Good morning, Inner West. It’s National Walk to Work Day, so leave the car behind if you can and walk on in. A combination of public transport and walking works too.

A big thanks to everyone who has filled in the survey to tell us what you’d like to see in the Guide. We will start incorporating these suggestions in the coming weeks. We have a small favour to ask. If you are enjoying the Guide each Friday we would love it if you could share us with your neighbours and friends.

In today’s Inner West Guide:

Spread some kindness with Lasagna ❤ 🤔
We’ve sorted your Cheap Eats for the weekend 🍔 😀
What’s Happening This Weekend 🪩 🎶
Gig Guide 🎸 🎵

Note: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute and specials can change.

Grab your morning coffee and join us as we explore the Inner West together.

— Jess Thorning

Community Matters

Lasagna Love is spreading and looking for volunteers & requests ❤ 🍝

What they do is simple: they feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities.

If you love to cook and are looking for a kind way to put that skill to work, they need volunteers! Volunteer here.

If you are in need, they are here to help! Whether the need is financial, health-related, emotional or you are just plain exhausted, they'll bring you a complimentary lasagna, or some other meal, because they strive to spread lots of kindness and Lasagna Love. Request a Lasagna here.

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Keep Kids Busy Guide 🧒 👶

🛝 Park Picnic @ Yeo Park: Get out and hit a park to enjoy spring. There is play equipment for the kids, toilets and a cafe nearby. Outfield Cafe have got you covered for food. You can even pre-order picnic catering (see details on their website). They will even lend you picnic blanket and park toys for the kids. Street parking available. 185 Victoria St, Ashfield.

🧸 Miniversal Kids Cafe @ Marrickville: Blast off to MINIVERSAL, a space-themed playcentre! Kids can explore rocket slides and stardust pits in this cosmic playground. It's an out-of-this-world adventure that sparks imagination and fun for young space explorers! See website for entry prices. Mon to Thu 9 AM to 4 PM, Fri to Sun 9 AM to 5 PM. 24-28 Murray St, Marrickville.

🧚 The ‘Magic Lane’ @ Annandale: Formerly Ferris Lane, this is a community inspired inclusive green space and it is treasured by locals. Enjoy the plants and greenery, the little ones can sit at a tiny table with some resident toys and there is a place for care givers to take a break too. Worth a trip down this magical lane. Ferris Lane, Annandale

🧒 King George Park opening @ Rozelle: Inner West Council is officially opening the new King George Park Inclusive Playground to the community this Saturday 7 September. Free BBQ and Face Painting. 10 AM to 12 PM. King George Park, Manning Street, Rozelle

❗ Kids D.I.Y @ Bunnings Rozelle: Get ready for a weekend of fun, creativity and excitement. This weekend you get to decorate and take home your own watering can! Free. 11AM & 12 PM Saturday & Sunday. Book here. Parsons Street & Mullens Street, Rozelle

⚽ Inner West Football Academy: A fun and safe environment for kids to play and learn soccer, as well as fundamental physical activity skills. Run by Jake Jovanovski (an ex professional footballer) and catering for kids aged 3 to 12+. All skill levels for boys and girls. See website for details. Leichhardt Oval No.3, Maliyawul St, Lilyfield

🕵 After School Sleuths @ St Peters Library: There’s a mystery unfolding at St Peters Library and they’re looking to recruit a group of young detectives. There are hidden riddles to be found around the library…it’s your job to solve and get to the bottom of the case. Free. Tuesday 10 September, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Reserve your spot here. Ages 5 to 7. St Peters/Sydenham Library, Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

📆 Coming Up

Plan and book ahead before spots fill up.

🪩 Little Ravers Christmas Special: A unique and vibrant space where kids and adults can come together to enjoy the magic of dance, music, and unforgettable moments. Featuring your kids' favourite remixes, local DJs spinning classic Christmas bangers, and beloved kids' tracks. Expect special guests, lots of Christmas presents, and plenty of festive cheer! Saturday 7 December. Cost $10 to $26.69 + fees. See website for times and to book. The Underground UTS, 15 Broadway, Ultimo

🎨 Crafty Floral Paper Collage Workshop @ Broadway: In a 45-minute workshop your kids will enjoy sticking, gluing and getting creative with a range of vibrant colours, papers and flower shapes, facilitated by Artist Micke Lindebergh. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 10:30 AM. Cost $5. Book here. Broadway Shopping Centre, 1 Bay St, Glebe

⚡ New Flash Dash Attraction @ Archie Brothers Alexandria: Their newest experience, Flash Dash, is an interactive game room where your body is the controller! Grab your friends and run, jump, climb and move to solve puzzles, win challenges and have an all-round fun time! Please note: they do not allow minors or under 18's in this venue after 9pm Sunday - Thursday and 8pm Friday - Saturday. See website for details.

Calling All Artists 👩‍🎨

Entries are now open for the Annual Glebe Art Show. Entries close 1 October or when capacity is reached. The opportunity is open to Inner West artists (artists must currently reside, work or study within Glebe, or within the City of Sydney or Inner West Council boundaries). You can apply here, as well as see more info.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Weekend Preview and Beyond 😎

All Weekend

🎨 Sydney Contemporary @ Carriageworks: Australasia’s premier art fair - the largest and most diverse gathering of leading contemporary art galleries in the region. Sydney Contemporary, in partnership with MA Financial Group, returns to Carriageworks from 5 to 8 September for four days of ambitious gallery presentations, large-scale installations, experimental live performances, engaging panel discussions, champagne and spectacle! Get your tickets here. 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh

🌙 Darling Square Moon Festival: Celebrate the Moon Festival at Darling Square with a large-scale vibrant lanterns’ installation, illuminated lion dancers, free kids’ activities and delicious eats! Runs every night from 6 to 22 September. See full program here. 35 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket

🏅Watch the Paralympics Live @ Darling Harbour: The Paralympics has commenced! Come together and watch the world’s greatest athletes compete. The atmosphere will be electric. Bring your own food or grab something nearby. Every day, 5 PM to 11 AM until Sunday 8 September - Darling Harbour, Sydney

🥳 Sydney Fringe Festival: It’s here, running until 30 September 2024. Check out what’s on in the Inner West Precinct, as well as a few highlights below.
🔹 History of House @ Entertainment Quarter: History of House is a dancefloor-exploding celebration of dance music through the decades, reimagined and reignited. 8:15 PM to 9:40 PM. Book here and to see other dates. Spiegeltent Festival Garden, Entertainment Quarter
🔹 Mike Williams' Wide World of Marrickville: Mike Williams brings his irreverent documentary approach to the iconic characters of Marrickville, NSW. 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Until 7 September. Book here. Erskineville Town Hall, 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
🔹 My Husband is Rich @ The Factory Theatre: Two seasoned improvising actors create funny stories and characters from your suggestions. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September. Book here and to see other dates. The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville

📜 History Week: This year History Week is embracing the theme of Marking Time. Part of the wider NSW History Week, run by the History Council of NSW, both City of Sydney and Inner West Councils have their own programs of events. 7 to 15 September.

Friday

👉 Inner West Night Market: Packed with fashion, food, drinks and produce in the heart of the Inner West. Grab a Friday night meal. Pets welcome on leash. 5 PM - 10 PM - Fraser Park, 100 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville

🤣 Comedy @ Norton’s Irish Pub Leichhardt: enjoy the best local and international acts Sydney's comedy scene has to offer, every Friday night. With a diverse lineup of comedians every week, your entertainment is our top priority. a unique blend of comedy, music and games, with a Meat Raffle and other exciting prizes to be won every week. Book here. 7 PM to 9 PM. 1 Norton St, Leichhardt

Saturday

🖼 Perfect Match Street Art Celebration @ Sydenham: Commissioned by Inner West Council, The Art is our Joy! street artwork is a collaborative project between Jeff McCann and 30 artists from Studio ARTES Inner West, a creative studio supporting people living with disabilities. Meet the artist and the community, learn about the artwork. Light refreshments will be served. All Welcome. 12 PM to 1 PM - Studio ARTES, 45 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

👩‍🌾 Seasonal guided walk @ Sydney City Farm: Enjoy a guided tour of the farm and discover herbs, veggies, flowers and fruits ready for harvest. See what fresh food our volunteers are planting this month. Learn how you can participate in growing the urban farm. 1 PM to 2 PM. Book here - 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters

🍯🪴 Drummoyne Makers Markets: Come meet local makers! Potted plants, local honey, pickles, jams, children’s wear & toys, unique jewellery, original artwork, macramé, soaps, hand-poured soy candles, handmade ceramics, baby products and Rotary Club of Drummoyne's bacon & egg rolls! 9 AM to 2 PM - St Bede’s Driveway, Drummoyne

🥕 Edible gardens for renters workshop @ Sydney Park Pavilion: Kick start your edible garden with guidance and practical tips. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect for balcony, courtyard and small space growing. Suitable for adults, beginner to intermediate. Cost $80, Concession $60. 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Book here - Euston Road, Alexandria

Sunday

🌏 Culture X Festival @ Ashfield: Sacred Currents and Inner West Council invite you to join them for a cross-cultural music festival. Two Ashfield streets will be closed off for an action-packed street party across two stages, featuring a dynamic mix of culturally-diverse music and roving surprises. Featuring Brekky Boy, Afrombollo, Bare Necessities Collective and more. Check out the full schedule. Sunday 8 September, 12 PM to 6 PM, Hercules St Ashfield and Fox’s Lane.

🖼 Perfect Match Street Art Celebration @ Annandale: Commissioned by Inner West Council, Unfolding Memories by Smackas (Sam McAleer) capturing the vibrant life and ever changing landscape of Annandale. Meet the artist and the community, learn about the artwork. Light refreshments will be served. All Welcome. 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Nomads Bouldering Gym, 12 Chester St, Annandale

🎨Biennial Wilkins Fair Day: It’s back again. Get ready for carnival rides, Sideshow Alley, performances, a Spin and Win prize wheel, a 🍫chocolate trailer, jams, plants and gifts from the Wilkins Greens, sports competitions and activities, a Girl Guides crafting area and more! Pre-purchase your ride wristbands and save here! The first wristband is $30 and up to three more can be purchased at a discounted rate of $25 each. Sunday 8 September 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM — Wilkins Public School, 50 Park Rd, Marrickville

🗓 Plan Ahead

🚲 Cycling Tour with Pedal Set Go: Join a leisurely guided bike ride exploring the Inner West, beginning and ending at the Inner West Sustainability Hub. This relaxed ride is perfect for all levels, offering a smooth and enjoyable way to explore your local area. You’ll get a chance to brush up on your knowledge of road rules and bike safety. Saturday 14 September. 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill.

⚡ Power Up Festival @ White Bay Power Station: This FREE festival will showcase a line-up of 100+ local artists with live music, performances, local artisans, community stalls and street eats. Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September 10 AM to 9:30 PM, Sunday 22 September 10 AM to 6 PM. See website for full details.

Cheap Eats 🍔

Friday

🍗 Newtown Hotel: $18 1KG Buffalo Wings & Schooner of Philter or Carlton | From 5PM | See venue for details — 174 King St, Newtown

🥪 Slaps Chippendale: $8 Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, Mac‘n’Cheese + $8 Pints & Cans | All week - 6 September to 15 September | See venue for T&Cs — 44 Kensington St, Chippendale

Saturday

🍽 Gavroche Chippendale: Parisian Brunch at Gavroche - 2 courses $58, 3 courses $75 + bottomless drinks for $40pp | Saturday & Sunday | 7 September to 31 October | See venue for menu for terms — Level 1, The Old Rum Store, 2–10 Kensington St, Chippendale

🥪 Alfred Hotel Camperdown: $20 Steak Sandwich | See venue for T&Cs - 51 Missenden Rd, Camperdown

Sunday

🍜 Spice Alley Chippendale: Every Dish $9 to celebrate Spice Alley’s 9th anniversary | 3 PM to 5 PM each day (offer extended until 30 September) | Dine-in only

🧒 Public House Petersham: Kids Eat Free | All day Sunday, with a purchase of a main meal | See venue for terms — 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham

Monday

🍔 Public House Petersham: $20 Beer & Burger | All day Monday | See venue for terms — 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham

🥩 🍺 The Sackville Rozelle: $25 Steak & Drink | Mondays | 200g Rump served with schooner of house beer or glass of house wine - 599 Darling St, Rozelle

Happy Hour Heroes 🍻 🍸

Gig Guide 🎸

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Inner West Council News

Eight new public artworks to be installed along the GreenWay

The GreenWay Public Art program includes eight new site-specific artworks which transform the urban green corridor. The works will be located from Dulwich Hill down to Gadigal Reserve in Lewisham and will be launched in 2025 along with the rest of the GreenWay Missing links in-corridor works. There will be a mix of sculpture, murals, interactive and functional pieces. You can head to the GreenWay Public Art page to hear more from each artist and learn about their work.

Iron Cove Precinct - Improving safety and calming traffic

Council is undertaking a traffic review and developing a plan to manage traffic and improve safety in the Iron Cove precinct. Local knowledge of walking, riding bikes and driving in the neighbourhood is highly valuable to this work. Council would like to hear from schools, residents, business owners, visitors, and workers in the Iron Cove Precinct. People living with a disability are encouraged to participate. Feedback is open until the 17 September 2024. Visit here to read more and to have your say below.

City of Sydney Council News

Help shape CoS new inclusion (disability) action plan

To better understand barriers and challenges, they’re inviting feedback to inform the development of the plan. People with lived experience of disability, family, carers, service providers and organisations are encouraged to provide feedback and share their experiences. You can have your say by completing a survey, attending a roundtable workshop, or contacting us directly. Survey closes Tuesday 17 September.

Sydney’s bold vision to lead Australia’s economic future

From extending light rail and revitalising local streets to supporting green tech and Indigenous enterprises, discover the key moves that will shape our city. CoS is planning for a Sydney that leads Australia’s economic future with a bold 10-year vision. This strategy is set to support 200,000 new jobs, extend light rail transport connections and boost investment in the green tech and Indigenous businesses. Read more here and have your say by 27 September.

Timeless treasures and the master who keeps them ticking

For History Week, they unveil the stories behind Sydney’s most beloved clocks and the skill that preserves their legacy. History buffs can read more here.

Thank You!

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Reminder: Please check to confirm details are accurate with venues, event providers, restaurants and pubs by clicking through to their site. Events are occasionally cancelled at the last minute and specials can change.

Have a fun weekend!

Jess

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Community Matters

Lasagna Love is spreading and looking for volunteers & requests ❤ 🍝

@Innerwestguide

Keep Kids Busy Guide 🧒 👶

📆 Coming Up

Calling All Artists 👩‍🎨

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Weekend Preview and Beyond 😎

All Weekend

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

🗓 Plan Ahead

Cheap Eats 🍔

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Happy Hour Heroes 🍻 🍸

Gig Guide 🎸

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Inner West Council News

Eight new public artworks to be installed along the GreenWay

Iron Cove Precinct - Improving safety and calming traffic

City of Sydney Council News

Help shape CoS new inclusion (disability) action plan

Sydney’s bold vision to lead Australia’s economic future

Timeless treasures and the master who keeps them ticking

Thank You!

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