Darlinghurst

Explore Surry Hills and Darlinghurst's small bars with a great group of locals and travellers. Over 4 hours- you'll visit 3 to 4 different bars including some very well-hidden ones. Finish the night dancing away with new friends. As you explore- you'll hear stories of local heroes and villains- crazy but true history and uncover new spots in the area.Good food- great bars- fun times & new friends from all over the world - what are you waiting for?!Please note- this isn't a budget 'pub crawl' - you'll visit bars that locals actually like to drink at- and you can drink as much or as little as you like. Most guests are aged from their mid-20s upwards and all ages are welcome. Normally up to half the group consists of people on their own- so this is a great way to discover Sydney's nightlife in a safe environment and make friends.The price includes the first drink and some share food.

Written and performed by Drew FairleyIn the shallowest hour of the night a faint outline appears. The ghost populi. They outnumber us. They watch us fret and obsess. But tonight- they strike up the band. Your chair has been dusted off. Your glass polished. Your lights dim. Let the music awaken in your ears and drink up the spirits. Drumroll... Welcome. Ghost Salon is a lush evening of hilarious and haunting cabaret. A luminous view into those who've been left in the dark. Part seance- part confessional- part spectral hooley. All welcome- dead or alive.About the artistMost recently Drew was an artistic associate for Strut N Fret production company and was absurdly trapped on a P&O cruise during the early months of the pandemic. He wrote Actual Cabin Actual Fever- an IGTV series during his ill-fated oceanic adventure. Before all this he was the artistic associate for A Midnight Visit in Melbourne. Before that he performed in Romance- a thwarts and all cabaret- for the Flying Nun- Larry's Odyssey by Vashti Hughes- directed by James Winter. He performed with ERTH visual and physical theatre company in their national tour of The Prehistoric Aquarium- directed by Scott Wright. The Kids Cafe at the Sydney Opera House. Deathtrap at the Darlinghurst Theatre- directed by Jo Turner and Jack and the Beanstalk- Directed by Chira Guidi for the Adelaide festival. He has also written for Accolade Events Company in the reimagined Sovereign Hill light and sound spectacular. Previously- Drew worked with Lisa Chappell as director of Bad Day Insurance. As dramaturge on Here- a Verbatim Theatre piece through Warringah council- directed by Kristine-Landon Smith- Tamasha Theatre Co UK. Version 1.0 in The Major Minor Party- as an actor devisor- Terripin Puppet Theatre Company as a writer of Pip and Pooch. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre as a writer-director on their new musical - Oh My God I've Been Kidnapped and I Hate what I'm Wearing. Purse of the Mummy for Marguerite Pepper Productions and the Casula Arts Centre. What we are doing to ensure you are COVIDSafe at The Flying NunCapping our audience at 25 people per show. Ensuring that artists and staff are well before they start work. Sanitising all furniture and touchpoints prior to each opening. Closing our foyer bar and offering table service. Reconfiguring our venue to manage physical distancing. Ensuring a 3m distance between stage and the audience.

Madison McKoy has 9 older siblings and in keeping with Claire's Kitchen Viva il Divo theme- he presents his cabaret 'Il Decimo Figlio' The Tenth Child. Being the youngest isn't always what it's cracked up to be but sometimes... it is.Madison has released an album of original compositions of the same name - a couple you'll hear in 'Il Decimo Figlio'. Rest assured- no singing will be attempted in Italian. Join Madison on an alacritous journey in story and song from his stage-life to his life-life. You'll hear some immediately recognisable tunes as well as originals. Madison will be accompanied by the lovely- Bev Kennedy on keys.We last saw Madison on stage in the role of Mr. Beauregard in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He most recently featured in Guy Sebastian's music video Standing With You. Madison also appeared on stage as the flamboyant Willie in the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway sensation The View Upstairs and the lovable fugitive slave Jim in Big River at Hayes Theatre. Other musical theatre credits include Miss Saigon- Sweet Charity- and What the World Needs Now. He also played the Apollo MC in the Australian tour of Buddy: The Musical and Toad in the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of The Wind in the Willows. Madison's feature film credits include The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Peter Bogdanovic and the USA docu-drama Your Number's Up: Blood Money. Madison has also presented his cabaret Yank Down Under at both Seymour Centre and City Recital Hall in Andrew Bukenya's cabaret series 2 x 20.Through his production company- MJM Entertainment Australia- Madison has presented shows including Soul Cabaret: Theatre Performers on a Soul Trip- Positive Vibes- Dream it! Do it! Live it! and the Heart & Soul Harbour Cruise to name a few. In between acting gigs- Madison teaches English to speakers of other languages- directs his community based singing group The 8-Week Choir and also performs original music from his albums 10th Child and Deep Within.Covid-safe guidelinesThe cabaret room capacity is now only 30 guests to adhere to the Covid-19 personal distancing rules.Anyone entering the premises must provide their name and contact details- including a telephone number or email address.All reasonable steps are being taken to mitigate against the risk of transmission of infection within the venue (with reference to standard and additional cleaning measures as recommended by public health authorities and SafeWork NSW).If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms- please stay home.

Continuing our commitment to exhibiting Australian craft and design excellence- Australian Design Centre is delighted to present the FUSE Glass Prize.Australasia's richest prize for glass- FUSE is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.In 2020 the judges selected 18 finalists including NSW-based artists Erica Izard- Hiromi Tango- Jeremy Lepisto- Kate Baker- Cobi Cockburn and Yusuke Takemura.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

Reflecting the importance of glass art in Australian craft and design the FUSE Glass Prize is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for Australian and New Zealand glass artists.In 2020 the judges selected 18 finalists including NSW-based artists Erica Izard- Hiromi Tango- Jeremy Lepisto- Kate Baker- Cobi Cockburn and Yusuke Takemura. FUSE is presented in partnership with with the JamFactory- Adelaide. You might also want to join Craft Up Late- on Tuesday 13 October- 5pm to 8pm- check website for special event details.This is a COVID-safe event as part of Sydney Craft Week 2020.

The HAPPY HOURS FESTIVAL see 80+ businesses across Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point join together for a 2 week event. They'll offer amazing deals in the most exciting creative and fun area of Sydney.Businesses have come up with a multitude of ideas including meal deals- family nights- cocktail specials- charity fundraisers- drag queens- art walks- wine and food pairings- live music- comedy acts- karma kegs- vinyl specials and movie nights.With travel limited in Australia right now- there's no better place to be than Eastside Sydney during HAPPY HOURS!

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.

Join Kate Baker and Erica Izard two of the finalists from FUSE Glass Prize 2020 at Australian Design Centre on Saturday 31 October from 11.30am - 1pm. They will be at the Centre discussing their work and answering questions about their practice. Drop in for a chat with them. Reflecting on the importance of glass art to Australian craft and design- FUSE Glass Prize 2020- presented in partnership with the JamFactory- is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

Look out Oxford Street. Here comes Coco Jumbo- Sydney's most fabulous Drag Queen to entertain guests- while they unleash their inner artist and inner HallowQween!Fancy Dress is highly encouraged for this session- the scarier the better! Don't forget the fake blood. Cork and Canvas has prizes for best dressed!During this session- you'll be guided by professional artists to paint this featured painting. BYO your favourite Halloween snacks and wine.Due to Government imposed restrictions- Cork and Canvas is unable to seat a group of more than 10 people together. A booking for more than 10 people will be split ensuring no more than 10 people are seated together. Groups will be safely distanced in accordance to Government restrictions.