Going all out on All Hallow’s EveThe night of ghouls and goblins is fast approaching. But if the question still remains, where to head for a spine-tingling evening – don’t fear – we’ve compiled a few fright night ideas to have you covered. Absolut Rock Royalty Celebrating the launch of the ABSOLUTRock edition, join ABSOLUT and ivy...
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Cup at the Stables
Melbourne Cup Day Lunch at the Inglis’sThis Melbourne Cup Day Sydney’s equestrian royalty and thoroughbred auctioneers the Inglis family open up their heritage-listed property for a sophisticated charity lunch. The inaugural Cup at the Stables is the newest hot ticket on this year’s charity event calendar, hosted by Cure Our Kids, with all proceeds to help children living...
Tiger Translate
Change the world, one beer at a timeIf your idea of change is much more substantial than loose coins in your pocket, Tiger Translate is something to get a look into. Now in its fourth year worldwide, Singapore’s award-winning Tiger Beerstarted Translate to uncover the best emerging artists around Asia, bringing together an eclectic collective of...
The Mother of All Closing Night Parties
Partying with good companySydney Theatre Company’s production ofA Streetcar Named Desire Sydney season has sold out. Since that’s not the type of headline that we’d normally waste your time on, here are some other pointers worth knowing: – you can still catch the final performance of the show directed by Liv Ullmann and featuring Cate Blanchett,...
Sports Theatre and Bar
Game onIf your world revolves around tries, points, goals, knock-outs and the like, there’s a new venue in town that’s dedicated to you. Sports Theatre at Star City has just opened its doors. With a 12m-wide mega screen, flanked by two 3.4m smaller screens, and 225 stadium-style seats from which to watch the action. The...
All the pretty horses
AJC Spring Racing CarnivalWhat is it about the racetrack on a clear, spring day that makes your heart flutter? Is it the equine athletes in the Mounting Yard, the free flowing champagne or simply the kaleidoscope of frocks, hats and silks? Spring Carnival is here so it’s time to ink these four key race dates into...
30 days of pure hedonism
Crave SydneyIt’s time to go and have a good lie down in preparation for the 720 hours of non-stop pleasure, otherwise known as Crave Sydney. Kicking off on October 1, Crave begins with the Sydney International Food Festival (formerly known as Good Food Month) , a culinary whirling dervish that will spin through the city’s markets, bars...
On dangerous ground
Festival of Dangerous IdeasProceed with caution. One or more of the following topics, and the events surrounding them, will incite a reaction. Possibly a dismissive pah, more likely a little rage. Religion poisons everything.Polygamy and other Islamic Values are good for Australia.Yes to Child Labour. No to the minimum wage.Policing our minds is the future.By...
Tres Chic Trivia
Trivia Night for Style QueensForget the beer swilling trivia night at the local leagues club surrounded by sport buffs and closet historians. The best you’re going to do is leave with a meat tray – more likely, a hangover. In a fashionable twist, there’s a new trivia event in town designed to test the well...
We brake for cake
Rocket Fuel Scavenger HuntYou’re on yer bike to keep fit, show a bit of your competitive side, also be green smart shunting from A – B. And now thanks to Susan Goodwin, Designer ofRocket Fuel, there’s a time to simply pedal for good old fashioned fun. She’s inviting anyone with two wheels, disposed towards scavenger...