Online: Week3

KAREN LEE ANDREWS

“Having wowed crowds all across australia from arenas to festivals, come and witness Australia’s premier soul and blues songstress in the most intimate of settings”

“Karen Lee Andrews is in possession of a unique sense of artistic purpose. Surrounded by music her entire life, Karen’s career to date has largely revolved around classic soul and rhythm and blues sounds. But in recent years, as her musicality has evolved, she’s been leaning more towards blues.The influence of soul, gospel and Karen’s Polynesian background continues to inform what she does, but the blues has come to feel more like home

6.00PM
3 course a la carte dinner and
2 twenty minute live sets
$90 p/p

Tuesday the 15th of June

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COLIN SALTER

BILLY JOEL’S Hits & Mrs.
Internationally acclaimed vocalist/pianist Colin Salter performs the songs
that the famous piano man wrote for his 4 wives (Billy’s, not Colin’s).
His dynamic vocals, dexterous fingers and humorous anecdotes
fill this tribute show with an endearing style (Colin’s, not Billy’s).
As well as performing on stage, Colin has been Musical Director
for Lilly Savage (UK), Bob Downe and the late great Jeanne Little.
He was also the 1997 Sydney Cabaret Convention winner.
(Ted Davis Award)

6.00PM
3 course a la carte dinner and
2 twenty minute live sets
$90 p/p

Wednesday the 16th of June

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ELISA COLLA

COLLA VOCE – “Follow the voice”

Discover how Elisa found her own unique voice through following the seemingly disparate voices of her grandmothers: one a glamorous stage actress, the other a typical Italian Nonna, most at home in her kitchen.“Elisa Colla …possesses the most beautiful soprano voice, is beguiling, funny and flighty.” – Broadway World
Join Elisa as she sings the songs that have shaped her career and get a dose of whimsical wisdom along the way. Because, after all, nonnas always know best.

6.00PM
3 course a la carte dinner and
2 twenty minute live sets
$90 p/p

Thursday the 17th of June
Few seats left
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Trivia is now at the Burdekin Hotel!

Join Sydney’s Glitter King every Thursday night for some drinks, fun and mind-bending times! Completely free to play, there’s prizes to be won, bonus rounds and a few surprises too.

Put together a team or, if you think you have the smarts, take everyone on yourself.

It’s bad luck to quiz on an empty stomach, so get yourself a feed and a cheeky drink or two at Burdie’s Kitchen. Doors open 4pm. And why not check out our new Rooftop bar too while you’re here?

No bookings necessary, but if you want to reserve a table for 6+, email bookings@burdekin.com.au or give us a call on (02) 9331 3066.

See you Thursday!

Sydney’s newest weekly open drag comp is here! Hosted by the legend herself Minnie Cooper, there’s $200 in cash for each week’s winner and prizes galore for runners up.

All are welcome to step up and flaunt their fabulous best. All you need on the night is a USB and the confidence to take the stage. This competition is audience voted – so bring your friends (and who knows, maybe bribe them, huh, what?).

A shout out to our sponsors Wigged Out Au, House of Priscilla & Krylon Makeup, who are the ones making sure that even those that don’t win won’t go home empty-handed.

TUCK FOR A BUCK runs every Thursday night from 9.30pm following LET’S GET QUIZZICAL in the Burdekin Main Bar, with a night of dancing to follow! Entry is free. Be sure to come early to grab the best seats in the house!

SHAUNA JENSEN

To close the Sydney Solstice festival at Claire, we present:
Our very own Diva, Shauna Jensen is back with her DIVALICIOUS series 3.0, but WAIT…this time with a twist!

Shauna presents DIVOLICIOUS, singing not the songs of la DIVA but rather the songs of il DIVO… What? Yes, all the songs will be from her favourite MALE singers. Elvis, Sylvester, Sinatra, Prince, Elton, Michael (Jackson not Bolton)

OK let’s face it, the list is too long and time too short to sing all the songs of all our favourite male singers in just one show, this will have to be DIVOLICIOUS1.0 We’re certain there will have to be 2.0, 3.0 maybe more!

Once again Shauna brings to the stage with her
the fabulous Jeremy Brennan on piano and vocals.

6.00PM
3 course a la carte dinner and
1 forty minute live set
$100 p/p

Friday the 18th of June

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The Metro Theatre

7pm

Celebrating the momentous reopening of The Metro Theatre, beloved Australian singer/songwriter Alex The Astronaut leads the line-up on this special Mardi Gras Pride Weekender edition of Express Yourself, which will serve as the first night of live music at the venue since early 2020.

Alex’s 2017 single ‘Not Worth Hiding’ became the anthem of the marriage equality debate in Australia and cemented her as one of our nation’s youngest LGBTQI+ role models. She will be joined by emerging artists including rapper and producer BVT, alternative pop-rocker Hope D, electro-pop artist NIK NAVY, and super singer/songwriter duo No Frills Twins. Presenter, producer and DJ Faustina Agolley will be on hosting duties for the evening.

The judging panel will comprise of folktronica singer Gordi, national treasure Marcia Hines, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston, Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger and special guest judge Starley.

A joint initiative between Mardi Gras and APRA AMCOS, Express Yourself – Queer Discovery is a series of music showcases aiming to foster and provide a platform for emerging LGBTQI+ artists. Each showcase sees these artists perform alongside an established headliner to a room of industry heavyweights and the general public. At the end of the series, a panel of judges will select two emerging artists to perform at a future Mardi Gras event.

House of Mince presents Bona to Varda – A Queer Variety Show that is centred on showcasing Sydney’s international calibre queer force and talent; all within the heart of our city.
The event will take place over four nights at Stonewall Hotel as part of Sydney Pride & Sydney Solstice featuring Betty Grumble, Liam Gale Band, King Cxntessa, Justin Shoulder, Stelly G, The Sharman, Craig Slist, Basjia plus more!
Previous shows have all sold out so get in quick…

Two sittings every Friday in June – 7pm and 9pm.

For more info click here: https://events.humanitix.com/bona-to-varda-a-queer…

Event by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

74 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Saturday, 19 June 2021 at 09:00 UTC+10

Price: free

Public: Anyone on or off Facebook

Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama – Sydney’s Super-Hero Glambassador for a fun morning of stories, dancing and craft activities all part of the Sydney Pride Festival!!

We will be holding this event at the wonderful They’re There venue on Oxford Street Darlinghurst where you can purchase refreshments, coffees and the vegan cafe will also be open!

Wonder Mama will read a selection of her favourite stories plus there will be some dancing and fun craft activities too!! Numbers are limited so book now!

Queer Thinking: Religious Discrimination and the Fights Ahead

The Metro Theatre

426 George Street

1pm

Whether it’s attempts to ‘cure’ us or experiences of discrimination at school or work, LGBTQI+ people face threats to their safety and wellbeing every day in the name of religion.

While it’s clear that most Australians support LGBTQI+ people, extremist Christian lobby groups are pouring resources into campaigns to stigmatise and marginalise our communities, particularly transgender people.

It’s time to build a strong movement for equality that includes us all.

In this free-to-attend 1.5-hour forum, you will hear from LGBTQI+ people of faith, religious leaders and activists including Karen Pack, a teacher who was sacked by a Sydney Christian college for being gay; Equality Australia Legal Director Ghassan Kassisieh; Australia’s first gay Imam Nur Wasame; Australia’s first transgender priest Jo Inkpin and Dr Kerryn Phelps. ABC presenter and current-affairs journalist Fran Kelly will facilitate the conversation.

Around the world, LGBTQI+ activists are on the frontline of protest, agitation and grassroots community organising. The Queer Thinking series explores activism in our backyard and globally, reflecting on our legacies and contending with our futures.

Tickets are free but registration is essential due to COVID-19 regulations

Pride
Sydney Pride Session
Saturday 19 Jun, 2:30 pm

$60 incl. GST

During this session, you’ll be guided by our professional artists to paint this featured painting. You choose the colours and we’ll handle the rest. We supply all the art materials.

Our studio is BYO drinks and nibbles (we provide all glassware, tapas plates, fridge, ice and bottle openers). We do not sell or provide any food or drinks in our studios.

Session Opening Hours
Our doors open at 2:30pm and painting starts at 2:45 pm.

Age to Attend
Unless otherwise stated, you must be 18+ years of age to attend.

The Metro Theatre

624 George Street

3:30pm

With  Priscilla, Queen of the Desert  stamped on our national identity and Drag Race sashaying across screens there’s no doubt drag has sunk its six-inch heels into the mainstream.

Fabulous glamour, outrageous shade and shouts of ‘Yaas queen!’ or ‘G’day darl!’ are now familiar scenes not only along our inner-city rainbow strips but across our suburban landscape of pubs, clubs and backyards.

From the heady days of Oxford Street’s “Golden Mile” to the diverse fabulousness many decades later – our nation’s alumni of drag artists have proudly carved a cheeky and quintessentially Aussie path through our cultural playbook.

The ultimate expression of queerness, drag has often been a defiant voice for our communities – in a passionate celebration of pride and rage against injustice.

Premiering to rave reviews at the 2021 festival, My Drag Story uncorsets a brand spanking, glittery new line up of drag legends and up-and-coming royalty including Bee Dazzled Shanks Prince of Redfern, Dizzy Bility, Dorreen Manganini, Minnie Cooper and the one and only Miss 3D.

The Metro Theatre

624 George Street

6:30pm

Making its grand return in 2021, DJ competition Spin-Off is being reignited for Mardi Gras Pride Weekender in search of Australia’s next generation of LGBTQI+ DJs.

A community favourite throughout the noughties and ‘10s, Spin-Off provides a platform for bedroom producers and amateur DJs to get behind the decks in front of a party audience and battle it out on the ones and twos.

This is a landmark event for 2021, being the first dance party held at The Metro since early 2020, with none other than multi-ARIA Award winner K.I.M (The Presets) closing out the event as special guest headliner.

Winners will have the chance to perform at a future Mardi Gras event with the competition judged by Australian DJ royalty, including Kate Monroe, Feisty, DJ Gemma, Seymour Butz and Charlie Villas.

First prize: A set at a 2022 Mardi Gras event and 2x VIP tickets to Party
Second Prize: 2x tickets to Diamond Club
Third Prize: 2x tickets to Laneway

DANNY ABOOD – A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE

KINSELAS, TAYLOR SQUARE, SUNDAY 20 JUNE, 5.00 PM

ADMISSION FREE, BOOKING REQUIRED

(Booking details to be posted shortly)

Danny Abood, who died on Sunday 23 May, was one of the last surviving core members of Sylvia and the Synthetics, a radical drag troupe in the early ‘70s whose influence can still be seen on much of Sydney’s gay culture today. Danny was a drag artist, a fashion icon and a true original – a pathfinder with an enormous talent and a generous, giving spirit.

A celebration of his life will be held at Kinselas, where Danny organised a similar event for his close friend Doris Fish thirty years ago. Many of Danny’s friends will perform and help to farewell Danny in the way he would have wanted – outrageous, joyful and over-the-top!

Drinks will be available for purchase from the bar, with finger food kindly provided by Kinselas.

So come and say goodbye to Danny in a night to remember