Wicked

FROM SEPTEMBER 5, CAPITOL THEATRE
She scared the living daylights out of us as kids, but why is the Wicked Witch of the West so wicked? This critically acclaimed and much-awarded musical tells the story. Long before Dorothy arrived in Munchkinland, two girls met in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, was smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other was beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Watch the tale of these two as they grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. A truly unmissable show! Tickets on sale now from $95.90. Visit www.wickedthemusical.com.au.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour
JULY 11-12, SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Catch your favourite So You Think You Can Dance performers as they waltz, pirouette and shimmy into Sydney this July. The top 10 dancers of 2009 will be performing some of their hit routines from the TV series, as well as newly choreographed pieces that showcase their amazing talent, live on stage. Tickets from $59. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.au.

The Bastille Day Party
JULY 18, PADDINGTON TOWN HALL
Embrace all things Frenchy and chic, from croissants to Coco Chanel, the Moulin Rouge to Marie Antoinette, in celebration of the French national day, Bastille Day, on July 14. Enjoy a delicious French three-course dinner and wine while listening to live French-style jazz. There will also be cancan dancers, and a fabulous raffle, with prizes including a return flight to Paris, French restaurant dinners and tickets to Coco avant Chanel. Tickets $115 or $1000 for a table of ten. Visit www.afsydney.com.au.

Jeans for Genes Exhibition
JULY 6-29, ARTHOUSE HOTEL
Archibald People's Choice winner Vincent Fantauzzo and a host of other artists have turned the old denim of celebs likes Miley Cyrus, Lisa Kudrow, Orlando Bloom, Renee Zellweger, Vanessa Williams, Gough Whitlam, Stephanie Rice, Gai Waterhouse and The Living End into artworks to be auctioned off at the Denim Charity Dinner on July 30. News anchor Samantha Armytage will open the exhibition next Monday night. Free. Visit www.jeansforgenes.org.au.

The Ultra Violet Colour Ball
JULY 4, DARLING HARBOUR
Dress up and paint the town ultra violet at this year's Colour Ball, hosted by our favourite celebrity handyman Tom Williams (right). Raising vital funds for the charity Redkite, which supports children and their families through cancer, guests will be served delicious canapés and drinks while enjoying a live band and secretly bidding on awesome prizes in a silent auction. Party on at the official afterparty at the Loft, where you'll snag a free glass of champagne on arrival. Tickets $160 each or gather a group of 10 friends together and only pay $1400. Visit www.redkite.org.au/colourball.