What’s On: Latest events and activities happening in Mosman and North Sydney LGAs.

By ANNA USHER

It’s official! Thanks to your overwhelming feedback, we have decided to include a weekly “What’s On” section in our fast-growing Friday newsletter.

If your business is spruiking a special deal, or you are hosting a community event and want to be included, please get in touch with anna@mosmancollective.com and I’ll send you the details. Please note there will be a cost involved.

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Rooftop Vintage Markets

Greenwood Hotel is hosting their first ever Rooftop Vintage Markets on August 3, with stalls ranging from curated local stands, to stalls by thrifting icons.

Bring your favourite folks and your reusable totes for a day of thrifty finds. The Greenwood Markets will be a haven for all things second hand including clothing, jewellery, accessories, vinyls and more.

Markets will open from 10am to 4pm with – Coffee, bacon & egg rolls from 10am before the bar opens and pub feeds are available from 11am. There will be live music throughout the event with musicians from 10am to 12pm and DJ from 12pm to 4pm.

More information HERE.

Tennis Speed Dating

Looking for love? Ever thought about meeting someone over a social game of tennis? Head to the Neutral Bay Club on Saturday 20 July for an afternoon of fun and a fantastic opportunity to meet new people. Just $25 gets you a welcome drink, two hours of “fast 4” style tennis, great prizes and a trivia session after you’ve put the racquets away.

Kick off is at 1pm and you can book HERE.

Night at the Barracks

Bucket list event, Night at the Barracks, is back this September, with a phenomenal series of concerts set against the historic backdrop of the North Head Sanctuary’s Barracks Precinct.

This year, Sydneysiders will rock out to the likes of Icehouse, Jon Stevens, Jessica Mauboy and Pete Murray. Best advice is to secure your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

All the details HERE.

Mike Carlton in Mosman

The next in a series of author events at Barry O’Keefe Library will feature journalist Mike Carlton talking about his latest book on naval history.

Dive! Australian Submariners at War examines the stories of submarines and sailors and their role in Australia’s defence force through war and other missions.

Bookings are now open for the 21 August event. BOOK HERE.

Youth Photo Competition

A youth photography competition promoting uplifting, positive and joyful aspects of community life in the lead up to Mental Health Month is happening in Mosman.

The contest is for young people aged 12-24 who live, work or study in the Northern Sydney area, with gift cards, workshops and photo displays among the prizes.

Entries close on 11 August. Voting for a People’s Choice Award will take place during Mental Health Month in October.

To enter, visit Mosman Youth Centre or head HERE.

Northside Produce Market

It’s Plastic Free July and the community is asked to help make Northside Produce Market part of the solution to plastic pollution this Saturday. BYO keep cup, refillable water bottle and reuseable food containers to the market, to reduce the amount of plastic being produced.

If you forget your reuseable carry bags, swing by the Bag Depot at our North Sydney Community Centre Info stall and pick up free bags which have kindly been donated by members of our community. Clean, cloth carry bags are always gladly accepted.

Markets start at 8am on Miller St, North Sydney.

BYO Wednesday’s at Public Dining Room

Diners can dust off their favourite bottles at home and bring them to the table at Public Dining Room each Wednesday, for just $10 corkage per bottle.

Play sommelier and enjoy one of Australia’s finest a la carte menu’s – or take advantage of the current winter specials for just $38 per person.

More info HERE.

Garden Competition

North Sydney LGA gardeners are invited to showcase their horticultural talents and celebrate the beauty of their green spaces in the 2024 North Sydney Garden Competition.

Whether you’re just starting your gardening journey or have been nurturing plants for years, this is your chance to shine. From cozy balconies to sprawling backyards, and from indoor green havens to vibrant community gardens, there’s a category for every type of garden and gardener.

Residents, businesses, and community organisations in the North Sydney local government area (LGA) have until 30 August to enter this year’s competition.

More info HERE.