What’s On in Sydney This Week program 14 august to 21 august
-Welcome to the What’s On in Sydney This Week program!
*Posted on Thursday 14 August,2025
Here is a guide to some of the city’s best exhibitions, performances, workshops, and more for your information
If We have missed an important event or Your event please inform us at editor.sydneytimes@gmail.com
Art & Exhibitions
STARTING THIS WEEK :
Celebrated Thai filmmaker and visual artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Commencing THIS WEEK -A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage) at the MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART by celebrated Thai filmmaker and visual artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul in collaboration with Rueangrith Suntisuk and Pornpan Arayaveerasid the Bangkok-based collective DuckUnit.
Created especially for MCA Australia, A Conversation with the Sun (Afterimage)presents a unique meditation on the nature of memory, cinema and the passage of time.Presented in the MCA Macgregor Gallery, this expansive 5-by-16-metre installation invites visitors into the visionary realm of one of today’s most renowned filmmakers.
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- Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes
- Overview: Australia’s most engaging art event, showcasing a diverse range of finalists in portraiture, landscape, and genre painting.
- Address: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 10am to 5pm
- Australian Life Exhibition 2025
- Overview: Take a stroll through the finalists of this prestigious photographic prize, capturing unique glimpses of Australian life, from the epic to the intimate.
- Address: Customs House Square, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 12am to 5pm
- Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025
- Overview: This exhibition offers a charming and cheeky look at daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12.
- Address: Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 10am to 6pm
- Tender Comrade
- Overview: A thought-provoking exhibition at the White Rabbit Gallery that challenges conventional narratives of Chinese history and art.
- Address: White Rabbit Gallery, 30 Balfour St, Chippendale NSW 2008
- Time: Today, 10am to 5pm
- Cerith Wyn Evans …. in light of the visible
- Overview: Experience epic environments of light and sound in this striking exhibition of large-scale sculptures and installations.
- Address: Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 10am to 5pm
- Dance Protest, Project Banaba
- Overview: An exhibition by artist Katerina Teaiwa that reframes Pacific island dance as a powerful tool for political empowerment and cultural preservation in the face of environmental devastation.
- Address: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Place, Camperdown NSW 2050
- Time: Today, 10am to 5pm
Theatre, Dance & Film
- MJ the Musical
- Overview: A multiple Tony Award®-winning musical celebrating the unparalleled artistry and creative genius of Michael Jackson, featuring his iconic hits and signature moves.
- Address: Sydney Lyric Theatre, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Time: Today, 7pm to 10pm
- The Book of Mormon
- Overview: The hilarious, Tony®, Olivier®, and Grammy® award-winning production returns to Sydney to thrill audiences with its witty and irreverent take on faith and friendship.
- Address: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell St, Haymarket NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 7pm to 9pm
- Cats
- Overview: Let the memory live again with this magical musical spectacular, based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.”
- Address: Theatre Royal Sydney, 108 King St, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 7pm to 9.20pm
- Burn the Floor with guest Prinnie Stevens
- Overview: Ballroom dance is reinvented in this explosive show featuring world-class dancers and the powerful vocals of guest artist Prinnie Stevens.
- Address: Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 7pm to 8.30pm
Talks, Courses & Workshops
- Barangaroo You Wellness Month
- Overview: A month-long program of free and ticketed events to help you move, connect, and recharge by Sydney Harbour. Activities range from saunas and sound baths to meditation and yoga.
- Address: Barangaroo Reserve, Hickson Rd, Barangaroo NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 12pm to 1pm
- DJ beginner 10 week course
- Overview: Learn the fundamentals of DJing from experienced tutor Nick Toth, covering hardware, software, and mixing techniques.
- Address: Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo St, Redfern NSW 2016
- Time: Today, 6pm to 8pm
- English conversation class
- Overview: A free weekly class for beginners to improve their language skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Address: Ron Williams Community Centre, 5–11 Kepos St, Redfern NSW 2016
- Time: Today, 1pm to 3pm
- Chinese painting for beginners to advanced (Booked out)
- Overview: A free weekly class led by an experienced Mandarin-speaking tutor. Please note this class is fully booked.
- Address: Ultimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry St, Ultimo NSW 2007
- Time: Today, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Tours & Experiences
- Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour
- Overview: Join a First Nations guide to admire the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal people, learning about their lifestyle, traditions, and connection to country.
- Address: The Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 1pm to 2pm
- Commemorate 80 Years Since Victory in the Pacific
- Overview: A week of special activities to honor the service and sacrifice of Australians during World War II, including a rare display of a Second World War searchlight.
- Address: Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park South, Sydney NSW 2000
- Time: Today, 9am to 6.30pm
Sport & Fitness
- Boxercise class at Juanita Nielsen community centre
- Overview: A fun and high-energy class that uses boxing gloves and pads to get you fit and active.
- Address: Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, 31 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
- Time: Today, 12.30pm to 1.15pm
- Accessible yoga class
- Overview: A weekly class suitable for all levels of experience, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone to practice yoga.
- Address: Cliff Noble Community Centre, 24 Suttor St, Alexandria NSW 2015
- Time: Today, 11.30am to 12.30pm
- Casual basketball in Pyrmont
- Overview: Head to the Maybanke Courts for a casual shootaround or a friendly game of basketball.
- Address: Maybanke Community Centre, 87-89 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Time: Today, 10am to 6pm
- Fitter and Stronger exercise class for older people
- Overview: This class is designed to improve strength, fitness, flexibility, and balance for people over 50, providing a safe and fun workout.
- Address: St Helen’s Community Centre, 184 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
Community & Causes
- Digitally guided mindfulness meditation
- Overview: Unwind and find inner peace in this free weekly mindfulness meditation session, guided by digital resources.
- Address: Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, 31 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
- Time: Today, 11.40am to 12pm
