“THE ART OF PERUVIAN CRAFT”

Celebrating a Timeless Tradition Sunday 20 June, 2010 - 10am - 5pm Admire the country’s timeless and beautiful craft with its rich colours, textured textiles and unique traditional jewellery designs that continue to influence today’s production of beautiful contemporary pieces. Spend the day enjoying yourself ‘fiesta’style. Treat your taste buds to a traditional Peruvian meal at the food stalls, while soaking up the great entertainment on offer from music and dance to lectures, handcrafts, photography and children's entertainment. Our guest Alpacas is sure to delight young and old. Come and experience a festival in true Peru style. For more details visit http://www.anmm.gov.au – Special Events Australian National Maritime Museum - Darling Harbour Entry is Free

Kings Cross Organic Food and Farmers Market

15 May 2010 – 18 September 2010 Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM A great selection of fresh Organic produce, sourdough bread, delicious cakes and pies, free range meat and deli items. This Market has everything you need for your gourmet weekly shopping, or an effortless dinner party. 9999 2226 www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au Macleay Street, Kings Cross 9am-2pm Every Saturday Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 02 9999 2226

Acting Classes, Sydney

3 May 2010 – 3 July 2010 CAMERA 101: Mondays, 3 May-28 June,7pm-10pm UNLOCKING SHAKESPEARE: Tuesdays, 11 May-29 June, 7pm-10pm SINGING: Wednesdays, 5 May-23 June, 7pm-9pm ACTING 101: Thursdays, 13 May-1 July, 7pm-10pm ACTING 101: Saturdays, 8 May-3 July, 10am-1pm Venue Actors Centre Australia 241 Devonshire Street Surry Hills 2010 Phone: (02) 9310 4077 (02) 9310 4077 Nearest Public Transport: Central Station Opening Hours: Weekdays: 9am-8pm, Saturdays: 9am-5pm info@actorscentre.com.au

FREE City of Sydney Cycling Courses

29 May 2010 – 15 July 2010 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors Open 9:00 AM) The City of Sydney is committed to making Sydney a cycling City. At the heart of this commitment is $76 million we have allocated over the next four years to build an effective 200km cycleway network, including 55km of separated cycleways. The City of Sydney want to make cycling a real transport alternative that will reduce road congestion, cut emissions and improve public health. To further encourage people to take up cycling as a safe, sustainable and convenient transport option the City also offers a series of FREE courses to assist people to cycle safely. The Cycling in the City course is a free course available to any individual over 18 years old who is not a beginner. The course teaches low risk and responsible riding and is designed for people who can already ride but want confidence to ride on city streets. Course duration: approximately 4.5 hours Course size: maximum 10 people per course Course instructors: 2 certified cycling instructors Location: CARES Facility in Sydney Park (Mitchell and Sydney Park Roads) Wet weather: courses will run in all but extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, course participants need to call a mobile number to find out if the course is proceeding on that day or not. The mobile number is provided in the confirmation email sent to participants once they are booked in to the course. info@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

FIFA 2010 World Cup at the Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest

Four giant screens will broadcast live all 64 games of the FIFA 2010 World CupTM - over the four-week Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest TM - sponsored by the NSW Government. Sydney is one of six official international host sites and the only city in the Asia-Pacific. The other exclusive hosts are: Paris, Rome, Berlin, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro. The four screens - three on floating stages - will be set up at Cockle Bay and one in Tumbalong Park and will give football fans round the clock coverage of the FIFA World Cup - from Friday 11 June to Monday 12 July 2010. For the most up to date information about the event, all the entertainment and activities, and a full match schedule, go to www.sydneyfifafanfest.com.au

Lighting the Sails from Thu 27 May to Sun 20 Jun (6 pm – 1 am)

How do you improve upon the world's most beautiful modern building? By shining a resplendent light show on it! The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House will be dressed to the nines with Vivid Sydney's opening night Lighting the Sails event. The Lighting of the Sails attracts locals and visitors alike along the harbour front. Rug up, bring your family and friends and get down to Sydney Opera House's forecourt and steps, or find a vantage point from a number of other spots around the Quay. Also launching on the big night is Macquarie Visions: see Macquarie Street's historic buildings lit up in a dazzling light spectacle, starting from St Mary’s Cathedral and down to the Quay. (Image: Artist Impression - Laurie Anderson's 'Lighting the Sails', Vivid Sydney 2010).