So Hot This Week: March 24
Saturday
An art fair for a new generation of art buyers, the fair presents 100 handpicked emerging artists each hand picked by a Selection Committee of art world experts. Art lovers can visit the fair with the confidence that they are buying from the very best and most promising emerging artists in a unique and immersive experience. Catch our chat here.
The Other Art Fair, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, March 22-25, $10-20 (kids free) – pictured
Sunday
Donning the iconic red beanie and sea foam suit once again, Brazilian pop legend Seu Jorge will reprise his role in Wes Anderson’s cult classic The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, performing his smoky folk soundtrack of David Bowie favourites including Rebel Rebel, Life on Mars and Changes for the first time ever in Sydney.
Seu Jorge, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sunday 9.00pm, $59-109 + bf
To celebrate the release of The Ruminators’ new single Boys Off Work, they’ve quit their jobs, hijacked a bus, grabbed their best buddies Crocodylus and Rosa Maria, and are taking the show on the road for the ‘Left Our Jobs Forever’ tour with an afternoon show in Sydney.
The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale, Sunday 4.00pm, $20 +bf
Wednesday
Come sip, scribble, drink and doodle! All art styles welcome and you don’t have to be a totes amazing drawer. Subject range from nudes to costume to still to moving to posed.
Knox Bar, Chippendale, Wednesday 5.30pm, $10
Sound Lines is an exhibition group that marries SOUND and LINES…which is probably something you’ve never experienced before and should! All artists have created a line drawing using two colours inspired by a song chosen for the show. There’ll be a live performance by Magic Pirate, and original works by Nat Synnott, Benja Harney, Kate Prendergast, Laura Clement and more who’ll be throwing your artistic views out the window and exploring new, more infectious ones.
Down/Under Space, Chippendale, Wednesday, 6.00pm-9.00pm, free
Thursday
Reality Dreaming is making a return to The Chatswood Club to razzle up your favourite rock and roll covers and some original hits from the standout band. You’d be banana’s to miss this night out! Guest line-up includes Ryan Light, The Rock Show, The Soul Cartels and Not Dare.
The Chatswood Club, Chatswood, Thursday, 7.00pm-12.00am, free
GAUCI with Bachelor Pad & Greenwave Beth
Start your long weekend right with electronica siblings GAUCI, polite punk band Bachelor Pad and the explosive and synthy Greenwave Beth.
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown, Thursday 7.00pm, free entry
Friday
Powerbomb Comedy with Cassie Workman
Powerbomb Comedy is back this Good Friday for another hot, hot show headlined by the critically acclaimed Cassie Workman and hosted by Bec Charlwood.
Staves Brewery, Glebe, Friday 7pm, $10
BAD Friday 9: A Marrickville Block Party
Traditionally focusing on talent from Sydney’s inner west, this year BAD FRIDAY is breaking beyond Sydney city’s limits to bring the best of Australia’s indie artists into the Marrickville arena. Featuring BOO SEEKA, The Belligerents, ECCA VANDAL, West Thebarton, Straight Arrows, a huge secret headliner and more!
Railway Pde, Marrickville, Friday 2.00pm, $75.50 + bf
