Category: Online Event

Hybrid is an exhibition of 9 new works commissioned by the Powerhouse that interrogate the contemporary urban condition and explore the role of the home in 2030.Nine design studios have collaborated with researchers and practitioners from diverse industries to create furniture and objects exploring the rapidly changing global landscape and the most pressing issues of our time.The selected designers have responded to issues such as the global pandemic- poor air quality- bush fires- rising temperatures and wellbeing to premiere new objects ranging from a contemporary home shrine- objects to refocus and de-stress- a responsive light source that brings the experiences of nature into the home- a table from recycled plastic to artefacts developed from the objects left behind by the deceased.This is a COVID-safe event as part of Sydney Craft Week 2020.

This class will cover the foundations of barre work and centre work- curated for small spaces.All you need is a chair and some clear floor space.

We've stopped shaking hands but we won't stop curing cancerWe've stopped doing a lot of things this year- but we haven't stopped raising money to support Australia's brilliant young cancer researchers.  With the weather warming up- it's time to grab your tongs and aprons - BarbeCURE season is back!So- we're asking you to turn your next barbecue into a BarbeCURE - an Aussie barbie that raises money for cancer research. Big- small or virtual they do two things we really need right now: bring people together and help us continue to fund life-saving cancer research. One Australian is diagnosed with cancer every twelve minutes. Funds raised from your BarbeCURE will support our young cancer researchers who are working tirelessly to ensure this is the last generation to die from cancer.In four years- BarbeCURE has raised an incredible $839-000! Help us reach $1 million this summer to continue funding the next generation of brilliant scientists.Don't stop curing cancerFind out more and register today

Suzi Dougherty is a skilled performer with more than 20 years' experience. She is a founding member of the Bell Shakespeare Company. She has played Cheryl Braxton on Home and Away for over 5 years and currently appears on the show the Gloaming on Stan.  Suzi will run a 2-hour class that will include a voice warm-up- group activities and acting techniques. The class will facilitate many skills like communication- relationship building and strengthening our memory.  The class will be specifically designed with older students in mind- so all levels of physical- mental and vocal capabilities are addressed. The benefits of being involved in acting classes include better health- fewer visits to the doctors- increased social connection. This class usually takes place at the Harry Jensen Community Centre- Millers Point on Fridays and the Reginald Murphy Community Centre- Elizabeth Bay on Tuesdays as part of the City of Sydney City Spaces Program.  This class is held on Zoom- connection details will be emailed after you reserve your space.Disclaimer  a. 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 and  b. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk 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.

If you've ever walked past a homeless person and thought 'I'd like to do something but don't know what'- then Roughtober is for you.On Friday 30th October- people who want to do something for those experiencing homelessless and marginalisation will be sleeping rough for one night in support of those who have to do it every night.This year we will be holding a socially distanced sleepout at St John's Church in Darlinghurst as well as a virtual event experience.Please book here.You can help make the lives of people who are doing it tough just a little bit better.

The concept is to train individuals in the history- structure and operations of the United Nations.Inclusive in this will be several competency-based subjects that will give the student recognisable skills that can be used in either UN work or their own career.Course structureThe structure of the UN Diploma course is as follows:Friday night lectures: 6 - 8pmDuration: 20 weeksCovering: 8 subjects and 4 competenciesThe course uses Competency Based Training- the key competency being Project Planning. This can be utilised for the planning of UNAA (NSW) functions. Aligned with this are four assessments based upon what has been taught and the student's ability to plan a project. The four assessments will focus on:The student's knowledge of the United Nations-The student's ability to plan a UN function or eventThe student's ability to:Manage a conflictDevelop and use emotional intelligence-Develop a project- andMake a presentationENQUIRIESFor further information please contact the UNAA as follows: Mobile: Joshua - 0432 592 469Email: Amelia Hughes

This event will be available to watch online on 30 October 2020 from 7pm AEST until 1 November 9pm AEST. Ticket buyers will be emailed their unique link to the show within 24 hours of it commencing.City Recital Hall is delighted to partner with FANE to present a series of online events. We will be bringing together world-renowned writers- actors and presenters from all over the globe- and deliver their brilliant conversations straight to your home. The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover- horseman- bush poet - murderer or hero?Join Peter FitzSimons- Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer as he investigates the iconic- infamous figure of Australian folklore in conversation with Richard Glover on the release of his new book Breaker Morant.Most Australians have heard of the Boer War and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant- a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. But Morant was a complicated man. Born in England and immigrating to Queensland in 1883- he established a reputation as a rider- polo player and poet who submitted ballads to The Bulletin and counted Banjo Paterson as a friend. Travelling on his wits and the goodwill of others- Morant was quick to act when appeals were made for horsemen to serve in the war in South Africa. He joined up- first with the South Australian Mounted Rifles and then with a South African irregular unit- the Bushveldt Carbineers.The adventure would not go as Breaker planned. In October 1901 Lieutenant Harry Morant and two other Australians- Lieutenants Peter Handcock and George Witton- were arrested for the murder of Boer prisoners. Morant and Handcock were court-martialled and executed in February 1902 as the Boer War was in its closing stages- but the debate over their convictions continues to this day.With his masterful command of story- Peter FitzSimons takes us to the harsh landscape of southern Africa and into the bloody action of war against an upredictable force using modern commando tactics. The truths FitzSimons uncovers about 'the Breaker' and the part he played in the Boer War are astonishing - and finally we will know if the Breaker was a hero- a cad- a scapegoat or a criminal.

This program will be pre-recorded and made available to view online at 12pm Friday 30 October 2020Exhibiting artist Macon Reed discusses their work- Eulogy for the Dyke Bar- an immersive installation that revisits the legacy of lesbian and dyke bars. Together with artist and researcher- Jade Muratore- they will discuss the circumstances which have seen the closure of dyke bars globally and delve into the stories behind archival material included in the installation from lesbian parties- spaces and events gone by.Macon Reed is a New York-based artist working in sculpture- installation- video- radio documentary- painting- and participatory projects. Motivated by evolving queer and intersectional feminist frameworks- their practice involves creating immersive sculptural environments that serve as public sites for dynamic inter-community conversation and transformative ritual. Her recent work includes the installation Eulogy For The Dyke Bar 2015- which revisits the legacy of dyke and lesbian bars- and has been exhibited at Wayfarers Gallery- New York- Pulse Art Fair- New York- AREA Gallery- Portland- CCA Wattis Institute- San Francisco- and the Museum of Craft and Design- San Francisco. Jade Muratore is an artist- researcher and cultural producer working across performance- installation- and video. Jade is one of the founding and core members of the performance trio- Hissy Fit- and has exhibited works at the Museum of Contemporary Art- Performance Space- Australian Centre for Contemporary Art- Arts House- Campbelltown Arts Centre and Carriageworks. She is a PhD candidate at UNSW Art & Design completing a practice-based research project on temporally disruptive methodologies in contemporary performance and moving image practice.This conversation is part of 'Forms of Being Together'- a series of online talks- performances and actions presented alongside the exhibition 'Friendship as a Way of Life' at UNSW Galleries.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.