Things to Do

AN international best-selling crime writer, an award-winning true crime podcaster and the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature headline a huge lineup in Parramatta for the 2024 Sydney Writers’ Festival.  This year’s festival includes eight exciting events across five Council venues at Parramatta, Granville, Epping and Wentworth Point from Wednesday 22 May – Sunday 26 May,

THERE is absolutely no need to travel to New York when there’s a fabulous fashion exhibition running in Sydney. The Old Government House is showcasing four rooms full of clothing preserved by the National Trust from the peak of black clothing fashion trend of 1880 and beyond.. This exhibition takes visitors on an Australian historical

ELIZABETH FRIAS  EXERCISE buffs are queuing at Tai Chi and Qigong group classes around the suburbs for health benefits they bring to body and mind, Tai Chi Association of Australia (TCAA) president Cyril Loa said. These ancient Chinese exercises known as natural health therapies are popular with seniors, mostly Chinese Australians and their friends from

A REPLICA of one of the world’s first ‘motor-bicycles’ that Australian Winifred Wells rode in 1950 from Sydney to Perth and back goes on display at Parramatta’s Moto Machine. Dubbed Project Origin, the ‘motor-bicycle’ was faithfully recreated by Royal Enfield, the oldest motorcycle brand still in continuous production and sold by an Australian company, Moto

A VARIETY of leisure and learning activities for Parramatta’s over-55 residents are now open for registration with many classes to choose from so get in early. Painting, Zumba, Tai Chi, line dancing, tennis, pilates, yoga or singing, it’s your choice but you must put your name on the list before the first term enrolment closes.

ELIZABETH FRIAS AMONG spectacular scenes to watch on Australia Day is the city’s skyline as hot air balloons for the first-time fly over the space above with Mayor Pierre Esber inviting residents to join the celebration of all things Australian. The spacious grounds of Parramatta Park on Macquarie Street, site of the Old Government House,

PARRAMATTA Park is set to come alive on New Year’s Eve with Sneaky Sound System headlining a free concert and event on Sunday 31 December 2023 from 5-9.30pm. The family-friendly concert marks the return of New Year’s Eve celebrations to Parramatta Park. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Pierre Esber said there was a spectacular

WRITER and director Claire Pasvolsky debuts her feature film Three Chords & the Truth at Riverside Parramatta on October 20, 26 and 28 with musician Jackie Marshall as lead character Angie. The film was selected at the Sydney Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival and Cinefest Oz in Western Australia.  Angie could have been one

Musical tribute to cultural icon, Elvis Presley DAVID Venn Enterprises (Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical, The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for the professional premiere of Elvis: A Musical Revolution. Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring

Revelatory musical experience on one of Australia’s biggest cultural icons. John Farnham: Finding The Voice chronicles the life of John Farnham, one of Australian music’s biggest names.  Starting with the early days and his original debut as Johnny Farnham with a series of family friendly hits, the film tracks his fall to a level of

Loud, proud, fast and furious franchise finale. WHEN Dante (Jason Momoa), the son of the main villain from Fast Five, comes looking for revenge on the crew that killed his father, he doesn’t want to kill them; he wants to make them suffer.  On the back foot, Dom (Vin Diesel) is separated from Letty (Michelle

THE City of Parramatta is preparing to celebrate its First Nation’s people and 60,000 years of history with the much-awaited return of Warami. The six-week long festival of events and activities, beginning 26 May and concluding 8 July, includes art, music and storytelling, celebrating the Burramattagal clan of the Dharug Nation and their connection to

GRAB some popcorn, a picnic rug and enjoy blockbusters under the stars as the City of Parramatta’s outdoor cinema series kicks off this month.  From 11 March, Council will be hosting six free screenings of family-friendly films across the local area, plus roving entertainment, live music, garden games and food trucks. “Families love our outdoor

HOP to the City of Parramatta and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a series of free and fun activities throughout January – culminating with a delicious noodle market under the stars. From giant inflatable rabbits, Chinese calligraphy and mahjong to KPOP dance classes and beautiful art installations, Council’s Lunar New Year celebrations will

DISCOVER a world of brick creations and build your own adventure at the LEGO display in PHIVE during the school holidays and through until April 23. You can step inside Brickman Cities, the amazing and immersive world of LEGO scale models featuring global icons and landmarks . Experience skyscrapers and cityscapes through recreations and 3D

Family service at its best ENZOS Cucina Northmead is your local Italian casual dining restaurant located in Northmead Shopping Plaza.  Led by founder Enzo Maturano and run by owners Andrew, Carlo and Charmaine the venue has been operating for six years.  The open layout of the dining restaurant, bar and kitchen provides an entertaining view