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This Month — Arts & Entertainment
SMART Getaway of the Month
Escape Sydney for a two- or three-day winter break in Orange, one of Australia's premier food and wine destinations. July is truffle season, making it an ideal time to visit. Wander the historic town centre, explore the Orange Regional Gallery, enjoy breakfast at Byng Street Café, dinner at Charred Kitchen & Bar or Lolli Redini, and sample cool-climate wines at a selection of nearby cellar doors. Consider staying at The Byng Street Boutique Hotel or Yallungah Boutique Hotel. A relaxed two- or three-day visit offers the perfect blend of food, wine, art and country hospitality.
High-Rated Performances
S. Shakthidharan and Eamon Flack's acclaimed, multi-award-winning play returns to Belvoir for a limited Sydney season.
John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, starring Pamela Rabe and Sam Reid in a Sydney Theatre Company production.
Jane Harrison's world-premiere Sydney Theatre Company drama about Bennelong, history, identity and performance.
Mary Rachel Brown's biting Australian black comedy about family, debt, dreams and the world of greyhound racing.
Griffin Theatre Company and Purple Tape Productions present a four-part a cappella work about harmony, intimacy and connection.
Disney's acclaimed stage musical returns to Sydney with Julie Taymor's celebrated puppetry, music and theatrical spectacle.
Isobel McArthur's comic, music-filled stage adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice at the Sydney Opera House.
Opera Australia's sparkling production of Lehár's operetta, described as an all-singing, all-dancing Broadway-style show.
Talks & Ideas
An evening of conversation, poetry and performance with Indigenous voices from across the Asia Pacific.
A free cultural talk with Gadigal custodian, Elder and cultural educator Uncle Jimmy Smith.
Powerhouse Volunteers share First Nations collection stories from carved emu eggs to ancestral star knowledge.
A free State Library talk on how library architecture has evolved with changing ideas about knowledge, access and community.
A free evening exploring AI and human flourishing, including founder insights and practical conversation.
A free Powerhouse collection conversation on First Nations objects that honour Country and sustain knowledge.
Communication expert Jefferson Fisher presents Argue Less, Talk More in a 90-minute Sydney Opera House conversation.
Justice Fellows share research and ideas on access to justice, law reform and consequential legal challenges in NSW.
Exhibitions & Visual Arts
Food & Dining
Ramen pick for winter. Rich chicken-based broth and house-made noodles.
Outdoor & Active
Classes
Writing workshop developing storytelling and creative writing skills.
Practical photography skills using your own camera.
This Month's Great Retirement Ideas
Provides: a regular diary commitment, physical exercise, goals to work towards and improve upon, and social connection.
Provides: a regular diary commitment, goals and objectives to work towards and improve upon, and opportunities to meet new people.
Provides: gentle exercise and time to reflect, unwind and recharge.
Provides: a regular activity to look forward to, physical movement, skill development and social connection.
Provides: a regular commitment, a sense of purpose, opportunities to help others and connection with people.
Provides: a personal project, goals to work towards, and quiet time to reflect on your life and experiences.
Provides: a regular diary commitment, active participation, shared enjoyment and opportunities to meet new people.
Provides: something to plan and anticipate, a change of scene, active exploration and shared experience.
Provides: a regular commitment, improved strength and mobility, progress to aim for and encouragement from others.
Provides: a creative project, family connection and a meaningful way to share stories, memories and traditions.
Provides: a planned outing, physical activity, active exploration and connection with others.
Provides: a regular opportunity to slow down, settle the mind and create space for reflection and recovery.
Provides: a regular commitment, active reading and discussion, and connection through shared ideas.
Provides: a learning routine, clear goals to work towards and the satisfaction of building a new skill.
Provides: a regular social anchor, active planning and preparation, and deeper connection with family or friends.
Provides: gentle movement, a creative goal and quiet time to notice, reflect and enjoy your surroundings.
Provides: a purposeful commitment, active contribution and meaningful connection across generations.
Provides: a planned outing, gentle physical activity, active learning and opportunities for conversation.
Provides: a regular routine, gentle physical activity, practical goals and quiet restorative time outdoors.
Provides: a diary commitment, intellectual stimulation, new ideas to think about and opportunities for conversation.
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