Archive for the ‘Sydney Scene’

  • (Sat 25 Oct) Double Bay Growers Market & Fair Day
    A new market is rolling in to town and by the looks of it, this one is set to make an impression. Guilfoyle Park (Double Bay) will be taken over this Saturday (and the 3rd Saturday of every month thereafter) for the Double Bay Growers Market. Definitely an attraction for the full family – expect an array of culinary and visual delights with a healthy offering of...
    by Ian at October 22nd, 2008 at 01:10 pm
  • (Sat 25 & Sun 26 Oct) Australian Beer Festival
    Hankering a thirst for a cold beer?  How about several cold beers? If the answer is yes, then you’re in luck as this weekend sees the Australian Beer Festival roll into town. The 4th Annual Australian Beer Festival, will be held the Australian Hotel (the Rocks) and across the period of the weekend you’ll experience a showcase of over 60 Australian beers –...
    by Ian at October 22nd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
  • Sculpture by the Sea (16 Oct – 2 Nov)
    This is always a winner on a sunny day or warm evening.  Whilst the sculptures are always impressive to look at – this is also set along the fantastic coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. Sculpture by the Sea is Australia’s largest annual outdoor ‘free to the public’ exhibition of sculpture. The 2008 exhibition features over 100 sculptures...
    by Ian at October 20th, 2008 at 09:10 pm
  • Night Noodle Markets (Hyde Park)
    Oct 13 – 17th and then Oct 20 -24. If you have a fancy for noodles, and oodles of them – this is your place for an evening feast. One of the premier events for Good Food Month, the Night Noodle Markets in Hyde Park packs ‘em in.   There’s over 35 stalls serving up a tasty range of Asian inspired food from around the world.  And, at fairly good...
    by Ian at October 20th, 2008 at 08:10 pm
  • RAYV Recommends – Tonight and the Weekend
    Scratching your head wondering what to do tonight and over the weekend?  Here’s some recommendations from local RAYVers. Thanks for the suggestions and keep them coming! TONIGHT: - Night Noodle Markets  (Civic Park, N Sydney) Happening every Friday night from now until April. Good chance to get the taste buds going, before the Night Noodle Markets start in Hyde...
    by Ian at October 10th, 2008 at 04:10 pm
  • (Surry Hills) Prince Alfred Park Swimming Pool – Update
    Fran J recently added a review about the Prince Alfred Park Swimming Pool in Surry Hills.  We’ve been to this pool a few times chilling out with the usual suspects from in and around Surry Hills.  As Fran J said in her review, it’s not the most glamorous of public pools in Sydney – but it’s always been a pretty cool place to chill out in the...
    by Ian at October 9th, 2008 at 04:10 pm
  • Looking for: Community Contributors
    Hey folks, we’re looking for regular, community contributors to the RAYV Local Blog.  Soon you’ll see a new look blog covering a much larger variety of content.  We’re looking to highlight what’s going in Sydney for grown ups and kids and also what’s happening in your local community.  Things we’re looking to cover: - Recommended...
    by Ian at October 8th, 2008 at 02:10 pm
  • Art & A Long Weekend
    It’s nearly here folks.  Are you counting down the hours until the day ends and you officially start a long weekend.?  Let’s just hope the weather holds out! If you’re feeling a bit arty this weekend, why not check out Art & About 2008?  Has it really been a whole year since the last one?  Wow. Starting this weekend (Sat) you can check out ‘Live...
    by Ian at October 3rd, 2008 at 03:10 pm
  • ST2K The Exhbition: Here Comes Trouble! (1-30 Oct)
    ST2K brings together the best of Sydney’s emerging street art culture.  Artists and the public are invited to participate in all live art events. Tonight (1st Oct) sees the opening of Here Comes Trouble at the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre in Chippendale (NSW 2008).  An exhibition of street art and DIY culture. The exhibition will run for the whole month of October...
    by Ian at October 1st, 2008 at 03:10 pm
  • David Mist – Swinging Sydney
    Yes, it’s not far away, just a couple more days and we slip into a nice a long weekend in Sydney.   Let’s hope the weather holds out! Still working out what to do?   Here’s a suggestion! We just received a mail about this exhibition, it looks pretty cool, so we thought we’d share it. David Mist – Swinging Sydney Well-known fashion photographer...
    by Ian at October 1st, 2008 at 01:10 pm