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DREADCIRCUS

It’s dinnertime with transsexual rocker Jade Starr and her unique band of lesbians called Dreadcircus. For a night of songs dealing with such subjects as love, gender and self-awareness, the gig kicks off at 8:30pm on Friday 4 May at Bar Me jazz bar in Kings Cross. The cost for dinner and show is $30 and general tickets are $15. For bookings call 9282 5500 or go to www.dreadcircus.com.

Diana Anaid

International musician Diana Anaid will be playing at the Excelsior on Saturday 5 May in Surry Hills. Anaid played her first Sydney gig at this pub. Tickets are $12 and the events starts at 8pm. The first 20 patrons will receive Anaid’s latest DVD. See www.dianaanaid.com for more.

Five-Dollar Tickets

A new initiative called the Balnaves Foundation Open House Program will be hosting $5 tickets for disadvantaged communities to Tim Minchin’s show So Rock at the Sydney Opera House this Thursday 3 May at 9:15pm. Minchin’s musical is a venture into the dark and light sides of life through comedy, song and poetry. Make sure you bring you bring your concession card. For bookings call 9250 7145.

JBEAR IN CABEARET

Manacle will be kick-starting Leather Pride week with JBear. Back from a long break, the hirsute entertainer will star in a new major production of CaBEARet at the nightclub on Sunday 6 May, 9pm. MCTV International Productions will film the entire show, so make sure your harnesses are polished and the fur is groomed. Entry is free.

INQUISITION

The Sydney Leather Pride Association will be hosting their annual fetish party at the Entertainment Quarter on Saturday 12 May. DJs include Justin Scott, Sveta, Shigeki, Shanobear and more. This party for acquired tastes runs from 10pm to 8am. General tickets are $95 and are available at SAX fetish, MAXXX black and Reactor Rubber. See www.sydneyleatherpride.org.

FISHFEST

Escape the city and head due north for the famous Fishfest at Manly Fisho’s, 270 Pittwater Rd, Manly, with five bands, appearances by the cast of SBS TVs Fat Pizza and heaps of prizes to be won. The annual festival starts at 8pm and tickets are only $10. Celebrating the music and lifestyle of Sydney’s northern beaches, Fishfest is also all about our scaled friends, with $5 fish and chips all night. Bookings through www.moshtix.com.au.