Expired Events in Sydney

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.

Anywhere but here: MCA Primavera Acquisitions responds to the global upheaval of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Recognising that pre-existing issues have been aggravated by the current crisis- it considers ideas of labour and domesticity- wellbeing and community- place and urbanism.The exhibition draws from the MCA's collection of works by artists who have participated in Primavera- the MCA's annual exhibition of young Australian artists aged 35 and under. While these works were created prior to the pandemic- it provides a lens for approaching them in new terms. Emma White questions capitalist demands on productivity- while Keg de Souza highlights housing instability and the importance of public space. Hiromi Tango invites us to experience the therapeutic benefits of movement and self-expression- and Dion Beasley draws us back to the local- encouraging us to deepen our social connections. The selected works highlight longstanding strains on society that need to be addressed.Anywhere but here borrows its title from a work by Matthew Griffin. As a throwaway statement- it's something any one of us might mutter under our breath in the present moment. Restlessness is one of many responses we could land on- as our emotions fluctuate along with the news cycle.While considering the immediate impacts of the pandemic on contemporary society- Anywhere but here meditates on the potential for lasting structural change.CuratorsStephanie Berlangieri and Lucy LatellaArtistsSuzannah BartaDion BeasleyShaun GladwellMatthew GriffinFelicia KanPaul KnightMoya McKennaJess MacNeilTV MooreNellKeg de SouzaHiromi TangoEmma White

Audrey Rhoda lives and works in Katoomba- a creative hub in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. She has exhibited extensively  over the past 20 years both in Australia as well as in New York- Los Angeles- and Paris.Art Out of joy is an exhibition of her extensive body of work on canvas- board and paper. It includes a number of  'revisited and reconstructed remainders ' from past exhibitions   together with  recent work. Many of these works incorporate  her unique beeswax layering technique. She is well known for her popular workshops- based on this  technique - which uses beeswax as an encaustic medium in her painting process .For Art Out of Joy she has compiled over 150 documented artworks. As shown in her digital catalogue- her artworks are available for sale  in all sizes- on canvas- paper and board - framed and unframed- stretched and unstretched- mounted and unmounted.Rhoda has significantly reduced her past catalogued prices to make her work affordable specifically for this show in the hope that art lovers with a good eye will be able to pick up some real bargains. She will be in the gallery throughout the run of the show to talk to anyone interested in her process- art practice and philosophy on life.Covid-19 safe procedures operate at the gallery. We record names for contact tracing- supply hand sanitiser- disinfect our surfaces and have only 12 people in the gallery at a time- applying social distancing.

Ultimo Community Centre is now open for Indoor Badminton from 9:30am to 2:15pm- Monday to Thursdays - wheel chair accessibleTimingHourly sessions are offered at 9.30am- 10.45am- 12noon and 1.15pm respectively.The costsAdults $42 per court-hour. Concession cost is: $29.50 per court-hour for the unemployed- full time students or pensioners and you must supply your own equipment.Bookings are essentialEach booking is limited to 4 people (including dependants) per activity per hour. Due to a limited availability of sessions- each hirer can make a maximum of one booking in advance. You must bring your own equipment.To book or make an enquiry please contact us during our opening hours.Tel: 02 9298 3111 from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to ThursdayCovid-safe guidelinesVisitors will be asked to sign in by scanning the Centre QR code with a smart phone camera- complete the form and show the submission confirmation message to staff at reception on each entry.You will be required to comply with Covid-19 safety measures when attending a booking. These will be explained when you request a booking

Early opera is like wine- it comes in a fascinating variety of different styles- genres- tastes and colours.Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's new podcast series diving deep into the world of baroque music and offering a taste of all the varying aspects of early opera. Put on your tasting slippers- sit back and enjoy a nice full glass of music appreciation.Further information is available here

Have you ever gazed into a rock pool and wondered what lives inside? This Spring discover and meet the creatures of the inter-tidal zone with SEA LIFE Sydney's newly renovated rock pool.Available now for discovery- the exciting new rocky formation is entirely inspired by Sydney's rock pool scene with local starfish- sea urchins- hermit crabs and more incredible introverted organisms.You can also amplify your dive into the world of rock pools by accessing the aquarium's new interactive digital game! Simply scan a QR code and challenge each other with rock pool-inspired quizzes- watch behind the scenes videos and learn from exclusive educational activities. PLUS- there's activities for mums and dads to download and keep the kids entertained and occupied at home!SEA LIFE Sydney is a COVID Safe attractionBook your tickets and time slots online for entry

This exhibition celebrates our urban birdlife.With more than 80% of Australia's population living in cities- it might not feel like there's much room for nature. But a stroll through any Australian city proves there's no need to go bush to get in touch with wildlife.  However- with rapid urbanisation- they face a great challenge.  Many Australian bird species are declining in urban areas and declining overall.Its more important than ever to research- protect and provide education on the urban birds that surround us. Now more than ever- on behalf of the living world- we need to feel like we belong here- on the planet. That this is our home- but it is not ours alone.This exhibition is curated especially for BirdLife Australia Bird Week featuring works by printmaker Fiona Roderick- designers Eggpicnic and photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan.This is a Covid safe exhibition. To comply there will be a limit of 8 in the gallery at one time. We will be on-hand to ensure social distancing within the gallery. There will be hand sanitiser available at the entrance.

Join us at 'Chiswick In Bloom' this spring - two months of activity that sees our restaurant and garden come to life to celebrate spring- and the launch of a dedicated Chiswick bar area with its own special menu. Showcasing our home-grown seasonal produce- revel in the flavours of our spring menus across both our a la carte menu as well as a special menu available exclusively through the communal bar. In the restaurant- feast on classics such as Chiswick's slow roasted lamb shoulder- and new menu highlights including globe artichokes with asparagus- garden herbs and pecorino- alongside a half roast chicken with sunrise potato and snow peas.For those who are after a lighter night out- we have also introduced a spring snack menu in the bar. In partnership with Bombay Sapphire- we have created a cocktail and snack In Bloom menu. Highlights include the Bombay Sapphire Garden G&T paired with Chiswick crudites and white bean hummus- the Tangerine Spritz paired with Berkshire pork terrine- mustard and preserved vegetables- the Spring Collins paired with nasturtium leaves- house made ricotta and sunflower- and the Bombay Bramble Spritz paired with prawn popcorn- jalapeno and iceberg lettuce. These pairings will be available exclusively through the Chiswick communal bar from Wednesday 2nd - Saturday 31st October.Plus- you're invited to a range of masterclasses in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire. During each masterclass- guests will enjoy a cocktail from our 'In Bloom' menu- alongside a selection of Chiswick snacks and take home gifts. Classes include:19 September: Gardening masterclass with Chiswick horticulturalist Peter Hatfield in the beautiful Chiswick garden- teaching the art of composting and the importance of bees in pollination and maintaining biodiversity.8 October: Bombay Sapphire's mixologist Loy Catada will host a cocktail class using a selection of tonics and in-season herbs to help guests perfect their ultimate spring G&T recipe.22 October: Matt Moran will host a cooking masterclass with Chiswick head chef Francois Poulard- demonstrating menu favourites- with guests leaving with a take-home produce bag to recreate the Chiswick experience at home.For more information and our Covid-safe guidelines- please visit our website