Good morning, Inner Westies. From Sydney Brewery landing in Rozelle and Pippo’s Pizza e Cucina firing up in Marrickville to SS25 Finders Keepers at Carriageworks, Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road and the Stanmore Music Festival takeover, your weekend is sorted.

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

Sydney Brewery has officially opened in Rozelle, taking over the former White Bay Brewing site with a taproom full of award-winning craft beers and a kitchen that's ready to feed you. The new spot is pouring crisp lagers and limited-edition brews Thursday to Sunday, with a logo that pays homage to the Rosella and Balmain Tigers, a proper nod to the local area. Whether you're after a casual pint or planning a bigger session, this could be your new local.

📍Sydney Brewery Rozelle, 26B Mansfield St, Rozelle
🕛 Thursday to Saturday 12pm – 10pm & Sunday 12pm – 9pm (kitchen closes 1hr earlier)
👉 See their Website and Socials for more info

Marrickville Road has a new drawcard: Pippo's Pizza e Cucina, where seasoned pizzaiolo Stefano and his children Salvatore and Cassandra are dishing up wood-fired Sicilian classics. The menu's all about tradition - house-made pasta, tender squid with chilli and garlic, and their signature Pippo pizza topped with fior di latte, spicy salami, pecorino and hot honey. Walnut timber, marble and the glow of the wood-fired oven make it the kind of neighbourhood spot where you'll want to settle in with wine and shared plates. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.

📍 139 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville / Tuesday to Wednesday 5pm – 9pm, Thursday to Saturday 5pm – 10pm
👉 See their Website and Socials for more info.

Petersham local James Ynson has turned a life of hardship and hope into All In On Tomorrow, a memoir written for his son and anyone who’s ever had to start again. It’s a powerful reflection on resilience, forgiveness, and finding peace in the Inner West.

👉 Read the full chat here
👉 Buy the book here

A Queen Anne Federation home reworked by Studio Panetta, this double-fronted Haberfield classic runs on Italian terrazzo, Tongue & Groove French Oak floors and steel-framed doors around an internal garden room. The family hub is a 4m island kitchen with Wolf induction cooktop, oven and butler’s pantry, opening to a terrace with built-in barbecue, wet bar and heated mosaic-tile pool. With a luxe master retreat, upstairs family room and smart home tech, it’s 672sqm of very polished “garden suburb” living. Good luck getting everyone out of the pool at inspection.

📍 4 bed / 3 bath / 3 car
👉 Listed with Cobden Hayson Balmain

Summer Crawl has dropped its first wave of artists for this January, unveiling 107 acts across 34 stages and counting. The lineup spans genres with CLAMM, Smudge, Zion Garcia, Egoism, Swapmeet, Freddy Crabs, Friday*, Jet City Sports Club and plenty of emerging names. Hip-hop fans can look out for Zion Garcia, Cherry Rype and Tahko, while guitar lovers have Retail Therapy, Antenna and The Cherubs. Indie favourites like Mika James and Allerdyce join a dance-ready roster featuring Mowgli May, 2touch and more. Another 100 acts will be announced in December, and RSVPs are open now to help keep the community festival thriving.

📍Inner West venues / Sunday 25 January 2026
👉 See their Website and RSVP here

🐝 Buzz & Bloom: Wild Pollinator Workshop
Learn to identify bees, flies, wasps and more in this hands-on workshop with Amelie Ecology, including a citizen science activity and complimentary take-home guide.
📍 Edwards Park, Concord / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 9:30am – 11:30am

🎨 Kids D.I.Y @ Bunnings Rozelle
A weekend of creative, hands-on fun where kids can make colourful “stained glass” window art and take home their masterpiece.
📍 Bunnings Rozelle, Rozelle / Saturday 15 November & Sunday 16 November 2025 / 11am & 12pm sessions

🚌 Sydney Bus Museum Open Day
Explore the Leichhardt Tramshed and ride vintage double‑decker buses to and from Town Hall as part of the museum’s monthly open day.
📍Sydney Bus Museum, Leichhardt / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 10am – 4pm

🐼 Kids Club: Weekend Wind-Down (ages 4 to 10)
A calm, family-friendly afternoon where kids and carers can unwind with soft seating, gentle lighting, and a cosy movie screening of the Wild Robot. Must register ahead, places limited.
📍Little BIG House, Summer Hill / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 3pm – 5pm

📖 It’s Story Time @ Marrickville Metro (ages 1 to 4)
A fun, complimentary monthly storytime for little ones, held in partnership with Paint Inner West. Parents and carers must supervise children during the session.
📍Marrickville Metro / Monday 17 November 2025 / 10:30am ♿️

🧸 Village Playgroup @ Annandale (ages 0–5)
A warm, welcoming playgroup for parents, carers and children under 5, with songs, stories and morning tea in a friendly community setting. First session at no cost, then $4 per visit.
📍Village Church Annandale / Tuesday 18 November 2025 / 10:30am – 12pm

🎶 Music Together: Playgroup (ages 3–5)
A fun and inclusive music session for children aged 3 to 5 (including those with disability, developmental delay, neurodivergence, or developmental concerns) designed to support communication, connection and creativity through song and play. Parents and carers welcome to join in.
📍Plumtree Children’s Services, Marrickville / Wednesday 19 November 2025 / 10am – 10:45am ♿️

🏉 AFL After School All Girls Supercentre
Footy fun just for girls! Join supportive coaches to build teamwork, confidence and a love for AFL in this council-funded program.
📍Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Wednesday 19 November 2025 / 4pm – 5pm

🧩 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 / Thursday 20 November 2025 / 3pm – 4:30pm ♿️

🎄 Kids Night Out – Elftastic Christmas Bash (ages 4–9)
A drop-off kids-only Christmas adventure! A festive evening where little elves craft ornaments, race through fun challenges, and unwind with a cosy Christmas movie. Dinner included.
📍Martin Hall, Leichhardt / Saturday 6 December 2025 / 5:30pm – 8:30pm

🎨 SS25 The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market
Australia’s biggest design market returns with over 200 small creative businesses, local food, bars, and live music—perfect for early festive shopping.
📍 Carriageworks, Eveleigh / Friday 14 November 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 15 November & Sunday 16 November 10am – 5pm, Low sensory hour: Sunday 9am – 10am ♿️

⛵ Sydney International Boat Show @ Darling Harbour
Four days of marine spectacle with 150+ luxury vessels, on-water displays, interactive exhibits, and a lively foreshore festival. Discover boating innovation, live music, and fine food by the harbour.
📍 Cockle Bay Marina & Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour / Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November 2025 / Thursday to Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm

🗺 Garage Sale Trail
Continues this weekend. There are plenty of sales planned in the Inner West. Head to their website and use the national map to search for sales.
📍Various locations in the Inner West and beyond / Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November 2025

The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night
Bar’d Work returns with a fast, funny and interactive 90-minute pub adaptation of Twelfth Night, featuring sing-alongs, mistaken identities and plenty of chances to raise a glass.
📍The Annandale Hotel / Friday 14 November 2025 / 7:30pm
📍Willie the Boatman / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 7:30pm

🎵Latin Nights by the Bay
Outdoor Latin dance event every Friday night, featuring the city's best Latin dance schools, top DJs, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere for dancers of all levels. Complimentary dance lesson at 6:15pm.
📍Palm Grove, Darling Harbour / Fridays / 6pm – 10pm

🏺Egyptian Room Open Night @ Petersham Masonic Centre
Discover the heritage-listed Egyptian Room and learn the story of Arni the Scribe through an interpretive talk linking ancient themes to modern life.
📍 Royal Arch Room, Petersham Masonic Centre / Friday 14 November 2025 / 7pm – 9pm ♿️

🔍 True Crime & Wine Club: The Louvre Heist
Sip wine and swap theories as you unpack the daring €88 million Louvre Museum jewel heist. A night for curious minds and true crime lovers hosted by Not-So Secret Society.
📍Not-So Secret Society HQ, Glebe / Friday 14 November 2025 / 7pm – 9pm

🎵Stanmore Music Festival
A family-friendly celebration of music featuring 79 acts across 9 stages, with hundreds of musicians, singers and dancers. You can see the program here.
📍 Percival Rd, Stanmore / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 12pm – 10pm ♿️

🎉 Sydney Streets on Glebe Point Road
Enjoy a full day of live music, roving performers, kids’ activities, and alfresco dining as Glebe Point Road comes alive for this community street festival.
📍 Glebe Point Road, Glebe / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 11am – 8pm ♿️

💌 Inner Child Joy Card Making @ Sydney Streets Glebe
Create, play and reconnect with your inner child at this drop-in card-making pop-up. Everyone’s welcome. Wander down and join the fun!
📍 Corner Glebe Point Rd and Mitchell St / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 12pm – 5pm

🎶 Futureproof presents The Graduates 2025
An all-ages music and art festival celebrating the graduating Class of 2025, featuring Sydney’s best emerging bands, market stalls, and great food and drinks.
📍 Addi Road Gumbramorra Hall, Marrickville / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 11am – 11pm

🚣 Try Dragon Boating on Iron Cove
Join Sydney’s friendliest adult dragon boat club for a complimentary introductory session on Iron Cove. Learn the basics, meet the team, and paddle alongside medal-winning athletes.
📍 Boat Ramp, Canal Rd, Lilyfield / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 10:30am – 11:30am

🖤 Gothic Wedding Open Day @ Lovebirds Sydney
Explore Sydney’s newest micro wedding venue with a striking gothic-inspired setup — perfect for couples seeking something bold and romantic.
📍 Lovebirds Sydney, Leichhardt / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 9am – 11am

🎶 FBi Radio Record Fair
Dig through vinyl treasures and enjoy live performances from Bindarray, Chuck Sics, Cherry Rype, Ctrl Pach, and Kitty of the Valley. One day only. Part of the Garage Sale Trail!
📍 44-54 Botany Rd, Alexandria / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 9am – 2pm

🎨 SCAMP: Sydney Comics Arts Market Place
Discover some of Australia’s best cartoonists and comic creators at this vibrant one-day market celebrating indie comics, art, and storytelling.
📍 Leichhardt Town Hall / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 10am – 4pm

🐶 Puppy Therapy: aka Puppy Cuddles @ The Dale
Unwind with an hour of puppy cuddles in a calm studio with tea, coffee and great vibes. The best kind of therapy!
📍 The Dale, Chippendale / Saturday 15 November 2025 / sessions from 10am, 11:30am and 1pm

🐾 Dog Day @ The Courty
A paw-ty for pups and their people! Enjoy pet-friendly stalls, Greyhound Rescue, and pro pup portraits by Junglehammer.
📍 The Courthouse Hotel, Newtown / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 1pm – 4pm

🌿 Greens End of Year Social @ Leichhardt Bowlo
Wrap up the year with the Inner West Greens. Connect, reflect, and celebrate with local members and friends. All welcome.
📍Leichhardt Bowlo / Saturday 15 November 2025 / From 2pm

⚽ A-League Women: Sydney FC v Perth Glory
Sydney FC return to Leichhardt Oval for a family-friendly Sunday clash against Perth Glory.
📍Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 2:45pm

🏏 WBBL: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers @ Drummoyne Oval
The Sydney Thunder face off against the Sydney Sixers in a thrilling WBBL night clash.
📍Drummoyne Oval / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 7:10pm (Double Header from 3:40pm)

🎶 Pyrmont Ultimo Glebe Men’s Shed Annual Fundraiser Concert @ Leichhardt Bowlo
Enjoy live performances from the Shed’s musical groups, raffles with local prizes, and help raise funds for Glebe Youth Service. 💰 Tix $25 + bf.
📍 Leichhardt Bowlo / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 6pm – 10pm

👉️ 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 16 November 2025 / 9am – 1pm

🛍️ Vintage Market Day @ The Merchants Warehouse
Hunt for vintage treasures, antiques, and design finds at this massive warehouse market, complete with a sausage sizzle.
📍The Merchants Warehouse, Annandale / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 9am – 5pm

🥢 Chinatown – Street Food & Stories
Explore Sydney’s Chinatown through taste and tales on this 2.5-hour guided tour, sampling regional Chinese street foods while uncovering fascinating local history and culture.
📍Chinatown / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 11:30am ♿️

🍰 Cookbook Club: Sweet Treat Edition
A cosy Sunday social for dessert lovers — bring a homemade treat (or just your sweet self) and enjoy tea, tunes, and great company. Come solo or with friends, everyone’s welcome at the table.
📍Not-So Secret Society HQ, Glebe / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 1pm – 3:30pm

📝 Spoken Word and Poetry @ We Three
Join local poets and wordsmiths for an open mic afternoon in the Radish Lounge. Complimentary entry and everyone’s welcome to share or listen.
📍 We Three, Marrickville / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 2pm – 5pm

⚽ Wests APIA FC v Bayswater City SC @ Leichhardt Oval
Witness history as Wests APIA FC face Bayswater City SC in the final group match of the Australian Championship. Gates open at 3:30pm for this high-stakes clash under lights.
📍 Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield / Sunday 16 November 2025 / 4:30pm kick-off

🏙️ Living Cities: To the Streets!
Hear from local designers as they share creative ideas for transforming small public spaces across the Inner West. Presented by Inner West Council Libraries as part of the Architecture Street series.
📍 Haberfield Centre and Library / Tuesday 18 November 2025 / 6:30pm – 8pm (doors 6pm) ♿️

🏺Modern Marvels: Treasures of the New Grand Egyptian Museum
Join Conservator Ali Ibrahim for a fascinating talk on Egypt’s new Grand Egyptian Museum, its remarkable artefacts, and the conservation work behind the collection. Presented in partnership with the University of Sydney, Chau Chak Wing Museum and AME.
📍 Marrickville Library and Pavilion / Tuesday 18 November 2025 / 6:30pm – 7:30pm ♿️

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🌮 Messina Eats x Frankie’s Tortas & Tacos
Messina’s Marrickville car park transforms into a Mexican street food fiesta for one weekend only! Frankie’s Tortas & Tacos are serving up carnitas, beef and mushroom tacos, plus crispy pollo tortas and corn chips with guac. Save room for dessert…the limited-edition Chocoflan Churros features Fior di Latte gelato, caramel flan, chocolate mud cake and hot churros. Eat, sip and fiesta all afternoon
📍Messinaville Carpark, Marrickville / Friday 14 November & Saturday 15 November 2025 / 12pm – late

☕ Primary Coffee Lands in Marrickville
Primary Coffee Roastery & Espresso Bar has opened its second location, bringing its Potts Point roastery ethos to Marrickville. The new store is pouring seven days a week, offering the same focus on quality coffee that’s made the original such a favourite.
📍 Primary Coffee, 38A Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
🕒 Monday to Friday 6am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am – 3pm
👉 Check out their Socials for more info.

🍸Lily Fields New Gin Bar Launch @ Leichhardt Bowlo🍸
Lily Fields Distilling Co celebrates its 3rd birthday, and Australian Gin Day, with a gin-fuelled garden party at Leichhardt Bowlo. A fine food pop-up, a roaming brass band, and $10 Happy Hour drinks from 1pm to 5pm. Don’t miss their new gin bar launch.
📍Leichhardt Bowling Club, Leichhardt / Saturday 15 November 2025 / 1pm – 5pm

🍻 Pickled Monkey Brewing Marrickville | Tuesday to Friday | 4:30pm – 6:30pm (extended to 7:30pm Thursdays) | $6 Schooners of Pickled Monkey Beer and $8 Glasses of House Wine – see venue for terms and conditions.

🎭 Get Sando @ Flight Path Theatre
A dark family comedy set in a beachside town where an online journalist moves back home, igniting an intergenerational battle while exposing a corrupt councillor with a dangerous secret.
📍 Flight Path Theatre, Marrickville / Saturday 15 November to Saturday 22 November 2025 / 7:30pm

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

Have a fun weekend!

Jess