Clothing Swaps Sydney

August Books and Bevvies

Welcome to **Books & Bevvies** — a casual book swap and drinks social in the Sydney CBD. This is not a book club with homework. It’s a simple, low-key way to meet people, chat about what you’ve been reading, and walk out with something new. **HOW IT WORKS** Bring a book you’re happy to part with. Pop it on the swap table when you arrive. Mingle, chat, and swap recommendations. When the swap opens, take a book that catches your eye. Stay for a drink and a conversation after. **WHAT TO BRING** One book, any genre and any reading level. **GOOD TO KNOW** The venue relies on accurate numbers for staffing, so if you can’t make it, please change your RSVP to “not going”. Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group. The venue is kindly not enforcing a minimum spend, but please support them by buying a drink, soft drink, or some lunch during the swap if you can. There is no mandatory entry fee, but voluntary contributions are **very much** appreciated. The group costs around **$65 a month to keep running**, so if you enjoy the swap and are in a position to chip in, even $5 or $10 makes a real difference. I’ll have a jar near the sign-in list on the day. Please feel free to contribute at any stage through the swap. **WHERE WE’LL BE** We’ll be in the Market Street Garden Bar, with a table full of books and bevvies.

The Standard Life of a Temporary Pantyhose Salesman

**Meeting at the usual place, the Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, on Thursday 13 August 2026, we will be discussing *The Standard Life of a Temporary Pantyhose Salesman* by Aldo Busi.** **It is a sprawling, semi-autobiographical picaresque novel, first published in Italian in 1985. It established Busi as one of Italy's most original and controversial contemporary writers.** **The novel follows Angelo Basarovi, a highly educated gay man in his thirties who is completing a university thesis while earning a living as a temporary pantyhose salesman. Angelo and the owner of the factory travel across Western Europe trying to sell hosiery, but the sales trips are really a framework for Angelo's observations on the people and institutions around him.** **Angelo reflects on his childhood, his homosexuality, class differences and the the search for authenticity in a conformist society.** **This is quite a long novel, at about 430 pages. Soft copies available from the usual places, including a pdf from Dale: email me at dalemills@cantab.net As this is a novel translated from the Italian, it may be a bit difficult to find hard copies through local libraries. Hard copies can be on the expensive side - at least from ebay and Amazon.** **As this is a novel** **translated from the Italian, it may be a bit difficult to find hard copies through local libraries. Hard copies can be on the expensive side.** **Some of us will be there from about 6.00pm onwards, but the meeting formally starts at 7.00pm. We will be meeting in one of the semi-private rooms upstairs. Look for the sign.**

AFL - Sydney Swans Vs North Melb Kangaroos - Round 24, 2026 - Date to be advised

Sokkie Wednesdays: Learn, Practice & Social Dance

Blood on the Clocktower

A Deamon is loose in the small village of Raven’s Bluff and you must find it before the entire population falls victim… Join us for a touch of class: a night of wine & cheese, where you will take on the role of either Townsfolk, Deamon or one of it’s Minions. Work with your team in the popular social deduction thriller for the victory! If you are a regular attendee of Friday Night Games, you will receive a $10 discount to your entry! We run every month and play at least 3 games each night. Come for 1, stay and slay for 2 or more!

Friday Night Social Badminton

Duck OFF winter!!!!! Saturday arvo drinks

Dance @Tribe Dance Classes

Dance @TRIBE Join dance legend **Heath Keating** for [@danceattribe](https://www.instagram.com/danceattribe/) \- beginner fun and friendly dance classes every Thursday at TRIBE @231 on Oxford Street\! Learn routines set to your favourite pop tracks for fun, fitness or even to bust out at the club on the weekend! And enjoy a discounted drink! If you want to check out Heath - check out his **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/heathkeating)** DANCE AT TRIBE 📍231 Oxford Street 🗓️Every Thursday starts 6:30pm 🕺🏼$25 to join 👉🏼Book now by texting DANCE to 0415 888 375 (walk ins also welcome - cash or card options)

Minskey hotel $5Taco 🌮 $12 Margs

EPPING : WEDNESDAY @ THE Y EPPING : 12 NOON : BEGINNERS WELCOME : COST $12

**JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL. BEGINNERS WELCOME.** **PLEASE NOTE:** **THIS SESSION COMMENCES AT 12 NOON AND FINISHES AT 2.30PM. SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY POLITELY WAIT UNTIL STAFF HAVE SET UP THE COURTS.** **DO NOT REQUEST FOR THE COURTS TO BE SET UP DUE TO YOUR EARLY ARRIVAL.** **We have in-line 4 courts (not back to back).** **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **BEGINNERS WILL BE GUIDED & ASSISTED.** **This indoor event is at the Y EPPING an Affiliated Playing Venue registered with Pickleball Association of NSW.** **Please check-in and pay at reception prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note:** **Cost is $12 for 2.5 hours.** **NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. NO SHOWS DISPLAY A TOTAL DISRESPECT TO ATTENDEES AND STOP WAITLISTERS FROM HAVING THE RIGHT TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION NO SHOWS COST THE HOST VENUE "THE Y EPPING" INCOME WHEN THEY DON'T SHOW UP. NO SHOWS WILL BE REMOVED FROM FUTURE EVENTS AT THE HOSTS DISCRETION.** **Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment.** **If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here:** [https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) **Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. We have paddles to borrow at no cost.** **Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes.** **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitlisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **15 Ward Street, Epping New South Wales 2121 (untimed street parking).** **For any queries please message Les via meetup or use the comments section of this event.**

Lidcombe Language Exchange (1st Friday each month)

▶️Welcome to our language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. Food and drinks are available to order at the bar. Table booked at the rear corner area of the pub. Limited numbers so RSVP a must. Location: Royal Oak Hotel Lidcombe 46 Railway St, Lidcombe NSW 2141

Make new friends! Cheap but great lunch at Paddo rsl…meals from $10 to $20!

Make new friends! Cheap but great lunch at Paddo rsl…meals from $10 to $20! They also have a full ROAST on Sundays....all meals they sell are HUGE and FRESHLY made with sauces of your choice on the side....but if you are not hungry, then please still come and chat-easy! When you arrive, sign yourself in to the RSL (they need any id with your address on it) and phone luke to meet up..easy! 0418499490 They cater for vegan, vegetarian and meat and seafood dishes…your choice! after lunch, please join us for a leisurely stroll along Oxford st called 'The Golden Mile' and check out any shops, dessert shops (if you have a sweet tooth?) and/or one of two of the gay pubs for free entertainment and more chatting (you can order order alcoholic drinks or just drink iced water etc-your choice) eg the Oxford Hotel, Stonewall Hotel, The Columbian, Kinselas....stay later also if you want to dance eg 'Palms'