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Harbour City Bears' Weekly Get-Togethers
Friday Night Bears at KINSALAS

Fridays, 5pm-2am at Kinselas, Taylor Sq, 383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst. A weekly bears' pub social with a sausage sizzle in the fenced off forecourt in front of the pub. Bring your mates and enjoy a beer. Upstairs, check out the retro dumpling bar on the first floor, one of Sydney funkiest little food gems.

www.harbourcitybears.com.au
Rebellious Words Spoken Word Events
Queer Provocations

Ongoing series at Red Rattler. A loose crew dedicated to creating spaces for ideas, imaginings, discussion and action, mixing critical workshops, panels, films, installations and performance from academic, activist, artist and other perspectives. It aims to provoke meaningful, ongoing debate and reinvigorate a sense of concrete queer political community. See website for upcoming events:

queerprovocations.wordpress.com
University of New South Wales
UNSW Queer Collective

Events sponsored by the collective include Potluck!, Queer Writes Workshops, Queers do Yoga, QUEER parties, Queer Cruise!, film screenings, and more, on campus, at Red Rattler Theatre, and other places in and around Sydney - see:

www.facebook.com/pg/UNSWQ/events
Sydney's hottest pick-up night
Malebox

Wednesdays, 5pm. Sydney’s hottest pick-up night. On three floors, in four bars w/ DJs Shanie D Sydney, Dom De Sousa, Ryan John and Tom Pritchard. Join hostess Marilyn Mootrub + Sexy Maleman Luca plus shows starring Sydney’s hottest male dancers. For 23 years the busiest Wednesday night on the strip at Stonewall Hotel.

www.stonewallhotel.com/index.php/wednesday
Hosted by Pump! The 90s Party
PUMP! The Ultimate 90s Party

Six Saturdays a year, 9pm-3am. PUMP: 90s Pop Anthems packed to the brim with radio-friendly sing along 90s hits in a non-stop mix.

www.instagram.com/arq_sydney
A massive Sunday party
THICK 'N' JUICY

First Sundays, monthly, 4pm-12am at various venues. Super sexy men and their LGBTIQ+ friends. Everyone is welcome. Local + International DJs. Amazing Performers. Hunky GoGo Dancers. Awesome Production. Multiple Dance Floors.

www.facebook.com/pg/thicknjuicyevents/events
Every Sunday - FREE Entry w/ 5-7pm Drink Specials
Explore Yourself Sundays

Sundays, noon-midnight free venue-wide weekly party at The Imperial - the heart of the Inner West - uniting our diverse and dynamic people, celebrating queer culture and connecting with friends old and new. Featuring iconic Sydney DJs such as Dan Murphy, Kate Monroe, Tilda Swagton, James Daley, plus drag shows by Farren Heit, Ruby Slippers and Dammit Janet!

imperialerskineville.com.au/explore-yourself-sundays
A Together In Art New Work project supported by the Tindale Foundation
Hyper-linked - A tribute to our networked selves - Online only

Ongoing through July 2021. Seven contemporary Australian artists pay tribute to our networked selves. An exhibition for the digital realm, presenting new projects by Heath Franco, Matthew Griffin, Brian Fuata, Amrita Hepi, Kate Mitchell, JD Reforma and Justene Williams. Alert to the almost paradoxical mass disconnect we are experiencing in an age of hyper-connectivity.

www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/hyper-linked
The ultimate party to finish your Sydney Mardi Gras weekend
Apollo The Party - On Hold

Events on hold until we can finally be unmasked, dancing and singing our hearts out. The world may be a different place but Apollo will always be ours - an incredible space where magic and sparkle come alive. Where future friendships and memories are made. Soon, Apollo will re-illuminate your world.

www.apollotheparty.com.au
Take us to the April Sun in Cuba St Kilda!
April Sun

April 15 - May 2, 2021. Rise and shine from COVID-induced slumber - St. Kilda will come alive! A diverse program of outdoor, COVID-safe music events. Curated by the legends at Future Classic: drumming, singing superstar G FLIP, multi-instrumentalist, self-confessed synth-freak/ italo-style icon Touch Sensitive, streaming pop wunderkind Thomas Headon + Brisbane singer-songwriter Sycco.

https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/news/new-acts-added-to-st-kilda-concert-series-april-sun/10802
Hosted by Harbour City Bears
Sunday Arvo Bears at The Townie

May 16, 2021, 4-8pm. The Townie in Newtown (the other side of Newtown Train Station from the Bank Hotel). Drinks specials. Free Soft Drinks. Newbie? We've all been there. Out of Towner? Specific Needs? Whatever your concern, drop us a message on facebook so we can do our best to assist.

www.facebook.com/events/507349607113565
A night of dance inspired by the classical foundations of Western Civilisation
Toga Party Sydney

May 20, 2021, 8pm-3am. Come dressed like a Greek God or Goddess! Best Costume wins $100 drink cards! OFFICIAL TOGA PARTY. Hit “going” to go into the draw to win a $50 bar tab. Sydney's most iconic venue. Commercial House + RNB - 5 DJs / 2 levels. Toga glitter face painting. Fully themed event. Sexy Toga dancers. This event will be HUGE!

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/toga-party-sydney-tickets-154161177231
FFight night returns for another Men-Only May Edition - private guest list
FFight Night - May Edition

May 21, 2021, 9pm-5am. Sydney's hottest and biggest monthly FF event - third Fridays at the exclusive men's club TRADE at private discreet space on the top floor. You will also have access to the bar and to the rest of the club. The upstairs level includes douching facility, gloves, toilets, slings, private ffisting rooms + public spaces. Tickets online - space limited!

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ffight-night-may-edition-tickets-152300417649
At The Caring Collective at Suite 201
Women's Circle Tea Tasting & Mindful Meditation

May 22, 2021, 2:30-3:30pm at 1 Centennial Dr, Campbelltown. Celebrate Natural Medicine Week 2021 with Erin Bailey - Naturopath, Nutritionist, Meditation Teacher, and like-minded women to share tea and create space for a short mindful meditation. A totally free event, open to all women wanting to connect and learn how herbal medicine, breathwork and mindfulness can improve their health.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-circle-tea-tasting-mindful-meditation-tickets-154072108825
A mystical force in all people that empowers them to inspire the world
Majesty Presents – Orenda - Day 1 & 2

May 22 + 23, 2021, SAT 8pm-12am, SUN 8pm-1am. Featuring the amazing talent of five local Sydney choreographers, a journey through struggle and triumph. Weaving a story with the five elements, Earth, Water, Air, Fire and bringing them all together, Spirit. Throughout the evening, each choreographer will share with you their story and passion for dance.

redrattler.org/whats-on
HEADLINED BY AUSTRALIA’S DRAG RACE SUPERSTAR COURTNEY ACT AND DJ KITTY GLITTER
POOF DOOF SYDNEY - HEAVEN or HELL

May 22, 2021, 9pm. Descend from the CLOUDS to the DARK ABYSS of POOF DOOF. HADES’ HOUNDS OF HOUSE, TECH DOM DE SOUSA, JAMES ALEXANDR and JONNY MARSH w/ KITTY on Level 1. HEAVENLY SAINTS CHARLIE VILLAS, DIVISION 4, ADAM LOVE SNAP CRACKLE POP on Level 2! WERK YOUR FIERCEST ANGEL or DEMON COUTURE to PREPARE for NETHERWORLDLY DELIGHTS of DRAG RACE DOWNUNDER STAR MAXI SHIELD + VANITY!

poofdoof.com/sydney/poof-doof-sydney-saturday-22nd-may
The Harbour City Bears
BEAR PIT - Post Apocalypto

May 22, 2021, 10pm-4am, Imperial Hotel, Erskinville. It's been forever since we've been allowed to dance together! Put on your best Hirsute or just get your Fur on and get on down to the Friday home of the Harbour City Bears. DJs Colin Gaff + Man Lie on the decks. Wear whatever you are comfortable in to have a fun and sexy night.

hcbears.com.au/event-4287868
A Men-Only Event
In The Raw Naked Party + Spit Roast

May 23, 30 + June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021, 2pm. Every Sunday afternoon it's the perfect time to get "in the raw" at Sydney's hottest multi levelled men only club TRADE. Come to play and get Spit Roasted - at the Spit Roast on 3 levels, with two huge naked cruise levels plus bar and dance level.

www.facebook.com/TradeClubSyd
Proudly Supported by The Red Rattler Theatre
ELEKTRO

May 29, 2021, 7-11pm. A night of electronic music by Sydney’s finest established and upcoming queer and alternative artists.

redrattler.org/event/elektro
Catch SFF screenings at seven cinemas across Sydney
Sydney Film Festival

June 9-20, 2021 at State Theatre, Event Cinemas George, Dendy Opera Quays, Dendy Newtown, Hayden Orpheum Cremorne, Ritz Cinema Randwick and more. Australia’s premier international film festival w/ 12 days and nights of the world’s best new films. In past years presenting more than 250 of the greatest, strangest and most exciting works that cinema has to offer.

www.sff.org.au
In The Dark Presents
Kitty Glitter Presents GLITTERLAND 2021: Queens Birthday Long Weekend

June 11, 2021, 10pm-5am. A glamorous world of bling and glitz, sparkle and shimmer, diamonds and gold, and of course, (bio-degradable) glitter! Over 1000 will party the night away this June Long Weekend. Featuring Sydney’s finest DJs, Drag Queens + dancers; headlined by Drag/DJ sensation KITTY GLITTER with an exclusive extended 4 hour DJ set/show, catching you in a glitter storm!

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kitty-glitter-presents-glitterland-tickets-149106458431
More boys, bathers, booze & beach balls than you can poke your stick at!
BARCODE - QUEENS BIRTHDAY WINTER WHITE PARTY

June 12, 2021, 10pm-6am. Super-hot and sexy event; Sydney's wildest underground strictly men-only dance floor, full production, full-service bar, laser shows, all-male spot shows, private+play themed areas, hot throbbing studs, fully heated 4 levels, bar snacks/ giveaways. No strict dress code; wear as much or as little as you like. DJs JOHNY BLUE BOY + MICKEY and MARK ALSOP MA.

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/barcode-queens-birthday-winter-white-party-tickets-152613809011
Established in 2009 - an iconic gay event originating in Melbourne
Sundaylicious Sydney - QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

June 13, 2021, 3pm, The first Sydney Sundaylicious! at Cargo Bar, 52-60 The Promenade. Known for popular acoustics and DJs w/ a safe + fun atmosphere at waterside Darling Harbour with great music, people and dancing. From 3pm, relax with drinks and great food throughout the afternoon - meet new people and dance into the late evening. 3-4pm complimentary glass of bubbles.

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sundaylicious-sydney-queens-birthday-weekend-tickets-151574835413
WE ARE BACK! SPACE 2 ROOMS / 6 DJS / 6 HOURS OF EXTRA DIRTY
Extra Dirty - June Long Weekend 2021

June 13, 2021, 9pm-3am at SPACE Nightclub, ABOVE the Shark Hotel, 127 Liverpool St, Sydney. Ready to inject you with an extra dirty dose of the best techno. Sydney's hottest dance floor. The crowd skews queer, gay, leather and fetish but can’t be classified - a place where all tribes are welcome, all bodies are celebrated, and all aesthetics have an equal claim to space.

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/extra-dirty-june-long-weekend-2021-tickets-149791798301
Harbour City Bears
Bear Pride 2021

August 19-22, 2021, venues TBA. Events to include: Mr HCB Competition, Bear Pit, Recovery, DJs Dance Parties, Loud Bears, Proud Bears, Crowds of Bears, Bear Beats, Bear Treats, Bear Streets... They're here, they're there, they're everywhere so beware... see more at:

hcbears.com.au/Events
44th Anniversary LGBTQI Celebrations
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival

February - March, 20212. SUN FFair Day, 10am-9pm at Victoria Park. SAT big parade (viewing at The Glamstand) + 11pm-8am party night at Hordern Pavilion. Three weeks of LGBTQI events, uniquely queer slant: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Film, Community, Youth and Social events. Also screenings of the Queer Screen Film Festival, the Mardi Gras edition.

https://www.mardigras.org.au/festival
Do you follow the empire, or are you part of the resistance?
Alaska Strikes Back Tour - Sydney

June 13, 2021, 5-8pm at Upstairs Beresford, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills. Alaska brings her brand new tour in Australia: The Alaska Show 2: The Fempire Strikes Back! Guests are encouraged to dress up as if heading out for a night at the Mos Eisley Cantina! An 18+ event with VIP Meet & Greet + Show.

alaskastrikesbacksydney.intix.com
ITD Events' biggest show of the year
Dragfest 2021 SYDNEY

August 5, 2021, 7-10pm at Roundhouse, UNSW, Kensington, NSW. Dragfest The Realness Tour! The best Drag Show of your LIFE! Starring the world's best queens. A stellar line-up, hosted by Karen From Finance heads to Sydney w/ the show of the decade! Drag Race favourites: Alaska, Ariel Versace, Katya, Jasmine, Tatianna, Trixie.

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dragfest-sydney-tickets-81139886585
Where our communities shine in the sun
Fair Day

February 20, 2022, SUN 10am-9pm at Victoria Park, 1001 City Rd, Camperdown. Free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities, featuring a plethora of activities for all. Picnic area, dance tent, performers on Main Stage, Sports Village, food stalls and drag queens everywhere. Fur babies event: bring your fabulous dogs to strut their stuff at the world-famous Doggywood competition.

www.facebook.com/events/2549535428629675
No festival this year but with some terrific productions
Sydney Fringe Festival

September 1-30, 2021, Annual month-long open access arts festival; works of independent artists, all creative genres- normally at over 70 different venues. Digital + global collaboration with Stockholm Fringe, Nordic Fringe Network, Brighton Fringe, NZ Fringe, San Diego and Hollywood Fringe - streaming International Fringe work, along with new local Made in Sydney works.

www.sydneyfringe.com
In partnership with the Sydney Fringe Festival
Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival 2021

September, 2021 (TBC). A month-long celebration of the best new comedy. Over 100 acts from Australia and beyond perform all new material in venues throughout The Factory in Marrickville - eats, drinks, and your pick of events happening in five venues.

www.fringecomedy.com.au
Welcome to Queer Country Pride
ChillOut Festival

March 4-8, 2022, 11am in Daylesford. Held annually, Australia's largest and most popular regional gay and lesbian event. With Parade, Pool Party, Runs, Golf, Queer Health Expo, Bush Walk, Tennis, Entertainment, Yard Party, Connie Tent, Wigs+Wine, Queerstories, Sass+Secrets.....

www.chilloutfestival.com.au
In The Dark Presents a night out with Jinkx & BenDeLaCreme!
An Evening with BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon - Sydney

September 12, 2021, 7pm, Roundhouse, Anzac Parade, Kensington. One is terminal delightful, the other a snappy ginger. One's a season winner, the other bowed out after sweeping the competition. The silly sisters from Seattle, Jinkx Monsoon and BenDelaCreme, team up for a comedy cabaret show like no other: a kooky, kitschy, campy, comedy cabaret show with songs, laughs and stories.

jinkxdelasydney.intix.com
In The Dark Presents
Drag Race UK Tour - Sydney

October 9, 2020, 7-10:30pm at The Roundhouse, University of New South Wales, Anzac Parade. Rupaul Drag Race UK Royalty comes to Australia! Your favourite UK queens from the motherland with a cheeky show! You'll be right chuffed to you see the line-up. Starring: BAGA CHIPZ, THE VIVIENNE, DIVINA DE CAMPO, CHERYL HOLE, and BLU HYDRANGEA. Grab your tickets before they all toddle off.

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/drag-race-uk-tour-sydney-tickets-78322752461
In The Dark Presents
The White Party Mardi Gras 2022

March 4, 2022, 10pm-3am. Australia’s Biggest DJs. Huge 18+ dance party at Home on the harbour, Australia’s biggest superclub. Mind-blowing production/  sea of thousands of the hottest gays + gals, and starring a performance from a Rupaul's Drag Race US superstar! The venue is standing room only.

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-white-party-mardi-gras-2022-tickets-140719583061
In The Dark Presents
The Sickening Ball 2021

November 6, 2021, 8:30-11:30pm, at The Roundhouse, UNSW. Send the kids to bed, secure the cats and dogs, turn on all the lights and prepare for a fright. Make sure your mummy is wrapped tight, because this will be a Thriller! An 18+ standing room only event. Starring ADORE DELANO, JAIDA ESSENCE HALL, SASHA VELOUR, SHARON NEEDLES and VANESSA VANJIE MATEO. Hosted By Karen From Finance.

itdevents.com/tours/sickeningball
The Alliance Française French Film Festival wears its colours of France proudly
French Film Festival

March, 2022 at Palace Central, Norton St, Verona, Chauvel Cinemas. Annual screenings - the largest festival dedicated to French films in the world. Past year films included: Aline, Calamity, une enfance de Martha Jane Cannary, Été 85, J'irai où tu iras, L'homme qui a vendu sa peau, Miss, Un divan à Tunis, Un triomphe, Un vrai bonhomme....

www.affrenchfilmfestival.org/schedule/sydney
In The Dark Presents an all singing, all dancing celebration of Haus Party!
Todrick Hall - Haus Party Tour Sydney

December 10, 2021, 8-11:30pm. Featuring Todrick and his dancers. You’ve seen him on Youtube, and RuPaul’s Drag Race, now see the live on stage, 75 minute production. Get your nails, hair, hips and heels in order as Todrick turns Australian clubs into his runway. Learn the choreography! Beat the face, cinch the waist, turn up the bass, glue that lace and make em faint!

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/todrick-hall-haus-party-tour-sydney-tickets-69156690523
Welcome 2022 with a bang!
New Years Eve 2021 Soirée at the Opera House

December 31, 2021 (TBC), Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House. Ring in the New Year Sydney summertime style. Dance the night away into 2021. Wine and dine on an array of tantalising canapés, and graze from a series of live food stations. NYE Concert. DJ performance. The ultimate vantage point view  from Northern Broadwalk of the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks.

www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/experience/NYE-Yallamundi.html
Transforming the urban landscape
SydFest 2022

Early January, 2022. Kickstarting 2022: recovering, reconnecting communities, and reinvigorating Australian arts with bold and memorable experiences that ignite, unite, and excite Sydney. Building on a proud 44-year history of commissioning and presenting inspiring and ground-breaking new Australian art in a program of the best work from Australia's finest artists and companies.

www.sydneyfestival.org.au
From the outrageously adorned, to the sassy, satirical and serious
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

Early March, 2022, SAT 7-10pm, from Oxford at Flinders, Darlinghurst. The biggest extravaganza night of the year brings Sydney to a standstill, shining a spotlight on LGBTQI lives, culture, communities and creativity. Spectacular floats, thousands of participants, a smorgasbord of glittering colour, showcasing the glitz and glamour of our community. Following NSW Health COVID guidelines.

www.facebook.com/pg/sydneymardigras/events
Film screenings at Fleet Steps Open-air Cinema, Royal Botanic Garden
Westpac OpenAir Cinema 2021-22

Mid-December 2021 - Mid-February, 2022, Mrs MacQuaries Point. Each summer over 70,000 Sydneysiders + visitors enjoy fine food + wine on Sydney Harbour; new release blockbusters + arthouse films on giant screen against view of Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and city skyline. See past screenings and updates at:

www.westpacopenair.com.au
Australia Day in Sydney
Australia Day 2022

January 26, 2022. The world’s most beautiful harbour city will host another spectacular Australia Day, with a number of activities taking place on the water and across Sydney. Plan your day at australiaday.com.au and #ausday to join the celebration!

www.australiaday.com.au
Celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia
Yabun Festival

January 26, 2022. Normally Victoria Park. Annual festival on traditional lands of the Gadigal people. Music to a beat in Gadigal language, free live music event, market stalls, panel discussions/ community forums on Aboriginal issues, children’s activities, traditional Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander cultural performances. A celebration of cultural survival.

www.facebook.com/YabunFestival
The 36th Annual
Illawarra Folk Festival

January 13-16, 2022 at Bulli Showground, Wollongong NSW, an hour south of Sydney. Typically with international, national and local acts in over 300 concerts, dances, workshops and sessions in 11 onsite venues; traditional, World, Celtic, dance, Gypsy Roots, Bluegrass, Spoken Word, Comedy acts. Camping on-site. Full program due in December.

www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au
The 25th annual
Blue Mountains Music Festival

March 18-20, 2022 in Katoomba. Blues, Folk, Roots and New Music styles - a huge range of music, eclectic, brilliant group of performers, magical place in the mountains. Past year postponed. For performers see:

www.bmff.org.au