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Check Out the Following Events in Rhodes:
Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway 30th Anniversary Art Exhibition
12 - 13 September 2026,
Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes Park
As part of the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway's 30th Anniversary celebrations, join us for a special Art Exhibition on 12-13 September 2026 at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes Park.
Presented in partnership with the Drummoyne Art Society, City of Canada Bay and RSL NSW, this free community exhibition will showcase a diverse collection of artworks in a marquee located alongside the Walkway's Memorial Centrepiece.
Visitors can also enjoy a free barbecue lunch from 12–1pm on both days, courtesy of Five Dock Rotary, and hear short talks from Walkway volunteers exploring the stories behind the Memorial Centrepiece and the Kokoda campaign.
This exhibition celebrates both local artistic talent and the Walkway's important role as a place of remembrance, education and community connection.
The Lab Rhodes (Term 3, 2026)
3, 10, 17, 24 September 2026,
The Lab is a network of technology clubs for young people with autism who enjoy working with computers.
In The Lab Rhodes, we focus on technical and creative skills, supported by professionals in coding, digital design, gaming, 3D printing and more. Participants can explore gaming, coding, 3D printing, and more — all in a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages social growth alongside hands-on learning.
Designed for mature teenagers, sessions are run at The Learning Space, Rhodes on Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, for 9 weeks during school terms. Parents are welcome to stay in the library, where there are workspaces and free WiFi.
The Lab takes an unstructured, participant-driven approach, so every session is unique. Young people join activities that interest them, rather than being required to do anything. This approach is built on The Lab’s experience with hundreds of young participants, creating a space that’s fun, accepting, and inspiring — a place to hang out, learn, and enjoy technology at your own pace.
Important to know:
The Lab Rhodes is for participants aged 15+. We apply this age guide to support the group’s needs and interests. For younger participants aged 10-15, we recommend The Lab Five Dock.
Photos and video may be taken during the sessions and shared across the library's and Council's communication channels (including but not limited to social media and eNewsletters). Please notify a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.
LGBTQ+ Youth Hub
1, 8, 15, 22 September 2026,
Ages 12–24
Every Tuesday from 3–5:30pm during the school term
Concord Community Centre
This is a relaxed, affirming space for LGBTQ+ young people to hang out, be yourself, and connect. No pressure, no labels, just good vibes and a place where you belong. Come as you are and stay as long (or as little) as you like.
No expectations, no registrations — just drop in.
Facilitated by Affirming Access, each week has optional themed activities that you can join. Check out the table below to see what's coming up or simply come along to hang out, your choice.
Tech Shed Connection 2026
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2026,
Tech Shed Connection is a weekly Thursday meet-up where you can create, learn, and connect with others—all while giving back to the community.
Explore hands-on skills like 3D printing, die cutting, laser cutting, robotics, and electronics, all in the friendly company of fellow Tech Shed members. Whether you’re repairing, sharing knowledge, or just enjoying a cuppa and biscuit, this welcoming group is all about collaboration, learning, and fun.
Membership to this organisation and a safety induction is required after initial attendance. For more information, please email techshedders@gmail.com.
Important to know: The purpose of our service is to support community learning and prototyping small quantities, as we are a non-commercial organisation.
Cost
If you'd like to join Tech Shed, there is an annual membership fee. Membership to this organisation and a safety induction is required after initial attendance.
Booking
Please email techshedders@gmail.com for more information.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club
12 October 2026,
Join us for a lively and welcoming discussion on all things fantasy and science fiction! Whether you're a fan of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Dune, or Blade Runner, there's something for everyone.
Share your favourite books, authors, and films from your favourite universes. Whether you're a wizard, elf, space explorer, or replicant, this is your space to connect with fellow enthusiasts!
For further details or to join the book club, call Concord Library on (02) 9911 6210 and ask for the Concord Librarian.
2026
February – The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty
March – Starter Villain by John Scalzi
April – Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford
May – The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
June – Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood
July – Xenure Station Trilogy by Maria P. Frino
August – Invincible Graphic Novel by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley
September – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
October – Lost Girl by L. J. Kendall
November – Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K. J. Parker
December – Translation State by Ann Leckie
Cost
Free.
Booking
No bookings required.
Mental Health Month: Family and Belonging in Chinese LGBTQIA+ Communities
11 October 2026,
Join us for a powerful discussion on loneliness and belonging in the Chinese Queer community as part of Mental Health Month in October.
This event, hosted by ANTRA, Professor Quah E Ling and Canada Bay Libraries, is part of a relaunch of ANTRA’s Tongxing 同行 initiative, which is their Chinese-speaking LGBTQIA+ peer support and resource navigation program.
This is a bilingual event, hosted in both Mandarin and English with relevant translated captions displayed for accessibility.
About the event:
1:45–2:00pm – Refreshments
2:00–2:10pm – Welcome and acknowledgement
2:10–2:55pm – Presentation & Q+A by Associate Professor Quah Ee Ling on Jia 家, loneliness and Chinese LGBTQIA+ belonging
2:55–3:45pm – Introduction to ANTRA and Tongxing and Chinese-language panel, with English translated captions
3:45–3:55pm – Audience Q&A/moderated discussion
3:55–4:00pm – Tongxing referral pathway, community resources and closing
Dates
11 October 2026:
1:45pm - 4:00pm
Cost
Free.
Booking
Italian Bingo
Love bingo? Try Italian Bingo and win prizes!
Bring your friends and join us for a lively game of Italian Bingo with plenty of exciting prizes up for grabs. Enjoy morning tea while you play.
With bingo calls in both Italian and English, everyone is welcome to join the fun.
Dates
20 February 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
20 March 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
17 April 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
15 May 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
19 June 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
17 July 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
21 August 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
18 September 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
16 October 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
20 November 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost
Free.
Booking
No bookings required.
Coffee Connections: Small Business Meet-up
Are you a business owner in the City of Canada Bay? We're hosting a series of casual coffee catch-ups to meet Council’s business team, representatives from Service NSW and connect with like-minded business owners — all while enjoying a complimentary coffee at a local café!
Join us on:
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 9:30–11am
Drummoyne's Bakehouse Café, 150 Lyons Road, DrummoyneWednesday, 2 September 2026 | 7:30–9am
Pasticceria Tamborrino, 75 Great North Road, Five DockWednesday, 7 October 2026 | 9:30–11am
Trovatino Café, 268 Great North Road, WareembaWednesday, 4 November 2026 | 7:30–9am
Paperboy Concord, 18 Tennyson Road, Concord
To find out more please email business@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.
To find out about other business initiatives across the City of Canada Bay visit our Business Hub.
Dates
5 August 2026:
9:30am - 11:00am
2 September 2026:
7:30am - 9:00am
7 October 2026:
9:30am - 11:00am
4 November 2026:
7:30am - 9:00am
Cost
This is a free meet-up.
Booking
No bookings required.
Justice of the Peace services
11 November 2026,
Justice of the Peace services are available at Five Dock Library on the second Wednesday of the month. Bookings are not required.
Time: 10am–12pm
When: The second Wednesday of the month
Where: Five Dock Library, Level 1, 4-12 Garfield Street, Five Dock
Please note that no bookings will be taken. Come in, take a number, and wait to be served by our JP. Carers or co-signers will be permitted. Please ensure you have your original documents, the correct number of copies required, identification, completed forms, and your own pen on arrival.
There is a six minute limit per person. The Justice of the Peace will sign additional documents if time permits, or you may be asked to re-join the queue.
Please note that this service is operated by volunteers. To find other JP services, please search the JP Public Register.
Dates
12 August 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
9 September 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
14 October 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
11 November 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
9 December 2026:
10:00am - 12:00pm
13 January 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
10 February 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
10 March 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
14 April 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
12 May 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
9 June 2027:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost
Free.
Booking
No bookings are required.
Open Maker Workshops 2026
14, 28 November 2026,
Open Maker Workshops are facilitator-led sessions that guide you through creating a creative project.
These workshops are a great way to explore the Makerspace equipment, connect with the creative community, and start your passion for designing, crafting, and all things making. Join us and explore 3D modelling, die cutting, and laser cutting!
Open Maker Workshops are free for adults 16+ years. No previous experience is required.
For more details, inspiration, and resources, visit our dedicated Open Maker website.
2026 Schedule
February 7 & 21 - 3D Modelling: Lunar New Year Magnet in Fusion 360
March 7 & 21 - Laser Cutting: Make Bookmarks
April 18 - 3D Modelling: Fusion 360 Basics
May 2 - Digital Cutting: Mother's Day Gift Boxes
May 30 - Wonderful Weaving
June 13 & 27 - Laser Cutting: Pride Rainbow Jewellery
July 11 & 25 - Digital Cutting: Vinyl Labels
August 8 & 22 - Laser Cutting: Fridge Magnets
September 5 & 19 - 3D Modelling: Blender Basics
October 3 & 17 - Digital Cutting: Halloween Lanterns
November 14 & 28 - Laser Cutting: Festive Ornaments
December 12 - Digital Cutting: Holiday Cards
Dates
7 February 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
21 February 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
7 March 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
21 March 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
18 April 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
2 May 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
30 May 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
13 June 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
27 June 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
11 July 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
25 July 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
8 August 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
22 August 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
5 September 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
19 September 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
3 October 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
17 October 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
31 October 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
14 November 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
28 November 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
12 December 2026:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost
This is a free event.
Reader's Café Book Club
9 December 2026,
Love reading and sharing your thoughts about books?
Join our engaging book club, where we dive into the stories and ideas behind our selected reads. Share your perspectives on the book, the author's writing style, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.
For further details or to join the book club, call Concord Library on (02) 9911 6210 and ask for the Concord Librarian.
2026
January – The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
February – Liar's Game: A Frenchman Thriller by Jack Beaumont
March – A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
April – When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
May – The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
June – When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén
July – What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
August – What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
September – The Peak by Sam Guthrie
October – A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose
November – Clear by Carys Davies
December – Cardiff, by the Sea by Joyce Carol Oates
Dates
21 January 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
18 February 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
18 March 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
15 April 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
20 May 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
17 June 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
15 July 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
19 August 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
16 September 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
21 October 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
18 November 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
9 December 2026:
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost
Free.
Booking
No bookings required.
Sydney: RICS Christmas Party 2026
Thursday 3 December • Starts at 5:30 PM The Commons Martin Place - SydneySydney, NSW
Overview
Join us to meet other professionals and network over drinks and nibbles.
Join us for the RICS NSW End of Year Event taking place at The Commons.
As 2026 draws to a close - join RICS and the NSW Member Engagement Group to celebrate the year with drinks and canapes at The Commons. We'll provide a brief overview of the RICS year gone by. Please feel free to bring along clients and guests.
Drinks and canapes included
Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.
Address:
The Commons Martin Place, 39 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact:
For more information on this event please contact Caleb Steiner (RICS Member Engagement Lead) at csteiner1@rics.org
Privacy:
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FAQs:
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Reschedule or Cancellation of Events
Due to the nature of events, we may require to reschedule or cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. We will do our best to email all attendees as soon as possible, should this occur. Should a reschedule or cancellation occur, RICS will not be responsible for any costs, damages or expenses (i.e. travel) etc. that you may suffer or incur.
NYE Pier Party 2026 @ Pier One Sydney Harbour (18+ Event)
Thursday 31 December 2026-Friday 1 January 2027 • 8:30 PM-12:30 AM
Overview
Ring in 2027 at Sydney’s hottest harbourside celebration, featuring a double-header for the first time ever.
For the first time ever, NYE Pier Party brings two headline performers to the stage: BAG RAIDERS (headliner) and SET MO, leading a high-energy night of DJ sets, waterfront celebration and a full-scale NYE takeover.
Ring in 2027 at Sydney’s quintessential harbourside New Year’s Eve celebration. The NYE Pier Party returns for a night of fireworks, music, premium food and free-flowing drinks in one of the city’s most iconic waterfront settings, with uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and front-row access to the midnight fireworks.
Expect a curated line-up of DJ acts, premium street food stations and pop-up bars, with indoor and outdoor spaces flowing across the waterfront built for dancing, drinking and watching the skyline light up.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends or locking in a premium spot for your group, this is New Year’s Eve done properly
EVENT DETAILS
All-inclusive tickets give party goers access to premium street food all night, and a 4 hour beverage package of quality drinks from a selection of pop up bars. Choose from both indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy the views and celebrate with friends and family.
GENERAL RELEASE $650: General Release NYE Pier Party Ticket Inclusions:
Doors open at 8:30 pm (due to limited holding area, please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to doors open, for ticket checking and entry procedures. Entry to event space will be strictly 8.30pm)
General area access
Delicious food stalls along the Pier – dietary requirements will be catered for
4 hour beverage package with quality beverages free-flow all night from a selection of pop-up bars (sparkling, red wine, white wine, beers, soft drinks and cocktail stations)
Food & drink service from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Music entertainment all night
Doors close at 10:30 pm
Pier Lounge Reserved Seating Covered (7-seater covered lounge) - Ticket Inclusions:
ALL General Ticket Inclusions
Guaranteed seating in your own exclusive booth throughout the event
Booths have direct water views overlooking Walsh Bay
Perfect for groups of 7 people
For groups of 14, please reach out to Alexandru.Bostan@autographhotels.com to book two booths side-by-side (subject to availability)
Weather protection from umbrellas
Pier Lounge Reserved Seating (7-seater open air lounge) - Ticket Inclusions:
ALL General Ticket Inclusions
Guaranteed seating in your own exclusive booth throughout the event
Booths have direct water views overlooking Walsh Bay
Perfect for groups of 7 people
No weather protection
TICKET TERMS
The NYE Pier Party @ Pier One is 18+ only.
Full pre-payment required to confirm tickets. No cancellations or refunds unless upgrading ticket type.
Tickets discounted with promo codes will be confirmed upon entry.
Menu is sample and subject to change based on product availability.
The Pier Party offers a mix of indoor and outdoor space, refunds are not permitted due to weather.
No reserved seating with the exception of Pier Lounge Reserved Seating tickets.
Pier One Sydney Harbour reserves the right to change ticket prices and menus at any time.
Note: there are CBD road closures in the area on NYE due to City of Sydney major NYE event activity. Event guests will need to make way to the event on foot from the nearest vehicle drop off point or public transport.
