Your guide to the best of the Inner West from 21 to 23 November

Good morning, Inner Westies.

From the Christmas Latin Market and secondhand fashion sales to a Malaysian Festival and The Big Blue at Leichhardt Oval, your weekend is officially sorted.

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

Have a great weekend,
Jess

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🏠 Home of the Week 🏘

10 Bay Road, Russell Lea

A new build by PAMA Constructions, BAIA spans four levels with an internal lift, north-east aspect and floor-to-ceiling glass opening to district and water views. Engineered oak flooring, Imperial Green quartzite and marble create a calm, refined feel, while two alfresco areas with full outdoor kitchens connect to the rumpus, media space and Onyx mosaic pool. The master suite has its own balcony and outlook. And with a four-car stacker plus a driveway, you can forget the usual Inner West parking shuffle.

📍 4 bed / 4 bath / 5 car
👉 Listed with Kosas Property

🍺 Empire Hotel in Annandale Hits the Market 🍻

The Empire Hotel at 103 Parramatta Road is up for sale, generating around $3.7 million annually across its bar, restaurants, 21 boutique accommodation rooms, and 19 gaming machines. The three-level heritage pub spans 800 square metres on a prime corner site, with a 3am liquor licence (Thursday to Saturday), two restaurants, and an adjoining commercial tenancy. The property sits in line for the Parramatta Road Corridor strategy, bringing 8,000 new dwellings to the area. It's being sold following the collapse of Jon Adgemis' Public Hospitality group. Expressions of interest close 4pm, 8 December. Reckon we could get a syndicate together and claim a corner of Annandale?

👉 Listed with HTL Property

♻ Marrickville Gets Drive-Through Return and Earn Depot

Marrickville's first Return and Earn depot opened at 54 Smidmore Street, processing up to 100 containers per minute with drive-through access for bulk returns. The staffed depot is open daily 7am to 6pm and joins 12 other return points across the Inner West, where locals have recycled over 235 million containers since 2017.

👉 Learn more

🍪 Cookie Art in the Chrissie Cotter Gallery (ages 12 to 18)
A hands-on workshop decorating cookies with royal icing, fondant and textured designs, plus a visit to the Young Artist Exhibition.

📅 Sat 22 Nov / 11am – 12:30pm
📍 Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

🛹 Skate of Mind (ages 6+)
A skateboarding takeover at Carriageworks with a pro skater demo and an open skate session for anyone aged six and up.

📅 Sat 22 Nov / 12pm – 2pm
📍 Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🎨 Wonder Full Face Painting
Choose from reindeer, snowmen or snowflakes at this complimentary pop-up face-painting session.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 3pm – 7pm
📍Broadway Sydney

🎄Fringy Christmas Trees
Cut, fold and decorate colourful paper to make a fringed Christmas tree to take home. 💰 $3

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 10am, 11am & 12pm
📍Broadway Sydney

🐻 Minis Wonder Full Pour Palz Keyring Workshop
Kids mix, swirl and pour vibrant paints to create a Pour Palz keyring. 💰$3

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 10am, 11am & 12pm
📍Broadway Sydney

👪 Parents’ Group
A relaxed morning catch-up where parents can share experiences while the kids play.

📆 Tue 25 Nov / 9:30am – 11:30am
📍Little BIG House, Summer Hill

🐢 Water Safety Storytime (ages 3 to 5)
A special storytime with Inner West Aquatics and Terry the Turtle introducing little ones to the basics of water safety.

📆 Wed 26 Nov / 10:30am – 11:30am
📍Balmain Library ♿️

🎤 Women’s Singing Circle – Mums & Bubs
Join other mums for an inclusive singing circle that celebrates community and wellbeing. 💰 $20

📆 Wed 26 Nov / 10am – 11:30am
📍 Little BIG House, Summer Hill

🌙 Twilight Storytime (ages 3 to 5)
A cosy evening session with bedtime stories and songs. Pyjamas and favourite soft toys encouraged.

📅 Thu 27 Nov / 5:30pm – 6pm
📍Dulwich Hill LIbrary

COMING UP

🕺 KPOP Soda Pop Short Course (ages 4 to 8)
A three-week K-pop dance course where kids learn the Soda Pop routine and record a fun group video.

📅 Mon 1 Dec / 4pm – 4:45pm
📍 Tropical Soul Kids, Annandale

KIDS EAT FREE

🧒 The Sackville Hotel, Rozelle | Monday | Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult main + parents can enjoy $12 margs (classic, spicy or seasonal) – see venue for terms & conditions.

ALL WEEKEND

🎁 Christmas Latin Makers Market
Latin American market with handmade gifts, art, jewellery, homewares and Latin food, drink, music and culture.

📆 Sat 22 Nov 10am – 7pm & Sun 23 Nov 10am – 4pm
📍Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🎄 Floating Christmas Tree
This floating Christmas tree on Cockle Bay glows by night and makes the perfect festive photo backdrop.

📆 Fri 21 Nov to Sat 27 Dec
📍Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

🍷 Good Food & Wine Show Sydney Christmas Market
Three-day market with over 150 gourmet producers, curated gifts, tastings and live chef demos.

📆 Fri 21 Nov 4pm – 9pm, Sat 22 Nov & Sun 23 Nov 10am – 5pm
📍ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

🔮 Ashfield Crystals Creatives & Mystics Fair
Two-day indoor fair with crystals, makers, mystics, healers, workshops, kids activities and curated creative stalls.

📆 Sat 22 Nov & Sun 23 Nov / 10am – 5pm
📍Wests Ashfield Leagues Club

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

🛍️ Kilo Sale Sydney @ Marrickville
Shop secondhand fashion and pay by the kilo at this free, first-come-first-served sale.

📆 Fri 21 Nov / 3pm – 7pm & Sat 22 Nov / 9am – 1pm
📍Marrickville

FRIDAY

👉️ Flour Mill Christmas Night Market
Head there for handcrafted gifts, great food, live performances and Christmas cheer.

📆 Fri 21 Nov / 4pm – 9pm
📍1 Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill

🧘 Sit For A Bit
Guided meditation with light movement, social connection and time to simply do nothing together.

📆 Fri 21 Nov / 6pm – 7:30pm
📍Frontyard, Marrickville

🎤 Karnival of Karaoke
A circus-themed karaoke night hosted by a real clown, kicking off Ashfield Bowlo’s 136th birthday celebrations.

📆 Fri 21 Nov / from 8pm
📍Ashfield Bowling Club

🌀 Singing Circles – United in Sound Explore vocal improvisation, rhythm and body percussion in a warm, collaborative space.

📆 Fri 21 Nov / 6pm – 8pm
📍Together2, Rozelle

SATURDAY

🇲🇾 Malaysian Festival
A full-day celebration of Malaysian food, culture and performances, featuring hawker stalls, workshops, crafts, live music and traditional dance.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 10am – 8pm
📍Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

🚣 Try Dragon Boating with ACCA
A beginner-friendly dragon boating session with the ACCA racing team, offering a fun intro to the sport on Rozelle Bay.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 8:30am – 10:30am
📍 Rozelle Bay Public Pontoon, Annandale

♻️ Household chemical clean-out and e-waste event
Drop off unwanted chemicals and broken electronics, with safe disposal and recycling provided by Inner West Council.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 9am – 3:30pm
📍St Peters Depot (Bolton Street rear entrance)

📈 Have your say: draft Economic Development Strategy
Inner West Council invites community feedback on its draft Economic Development Strategy at this drop-in session.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 11:30am – 12:30pm
📍Ashfield Library

🚲 Repair Your Bike Course
A hands-on workshop covering essential bike care, repairs and safety checks, presented by the Green Living Centre.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill

🎵 In This Heart
A moving concert by Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir featuring songs that explore memory, connection and joy.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 3pm – 4:45pm
📍Petersham Town Hall

🍷 Clay & Bubbles Workshop
Make your own ceramic cup or bowl while sipping bubbles, with all materials and glazing included. 💰 $110

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 4pm – 6pm
📍 Tramsheds, Forest Lodge

🧘 Sound Meditation
A vocal sound bath, using crystal singing bowls and voice to support relaxation and emotional release. 💰 $30

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 4pm – 4:45pm
📍 Little BIG House, Summer Hill

🎄 Camp As Christmas
A festive drag pageant at The Imperial with performances by Minnie Cooper, Etcetera Etcetera, Aunty Tamara and Troyston Lee.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 8:30pm & 9:30pm
📍The Imperial Hotel, Erskineville

⚽ The Big Blue: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC hosts Melbourne Victory in a high-intensity A-League rivalry clash at Leichhardt Oval.

📆 Sat 22 Nov / 7:35pm – 9pm ♿️
📍 Leichhardt Oval

SUNDAY

🏏 WBBL: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades
The Sydney Thunder face off against the Melbourne Renegade in a thrilling WBBL clash.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / 10am
📍Drummoyne Oval

🧗‍♂️ Hey Unlock x Matcha Meets Sydney
A fun mash-up of bouldering and matcha. Climb, sip and unwind with this active social session.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / 11am – 3pm
📍BlocHaus Bouldering, Leichhardt

🎳 Leichhardt Women’s Bowling Club 100-Year Celebration
A once-in-a-century celebration with barefoot bowls, a Bowls Spider game and a special display showcasing club history.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / 11am – 4pm
📍Leichhardt Women’s Bowling Club

🎉 Ashfield Bowlo Turns 136!
Celebrate 136 years of community, cold beers and Bowlo culture with DJs, half-price bowls, a massive birthday raffle and the launch of their upgraded summer recreational green.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / From 12pm
📍Ashfield Bowling Club

🎬 Songs Inside – Q&A Screening
A screening followed by a live Q&A exploring the stories of incarcerated women learning music and writing their own songs.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / 2pm – 4pm
📍Dendy Cinema Newtown

🎶 Misa Criolla & Navidad Nuestra
Coro Austral and Instituto Cervantes present Ariel Ramirez’s Misa Criolla and Navidad Nuestra, performed with traditional Latin American instruments.

📆 Sun 23 Nov / 3pm – 4:30pm
📍Ashfield Town Hall

COMING UP

🚶 Active Transport Community Meeting
UTS is seeking local feedback on the Active Transport Program introduced during the Sydenham–Bankstown rail closure, with an in-person community meeting in Marrickville.

📆 Wed 26 Nov / 5:30pm – 7pm
📍Herb Greedy Hall, Marrickville

🎄 Georgia Draws A House Christmas Market
A festive pop-up with Santa’s craft workshops, 16 maker stalls, a street choir and a live house-drawing drop where you pay what you like.

📅 Sat 29 Nov / From 8am
📍398 Parramatta Road, Petersham

🌬️ Inner Altar – Breathwork and Spinal Energetics
A three-hour ceremonial breathwork and spinal energetics session weaving grounding, movement and sound to support deep emotional release and alignment, facilitated by Lee Duncan, a physiotherapist and holistic wellness practitioner who blends western medicine with traditional healing practices.

📆 Sat 29 Nov / 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍Zenly Yoga Studio, St Peters

💃 DRAGSILOG
A Filipino drag-brunch pop-up featuring Tita’s brunch menu, drinks and a high-energy performance by Karna Ford. It’s a free event, but food must be ordered. Book ahead.

📅 Sat 6 Dec / 1pm – 2pm
📍TITA, Marrickville

Joe's Tavern opened mid-October at 206 Australia Street, a 30-seat New York tavern-style spot named after founder Joe Valore. Elvis Abrahamowicz, Måns Engberg, and Lauren Eldridge are cooking prawn cocktails, crab and cornbread, cold cuts, steaks, and Joe's 50/50 burger. Lauren's Knickerbocker Glory is the dessert move. Michael Nicolian's running the bar with classic cocktails. Walk-ins welcome. Dinner seven nights, weekend lunch available.
📍206 Australia St, Newtown / Dinner Mon to Sun 5:30pm – 10pm, Weekends 12pm – 2:30pm
👉 See their Website and Socials for more info.

Tokyo Lamington is taking part in Fairy Bread Reimagined, serving a special fairy bread–inspired creation for one weekend only. The nationwide fundraiser sees cafés reworking the classic treat, with each venue donating proceeds to The Pyjama Foundation to support kids in foster care.
📍Tokyo Lamington, Newtown / Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov

🍺 The Sackville Reopens After Full Reno

Image courtesy of The Sackville Hotel

The Sacky is back with a fresh new look. The revamped street bar now opens right onto Darling Street, with new outdoor seating, sunny window booths, and refreshed interiors built for long lunches, cold beers, and weekend catch-ups. The food menu's been updated with share plates and pub classics, and they're running a Tuesday $30 Pasta & Wine night.

📍The Sackville Hotel, Rozelle
👉 See their Website & Socials for more info.

Happy Hour Heroes

🍹 The Sackville Hotel Rozelle – see venue for terms and conditions

  • Monday to Friday | 4pm – 6pm | $7 House Beer & Wine, $8 Spirits, $12 Margs & Spritz & $6 Sliders (or 4 for $20) .

  • Saturday & Sunday | 3pm – 5pm | $3 Oysters & $7 Mini Martinis.

  • Sunday | Bottomless Lunch, $14 Bloody Mary’s & live music from 3pm.

🍸 Tita Marrickville | Wednesday to Sunday | 5pm – 7pm | $8 beer and $12 cocktails (must be ordered with food) – see venue for terms and conditions.

Inner West Council

GreenWay Official Opening Announced
Sydney's newest walking, cycling, art, and nature corridor opens Sunday 14 December with a community celebration at Johnson Park, Dulwich Hill from 10am. The GreenWay has been funded by the NSW Government in association with Inner West Council.
👉 Find out more

Council Launches $500M Infrastructure Fund
Inner West Council launched a $500 million infrastructure fund to invest in parks, playgrounds, transport links, and community facilities over the next 15 years. The Building Our Community campaign is now seeking resident input on priorities through online tools and in-person consultations, with a draft plan expected mid-2026.
👉 Learn more and have your say here.

Reuse and Repair App
Inner West Council recently launched the online Reuse and Repair Map connecting residents with local businesses and social enterprises offering reuse and repair services.
👉 See the map here
👉 See an overview on it here by Reverse Garbage

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Have a fun weekend!

Jess

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