Jul 26

What’s On- August edition

Brett Winterford
Looking for something super fun to do this August? The gang from eXpertLocal have you covered!
Inspiration and Creativity: 
Looking for some design inspiration and a bunch of free and cheap talks? Look no further than Sydney Design 2013.
Check out the first ever Live Design Night held at Salt, Meats, Cheese in Alexandria on the 1st of August.
Spring into some inspiring ideas with Trampoline Sydney on August 3rd.
Maybe find a new place to co-work with the various open house times at Hub Sydney.
Catch up with collaborative consumption and hear from eXpertLocal’s own marketing manager Rebekah Lambert at Social Media Women on August 13th.
Get your collaborative consumption on at the Green Villages ‘Share Sydney’ event, August 24th.
 
Treats for the ears: 
Story telling song goodness
Ex-peregrine frontman Brett Winterford is known for his story telling lyrics. Enjoy the magic of a very tall man singing very delightful songs at Lizottes Dee Why on August 3rd or a secret show courtesy of Sofar Sounds on August 4th.
Sam Buckingham sings like a bird
She’s melted hearts, captured their tears and woven the songs a girl armed with a guitar who wanders the world should. Now she’s bringing her “I’m a Bird” tour all around the country. You can catch Sam Buckingham at the very intimate surrounds of warehouse Hibernian House. Book, else miss out for this 3rd of August show.
Jamtastic jamming festival in Marrickville
The Jamgrass Music Festival “On the Road” is at the Red Rattler in Marrickville on August 3rd. You should pack your dancing shoes, a funny grin and be prepared to hear 8 spunky little bands do their thing. Our pick is the Green Mohair Suits, but whoever you’re going to see, you’re bound to have a great time.
Comedy, original music and jamming
Looking for a mix of music, a lot of joy, a few laughs and a bunch of different kinds of music? Hit the Town Hall hotel in Newtown for a night of music and mayhem as Through a Glass Darkly launches their album.  It’ll be a night to remember!
Get your dance on
Put on your blue suede shoes August 16th as retro dance party Twist and Shout pays tribute to Elvis. This cheap and very cheerful event happens once a month, usually at the Brighton Up Bar in Darlinghurst.
Musically, the hardest part of August may very well be who to see August 3rd!
 
Food and Drink Picks: 
Whisky Live
Love your whisky? Then you need to hit Paddington 2nd and 3rd of August for the Whisky Live festival. Various venues for various little tipples, oh yeah!
Beer Baron 
The Dove and Olive is doing some very wonderful things with beer, including a 4 course degustation based on beer matching August 9th and a Craft Beer Fight Club the first Wednesday of every month. Brewtastic!
Coffee @ Peace
Sutherland is hosting a lovely little community coffee festival in Peace Park, August 25th called “Coffee @ Peace” and sample coffee, food and entertainment with the whole family.
 
Plus we’ve got a bunch of exciting eXpertLocal activities including: 
Aug 2nd taking a coastal walking tour
Aug 5th trying same sex swing dancing
Aug 6th Your own personal chef for Interactive Dining
Aug 7th tasting the wonder of Blue Ducks with the Bronte Diners Club
Aug 7th eating your way through Chinatown
Aug 8th uncovering the Redfern Small Bar Scene
Aug 10th kicking off our search for Sydney’s best watering hole in Newtown
Aug 14th continuing the search for the best iced coffee in Clovelly 
Aug 17th searching for the best beer watering hole in Surry Hills
Aug 17th having some puppy time with the Doggy Park Playdate in Waverley
Aug 24th discovering new arty places and exhibitions with The Art Crawl
Aug 24th exploring the seaside village of Bronte
Aug 31st shopping til you drop at the Newtown Shop-a-thon
 
Is that enough for you? What else would you like to see at eXpertLocal?