Ghana artist debuts ‘Heritage’
ART lovers are invited to the opening night of ‘Heritage’ by West African Emmanuel Asante at Thirning Villa Artist Residence, 40 Arthur Street, Ashfield, on Thursday, October 10 (runs until October 20, 12-5pm daily), 6-9pm. In his first solo exhibition, Emmanuel, who was born in Ghana, arrived in Sydney in 2015 and his highly influenced by his culture, Frida Kahlo and Abdul Abdullah. Emmanuel started painting to deal with personal experiences. “Art is my escape from reality,” he says.
Skate Park picnic, workshops
INNER West Council will be hosting a free community picnic in support of Mental Health Month at Jack Shanahan Skate Park, Dulwich Hill, this Saturday, October 12, 12-4pm. Ideal for skating passionistas and those keen to learn the sport, there will be a free barbecue, Totem Skateboard workshops, entertainment, badge-making and much more. For further information, visit innerwest.nsw.gov.au.
Lego collection’s big build on
BUILD your own super structure at the new Marrickville Library with new pulleys, gears and mechanisms added to the massive Lego collection. Join the next big build this Friday, October 11, 11am-1pm. Be inspired by the new Marrickville Library building, in the creation of your own super structure. Suitable for those aged eight to 12 years. It’s free with further info available at innerwest.nsw.gov.au and registrations at eventbrite.com.au.
Pinot Palooza wine showcase
ARE you ready to let your taste buds loose over some of the finest wines produced in the world? Pinot Palooza is wine that rocks and now you can sample the best from Australia, New Zealand and beyond, this Friday, October 12, 11am-6pm, at Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh. So come, soak up the wine, music and taste your way across the #pinot spectrum with over 200 wines, 70 wineries, Bar Vermouth, beer and a massive food lineup. For tickets, go to pinotpalooza.com.au.
First peoples’ celestial secret
JOIN facilitator Joanne Selfe for an opportunity to learn about the rich celestial knowledge systems of Australia’s first people at a talk, ‘Aboriginal Ways of Seeing the Night Sky’ at Marrickville Library on Thursday, October 10, 6.30-7.30pm. Joanne is an Aboriginal who grew up with stories of the Milky Way, shared by her mother, elders and community knowledge holders. These experiences served to enhance her understanding of the depth of astronomical knowledge systems held by first peoples. Free but bookings at eventbrite.com.au.