Finding Mr Right, Punk Cabaret: What’s On In Queer Sydney
Sydney is alive this week with events for queer people. With album launches to celebrate, cabaret shows to delight in and dances to attend, here’s just some of what’s on the menu in queer Sydney.
Celebrate Hold The Girl’s launch at the Imperial
Indie pop star Rina Sawayama’s sophomore album Hold The Girl releases Friday following support from singles This Hell, Catch Me in the Air and Phantom.
To celebrate, the Imperial Erskineville is hosting a one-night-only listening party for the album hosted by Ivy Leaguee and Dyan Tai. A night of drag performances and heavy circulation of Rina’s greatest hits will follow late into the night, with exclusive merch ready to be purchased and given away throughout. It’s sure to be a great way to familiarize yourself with Hold The Girl before Rina arrives on Australian shores in January.
When: Friday 16th September, 9pm
Where: The Imperial Erskineville, 35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville
Tickets: $16.50 online, $15 at the door
Bernie Dieter returns to Sydney
Dubbed the “undisputed queen of punk cabaret”, Bernie Dieter brings another batch of misfits to Sydney as part of the ongoing Fringe Festival.
The show includes other artists such as the gender-bending Reed Kelly and Jack Dawson of Cirque du Soleil, and pole dancer Blue Phoenix. There’s not a fourth wall in sight as Bernie and her crew promise a night of full-frontal fabulousness where anyone in the audience could be called upon. More shows have already been added to meet overwhelming demand, meaning you’ll have to get in quick to be let into Club Kabarett.
When: Shows from 14th September to 25th September
Where: Runaway Gardens – Magic Mirror Spiegeltent, George St &, Alfred St, The Rocks
Tickets: $65-$110
Revisit Strictly Ballroom at the Ritz
If you saw Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis earlier this year and have been looking for an excuse to go through his filmography, now’s your chance.
As part of their 85th anniversary program the Ritz in Randwick is showing Luhrmann’s debut film, Strictly Ballroom. Following Scott Hastings as he finds a way to dance to his own steps, it launched Luhrmann into the spotlight and is still one of the most successful Australian films ever made. What better way to enjoy his signature style than the way it was meant to be seen?
When: Saturday 17th September, 6:30pm
Where: The Ritz Cinemas, Randwick
Tickets: $17
Dance with your LGBTIQ+ elders
All The Queens Men are hosting an LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club this weekend in Glebe. Run in collaboration with ACON’s Love Project, the Dance club invites elders of the community and their allies to learn new dance moves and meet people in a safe and inclusive space. Some drinks will be provided and entry is completely free. Bookings are encouraged, but not essential.
When: Saturday 17th September, 2-4pm
Where: Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Road, Glebe
Tickets: Free entry, optional to book online
Find Mr. Right with ACON
Starting on Tuesday, ACON is beginning their next series of ‘Looking for Mr. Right’ workshops for gay men that will run across four weeks.
The sessions are tailored for their audience, looking to cover topics such as the role of a partner, sexual health and conflict resolution in a setting for like-minded individuals. The workshops promise to help you find the confidence to start and maintain healthy relationships that are safe and sexy.
When: Every Tuesday from 20th September, 6:30-9:30pm
Where: ACON Sydney, 414 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills
Tickets: Free through a registration of interest
