What to do in Sydney

Buddha's Birthday Celebrations Saturday 7th May 2011 and Sunday 8th May 2011 at Darling Harbour and the Chinese Gardens. With lion dances and other dance and musical performances.

Mother's Day Classic Fun Run and Walk Sydney Domain and Parramatta Park. Sunday 8th May 2011.

Eco Xpo Australia a carbon neutral event displaying everything eco-friendly, sustainable and earth friendly. Sunday 8th May 2011 at the Byron Kennedy Hall Entertainment Quarter Moore Park.

14th Spanish Film Festival 11th - 22nd May 2011.

Fashion Weekend Sydney Thursday 12th May 2011 to Sunday 15th May 2011 at the Royal Hall of Industries Moore Park.

Sydney RSPCA Millions Paws Walk. Sunday 15th May 2011 Sydney Olympic Park Homebush. Bring your pet dog, go for a walk and raise money for the RSPCA.

Sydney Writers Festival Monday 16th May 2011 to Sunday 22nd May 2011.

21st Australian Antiques and Fine Arts Fair Wednesday 18th May 2011 until Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Royal Halls of Industries Moore Park.

Mind Body and Spirit Expo Friday 19th May to Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

HIA Sydney Home Show Friday 19th May to Sunday 22nd May 2011 Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Snow Travel Expo 9am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo Friday 20th May 2011 to Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Sydney Showground Exhibition Centre Homebush.

Orchards Out West Friday 20th May 2011 until Sunday 22nd May 2011 Hawkesbury Race Club.

Snow Travel Expo Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre Darling Harbour.

Sydney Italian Festival 2011. Celebrated at various Italian restaurants around Sydney. Activities concentrated on Stanley St East Sydney.

Vivid - A Festival of Light, Music and Ideas. The festival includes light projections on the Sydney Opera House as well as music performances, discussions and debates. Friday 27th May 2011 to Sunday 5th June 2011.

Kirribilli General Markets Saturday 28th May 2011.

Beneful Bark in The Park 10am to 2pm Saturday 28th May at Victoria Park in Camperdown. Free dog washing, grooming, training, artist caricatures and live music.

CeBit 31st May 2011 - 2nd June 2011 (Computer, and Business IT) Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Sporting Events in Sydney May 2011

The National Rugby League Premiership has games at various venues on Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday all through May 2011. The following games are played at stadiums in Sydney:

NRL Game 1 of the State of Origin NSW vs QLD

NRL Round 9 Saturday 7th May 2011 - Monday 9th May 2011

St George-Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys at WIN Jubliee Stadium.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders at Brookvale Oval.

NRL Round 10 Friday 13th May 2011 - Monday 16th May 2011

Bankstown Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George-Illawarra Dragons Friday 13th May 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 7.35pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.
Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos Friday 13th May 2011 at Penrith Stadium. Kick off at 7.35pm. Tickets available from Proticket.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs West Tigers Saturday 14th May 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney City Roosters Sunday 15th May 2011 at Toyota Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

NRL Round 11 Friday 20th May 2011 to Monday 23rd May 2011

Wests Tigers vs Penrith Panthers Saturday 21st May 2011 at Campbelltown Stadium. Kick off at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Proticket.
Sydney City Roosters vs Newcastle Knights Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 3pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.
Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks Monday 23rd May 2011 at Parramatta Stadium. Kick off at 7pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

NRL Round 12 Friday 27th May to Monday 30th May 2011

St George-Illawarra Dragons vs West Tigers Sunday 29th May 2011 at WIN Jubliee Oval. Kick off at 3pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.
Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Monday 30th May 2011 at Penrith Stadium. Kick off at 7pm. Tickets available from Proticket.

Super 15 Rugby Union Games in Sydney May 2011

NSW Waratahs vs Force Saturday 7th May 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 7.40pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.
NSW Waratahs vs Lions Saturday 21st May 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 7.40pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

AFL - Australian Football League.

Sydney Swans vs Port Adelaide Saturday 14th May kick off at 7.10pm at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tickets available from Ticketek.
Sydney Swans vs Hawthorn Sunday 22nd May kick off at 2.10pm at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is being held on Sunday 15th May 2011.

Horse Racing in Sydney in May 2011

Royal Randwick Horse racing:

Motor Racing in Sydney in May 2011

Jaguar Car Club Sprints Sunday 1st May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Australian 4x4 Master Series Round 2 Sunday 1st May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

BMW Drivers Club Sprints Sunday 8th May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

ARDC Multi Club race meeting Sunday 15th May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

ARDC Sprints Sunday 22nd May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

May Sports Car Carnival Saturday 28th May 2011 and Sunday 29th May 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

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What's on in Adelaide May 2011

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Last updated 26th May 2011

Music Concerts, events and festivals in Sydney May 2011

Herbie Hancock and his band Sunday 1st May 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Katy Perry in concert Wednesday 4th May 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Guy Noble presents TV's Greatest Hits The Concert 8pm Thursday 5th May 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Maroon 5 Friday 6th May 2011 at Acer Arena Olympic Park. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Against Me! 8pm Saturday 7th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Metal Health 2011 Quiet Riot 6.30pm Sunday 8th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Drums 8pm Monday 9th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Wombats 8pm Monday 9th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Darwin Deez Tuesday 8pm 10th May 2011 at Metro Theatre, Tickets available from Ticketek.

Cut Copy 7.30pm Thursday 12th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Maria Venuti 7pm Thursday 12th May 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Gary Numan 8pm Friday 13th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

A Day To Remember Friday 13th May 2011 and Saturday 14th May 2011 at the Big Top Luna Park. TIckets available from Ticketek.

Andre Rieu 2011 8pm Friday 13th May 2011 and Saturday 14th May 2011 at Acer Arena Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Insomnia concert/dance Friday 13th May 2011 at the Elleven Nightclub. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Suicidal Tendencies 8pm Saturday 14th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Cat Empire Saturday 14th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

James Blunt Monday 16th May 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Ali McCregor's Jazz Cigarette 9pm Tuesday 17th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Sowers Group (Africa) 9.30pm Thursday 19th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Gypsy and the Cat Friday 20th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Michael Jackson History This is it! Kenny Wizz Michael Jackson impersonator show from Las Vegas. Friday 20th May 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Joe Bonamassa Friday 20th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Parkway Drive 6pm Friday 20th May 2011 at the Horden Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Five Coffers + The Kris Spence Band 9.30pm Friday 20th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Soweto Gospel Choir Saturday 21st May 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Hungry Kids of Hungary 8pm Saturday 21st May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Magic City: It's Showtime 9pm Saturday 21st May 2011 at the Horden Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Sinatra Rocks the Basement - Jeff Duff, Frank Bennet and the Jeff Duff Band 9pm Saturday 21st May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Smallroom Party 10.30pm Sunday 22nd May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Colin Hay - Gathering Mercury Album Launch 9.30pm Tuesday 24th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Bec Laughton 9pm Wednesday 25th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Wednesday 25th May 2011 to 29th May 2011 at the Lyric Theatre Starcity. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Destroy Music 6.30pm Thursday 26th May 2011 at the UNSW Roundhouse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Propagandhi 8pm Thursday 26th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Mark Seymour with special guest Abby Dobson 9.30pm Thursday 26th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Vivid LIVE various music concerts Friday 27th May 2011 at the Sydney Opera House. For artists and tickets check out Ticketmaster.

Amy Meredith 8pm Friday 27th May 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Jebediah 8pm Friday 27th May 2011 at the Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Nevermind: A Salute to Nirvana 8pm Friday 27th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Youngfolks 8.30pm Friday 27th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Bliss N Eso 7pm Saturday 28th May 2011 at the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Dandy Warhols 6.30pm Sunday 29th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Ali and the Thieves - Cohan Koans jazz and blues 7.30pm Tuesday 31st May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Musicals, Theatre, Comedians and other entertainment in Sydney May 2011

Mary Poppins theatre performance showing at the Capitol Theatre all through May 2011 until 28th August 2011. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Smoke and Mirrors musical Wednesday 4th May 2011 to Sunday 8th May 2011 at the Seymour Centre York Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Jason Byrne in Cique Du Byrne - comedy 9.30pm Friday 6th May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Billy Connolly 8pm Friday 11th May 2011 and Saturday 12th May 2011 at the Horden Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Walking with Dinosaurs The Stadium Experience 18th May 2011 to 24th May 2011 at Acer Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Steve-O: The Entirely Too Much Information show (Steve-O from Jackass) comedy Saturday 21st May 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Beached Az (NZ) + Jon Lajoie (Canada) comedy 9pm Monday 30th May 2011 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Museum Exhibitions in Sydney in May 2011

What to do in Sydney

May 2011