Documentary Screenings Sydney

Doco & Discussion. Crumbling Superpower: America's Fatal Infrastructure Crisis

\| Is America facing an infrastructure breakdown? From collapsing bridges and aging highways to strained power grids and failing water systems, the United States faces mounting challenges in maintaining the physical foundations of modern society. How did the world's largest economy arrive at this point, and what are the economic, political, and social consequences? Join the Sydney Open Forum for a screening of the documentary: **Crumbling Superpower: America's Fatal Infrastructure Crisis** The documentary examines the state of America's infrastructure and explores the long-term effects of underinvestment, political gridlock, urban expansion, and changing economic priorities. It raises important questions about national resilience, competitiveness, and the capacity of governments to address large-scale public challenges. Following the screening, we will hold an open discussion covering topics such as: * The current state of infrastructure in the United States * Economic and political causes of infrastructure decline * The relationship between public investment and national prosperity * Comparisons with infrastructure development in other countries. * Lessons for Australia and the future of urban development. Whether your interests lie in economics, politics, public policy, engineering, or current affairs, this event offers an opportunity for informed and respectful discussion. **All viewpoints are welcome.** **Event Format** Documentary Screening Refreshment Break Open Group Discussion and Q&A Come along for an engaging evening of ideas, debate, and analysis. | **Sydney Open Forum** *Promoting informed discussion on history, politics, economics, and contemporary issues.* | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

Queer Screen Film Festival 2026

**THE EXACT DATE AND MORE DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED.** [Queer Screen is back in 2026](https://queerscreen.org.au/). We know the film festival is coming in September 2026 but don't have the exact dates yet for film the viewing together. Please come back to check more information out as we get closer to September. **And let us know what you think, as we continue hosting events for the community - your feedback helps us shape what we do.** Please remember, all Sydney Bi+ Social Club events are designed and hosted by volunteers. We don't get paid and/or are associated with any organisations. Be patient with us and kind to one another. We look forward to seeing you 💖💜💙. [Connect on Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/sydbiclub/) [Join our Private Facebook Group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/266481719229480) **Consider supporting Sydney Bi+ Social Club to help us cover all the admin costs - [donate here](https://ko-fi.com/sydbiclub) 💜.** ***Sydney Bi+ Social Club 💗💜💙 is Sydney Community-led Events & Gathering for All Multisexual & Queer Humans.*** *We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation, traditional custodians of the land on which many of us live, work, play and host events. We pay my respects to ancestors and Elders past and present. We acknowledge queer Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples all around the nation.*

Shorts Off - Video Creators Play Session

**Monthly play session for content creators! Come mingle with your fellow creatives, team up, and having a blast making short videos.** **Event rundown:** **3:00pm Creatives mingle (light refreshments)** **3:30pm Session begins! A theme is introduced.** **Guests pitch ideas, vote, and form teams.** **4:00pm Teams write, shoot & edit an under-1-minute video.** **6:30pm Screening! And more mingling.** **Whether you're a pro or just love creating, come join the fun. Bring your gear (optional), meet new people, and make something awesome.** **You read this full description, here is a $5 off promo code as thank you!** **Promo: HIGHFIVE** **https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shorts-off-video-creators-play-session-tickets-1998168559952?aff=oddtdtcreator** *************** **Questions? hello@shortsoff.com**

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Gayby Baby (2015)

September's documentary film is: Gayby Baby (2015) Gayby Baby is a 2015 Australian documentary film directed by Maya Newell that follows four children, Gus, Ebony, Matt and Graham, raised by queer parents and explores the ways in which growing up as a "gayby" has affected them. PG CC Run time: 1h 25m *You need to be a library member to attend this event, if you haven't joined yet, we value your membership and would love you to join. Discover everything the library has to offer including free e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, movie streaming and so much more. Access our e-library 24/7. Join our library [here](https://library.waverley.nsw.gov.au/libero/WebOpac.cls?VERSION=2&ACTION=SIGNUPAGREE&RSN=&DATA=DWL&TOKEN=75KA1hXWhx6590&Z=1&NewBreadCrumb=1)*

"THE ROCKS" History Tour + "THE BIG DIG" must see + a touch of "ART"

**Sydney's** "THE ROCKS AREA's" Unbelievable History Stories. This unique professionally guided "must see" tour is incredibly interesting plus full of fun and laughter! **Some Secrets on the Tour:** 1\. Where were 30\,000 bodies buried in Sydney between 1820 \- 1867 and WHY were all the 30\,000 skeletons removed in 1901? Where did they go? 2\. Be blown away by UNESCO world heritage listed sites while searching through Sydney’s grisly convict past & chain gangs pounding boulders in "THE ROCKS"\. 3\. Expand your knowledge on the Bennelong and Barangaroo's amazing story\. 4\. Look\, believe it or not\, 1 million artifacts were found at the "BIG DIG"\, it's incredible\! 5\. In 1788 Arthur Phillip's 1st fleet's with 11 ships arrived just 2 days before Captain La Perouse's 2 ships entered Botany Bay\, we were so close to becoming a French colony\! **Tour Cost:** $20 "Special Meetup Price" discounted from $37 the Non Meetup Price. **Payment Methods**: Cash on arrival or PAY ID to Lia Palasty 0416025966 **Meeting Time:** 10.00am. Rain or Shine it's always ON. Please text if you are running late. Socialising is easy and fun between stops/talks. An amazing tour. **Starting Point:** Outside McDonald's Circular Quay opposite the station and near the light rail. (Corner Loftus & Alfred Streets) **What to Bring**: Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection, an umbrella in case it rains, don't forget your camera! It's a very easy short walk! **Contact:** Cornelia (Lia) 0416 025 966 outside McDonald's.

Private Viewing/Discussion: Battle of Britain

\| You are warmly invited to a **Private Viewing and Discussion** hosted by the **Sydney Open Forum**. Join us for a screening of **Battle of Britain**, the acclaimed 1969 historical film depicting one of the most pivotal air campaigns of the Second World War. Following the viewing, participants will be invited to engage in an open discussion on the historical significance of the battle, its strategic lessons, leadership, and its enduring place in British and world history. **Event Details** **Topic:** *Battle of Britain* **Hosted by:** Sydney Open Forum **Date:** [Insert Date] **Time:** [Insert Time] **Venue:** [Insert Venue] Whether you are a student of history, an aviation enthusiast, or simply interested in exploring a defining moment of the twentieth century, this promises to be a stimulating and enjoyable afternoon/evening. Light refreshments will be available. We look forward to your participation in what should be an engaging viewing and discussion. Kind regards, **Sydney Open Forum** *"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."* | — Winston Churchill | | ------------------- | |

Sydney Marathon Running Show

VC Networking: Pitch Day - Amsterdam

**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/ajmkgxjc)** With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*

[FREE] Sunday Arvo Social at El Camino, The Rocks (Main Dining Area)

### **El Camino: A Sydney Social Story 🛻** **Event details:** **📍 Venue: [El Camino Cantina](https://hunterstreethospitality.com.au/venues/el-camino-cantina/the-rocks/) (Main Dining Area)** **🗺️ Address: [18 Argyle St. The Rocks NSW 2000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NVcpjcjLE5KgWKue8)** **🗓️ Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026** **🕒 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm\*** **Upon arrival, just head straight past the main bar, turn left and enter the main dining room where we are situated on the right alongside the high table(s).** **\*Arrive anytime from 1 pm. If it's your first time, 2:00-3:30 pm is when it's expected to be busiest yet a relaxed presence throughout.** **And stay for however long as you wish 🥂 .** Highlights include: * Free $25 credit 💵 for new Hunter St. Hospitality members signup: [Hunter St. Hospitality Rewards](https://hunterstreethospitality.com.au/rewards/join/) * Sombreros 𐚁 available for you selfies. Whether you're: * Open to new connections. * Free for a quick chat (and some laughs) * Keen for a taste of Sydney's lifestyle * Or one not to refuse a reason to visit this venue Then RSVP & Come along. Be sure to hit "Attending" or bookmark your schedule via Eventbrite: [\[FREE\] Sunday Arvo Social at El Camino, The Rocks (Main Dining Area)](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-sunday-arvo-social-at-el-camino-the-rocks-main-dining-area-tickets-1997836319211) Alternatively, you can RSVP via FB: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1MBsoW4KqM/](https://www.facebook.com/share/1MBsoW4KqM/) And feel free to follow us on IG: [https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/](https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/ "https://www.instagram.com/syd.meetup/") **Any requirements?** **By attending this event and/or joining our official Meetup group, you agree to abide by Sydney Meetup's Community Guidelines at all times (subject to change without notice):** **[Sydney Meetup: Community Standards & Media Policy](https://www.pdffiller.com/jsfiller-desk13/?flat_pdf_quality=low&isShareViaLink=1&requestHash=a1229a297225b72cb8a000aef39eb57d84ef422623eb6f3ada9992c2a9ddf904&lang=en&projectId=1998786570&isSkipEditorLoadFrequency=true&jsf-fake-edit-embedded=true&jsf-socket-io=true&jsf-context-menu-to-right-panel=false&jsf-disable-autosave=true&jsf-disable-browser-translation=true&acc-header-redesign=false&jsf-editor-pdfjs-five=true&jsf-simplified-modes-iteration-1=true&richTextFormatting=true&jsf-redesign-full=true&routeId=eb89256e4535b14fb2c1c8f6ba920a90#16ad2aab5c494d718d15faf1335f8b88)** **Feel free to refer to our home page for all other FAQs.** Is this your First Social Meetup? If you're lost on the day or can't find the group, ask venue staff for booking under "David" or "Sydney Meetup". Or feel free to call/text me and I can help you get settled in - however, I may not always be checking my phone once the event is underway. For all other questions/feedback, shoot me a DM, email or text. Look forward to seeing you. \- David \(0423 187 834\) E : sydmeetup@gmail.com

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

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Join us for Dragaround Newtown!

🌈 Fab Over 40s Goes to DRAGAROUND – Newtown Edition! Hosted by Tim O Ready for an afternoon of laughs, fabulous entertainment and great company? Join your Fab Over 40s friends as we experience DRAGAROUND – Newtown Edition, a unique drag pub crawl through the heart of Newtown. 🗓 Saturday 29 August 🕜 1:30pm – 7:00pm 📍 Newtown We’ll visit some of Newtown’s best-loved venues, including The Bank Hotel, The Marlborough, Newtown Hotel, Stonewall and the Imperial, enjoying fabulous drag performances along the way. At the end of the afternoon everyone gets to vote for their favourite queen, and your ticket also includes a complimentary drink on arrival. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first Fab Over 40s event, this promises to be a relaxed, social afternoon filled with fun, plenty of laughs and the chance to meet some great new people. 🎟 Tickets: $49.99 (+ booking fee) Book your ticket here: [https://events.humanitix.com/dragaround-newtown-edition](https://events.humanitix.com/dragaround-newtown-edition) 💜 Important: When purchasing your ticket, please select the PURPLE group so we’ll all be together throughout the afternoon. Numbers are limited, so don’t leave it too long to book. We look forward to seeing you for another fabulous Fab Over 40s afternoon out!