To celebrate this year’s Sub Base Platypus Community Day, the Harbour Trust has an exciting treat for visitors – free tours of the historic former gas works, torpedo factory, and submarine base on 16 September. These 45-minute tours will be guided...

SEPTEMBER 17   Talk to winemakers and brew masters and enjoy a variety of delicious multicultural foods. Free St Ives Village Green stivesfoodandwine.com ...

SEPTEMBER 15   For one night only, catch comedian Ronny Chieng’s homecoming performance.  In addition to The Daily Show and two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, he has appeared in “Crazy Rich Asians” and will star in the upcoming Hulu series “Interior Chinatown”. $69+ Aware...

Slip on your dancing shoes and swing into Manly for a jazzy long weekend of smooth tunes and exciting bebop on 22 to 24 September. Manly will be jumping with live jazz in September as the 46th annual jazz festival swings...

SEPTEMBER 16   One of Australia’s most influential rock bands, Magic Dirt, is thrilled to announce an upcoming tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of their acclaimed second album, Young and Full of The Devil. $45+ Avalon Beach RSL avalonrsl.com.au ...

SEPTEMBER 5-OCTOBER 14   Oscar Wilde’s dazzling wit meets the lush and bracingly contemporary style of acclaimed director Sarah Giles in this production of The Importance of Being Earnest, in what promises to be an unforgettable night of hilarity. $58+ Sydney Theatre Company sydneytheatre.com.au ...

Chatswood’s Emerge Festival starts on the first day of Spring, and is a chance to shake off winter and get outdoors. Between 1 September and 9 October, Emerge features events for the whole family across the Willoughby area, from art exhibitions,...

SEPTEMBER 2   Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique...

Outside or indoors, make this Father’s Day on September 3 one to remember. Adventure day Are you ready to discover the beautiful bush walks in your area? Get your dad’s favourite snacks and transform a regular hiking or bike day into an...

SEPTEMBER 1   Hilarious world-class stand-up from the internationally acclaimed Irish master. Award-winning with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour, Jimeoin has audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of his adopted homeland...