Ballet Performances Sydney

AI for small businesses: you're using ChatGPT, what's next?

Curious about AI but not sure where to start with using it for work? AI can do a lot, but the useful question is what it can do for *your* business. This one-hour workshop is designed for small business owners who want to understand what problems AI can actually solve for them. We’ll cover the basics in plain English, look at common ways we’ve seen AI save time and work well, and build out a real live example together so you can see how it works in practice. You’ll leave with a shortlist of ideas for your own business and a clearer idea of where to start.

Rouge Salsa Saturdays – Darling Harbour Latin Dance Night

**Rouge Salsa Saturdays – Darling Harbour Latin Dance Night** Visiting Sydney or looking for one of the best Latin dance nights in the city? Join us for Rouge Salsa Saturdays at Darling Harbour — a premium rooftop Latin dance experience combining Salsa, Bachata, music, harbour views, and social dancing. This weekly event has become a popular meeting point for Sydney dancers, international visitors, and travellers searching for authentic Latin nightlife in Australia. Located at Rouge Bar in Cockle Bay Wharf, this event offers a welcoming, energetic atmosphere where beginners, experienced dancers, and social guests can all enjoy the night together. **What to Expect** • Salsa and Bachata music played throughout the night • Balanced 2 Salsa : 2 Bachata music rotation • Guest DJs and special themed nights • Social dancing suitable for all levels • Rooftop venue overlooking Darling Harbour • Friendly and inclusive dance community • Darling Harbour fireworks display at 8:30pm (scheduled nights) Whether you are travelling through Sydney, living locally, or part of the international Latin dance community, Rouge Salsa Saturdays is a great place to meet people, dance, and experience Sydney nightlife from a unique waterfront venue. **Perfect For** • Travelling dancers visiting Sydney • Latin dance lovers searching for Salsa or Bachata nights • Tourists looking for nightlife experiences in Darling Harbour • Beginners wanting to try social dancing in a friendly environment • Locals looking for a regular Saturday Latin event No partner or dance experience is required. Many guests attend solo and quickly meet new dance partners and friends. **Event Details** 📍 Rouge Bar – Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour ⏰ Doors Open: 8:00 PM 🎆 Fireworks: 8:30 PM (scheduled nights) **Entry Pricing:** $10 before 9:00 PM $15 after 9:00 PM **Travel Tip for Visitors** Rouge is located in the heart of Darling Harbour, within walking distance of Sydney CBD hotels, light rail, trains, and ferry transport. The area also offers many restaurants and bars, making it ideal for a full night out.

Cigar Lounge at Rouge – Darling Harbour (Open Daily)

Rouge offers a refined rooftop setting in the heart of Darling Harbour for guests who appreciate premium cigars, quality drinks, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Open daily from **5:00PM to Midnight**, our terrace provides an open-air environment overlooking Cockle Bay Wharf, with a dedicated space for cigar enthusiasts alongside a premium shisha experience. While the lounge is available every evening, Rouge also hosts a curated weekly program: • **Tuesday & Saturday** – Salsa from 8:00PM • **Wednesday** – Live Jazz from 7:30PM The venue transitions seamlessly from a relaxed early evening setting into a vibrant nightlife atmosphere as the night progresses. Guests can enjoy: • Harbour-facing rooftop terrace • Premium cigars available in venue • Shisha service • Private booth seating • Bottle service • Canapé options for group bookings Whether visiting individually or as part of a group, Rouge offers a distinctive harbourfront experience. For private areas and group bookings, advance reservations are recommended. 📍 Rouge Bar – Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour 🕔 Open daily \| 5:00PM – Midnight 📞 0488 388 288 📧 rougedarlingharbour@gmail.com

Honest Feedback - Say It, For Real

How often do you really say what you think? We all have opinions. About someone's work. Someone's outfit. A friend's behaviour. A business. A restaurant. Even ourselves. But how often do we actually say what we mean? Instead, we soften the truth, say what we think people want to hear, avoid awkward conversations, give five-star reviews we don't really mean - or keep our thoughts entirely to ourselves. And when someone finally gives us honest feedback we become defensive, dismissive or defeated. What if we got better at both sides of the equation? "**Honest Feedback**" is an evening of playful simulations designed to help you become better at giving, receiving and using honest feedback. We'll explore what happens inside us when we're asked to tell the truth - the desire to look good, avoid looking bad, protect someone's feelings, protect ourselves, or simply keep the peace. Because honest feedback isn't about being brutally honest for the sake of it. It's about creating enough awareness, courage and trust to discover what is actually useful, and then deciding what to do with it. Imagine having the confidence to ask, "What do you really think?" and the ability to hear the answer. Imagine being able to tell someone what they genuinely need to hear without tearing them down. Imagine how much improvement in our careers, relationships, businesses and everyday lives if we could do both at will. **WHO THIS IS FOR** * people who want to become better at communicating what they really think and feel. * people who struggle to give feedback because they don't want to offend, upset or disappoint others. * entrepreneurs and professionals who want better feedback from customers, colleagues, clients or the people around them. * and anyone who wants to just be more honest! 🎟️ Register to attend: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1634825 Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. **ABOUT** **Utopia Rising** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food.

Hay St Fridays — Salsa, Bachata & Latin Block Party

Hay St Fridays — Salsa, Bachata & Latin Block Party Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night in Sydney? Join us at Hay St Markets for a unique social experience combining Salsa, Bachata, live music, DJs, great food, cocktails and one of Sydney's most welcoming dance communities. Whether you're an experienced dancer, complete beginner or simply looking to meet new people, Hay St Fridays is designed to be relaxed, social and easy to join. **What to Expect** • Free Salsa & Bachata class at 6:00pm • No partner required • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Social dancing until midnight • Live musicians and vocalists • Guest DJs from across Sydney • Food stalls, cocktails and multiple bars Two Music Experiences **Salsa & Bachata Arena** Dance the night away with a mix of Salsa and Bachata music, social dancing, live performances and special guests from Sydney's Latin dance community. **Latin Crossover Party Arena** Enjoy Reggaeton, Latin Pop, Afrobeats, R&B, Dancehall, Commercial House, Throwbacks and Party Anthems in a vibrant party atmosphere. **Who Should Attend?** • Beginners • Experienced dancers • Singles • Couples • Friends • Newcomers to Sydney • Anyone looking for a social Friday night **Event Details** Location: Hay St Markets, Haymarket Time: Every Friday Dance Class: 6:00pm Social Dancing & DJs: 7:00pm–12:00am Cost: Free Entry Come for the class, stay for the dancing, food, music and great company. We look forward to welcoming you.

Movement is Medicine: Walk & Talk for Preventative Mental Health

Movement and connection are powerful tools for wellbeing, and we believe they are the first line of defence. **Walk & Talk for Preventative Mental Health** ensures that no one travels their darkest path alone. **👣 Step Into Action Foundation** is a national movement transforming walking into a force for early intervention mental well-being. Officially launched in 2025, the Foundation evolved from Chris Barton’s personal walking challenges for Mental Health, which began in 2017. The Foundation raises and distributes funds for life-saving and life-changing initiatives, including our flagship Charlotte’s Wish Scholarships. These scholarships provide vital preventative mental health support for young Australians aged 10–14, focusing on movement, connection, and purpose. The Foundation's mission is urgent but simple: to bridge the preventive gap in Australia’s mental health system. Every kilometre walked builds connection, every partnership funds prevention, and every young life supported brings us closer to a nation that walks before it is too late. You're invited to join this walk from Manly to Dee Why via Curl Curl. Whether you’re looking to clear your head, meet new people, or to support the **Step Into Action Foundation,** this walk is a safe, open space for everyone. This isn’t a race, it’s an invitation to join the movement. Through your participation in this walk, you become part of the bigger mission: **advocating for movement and connection as the first line of defence in mental wellbeing.** **🗒️ RSVP to attend.** As this is a combined event with a few groups, please complete the questionnaire after you RSVP, so that we can keep you posted on any updates or changes on the day. The Event Chat or Comments on this Meetup page will not be activated. **📍 Meeting Point:** Meet us at The Giant Shell (Outside Manly Wharf) at 1:00pm. **💵 Donations:** This walk is free, but any cash donations you make will go towards ***Step Into Action Foundation.*** **🎒 BYO:** Bring hat, sunglasses, water. There are many places to fill up along the walk. 😋 **Lunch:** BYO or have some lunch in Manly, before you start the walk at 1pm. **🍽️ Dinner (Optional):** You're welcome to join us for dinner after the walk. Provide your confirmation when you RSVP, as this will have to be pre-booked. **👣 Walk Route and Details** This spectacular coastal walk from Manly to Dee Why will be led by Peter. He is an experienced travel, tour and walking guide. We will walk through the Manly Corso and continue along the beach as we head north towards Queenscliff. There are beautiful nature surrounds and views. Lots of bird, tree & plant life throughout this walk. There are many water stations and toilets on the this beautiful coastal walk, which includes, bitumen, concrete, boardwalks & dirt, just to mix it up. We will walk on a boardwalk over the sandstone rocks through Freshwater towards Curl Curl, which has a commanding view over the world's largest ocean - Pacific Ocean. We will continue around Curl Curl Lagoon, passing the famous statue of Duke Kahanamoku who introduced surfing in Australia, right here at Freshwater Beach. Crossing the main bridge over the lagoon we climb towards the headland. Here we will move towards dirt, higher elevation with lots of steps. We arrive into Dee Why Beach and then continue towards the main bus stop or dinner option. Once we arrive at Dee Why, you can attend our optional dinner spot with special discounts for meals and drinks. **Start Point:** Manly **Finish Point:** Dee Why. **Distance:** 8km (approx.) **Transport Options:** Ferry, Bus or Car to Starting Point. **Ferry Option:** F1 Circular Quay to Manly 12:30 / 12:52. **Walk Information Key: 8SM3.** Explanation of the Walk Information Key: 1. The first number is the distance in kilometres. 2. The next letter stands for the height of the hills: S = Small Hills under 50 metres high, so fairly flat, M = Medium Hills, between 50-100 metres high & B = Big Hills, over 100 metres high. 3. The next letter stands for the type of track: S = Sealed, Mainly concrete or bitumen, M = Mix of concrete or bitumen & dirt, sand or mud & D = Mainly grass, dirt, sand & mud. 4. Average speed per kilometres per hour, while we are moving. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 **DISCLAIMER** By RSVPing to this event you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions as follows: By joining this event you 100% agree, that you are responsible for your own safety, including injuries or damages to your belongings before, during or after the event. You are participating voluntarily, with an understanding of your ability and competency knowing there are risks involved that could lead to serious injuries or even death. As organisers and leaders we take safety as highly important and as much as we hope you have a great time and enjoy the event/adventure, we also make sure you understand that you and your guests come at your own risk and neither the organiser or leader accepts any liability. It is your responsibility to follow all State & Federal Laws and Acts, that may apply at the time of the event. ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

Live Jazz & Jam Session Sydney | Rooftop at Rouge Darling Harbour

Join us every Wednesday at Rouge Bar, Darling Harbour for a relaxed night of live jazz, featuring a live band, guest vocals, and an open mic for singers. If you enjoy singing or want to take the stage, you’re welcome to join in from 9pm — a welcoming and supportive environment for vocalists of all levels. 🎷 Rougettes Jazz Band live from 7:30PM 🎤 Featured singer from 8PM 🎶 Open mic for singers from 9PM 🍸 Full bar service 🌃 Rooftop at Darling Harbour 💨 Cigar lounge + shisha available 📍 Rouge Bar – Cockle Bay Wharf 🗓 Every Wednesday Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere.

Midweek Meetup: White Rabbit Gallery

Contemporary Chinese art gallery White Rabbit has a lovely little teahouse on its ground floor. Come meet for dumplings and a cuppa before/after a visit to the (free) exhibition. **EXHIBITION:** **BLACK MYTH** As ancient as human civilisation itself, the power of myth is embedded within our cultural DNA. Passed down through millennia in traditions and tales, myths have inspired artists, writers, and thinkers from all walks of life. Yet in today’s technology-driven age of uncertainty, what role can myth still play? Drawing from the viral Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong (2024)—a contemporary retelling of the classic novel Journey to the West—the exhibition Black Myth explores the dark side of myth in our modern world. [More info](https://whiterabbitcollection.org/exhibition/black-myth/) **Cost**: Buy your own tea/food ([see menu and prices](https://whiterabbitcollection.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Folded-Menu-2025.pdf))

VELVET INFERNO with Marcia Hines

🔥 "Salsa en la Calle" | Latin Dance Wednesdays at Hay St Market 🎶💃

Join us every Wednesday for **Salsa en la Calle**, a fun mid-week Latin dance night in the heart of Sydney CBD at **Hay St Market**. “Salsa en la Calle” means **“Salsa in the street,”** inspired by the social street dancing culture of Latin America where music, community and dancing come together in open spaces. ### What happens on the night • 💃 Free beginner-friendly salsa lesson at **6:00pm** • 🎧 Latin DJs playing salsa, bachata and Latin hits • 🎶 Live Latin musicians and performers on rotation • 🕺 Social dancing all night • 🍹 Food, drinks and bars all around the market The event takes place in Hay St Market’s **entertainment area with a dancefloor, stage, lighting and sound**, creating a great atmosphere for live music and dancing. You’re welcome to come alone, with friends, or meet people there. Our events are friendly and relaxed, and beginners are always welcome. ### Event Details 📍 Hay St Market, Sydney CBD 📅 Every Wednesday 🕕 From 6pm 🎟 Free Entry Organised by **Go Dance Sydney** in partnership with **Hay St Market**. Come after work, grab a drink, enjoy the music and dance with Sydney’s Latin community.

Hay St Fridays — Sydney CBD Friday Night Block Party

Looking for a fun Friday night in Sydney? Join us at Hay St Markets for a social night of music, food, cocktails and dancing in the heart of the CBD. Hay St Fridays brings together people from across Sydney and around the world for a relaxed after-work and late-night experience featuring two music areas, great food and a welcoming social atmosphere. **The Crossover Party Arena** Our main party space features DJs playing a mix of: • Reggaeton • Latin Pop • Afrobeats • R&B • Dancehall • Commercial House • 90s & 2000s Throwbacks • Mashups • Party Anthems Expect the kind of music everyone knows, sings along to and ends up dancing to with friends. Whether you're finishing work, exploring Sydney, studying in the city or simply looking for something different to do on a Friday night, Hay St Fridays is designed to be easy to join and easy to enjoy. **What to Expect** • DJ Jooce & rotating guest DJs • Food stalls and Latin BBQ • Cocktails and multiple bars • Indoor and covered areas • Free entry • Friendly and social atmosphere • Two music experiences across one venue **Also Included** Right beside the Crossover Party Arena is our Salsa & Bachata Arena featuring a free dance class from 6pm and social dancing until midnight. **Event Details** Location: Hay St Markets, Haymarket, Sydney CBD Time: Every Friday 6:00pm – 12:00am Entry: Free **Perfect For** • After-work drinks • University students • Young professionals • New arrivals to Sydney • Groups of friends • Birthdays and celebrations • Meeting new people • Friday night socialising For birthdays, reserved tables and group bookings: [godancebookings@gmail.com](mailto:godancebookings@gmail.com)

FREE Argentine Tango class for beginners

Thinking if you should try Argentine Tango?  Now is the time! At Sydney Tango Collective we provide a friendly and fun learning space For new students, First class is FREE!! Learning Tango is a great way to connect with yourself and other people in ways you may have not experienced before. We can easily say it has changed our lives and those of our friends we have met in our tango journey. 📍Where: 395 Oxford Street ⏳️When: TUESDAY 15th of September at 6.30pm ✅️No partner or dance experience required ✅️Meet new people and make friends ✅️Get your dose of physical exercise and improve your mental health. We are open to all age groups however, most of our students are between 20-40 age bracket. Come join our tango family and discover what this dance can bring you. For us, it has been a life changing experience ✨️ ❤️ Spaces are limited- Reserve your spot now! Check our website www.sydneytangocollective.com.au or socials @sydneytangocollective