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Hey neighbour,
The World Cup is back and the Australia game is being shown on the big screen in Newtown on Sunday. The Biennale of Sydney is closing this weekend, and Sydenham Green is hosting a community day on Saturday. Everything else worth knowing about in the Inner West this weekend is below.
Enjoy,
Seb
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MY WEEKEND PICKS
ARTS & CULTURE: CLOSING WEEKEND
Biennale of Sydney 2026: Sunday 14 June is the final day of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, with markets, exhibitions, and tours running across the weekend.
📅 All weekend, various times
📍 White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle (and other venues)
💰 Free (some ticketed events)
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Celebrate 2044: Sydenham Green is hosting a free community day bringing neighbours together for connection, creativity, and a relaxed outdoor gathering.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 11am
📍 Sydenham Green, 53 Railway Rd, Sydenham
💰 Free
MARKET
Rozelle Vinyl Records Fair: A one-day vinyl fair comes to Darling Street in Rozelle on Saturday, giving collectors and music lovers the chance to browse and buy across a curated selection of records.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 9am
📍 663 Darling St, Rozelle
💰 Free
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
World Cup Screening: Australia vs Türkiye: Inner West Council is hosting a free outdoor screening of the Socceroos' World Cup match against Türkiye at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 1:30pm arrival (2pm kick-off)
📍 Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Church St, Newtown
💰 Free
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND
ALL WEEKEND
ARTS & CULTURE
Teatro Flamenco with Diana Reyes Flamenco Dance Co: Diana Reyes Flamenco Dance Co brings live flamenco music and dance to a King Street venue, combining traditional Spanish performance with live musical accompaniment in an intimate setting.
📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, various times
📍 585B King St, Newtown
💰 Ticketed
MARKET
The Makers and Shakers Market: Sydney's favourite handmade market celebrates its 10th anniversary at the White Bay Cruise Terminal with 140 curated stalls across homewares, slow fashion, and food.
📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍White Bay Cruise Terminal, 2041 James Craig Rd, Rozelle
💰Free
ARTS & CULTURE
Chunky Move's U>N>I>T>E>D: Melbourne’s acclaimed contemporary dance company brings a full-scale production to Carriageworks, blending movement, sound, and design in a high-energy exploration of “machine mysticism".
📅 All weekend, various times
📍 Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
💰 Ticketed
MARKET
Memory Lane Markets: The Biennale of Sydney's market activation at White Bay Power Station runs alongside the 25th Biennale's closing weekend, offering an outdoor market experience in the Rememory exhibition grounds.
📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍 White Bay Power Station, Robert St, Rozelle
💰 Free
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Queer Careers Expo: Australia's first LGBTQIA+ focused careers expo runs over two days at Ashfield Town Hall, connecting queer jobseekers, professionals, and employers during Pride Week.
📅 Friday 12 & Saturday 13 June, 10am
📍 Ashfield Town Hall, 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
💰 Free
MARKET
Winter Latin Makers Market: The Marrickville Town Hall hosts two days of Latin American craft, food, and live music.
📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍 Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Free
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Pride Fest: Sydney's Queer Arts & Culture Festival spreads across Oxford Street and surrounding Darlinghurst venues this weekend, with events spanning Qtopia, Eternity Playhouse, and outdoor spaces.
📅 All weekend, various times
📍 Oxford St and surrounds, Darlinghurst
💰 Free (some ticketed events)
ARTS & CULTURE
Sunflowers & Swirls: The Grounds of Alexandria has a new floral-themed installation, taking inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh.
📅 All weekend, 7am
📍 The Grounds of Alexandria, 7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria
💰 Free
ARTS & CULTURE
CONTINUITY: Bess Wohl's world premiere climate comedy goes behind the scenes of a big-budget Hollywood eco-thriller to ask what it actually means to make a film about the climate crisis.
📅 All weekend, various times
📍 New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown
💰 Ticketed
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
True Crime and Wine Society: A monthly gathering bringing together true crime enthusiasts to share case findings and theories over a glass of vino.
📅 Friday 12 June, 6pm
📍 245 Broadway, Glebe
💰 Ticketed
VOLUNTEER
Sydney City Farm Volunteer Working Bees: The City Farm runs hands-on volunteer sessions every Friday in St Peters, with tasks ranging from planting and harvesting to watering and weeding across the communal growing beds.
📅 Friday 12 June, 10am
📍 Sydney City Farm, 52 Barwon Park Rd, St Peters
💰 Free
ARTS & CULTURE
Skank Sinatra: The Name on Everybody's Lips: Award-winning cabaret performer Skank Sinatra brings a brand-new show to Qtopia as part of Sydney's Pride Fest.
📅 Friday 12 June, 7:30pm
📍 Qtopia Sydney, 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst
💰 Ticketed
ARTS & CULTURE
Here & Queer: Flight Path Theatre brings together short plays on queer identity, love and living out loud as part of Sydney's Pride Month program.
📅 Friday 12 June, 7:30pm
📍 Flight Path Theatre, 9b/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
WELLNESS
Golden Warriors: Karate Course for Adults 55+: Golden Warriors runs a free 10-week karate program for adults 55 and over, building strength, balance, and community connection.
📅 Friday 12 June, 11am
📍 358 Abercrombie St, Darlington
💰 Free
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
WILDCARD
Tom Weil: Sixth Sense: Psychic entertainer Tom Weil brings his Sixth Sense show to Glebe Town Hall, exploring whether a sixth sense is real or simply a matter of perspective.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 6:30pm
📍 Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Rd, Glebe
💰 Ticketed
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Winter Roots & Spring Blooms: This workshop covers what to plant through winter to set up a strong spring bloom, with practical guidance for home gardeners thinking ahead.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10am
📍 The Connection, Meeting Room 1, 30 Shoreline Dr, Rhodes
💰 Ticketed
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Refugee Week Store Party: The Social Outfit on King Street in Newtown is hosting an in-store celebration to mark the start of Refugee Week, with a live performance and DJ set from Kate Monroe.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 2pm
📍 The Social Outfit, 188 King St, Newtown
💰 Free
NIGHTLIFE
Porter Robinson with Golden Features (DJ set): American electronic artist Porter Robinson makes his Carriageworks debut alongside local act Golden Features, both performing DJ sets at the Eveleigh venue on Saturday evening.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 5pm
📍 Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
💰 Ticketed
CREATIVE
Inner West Writers Group: A free, supportive drop-in writers group for anyone at any stage, whether you're mid-project, just starting out, or keen to listen and give feedback.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10am
📍 Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Free
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL: OPENING DAY
Platform Presents: A Family Gathering: The opening of the Asian Heritage Week group exhibition at Flow Studios 88 in Camperdown brings together more than 20 artists alongside DJs and market stalls for a Saturday afternoon celebration.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 2pm
📍 Flow Studios 88, 57 Denison St, Camperdown
💰 Ticketed
WELLNESS
Sweat Saturday: Big Gay Boxing: This free community boxing workout is part of the Sweat with Pride program running through Pride Week. Open to all skill levels.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10:30am
📍 Inner West Pride Centre, 1A Bedford St, Newtown
💰 Free
MARKET
Fashion Frenzy: Pre-loved Fashion Sale: Petersham Town Hall hosts this popular second-hand fashion fundraiser, where every item on the floor is the same flat price. Get there early for the best selection.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 9am
📍 Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham
💰 Ticketed
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
June Scrap Sessions: Made590 in Marrickville is running two slow, cosy scrapbooking and junk journaling sessions on Saturday morning and afternoon, covering paper, collage and whatever you've been collecting.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10:30am and 1:30pm
📍 Made590, 244 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
MARKET
Clothes Swap with Re Place: Re Place is running a free community clothes swap to help you refresh your wardrobe without sending anything to landfill.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10am
📍 Inner West Sustainability Hub, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
💰 Free
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
World's Biggest Morning Tea at Ashfield Bowlo: Ashfield Bowling Club is hosting a community morning tea for Cancer Council fundraising on Sunday, with prosecco, raffles, and guest speakers bringing together the neighbourhood for a good cause.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍 Ashfield Bowling Club, 81 Orpington St, Ashfield
💰 Free
WELLNESS
Guided Ride: Glebe to Fish Markets to Darling Harbour Loop: A guided bike ride departs from Glebe Foreshore and takes in the new Fish Markets, Anzac Bridge, and Darling Harbour in a loop accessible to all cyclists.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 10:30am
📍 Glebe Foreshore, Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
💰 Free
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Design Book Covers Like a Pro with Susan Le: Book designer and illustrator Susan Le runs a free hands-on workshop, taking participants inside the professional process of book cover design.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 1pm
📍 Stanmore Library, Stanmore Reserve, Douglas St, Stanmore
💰 Free
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Spirit of Welcome Refugee Week Community Event: This free Refugee Week celebration brings together live music, food stalls, and art designed by refugee artists.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 12pm
📍 Community Refugee Welcome Centre, 504 Wharf Rd, Lilyfield
💰 Free
WELLNESS
Breathwork Workshop Sydney: This two-hour workshop covers simple breathwork techniques for managing stress and quieting the mind.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 2pm
📍 5 Richardsons Cres, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Matriarch Circle x Women's Library: The Matriarch Circle gathers to honour the lived experiences of older women, with children and babies welcome.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍 The Women's Library, 8-10 Brown St, Newtown
💰 Ticketed
WELLNESS
ZJ Duo Benjamin + Rodrigo: Sydney Zumba Masterclass: International Zumba presenters Benjamin & Rodrigo lead a two-hour masterclass at the Petersham RSL Club Auditorium as part of their Sydney tour.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 4pm
📍 Petersham RSL Club Auditorium, 301 Trafalgar St, Petersham
💰 Ticketed
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Bolly for a Cause 2026: Sydney Bollywood's annual charity fundraiser brings together trivia, community and Bollywood culture, raising funds for charities in India.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 6pm
📍 Club Inner West, 1 Denby St, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
COMING UP
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL
Family History Research Sessions: Inner West Council Libraries are running a series of sessions to help residents research their family history and access ancestry records.
📅 Tuesday 14 July, 10am
📍 Ashfield Library, 260 Liverpool Street, Ashfield
💰 Free
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Coiled Basket Weaving Workshop for Beginners: Sydney Community College runs a full-day beginner basket weaving workshop, working with sustainable materials to build coiled forms from scratch. Book ahead to secure a place.
📅 Saturday 29 August, 9:30am
📍 Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
💰 Ticketed
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FAMILY PICKS
KIDS
Academy of Magic: An interactive magic show at Glebe Town Hall invites children to unlock their inner wizard.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 3:30pm
📍 Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Rd, Glebe
💰 Ticketed
FAMILY
Djarrawunang Inclusive Playground Opening: The brand-new Djarrawunang inclusive playground at Yeo Park in Ashfield officially opens on Saturday, a milestone for families with children of all abilities in the Inner West.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 12pm
📍 Yeo Park, Victoria St, Ashfield
💰 Free
KIDS
Balance Bike Clinics: This bike clinic helps children aged 3 to 8 build confidence and coordination in a safe outdoor environment.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 9am
📍 Sydney Park Cycling Centre, 410–416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria
💰 Free
FAMILY
Colours of Pride Family Craft Session: Glebe Library is hosting a Pride Month craft session where children and their families can decorate their own diversity Pride flags.
📅 Friday 12 June, 10:30am
📍 Glebe Library, Glebe
💰 Free
KIDS
Family Tales: Saturday Storytimes: These free bilingual storytimes bring together children aged 0-5 and their carers for books, songs, and rhythm.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10:30am
📍 Haberfield Library, Stanmore Library, ETC Library (Dulwich Hill), St Peters/Sydenham Library, Balmain Library
💰 Free
KIDS
Music Together Free Playgroup: This free playgroup uses musical play to build communication and connection for children aged 3-5 with developmental concerns.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 10am
📍 Plumtree Children's Services, Jarvie Park, Yabsley Ave, Marrickville
💰 Free
KIDS
Auslan and English Storytime: This bilingual storytime brings together pre-school aged deaf and hearing children through both Auslan and English.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 11:30am
📍 Glebe Library, 186–194 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
💰 Free
KIDS
Growing, Connected: Move & Play: Inclusive Gymnastics: An inclusive gymnastics session at Strathfield South for children with developmental needs.
📅 Sunday 14 June, 10am
📍 8 Pilcher St, Strathfield South
💰 Ticketed
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
YourSay: Dawn Fraser Baths Parking: Inner West Council is consulting on proposed parking changes around Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain. If you use the baths or live nearby, it's worth having a look at what's proposed before the consultation closes.
📅 Open now, closes Sunday 29 June 2026YourSay: Inner West E-bike Strategy: Inner West Council is developing an e-bike strategy aligned with State Government legislation and wants community feedback before submissions close. Have your say via the YourSay platform.
📅 Open now, closes Wednesday 24 JuneYourSay: Callan Park Foreshore Master Plan: Greater Sydney Parklands has released the draft Callan Park Foreshore Master Plan for community comment, guiding the long-term revitalisation of one of the Inner West's most beloved waterfront sites.
📅 Open now, closes Sunday 21 June
EATS & DRINKS
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Handmade Pasta Workshop: Sydney Community College is running a three-hour hands-on pasta-making workshop at their Rozelle site on Saturday, covering the fundamentals from dough to the finished product.
📅 Saturday 13 June, 12pm
📍 Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon St, Rozelle
💰 Ticketed
NEW OPENING
By V Bar & Cafe: By V has taken over a corner of the historic former General Motors site in Marrickville, turning it into a café and pizzeria, going big on traditional Italian sandwiches. Think Pugliese-style focaccia, cured meats, and an old-school counter. By V is now also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.
📍 Shop 6b/10 Carrington Rd, Marrickville

By V Bar and Cafe. Source: Broadsheet
COMING SOON
The Carlisle Castle: One of Newtown's favourite pubs is coming back, with the team behind Redfern's Bat & Ball Hotel, including Doom Juice's Zac Godbolt, alongside Rachael Paul and Dan McBride, taking over the lease. It hasn’t been revealed what the team is cooking up just yet, but it has a reopening scheduled for August of this year.
📍 7-19 Albermarle St, Newtown
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
The Riverview Hotel: Dianne Cripps & Friends, 7:30pm.
📍 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
💰 Free
The Merton Hotel: GD & The King Brothers, 8pm.
📍 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
💰 Free
The Duke of Enmore: Avalanche, 9pm.
📍 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore
💰 Free
Vic on the Park: Hot Glue, 9pm.
📍 2 Addison Rd, Marrickville
💰 Free
Gifts of Mercy Emporium: The Fungas with Headfirst and Apocrypha, 6:30pm.
📍 452 Parramatta Rd, Petersham
💰 Ticketed
Jazushi: Aaron Blakey (solo), 6pm.
📍 145 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
💰 Ticketed
Gasoline Pony: Jacob Jean, 7pm.
📍 117 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
Camelot Lounge: Jungle Boogie (Django Bar), 7pm. Also: The Grunge Show (main room), 7pm.
📍 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
Factory Theatre: Pseudo Echo, 7:30pm.
📍 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
The Bridge Hotel: Ray Beadle Band, 7:30pm.
📍 135 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
💰 Ticketed
Native Rose Hotel: Roshani, 7:30pm.
📍 68 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
💰 Ticketed
Butchers Brew Bar: The Loud Hailers, 8pm.
📍 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
💰 Ticketed
Miss Celie's Music Lounge: No Beef Patty N Stu Band, 8pm.
📍 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
💰 Ticketed
Lazybones Lounge: Tipsey & The Tonics, 8pm.
📍 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
The Merton Hotel: Django Blackheart, 8pm.
📍 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
💰 Free
Mali Ston Wine Bar: Greek Music Nights with Sotiris Procopiou, 6:30pm.
📍 489 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
💰 Free
Gasoline Pony: Martini Shakers, 3pm.
📍 117 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
Butchers Brew Bar: Dave Tice 4, 3pm. Also: Fields Quintet, 8pm.
📍 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
💰 Ticketed
Jazushi: Monique Lysiak (solo), 6pm.
📍 145 Devonshire St, Surry Hills
💰 Ticketed
The Albert Palais: The Jazz Room Concerts, 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
📍 2 Catherine St, Leichhardt
💰 Ticketed
Camelot Lounge: Dancing In The Shadows of Motown, 7pm. Also: The Songs of the 60s, 7pm.
📍 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
21 Shepherd: Voyage into Sound, 7pm.
📍 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
Lazybones Lounge: Zoe K's Night of Jazz & Soul, 8pm.
📍 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
💰 Ticketed
The MiTCH: Zane Banks Trio, 8pm.
📍 50 Mitchell Rd, Alexandria
💰 Ticketed
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
The Duke of Enmore: Blues & BBQ ft. Bayou Boogie Boys, 2pm.
📍 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore
💰 Free
Polish Club: Bonnie Kay & The Sweet Patooties, 3pm.
📍 182 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
💰 Ticketed
Petersham Bowling Club: Josh Pyke, 1pm. Also: Benny Elder (Second Album Tour), 6pm.
📍 77 Brighton St, Petersham
💰 Ticketed
Miss Celie's Music Lounge: The Stomp'n Ramblers Blues Duo, 4pm.
📍 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
💰 Ticketed
The Lord Gladstone: Fenn Wilson & The Weather, 6:30pm.
📍 115 Regent St, Chippendale
💰 Ticketed
TRANSPORT
Public transport disruptions are constantly changing. Below is a guide based on available information at the time of publishing and specifically for impacted transport in the Inner West. Stay up to date at Transport NSW.
THIS WEEKEND: 12 - 14 JUNE
M1 Metro: Sunday 14 June: Partial closure between Central and Sydenham. Services run between Tallawong and Central only. Use trains between Central and Sydenham.
F3 Parramatta River: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June: Selected afternoon and evening services between Parramatta and Circular Quay replaced by buses due to low tide.
Vivid Sydney concludes Saturday 13 June: Extra train, metro and ferry services are running into the city all weekend for the final nights.
NEXT WEEK: 15 - 21 JUNE
T2 Inner West and T3 Liverpool Trains: Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 June (evening): Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. City Circle also closed between Wynyard and Central both nights.
T2 Inner West and T3 Liverpool Trains: Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June (evening): Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.
M1 Metro: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June: Full closure Tallawong to Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Chatswood, the City, and Sydenham.
If you’ve got this far, thank you. Just a reminder that events can change at the last minute, so be sure to check directly with the venue before heading out.
See you next week,

