Star Play
BALKAN MUSIC
Sydney Opera House is bringing Goran Bregovic to town with his Tales and Songs for Weddings and Funerals. The show premieres on Tuesday 14 October and will see this Balkan genius perform his world-famous hits with a party-generating 37 piece ensemble. The show starts at 8pm and tickets start from $49. Bookings on 9250 7777 or sydneyoperahouse.com.
JAZZ GUITARIST
Legendary Austrian jazz guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, Australia’s own Slava Grigoryan and US legend and innovator Ralph Towner return to Australia once more as the awe-inspiring trio MGT. The group will be playing at the Basement on 12 and 13 August from 9pm. Tickets start at $49. Bookings on 9251 2797 or www.thebasement.com.au.
EROS RAMAZZOTTI
Italian superstar Eros Ramazzotti is coming to Australia for the very first time. With 40 million record sales and a distinguished 25-year career, the news of his imminent arrival has already sent the GLBT Italian community into a frenzy. The singer will visit Acer Arena on Saturday 25 October. Bookings on www.preferredseating.com.au.
BREENSPACE
Artist Dani Marti will be displaying his art at Breenspace in Waterloo. His show, One Breath Below Consciousness, will be launched tonight Thursday 24 July. The studio is open from 6pm until 8pm. For more details call www.breenspace.com or 9690 0555.
MONDAY NIGHT
Award-winning radio program Queer Out West at 89.3FM is on air every Monday from 10pm with presenters Beverly Buttercup, Maxi Shield, Gracie Lou and producer Paul. For more details go to www.myspace.com/queeroutwest or www.893fm.com.au.
TRIVIA NIGHTS
Portia Turbo is holding a trivia night at The Penrith Hotel every Wednesday night from 7pm. She also hosts a trivia night at The King’s Park Tavern, Sunnyholt Rd, Kings Park on Thursdays from 7pm.
HEAVEN FUN
Gay social event Heaven will take place on Saturday 9 August at the Rosehill Bowling Club, corner Hassall Street and James Ruse Drive in Parramatta. The party starts at 8.30pm and is hosted by Beverly Buttercup. Entry is $10 and DJs include Joal & Geoff. More details on www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com
