BIENNALE OF SYDNEY

BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
UNTIL SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Sydney is a flutter with art right now. Australia's biggest art exhibition is adding a bit of spice and controversy to winter. The city's leading galleries and spectacular outdoor sites will host the visions and voices of more than 180 of the world's most exciting contemporary artists. Cockatoo Island is one of the main sites of the Biennale, with 35 works including a tunnel that rocks to the beat of psychedelic music and a shadow play in the old air raid shelter. Free ferries will get you to Cockatoo Island between 9.45am and 4.45pm, seven days a week, to check it out. For full list of events and exhibitions, visit www.bos2008.com

CAMILLA & MARC SALE
FRIDAY 4 - SATURDAY 5 JULY, 43 RAINFORD ST, SURRY HILLS
Jennifer Hawkins, The Veronicas and Rose Byrne are all devout fans. Now it's your chance to get your hands on some of the brother and sister Sydney design duo, Camilla & Marc's creations without the hefty price tag. Their end-of-season warehouse sale will see their current winter collections (in stores now) and swim collections from spring summer 07/08 marked down 50-70 per cent. Call 9358 5177 or email info@camillaandmarc.com

CANNED LAUGHTER
FRIDAY 4 JULY, HORDERN PAVILLION
Everyone knows laughter is the best medicine. And boy, will Australia's sick kids get a dose on Friday night. The third annual Canteen Canned Laughter gala will see some of the nation's greatest and most loved comedians take to the stage to raise money for canteen. Adam Hills, Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Akmal Saleh and the Umbilical Brothers, Rove McManus and Corrine Grant are all on the lineup. Tickets $65. Visit www.ticketek.com.au

THE ROCKS AROMA FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 6 JULY, THE ROCKS
Now in its 11th year, the Aroma Festival is one of Sydney's most loved winter fiestas, with nearly 100,000 people attending last year. This year is set to be just as big. Coffee lovers can taste-test Sydney's best coffee for just $1 a cup, chocoholics will go weak at the knees at the sight of the mouth-watering chocolate and sweet treats on offer and wannabe connoisseurs can pick up hot tips on cooking with some of the world's most exotic spices. Admission is free. Visit www.therocks.com

FROM SEA TO SKY
WEDNESDAY 2 JULY, MUSEUM OF SYDNEY
In conjunction with the Museum of Sydney's Flying Boats exhibition that celebrates transoceanic air travel's early days, the 2005 doco From Sea to Sky, featuring archival footage of the golden age of Australian aviation, will be screened. Tickets $20. Visit www.hht.net.au

FESTIVAL OF THE STARS
FRIDAY 4 - SATURDAY 5 JULY, SYDNEY OBSERVATORY
The lights will go out at the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and other Sydney buildings this weekend as the Sydney Observatory celebrates its annual Festival of the Stars. Stargaze to the Southern Cross, Jupiter and the Sagittarius and Centaurus constellations through the telescope. Shuttles run from the MCA from 6pm. Tickets $15. Visit www.sydneyobservatory.com

HUSH FOR HOMELESS
2 JULY
Ever wanted to tell your boss to zip it? Mission Australia is encouraging you to. Did you catch the volunteers spelling out the word "HUSH" with their bodies by lying on the ground in sleeping bags/blankets in the middle of Martin Place last Tuesday? It was all for Mission Australia's Hush for Homeless campaign which aims to help 100,000 homeless people across Australia. Get your family, friends and work colleagues to sponsor you to "zip it" and raise funds for the homeless. Visit www.hushforhomelessness.com.au

THE WHARF SESSIONS
FRIDAY 4 JULY, THE WHARF, SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY
The STC is throwing a series of free post-gig shows. The next instalment will feature the electro-acoustic pop of MA, aka Victoria White, who had an underground smash, Thrill Popper, recorded with The Hive and featured on Triple J's Hottest 100. MA's performance will start immediately after The Great performance in the Sydney Theatre Company bar. Admission is free. Visit www.sydneytheatre.com.au

GRAFTON PRIMARY
FRIDAY 4 JULY, SPECTRUM, OXFORD ST, SYDNEY
Just back from a national tour of sold-out shows with Faker, the Sydney electronic rockers are doing a special Sydney gig for their new single She Knows It. Indie master E.L.F will be a cracking support act. Tickets $16. Visit www.moshtix.com.au

NINTENDO ON TOUR
FRIDAY 4 JULY, WESTFIELD, CHATSWOOD
Gaming fanatics will be in heaven as Nintendo hits the road with its most popular games, including Mario Kart Wii and Guitar Hero, and newbie Super Smash Bros. Brawl. There will be demos, trivia, competitions and giveaways. Visit www.nintendo.com.au