Good morning, Inner Westies. So many things to see, taste, and do this weekend - from viral sandwiches to street festivals and live music galore! Don’t forget Daylight Savings ends this weekend.

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

Age 3, a new Japanese fried sandwich shop, recently opened its doors in Ultimo and is drawing big crowds. Their menu features delicious sweet and savoury sandwiches, including fun local specials like the lamington flavour. A must-try is the Ganache Matcha sandwich, which combines crispy fried shokupan bread with rich matcha ganache.

Let us know if you've been and what you thought!

📍 Shop 92, 732 Harris Street, Ultimo
👉 Check out their instagram for inspiration.

🧸 Toy Swap with Joy of Giving
Swap pre-loved toys, games, and books in good condition. Help teach kids about sustainability while reducing waste - just ensure items are clean and working. Saturday 📍 Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill / Saturday 5th April| 9:30am – 12:30am

🎭 Jack and the Beanstalk Family Concert
Embark on a musical journey with Jack as he encounters a giant, a golden goose, and the captivating narration of Nat Jobe, accompanied by The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams.
📍 Petersham Town Hall / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 9:30am & 11:30am ♿️

🌳 Explorers Play in the Park Playgroup @ Marrickville 
Join Plumtree to connect with other parents and our supportive team while your children play, learn and socialise with their peers. For babies and kids up to 3. Free. RSVP ahead.
📍 Jarvie Park, Marrickville / Monday 7th April 2025 / 9:30am

👕 Youth Week Thrift Flip (ages 12 to 24)
Unleash your inner fashion designer at this Youth Week event, where young creatives transform thrift store finds into one-of-a-kind pieces, showcasing the power of upcycling. This workshop is provided free to residents of the Inner West local government area.
📍 Inner West Sustainability Hub, Summer Hill / Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th April 2025 / 4pm – 7pm ♿️

🥳 Hip Hop Bunny Duo @ South Eveleigh
Get ready to be dazzled as a Hip Hop Bunny Duo takes to the streets with dance moves and infectious energy! Plus, keep an eye out for a sweet surprise up for grabs between performances.
 📍South Eveleigh / Thursday 10th April 2025 / 11am – 2pm

✨ Neon Playground 2.0 @ Haymarket 
Last weekend to see Chinatown and Haymarket transformed into a spectacle of neon lights, art installations, music, and food, showcasing works by Asian-Australian artists. Free.
📍 Dixon St and surrounding streets, Haymarket / Running to Sunday 6th April 2025

🌈 Our Stories, Our Dignity
Celebrate diversity and stand against racism at this immersive event exploring personal stories that inspire dignity and equality for all. Featuring live music, art exhibits and diverse cuisines celebrating our communities' cultural heritage.
📍 Marrickville Library & Pavilion / Friday 4th April 2025 / 5pm – 9pm ♿️

🧶 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.
📍 Balmain Town Hall / Friday 4th April 2025 / 10am – 12pm

🎉 StickyBeak Festival 2025
Sydney's best booze, food and music festival is back, this time at The Goods Line North in Ultimo including an awesome line up of the bars and restaurants and fbi.radio DJs on the decks.
📍 The Goods Line North, Ultimo / Friday 4th & Saturday 5th April 2025 / 5pm – 10pm

🥳 Sydney Streets on Crown Street 
Head to Crown Street for a family-friendly festival featuring local businesses with special offers, live entertainment, kids' activities, and outdoor dining.
 📍Crown St, Surry Hills / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 11am – 10pm

🍞 #1 Bun - Hot Cross Bun Taster
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat hot cross bun tasting extravaganza, with a blind taste test to crown the best buns. Enjoy interactive activities and warm tea to go with your buns. There will be vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Tickets $25 + BF.
📍 Annandale Community Centre / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 10am – 4pm

🎨 Learn How to Illustrate a Children's Book with Max Hamilton
Discover the art of children's book illustration under the guidance of acclaimed artist Max Hamilton. Unleash your creativity as you bring words to life through vibrant visuals that captivate young readers.
📍 Ashfield Library / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 10am – 1pm ♿️

📸 Digital Photography Club 
The Australian Digital Photographic Associations Digital Photography Club welcomes photographers of all experience levels on the first Saturday of every month, offering guidance and activities for those with their own cameras.
📍 Burwood Park Community Centre / Saturday 5th April / 2pm – 4pm

💃 Saturday Morning Dance Fit
Enjoy a fun, all-abilities dance class that combines fitness and social connection for women of all ages. Register in advance. Free.
📍 Refugee Welcome Centre, Rozelle / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 8:30am 

🇬🇷 Greek Independence Day
Celebrate at Alex Trevallion Plaza with Greek Dancers at 1pm and 1:40pm. Between 11am and 1pm Tassos will be playing his Bouzouki at the Plaza and walking up and down Marrickville and Illawarra Road. This was postponed from 29th March due to weather.
📍 Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville / Saturday 5th April 2025

🧘‍♀️ Simply Meditate Marrickville
Immerse yourself in guided meditations to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and strengthen relationships. Practical tips help you develop focus and deepen your meditation practice.
📍 Marrickville Library & Pavilion / Saturday 5th April 2025 / 9am – 9:30am

🎭 Sculptures by the PBC 2025
Check out this exhibition held at the Petersham Bowling Club in collaboration with Reverse Garbage. The theme is 'old made new'. Go and marvel at the wonders made by your neighbourhood friends.
📍 Petersham Bowling Club / Sunday 6th April 2025 / 12pm – 5pm

🌱 Glover's Garden Open Day
Celebrate 40 years of community gardening with guest speakers, children's activities, educational talks, a worm farm, chickens, arts and crafts, plants, homemade treats, and a BBQ at Glover's Garden Open Day.
📍 Glover's Community Garden, Rozelle / Sunday 6th April 2025 / 10am ♿️

🎵 Sham Fest 2.0 @ the PBC
Sham Fest is a free, weekend-long music festival on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025, featuring live music from established and emerging Inner West artists, plus a range of community activities. As a non-profit club, they depend on community support to fund essential improvements. Their goal is to raise $500,000 for a much-needed accessibility upgrade, and they've already secured $55,000 through fundraising and sponsorships.
📍 Petersham Bowling Club / Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025 / 1pm – 10pm ♿️

Eav Brennan: Joy & Mischief
Head to the opening night of Eav Brennan's Joy and Mischief exhibition at Airspace Projects. This exhibition is a culmination of four years’ of ecological and artistic exploration.
RSVP here
📍 Airspace Projects, Marrickville / Friday 4th April 2025 / 6pm – 8pm

Broadway Shopping Centre Glebe | $10 mini meals + movie ticket | Bring your little ones to Broadway during April for a $10 lunch and kids movie ticket. Terms and Conditions apply, see individual venues for details. Movie ticket provided at venue when meal is purchased.  Movie ticket expiry date is printed on the ticket. When you order, ask for the $10 Minis Meal + Movie.

Dunkirk Hotel Pyrmont | Bottomless Brunch from 1pm | $89pp (min 4 ppl). 12pm - 1.30pm or 1.30pm to 3pm. Mexican menu & free- flowing cocktails, house beer & house wine.

Garry Owen Hotel & Bistro Rozelle | Kids Eat Free | Saturday bistro family special - Kids eat free with every main meal purchase includes cordial and ice cream with your choice of topping. Kids corner has lots of games and activities you can play at your table.

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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