Author results: Vivian Huynh
Arthur Russell: Tapes Of Thought
What:
Arthur Russell: Tapes Of Thought
Where:
Cockatoo Island
When:
Sat Mar 20, 2pm
How much:
Free
Description:
Arthur Russell was an 80s New York musician who hung out with dudes such as Allen Ginsberg, making everything from left field disco to ambient cello music. Documentary maker John Connell is launching his radio ode to Russell with an island party, including live covers by Kirin J. Callinan (with Daniel Stricker - Midnight Juggernauts), Mark Bradshaw (composer of Jane Campion's Bright Star), Lovely Head and Luke Bacon, plus DJs Ron Radge and Jaguar Paw (Knife Machine).
Event: Party
Stimulus: Escape
BOOTLEG: We Buy Your Kids
What:
BOOTLEG: We Buy Your Kids exhibition
Where:
Mart Gallery, 156 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
When:
Thur Mar 18, 6pm
How much:
Free
Description:
We've all done some casual ripping off, one way or another. But have you ever ripped off something of your own? That's what the We Buy Your Kids illustration/design duo has done for their BOOTLEG exhibition. Sonny Day and Biddy Maroney have done one-off drawings, large Xeroxes and screenprint versions of their own band posters, including Youth Group, Paul Dempsey, Holly Throsby, Grinspoon, Monotonix, Metronomy, Les Savy Fav and more.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Music
Optimo Warehouse Party
What:
Optimo Warehouse Party
Where:
TBA, but keep an eye out here
When:
Sat Mar 6, 10pm
How much:
$30 + bf here
Description:
Autumn is here, but that doesn't mean we can't find an excuse to stretch out the summer just that tiny bit longer. And nothing says ‘summer' like being overheated and pouring the contents of a glowstick on your friend at a BYO warehouse party. Glasgow mashup DJ duo Optimo are back courtesy of HAHA Industries, along with Dean Dixon and Dave Fernandes.
Event: DJs
Stimulus: Chaos
Everybody Out! Dancehall Party
What:
Everybody Out! Dancehall Party
Where:
GOODGOD Small Club, 55 Liverpool St, City
When:
Fri Feb 26, 8pm
How much:
$10
Description:
Have you been working out all summer to get your booty in order? Or do you just want an excuse to work it on the dancefloor? Either way, you can exercise your right to get that fine ass into a sweat at this dancehall party, with DJs Judgement VS Jimmy Sing, plus Midas of SoulMaker Sound Crew live.
Event: DJs
Stimulus: dancing sausages
Australian Film Festival opening night w/ Mad Max Q+A
What:
Australian Film Festival opening night w/ Mad Max Q+A
Where:
The Ritz Cinema, 43-47 St Pauls St, Randwick
When:
Wed Feb 24, 7pm
How much:
$30 here
Description:
Ever wondered what's under the Road Warrior's hood? Or how fast he can go? Or maybe you just want to get an autograph from the Mad Max cast for a little frame on your mantlepiece. You'll get your chance to ask when Popcorn Taxi launches the Australian Film Festival with a Q+A with the original cast and crew - get your posters and Sharpies ready.
Event: Film
Stimulus: Nostalgia
Deep Sea Arcade
What:
Deep Sea Arcade Single Launch
Where:
GOODGOD Small Club, 55 Liverpool St, City
When:
Thur Jan 28, 9pm
How much:
$10
Win:
A dbl pass. To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject 'Almost better than deep sea David Attenborough'
Description:
Lonely In Your Arms is the kind of wistful melancholy that you whisper to yourself as you sit curled up with a warm cup of tea and a heart full of longing. It's also the name of Deep Sea Arcade's latest single, so there might be a bit of wistful melancholy at their end, too. They're launching it with special guests Shady Lane and Jingle Jangle DJs.
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Love
Laura Marling
What:
Laura Marling
Where:
The Famous Spiegeltent, Hyde Park North (cnr College and Park St), City
When:
Sat Jan 25, 7pm
How much:
$45 + BF here
Win:
A dbl pass. To enter, email win@twothousand.com.au with the subject line 'Alas, I Cannot Swim'
Description:
Singer songwriter Laura Marling's husky voice is so mobilising that it's known to silence a room into bated breath. Her heart-wrenching, bittersweet folk songs are the stuff of Mercury Music Award nominations and Joni Mitchell comparisons. Her Hyde Park show is sold out, but we'll sneak you in with two free tickets if you email us with the name of her debut album (FYI it's Alas, I Cannot Swim).
Event: Bands
Stimulus: Whiskey
Random Entries:
Subscribe to our e-newsletter for weekly updates and exclusive stuff:
Browse our guide to Sydney by interest
Sydney Events Calendar
Select a date to see what's on in Sydney
Browse our guide to Sydney by keyword
Browse our guide to Sydney by weekly issue
Working