10 things to do this weekend

Checked out and waiting for the weekend? Well things are heating up on the Sydney social scene with a whole heap of gigs, festivals and performances begging for your attention. So, check out our top 10 picks for an awesome weekend in Sydney.

9 to Thrive by Business Chicks at Australian Technology Park

9:00am Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August

Business women from all over Australia will flock to Sydney this weekend for workshop event 9 to Thrive, presented by Business Chicks. With a line-up including nutritionist Lola Berry; Mamamia co-founder and Creative Director Mia Freedman; and Twitter Australia’s first Managing Director Karen Stocks, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Paul Dempsey Strange Loop tour at Metro Theatre

8:00pm Friday 19 August

Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter for Australian band Something for Kate, Paul Dempsey is hitting the stage at Metro Theatre this weekend. Following the release of his new album Strange Loop, fans can expect some new hits as well as some old favourites. Special guest on the night is triple J favourite, Olympia.  

Luca Brasi at Oxford Art Factory

8:00pm Friday 19 August

Following along the theme of triple J favourites, Tasmanian punk band Luca Brasi will also be hitting up Sydney this Friday night. On tour with the band is UK’s Moose Blood and Adelaide band The Hard Aches.

Sydney Tea Festival at Carriageworks

9:00am Sunday 21 August

The Sydney Tea Festival is a one-day interactive experience designed to help people discover and experience specialty tea. Everyone’s favourite tea types from chai, green, oolong, black, white or herbal tisane can be all sampled in the one place.

The Color Run at Centennial Park

9:00am Sunday 21 August

The Color Run is on again! Start the course wearing white and finish the five-kilometre track covered in colour from head to toe! With a different coloured powder thrown at you at each kilometre, the event promotes healthiness, happiness, individuality and giving back.

Also don’t miss…

Italian Food and Wine Festival at Sydney Town Hall – 11:00am Sunday 21 August

St. George Bank Lebanese Film Festival at various Sydney cinemas – All weekend

Footprints Eco Festival at Whites Creek Valley Park, Annandale – 11:00am Sunday 21 August

Ben Folds with Music at the Sydney Opera House – All weekend

The Grounds Markets at The Grounds of Alexandria – All weekend