Cultural Celebrations Sydney

Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Join us at the Art Syndicate for a fun and engaging Cultural Exchange Night where international and exchange students, expats, and community members come together to celebrate diversity and forge new friendships. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with people from different parts of the world and learn about various cultures. The venue offers an all-NSW drinks menu with wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in a cozy and relaxing setting. As we are a small venue: RSVP's ESSENTIAL! We are looking forward to seeing you! Your hosts, the friendly staff at the Art Syndicate

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

⚠️ EVENT UPDATE: THIS WEEK’S EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, this Saturday’s Lounge Asia Sydney event on August 29 has been cancelled. Our next event will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the same venue, Harts Pub. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to see you next week. 😊 Please RSVP again for the September 5 event. 🌏 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. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 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!

JABCA 10th Birthday Celebration

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

🎉The Biggest BBQ Party in Sydney 🔥

# 🔥 FLOW BBQ PARTY Make new friends. Enjoy BBQ. Experience Sydney. > 🏆 100+ BBQ events hosted · 10,000+ guests joined ## 📅 EVENT DETAILS * Time: Sun, 4:00PM – 6:30 PM * Location: Pirrama Park, Pyrmont NSW *(Exact spot shared via our Instagram group chat)* 🎟️ Ticket:[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/biggest-bbq-party-in-sydney-tickets-1995389731401?aff=oddtdtcreator)[Book on Eventbrite ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/biggest-bbq-party-in-sydney-tickets-1996779991707?aff=oddtdtcreator) [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/biggest-bbq-party-in-sydney-tickets-1996779991707?aff=oddtdtcreatoror](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/biggest-bbq-party-in-sydney-tickets-1996779991707?aff=oddtdtcreator) or DM Instagram → [@flow_sydney_](https://www.instagram.com/flow_sydney_/) 💸 Want to avoid Eventbrite booking fees? DM us on Instagram for a cheaper ticket deal directly 👀🔥 ## 🍽️ WHAT'S INCLUDED 🥩 BBQ & Food Korean BBQ Pork Belly · Juicy Steak · Grilled Chicken · Sausages · Fresh Bread 🇰🇷 Korean Specials Korean Ramen · Spicy Cold Noodles · Kimchi 🧂 Sauces & Condiments Korean BBQ Sauce · Ketchup · Mustard · BBQ Sauce · Various Seasonings 🍡 Dessert Roasted Marshmallows 🍽️ Provided Plates · Utensils · Cups ## 🥤 **DRINKS — PLEASE READ!** 💧 We provide water. However, drinks are bulky and hard to transport, so please bring your own beverages (juice, soft drinks, etc.) other than water. 🙏 🍺 You can also bring your own alcohol if you'd like! 🥩 **Please try to arrive before 4:00 PM.** If you arrive too late, we may run out of meat, so we'd really appreciate it if you could come by **before 4 PM**. ## 👥 WHO IS THIS FOR? Come alone or with friends — everyone is welcome. Perfect for people who want to: * Make new friends * Meet international people * Enjoy Sydney life * Join alone *(many people do!)* Our team helps everyone feel welcome 😊 ## 🎉 AFTER PARTY (Optional) After the BBQ, we'll head to a nearby Korean restaurant for an optional after party. Feel free to join us to continue the conversations and make more friends! ## ⏰ IMPORTANT Please arrive within the first hour. Food is prepared based on expected numbers, so latecomers may miss out. ## ✅ HOW TO JOIN 1. Buy a ticket or DM Instagram 2. Join our group chat 3. Get full event details Instagram → [@flow_sydney_](https://www.instagram.com/flow_sydney_/) ## ❓ FAQ Can I come alone? Yes — many people do. Is this beginner-friendly for English? Yes — everyone is welcome.

Saturday Advanced Social Pickleball

**Advanced Social Pickleball Sessions** **[Bookings are essential and must be made through Active Carrot.](https://secure.activecarrot.com/public/session/classes/1491/2026-08-14)** Our Advanced Social Pickleball Sessions are designed for **experienced** players who demonstrate strong shot consistency, strategic court awareness, and a solid understanding of the rules of pickleball. **When:** Saturday's **Time:** 10:30am - 12:30pm **Location:** Arncliffe Youth Centre **Cost:** $13 per session These sessions provide an opportunity for advanced players to enjoy high-quality social match play, challenge themselves against players of a similar standard, and further develop their skills in a welcoming and friendly environment.

[COMING SOON] Circles NEXT Big Event! Mark ATTEND for updates 🎉

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Social + Language Exchange + Latin Party 🌏🌸🥂

Saturday, we’re bringing you a special night in collaboration with Kandy Latin Party ✨ Start with our international social, then stay for one of Sydney’s most energetic parties, all in the same venue. *** ### **6:30 \- 9:30PM \| Aloha International Social** Meet new people, practice languages and enjoy a fun, easy-going atmosphere. 🍸 Neon Lights & good vibes 🎱 Pool & 🎲 games to break the ice 🌍 Meet internationals, locals & travellers 🫶 Friendly space, most people come solo Whether you're new to Sydney or just want to expand your circle, this is the perfect place to start your night. *** ### **From 9:30PM \| Kandy Latin Party** Keep the night going with Kandys signature party: 🎧 Salsa, Reggaeton& Bachata 💃 Dancefloor, DJs & late-night vibes No need to move, just transition straight into the party. *** ### **Tickets** Entry from 6:30PM includes access to the social + Kandys Latin Party https://luma.com/u2rzjz4j *** Come solo or with friends, most people come alone. Start your night with great conversations, end it on the dancefloor. **Come and say Aloha 👋💛** 🚨 *Important Info* 🚨 *Dress Code*: Smart Casual • No hoodies, gym wear, or runners • No refunds due to intoxication or bad behaviour • Venue reserves the right to refuse entry • Ticket holders must arrive by 9:30pm **A SAFE SPACE!** This is a place for people to have fun and make friends. this is not a place for speed dating or finding a hookup. ✨ **Follow us on Facebook** ✨ [https://www.facebook.com/alohasydney1](https://www.facebook.com/alohasydney1) ✨ **Instagram** ✨ [https://www.instagram.com/alohasydney/](https://www.instagram.com/alohasydney/)

L for Lithuania

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))

Sunday cafe☕️🍮🍨: Relax, enjoy & inspire with 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳🇹🇼🇭🇰 friends

Been here for decades or you just arrived this morning? :) This Sunday event is dedicated to you & our guests in **20-30s** who enjoy the **peaceful** **café vibe** & connect within the local East Asian community (Japan, Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Guam and Saipan). **We accommodate BOTH Introvert & Extrovert (JUST NOT TROUBLEMAKERS)** \- through sharing your similar cultural background\, this small group allows you to share ideas\, experiences or even questions with people with respect & decency\. **Note: Due to limited capacity at the cafe, we will only welcome guests with valid RSVP of the event. Sydney Social Explorers appreciates your cooperation.** **Run-down (Need not to follow :P)** * **1st hour** will be sharing your cultural background, introducing some key phrases from your mother tongue (language). Share similarities & fulfil your curiosity - So bring the most interesting terms/phrases with you. * **2nd hour** will aim for an causal, relax English speaking environment. Topics are up to you, you may share questions, topics, life experiences or even ***MBTI***\~ * **There & after…**. It’s free flow, but if you feel peckish, stay with us for the “dinner session”. **Cost:** * **New members: $10** ONE-OFF Membership donation (Unlimited Events). * **Return members: FREE\~\~.** Past attendees who have already paid can join again free of charge!! **Remark\*** * Our community is well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group. **Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background. Sales pitch, promotion, hunting or any pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY** attendees with misconduct/anti-social behavior (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be **removed from the group without warning & report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your report is 100% confidential. (***Sydney Social Explorers reserve all rights***) Please be considerate to your peers as you RSVP & respect the effort of organisers (not just our group, but all events - we are **speaking common sense/curiosity here**). We understand some last minute withdrawals due to unexpected life circumstances, however please try your very best to avoid such exceptional situations occur.

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.