What to do in Sydney

Australian International Furniture Fair Wednesday 1st February 2012 until Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Red Bull Cliff Diving Saturday 4th February 2012 at Cattai Hawkesbury River.

Ultimate Bridal Event Saturday 4th February 2012 and Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival Sunday 5th February 2012. New and revered seminal music at the Sydney College of Theatres Balmain Rd Rozelle.

Heritage Craft Fair 9am to 3pm Sunday 5th February 2012 at St Ives Showground.

Sydney Shakespeare Festival 5th January 2012 until Sunday 12th February 2011 at Bicentenary Park Glebe Foreshore.

Stanhope Doll, Bear and Craft Fair 2012 Saturday 25th February 2012 and Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Blacktown Leisure Centre.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition starts 19th November 2011 and runs through February until March 2012 at the Powerhouse Museum.

Pyrmont Growers Market 7am to 11am Saturday 5th February 2012. On the first Saturday of every month at Pyrmont Bay Park Pyrmont.

Heritage Craft Fair 9am to 3pm Sunday 6th February 2012 at St Ives Showground.

Twilight at Taronga open-air concerts within Taronga Zoo. Every weekend from January 2012 through to April 2011.

Australian Shoe Fair Sunday 12th February 2012 to Tuesday 14th February 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day Tuesday 14th February 2012

Sydney Pool and Spa Show Saturday 18th February 2012 and Sunday 19th February 2012 at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre.

Sydney Royal Public Cellar Tasting 11am - 4pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Sydney Olympic Park.

Pets and Animal Expo Saturday 18th February 2012 and Sunday 19th February 2012 at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse

Flight Centre Travel Expo 2012 10am - 4pm Saturday 18th February 2012 until Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Persian Film Festival Thursday 23rd February 2012 until Sunday 26th February 2012. At Dendy Circular Quay.

Tropfest Short Film Festival Sunday 19th February 2012 at The Domain Sydney. Free Event.

Home and Giving Fair Saturday 25th February 2011 to Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.

Reed Gift Fair Saturday 25th February 2012 until Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

30th Greek Festival of Sydney starting Saturday 25th February 2012 until Sunday 26th February 2012 at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour. Experience some Greek dancing, music, Mousaaka, baklava, dolmades and the famous Zorba dance.

NSW Wine Festival, part of the NSW Wine Week Saturday 25th February 2012 until 31st March 2012 in various locations in Sydney including the Hyde Park South Sydney.

Annual Wedding Expo Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

Soundwave Music Festival 2012 Sunday 26th February 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

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

Sporting events in Sydney February 2012

Sun Run 6.5km fun run Saturday 4th February 2012 at Dee Why.

Cole Classic Ocean Swim Sunday 5th February 2012 at Manly Beach.

Australian Open of Surfing Saturday 11th February 2012 - 19th February 2012 includes 6 star ASP surfing contests, World Junior Championship as well as skateboarding events. Held at Manly Beach

Warrior Dash Saturday 11th February 2012 at Peats Ridge

Cricket in Sydney February 2012

1st KFC T20 International Cricket Australia vs India Wednesday 1st February 2011 at Sydney Olympic Park starting at 7.35pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

One Day International Cricket Australia vs Sri Lanka Friday 17th February 2011 at the SCG starting at 2.20pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

One Day International Cricket Australia vs India Sunday 26th February 2012 at the SCG starting at 2.20pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

A-League Football (Soccer) in Sydney February 2012:

Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 5pm.
Sydney FC vs Perth Glory FC Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 7.45pm.
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC Saturday 25th February 2012 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 5.30pm.

National Basketball League games in Sydney February 2012:

Sydney Kings vs Gold Coast Blaze Friday 10th February 2012 at the King Dome - Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Sydney Kings vs Townsville Crocs Sunday 26th February 2012 at the King Dome - Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Rugby Union Games in Sydney February 2012

NSW Waratahs vs Samoa TBC at the Sydney Football Stadium
NSW Waratahs vs Reds in Super 15s Saturday 25th February 2012 at the ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 7.40pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Rugby League Games in Sydney February 2012

2012 Charity Shield Rabbitohs vs Dragons 7.30pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at ANZ Stadium. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Australian Football League (AFL) in Sydney February 2012

NAB Cup Saturday February 2012 at the Blacktown Olympic Park Rooty Hill.

Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open 2012 Friday 20th February 2012 until Tuesday 24th February 2012 at the Sydney Olympic Tennis Park Homebush.

Horse racing in Sydney February 2012

Night Time Horse Racing at Canterbury Park Racecourse

Summer Horse Racing at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

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

Warwick Farm Race days Sunday February 2012. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Motor Racing in Sydney February 2012

Australian 4x4 Master Series Round 1 Saturday February 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

NSW Road Racing Club Sprints Saturday February 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Museum & Art Exhibitions in Sydney February 2012

Picasso Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso Paris Opens 12th November 2011 at the Art Gallery of NSW. Until 25th March 2012 Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Art of the Brick lego art exhibition Monday 12th December 2011 until Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Sydney Town Hall. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Aqua: A Journey Into The World of Water 3rd December 2011 until 26th February 2012 at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

20th Century Australian Art Collection until 12th February 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free Admission

What's in a Face? aspects of portrait photography until 5th February 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free admission.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 10th December 2011 until 18th March 2012 at the Australian Museum.

20 Years a Snapshot - 20 years celebration of the Australian National Maritime Museum 26th November 2011 until 4th May 2012.

New Contemporary galleries featuring the John Kaldor Family Collection until 2nd May 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free Admission.

Theatre, Musicals, Comedy in Sydney February 2012

Judith Lucy 'comedy' Thursday 2nd February 2012 until Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Comedy Store. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tim Minchen vs The Sydney Symphony - Round II comedy 8pm Friday 3rd February 2012 and Saturday 4th February 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Songs for Nobodies theatre Friday 3rd February 2012 until Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Playhouse Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Jo Frost Live Be The Best Parent You Can Be Tour 7.30pm Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Love Never Dies musical starting Friday 13th January 2012 until Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Tannos & Choice dance performance Wednesday 22nd February 2012 until Friday 24th February 2012 at the Parade Playhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Sing-a-long Sound of Music 7.30pm Friday 24th February 2011, Saturday 25th February 2011 and Sunday 26th February 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Every Single Saturday theatre 8pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 until Sunday 11th March 2012 at the Theatre Royal. Tickets available from Ticketek.

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Music Concerts in Sydney February 2012

Interpretations: The Music and Lyrics of Sammy Cha 7pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Natalie Cole 8pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 and Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Chase the Sun + Ray Beadle + Claude Hay 9pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Horrors 8pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Incubus 7.30pm Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Reece Martin 7.45pm Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

SBTRKT 8pm Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

J Boog & Million Stylez 8pm Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Made in Malta Festival 6pm - 1am Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Roxy Parramatta. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Katherine Ellis (UK) + Mrs Doris (Ibiza) + Shane Sos + Peter Glass 9.30pm Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Morning of the Earth Concert 2pm & 8pm Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Seether 7.30pm Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

WU LYF 8pm Monday 6th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Concert has been cancelled

Feist 8pm Tuesday 7th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Givers and Portugal: The Man 7.30pm Tuesday 7th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Daryl Hall and John Oates 7.30pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Anna Calvi 8pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Acoustic Ladyland 8.30pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Drums + Cults 7.30m Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Que Sera Sharah starring Tom Sharah 7pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret. Tickets available from Ticketek.

M83 9pm Thursday 9th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Austra (Canada) 9.30pm Thursday 9th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Boom Crash Opera 9.30pm Friday 10th February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Potbelleez 9pm Friday 10th February 2012 at the Coogee Bay Hotel. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Ted Perkins and the Band of Gold 9pm Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Bedrock with John Digweed 12pm Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Greenwood Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Magnets (UK) 9pm Sunday 12th February 2012 at the Basement. Show cancelled

Summer at Macquarie Place 4.30pm Monday 13th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Roger Waters The Wall Live Tuesday 14th February 2012 at the Acer Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Rod Stewart Tuesday 8pm 14th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Il Divo & Orchestra in Concert 7.30pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Alfredo Malabello's Voice of Romance Valentines Day Special 9pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

An Evening with Colin Hay 9pm Wednesday 15th February 2012 and Thursday 16th February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Roxette 7.30pm Thursday 16th February 2012 and Friday 17th February 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Celtic Thunder 7.30pm Thursday 16th February 2012 at the Acer Arena. Tickets available from ticketek.

The King's Singers 8pm Thursday 16th February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

David Campbell Let's Go Tour 7.30pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges (USA) Sings the Sam Cook Songbook 9pm Friday 17th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Catherine Alcorn in Gin and Bare It 7pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Game Red Tour 2012 7pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Seal 8pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Infected Mushroom 10pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Rock Show starring Jon English 8pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Bodacious Cowboys - Celebrating The Sounds of Steely Dan 10pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Erykah Badu 8pm Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Concert hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Horse (Scotland) 9pm Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Summer at Macquarie Place 4.30pm Sunday 20th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Marika Aubrey in, The First Draft of Something New 7pm Tuesday 21st February 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

World In The Basement featuring Joanna Elms + Feugo Lento + Jamino & Group Lafaya 8.30pm Tuesday 21st February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

BlueJu!ce 7pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the UNSW Roundhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Mary Kiani Album Launch 9pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Pantelis Thalassinos 8pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tangled Up In Bob a celebration of Bob Dylan 9.30pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Mayer Hawthorne 9pm Friday 24th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Van The Man The Australian Van Morrison Show 9.30pm Friday 24th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

In Vogue: Songs by Madonna starring Michael Griffiths 7pm Friday 24th February 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Orb & Bomb the Bass 7.30pm Saturday 25th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Russell Watson 8pm Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Switchfoot 8pm Monday 27th February 2012 at The Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Summer at Macquarie Place 4.30pm Monday 27th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Slipknot 7.30pm Monday 27th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Bush 7.45pm Monday 27th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Thursday - Saves the Day - Circa Survive 8pm Monday 27th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Angels & Airwaves + Madina Lake + Framing Hanley 7.30pm Monday 27th February 2012 at the UNSW Roundhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Ryan Adams 8pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Roots Caravan Featuring Dan Hopkins + Carl Stewart + Iniciate 9pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshitx.

System of a Down 7.30pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Lostprophets - Kids in Glass Houses - Versaemerge 8pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Alter Bridge & Steel Panther 8pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Marilyn Manson 7.30pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Enter Shikari + Letlive + Your Demise 8pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Metro Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Machine Head + Chimaira + Shadows Fall + Times of Grace 7pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Uni of NSW Roundhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Bad Religion - Strung Outs - Street Dogs - The Menzingers Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Big Top Luna Park. Tickets available from Ticketek.

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