Things To Do
This Weekend
This week's edition is live
Your guide to the best of the Inner West from 14 to 16 August
From Ferragosto taking over Great North Road and sword battles at Petersham Bowlo to choirs at White Bay Power Station, there is a lot on this weekend.
Start with after-hours garden nights, Latin music and a big NRL fixture. Read the full edition for everything on this weekend →
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Image courtesy of Butterfly Blooms Garden Centre
Garden
Blooms After DarkAfter-hours garden nights with marshmallows by the fire, complimentary drinks and nibbles, bonsai demonstrations and a photo wall.
Butterfly Blooms Garden Centre, St Peters · Fri 14 Aug · 5pm – 8pm
Free entry
Image courtesy of Hay St Market
Food & Drink
Friday Block PartyLatin DJs and dance instructors lead an early evening salsa session inside the market precinct.
Hay St Market, Haymarket · Fri 14 Aug · 5pm
Ticketed
Image courtesy of Accor Stadium
Sport
2026 NRL Round 24: Bulldogs vs RabbitohsCanterbury-Bankstown and South Sydney meet in a late-season NRL fixture at the stadium.
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park · Fri 14 Aug · 8pm
That's just a taste. The full edition has everything on across the Inner West this weekend, events, gigs, kids activities, markets, food and community news.
Read this week's full edition →Saturday brings sword battles at Petersham Bowlo, pottery at Tramsheds and the Jets back at Henson Park. See the full Saturday guide in this week's edition →
Free entry
Image courtesy of Petersham Bowling Club
Community
Medieval DaySword battles, artisans, merchants, mead, renaissance dancing, medieval fare and DJs take over the green.
Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham · Sat 15 Aug · From 10am
Ticketed
Image courtesy of Glaze Galleria
Workshop
Clay & Bubbles @TramshedsA hand-building pottery class with clay, glazing guidance and drinks included.
Tramsheds, Forest Lodge · Sat 15 Aug · 4pm – 6pm
Ticketed
Image courtesy of Newtown Jets
Sport
Newtown Jets v Canberra RaidersThe Newtown Jets host Canberra Raiders in an NSW Cup home game at Henson Park.
Henson Park, Marrickville · Sat 15 Aug · 3pm – 5pm
Sunday is for Ferragosto, choirs at White Bay Power Station and a Giants double-header. See everything in this week's edition →
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Image courtesy of Canada Bay Council
Italian Festival
FerragostoGreat North Road fills with Italian food, market stalls, live music, cooking demos and family activities.
Great North Road, Five Dock · Sun 16 Aug · 10am – 5pm
Free
Image courtesy of White Bay Power Station
Live Music
Sing Out Choral FestivalChoirs perform gospel, folk, a cappella, classical and contemporary sets across the day.
White Bay Power Station, Rozelle · Sun 16 Aug · 11am – 5pm
Ticketed
Image courtesy of Sydney Showground
Sport
GWS Giants v West Coast Eagles Double-HeaderThe AFL and AFLW sides play West Coast in a Sunday double-header at the stadium.
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park · Sun 16 Aug · 1:40pm & 4:45pm
A selection of live music across the Inner West this weekend. The complete gig guide is in this week's edition →
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This is a selection. The complete gig guide is in this week's edition →
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