It seems there’s never a dull time to be a culture-loving Australian, with this week providing as thrilling a line up as ever. Whether you’re learning to prepare delectable eats at Sydney Seafood School or just enjoying eating at A Little Bit of Italy in Broke or Brisbane Ideas Festival markets, you’re sure to have your fill on delight.
There’s artistic adventures with Smash Palace, Got the Message? and Muse A/W each providing their own brand of visual captivation. If it’s music that soothes your soul why not try La Traviata, given new life by West Australian Opera. Perhaps you’d just like to kick back with a beer (and be certain it’s the best one) at the Canberra Craft Beer Festival.
Whatever your tastes we’ve got you covered, with this weeks Culture Vulture:
NSW
What: Moroccan Cooking at the Sydney Seafood School
Simple seafood is one of Australia’s favourites, but when it comes to home cooking, seafood can be trickier than it sounds. Sydney’s Seafood School offers you the chance to hone your skills whilst exploring the spicy, sweet and sour flavours of North Africa. Learn to make preserved lemons and Chermoula and combine them with seafood to release the master-chef within.
Where: Sydney Fish Market, Bank St, Pyrmont
When: Friday 12th of April
More Info: https://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au
What: Smash Palace
The White Rabbit Gallery is known for exhibiting the very best in avant-garde chinese art and Smash Palace is no exception. Pushing artistic boundaries whilst both challenging and delighting visitors, this exhibition is not to be missed.
Where: White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour St, Chippendale
When: March 1st to August 8th
More Info: https://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/
What: A Little Bit of Italy in Broke
The little known Broke Fordwich Wine Region is romantic, sophisticated and abundant in Italian gourmet delights. From the fine wines to the delicious produce, this Italian festival is nestled in tranquil and idyllic surroundings. Not to be missed.
Where: Broke, Hunter Valley
When: April 13th and 14th
More Info: www.italyinbroke.com.au
VIC
What: Got the message? 50 Years of Political Posters Posters
that were once propaganda or activism have recently become one of the trendiest articles on the artistic must have list. This exhibition draws together the creme de la creme to both entertain and remind us of times past.
Where: Art Gallery of Ballarat
When: March 2nd to April 14th
More Info: https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au
What: Muse A/W at GPO
Melbourne’s GPO and Harper’s Bazaar have joined forces to create a sartorial art installation that will melt even the harshest of fashion critics’ hearts. With designers such as Sass & Bide, LIFEwithBIRD and Gorman taking part, it’s worth stopping by. Where: Melbourne’s GPO, 350 Bourke St
When: 15th of March to 15th of April
More Info: https://www.melbournesgpo.com/
QLD
What: Ideas Fiesta
Celebrate all things Brisbane with a festival that draws on the vibrance of nook and corner in the city. With laneway events, street picnics, exotic food and art, there’s something to suite every cultural appetite.
Where: Around Brisbane
When: April 11th to May 3rd
More Info: https://www.bnecity.com.au
ACT
What: Canberra Craft Beer Festival
Sniffing and swirling and savouring isn’t just for wine lovers, beer conoisseurs must have their chance to sample the best of the best too. The Canberra Craft Beer Festival invites the best breweries to exhibit their wares with beer and food matching events.
Where: Mercure Canberra
When: Saturday April 13th
More Info: https://www.eventfinder.com.au/2013/canberra-craft-beer-festival/canberra
SA
What: La Traviata
A love story set in the city of love, Paris, Mozart’s La Traviata is one of the most popular operas of all time. West Australian Opera have prepared a spectacular production of the classic, bringing tortured and love-stricken characters to life. Get ready to swoon.
Where: His Majesty’s Theatre, Hay St, Perth
When: April 9th to 20th
More Info: https://www.waopera.asn.au/
NT
What: Deckchair Cinema
With the dry season coming up Darwin’s famous Deckchair Cinema is coming back to town. With films ranging all genres it’s a chance to kick back and relax under the stars.
Where: Jervois Rd, Darwin Waterfront
When: April 17th
More Info: https://www.deckchaircinema.com.au/
