Culture Vulture
Vibe: Four seasons, five senses
See it
- Japanese avant-pop and fringe theatre at the Sydney Opera House's edgiest venue, The Studio.
- Art, music, talks, films and a buzzing bar at Art After Hours, Wednesdays at the Art Gallery of NSW.
- Political and provocative productions at Belvoir St Theatre in Surry Hills.
- A rabbit's warren of contemporary art in the independent galleries around Waterloo's Danks Street.
- Experimental theatre and fringe festivals in the incredible, cavernous industrial surrounds of Carriageworks.
- The next Mel Gibson or Cate Blanchett in action at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts' Parade Theatre in Kensington.
Taste it
- Lunchtime music and gourmet treats at the Rocks Farmers' Market.
- Art on the plate, in the cup and on stage at the Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival in July.
Smell it
- Sunscreen and the salt-laced breeze at Sculpture By The Sea, from Bondi to Bronte in October.
- Fireworks on New Years Eve around Sydney Harbour.
- Pretty fountains and sculptures in the harbourside Royal Botanic Gardens.
Hear it
- Death Cab for Cutie to the Dandy Warhols and everything in between at the art deco Enmore Theatre.
- Bohemian bacchanalia at Darlinghurst’s Warhol-inspired Oxford Art Factory.
- Intimate jazz and blues cocooned in ruby red walls at the Vanguard in Newtown.
Touch it
- Art to touch on the Sydney Sculpture Walk.
- Sydney Art Tours will take you to meet artists at work in their studios.
- Waters sculptures sprinkled around Darling Harbour
