EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE

265-267 Oxford St, Darlinghurst thebeacham.com.au

The book launch of  Everything, All At Once - fiction and poetry from 30 of Australia’s best writers under 30. A vibrant and essential collection that celebrates the future of Australian writing

Powerful.
Provocative.
Next gen.

Compiled from the winning entries of the 2021 Ultimo Prize, this collection represents Australia’s next generation of literary talent. Their work is forward-thinking and provocative, exciting and surprising.

TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 6PM FREE!

DARLINGS’ POETRY PHEW

1/137 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.

Open poetry platform for poetry lovers in all its forms. An open-mic event, over two Sunday afternoons in the new street level space at Bitter Phew.

Sunday, 28 November Sunday, 5 December

3 - 6pm | 3pm for 3.30pm start

TIX: darlings-poetry-phew.eventbrite.com.au

LET'S GET QUIZZICAL: FREE TRIVIA NIGHT

2-4 Oxford St, Darlinghurst. burdekin.com.au

Join Sydney’s Glitter King @kevininthecity every Thursday night from 6.30pm for some drinks, fun and mind-bending times! Completely free to play, there’s prizes to be won, bonus rounds and a few surprises too. Put together a team or, if you think you have the smarts, take on the whole room solo! There's $8 Fireball going all night and Happy Hour from 4-6pm ($5 drinks, $10 pizzas).

TUCK FOR A BUCK OPEN DRAG COMP

2-4 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

burdekin.com.au

Sydney’s fiercest Open Drag Comp, "Tuck for a Buck", 9:30pm, Open Drag Competition, $350 Cash + Prizes, Hosted by Mynx Moscato, Coco Jumbo & Hannah Conda.

Happy Hours! Tuesday- Friday 4-6pm, $5 House Spirits, Wine & Beer. $10 Pizzas

QUEER LYFE-XMAS UNDER THE SEA

Level 1, 133 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

Queer Lyfe is a life drawing class with a progressive twist. A unique opportunity for the artists and model to interact through pose, performance and conversation. Held over 2 hours at Ching-A-Ling's Oxford St. Our December instalment XMAS under the Sea Ft Seann Miley-More

Sean is no virgin when it comes to the spotlight. An incredible singer, icon & just the moment! An embodiment of queer excellence he is well known for pushing fashions boundaries outside the hetronormative. A gorgeous sense of humor that won over our hearts on shows such as X factor UK and The Voice AU.

Allow yourself to step in the waters and feel the fantasy with live music by DUTCH KISS and enjoy a show by resident queen Schisandra xo

Wednesday 1st December, 7-9pm

TICKETS $23+bf

278 Crown St, Darlinghurst gaslightinn.com.au

Join us at the Gaslight a much loved Sydney institution with a relaxed atmosphere, lounges and an open air timber deck.

Downstairs is a low-lit hideout where you can sit around the full circumference of the deep timber bar that fills the room. Upstairs the vibe is less muted with a pool table, lounges and open air timber deck.

HAPPY HOURS from 6pm-8pm Mon-Fri and includes house beer, wine & spirits.

235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst ginoskitchen.com.au

Gino and Giovanni are pleased to announce a new chapter with the opening of the piazza style alfresco dining area. This all seasons outdoor area is the perfect place to watch the colourful world of Darlinghurst go by.

An Italian escape awaits when indulging in the delicious street food with a glass of red or cocktail in hand.

HAPPY HOURS $7.50 beer + wine Cocktails $15 includes complimentary Italian canapés or splurge on a full board for only $15

COMEDY NIGHTS

383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst

kinselas.com.au

Every Friday and Saturday nights we are hosting Comedy in the Basement in our newly revamped Basement Bar. (two shows per night)

ELLY-MAY

302 Crown St, Surry Hills

low302.com.au

Join Elly-May Barnes and her band and expect classics by everyone from Dolly to David, peppered with special guests and salted with surprises! This will likely be unlike any show you‘ve never seen before. Don’t miss the chance to be showered with love, sparkly lights and actual live music for what’s bound to be an incredibly special night. There will be smoke and mirrors.

TICKETS $45 +bf

Nov 26th

134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst theoxfordhotel.com.au

Join us for Wednesday Night Trivia with Penny D! Fabulous prizes and a cash jackpot of up to $500 to be won. Each Wednesday from 8pm.

Plus, we have HAPPY HOURS drink deals and daily food specials.

DILDO DERBY hosted by JACQUI ST HYDE

134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst theoxfordhotel.com.au

This is one race you don’t want to miss! Dildo Derby is as fun as it sounds. Hosted by Jacqui St Hyde. 8pm Thursdays.

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX with VERUSHKA DARLING

134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst theoxfordhotel.com.au

Smart as a whip and funny too - the always entertaining Verushka Darling answers all those questions that you just couldn’t ask anyone else.

Join her from 7pm Fridays as she shares her point of view - both educational and entertaining!

134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst theoxfordhotel.com.au

Join us every Saturday night for Drag Shows with Coco Jumbo, Maxi Shield and Carmen Geddit + Special Guests from 9pm onwards.

Level 1, 235 Victoria St theparkdarlinghurst.com.au

Welcome to Darlo’s latest opening and Sydney’s newest indoor beer garden! Experience the indoor urban sanctuary & garden of Darlinghurst’s newest restaurant and bar.

HAPPY HOURS specials

Tuesday to Friday 4pm to 6pm.

Baron's Beers all Schooners $5 and Pints $8. HighgateWines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Sparkling) $5. The Orchard Cocktail $10. Vacay Seltzer $5

Saturday and Sunday 4pm to 6pm

$10 Orchard Cocktail $10 Bloody Marys

JACK COLWELL & BRENDAN MACLEAN 175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

Wednesday 1st December 7pm-9pm

Two of Sydney’s boldest performers combine their unique careers, stories and songs for an evening of queer collaboration. Over a decade of shared history will be left out on the floor as the pair from vastly different ends of the musical spectrum come together for an encore performance of their much beloved original concert.

7pm-9pm

BOOKHERE$25

A VERY BRENDAN MACLEAN CHRISTMAS

175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

Thursday, 2nd December 7pm-9pm $25

Join singer-songwriter and show pony Brendan Maclean for his annual festive evening around the piano. Accompanied by Sydney's finest musical guests, slide into queer Christmas with a stiff drink around the digital fire and get jolly as Brendan hosts a mostly carol-free concert for those who prefer their seasonal soundtrack with a little less Drummer Boy and a little more Joni Mitchell. It'll make your yuletide gay or at the very least have it questioning!

Doors 7.30pm Show 8pm-9.30

BOOKHERE $25

THE RUNNING JOKE - COMEDY CLUB 175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Sydney's #1 Comedy Club is bringing the best comedians in Sydney to Stonewall. For one night only you can get the best laughs in the city and head straight downstairs for the best drag show you can find. Line up includes, Jake Howie, Cassie Workman and Maddie Stewart.

Friday 3rd December

BOOKHERE Tickets $27.46-$32.74

SUMMER? I HARDLY EVEN KNOW HER! 175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

’Tis the season: break out your finest hot queer summer dangly earrings and asymmetrical haircuts for an LGBTIQ+ reading event. Sydney’s finest queer comedians, writers and performers will enamour you with stories of sinewy, sexy summer: think beach-side flings, slip slop slapping and Santa, but gay.

The line-up features a diverse range of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ voices, who have been published in The Monthly, The Guardian, Junkee and seen on stages from the Red Rattler to Coachella. DJs will keep things bright and sunny in-between, with plenty of colourful cocktails available too.

Sunday 5th December

Tickets available HERE $25

A COMEDY BREW

175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Encounter some of the finest and funniest in queer comedy in this live show, hosted by the legendary Rosie Piper, and supported by fellow comedians, Jake Howie, Bea Barbeau-Scurla and John Glover. Head to the Oxtravaganza Lounge at the Hello Darlings theatre space above Stonewall.

PREMIERE

85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst universal.sydney

Get ready for tantalise your tastebuds as Universal Sydney & Gaym Entertainment bring you Premiere! An immersive dining experience featuring some of Sydneys biggest drag names - Charisma Belle, Hannah Conda & Carmen Geddit. A delicious three course dinner, with drink packages available.

Every Friday & Saturday, 7:00 pm

BOOKHERE$89p/p

THE OXFORD SOCIAL & ANTI-SOCIAL

Burdekin Hotel, 2-4 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

burdekin.com.au

Dancing is back! Every Saturday from 10pm till late, there's a takeover at the Burdekin with two floors of music to let loose to.

On the ground floor: Songs you know and love, from party throwbacks to hiphop hits.

On level one: Emo / Pop-Punk / Rock Singalongs 'til late.

THE BASH BROTHERS VARIETY SHOW

Burdekin Hotel, 2-4 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

burdekin.com.au

Get the mid-week party going with the Bash Brothers! Every Wednesday from 7pm, the boys Brad and Rooney will be playing cover songs, telling (bad) jokes, juggling beers through a game of bingo and engaging in all kinds of shenanigans!

Drink prizes and fireball merch to be won and lots of fun to be had, with free entry to all.