Good morning, Inner Westies. It’s another big weekend as Carriageworks hosts both the Southeast Aboriginal Arts Market and Torres Strait Islander culture workshop, while the Nepal Festival transforms Darling Harbour into a vibrant celebration of heritage and community. Get out and enjoy the warmer weather this weekend.

In today’s Inner West Guide:

• Events This Weekend 🪩 🎶

• Our Recommended Park & Picnic of the Week 🧒 🛝 

• Local 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 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

🛝 Park Picnic @ Strathfield Park: There is a lot on offer at this park. You’ve got a large playground inclusive of all ability’s, kid’s bike track, sporting fields, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, undercover areas, BBQ areas and picnic facilities, rotunda, public toilets and change facilities. The playground has just had additional equipment added and toilets are nearby. If you get hungry or want a coffee The RedRoof Cafe has got you covered. You can get there by bus or car. Street parking available nearby.

🎨 Young Creatives: For the Love of Art (ages 13 to 24): Join artist and writer Artemisia Cornett for a workshop that helps you express your thoughts and feelings about art. You'll learn how to look at exhibitions and individual artworks to create meaningful interpretations and feedback. This workshop will guide you in turning your observations into a unique writing style that you can use in different professional and academic settings. | Saturday 23 November | 11 AM to 1 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

🌿 NAISDA Torres Strait Islander Culture Workshop (8+): Discover the richness of Torres Strait Islander culture as you explore the deep connection between people, stories, water, and land through joyful movement, language and song. Experience the vibrant spirit and rhythm of Moa Island in this unique workshop filled with celebration and connection. All Ages (8+). Free; Registrations essential. Limited spots available. Guardians must remain in attendance. | Saturday 23 November | 11 AM to 12 PM - Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🪟 Young Creatives: Through the Looking Glass (ages 12 to 16): Create your own stained-glass-inspired art. Starts outside with some fun nature drawings. Then, you'll head back inside to use stencils to turn those drawings into colourful pieces for your window. | Sunday 24 November | 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

🧸 Play: A Building Block of Child Development: Support your child's early play development at this workshop exploring toys, activities, and strategies. Designed for parents and carers of children aged 6 months to 4 years with disabilities or developmental delays, though strategies are relevant for all children. Free, bookings essential. | Monday 25 November | 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Plumtree Children's Services, Marrickville

🏖️ Water Play to Escape the Heat: It’s going to be warm this weekend through to early next week. Let the kids cool down at a water play park in or nearby to the Inner West. Here is a sample of some of the great places to cool off…

•  Darling Harbour: Probably Sydney’s best water play park. Water play open 8am to 6pm. Plenty of shaded areas, toilets and food options. The new section of the playground is great for older kids, but it’s quite hard to keep an eye on your kids when busy due to the design. Tumbalong Park, Darling Quarter, 1 – 25 harbour Street, Darling Harbour

• Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre: 4 pools and an aqua play area that is indoors. Indoor aqua pool open Monday to Sunday 9AM to 8PM. Plenty of shaded areas, toilets and on-site Cafe. See website for entry fees. 17 Zetland Avenue, Zetland

• Mary O’Brien Reserve @ Zetland: Water play area open 8am to 6pm every day except Tuesday. Plus 2 playgrounds, BBQ’s, shaded areas and a bike/scooter path. Cafe across the road. Corner Joynton Avenue and Tilford Street, Zetland

• Pirrama Park Playground @ Pyrmont: Water play open 8am to 6pm every day except Tuesday. Plus playground, shaded areas, toilets and cafe adjacent to playground. Cafe nearby and public toilets. Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

All Weekend

🍷 Good Food & Wine Show Sydney Christmas Market: Indulge in the magic of the festive season, featuring 150+ artisan producers of gourmet food, wine, and unique gifts. Find great gifts and festive treats that will delight your loved ones. | Friday 4 PM to 9 PM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM - Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🎭️ Live and Famous: A magical cabaret cocktail for all the family packed full of tricks, flips and fun. Marvel at mesmerising aerial acts and dare devil acrobatics. Experience Australia's National Youth Circus in the world's most beautiful Spiegeltent for the very first time. | Saturday and Sunday - Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🌿 Southeast Aboriginal Arts Market: The SOUTHEAST Aboriginal Arts Market returns to Carriageworks this November, featuring 33 Aboriginal artists showcasing traditional and contemporary works across multiple mediums. Meet artists from NSW, ACT, Victoria, Murray-Darling basin, and Tasmania, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists. | Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM - Carriageworks, Eveleigh

🖼️ 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. | Friday to Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

Friday

🏸 Social Pickleball @ Petersham: Gear up for a game of indoor pickleball fun in Petersham! Ideal for anyone new to pickleball. All equipment provided. Just bring yourself – they handle all the gear you need for the game. Register to secure your spot. 6 PM to 8 PM - Fort Street High School, Petersham

🛍️ Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking: Everyone can benefit from being online and connected no matter where they live, how old they are or where their interests lie. The Tech Savvy Seniors program is a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra offering free technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings essential. | 10 AM to 12 PM - Concord Library

🎦 Film Club: 20 Feet from Stardom: Are you a film lover? Come along to this free monthly film club screenings. Runs during school term. Bookings are essential. | 2 PM to 4 PM - Balmain Library

📚️ Young Creatives: Live Readings: This year's Young Creatives Award winning writers bring their work to life in this reading session. Judges Dave Drayton and Ang Collins present the winning entries and share their collective creative output. Book your spot now. | 6 PM to 8:30 PM - Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Camperdown

Saturday

🇳🇵Nepal Festival @ Darling Harbour: Experience the vibrant spirit of Nepal at the Darling Harbour Nepal Festival. Enjoy authentic Nepalese cuisine, captivating performances, and explore traditional crafts. | 11 AM to 10 PM - Darling Harbour

🏭️ History Tour: Dark Tales, Lost Buildings and Historic Sites: Join Heather, the author of Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt on a tour of Leichhardt, following its growth and the historical incidents, accidents and crimes that have left their mark. Free. Register to secure your spot. | 10 AM to 11:30 AM - Leichhardt Library

🌳 Nature Trail Opening @ Concord: Celebrate the completion of the City of Canada Bay's first official nature trail. Join hands-on educational activities to help you learn about the amazing local plants and animals that make the area unique. Suitable for all ages. Register online to join the guided walks and native bee workshop. | 10 AM to 12 PM - Edwards Park, Concord

✍️ Addi Rd Writers' Festival 2024: 2024 marks the fourth birthday of the Addi Road Writers' Festival, one of the most innovative literary and storytelling events in Australia. The theme this year is 'Cost of Living'. | 11 AM to 6 PM - Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

📽️ Young Creatives: Mini Film Festival: Join us for a fun night with friends to watch the shortlisted and winning films from this year's Young Creatives Awards. Everyone is welcome, families, friends, teachers, and film lovers. Enjoy some popcorn and drinks while celebrating the amazing young filmmakers from the Inner West. | 6 PM to 8 PM - Marrickville Library and Pavilion

♻️ Re Place Preloved Clothing - all under $20: Visit the Inner West Sustainability Hub to buy high quality reused clothing and divert clothes from landfill. 11 AM to 3 PM - Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill

Sunday

👉️ Ashfield Community Market: Food, stalls, entertainment, face painting and more. 10 AM to 3 PM - Ashfield Public School

🫶 KIN:The Inner West Sustainable Futures Festival: A day of interaction with art, music, and workshops, harnessing the momentum that exists within us; that which allows us to dream differently, hope actively, and navigate determinedly towards a better future. | 11:30 AM to 5 PM - Temple on the Park, Newtown

🌳 Care for our Balmain bushland: Maintained by volunteers since the 2000s, this rare patch of Balmain Peninsula bushland features eucalypts, native shrubs, and a wooden walkway. Join the community group every 3rd and 4th Sunday to help with weeding and maintenance. | 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Balmain Bushcare, Baybill Street, Balmain

Friday

• Botany View Hotel Newtown | Dead Routes + Pitt | 8 PM

• Buddy's Bar Newtown | Seaweed On Sticks | 7 PM

• Butchers Brew Bar Dulwich Hill | Jo Fabro | 8 PM

• Chrissie Cotter Gallery Camperdown | Young Creatives: Live Readings | 6 PM to 8:30 PM

• Enmore Theatre | The Saints '73-'78 + Kim Salmon & The Surrealists | 7:30 PM

• Factory Floor @ The Factory Marrickville | Bronte Alva | 7:30 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Set It Off + Chez, Friends of Friends | 7 PM

• Goodspace @ The Lord Gladstone | Arthouse + Lili Alaska & James Grandison, Locian, Bindarray, Gem, Thy Howler, Myxi Bun | 6 PM

• Marrickville Bowling Club | Magic Machine | 8:30 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | In Two Minds + The Peacemakers, Last Chance Roxy | 7 PM

• Petersham Bowlo | Carb On Carb + Snape, Potential | 8 PM

• Pleasure Club Newtown | Silky Road + ÅLIBII | 9 PM

• Red Rattler Theatre Marrickville | Maybe in May + Boys At The Back, Sonnet And The Breadboys | 7 PM

• Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar Glebe | Rachel Greene | 7:30 PM

• The Chippo Hotel Chippendale | The Carry-On | 7:30 PM

• The Duke of Enmore | Turtle Skull + Greyhound, Ugly Mug | 7 PM

• The Fusebox @ The Factory Marrickville | Svntax Error + Recalibrate | 8 PM

• The Lansdowne Chippendale | Stirr + The Laces, Patch., Aphrodisiac | 8 PM

• The Lansdowne Chippendale | JessB | 8:30 PM

• The Townie Newtown | Only At The Movies + Aliya | 9:30 PM

• The Vanguard Newtown | Orpheus Omega + Carmeria | 8 PM

• Trocadero Room Enmore | DiLL & Seafood Fred + Roh Iyer | 7 PM

• Trocadero Room Enmore | Innerwest Hop + Yasmina Sadiki | 11 PM

• Vic on the Park Marrickville | Full Flower Moon Band + Velvet Trip | 10 PM

Saturday

• Botany View Hotel Newtown | Monkey Dot + Our Mutual Friend, Palena | 8 PM

• Crowbar Leichhardt | WAAX + Hevenshe, The Toothpicks | 8 PM

• Enmore Hotel | Old Goat Smoke + Death Penalty | 9 PM

• Enmore Theatre | The Church | 8 PM

• Factory Floor @ The Factory Marrickville | Cøsmix + Alibii, Moonwood | 7:30 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Small Fry Rock + Butterfingers, Ben Ely [Regurgitator] | 12 PM

• Factory Theatre Marrickville | Anees | 7:30 PM

• Foundry 616 Ultimo | Major Zulu | 8:30 PM

• Gasoline Pony Marrickville | McMahon & Short | 3 PM

• Gasoline Pony Marrickville | Soulcraft | 8 PM

• Lazy Thinking Dulwich Hill | Licklash | 8 PM

• Manning Bar Camperdown | Freeform + Theo Parrish, Soichi Terada, Suze Ijó, Mazzacles, Alec Sander, AHJU, Ciara, Unpin, Velodrome DJs | 7 PM

• Manning Bar Camperdown | Theo Parrish + Soichi Terada, Alec Sander, Ahju, Ciara, Unpin | 7 PM

• Marrickville Bowling Club | Fruit Tones + Gee Tee, Delivery | 7:30 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | Citizenfire + Whopping Big Naughty, Shark Arm | 3 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | The Local Romance + Reddshift, Postcards From Pluto | 7 PM

• Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar Glebe | Paisley Blazer | 7:30 PM

• Sneaky Possum Chippendale | The Bush Doofs + Kontrasto | 8:30 PM

• The Abercrombie Chippendale | Close Friends 005 + trance mums, Hilton. | 10 PM

• The Bridge Hotel Rozelle | Mark Williams + Taylor B-W | 7:30 PM

• The Duke of Enmore | Black Rheno + Dark Horse, Backhand, Mourners | 7 PM

• The Eveleigh Hotel | Saturday Jazz + Novak Manojlovic, Miles Thomas | 4 PM

• The Fusebox @ The Factory Marrickville | Cheeky Leash + Slim Jimz, Bobby Uncle, The Daturas | 7:30 PM

• The Lansdowne Chippendale | Sophie May + Maia Toakley | 7 PM

• The Vanguard Newtown | The Pigs | 7 PM

• Trocadero Room Enmore | Radium Dolls + O.M.R., Special Features | 7 PM

• Vic on the Park Marrickville | byjaye + harper | 9 PM

Sunday

• Butchers Brew Bar Dulwich Hill | Soluna | 7 PM

• Crowbar Leichhardt | A. Swayze & The Ghosts + Nice Biscuit, Arbes | 7:30 PM

• Gasoline Pony Marrickville | The Western Distributors | 4 PM

• Gasoline Pony Marrickville | The Nozzles | 6 PM

• Lazy Thinking Dulwich Hill | Wybie + Mia Petra, Ebs, Sliced Diamonds | 4 PM

• LazyBones Marrickville | Sex on the Telly | 5 PM

• MoshPit Bar Erskineville | Carmon + Molli, Jemima Dunsmore, Axon Bower | 3 PM

• Palomino Lounge Enmore | Rhys Love | 7:30 PM

• Petersham Bowlo | Patina + Meshky, Bower | 2 PM

• Petersham Bowlo | Blue Cocoon + Jesse McCormack, Wolf and the New World Disorder | 6:30 PM

• The Chippo Hotel Chippendale | Ebi Nori & The Phantom Fingers + Leah Wilkie [Kyoshi], Ainslie Farrell, DEDPAN | 12 PM

• The Courtyard @ The Factory Marrickville | Jasper & The Jokers + Maia Toakley, Eagle Ray, El Coyote | 1 PM

• The Dock Redfern | MaschinenKrieger + 704 W High St, Anonymous, SWANN b2b callanan | 8 PM

• The Eveleigh Hotel | Sunday Jazz + Tilly Street Quartet featuring Artie Washington | 2 PM

• The Lansdowne Chippendale | Badgey & Bands + Ash Lane, THE OIs, Fever Dream | 7:30 PM

• The Townie Newtown | Queen Porter Stomp + Underwards | 5 PM

• Vic on the Park Marrickville | T Party + Adam Newling, The Pretty Littles, Molly Rocket, Misso | 4 PM

• Yulli's Brews Alexandria | Heaps Grass + Neko | 5 PM

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