With the school holidays comes a slew of events perfect for Inner West urbanites of all ages. We've come up with a list of the top five events happening around you this week.
BORTIER OKOE AT THE DJANGO BAR, Saturday 22 April (Sydenham)
Get a taste of Australia's diverse music scene by attending Bortier Okoe's show at the Camelot Lounge. The Afrosoul artist will be performing a selection of songs in English and three other Ghanian languages. Okoe is a master drummer and multi-instrumentalist so there's no doubt that this will be an invigorating show you will not want to miss!
Price: Online - $20 (+BF) | Door sales - $25
Location: 19 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
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BUSHCARE WORKING BEE AT SUMMER HILL, Sunday 23 April (Summer Hill)
If you love plants and getting your hands dirty, then head to Cadigal Reserve this Sunday for a day of getting in touch with your roots - literally! Even if you're not a budding gardener, the work you do at the Reserve will leave you with a new sense of appreciation for greenways. Not to mention, this initiative will educate you on your local plants and surrounding environment.
Price: Free, register online.
Location: Cadigal Reserve, 1- 4 Grosvenor Crescent, Summer Hill NSW 2130
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SIZZLE 2017 - ENSEMBLE OFFSPRING, Sunday 23 April (Petersham)
Love bowling and music? Then you'll love this innovative mix of contemporary Aussie classical music and bowling. Ensemble Offspring, a classical collective, will be playing the Petersham Bowling Club with interactive music installations and ping pong balls. There will aslso be instrument building workshops that are sure to spark creativity in children and adults alike. Head down to the bowlo' for a wacky afternoon full of classical and jazz music.
Price: Free
Location: 77 Brighton Street, Petersham NSW 2049
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AUTHOR TALK WITH NOULA DIAMANTOPOULOS, Wednesday 26 April (Concord)
Come along to Concord Library for a rejuvenating experience with Noula Diamantopoulos. The author and holistic psychologist will be holding a talk about her book 'You Are. That Is. Creative.' as well as running an interactive workshop that draws out your creativity and expands your mind. You'll be leaving the workshop a more whole and fleshed-out person.
Price: Free to attend. Bookings are essential.
Location: Concord Library, 60 Flavelle Street, Concord NSW 2137
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LAUGHTER AND LOGIC: ANCIENT GREEK COMEDY AND THE WORLD OF TODAY, Wednesday 26 April (Marrickville)
Dr Alfred Vincent will be holding a conversation about Ancient Greek comedy and how playwrights addressed contemporary issues affecting society into their stories, using comedy to do so. Through a discussion of Aristophanes' works, Dr Vincent will discuss the role that Greek comedies played in deciphering political and cultural meaning, as well as Aristopahnes' influence on European theatre.
Price: Free to attend. Bookings are essential.
Location: Marrickville Library, Corner of Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville NSW 2204
What's on your agenda this week? Let your neighbours know in the comments.
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