What's On in Sydney in July

July 2008 Events in Sydney and New South Wales

• July 2008 - Biennale of Sydney - international festival of Contemporary arts. Held at venues across Sydney. See their website for program and venue details..
  
  
• 1 July (Tuesday) 2008 - Healthy Lifestyle Workshop for Women - free 'Healthy Lifestyle Workshop' for women looking for a holistic approach to weight loss. This three-hour night-time workshop will look at healthy eating, exercise and emotional wellbeing. Bookings essential, please call 9790 1378.
   
• 1 July (Tuesday) 2008 - Selby & Friends perform 'Masters of Melody' - Works by Mozart, Dvořák and Schubert. Tickets $60 Adults, $55 Seniors, $40 Pensioners/Students, book online or call 8256 2222. 7pm, City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.
   
• 1 July (Tuesday) 2008 - Full Body Contact No Love Tennis -  improvised comedy where audience suggestions are used to make short plays, vignettes, stories and musicals. Tickets $10 at the door. 8:30pm, Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe. For more information call 0406 609 334.
   
• 2 July (Wednesday) 2008 - State of Origin Game 3 - Whose side are you on? Visit BCL's Sydney State of Origin or BCL's Brisbane State of Origin page to see venue information, transport, accommodation, and more.
   
• 2 July (Wednesday) 2008 - Sydney Omega Ensemble - Performances of works by Schubert, Martinu and Daniel Rojas. Tickets: $45 Adult/$40 Concession, book online. 7:00pm, City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney. For more information call (02) 8256 2222.
    
• 3 July (Thursday) 2008 -  Gorilla Theatre - An improv comedy grudge match where the  ingredients are comedy and anarchy and the audience is judge and jury. Will you vote "banana" or "forfeit"? From the creator of Theatresports (TM). 8pm, Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Rd, Glebe.
   
• 3 to 16 July 2008 - Reel Anime - 4 New anime movies: "Appleseed: Ex Machina', 'Vexville',  'Batman: Gotham Knight' and 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'. Showing at Dendy Cinemas, 261-263 King St, Newtown.
   
• 4 July (Friday) 2008 - NSW School Term 2 ends (see AU school holidays)
   
• 4 to 8 July 2008 - World Shakuhachi Festival
  • 4 July (Friday) 2008 - Breath to Breath - Shakuhachi masters join TaikOz, an Australian taiko drumming ensemble to launch the World Shakuhachi Festival 2008. Tickets $65.00, Concession $55.00. 8pm, City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.
     
    
  • 5 July (Saturday) 2008 - Angelic Voices (concert 4) - performance by the Sydney Children's Choir. Tickets from $45 to $85, book online. 7pm, City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.
     
  • 5 July (Saturday) 2008 - In the Between (concerts 5 & 6) - workshop by the Sydney Conservatorium based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Tickets $60, $50 concession, book online. Performances held at 10pm and 12am. City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney.
     
• 4 July (Friday) 2008 - Canned Laughter - Comedy fundraiser featuring comdians Adam Hills, Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Akmal Saleh, Rove McManus, Corinne Grant, Denise Scott, Lehmo, Justin Hamilton and the Umbilical Brothers.  All funds raised go directly to CanTeen. Tickets $65, book online or call 132 849. 7:30pm, Hordern Pavilion
   
• 5 June to 5 July 2008 - The Real Inspector Hound - satire aimed at the 'whodunnit' genre. Tickets: $27, $22 concession. Book online or call 1300 306 776. Thursday - Saturday 8pm, Sundays 5pm. 542 King St, Newtown (Opposite Alice St). 
   
• 6 June to 6 July 2008 - Resilient Africa: A Photographical Journey by Claude Ho - is being held to help raise awareness of the plight of many Malawian children orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. This exhibition reveals the victorious nature of the human spirit above the daily fight for survival of communities in Malawi, Mozambique, Mali, Congo, Ethiopia, Namibia and Burkina Faso. Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay.
   
• 6 July (Sunday) 2008 - The Rocks Aroma Festival -  for lovers of coffee, fine chocolate, tea and spice.  Includes a Domestic Coffee Machine Expo, Lifestyle Forecourt with free cooking demonstrations, Teas of the World stalls, Turkish Spice Bazaar, Chocolatier’s Boulevard and all-day live entertainment.  Roasters and coffee houses will offer their roasts and blends to the public for $1 per cup.  10am-5pm, The Rocks, Sydney
   
• 6 to 13 July 2008 - NAIDOC Week
   
• 8 to 20 July 2008 - NIDA tours NSW - NIDA on Tour provides access to expertise in theatre, film and television, by bringing short courses to capital cities and regional centres across Australia. They will be touring Armidale, Gosford, Banora Point and Nowra these Winter holidays with weeklong and weekend courses for adults and young people. For more information call NIDA Open Program on 9697 7626.
   
• 8 to 20 July 2008 - Crossing the Line - painting exhibition by Guy Troughton exploring the relationship between humans and nature. Mary Place Gallery, 12 Mary Place, Paddington. 
   
• 9 to 19 July 2008 - Morris Gleitzman's 'Second Childhood' - Four children discover that they were Henry Ford, John Batman, Elizabeth Kenny and a well-known Aussie racehorse in previous lives and set out to fix their mistakes. Tickets: $17, $14 for groups 10+, book online. New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown.
   
• 11 to 13 July 2008 - Groove Dance Expo - the largest dance expo in Australia. Free dance classes and performances from  Australian dance schools. Tickets (per day) $15 adults, $12 children under 16. Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush. Friday 11 July is a trade only day.
   
• 29 June to 12 July 2008 - The Happy Prince - Oscar Wilde's tale of The Prince and The Little Swallow told through drama, music and puppetry. Suits children aged 5-12 and families. Tickets $29.50 Adults, $24.50 Child/Conc, $99 Family. Book online or call (02) 9351-7940. Seymour Theatre Centre, cnr of City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale.
   
• 12 July (Saturday) 2008 - Y4K Colour Ball for Redkite - annual colour themed ball to raise money for children with cancer. This year's colour is Electric Blue. Live entertainment, canapés and drinks, charity auctions, raffles and door prizes. Tickets $150 each (group discounts available), book online. 7pm - 12am, Foundation Hall, Museum of Contemporary Art. For more information call Beth Palmer on (02) 9219 4000.
   
• 12 & 13 July 2008 - Steam Festival, Timber Town – Wauchope. 
   
• 12 & 13 July 2008 - Festival Mystique - A festival celebrating the Joy of Dance with workshops, entertainment and a dinner dance. All styles from Middle Eastern to Salsa. Hunter School of Performing Arts, Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow. For more information call Anne on (02) 4991 6716 or Colleen on (02) 4943 2046.
   
• 12 July to 3 August 2008 - Angels of Byzantium Exhibition - glimpse into the devotional art of the Byzantine Empire featuring traditionally painted icons. 4pm - 10pm weekdays 10am - 10pm weekends. St Canice Church, 28 Roslyn St, Elizabeth Bay.
   
• 15 July (Tuesday) 2008 - Full Body Contact No Love Tennis - improvised comedy where audience suggestions are used to make short plays, vignettes, stories and musicals. Tickets $10 at the door. 8:30pm, Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe. For more information call 0406 609 334.
   
• 15 July (Tuesday) 2008 - 'I want to play like him' - classical pianist Simon Tedeschi plays classical and jazz music from Bach, Duke Ellington, Shostakovich, Debussy, Fats Waller, Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Gershwin and Duke Ellington. 9pm, The Basement, 29 Reiby Pl, Circular Quay. Tickets $20, to book call (02) 9251 2797
   
• 15 to 20 July 2008 - The Australian Chamber Orchestra's Red Tree tour - This is a collaboration between composer Michael Yezerski (The Black Balloon) and Richard Tognetti. Shostakovich's final string quartet accompanies illustrations from Shaun Tan's The Arrival. 8:00pm The Arts Centre, Melbourne. For more details visit the ACO website or call 1800 444 444.  
   
• 16 July (Wednesday) 2008 - Get to Know Me Exhibition - St Vincent De Paul presents a collection of photographs taken by homeless people showing the reality of life on the streets. Entry is free, the show is on in two locations.
  • Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour. 4pm - 6pm.
  • Sydney Grammar School, College Street, Darlinghurst. 1pm - 7pm.
  
  
• 16 July to 15 August 2008 - Rebecca Driffield 'The Eye of the Mind' - Australian-born artist Rebecca Driffield opens her first Australian solo show in 20 years. Charles Hewitt Gallery, 335 South Dowling St, Darlinghurst. Open Mon to Sat 10am-6pm.
   
• 18 July (Friday) 2008 - Christmas in July fundraiser for Assistance Dogs Australia - a night of great food and entertainment. Seats are limited and are on sale now until sold out. To reserve tickets, phone 02 9548 3355 or email nparish [at] assistancedogs.org.au.
   
• 19 July (Saturday) 2008 - Black Tie Vegas Night - All proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets $90 each, includes drinks, food and vegas chips. Book online. Prizes include: a Bridgeclimb for 2, a night at any Vibe Hotel and other prizes. 7:30pm, Vibe Hotel North Sydney,  88 Alfred St, Milsons Point.
   
• 19 July (Saturday) 2008 - Manly Wolves AFL Club 40th Reunion - (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 20 July (Sunday) 2008 - Small Dog Lure Coursing -  For owners of Mini Foxies and other small dogs. Fun for dogs and owners. Bring your dog in a firm collar or harness. $2 per run. 11am - 3pm, Luddenham Showground, Park Rd, Luddenham (off The Northern Road). Hosted by the Mini Foxie Club of Australia Inc.
   
• 21 July (Monday) 2008 - NSW School Term 3 begins The first day of terms 1-3 is a staff development day (see AU school holidays)

• 25 July (Friday) 2008 - Schools Tree Day

• 25 to 27 July 2008 - Byron Bay Writers Festival
   
• 26 July (Saturday) 2008 - Short Sharp Film Festival
   
• 26 July (Saturday) 2008 - Unanderra Hearts Soccer Club 50th Year in Soccer - See who is still with the club and how many new members there are. Auctions, prizes and a DJ. 7pm, Villa D'Oro Function Centre, Flinders Street, Wollongong. Dress: Semi Formal. Tickets $70.00 per head (provides dinner, beer, wine and soft drink) RSVP by Tuesday 15th July. For more information call Kellie on 0400 694306. (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 26 July (Saturday) 2008 - Aikido Demonstration - Aikido Yoshinkai NSW (AYNSW) students and instructors will demonstrate aikido techniques and concepts. Free. 1 -2:30pm, Level 1, 72 Wyndham St, Alexandria.
   
• 27 July (Sunday) 2008 - National Tree Day -  Australia's biggest community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site go to Planet Ark 
   
• 27 July (Sunday) 2008 - Alfa Romeo Club of Australia Concorso d'Eleganza - Annual Concorso and Show n Shine Classic car display by the Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia Car Clubs of NSW. Gough Whitlam Park, Bayview Ave, Earlwood. For more information call the organiser on 0419 267 998.
   
• 28 July (Monday) 2008 - Australian String Quartet perform 'Journeys' - includes Haydn's Fifths Quartet,  Australian composer Miriam Hyde's string quartet, and Beethoven's opus 131. Tickets: Adult $61, Pensioner/Unemployed $47, Student $20, book online. 7pm, City Recital Hall, Angel Place For more information call (02) 8256 2222.
   
• 30 July (Wednesday) 2008 - NSCA Safety Connect - Free networking and professional development event. Michael White (founder of Drug-Safe Australia) will speak on "Creating a Drug-Safe Workplace for Fun and Profit". 4:30 - 6:30pm, Courtyard by Marriott Parramatta, 18-40 Anderson St, Parramatta. RSVP by Monday 28 July on eventregistration [at] nsca.org.au
   
• 30 July to 1 August 2008 - The Acuvue Eye Fitness Screening Van - Come and compare your hand eye coordination and reflexes against the scores of an Olympic athlete and help put eye health back on the agenda. The van will be parked on the corner of Mount and Walker Sts in North Sydney from 8:00am till 4:00pm. Screenings are free.
   
• 31 July (Thursday) 2008 - Big Country Jamm - Country music event in support of Jeans for Genes. Features: The McClymonts, Catherine Britt, Nicki Gillis, Stacey Morris, Amber Lawrence,  Drew McAlister, Camille Te Nahu and Stuie French, Col Finley and the Yeehaa Boys. Tickets $40.00 at the door or call (02) 9559 0000. 7pm, Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, 20-26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park.
   
• 31 July to 21 August 2008 - The Mockingbird - The story of a one-way ticket and a second-hand novel. The Mockingbird is inspired by the rediscovery of a second-hand copy of Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Full $16, Con $12, Show + Meal $24. Thursdays at 9:30pm. Sundays at 8:00pm. Old Fitzroy Theatre, 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo.
   
• To Be Confirmed 2008 - Richmond River High in Lismore Sydney 1958 Inaugural year 50 year reunion. Email RRHS1958 [at] bigpond.com 

• Every Friday 2008 - Scared Scriptless Theatresports Comedy - team based improvised comedy. Performance begins at 8pm every Friday night and is in a smoke-free bar. Entry is $5. Under 18's OK if accompanied by an adult. After Scared Scriptless comes the Late Show. Entry is $5, or come to Scared Scriptless before, and get both shows for $5. 8pm, Clarence Hotel, 450 Parramatta Rd, (cnr Crystal St), Petersham.
   
• 10 May to 14 September 2008 - Flying Boats - This exhibition explores Sydney's golden age of aviation, an era when air travel was new, exciting and glamorous. Featuring photographs, posters, film, models, a recreated cabin, a flying boat engine and personal stories.  Free with museum entry. 9.30am – 5pm daily. Museum of Sydney.  For more information call (02) 9251 5988

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