Good morning, Inner Westies. From vintage thrifting and pizza joints to puppy yoga and zine fairs — your weekend is sorted. Dive into what’s new, what’s on, and what not to miss.

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.

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

— Jess Thorning

Step into MMC Slice Shoppe and you’re in an ’80s/90s time warp – think red Solo cups, retro beats, and a wall of nostalgic pop culture. A spin-off from Bexley North’s My Mother’s Cousin, this slice shop is already being called one of Sydney’s best New York-style pizza spots.

Alongside 18-inch pies by the slice and their legendary hot-honey pepperoni, don’t skip the fries with house gravy and parmesan. They’re rich, perfectly seasoned, and seriously delicious – easily some of the best gravy fries around. The service is warm and welcoming, so put this one high on your must-visit list.

📍 65 Addison Road, Marrickville / Wednesday to Friday 5pm – 10pm-ish, Saturday 1 pm – 10pm-ish & Sunday 12pm – 9pm-ish
👉️ Check out their Instagram for more information

📍93-99 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown / Monday to Sunday
👉 Check out their Instagram for more information and inspo

Each week (or thereabouts) we spotlight one interesting local listing — whether it’s jaw-droppingly luxe, a federation beauty, or full of fixer-upper charm. It’s a fun little peek into Inner West real estate - no judgment, just curiosity.

One of my favourite hobbies is looking at homes I’ll never be able to afford. If it’s yours too, you’re in the right place.

Designed by famed architect Sir John Sulman around 1905, this heritage-listed Federation estate is grand in scale and detail, from its decorative timberwork and leadlight windows to the sweeping 1,879m² block with dual street frontages. A buyer with vision (and probably a Bridgerton-level budget) could make it truly shine.

There’s a morning room and a library on the floor plan. Perfect for reading the paper, penning letters to suitors, or sipping your flat white in a sunbeam. Meanwhile, I’m over here rearranging furniture to make space for a laundry basket.

📍 Listed with Mauve Property

👶 Lullaby Club
A gentle singing circle for new mothers to bond with their babies over tea and cake.
📍St John's Anglican Church, Glebe / Friday 1 August 2025 / 11am – 12:30pm

📚 HSC Study More at Five Dock Library
Extended study sessions for HSC students with pizza and ping‑pong on opening night, offering a dedicated study space outside normal library hours.
📍 Five Dock Library, Five Dock / Friday 1 August 2025 / 5pm – 9:30pm

🧸 Messy Mini Play
Fortnightly messy play sessions encouraging creativity and sensory exploration for young children, hosted by Mess It Up.
📍Broadway Shopping Centre, Glebe / Saturday 2 August 2025 / 10am – 11:30am

🧘 Yoga for Teenagers
An eight‑week course helping teenagers build strength, calm and self‑awareness through yoga.
📍The Yoga Factory, Annandale / Monday 4 August 2025 / 4:30pm – 5:30pm

🪃 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with free games, face painting, arts, food and prizes while honouring family, culture and community.
📍Marrickville Pavilion / Monday 4 August 2025 / 10am – 12pm ♿️

🧱 Burwood Brick Builders (ages 5 to 12)
Monthly after‑school sessions for kids to build Lego creations and connect with fellow brick enthusiasts. Space limited, but no booking required.
📍Burwood Library and Community Hub / Wednesday 6 August 2025 / 3:15pm – 4:15pm ♿️

🍼 Baby Sensory Class
Weekly baby sensory classes led by Mess It Up to stimulate your baby's senses through interactive activities while parents relax and connect.
📍 Broadway Minis Hub, Glebe / Wednesday 30 July 2025 / 10am – 11am

🗺️ After School: Map Making (ages 6 to 12)
Kids aged 6–12 craft personalised maps of favourite local spots under illustrator Adi Firth’s guidance, with all materials provided.
📍 St Peters Library, Sydenham / Thursday 7 August 2025 / 4:30pm – 5:30pm ♿️

🧩 Lego Session / Drop in Session
Drop‑in Lego sessions at Haberfield Library where children build and play under adult supervision during school terms.
📍 Haberfield Library, Haberfield / Thursday 7 August 2025 / 3pm – 4:30pm ♿️

🎈 Mini and Me: Open Day
Fun-filled open day for little ones and grown-ups featuring jumping castle, soft play, ball pit, kids entertainment, styled photos, grazing table and more. $20 per adult (includes 1 child), additional children $5.
📍Eventure Collective, St Peters / Saturday 16 August 2025 / 10am – 2pm

✨ Burwood Chinatown Night Market
Explore diverse food stalls and flavours at this vibrant night market. Multiple stalls offering variety of cuisines and experiences.
📍Burwood Chinatown / Thursday – Sunday / 5pm onwards

🧶 Social Knitting at Balmain Library
Join a friendly group of knitters for casual knitting sessions during school terms; everyone is welcome and no bookings are required.
📍 Balmain Library, Balmain / Friday 1 August 2025 / 10am – 12pm ♿️

📖 Other Worlds Zine Fair
Annual zine fair now in its 11th year featuring over 100 stallholders and hundreds of attendees. Join zine-makers and enjoyers at this free DIY community event celebrating independent publishing.
📍Marrickville Town Hall / Saturday 2 August 2025 / 10am – 3pm

🍜 Miniature Food Building Workshop
Create your own 6-course tiny feast in 30 minutes! Mix and match ultra-realistic miniature ingredients with cute tableware. Beginner-friendly with all supplies and guidance included. $79.
📍PX Hous, St Peters / Saturday 2 August 2025 / Various times

🪴 Plant Pot Painting
A hands‑on workshop where you paint and decorate a terracotta pot with provided materials, guided by an instructor to create your own custom plant pot.
📍 Sydney Creative, Redfern / Saturday 2nd August 2025 / 7pm – 9pm

📸 Digital Photography Club
A community club to improve your photography skills and learn to take professional‑quality photos.
📍 Burwood Park Community Centre / Saturday 2 August 2025 / 2pm – 4pm

📝 How to Write a Eulogy
A workshop on crafting heartfelt eulogies, covering structure, storytelling techniques and compassionate language.
📍 Burwood Library and Community Hub / Saturday 2 August 2025 / 11:30am – 1pm

🎬 Composing Music for Film: An Introduction to Film Scoring
Composer Joel Wilkinson leads a workshop exploring how film music shapes mood and narrative, breaking down iconic scores and offering practical scoring techniques.
📍 Haberfield Library / Saturday 2 August 2025 / 1pm – 3pm ♿️

🍩 Donut Garage 1st Birthday
Celebrate with free cinnamon donuts, DJs, new merch launch, lucky door prizes and Royal Enfield Guerilla 450 giveaway (see venue for terms). Party starts 11am!
📍Donut Garage, Marrickville / Sunday 3 August 2025 / 11am onwards

🐶 Puppy Yoga
Unwind, stretch and cuddle with puppies in this feel-good session. 45 minutes guided flow plus 15 minutes puppy playtime. $65, limited spots!
📍Doga, Summer Hill / Sunday 3 August 2025 / 10:45am

👉️ Flour Mill Markets @ Summer Hill
Fresh artisan baked goods, fresh produce, hot food and artisan products from local makers and creators. 
📍 1 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill / Sunday 3 August 2025 / 9am – 1pm

🌿 Botanical Printmaking Workshop (ages 12+)
Learn botanical printmaking using acrylic paints and gelli plates in this hands‑on workshop led by ShiningArts, creating nature‑inspired prints to frame or gift.
📍 St Peters Library, Sydenham / Sunday 3rd August 2025 / 12:30pm – 2:30pm ♿️

🤖 Family History Month: Family History and Artificial Intelligence
Family historian Andrew Redfern introduces practical ways to use AI in genealogy, covering tools, techniques, ethics and real examples in a session for beginners and experienced researchers.
📍 Balmain Library, Balmain / Wednesday 6 August 2025 / 2pm – 4pm ♿️

🧵 Queer Crafters Upcycle Night
A safe, inclusive upcycling night for LGBTQIA+ and gender‑diverse makers to share projects, learn sewing skills, and support each other in repairing and reusing clothing.
📍 Reverse Garbage, Marrickville / Wednesday 6 August 2025 / 5:30pm – 8:30pm

💭 Death Curious Conversations - Organ Donation
Only 2% of people in Australian hospitals are eligible to become organ donors. Open discussion marking Dying to Know Day with a donor family member and RPA Specialist Donor Nurse. Limited spots.
📍Little Big House, Summer Hill / Thursday 7 August 2025 / 9:30am – 11am

🎬 Family History Film Workshop
Learn to record life stories using just your smartphone with filmmaker Danika Armytage. Beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop perfect for all ages during Family History Month. Free event with limited spots!
📍Marrickville Pavilion, Marrickville / Sunday 17 August 2025 / 2pm – 4pm

Our deadline is close of business Wednesday for each Friday edition.

🍔 Bar Julius Lunch Special
The Bar Julius Burger will be available for $10 (usually $26) from 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Sunday. See venue for terms and promotion duration.
📍 Bar Julius, Redfern

🥧 Indonesian Independence Day Pie
Ibu Sambal x Pantry Story collaboration celebrating Indonesian Independence Day. Bold fusion pie featuring Mie Goreng, oozy egg, and green sambal in a buttery, flaky pastry pie. Available throughout August.
📍Pantry Story, Stanmore / Friday 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025

🍕Pasa Bakery Meal Deal
Get 2 pizza’s, a garlic bread and 1 large drink for $49 (Italian style 20” pizza’s). See store for any terms. You can also pick up a treat or dessert while you're there, with a huge range of pastries and cakes available. The wholemeal sourdough bread is our all-time fave in the Inner West Guide house!
📍Pasa Bakery, Tramsheds - Forest Lodge

🍸 Uncanny Bar, Newtown
A family-run gem with vintage charm and community spirit, Uncanny is all about good drinks, good vibes, and a welcoming crowd. Recently voted Best Bar in Time Out Sydney's 2025 People's Choice Award, this spot delivers retro décor, seasonal share plates, and a cocktail list that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Vegan and dog friendly, with great tunes and friendly service.
📍349 King St, Newtown / Tuesday to Friday 4pm – 12am, Saturday 12pm – 12am & Sunday 12pm – 10am
👉 See their Website and Socials for more information

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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