1 August 2025
Saturday 2 August
Absolute 80s 20th Anniversary Tour – Norths Cammeray
Prepare for a high-energy, two-hour musical journey spanning the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia, packed with nostalgia and unforgettable tunes from the 80s. Featuring an incredible lineup including Brian Mannix, Scott Carne, Ally Fowler, and Freddie Loneragan, the show will transport you back in time with hits from iconic artists like The Reels, Billy Idol, David Bowie, INXS, U2, Mondo Rock, Prince, Spandau Ballet, The Cars, and many more.
Saturday 2 August – Saturday 25 August
Royal Art Society of NSW 2025 Ballot
Paintings in all subjects, mediums and sizes are donated by artists and an exhibition mounted. During the viewing times, art lovers and investors come in and list their favourite paintings.
Saturday 2 August – Tuesday 6 September
Perfect Imperfection by Richard Chao – Rochfort Gallery
This watercolor exhibition showcases sculptural masterpieces spanning nearly 2,000 years. Subjects include statues from the Parthenon, Gandharan art, and Buddhist sculptures from China’s Northern, Tang, and Song Dynasties.
Wednesday 6 August – Friday 8 August
Stanton Library Book Sale
Discover your next read at Stanton Library’s Book Sale! We’re offering a fantastic selection of items, perfect for adding new treasures to your bookshelf.
Monday 11 August
Comedy Night at The Oaks
This month’s line up includes Michael Hing, a versatile comedian, broadcaster, actor, improviser, and podcaster, appearing on Network Ten’s The Project, SBS’s Celebrity Letters & Numbers, and previously co-hosted triple j’s Drive Show. Chris Radburn is an award-winning international headline comedian with over 20 TV credits, including The Footy Show. An international finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, he has performed at major Australian comedy festivals. Esky Escandor is a writer, stand-up comedian, musician, and community organizer from Western Sydney. A comedy writer for ABC’s Gruen Transfer and a 2023 RAW NSW State Finalist, he debuted at the Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival in 2024.
Wednesday 13 August
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
In this month’s line up, Gary Eck, a popular and versatile Australian stand-up comedian with two decades of experience. Nabil Abdulrashid is a UK comedian seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and The Off Menu Podcast. Becky Lucas is a Sydney comedy queen, headliner across Australia, seen on Conan, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, and Sam Pang Tonight. David Correos is the “mad man” of New Zealand comedy, known for his unhinged and reckless style, seen on Taskmaster NZ. Laura Hughes is delightfully wicked and charming, guaranteeing giggles. Pat Golamco is a favorite in Sydney comedy and Australian festivals. Frankie Rowsthorn is a Triple J presenter, popular in WA comedy, now taking Sydney by storm.
Friday 15 August
AFLW Sydney Swans vs Richmond – North Sydney Oval
The opening round of the 2025 AFLW season is heading for North Sydney Oval.
Friday 22 August
Chopper 25th Anniversary – Hayden Orpheum
Experience the intense true story of Mark “Chopper” Read, a legendary criminal whose autobiography, “From the Inside,” became a best-seller while he was serving a prison sentence. The film, based on his book, will be followed by a live show.
Saturday 23 August
Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto – Hayes Street Studio
Pianist Lee Dionne will perform Beethoven’s fourth piano concerto as part of a crossover program with Opus Now. The piece, composed in 1805 during Beethoven’s ‘middle period,’ offers a lyrical and poetic contrast to the intensity of his other works from that time. This performance will feature a chamber arrangement with string quintet, with Lee joined by regular Hayes musicians: violinists Anna da Silva Chen and Beatrice Colombis, cellist Chris Pidcock, and violist Marlena Stanhope.
