City: Sydney

Sydney is Australia's answer to New York: a cosmopolitan a hive of activity, which never sleeps, but also boasts gorgeous beaches, fantastic weather and mild winters. Sydney has over 4 million residents, making it Australia's largest city, and is also the most touristed destination in the country, attracting over 32 million visitors per year.

The city is very multicultural, so the food on offer is delicious, and it's also a fantastic shopping destination. The various suburbs have very different atmospheres, so you'll find something for everyone in this tourist paradise.

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Pickleball is great for players of all ages- especially older adults as it is played on a smaller court than tennis.It is easy to learn and a fun and social environment allowing you to enjoy yourself while keeping fit and learning a new sport!The rules of pickleballJoin the Meetup group to contact host and for updates.Covid-safe informationWe are a Covid Safe Business and have introduced new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. These include signing a registry at reception- temperature checks- maintaining social distancing- wipes and hand sanitizer readily available in the center.Please note that Cook+Phillip Park Pool has gone cashless. Payments will need to be made via EFTPOS at reception. This has been brought in as part of the centre's Covid Safe plan.

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Pickleball at Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic Fitness Centre 2020

21 - 30 October Sydney NSW Australia

Pickleball is great for players of all ages- especially older adults as it is played on a smaller court than tennis.It is easy to learn and a fun and social environment allowing you to enjoy yourself while keeping fit and learning a new sport!The rules of pickleballJoin the Meetup group to contact host and for updates.Covid-safe informationWe are a Covid Safe Business and have introduced new measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. These include signing a registry at reception- temperature checks- maintaining social distancing- wipes and hand sanitizer readily available in the center.Please note that Cook+Phillip Park Pool has gone cashless. Payments will need to be made via EFTPOS at reception. This has been brought in as part of the centre's Covid Safe plan.

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

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Adult Beginner Group Guitar 101 2020

14 - 30 October Stanmore NSW Australia

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

Every week Bri Ellen Comedy serves up a roster of Sydney's funniest comedians. We've featured local and international acts- as well as Sydney's' quickest rising comics.We are Covid Safe and have placed the following procedures:Staff are up-to-date on safe hygiene practicesEach person entering will scan into our traceable bar codeWe have sanitizing stations readily available for our patronsOur venue has a current Covid plan registered and in placePatrons are strategically placed to adhere to the safe space 4sqm rule

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Cocktails & Comedy Surry Hills 2020

21 - 30 October Surry Hills NSW Australia

Every week Bri Ellen Comedy serves up a roster of Sydney's funniest comedians. We've featured local and international acts- as well as Sydney's' quickest rising comics.We are Covid Safe and have placed the following procedures:Staff are up-to-date on safe hygiene practicesEach person entering will scan into our traceable bar codeWe have sanitizing stations readily available for our patronsOur venue has a current Covid plan registered and in placePatrons are strategically placed to adhere to the safe space 4sqm rule

Hilary Geddes QuartetWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2019- Hilary Geddes is a talented guitarist spending half of her musical life making contemporary jazz and improvised music- and the other in the popular indie band 'The Buoys'. As a jazz guitarist- Hilary has become an in-demand collaborator with the likes of Barney McAll and Mike Nock- while The Buoys are regularly featured on Triple J and on the Australian festival circuit. A truly modern- exceptional talent who will lead contemporary music in the direction she wants to see it go.Hilary Geddes (guitar) Matt Harris (piano) Max Alduca (bass) Alexander Inman-Hislop (drums)Jodie Michael's Organ SituationWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2013- drummer Jodie Michael gained experience playing in jazz ensembles at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music- before touring the USA with the Wollongong Con Jazz Orchestra. She has immersed herself in the US jazz scene- playing with world-class drummers like Michael Carvin- Eric Harland and Kenny Washington- and went on to study in the Global Jazz Master's program at Berklee College of Music. Jodie promises to bring her fluid sense of rhythm for this double bill not to be missed.  Jodie Michael (drums)- Nish Manjunath (tenor saxophone) Steve Barry (organ)Covid-safe measuresAll patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Face masks are available for those who want them. 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. Table service only except for those who are seated at the bar. There is no standing in groups allowed.

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Double Bill: Hilary Geddes Quartet and Jodi Michael Trio 2020

04 November - 30 October Ultimo NSW Australia

Hilary Geddes QuartetWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2019- Hilary Geddes is a talented guitarist spending half of her musical life making contemporary jazz and improvised music- and the other in the popular indie band 'The Buoys'. As a jazz guitarist- Hilary has become an in-demand collaborator with the likes of Barney McAll and Mike Nock- while The Buoys are regularly featured on Triple J and on the Australian festival circuit. A truly modern- exceptional talent who will lead contemporary music in the direction she wants to see it go.Hilary Geddes (guitar) Matt Harris (piano) Max Alduca (bass) Alexander Inman-Hislop (drums)Jodie Michael's Organ SituationWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2013- drummer Jodie Michael gained experience playing in jazz ensembles at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music- before touring the USA with the Wollongong Con Jazz Orchestra. She has immersed herself in the US jazz scene- playing with world-class drummers like Michael Carvin- Eric Harland and Kenny Washington- and went on to study in the Global Jazz Master's program at Berklee College of Music. Jodie promises to bring her fluid sense of rhythm for this double bill not to be missed.  Jodie Michael (drums)- Nish Manjunath (tenor saxophone) Steve Barry (organ)Covid-safe measuresAll patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Face masks are available for those who want them. 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. Table service only except for those who are seated at the bar. There is no standing in groups allowed.

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.

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Drawing skills 9 week course 2020

14 - 30 October Willoughby NSW Australia

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.

Elana Stone is an ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter from Sydney's Inner West whose style combines instrumental invention with quirk- writing pop that is exultant and introspective.If Ella Fitzgerald met Dirty Projectors and Joni Mitchell- you'd have an idea of how Elana's band projects might sound- but you'd be missing the country and folk influences. Elana Stone Band encompasses folk- modern electronica- indie pop and balladry. Expect a deep dive into her catalogue with an inventive attitude to arrangements- played by some of Australia's most accomplished musicians.Elana Stone (vocals) Aaron Flower (guitar-vocals) Zoe Hauptmann (electric bass-vocals) Evan Mannell (drums-vocals) 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.

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Elana Stone Band 2020

04 November - 30 October Sydney NSW Australia

Elana Stone is an ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter from Sydney's Inner West whose style combines instrumental invention with quirk- writing pop that is exultant and introspective.If Ella Fitzgerald met Dirty Projectors and Joni Mitchell- you'd have an idea of how Elana's band projects might sound- but you'd be missing the country and folk influences. Elana Stone Band encompasses folk- modern electronica- indie pop and balladry. Expect a deep dive into her catalogue with an inventive attitude to arrangements- played by some of Australia's most accomplished musicians.Elana Stone (vocals) Aaron Flower (guitar-vocals) Zoe Hauptmann (electric bass-vocals) Evan Mannell (drums-vocals) 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.

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

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ITS The News 2020

04 November - 30 October Surry Hills NSW Australia

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

La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white drama film written- co-edited- and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police- a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers- Vinz (Vincent Cassel)- Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Kounde)- wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident.After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon- their night seems poised to take a bleak turn.Covid-19 safety measures here

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La Haine: 25th anniversary screening 2020

04 November - 30 October Newtown NSW Australia

La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white drama film written- co-edited- and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police- a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside of Paris. Three of the victim's peers- Vinz (Vincent Cassel)- Said (Said Taghmaoui) and Hubert (Hubert Kounde)- wander aimlessly about their home turf in the aftermath of the violence as they try to come to grips with their outrage over the brutal incident.After one of the men finds a police officer's discarded weapon- their night seems poised to take a bleak turn.Covid-19 safety measures here

If you are you looking for ways to encourage teamwork at your company- feel like your business meetings lack energy and direction and love playing with blocks then this is the event for you. Join LEGO® Serious Play® master Michael Fearne as he demonstrates how PLAY can jumpstart your team. LEGO® Serious Play®- a methodology to bridge and harvest an organisation's collective intelligence to solve problems and improve decision-making- actively engages every participant and embraces a 'leaning forward' approach where everybody contributes. The bricks are used as a medium to build and to express complex ideas through storytelling and metaphors.It unleashes creative energies- modes of thought and ways of seeing that most adults have forgotten they even possessed. Dare to play!

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Lunch & Learn with a Lego Serious Play Expert 2020

04 November - 30 October Sydney NSW Australia

If you are you looking for ways to encourage teamwork at your company- feel like your business meetings lack energy and direction and love playing with blocks then this is the event for you. Join LEGO® Serious Play® master Michael Fearne as he demonstrates how PLAY can jumpstart your team. LEGO® Serious Play®- a methodology to bridge and harvest an organisation's collective intelligence to solve problems and improve decision-making- actively engages every participant and embraces a 'leaning forward' approach where everybody contributes. The bricks are used as a medium to build and to express complex ideas through storytelling and metaphors.It unleashes creative energies- modes of thought and ways of seeing that most adults have forgotten they even possessed. Dare to play!