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Conversations with My Gardener
A seemingly simple story of a friendship between two men is extremely moving and unexpectedly beautiful.
Sydney Harmonica Festival
Gig preview: A rollcall of talent will show the harmonica extends beyond the blues.
Patty Griffin
Gig preview: Patty Griffin is likely to sing with the fervour of the born again on her first visit to Australia.
Gilgamesh
Plastic wrestling greats and a seven-metre mudpit help re-enact the world's oldest written story.
Lions for Lambs
The blogs are barking as Robert Redford, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise revive the political movie.
Rogue
The man who gave us Wolf Creek turns his attention from two-legged predators to reptilian nasties.
African Feeling
Dining-chair travellers and gastro-tourists will relish this whirlwind tour of Africa.
Melayu
Just when you've run the gamut of Anzac Parade eateries, up pops another Indo-flavoured pit stop.
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery
James Cook was, as all heroes should be: magnificent, noble, passionate and flawed.
The Future of the Transplant
We want to improve and prolong our lives but are we willing to accept the methods required to achieve this end?
Mocean Underground
Vintage fixtures give the place an agreeably louche and familiar feel, like an upscale bachelor pad.
Ember at Wildfire
With summer luring Sydneysiders out of hibernation it's time to stretch the limbs and have a bevvy in the sun
This week's highlights
Our critics' picks
Retro fashion
Vintage clothing and accessory lovers can scour to their heart's content on Saturday. More than 50 exhibitors have taken out stalls at the Sydney Vintage Clothing, Jewellery and Textiles Show and will be selling everything from fashion to magazines, sewing patterns and tools. You can fully embrace the retro look with tips from the vintage-style make-up and hair demo, marvel at swing dancers and catch a fashion parade. Canterbury Park Racecourse, King Street, Canterbury. Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-4.30pm. $12/$8. See www.lovevintage.com.au.
Stage: Night Journeys
This play follows the story of Tessa, a young woman who is trying to renovate and sell her family home. But the old owners are not quite ready to let it go and on New Year's Eve, they take Tessa on a journey into the past. Saturday, 8pm, Sunday, 5pm, the Sidetrack Studio Theatre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, $30, 9990 4980, www.takeawaytheatre.com.au
Live: Jeff Stanley and guests
Enjoy an evening of performances by guitarist and singer Jeff Stanley, harpist Cliona Molins and Larissa McKay on piano in the original venue and only authentic Utzon interior of the Opera House. Saturday, 7.30pm, Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, city, $27.50, 9250 7777, www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Comedy: Greg Fleet
When Fleet made his comedic debut in 1987, he was too nervous to stand, completing his whole set sitting down. Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of Australia's best comics. Saturday, 8.30pm, Sydney Comedy Store, the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, city, $29.50, 9357 1419, www.comedystore.com.au
Weekend Away Ideas
Little Wales
Multiple couples might not agree but Bruce Elder thinks this
cottage is perfect for lazy days.
A perfect little highland fling
Simon Webster finds a surprisingly bohemian retreat in East
Kangaloon.
