What's On in the Inner West This Weekend: 22 - 24 May 2026

Ten years of genuinely exceptional brewing in Marrickville, and last drinks are almost here. Wildflower Brewing pours its final beer on Brompton St on 31 May, and if you haven't already been down to say goodbye, this weekend is a good time for it.

Founder Topher Boehm announced earlier this year that the brewery is relocating to a rural setting, which personally makes me happy that this is a chapter break rather than a full stop.

Wildflower beers will continue selling online and through domestic retailers after Brompton St closes, with Gold, Amber, and Good as Gold expected to stay in stock well into 2027.

For those who’ve acquired a taste for the local brew, you’ll be happy to hear that the cellar door will be open Thursday through Sunday, and Topher has committed to being behind the bar himself each Sunday until the very end.

If Wildflower's natural, local ingredients and ten-year run as one of the Inner West's most loved breweries mean anything to you, get down there before the 31st.

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_THEATRE
The Birds: Paula Arundell’s reimagined adaptation of the gothic horror story, The Birds is playing all weekend at Belvoir.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
Exhibition: Barbara Licha: Upspace Gallery is showing new work by Barbara Licha across the full month of May. Her work is deeply linked to human emotion, specifically: apathy, trouble, happiness, and motivations.
Hours: All weekend, 11:00am
Address: Upspace Gallery + Studios, Building 24, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

_THEATRE
Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo: A comedic play exploring loneliness, power and human connection.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: Flight Path Theatre, 9b/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
Sustained Vision Exhibition: Four artists show paintings, mosaics and ceramics together in a single curated space on Glebe Point Road.
Hours: All weekend, 10:30am
Address: 112 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Entry: Free

_THEATRE
Aladdin JR Musical: Opening weekend for the Strathfield Musical Society's production of Disney's Aladdin JR, featuring local young performers. A family-friendly night out.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: The Latvian Theatre, 32 Parnell St, Strathfield
Entry: Ticketed

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_CREATIVE
Nudenight Life Drawing: A fun introduction to the world of life drawing for budding artists. Not for the faint-hearted, but a guaranteed fun night.
Hours: Friday 22 May, 7:00pm
Address: 9 Fitzroy Street, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

_NIGHTLIFE
Big Gay Piano Bar: Sing along to your favourite songs ranging from divas, pop icons, musicals and more at Ginger’s bar. Described by its host as the gayest piano bar in Sydney.
Hours: Friday 22 May, 6:30pm
Address: 1/134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Entry: Ticketed

_EXHIBITION
Discover Archaeology: It’s National Archaeology Week and Ashfield library is hosting an exhibition showcasing real artefacts pulled from Inner West excavations. Local archaeologists are also on hand to answer questions.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 10:00am
Address: Ashfield Library, Local Study Room, Level 3/260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield
Entry: Free

_FESTIVAL
Sydney Writers' Festival: The Kids Are Alright: Part of SWF's Inner West program, this Marrickville Town Hall session brings together young Australians to talk about the issues that actually matter to them: housing, climate, mental health, consent.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 2:00pm
Address: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

WELLNESS
Sepas Circle: Bay Run Event: A monthly Saturday morning gathering at Bridgewater Park in Rozelle combining a Bay Run walk or run with guided meditation, shared breakfast, and a reflection circle around a monthly theme. All paces welcome.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 8:00am
Address: Bridgewater Park, Margaret St, Rozelle
Entry: Free

WELLNESS
Guided Ride: Erskineville –Tempe Loop: City of Sydney's cycling program runs a guided group ride from Erskineville Station through the Tempe Loop. Perfect for those looking to plan their upcoming routes.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 10:00am
Address: Erskineville Train Station, Bridge St, Erskineville
Entry: Free

PANEL
Democracy After Trump: Sydney Writers' Festival brings Jon Sopel to Carriageworks for a timely session on how democracies survive and recover from authoritarian pressure. The subject is live; the conversation will be too.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 12:00pm
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Ticketed

COMEDY
Kookaburra's Comedy Club: Kookaburra's Comedy Club brings a rotating lineup of professional comedians to We Three Bar on Illawarra Road. A solid Saturday night out in Marrickville.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 7:30pm
Address: We Three Bar, 329 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Prompts for People: Evelyn Lan and Josh Davey bring community art-making and participatory creative experimentation to The Eveleigh Hotel in Redfern on Saturday night.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 7:30pm
Address: The Eveleigh Hotel, 158 Abercrombie St, Redfern
Entry: Free

WELLNESS
Adaptive Tennis: Group social tennis for players of all abilities with disabilities or mobility challenges. Run by City Community Tennis on Saturday morning.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 10:00am
Address: Park Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Ticketed

_CREATIVE
Jeanius Ways to Denimise Your Home: The Clothing Clinic and RePlace are running a Sunday upcycling workshop aimed at transforming old jeans into homewares. Part of a six-session series running through to July.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 11:00am
Address: Inner West Sustainability Hub RePlace, 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
Entry: Free

_NIGHTLIFE
La Ronde at The Grand Electric: The creators of Blanc de Blanc are bringing a new international show which combines circus, cabaret, and live entertainment in a high-production Sunday afternoon package.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 4:30pm
Address: The Grand Electric, 199 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

FESTIVAL
Domingo das Moças: The Brazilian Cultural Centre in Marrickville hosts a morning of food, music and community. Presented in Portuguese and open to all.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 10:00am
Address: Brazilian Cultural Centre, 142 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Japanese Fabric Ball Workshop: A Sunday morning workshop where participants make a necklace or keychain using vintage Japanese fabric and the traditional Kimekomi Mari ball technique.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 11:00am
Address: 30 Carrington Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

THEATRE
Savior: A darkly comic new Australian play at Belvoir Street Theatre, where the country's best new writing tends to land first.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 5:30pm
Address: Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Drawing with a Drag Queen Workshop: A Sunday arvo life drawing class run by The Fabulous Wonder Mama at a Surry Hills studio.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 2:30pm
Address: 507 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Closing Address: A Braver Australia: The closing session of Sydney Writers' Festival 2026 at Carriageworks.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 5:45pm
Address: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Entry: Ticketed

COMMUNITY
African Vibes: Sunday Soiree: A drum and dance community celebration at the Red Rattler in Marrickville with workshops, performances and drum circles. All are welcome and great for families.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 4:00pm
Address: Red Rattler Theatre, 6 Faversham St, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Bonsai & Brews: A two-hour hands-on bonsai workshop at Pickled Monkey Brewing in Marrickville. Pot, shape and wire your own bonsai. Entry includes a beer and a pot to take home.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 12:00pm
Address: Pickled Monkey Brewing, 127 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

COMMUNITY
Silent Reading Space: Bring a book and join the company of other readers in a cosy, phone-free space. Weather permitting.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 2:00pm
Address: Dr HJ Foley Rest Park (look for Quiet Nook sign), 140 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Entry: Free

CREATIVE
Imaginary Radio Station: A multidisciplinary performance at The Living Room Theatre in Marrickville weaving sound, movement and personal reflection into a sonic meditation on radio and human connection.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 7:00pm
Address: The Living Room Theatre, 21 Shepherd St, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

WELLNESS
Women's Circle: A women's gathering at Crystal Arcana in Newtown for anyone who needs an hour of quiet company and no agenda.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 6:00pm
Address: Crystal Arcana, 317 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

CREATIVE
Spoken Word and Poetry Open Mic: A free community open mic for spoken word and poetry.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 2:00pm
Address: We Three Bar, 329 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

WELLNESS
Dance of Life: A community dance session at the Mervyn Fletcher Hall in Haberfield. No experience needed and the first session is free.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 1:50pm
Address: Mervyn Fletcher Hall, 81 Dalhousie St, Haberfield
Entry: Free (for first session)

_COMMUNITY
Postcard Swap w/ Mecca Coffee: Phost Club hosts a postcard writing and swapping session at Mecca Coffee in Alexandria. Bring a stamp, a real sentence, and a willingness to talk to a stranger over coffee.
Hours: Sunday 24 May, 1:00pm
Address: Mecca Coffee Alexandria, 26 Bourke Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Ticketed

I got to experience Lu's Deli in Newtown over the weekend, and everything from their service to their steak frites in a freshly made focaccia was chef’s kiss. The deli runs Tuesday to Saturday from 8am until 3pm, and Sundays until 2pm.

What makes this place special is that from 5pm on Thursday through Saturday, it transforms into a wine bar, trading focaccias for natural wine and a completely different energy. It's the same space, but it earns a second visit for this very reason. A deli by day and a proper Newtown wine bar by night. Worth putting in the diary for a Thursday or Friday.

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_KIDS
LEGO Workshop: Mandalorian & Grogu's Speeder Bike: Guided step-by-step LEGO build at Broadway Minis Hub, with the finished Speeder Bike to take home. Ages 6+.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 10am
Address: Broadway Minis Hub, Level 3, Broadway Sydney, 1 Bay St, Glebe
Entry: Ticketed

_YOUTH
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare's classic comedy at the Seymour Centre. Perfect for students in Years 7-12, this new production is designed to support English and Drama subjects.
Hours: All weekend, various times
Address: Seymour Centre, cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
Entry: Ticketed

_FAMILY
Sydney Writers' Festival Family Day: A full day of storytelling, activities and creative events for kids and families at Carriageworks in Eveleigh. One of the bigger free family days in Sydney's literary calendar.
Hours: Saturday 23 May & Sunday 24 May, various times
Address: Carriageworks Way, Eveleigh
Entry: Free (some sessions ticketed)

_YOUTH
Pasta Making Workshop for Youth: A hands-on pasta-making workshop at Balmain Library where young people learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and take it home. A practical skills workshop run through the IWC library network.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 10:30am
Address: Balmain Library, 370 Darling St, Balmain
Entry: Free

_KIDS
Balance Bike Clinics: Saturday morning balance bike clinics for kids aged 3 to 8 at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre in Alexandria. A well-run supervised session for building confidence on two wheels early.
Hours: Saturday 23 May, 9:00am
Address: Sydney Park Cycling Centre, 410–416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria
Entry: Free

_YOUTH
Youth Bible Talk Event: A free Friday evening gathering for young Christians at a Glebe address, combining shared dinner, games and a Bible talk connecting faith with everyday life.
Hours: Friday 22 May, 7:00pm
Address: 6 Darghan St, Glebe
Entry: Free

KIDS
Bunnings Kids Workshops: Free drop-in kids workshops at Rozelle and Ashfield Bunnings every Saturday.
Hours: Every Saturday, 11am
Address: Multiple venues
Entry: Free

Brune Bakery: Estelle Brunet and Daniel Le are self-taught bakers who have perfected the art of baking traditional French croissants. If your Saturday involves a day at the Glebe markets, add this one to your list.
Address: 28 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe

Tomodachi: A Cabramatta favourite has recently set up shop in Burwood with a menu that includes sushi, ramen, matcha and more. It also has top-tier sandos with their wagyu steak and tamago egg getting rave reviews.
Address: 78-82 Burwood Rd, Burwood

Enmore Theatre: Aldous Harding (NZ), 8:00pm.
Address: Enmore Theatre, Enmore
Entry: Ticketed

Camelot Lounge: Nadya & Zoran's 101 Candles Orkestra, 7:00pm. The Album Show presents The Beatles Live Singalong, 7:00pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Lazybones Lounge: Richard Ortega's Cuban Social Club, 8:00pm.
Address: 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Pat Powell & Friends, 8:00pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

The Riverview Hotel: Jazz and Blues Fridays with Dianne Cripps & Friends, 6:30pm.
Address: 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
Entry: Free

Enmore Theatre: Public Image Ltd (UK), 8:00pm. The High Kings (IRL), 8:00pm.
Address: Enmore Theatre, Enmore
Entry: Ticketed

The Factory Theatre: Eskimo Joe, 7:30pm.
Address: 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Camelot Lounge: SADE: The Live Experience, 7:00pm. The Empowered Collective: A Tribute to Women in Music, 7:00pm.
Address: 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

The Vanguard: Just Relax Records, 11:00pm.
Address: 42 King St, Newtown
Entry: Ticketed

Gasoline Pony: Los Romeos Oxidados, 3:00pm.
Address: 117 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Ticketed

Butchers Brew Bar: Walking Cane Band, 3:00pm.
Address: 499 Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill
Entry: Ticketed

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Simon Kinny-Lewis & Sean Costello, 4:00pm. Darren Jack V8 Blues Trio, 8:00pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

The Merton Hotel: Blues Collective, 7:00pm.
Address: 38 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Entry: Free

Vic on the Park: Loud Bark Minifest, 1:00pm.
Address: 2 Addison Rd, Marrickville
Entry: Free

Botany View Hotel: Geoff Bull & The Finer Cuts, 4:00pm.
Address: 597 King St, Newtown
Entry: Free

Miss Celie's Music Lounge: Dave Smith Quartet, 7:00pm.
Address: 17 Hercules St, Ashfield
Entry: Ticketed

Christina Crofts Band: Ashfield Bowling Club, 2:00pm.
Address: Ashfield Bowling Club, 81 Orpington St, Ashfield
Entry: Free

The Lazy Crows Blues Band: The Chippo Hotel, 4:00pm.
Address: The Chippo Hotel, 87–93 Abercrombie St, Chippendale
Entry: Free

Twelve Bar Dudes: Balmain Bowling Club, 4:00pm.
Address: Balmain Bowling Club, 156 Darling St, Balmain
Entry: Free

The Duke of Enmore: Blues & BBQ, 2:00pm.
Address: 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore
Entry: Free

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.

See you next week,