Category: Talks, courses & workshops

Welcome to The Maison Mumm Hotel at Pier One Sydney Harbour!Experience a Melbourne Cup Lunch at the harbourside Gantry Restaurant. Enjoy canapes and a glass of G.H.Mumm on arrival followed by a four-course tasting menu with matching wines.Watch all the race action with TVs positioned throughout the restaurant.Indulge for Cup Day and add a bottle of G.H.Mumm Champagne to your lunch for $99 per bottle.Our cleanliness commitmentYour wellness is our top priority. Our hotel has a COVID Safe Plan endorsed by the NSW Government. Please read on to see all the ways we are operating to keep our guests and our associates safe and healthy:Our associates are wearing masks for the best protection for our guests and themselvesMasks can be provided complimentary for all guests and we encourage guests to wear them if they would like toWe are using an Electrostatic Disinfectant spray cleaning gun in all public areasRestaurant and bar seating plans follow social distancing guidelinesWe are accepting a maximum of 10 people per group booking- appropriately spaced within the booking areaSanitiser Sommelier available for guests to select their choice of hand sanitiser from local- Australian distilleriesFreshly printed menus are given to each dining guest and tables are cleaned in front of you on arrivalTime is left in-between booking sessions to allow for deep cleaning of the spaceSanitisation stations are available readily throughout public areasOur staff sanitise hands after every interactionDishwashers are set to over 85°C to sanitise cutlery and crockeryElevated santisation of common areas - high contact areas are cleaned at least every 2 hours using EcoLab productsCashless payments are encouragedPier One Sydney Harbour- The Gantry Restaurant and Bar One are committed to the health and wellness of our guests and the community we live in.  We are avid supporters of the COVID Safe app and encourage all of our associates and guests to register for this app before visiting. Pier One Sydney Harbour- including The Gantry Restaurant and Bar One- has been certified COVID-Safe by the NSW Government.If you have any questions- please feel free to contact us further. You are in good hands at The Gantry!

Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2020 at Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Sydney's best Melbourne Cup luncheon venue!Join us at Darling Harbour for a 4 course menu + 3 hours of beverages- big screens- stunning water views- amazing atmosphere and so much more for only $195pp!Get in fast- as tables are limited! Call us on 1300 989 989 or simply fill out the booking form and email it to restaurant@nicksseafoodrestaurant.com.au

The race that stops the nation is back for 2020. Start your Melbourne Cup the right way with a complimentary glass of sparkling Cuvee on arrivalThen take your seat and enjoy a three (3) course meal prepared especially for this event starting with our Executive Chef cooking Seafood Paella- live.Time: 1 - 5 pm (4 hours)Take your seat and enjoy a carefully selected spring menu created by our five star chefs just for the Melbourne Cup. With Bubbles- Beers and our cocktail of the day (perfectly named- the 'GiddyUP) with $5 from every one of these going towards charity.Seated 3 Course Menu - $79ppEntreeSeafood Paella Cooked Live by our Executive ChefMain Course (alternate serves)Crumbed Chicken Involtini with Beurre Blanc and roasted potatoes or Crispy skin Barramundi on mash potato with tomato coulisDessertA trio of Tiramisu- Chocolate Profiterole and Vanilla Panna Cotta with berriesDrinks menuSparkling Cuvee- Rose- Cocktails- Cold Beers and the usual suspect list of beverages available for purchase on the day.*($5 from the 'Giddyup' cocktail will go towards supporting one of our charities)

The Sydney Connection conducts weekly inner-city dining walks of Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point.Accompanied by our Owner-Operator Maree Sheehan a well-connected local guide- our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go 'where the locals go' for inspiring food- good service and cool interiors.We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney's fabulous small bar culture and dine at three different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. If you're a local looking for a new perspective on our fine city this is the perfect experience.For visitors- it's a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in Sydney and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe. You can also ask your guide all your Sydney questions: our history- the demographics of the precinct- the latest real estate prices or just where to go for breakfast.Potts Point highlightsIf you have ever wanted to pretend you are living in the 1930's our first bar on the Potts Point dining walk is for you. Sit in a plush velvet booth- surrounded by vintage lamps and the owner's personal collection of historical Sydney prints & portraits. If only the walls could talk in this converted strip club. Potts Point has been entertaining locals & visitors alike since the 1940's and she does it well.Whether your dining alfresco on a vibrant laneway with seventies-style lights or in an eccentric old terrace house of a back street- you will feel the history but also enjoy the innovation of the young chefs and mixologists who call PoPo home.Experience the grandness of Macleay Street's art deco apartment blocks at the 'Paris end' and established dining rooms that will transport you to Europe but with an Australian accent.Group discounts available now - see our website for detailsCovid-19 Safety measuresWe are limiting our group size to 6 guestsEnjoying 3 courses instead of 4 coursesBooking separate Ubers for guests & guide for pick-upPracticing social distancing on the walk between venuesDining at restaurants that adhere to the 4 square metre rule between tablesIndulging in a sit-down dessert - with sparkling - instead of lining-up for gelato (sorry Riva Reno & Messina - we will be back!)Giving a complimentary bottle of Sydney Distillery sanistiser to each guest on arrivalPlus of course we are packing masks in case you forgot yours!

This is a fun online course that is suitable for every body. From the comfort of your home- you will be facilitated through a range of improvisation exercises designed to give your brain a work-out and build present moment awareness. You will also be guided through a combination of mindfulness practices including yoga- meditation and breathing.The idea is to give you a variety of different skills to manage stress- reduce anxiety and most importantly- have fun! Each week will have a different theme- and a variety of creative ways for you to find more ease and joy in your day to day life at home. You will be working with two facilitators- Natascha and Laura.Natascha Flowers is a qualified yoga teacher- social worker- trauma counsellor and actor. Natascha has facilitated a range of creative- movement-based and mental health groups. As a social worker and counsellor- Natascha has worked with people experiencing homelessness- refugees and asylum seekers- people with disabilities- people impacted by eating and body image concerns and survivors of child abuse and complex trauma. She teaches yoga regularly- and has completed training in teaching yoga for trauma- mental health and body image- as well as accessible- body positive yoga. Natascha offers a warm- inclusive and encouraging approach to everyone she works with. She is committed to creating a supportive and safe space in all her work.Laura Hart is a qualified mental health first aider. She has been performing for over fifteen years. She has worked creatively with not for profit organisations such as Camp Quality- The Starlight Children's Foundation- Ted Noffs and Milkcrate Theatre. Laura is a 2017 Young Social Pioneer with the Foundation for Young Australians - developing and sharing her improv comedy program for people with anxiety. Laura has trained at Improv Theatre Sydney- Impro Australia and the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York. She holds a Bachelor of Communications from Charles Sturt University with a major in Theatre and Media. Laura is particularly interested in how improvisation and mental wellbeing intersect. She sees humour as a tool to build resilience- and uses improv as a mindfulness practice. Laura is a member of the ITS faculty and ensemble- and the company's Outreach- Diversity & Inclusion Officer.This workshop is supported by the Foundation for Young Australians. Participants must be aged between 18 - 30.

Pantsula is a distinctive dance style that emerged during Apartheid in South Africa. This energetic and spontaneous dance expressions of black townships continue to amaze and inspire young people across the world. Zimbabwe-born dance artist Thubalethu Ndibali is an experienced Pantsula teacher who introduced this dance form to Shaun Parker & Company.In these one-hour weekly workshops- participants will gain important knowledge about the cultural context of Pantsula.Rooted in a spirit of empowerment and freedom- learning this Pantsula will help to build the participant's self-confidence. Through the learning of energetic- technical footwork- participants will benefit from a great physical and mental workout. In the intermediate level group- participants will develop their ability to retain choreography. The open class will open an opportunity for all dance lovers to gain a cultural understanding of Pantsula dance while learning the movements and techniques. Thuba will also bring in hip-hop street flavour to 'mix-up' the dance routines to ensure every class will be unique and fresh.Bookings available here Parents in NSW can apply for a Creative Kids voucher to participate for free.Sydney Moves with Shaun Parker & Company is fun series of school holiday and after-school dance workshops for young people and supported by the City of Sydney.

Our Beginner Group Guitar 101 course is the perfect way to start learning guitar and make friends at the same time.We promise you'll be playing that song you've always wanted to play. This short and jam-packed 8-week course will have you strumming in no time!Our fantastic teachers will teach you the proper way to play guitar and how to avoid bad habits. Taught by experienced- professional guitar tutors who care about the progress of their students- the lessons are given in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We keep the class numbers small (max. of 6) so you get the maximum attention from our teachers.Perfect for complete beginners who have never touched the guitar. Guitar enthusiasts - this will be great for those of you who've tried to teach themselves without much help.Adult Group Guitar 101 will be your weekly stress-relief through music with like-minded friends.What you'll learn:Tuning and knowing about the guitarProper techniques (holding- posture- finger exercises- using a plectrum and technical skills)How to read and play chords and chord chartsStrumming the guitar and playing basic rhythmic strumming patternsReading and understanding basic notes and music theoryHow to read and play guitar tabletureSong playingDeveloping strength in the hands and fingers through scales- warm-ups and exercises)Playing music in a group and much moreClass Schedule: 8 weeks of 1-hour sessionsWhat's included: Use of our guitars during the lesson and materials included. Of course you're welcome to bring your own guitar.Course Cost: $289 per person (that's less than $37 per hour lesson)Want to know more? Visit our website here

This 9 week course will provide the skills and techniques to give you the confidence to draw what you see. Each week we will undertake drawing exercises that provide solid drawing skills. We will cover drawing faces and figures- perspective- animals and birds- landscapes and much more. In a relaxed and informal class- the student will receive instruction in all aspects of drawing. This class is conducted in studio using Covid safe procedures to ensure student welfare.No previous experience is required. Beginners welcome.

An improv comedy show inspired by the news.Improv Theatre Sydney and a couple of guests who are smarter than we are- break down news and current events of the day for you. They then re-spin it into comedy improv sketches and silliness. Hot tip: there will probably be something on COVID (and hopefully there'll be other news too!)Venue doors open a minimum of 30 minutes prior to show start time. Pop in before the show for a drink and a physically distanced mingle!Giant Dwarf is a licensed venue. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person. Any discriminatory- illegal or aggressive behaviour- will not be permitted.Giant Dwarf Covid-Safe Measures: Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms- have travelled overseas within the last 14 days or have been in direct or indirect contact with a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19.Patrons are required to provide their name and contact details upon arrival as well as have their temperature taken with a remote thermometer. If your temperature reads above 38 C you will not be permitted entry for the safety of all patrons.Card-Contactless payment only - We are no longer taking cash sales.Shows will be seated and limited to 30 per sitting- allowing for physical distancing.Please ensure everyone you wish to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately.Tickets will need to be pre-purchased- no door sales will be available on the night.Drinks included in ticket price are valid for any drink available from the bar. They are redeemable for the individual show only- and cannot be used at another time.Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff.The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue and regular sanitising of the venue and a full clean between sittings.Bookings available here