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Make the most of your autumn in Sydney
MARCH Inside Making a Murderer and The Staircase
Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin kept us glued to our screens in Making a Murderer, and David Rudolf’s role in The Staircase made for thrilling TV. Now all three lawyers will share insights into the US justice system and answer the questions you hurled at the TV screen (or wherever else you watch your Netflix shows). à Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Rd, Newtown 2042. 02 9550 3666. enmoretheatre.com.au. 7.30pm. $74.55- $156.10. Thu Mar 21.
Liverpool on a Roll
Liverpool is home to international cuisine spanning Middle Eastern, Indian and South East Asian cultures. The first diners at this new food festival can expect stalls offering tasty meals all served on bread – think burgers, bánh mì and burritos. They’re also promising garden games and live entertainment to go with dinner. à Greenway Park, West Hoxton 2171. 1300 36 2170. liverpool.nsw.gov.au. 5-10pm. Free. Sat Mar 30.
APRIL SCCI Fashion Hub
The many facets of fashion can be fabulous vehicles for creative expression and cultural connection, but industry perspectives and actions can also permeate society with damaging ideals and have devastating ecological impacts. Investigate the light and shade of fashion over ten days of talks and workshops that drill into the political, cultural, social and environmental effects of this global industry. à Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas, 20 Goodhope St, Paddington 2021. 02 8376 0850. scci.org.au. Various times & prices. Apr 5-14.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
For two weeks every Easter, Sydneysiders roll up their flannos for a country fair on an epic scale. Popular activities swing from crowning the country’s top puppies to reaching new sugar highs with showbags, whirling through fairground rides, watching woodchopping become an arena sport, and checking out the Arts and Crafts Show. à Sydney Showground, 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. 02 9704 1000. eastershow.com.au. Daily 9am-late. $22-$43. Apr 12-23.
MAY MCA Zine Fair
Trawl through a marketplace of self-published zines exploring visual arts, poetry, politics and fan fiction at this annual literary celebration. Fans of the artform can meet the makers behind niche reads, hear from creative minds and industry professionals, and fill their heads with new stories and ideas on the MCA lawn. à Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks 2000. 02 9245 2400. mca.com.au. 10.30am-4.30pm. Free. Sun May 5. Australia’s longest running indie design and art market is returning for three days of refreshing retail that’ll match the cool kick of May weather. A line-up of more than 200 established and up-andcoming makers will descend on Barangaroo to show off their handcrafted and meticulously designed goods, including clothes, homewares, gardening tools and beauty products. à The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve 2000. thefinderskeepers.com. Fri noon-9pm; Sat, Sun 10am-5pm. $5. May 3-5.
Dr Jane Goodall: Rewind the Future
With more than 50 years dedicated to environmental research and advocacy work, anthropologist and primatologist Jane Goodall has become synonymous with animal welfare and conservation. In this discussion presented by Think Inc, Goodall will reflect on her contributions to science and consider humanity’s role when it comes to correcting the course of climate change. à International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney 2000. 0424 805 323. thinkinc.org.au. 7pm. $101.45-$313.40. Wed May 8.
Mother’s Day Classic
There are two courses for this family-friendly race: one around Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and one in Parramatta Park. Each presents a 4km and 8km walk or run, and you’re encouraged to donate or commit to fundraising for the National Breast Cancer Foundation when you register for the race. The event has contributed more than $30 million to breast cancer research over the years. à Parramatta Park, Parramatta 2150 & Cnr Macquarie St & Martin Pl, Sydney 2000. 1300 762 241. mothersdayclassic.com.au. 6.30am. $25-$70. Sun May 12.
TEDxSydney
For its tenth birthday, TEDxSydney will be inviting storytellers, creative people, industry change-makers and cultural leaders to share their insights in relation to the theme of ‘legacy’. What will this amount to? A full day of talks and performances exploring humanity’s past triumphs and failures, what the future may hold, and how we want to be remembered. Speakers include journalist Behrouz Boochani, entrepreneur Ros Harvey and author Maxine Beneba Clarke. à International Convention Centre, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney 2000. tedxsydney.com. 9am-6pm. $210-$360. Fri May 24.