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MORE OF: What's On In Sydney, January–February-March 2009
Another extensive list of exciting things to do in and around Sydney either before or after IJET-20. Look specifically at http://www.whatsoninsydney.com.au/specials.asp for a great range of discounts off many attractions.
| Aboriginal Heritage Tour 30 May 2008 – 29 May 2009 Friday 2:00 PM The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney offers an opportunity for international visitors to learn of the richly diverse history and culture of Aboriginal people of the Sydney region. An important Ceremonial site for many of the Sydney Aboriginal clans, and home to the Cadigal clan, Wogganmagule (Farm Cove) and its' surrounds offered an impressive and carefree existence. With a diverse array of bush foods, ample fresh water and a plentiful supply of seafood from the harbour, it was paradise for the local Aboriginal people for thousands of years. The Aboriginal Heritage Tour offered by the Royal Botanic Gardens will enable visitors an opportunity to experience the culture and food sources of Aboriginal people with an Aboriginal guide in the heart of the city. When: Fridays at 2 pm, departing from the Moore Room, Royal Botanic Gardens - tours last approximately one hour. Bookings Essential: No booking - No tour |
| Venue Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Prices $25 Adult Contact Details General Enquiries Community Education |
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Surviving Australia 28 June 2008 – 29 May 2009 From 28 June 2008, the Surviving Australia exhibition at the Australian Museum will reveal stories of Australia's animal inhabitants and tales of their adaptation and survival over millions of years of changing climate and landscape. |
| Venue Australian Museum The museum has built a solid international reputation for its science work and its innovative exhibitions and public programs. Explore the Australian Museum with experienced guides. Free hour-long orientation tours are available every day. Nearest Public Transport: Museum Station and St James Station, and the main bus routes into the city. For George Street bus services, get off at Town Hall and walk up Park Street. Prices $10 Adult Contact Details General Enquiries Visitor Services |
EQ Fresh Produce Markets 2 July 2008 – 27 June 2009 Wednesday, Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Doors Open 10:00 AM) Stallholders offer the highest quality produce, including fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheese, breads, olives, nuts, chocolates, cakes and pastries. When: Every Wedneday & Saturday from 10am to 3.30pm |
| Venue The Entertainment Quarter EQ is the ideal meeting place for the many surrounding entertainment attractions including Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Football Stadium, the green serenity of Centennial Parklands, and the legendary live music venue Hordern Pavilion. EQ is just a few short kilometres from CBD. But EQ is a major attraction in its own right. It's a shop-until-you-drop retail heaven with late night shopping seven days a week as well as the hugely popular fresh produce markets every Wednesday and Saturday and Bent Street Bazaar Market each Sunday. Nearest Public Transport: From Circular Quay: Routes 373, 374, 376, 377, 392, 394, 396, 397, 399 | From Martin Place, St James & Museum: Routes 339, 373, 374, 376, 377, 391, 392, 394, 396, 397, 399 | From Railway Square: Routes 372, 393, 395 | From Central (Eddy Avenue): Routes 339, 372, 374, 376, 391, 393, 395 | From Bondi Junction, Newtown & Marrickville: Route 355 | Bondi Explorer: customers should alight at Stop 16 Related Websites Official Website |
| Yinka Shonibare MBE 24 September 2008 – 1 February 2009 Discover the work of internationally acclaimed artist Yinka Shonibare MBE, with this major solo exhibition encompassing 12 years of his artistic practice. From his eye-catching headless mannequins to engaging photographic narratives, Shonibare explores ideas about contemporary African identity, the legacy of European colonialism, class structures and social justice. Shonibare refers to himself as a 'postcolonial hybrid', having been born in England and raised in Nigeria before relocating to London at age 17. This exhibition represents the most comprehensive showing of the artist's work to date and includes painting, sculpture, photography and film. |
| Venue Museum of Contemporary Art With a continually changing program of exhibitions there's always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA. Nearest Public Transport: Catch a 423, 426 or 428 from Central Railway Square to Circular Quay Getting there Car Parking: Car parking stations are within walking distance to the MCA, located at: Harrington St, The Rocks and Macquarie St (Sydney Opera House Car Park). Prices Admission: FREE Contact Details General Enquiries Museum of Contemporary Art |
| Kathleen darling... 27 September 2008 – 22 February 2009 In the 1930s Sydney artist Jack Earl cherished a romantic dream to sail the world. In 1947 he finally set out with four other crew in his ketch Kathleen Gillett. The boat was named after his beloved wife who had to stay behind. After eighteen months in exotic places Kathleen Gillett returned to Sydney Harbour on 7 December 1948, sixty years ago. |
| Venue Australian National Maritime Museum There's a lot to see with exhibition highlights including a fleet of historic vessels such as the destroyer HMAS Vampire and the submarine HMAS Onslow, which visitors can board and get a taste of naval life. Nearest Public Transport: Sydney Bus No 443 from the City, Monorail to Harbourside, Sydney Ferry to Pyrmont Bay. Getting there Car Parking: Nearby at Harbourside Secure Parking, all day $11.50 Prices Admission free Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: (02) 9298 3777 |
| Monet and the Impressionists 11 October 2008 – 26 January 2009 The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the only Australian venue for this superb exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, which has one of the world's finest and most famous collections of impressionist paintings. 29 of the finest paintings by the master of impressionism, Claude Monet, will be accompanied by superlative paintings by his contemporaries including Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Sisley. This selection will highlight the breadth of Monet's interests, his influences and the influence he exerted on his contemporaries, from his beginnings in the 1860s until the summit of his fame in the 1900s. |
| Venue Art Gallery of NSW Prices Adult $18.00 Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 9225 1744 |
| Star Wars - Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibition 4 December 2008 – 26 April 2009 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Go on an epic journey through the Star Wars universe with over 80 costumes, models and full-scale replicas from all six films. Discover the real-world scientific innovations that are rapidly making the Star Wars fantasy a reality - experiment with magnetic levitation devices, manipulate robots, engineer droids, and journey into that galaxy far, far away. To purchase pre-sale tickets to the exhibition and family open night on 3 December in our special 'priority offer', we invite you to becomea Star Wars Priority Club Member. The Star Wars Priority Club puts you light years ahead. Benefits include: - Special pre-sale tickets released in October - get your tickets first. - Behind-the-scenes info, competitions and special events - Destiny, the exhibition e-newsletter, will keep you up to date with all the news. Can't wait to get your tickets? For more information on the exhibition and to join the Star Wars Priority Club now, click on: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/starwars/ |
| Venue Powerhouse Museum Contact Details General Enquiries The Powerhouse Museum |
| Genji - The world of the Shining Prince 12 December 2008 – 22 February 2009 Since the 12th century, the 54 chapters of the tale have inspired Japanese artists to visualise the fascinating world of the story's main character the Shining Prince (Hikaru Genji) in countless hand scrolls, folding screens, hanging scrolls and albums. Painted mostly by artists of the Kano, Tosa and Sumiyoshi schools, these pictures (Genji-e) reflect the refined aesthetics of the courtly tradition. Featuring about 70 works drawn from the Gallery's collection as well as loans from other Australian major public and private collections of Japanese art, this exhibition aims to show the imaginative power of Japanese artists in adapting the classical theme on various media such as paintings, ukiyo-e prints, woodblock printed books, and manga comics. |
| Venue Art Gallery of NSW Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 9225 1744 |
| Tails of the City: Sydney's passion for pets 13 December 2008 – 22 March 2009 Along with the usual suspects of dogs, cats, birds and fish, we have shared our homes and lives with a variety of animals, from axolotls to yabbies, budgerigars to stick insects, and many in between. Discover Sydney's surprising social history of pets, from the early governor who arrived with his favourite greyhounds, through to today's indulged furry and feathered family members. |
| Venue Museum of Sydney Prices Adult $10 I Child/Concession $5 | Family $20 | Members free Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 02 9251 5988 |
For an extensive list of events, exhibitions, musicals, etc, visit http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2199-sydney-event-calendar.asp