What to see, hear and do in Sydney over the next seven days
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
FAMILY Youngsters can catch The Wiggles in a live-streamed show at the Opera House as the skivvy-clad foursome play their catchy tunes, including their latest single, the timely and educational track Social Distancing. 4pm, free, sydneyoperahouse.com
Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
MUSIC In honour of Richard Tognetti’s 30th year as artistic director of Australian Chamber Orchestra a digital season spotlighting his tenure has begun (until June 21). To kick things off music lovers can today watch online a new ACO HomeCast of Tognetti playing music for solo violin by JS Bach. 6pm, free, aco.com.au
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
PODCAST Bloomsday, the annual commemoration of the literary achievements of James Joyce and in particular Ulysses, happens today and local readers can take part in the celebrations by listening to a podcast performance featuring an abbreviated Australian rendition of the groundbreaking 1922 novel. sydneybloomsday.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
FILM St Kilda Film Festival is screening free online (until June 20) with highlights from this year’s program including contributions starring big names, such as as Damon Herriman, Claudia Karvan and Gary Sweet, along with early-career creations from directors Jane Campion and Phillip Noyce. stkildafilmfestival.com.au
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
BOOKS Comedian Jean Kittson appears virtually for a lunchtime webinar to chat about her recent book We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad, a practical and funny guide about how to support ageing parents inspired by Kittson’s own experiences with her 90-something mother and father. 1pm, free (bookings essential), northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
DANCE Sydney Dance Company and Sydney Symphony Orchestra have come together for the free online collaborative performance series Cuatro (until June 26), which was filmed during isolation. Today’s episode features Juliette Barton dancing choreography from Rafael Bonachela backed by cellist Umberto Clerici. sydneysymphony.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
MARKETS Finders Keepers at Home (until June 21) sees the popular design market go virtual with shoppers able to view how-to tutorials and enjoy fashion runway shows while they support makers and small businesses by browsing the accessories, art and clothes available to buy. thefinderskeepers.com