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UNDERGROUND
Handle Bar is an underground bar that opened last Saturday. It’s located at 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. Resident DJs include Seymour Butz, Lovertits, Sveta, Mark Murphy plus many more. For more details on the venue email handle.bar.sydney@gmail.com.
OPERA HOUSE PARTY
The Studio at the Sydney Opera House will present the Latin Black Party on Saturday 16 August and Sunday 17 August. The two nights will showcase the best of Latin underground music in Australia with a non-stop high-energy party. Tickets start at $25. Bookings on 9250 7777 or sydneyoperahouse.com.
BEAUTY SCENE
Meet author Zoe Foster as she dishes out insider beauty tips during an exclusive book signing to celebrate the launch of Air Kisses at M.A.C Myer in Sydney on Friday 11 July and in Parramatta on Saturday 12 July. M.A.C Artists will provide complimentary makeup applications and show customers how to master the perfect makeover with Zoe’s top three must-wear makeup looks. For more details call 9238 9141 or 9265 5489.
MANDELA
Chief Mandlesizwe Zwelivelile Mandela, eldest grandson of Nelson Mandela, chief of the Xhosa tribe in South Africa and Rhodes politics graduate, will be the honorary keynote speaker at the official Australian celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday. The celebratory dinner will be held on Saturday 26 July at the Amora Hotel Jamison and will raise funds for the not-for-profit organisation, MaAfrika Tikkun Australia. For more details go to www.maafrikatikkun.com.au or call 9775 7000.
VX18504
The Australian Theatre for Young People’s major production for 2008, VX18504, will play at CarriageWorks from Wednesday 23 July to Saturday 2 August. This physical theatre work is directed by internationally acclaimed Meryl Tankard. VX18504 was the army service number of Sergeant Mick, Meryl Tankard’s father. The work explores the origins of conflict in our society, from childhood cruelty and backyard brawls to the ravages of war. Tickets start at $18. Bookings on 1300 723 038 or www.ticketmaster.com.au.
STABLES THEATRE
Don’t Say the Words is a play by Tom Holloway and it opened last week at the SBW Stables Theatre. The production tells the story of love pushing individuals to extremes. Tickets start at $25 and the season ends Saturday 26 July. Bookings on 1300 306 776 or www.griffintheatre.com.au.
CYMBIDIUM
The 2008 National Orchid Extravaganza is back in town and will take place at the Dural Recreation Centre, Pellitt Lane, Round Corner, Dural, from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August. This year the Rotary Club will provided visitors with plenty of refreshments. Entry is $4.
BINGAY
Bingay is held every Tuesday at the Sly Fox. The game starts at 8pm and all proceeds go to ACON. For bookings call 9206 2110.
