If you’re looking for something new to do this summer, there are plenty of exciting events coming up in the Inner West. Here’s a rundown of some that might pique your interest.
Get moving
If you’re after a little fun exercise, there are a couple of events coming up in February that might just interest you.
Club De Tango: La Milonga
Glebe Town Hall comes alive with the sounds of Buenos Aires every first and third Friday of the month through until December. The La Milonga social dance has been running since 1999 and is the perfect spot to get your dancing shoes on and enjoy some Latin music.
Classes are taught for beginners right through to advanced dancers. You can go along and learn to dance or just sit back and watch the action.
Cycling in the city course
For some outdoor exercise, why not join the Cycling in the city course at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre in Alexandria? It’s a course designed for you to learn simple positioning techniques in traffic, bicycle control skills, and route planning to make cycling from A to B more enjoyable.
You can join the action on Sunday 12 February from 9 am. Remember to bring your bike and helmet.
Fun festivals and music
During February, the Inner West comes alive with a variety of exciting festivals and music events.
Sydney WorldPride: Mardi Gras Fair Day
Join in the fun for one of the liveliest events you’ll ever attend. The Mardi Gras Fair Day is on Sunday 19 February from 10 am and will be held in Victoria Park. It’s going to be a fun-filled day for the whole family with loads of entertainment, food stalls, and sample giveaways. Sydney WorldPride is one of the largest events to take place in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics so keep an eye out for more festivities.
Bairro Portugues ‒ Petersham Festival
For a taste of Portuguese culture head to the corner of Audley and Fisher Streets, Petersham on Sunday the 19th of March for the Bairro Português – Petersham Festival. It starts at 11 am and you’ll be regaled with live entertainment, cultural activities, and loads of delicious traditional food.
Traditional Irish Music Session at the Bald Rock Hotel
Who doesn’t love a spot of Irish music? The Traditional Irish Music Session will be held at the Bald Rock Hotel on Sunday 5 February starting at 4 pm. It will get your toes tapping and put a smile on your face.
Foraging for food
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about bush food, we have an excellent event coming up.
Bush Food Discovery Tour
Visit Sydney City Farm on Saturday 25 February to discover the secrets to enjoying bush foods. The Bush Food Discovery tour will introduce you to the bush foods that are grown on the farm and give you a taste of these tantalising flavours. You can even pot up a plant and take it home to grow in your own garden.
Indulge your inner environmental warrior
Seeing the results of climate change around the world should make every one of us more environmentally friendly. Here are a couple of events that might help.
Clean Up Australia Day
This year, Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday 5 March from 9 am. This is a perfect opportunity to get involved in a local community event to help clean up our shorelines and other green spaces. Just pop your postcode into the search bar to find an event close to you.
Recycle It Saturday
If you’ve had a clean-out after Christmas, you can take your unwanted goods to the Alexandra Canal Depot in Alexandria on Saturday 18 February for their Recycle It Saturday event. Be sure to take some identification with you that has your address on it. And, the best part is that it’s a drive-through event where you don’t even have to get out of your car.
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