Good morning, Inner Westies. This weekend brings a vibrant mix of family-friendly events, live music, and cultural festivities across the Inner West and surrounds. From local music acts to street parties and children's activities, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

In today’s Inner West Guide:

• Events This Weekend 🪩 🎶 including Stanmore Music Festival and Sydney Streets at Redfern

• Our Recommended Park & Picnic of the Week 🧒 🛝 

• Local Gig Guide, including Sarah Blasko 🎸 🎵

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

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

— Jess Thorning

Keep Kids Busy Guide 🧒 👶 

🛝 Park Picnic @ Cabarita Park: There is a lot on offer at this park. You’ve got a large playground, undercover areas, BBQ areas with seating, Cabarita Swimming Centre (with a toddler pool), foreshore areas (swimmable beach), picnic tables and water views. The playground has just had additional equipment added and toilets are nearby. If you get hungry Sanders Kiosk has got you covered. It’s a short walk from the playground area. You can get there by ferry or car. Parking is metered.

❗️VR Quest @ St Peters: You can keep older kids and teens entertained here for hours. There is a VR arcade, VR escape game and VR multiplayer games. Fun with family and friends. Open Friday 3 PM to 9 PM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM. Saint Peters.

🎵 📚️ Stanmore Music Festival @Family Tales at Stanmore Library: Family Tales introduces the enjoyment of books and rhythm in a lively weekend session aimed at children aged 0-5. Two sessions available. No bookings required. | Saturday 16 November | 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - Stanmore Library

🗣️ Young Creatives: Pop-up Choir (suitable for 13+): Join this special pop-up of Slapdash Choir to celebrate the Inner West Young Creatives Awards. Come along to learn fun pop songs and be amazed at how good you sound! No sheet music and no pressure – just easy songs and good vibes. | Sunday 17 November | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

🧒 📚️ Korean Multicultural Preschool Storytime @ Rhodes: For preschoolers aged 3–5 years and their parents or carers. Multicultural Preschool Storytime helps children to develop language skills and imagination through magical stories, songs and rhymes in Korean | Monday 18 November | 10:15 AM to 11 AM - The Learning Space, Rhodes

👶 Burwood Babies: For babies 6 - 18 months, Burwood Babies is held weekly on Tuesdays at 10 AM during school term time. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. | Tuesday 19 November | 10 AM - Burwood Library

🚌 Magic Yellow Bus: The Magic Yellow Bus is a mobile play group for kids aged 0 to 6 years and their families. Check for daily updates as it occasionally has to be cancelled for unforeseen reasons.

• Mondays | War Memorial Park, Leichhardt | 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

• Tuesdays | McNeilly Park, Marrickville | 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

• Wednesday | Petersham Park, Petersham | 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

• Thursdays | Enmore Park, Marrickville | 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Weekend Preview 😎

All Weekend

❣️ Christmas Latin Makers Market: Blends live music, authentic cuisine, and cultural performances into a festive weekend celebration. Discover unique gifts while immersing yourself in Latin traditions and community spirit. | 11 AM to 5 PM - Marrickville Town Hall

🖼️ Young Creatives Awards Winners Exhibition: This exhibition features the shortlisted works of the Young Creatives Awards 2024. Celebrate the talent of our young creatives and discover themes and styles that resonate with the next generation of visual artists. | 10 AM to 4 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

🗺️ Garage Sale Trail: Continues this weekend. If you haven’t made plans to hit the trail yet, head to their website and use the national map to search for sales all across the country. There are plenty of sales planned in the Inner West.

🎨 Public Schools Arts Festival: The Exhibition runs until 17 November at Stirrup Gallery. Monday to Friday, 1 PM to 4 PM, Weekends, 11 AM to 3 PM. Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

Friday

🇮🇹 Italian Bingo @ Five Dock Library: Do you like bingo? Would you like to try Italian bingo and win some prizes? Head to Five Dock Library for some fun bingo and enjoy morning tea. Bingo calls will be made in both Italian and English, so everyone's welcome! 10 AM to 12 PM - Level 1/4/12 Garfield St, Five Dock

🧶 Social Knitting @ Balmain Library: Join a friendly group of social knitters. Everyone is welcome. First and third Friday of the month. Runs during school term. No bookings are required. 10 AM to 12 PM - Balmain Town Hall, 370 Darling St Balmain

Saturday

🥳 Sydney Streets @ Redfern: Head to Redfern Street for a family-friendly festival featuring local businesses with special offers, live entertainment, kids' activities, and outdoor dining. | 11 AM to 10 PM - Redfern St, Redfern

➡️ Marrickville West Primary School Garage Sale Trail: Shop from 50+ stalls selling vintage and pre-loved clothing, jewellery, toys, books, bric-a-brac, plants, food, coffee and more! | 9 AM to 2 PM - Marrickville West Primary School Grounds

🚲️ Bike drop off day with The Bower: Drop off your unwanted bikes at the Sustainability Hub. Watch expert recyclers from Bower Bikes dismantle bikes, turning parts into new possibilities. | 10 AM to 3 PM - Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill

⚽️ Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers: Get ready for an electrifying afternoon at Leichhardt Oval as our girls take on their rivals in their first Women's Home Derby Opener, full of excitement and passion! | 2:15 PM - Leichhardt Oval

🎄 Recycled Holiday Decoration Workshop: Create unique holiday decorations using Uptex (recycled textiles) and reused materials in this 45-minute class. Learn about sustainable fashion while crafting your own eco-friendly piece to take home. | 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM - Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill

Sunday

👉️ Flour Mill Markets @ Summer Hill: Fresh artisan baked goods, fresh produce, hot food and artisan products from local makers and creators. 9 AM to 1 PM -  1 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill

🍎 Concord Farmers Market: Bring your family, bring your shopping bags and stock up on delicious farm fresh local produce and join in all the fun. Stalls include: fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meats, fresh poultry, honey, olive oils, cheese, freshly baked breads & cakes, farm fresh eggs, fresh flowers and more! 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Cintra Park, Concord

🇵🇪 IncaFest 2024 @ Ashfield: A breath of fresh air from the Andes. IncaFest showcases the talent of the Peruvian community whilst promoting learning, solidarity and integrity. Music and dance performances, food & drink, and documentaries. | 12 PM to 7 PM - Ashfield Civic Centre

🇪🇺 Eurovision On Tour @ The Enmore: Eurovision on tour is bringing the Eurovision Song Contest to you! Experience a unique show full of legends and unforgettable moments from the past 68 editions of the biggest live music show on earth. | 9 PM - Newtown

🕺 Stale Biskitz Popping Battle & Workshops: Sydney street dance crew Stale Biskitz hits Carriageworks for an exciting line-up of free popping workshops (open to all) and 2v2 popping battles featuring some of the hottest talent on the battle scene. Free. Registration essential. | 3 workshops, various times - Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🗓️ Coming Up

🎻 Free Turangalîla-Symphonie Concert @ White Bay Power Station: The Sydney Youth Orchestra invites you to a breathtaking afternoon of orchestral mastery with its end-of-year concert at White Bay Power Station. This event is free and tickets are essential. | Sunday 15 December | 2 PM to 4:30 PM - White Bay Power Station, Rozelle

Happy Hour Heroes 🍻 🍸️

• Barrel Room by Akasha Leichhardt | Sunday 15th November | 4 PM to 11 PM | 2nd Birthday Celebration - Happy Hour All Night + Live DJ 5 PM to 8 PM.

• Chuck and Sons Brewing St Peters | This Friday | 12 PM to 3 PM | Schooners for Midi prices. See venue for terms.

• Coopers on King Newtown | This Friday | Mega Friday Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM $5 Beer, Wine & Spirits | 6 PM to 8 PM $12 Cocktails + Live Music from 8 PM to 10 PM. See venue for terms.

• Garcon Tramsheds | Every day | From 2 PM | 2 for 1 Cocktails. Popular cocktails include Jalapeno Margaritas, Honey My Whiskey, Tokyo Drift, Espresso Martini and Gin Fizz - See venue for terms.

• Newtown General Store | Daily | 4 PM to 6 PM Happy Hour + $3 Sydney Rock Oysters until sold out. See venue for terms.

Gig Guide 🎸

Friday

• Botany View Hotel Newtown | Bourke's + Cardigan Blue, Lily Begbie | 9 PM

• The Bridge Hotel Rozelle | Pseudo Echo | 7:30 PM

• Camelot Lounge Marrickville | Dallas Frasca + Roshani | 7 PM

• The Chippo Hotel Chippendale | Club MSG4000 + Paperclip, Cilla b2b lux, Nerdie, Jebbi b2b Console, Ketki b2b Taklimakan | 7:30 PM

• Crowbar Leichhardt | Fleshwater + Secret World, Futureheaven | 7 PM

• Darling Nikki's St Peters | Alex Lloyd | 8 PM

• The Duke of Enmore | Wicked Things | 7 PM

• Enmore Theatre | Hollow Coves + Felipe Baldomir | 8 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball [Gomez] + Buddy | 7:30 PM

• The Fusebox @ The Factory Marrickville | Peggy Frew [Art of Fighting] + Julia Johnson | 9:30 PM

• Foundry 616 Ultimo | Tokyo Groove Jyoshi (JPN) | 8:30 PM

• Lansdowne Chippendale | Teddy Rizzo + Bloody Arvo, Brown Snake, Parasocial | 8 PM

• Lazy Thinking Dulwich Hill | Patamon + Mona Mule, California Girls, Maschinenkrieger | 7 PM

• LazyBones Marrickville | Pat Thomas | 8 PM

• The Lord Gladstone Chippendale | Illy | 4 PM

• Goodspace @ The Lord Gladstone Chippendale | akasha + Maisie's Vacation | 6 PM

• Marrickville Bowling Club | Children Collide | 7:30 PM

• Miss Celie's Ashfield | Old School Funk | 7 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | The Hot Mess + The Salty Tenders | 7 PM

• Petersham Bowlo | Inebrious Bastard + TBX, Snitch Trial, Serial Pest | 8 PM

• Pleasure Club Newtown | Skeleten + Hugh B & The Modern Pop Ensemble, Killian | 9 PM

• Red Rattler Theatre Marrickville | Sienna Skies + Of Virtue, Clay J Gladstone | 8 PM

• The Townie Newtown | Coomba | 9:30 PM

• Trocadero Room Enmore | The Melodrones + Bridge Dog, Sad Girls Sex Club | 7 PM

• The Vanguard Newtown | Sex On Toast | 7 PM

• Vic on the Park Marrickville | Tasman Keith + Mad Proppa Deadly Allstars | 9 PM

• Waywards @ The Bank Hotel | Fungas + OMR, Poltergeist 9000, Finlay Ross | 8 PM

• Yulli's Brews | Blue Diner + Airline, monstahouse | 7 PM

Saturday

• Botany View Hotel Newtown | Miramar | 9 PM

• The Bridge Hotel Rozelle | Pseudo Echo | 7:30 PM

• The Chippo Hotel Chippendale | Overbreak + Ventura, Salem Rising | 7:30 PM

• Church St Studios Camperdown | Xani | 9 PM

• Darling Nikki's St Peters | Alex Lloyd | 8 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Sarah Blasko + Bec Sandridge | 7:30 PM

• Fraser Park (Sydney Portugal Community Club) | Carhartt WIP presents "Keys to The City" + Chelle Tamika, SOLLYY & Friends, Utility & Friends | 3 PM

• Gasoline Pony Marrickville | Big Merino | 8 PM

• Golden Barley Hotel Enmore | The Night Packers + VICTA & the King Street Horns | 8 PM

• Hopsters Brewery Enmore | Killrazer | 7 PM

• Lansdowne Chippendale | Dallas Crane | 8 PM

• Lazy Thinking Dulwich Hill | Mr. Industry + Pictures With Yuki, Monkey Dot, As Tears Go By | 6 PM

• LazyBones Marrickville | Holly Wild + Lunar Disco | 8 PM

• The Lord Gladstone Chippendale | Debaser Turns Two + Betty, Maia Toakley, Barley Passable [DJ], Fathers Favourite, Kate Moth, Kosher Groove, Harvey Karate [DJ], PUSH Mag DJs, Debaser DJs, Alec Mallia [DJ] | 4 PM

• Manning Bar Camperdown | Real Estate + FVNERAL | 7:30 PM

• Manning Bar Camperdown | San Cisco + Touch Sensitive [DJ], Salarymen | 8 PM

• Marrickville West Primary School Grounds | Marrickville West Primary School Garage Sale Trail | 9 AM to 2 PM

• Miss Celie's Ashfield | Chris O'Connor | 4 PM

• Miss Celie's Ashfield | Canines & Dragonfiles Feat. Bernice Tesara | 7 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | The Yahoos + The Future Thrills, Polybius | 3 PM

• Red Rattler Theatre Marrickville | Polly + Vertebrae, Pocketwatch | 7 PM

• Redfern Oval Community Hall | Redfern Park Follies Vol. 1 + Yvette Ofa Agapow, Society of Cutting Up Men, Granpa | 8 PM

• Redfern Street | Sydney Streets Redfern + Chonzu, Tom Adamson, Nikita, Marissa & The Guitar Man, Justine Eltakchi, Isaac Compton, Majeda, Cupholder DJs | 1 PM

• Sneaky Possum Chippendale | monstahouse + Aliya, Drama Club | 7 PM

• The Townie Newtown | Lady Lazarus + Raising Ravens | 9:30 PM

• Trocadero Room Enmore | Pop Filter + Julia Why?, Nick Griffith | 8 PM

• The Vanguard Newtown | Beckah Amani | 7 PM

• Vic on the Park Marrickville | Speed Mullet + The Salty Tenders | 9 PM

• Waywards @ The Bank Hotel | House of Her + Aircrash, Darcy Forever | 8 PM

Sunday

• The Bank Hotel @ Waywards | Jon Toogood | 7 PM

• Butchers Brew Bar Dulwich Hill | Martha Chess Phelps + Ally George | 8 PM

• The Chippo Hotel Chippendale | Airline + Chambers, Futureheaven, Stirr | 3 PM

• Church St Studios Camperdown | Dave Wells | 7 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Sarah Blasko + Jack Ladder | 6:30 PM

• Hopsters Brewery Enmore | Pete Marley & Matt Langley + Peta Caswell | 3 PM

• Marrickville Bowling Club | Sushi Taco All Stars | 4:30 PM

• Miss Celie's Ashfield | Andrew Dickeson Trio | 4 PM

• Miss Celie's Ashfield | Michael Griffen Trio | 7:30 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | Meow Meow and the Smackouts + Bad Form, Back Ups | 4 PM

• The Palomino Lounge Enmore | J.J. Geary | 7:30 PM

• The Vanguard Newtown | Natasha Bianca | 7 PM

• Yulli's Brews | April Rose Quartet | 5 PM

Thank You!

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to reply with any feedback.

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