Surry Hills

If you already know the basics of the bridge game or you have just finished the Beginners Course- you may want to consider refreshing or expanding your knowledge with our Face-to-Face Improvers Courses. These courses will run for 6 weeks (once a week) - 3 lessons on card play and 3 lessons on bidding- with notes and practice play at each session. This is perfect timing to complete a course before Christmas!When?Attend either Wednesday afternoons or Thursday afternoons.Cost:$159 for the full course- including course notes.Where?All our courses will be held at Level 1- 162 Goulburn Street- Sydney. Parking is available at the Secure Parking Station at the corner of Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets. For $12 a validation ticket covering a full day's parking can be purchased from us.We hold our regular club games in the same premises. You can continue to play & improve after completion of these courses with us here.We're CovidSafe: We are running regular sessions and courses CovidSafe. Please find our Guideline for F2F Sessions and the full Covid-19 Safety Plan on our website.

If you already know the basics of the bridge game or you have just finished the Beginners Course- you may want to consider refreshing or expanding your knowledge with our Face-to-Face Improvers Courses. These courses will run for 6 weeks (once a week) - 3 lessons on card play and 3 lessons on bidding- with notes and practice play at each session. This is perfect timing to complete a course before Christmas!Where?All our courses will be held at Level 1- 162 Goulburn Street- Sydney. Parking is available at the Secure Parking Station at the corner of Elizabeth & Goulburn Streets. For $12 a validation ticket covering a full day's parking can be purchased from us.We hold our regular club games in the same premises. You can continue to play & improve after completion of these courses with us here.We're CovidSafe: We are running regular sessions and courses CovidSafe. Please find our Guideline for F2F Sessions and the full Covid-19 Safety Plan on our website.

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.Surry Hills Highlights We begin our dining walk in Surry Hills in the industrial interior of a rum distillery with its own bar. Positioned on a tree-lined street edged by cycle paths next to the latest in modern architecture juxtaposed by grand Victorian terraces dressed in filigree and greenery. With cuisines from Italy- France and the Middle East we are spoilt for choice in this part of inner-city Sydney.The main streets of this precinct are a mix of commercial and residential buildings. Elegant restored pubs stand next to on-trend cafes with street seating and restaurants with secret lush courtyards hidden out the back. Favoured by professional creatives and locals for breakfast- lunch and dinner there is always a new special or cocktail to discover. There's a relaxed vibe with fabulous fashion and interior store windows competing for our eye as we stroll down Crown Street taking in the scene.Group discounts available now - see our website for detailsCOVID Safety measuresWe are limiting our group size to 6 guestsEnjoying 3 courses instead of 4 coursesBooking separate Uber's for guests & guide for pick-upPracticing social distancing on the walk between venuesDining at restaurants that adhere to the 4 square measure 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!

A monthly comedy room showcasing the best queer comedians Sydney- and the world- has to offer.A brand new line up on the first Friday of every month hosted by Jenna Suffern and Brendan Hancock. .For further information and Covid guidelines- visit our website.Note: Live stream tickets are available online up to 30 minutes before show start. Make sure you get your tickets early! A Zoom link will be emailed to you before the show.

The Ankali Project provide training for volunteers interested in supporting socially isolated people.Once training is complete- as a volunteer- you'll be matched with a socially isolated client- living with HIV.As a volunteer- you'll provide community access- and social and emotional support as a friend. This could include going to cafes- the movies- art galleries- dinners - you name it!You'll be supported with establishing healthy client boundaries as the relationship progresses.As a volunteer- you'll attend a fortnightly support group to debrief and receive support from other volunteers.The Ankali Project Social Work staff is also there to support you- every step of the way.Since 1985- The Ankali Project has trained more than 2000 volunteers. You'll join volunteers from all walks of life- but have the time and commitment to make a difference in the life of someone else.If you have any questions about the service model- or the commitment- please make contact.We're a NSW Health-funded service- as a division of the larger clinical- multi-disciplinary Albion Centre.

Anastassia Balachova studied at National Art School- has had many solo exhibitions and is prolific in her work. This solo show is in the Red Room at Tap Gallery.Covid safe guidelines are followed. Restrictions on numbers in the Red Room and within the gallery itself have been adopted. TapGallery requests use of facemasks while inside the gallery- patrons to observe social distancing rules and make use of hand sanitizers in each gallery room.

Raise a glass of gin and say cheers- Archie Rose is partnering with Chin Chin Sydney for the ultimate gin'spired Weekend Yum Cha collaboration- serving up limited-edition Archie Rose cocktails and a drool-worthy new menu you will love to devour.Kicking off from Friday 2 October- Chin Chin are plating up the yummiest of Yum Chas every Friday- Saturday and Sunday for lunch with a of feast saucy dishes to tuck into such as Crumbed Prawn Steamed Buns- Fried Chicken Wings- BBQ Pork Buns and more for just $55 per person.Feeling thirsty for some gin? Archie Rose and Chin Chin have been busy distilling a special cocktail menu to start the party- with individual gin cocktails and some made to share with your whole crew including Archie's Spritz- Violet Crown- Shiso Fine- Pomelo Punch- Strawberry Colada and Pink Pluma.Here for a good time and not a long time- the Chin Chin x Archie Rose Gin'spired Yum Cha will bring the good vibes all weekend long- so make it a lunch date for two or ten of your nearest and dearest.Exclusive to Chin Chin- bookings for Weekend Yum Cha are available online.

Over two hours- learn powerful tools and techniques used by actors to boost your confidence in presenting and communicating in a screen-based workplace. Held over Zoom and limited to a small group- these transformative classes are led by some of the industry's finest. The workshop will include:Introduction to Effective Online CommunicationPosture and breathing exercises that actors use to manage pre-performance anxietiesWarming up your voice exercises- so when it's your time to speak- you're readyBringing them together and being present in the momentConclusion including Q&AClasses are conducted online via zoom and limited to 20 people. Be quick to book as these tend to be popular!

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.