Friday 12 February

My Disco (Concert)

My Disco and Mistletone have announced details of an ultra limited edition 12″ vinyl release of a cosmic new My Disco jam entitled YOUNG. YOUNG is a volatile, mindboggling excursion into the outer realms of My Disco’s dalliance with German minimalism.

(Excerpt from http://www.moshtix.com.au/Event.aspx?id=33108&pLock=&vip=&skin=&ref)

When: 8pm

Where: Oxford Art Factory

Cost: $18

More Info:  http://www.mydisco.com.au/?page_id=20

Saturday 13 February

Reclaim the Lanes

Reclaiming the Lanes is an effort to stop the clock and remind everyone that the world was a wonderful place before the Model T. Communities condense when their reach falls into walking distance, and this is exactly what will happen to Newtown on Saturday 13th. Expect mobile music factories, roving minstrels, dancing neighbours, lots of smiles and NO CARS.

(Excerpt from http://concreteplayground.com.au/event/1366/reclaiming-the-lanes.htm)

When: 2pm

Where: The Hub, Newtown

More Info:  http://concreteplayground.com.au/event/1366/reclaiming-the-lanes.htm

Sunday 14 February

It’s Valentine Day!

Gilbert and George at the Art Gallery of NSW

Gilbert & George are like ‘old masters’ of contemporary art, celebrated around the world for their instantly recognisable photo-montage works in vivid colour and enormous scale.

Schedule

10:30am–1pm
Film program, Domain Theatre

1:30–2:30pm
Gilbert & George sign limited edition Valentine’s Day cards, Entrance Court

2:30pm–3:15pm
Gilb When: 2pm

Where: Art Gallery of NSW

More Info:  http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/events/cal/gilbert_and_george

Monday 15 February

The evils of social networking sites – Para(noide) Politics in the Archives

The legal fine print and ownership of your personal information, the contradictory nature of the cyberspace RSVP, the unmentioned law enforcement and intelligence service’s use of these sites and our obsession with reporting the mundane routine of our lives has become a great distraction to the creative process and what is really important.

(Excerpt from http://www.mumeson.org/)

Where: Mu-Meson Archives at Cnr Parramatta Rd & Trafalgar St, Annandale

Cost: $10

When: 7.30pm for an 8pm start

More Info:  http://www.mumeson.org/

Tuesday 16 February

Mardi Ha

We’re putting the Ha back into Mardi Gras this year as The Comedy Store brings you the best gay comedians in the country for two weeks of Mardi Gras madness! Book now as this show will be a huge hit for gay and straight alike! There’s gonna be bags of gags for straights, hags, and fags in this celebration of gay comedy.

(Excerpt from http://www.comedystore.com.au/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=31)

Where: 207/122 Lang Rd, Moore Park

Cost: $15

More Info:  http://www.comedystore.com.au/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=31

Wednesday 17 February

Reading: The Slow Sword

On February 17 at 7pm in Wharf 1, Sydney Theatre Company will present a free rehearsed reading of The Slow Sword by Russian playwright Yuri Klavdiyev, translated by Noah Birksted-Breen.

After the reading we will be joined by translator and Artistic Director of London’s Sputnik Theatre Company Noah Birksted-Breen, for a discussion about contemporary Russian playwriting and the art of translating from Russian to English. N

(Excerpt from http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/back-stage/the-slow-sword)

Where: Wharf 1, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay (Sydney Theatre Company)

Cost: FREE but you must book at the url below

More Info:  http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/back-stage/the-slow-sword

Thursday 18 February

The Long Italian Lunch (Cooking Class)

Simply the best Italian cooking course in Sydney.

Join the charming and passionate Luciana Sampogna in her heritage listed Italian villa for an authentic Italian cooking class, followed by an intimate family-style dinner with fellow students, served with matching wines.

(Excerpt from http://www.adrenalin.com.au/italian-cooking-class-sydney/nsw-sydney/gourmet/13830)

Where: Annandale, Sydney

Cost: $120

More Info:  http://www.adrenalin.com.au/italian-cooking-class-sydney/nsw-sydney/gourmet/13830

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