What to do in Sydney

2011 Chinese New Year starts on February 3rd. The Year of the Rabbit celebrations with begin a week before and continue for the week after 3rd February 2011. For the best of the Chinese New Year celebrations head to Chinatown or Cabramatta.

Moonlight Cinema recent release and classic movies every night throughout February 2011. Watch movies under the stars at Centennial Park.

Sydney China Film Festival starts Wednesday 5th February 2011

Sydney Shakespeare Festival Thursday 6th January 2011 until 27th February 2011 at Bicentenary Park Glebe Foreshore.

Australian International Furniture Fair 2011 Wednesday 2nd February 2010 to Friday 4th February 2011 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Pyrmont Growers Market 7am to 11am Saturday 5th February 2011. On the first Saturday of every month at Pyrmont Bay Park Pyrmont.

Heritage Craft Fair 9am to 3pm Sunday 6th February 2010 at St Ives Showground.

Twilight at Taronga open-air concerts within Taronga Zoo. Every weekend from 22nd January 2011 through to 2nd April 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Australian Show Fair Friday 11th February 2011 to Sunday 13th February 2011 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Sydney Pool and Spa Show Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February 2011 at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre.

Malaysia Kitchen Food Market 6pm - 9pm Wednesday 16th February 2011, 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm Thursday 17th February 2011 and 12pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm Friday 18th February 2011. Located in the laneway next to the State Theatre on Market Street Sydney, just down from Pitt Street Mall.

Manly Beach Slam Volleyball Festival 10am Saturday 19th February 2011.

Home and Giving Fair Saturday 19th February 2011 to Tuesday 22nd February 2011 at the Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.

Reed Gift Fair Saturday 19th February 2011 until Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Tropfest Short Film Festival Sunday 20th February 2011 at The Domain Sydney. Free Event.

Cellar Door Festival, part of the NSW Wine Week Saturday 26th February 2011 and Sunday 27th February 2011 in Hyde Park South Sydney.

Kids Day Out concert Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets available from Ticketek. Featuring Hi-5, Yo Gabba Gabba, Ben 10, Bob the Builder, The Powerpuffs girls workshop.

Armageddon Expo 2011 Saturday 26th March 2011 to Sunday 27th March 2011 at the Sydney Showgrounds Homebush.

Soundwave Music Festival 2011 Sunday 27th February 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Rocks Markets by Moonlight The Rocks farmers markets every Friday night in February.

Sporting events in Sydney February 2011

Cole Classic Ocean Swim Sunday 6th February 2011 at Manly Beach.

Cricket in Sydney February 2011

One Day International Cricket Australia vs England Wednesday 2nd February 2011 at the SCG starting at 2.20pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

A-League Football (Soccer) in Sydney February 2011:

Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC at the Sydney Football Stadium 7pm Wednesday 9th February 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

National Basketball League games in Sydney February 2011:

Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers 8pm Saturday 5th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.
Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats 8pm Friday 11th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.
Sydney Kings vs Cairns Taipans 8pm Friday 18th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Rugby Union Games in Sydney February 2011

NSW Waratahs vs Fiji Friday 4th February 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 7.40pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Super 15 Rugby Union Games in Sydney February 2011

NSW Waratahs vs Reds Saturday 26th February 2011. Kick off at 7.40pm.

Australian Football League (AFL) in Sydney February 2011

NAB Cup Saturday 19th February 2011 at the Blacktown Olympic Park Rooty Hill. GWS Giants/Sydney/Gold Coast Suns. Tickets available from Tickmaster.

Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open 2010 at the Sydney Olympic Tennis Park Homebush.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Sunday 27th February 2011 at Acer Arena.

Horse racing in Sydney February 2011

Night Time Horse Racing at Canterbury Park Racecourse

Summer Horse Racing at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

Royal Randwick Racecourse will have horse racing on Saturday 12th February. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Warwick Farm Race days Sunday 13th February 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Motor Racing in Sydney February 2011

Australian 4x4 Master Series Round 1 Saturday 19th February 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

NSW Road Racing Club Sprints Saturday 26th February 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

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Music Concerts in Sydney February 2011

SIA in concert Wednesday 2nd February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kenny Rogers & The Sydney Symphony Friday 4th February 2011 and Saturday 5th February 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Yeasayer Monday 7th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre Sydney. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Two Door Cinema Club Monday 7th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Deerhunter Tuesday 8th February 2011 at The Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Foals in concert Wednesday 9th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

!!! (Chk, Chk, Chk) Wednesday 9th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

Belinda Carlisle 8pm Thursday 10th February 2011 at the Coogee Bay Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketek.

De La Soul 7pm Thursday 10th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Joe Cocker Thursday 10th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Local Natives Thursday 10th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Getaway Plan Friday 11th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

The Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble 8pm Friday 11th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Good Vibrations Festival Saturday 12th February 2011 at Centennial park. Line up includes Faithless, Phoenix, Nas, Sasha, Kelis, Friendly Fires and Damian Marley.

Andrew McMahon 8pm Saturday 12th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Michael Buble Monday 14th February 2011 and Tuesday 15th February 2011 8pm at the Acer Arena Sydney. Tickets available from Ticketek. A new date has been announced Saturday 19th February 2011. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Don McLean Tuesday 15th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Return to Forever IV - jazz fusion band Tuesday 15th February 2010 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Emmette and Coombes Wednesday 16th February 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kate Nash 8pm Wednesday 16th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Caribou & Four Tet - Double the fun 8pm Thursday 17th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

The Best of Doves: 2011 Australian Tour Thursday 17th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kool & The Gang & Roy Ayers 8pm Friday 18th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Swervedriver 8pm Friday 18th February 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

Tricky - trip-hop dj Saturday 19th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Utopia: Fire and Ice dance party 9pm - 6am Saturday 19th February 2011 at Acer Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

M Ward 7.30pm Sunday 20th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Amazing Gypsy Caravan 3.30pm Sunday 20th February 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Kisschay Wednesday 7pm 23rd February 2011 at the Roundhouse UNSW. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Iron Maiden hard rock concert Thursday 24th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Martha Wainwright 8.30pm Thursday 24th February 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Stephen De Martin Thursday 24th February 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Roxy Music Friday 25th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Paddy Casey Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Waifs 7.30pm Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Pennywise & Millencolin 7pm Monday 28th February 2011 at the Roundhouse UNSW. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Theatre, Musicals, Comedy in Sydney February 2011

In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play Monday 7th February 2011 until Sunday 27th March 2011 at the Drama Theatre Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Shen Yun Performing Arts Classical Chinese Dance company Tuesday 8th February 2011 till Thursday 17th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Short + Sweet Theatre Tuesday 8th February 2011 to Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Parade Playhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Mulan Acrobatic Show Thursday 10th February 2011 till Sunday 13th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster. Performed by the Chongqing Acrobatic Art Troupe of China.

Doctor Zhivago, new musical at the Lyric Theatre Starcity, from Friday 11th February 2011 till Friday 18th March 2011. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Friday 11th February 2011 - Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Rob Schneider live comedy 7pm Sunday 13th February 2011 and 7pm Monday 14th February 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Picture Perfect dance theatre Wednesday 16th February 2011 to Saturday 19th February 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

David Williamson's Don Parties on Comedy Theatre Thursday 17th February 2011 to Tuesday 8th March 2011 at the Sydney Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

King Lear theatre Saturday 19th February 2011 to Tuesday 22nd February 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Wonderland - musical 7pm Monday 21st February 2011, Friday 25th February 2011 and Monday 28th March 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Little Gem theatre Thursday 22nd February 2011 to Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Good News Week Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster .

Six Quick Chicks - comedy 7pm Wednesday 23rd Febraury 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Sing-a-long Sound of Music Friday 25th February and Saturday 26th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Boy from Oz 8pm Saturday 26th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Billy Connolly Sunday 27th February 2011 and Monday 28th February 2011 at the Sydney Opera House. Tickets SOLD OUT.

Comedians Unite for Premiere's Flood Disaster Relief Appeal Monday 28th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster. Carl Barron, Arj Barker, The Umbilical Brothers, Akmal, Kitty Flanagan, Scared Weird Little Guys, Jimeoin, Raymond Crowe, Glenn Robbins and Tahir Bilgic!

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