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The Running Joke Comedy Club has headline shows every Thursday and Friday in October inside a secret basement bar in Darlinghurst.Each show consists of 4 of Australia's best stand-up comedians with resident compere Daniel Muggleton. Daniel is one of the rising stars of Australian comedy- having his debut special 'Let's Never Hang Out' air on ABC Comedy in 2019- in addition to appearing on The Feed and supporting Jim Jefferies & Steve Hofstetter on tour.Previous acts include: Luke Heggie- Nikki Britton- John Cruckshank- Sam Taunton- Sarah Gaul- Tom Cashman & More!Thursday 29 October: Becky Lucas- Dane Simpson- Billy D'arcy & Fady Kassab (book here)Friday 30 October: Sarah Gaul- Cameron Duggan & Dane Simpson (book here)Thursday 5 November: John Cruckshank- Stephanie Broadbridge- Patrick Golamco & Lizzy Hoo (book here)The show starts at 8:00pm- with doors opening 7:00pmPlease arrive no later than 7:30pm so we can seat everybody in line with social distancing regulations. Cocktails and Greek mezze plates are available throughout the show.Limited seating due to COVID so booking ahead is essential.

Join us at Dendy Newtown for our very own musicals retrospective in The Show Must Go On- a collection of classic musicals to fill your hearts with joy!Covid-19 safety measures: https:-www.dendy.com.au-corona-virus-updates

Looking for a fun and engaging way to motivate your teenager to learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle?The Think- Eat and Move (TEAM) program is a free- evidence-based- government-funded online program for teenagers aged 13-17 who are above a healthy weight. It is currently available to teenagers who live- attend school- or see a health professional in the Central and Eastern Sydney area. The program includes interactive online sessions- regular phone coaching support from trusted health professionals and lots of fun freebies. Over 8 weeks- you and your teenager will develop skills to practice healthy eating and physical activity habits.To register or find out more information about the TEAM program- please visit https:-www.thinkeatandmove.org- or call 1300 899 736

Darling Quarter's resident yoga instructor DeeDee- will lead you through a full class of strength- mobility and flexibility to get your body moving on a Saturday and Sunday morning.Located in front of the Tumbalong Park stage- so you'll be surrounded by some of the only greenery in Sydney CBD.After you're done connecting body and mind- there are delicious Darling Quarter eateries for you to enjoy. You'll also be offered freebies- discounts and deals for attending the class. Whilst you're in Darling Harbour- why don't you make a day of it and enjoy some of the best shopping- eating and entertainment in Sydney.Tumbalong Park is at the centre of the Darling Harbour precinct- located between Darling Quarter and the International Convention Centre- so getting there is easy. If you prefer to drive- pre-book parking at Darling Quarter (1- 11 Harbour St) for just $5 all Saturday and Sunday. To pre-book visit the Wilson Parking website.Remember to bring your own yoga mat! Bookings are essential as places are limited. Book your spot through Eventbrite. See you there!

Our resident yoga instructor- will lead you through a full program of strength- mobility and flexibility to get your body moving on a Sunday morning.It's all set amongst the gorgeous park grounds with views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House - guaranteed zen.And after you're done getting your stretch on? You're already amongst some of the best shopping and eating in Sydney. Make a day of it at The Rocks Markets and add some retail therapy and brunch to your self-care itinerary.First Fleet Park is located right next to the Circular Quay transport hub- so getting there is easy. If you prefer to drive- all day weekend parking is available for $10. Head over to Wilson Parking online to book.Remember to bring your own yoga mat! Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please remember to register your place through Eventbrite. See you there!The Rocks is a COVID-safe precinct and yoga is held outdoors- providing plenty of space for physical distancing.

Last Minute Productions-Studio RCC and Higher Ground Consulting Agency bring you #GetInTheGame. A 6-week media training and brand development course.Hosted by veteran journalist Simone Amelia Jordan- this course highlights the importance of identifying and crafting clear key messages for artists and entrepreneurs- and delivering them in an engaging way to media. Please see bio belowWhat you get out of it:Learn how to construct a powerful and authentic professional imageGain insight into how media works and identify which outlets make the most sense for you and your brandParticipate in media training for interview protocol and techniquesMaster your social media presence- create a content calendar- and start studying your audience for growth.Obtain general insight into the music and entertainment business.Week by week:Week 1: Personal BrandingWeek 2: Understanding The MediaWeek 3: Media TrainingWeek 4: Media Training [Part 2]Week 5: Social MediaWeek 6: What's Next?Bookings available hereMeet Simone Amelia JordanSimone Amelia Jordan is a journalist- host and brand consultant with two decades of media and marketing experience in Australia and the United States.Her lengthy experience in music journalism has allowed her to pivot into content creation and personal development for emerging artists and brands via her start-up business- Higher Ground Consulting Agency.Simone has held senior positions at Channel 10- The Source Magazine- Daily Mail- SiriusXM Radio- DrJays.com- Monster Products and founded and edited Australia's most successful Hip-Hop-R&B magazine- Urban Hitz- when she was 23 years old.Her celebrity interviews on YouTube have over 12 million views and she was chosen as one of five women in the world to design a signature sneaker for Reebok Classics' 'Classic Beat' campaign in October 2012.Simone has worked across print- radio- TV and digital arms of media and has been an active mentor for young women since the beginning of her career.Disclaimera. To the extent permitted by law- The City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of Sydney andb. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors StudioRCC programs are for 18years and over- any participants under 18yrs younger must be accompanied by an adult.)

Fitness for all focuses on strengthening the core- improving bone density and increasing cardiovascular fitness and capacity.This class combines light resistance training and aerobic moves to work the full body.Suitable for all ages and mobility levels.Equipment: 1 - 2 kg dumbbells or equivalent.Instructor: Yin ChuahPlease make sure you have a clear area to move. The video can be paused at any time to get a drink of water or to have a breather. Exercise within your physical limits to stay safe and injury free. If during exercising- you become injured or exhibit signs of distress such as chest pains- you should stop exercising immediately and call 000 emergency services for assistance.Health and medical concernsWe encourage you to seek appropriate medical advice or assistance before participating in any online fitness classes- especially if you not been physically active and- or are aged 60 years and above.You may check your health clearance prior to starting or using our fitness classes on this online pre-exercise form. If you answered yes to any of the health conditions listed on the page- it is recommended that you seek medical clearance before participating in any online classes. If you have any questions or concerns- please call 02 8374-6323There are no fees to participate in our online fitness classes.DisclaimerBy participating in City of Sydney online pre-recorded fitness classes- you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk and waive and forego any legal right that you may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors.To the extent permitted by law- the City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any loss or damage of any kind including any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) that you may suffer while participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of Sydney.

City of Sydney Library Lunchtime Conversations is a fortnightly series of free online talks with authors- artists and experts.Join Margaret Betteridge- City of Sydney curator and author of Sydney Town Hall: The Building and its Collection- for a special virtual tour.Sydney Town Hall stands proudly in the heart of our city of Sydney. For over 150 years it has been the seat of local government and a venue for wide-ranging events - from concerts and speech nights to balls and political rallies. It has welcomed heads of state and government- been the stage for Lady Gaga and the setting for Australia's Federation banquet.In this 1-hour talk- Margaret will showcase the architecture- interiors- history and unique stories of this much loved landmark building. There will also be opportunities to share your own memories of Sydney Town Hall and what the building means to you.Margaret BetteridgeMargaret manages the City of Sydney Civic Collection and is passionate about Sydney Town Hall. She loves its splendid architecture- its history and stories about some of the people and events that this iconic building has hosted.This is a free event however bookings are essentialPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own or computer or device to participate.The guest speaker's presentation will be followed by the opportunity to join smaller group discussions before a final Q&A session.This event will be Auslan interpreted.Explore other events in the series.

In an aesthetic ode to the beauty of the Australian landscape- the Strand Arcade is adorned in a specially commissioned installation of Christmas decorations inspired by native flowers.The beautiful- oversized- blossoming eucalyptus branches float from the ornate ceiling. Each branch stands at an impressive 3.5 metres tall- 9.8 metres long and vertically spans multiple levels of the arcade.The hanging installations feature a combined count of 10 acrylic green leaves- 6 red budding flowers and whimsical golden gumnuts that are brought to life with cascading lights.The installation will be illuminated throughout the holiday season with the help of more than 3-500 individual twinkling Christmas lights that cover each of the ornaments from tip to toe.These speculator sculptures celebrate the Strand Arcade's steep Australian history- through utilising inspiration from native flora and fauna artfully blended with beautiful modernity.Join us now and see them in person at the Strand Arcade.