Expired Events in Sydney

FIKA' is the new album by electric viola da gamba ensemble Elysian Fields. Inspired by Scandinavia- 'FIKA' is rooted in the Swedish ancestry of Artistic Director Jenny Eriksson- and her love of northern European jazz and Swedish baroque music. This beautiful international project sings to the gathering of friends- food and conversation through the idiosyncratic viola de gamba. Produced by saxophonist Matt Keegan and featuring the stunning vocals and violin of Susie Bishop- 'FIKA' takes inspiration from the frozen landscapes of Scandinavia- drawing on traditional folk music and language.Susie Bishop (voice-violin) Matt Keegan (saxophones) Jenny Eriksson (electric viola da ga gamba) Matt McMahon (piano) Siebe Pogson (bass guitar) Dave Goodman (drums)Special Support: Jo TrumanJosephine Truman is an artist skirting the boundary of tradition and experimentation. Her cross-pollination of traditional and experimental performance styles caught the ear of legendary composer- theorist and artist John Cage- with whom she collaborated on 'Song Books'. Fans of music that tests the edges of improvisation and experimentation will love Jo Truman's performance. Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. 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 facilities.

The exhibition of Utensils in the Han & Tang Dynasty organized by China Cultural Center in Sydney will be released to the public.Based on historical classics and archaeological materials- a total of 83 pieces of imitations of typical costumes and related appliances from the Han and Tang dynasties of China were restored- including 14 pieces of Tang Dynasty garments- 11 pieces of female Tang Sancai- and 58 pieces of ceramics- which embarked on a wonderful historical journey.Today- we employ innovative techniques to reproduce the works of the Han and Tang Dynasties- and amaze the modern world with classical handcraft. Let's go through time and space and experience the glory and elegance of the Han and Tang Dynasties!*China Cultural Centre in Sydney is registered Covid-19 Safe. We have a Covid-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keep you safe. *Hygiene procedure- registration and temperature measurement will be taken upon arrival- and social distance of 1.5 metres will be maintained at all times. Wearing a mask is highly recommend during visiting.

Delight in Flamenco art- poetry dance and music with some of Sydney's finest artists!Annalouise Paul presents 'Flamenco for Everybody'. After the show- we'll have a Q and A with the audience about Flamenco culture- the social- historical and cultural elements. In dialogue with Annalouise and the musicians and singers- Rafael- Robbie and Byron- you learn about the influence of Romani- Jewish- Arab and Afro-Cuban cultures that make up Flamenco's songs- rhythms and dances.Ticket sales pay the professional artists and technical staff who have been struck without work due to Covid-19. Without support for our arts industry we rely on you- our appreciative audiences and patrons for ticket sales and donations. We gratefully accept your help.About the ArtistsAnnalouise Paul offers a unique contemporary-flamenco dancing style. An award-winning choreographer.Byron Mark on percussion is a genius at that. Watch out. His albums will be on sale too.Rafael Leon voice is authentic and soulful- a most-loved Flamenco singer.Robbie Varga gives us grit and flair- a highly-respected Flamenco guitarist.2 performances with a 22-in person limit for each show. All Covid-19 regulations apply.

Offering the opportunity to 'escape this year'- and Planet Earth itself- Hotel Bella Luna is the world premiere of a brand-new theatrical interactive experience- where audience members are invited to join the story.In a limited residency at Marrickville's Flight Path Theatre- you are invited into an immersive experience stretched across three rooms- set in an intergalactic hotel on the moon. As esteemed guests of the Hotel Bella Luna- you will arrive to find yourself stranded- as almost all the hotel's staff and supplies have been mysteriously shoved out of an airlock.Working together with the remaining 'hotel staff'- the show is reactive to audience decisions- with no two visits the same. Expect puzzle solving- high-pressure voting on which systems to fix- and plenty of secrets to be discovered. Hotel Bella Luna is also introvert-friendly- and hotel guests who wish to simply observe will be given the option to opt-out- with no personal responsibility for saving the Hotel.Adhering to strict COVID-safe guidelines- the show has also been designed from the ground up for patrons' safety- with reduced capacity in order to allow for social distancing. Masks are mandatory in the Hotel- and clear instructions will be given to the audience to follow procedure. A ticket purchase to Hotel Bella Luna will also include a donation- with 5% of total profits directed towards Pay The Rent.

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks is a must-visit destination for all ages. A site of exceptional significance- this fascinating building holds the key to understanding Australia's convict foundations and its impact on Aboriginal Australia- and early contribution to immigration and institutional care.Today- the barracks provides an extraordinary new way to experience history. Years in the making- this is history- but not as you know it. Layered with cutting-edge innovation throughout- the museum will redefine the heritage experience- bringing Sydney's past to life more authentically than ever before.Led by groundbreaking audio technology- you'll follow in the footsteps of real people touched by this place. Stand where they stood. Listen to their stories. Feel their defiance- awe and hope. With immersive activations- this is not simply a walk through history. It's living it.It's also the chance to discover one of Australia's most important archaeological collections. Displaying over 4000 original artefacts- the barracks is a direct link to items worn- touched and treasured by past residents - including an intact convict shirt and leather shoe. As some of the world's few remaining examples- it's a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Australia's past.Home to Australia's convict and colonial history- Hyde Park Barracks is a must-see Sydney destination - intriguing on every level. Today- its innovative next chapter will take you where no history book could ever go.

Our online music school for children is the culmination of several years of intensive research- expert consultation- and curriculum and staff development. With our flagship online music school- children from all over the world can now benefit from our music education expertise.

What would you do if a newborn baby was placed in your hands and they say take it or leave it!One sleepy Saturday morning- 30-year-old builder Erik receives shocking news: his ex-girlfriend Moonika- whom he hasn't seen for half a year- has just given birth to a girl. Moonika is not ready for motherhood- and if Erik does not want her- the girl will be sent for adoption. Take it or leave it!'Take It or Leave It' is the story of Erik's long- complicated and sometimes comical journey of becoming a father. A story in the course of which an ordinary Estonian man becomes a hero of everyday life- Superman- who is ready to confront fatherhood tooth and nail and the film asks us what makes a father a father?The film is presented in Estonian with English subtitles- and runs for 102 minutes.For the safety of our community- our Covid-19 safety plan requires visitors to register their attendance prior to arrival via TryBooking. Under the current restrictions- we cannot accept walk-ins for this event and the number of attendees is limited to 20 persons. Please book tickets in advance via the TryBooking link. If you have any cold or flu symptoms- please get tested immediately and isolate yourself until you receive a negative result.

The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) Australia is presenting a new photo exhibition Light Shadow: Koo Bohnchang as part of the Head On Photo Festival this year.Featuring 39 photography works- Light Shadow captures the moment of encounter between baekja (-white porcelain) and -dal hang-ari (moon jar) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)- a camera and an artist.South Korea's leading photographer- Koo Bohnchang embarked on a journey in search of Korean baekja scattered all over the world in different museums. For more than 30 years- he has been a pioneer and leader of modern Korean photography.Baekja was the defining nature of the craft during the Joseon Dynasty. Royal and noble families preferred pure white surfaces and humble shapes compared to extravagant patterns and decorations. In particular- dal hang-ari which is considered to best represent the essence of Joseon white porcelain- is regarded as one of the greatest embodiment of Korean beauty and spirit through its pure white hue and round formations.IMPORTANT NOTICE*There will be no opening event for the exhibition due to COVID-19. Be sure to check out the visitor's information related to COVID-19 before visiting the gallery at www.koreanculture.org.au-visitors-info.

96 year old Holocaust survivor Lotte Weiss survived Auschwitz- but was the only one of her family to survive. As a young girl she lost everything but managed to go on to live a meaningful life. She has devoted many years as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum- telling her story to thousands of student and adult visitors.In this online talk- Lotte's sons- Gary and Johnny- will tell us more about her miraculous and heartbreaking story of survival.We will also screen a short film made by Sarita Gold- which profiles Lotte and her daughter in-law and artist Thea Weiss. Thea has produced multimedia artworks inspired by Lotte's story. The short film has won a number of awards and has been selected as a finalist for the Moscow Jewish Film Festival and as a semi-finalist for the Rhodes Film Festival. Yad Vashem has also requested it for their collection to accompany Thea's work- presented to them a few years ago.