Amid rumours of their impending break-up in 2013, take the opportunity to check out The Rolling Stones while they're on show at Blender Gallery, Paddington. Over 60 images of this century's greatest rock n' roll band are on display, with contributions from the biggest names in music photography. This is one of the most extensive exhibitions to date for Blender Gallery, who specialise in music photography. WHAT: 50 Years of the Rolling Stones WHERE: Blender Gallery, 16 Elizabeth Street, Paddington, NSW WHEN: Now until July 21st HOW MUCH: Free

The latest contender in the Sydney food truck bonanza has an interesting story. Luke Bridgeford and his team are serving your traditional Aussie pressed sambos, both sweet and savory, from the bowels of a rare, Cold War era, VW Kombi van. One of only a handful left in the world, this innocuous looking vehicle used to coordinate military airstrikes. Fast forward a few decades, replace the shock and awe with ham and cheese and you've got Jafe Jaffles. Stay in touch with Jafe Jaffles movements here and check out some of the other mobile mouthpleasers over here.

The weekend is long, the forecast is for cold and drizzle by Sunday, but that doesn't mean you have to sit at home and sulk like Aung San Suu Kyi. Saturday! Eveleigh Markets - fresh produce and food, flowers, plants and other direct-from-the-farm goodies at Carriageworks  Glebe Market - winter clothing, books, art, music, food and a family-friendly atmosphere at Glebe Primary School  Paddington Markets - gorgeous jewelry and design nick-nacks from upcoming talents + over-priced vintage clothing and gozleme on Oxford Street  Homebush Swap and Sell - if you're further out west, head to Homebush, opposite Flemington station for the giant Swap and Sell market - vintage clothing bargains ahoy, and less hipsters to battle if you get there early Rozelle Markets - another all-weekend stop for furniture, books, a small range of clothing and stacks of general useless/weird/awesome shit over in Rozelle - they have a snazzy website too! Incu Sale - They're smashing up to 40% off most of their autumn range and winter, so step into their Galeries stores or other locations and grab a nice cardigan before everything is gone. Saturday night, check one of these films at the Sydney Film Festival. Otherwise, the definite highlight gig is The Jezabels @ Hordern Pavillion - tickets still available for an easy $50/pineapple. After that, pop into Halfway Crooks for some deluxe, ultra-fine hip-hop @ Phoenix - just $10 bones on the door for GUARANTEED good times. Sunday!  Da BOM say it be raining, so you should watch Mad Men/Game of Thrones or cuddle your bf/gf all day. If you're a twit who likes to keep busy on Sunday, why don't you go to: Dear Pluto Garden Market - Awesome vintage books, movies, clothes, shoes and (no doubt) superfluous baked goods from the Dear Pluto girls in Surry Hills back lane Kirribilli Markets - picturesque shopping with harbour views, this monthly market is on Sunday and chockers with designer samples and extras. Get down early. Sunset People - a free party afternoon party at the Hollywood Hotel in Surry Hills featuring Brian Chase from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Expensive Looks from NYC and Emma from the Holy Balm - chin-stroking good times. Strange Fruit Queens Birthday Bazaar - Fredas in Chippendale 'aving it large, funky and FREE this Sunday from midday to midnight with beats and turkish deliciousness featuring Canyons, Smokey LaBeef, Silky Doyle (Dynamite Sounds), Flash & Crash (Route 66, Wolf Call), Kate Jinx (FBi) and Jack Shit (FBi), HEAVEN - GoodGod Danceteria is going hard in the paint from 9pm til dawn with an all-star cast of techno/disco/weirdo journeymen to keep you grinding til bedtime featuring: Radge / Angus Gruzman / Dreamcatcher & Junglesnake (Slow Blow) / Marcus King / Jimmy Sing / Joey the Saint Enjoy the long weekend but don't forget the reason for the season: drink heaps of gin.

Triple j's resident genius and all round alt-culture guru Craig Schuftan has just released his new book Entertain Us!, a history 90's alternative music culture and the people who made it, then sold it. If you count yourself a fan of Nirvana, Primal Scream, The Smashing Pumpkins or feel a close affinity for flannelette, you should find a copy. And after you find a copy, be sure to purchase and read it. Craig is hosting a launch party at GoodGod this Thursday 31st of May with 90's covers and jams from Jay Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb) and Jazz Freedom, The Holy Soul,  Shantan Wantan Ichiban (triple j), Bastian Fox Phelan, Chris Taylor (The Chaser) and a DJ set by Zan Rowe (triple j).  They'll provide the entertainment, BYO gloom and apathy. WHAT: Craig Schuftan - 'Entertain Us!' launch party WHERE: GoodGod Small Club WHEN: Thursday 31st of May from 8:00pm HOW MUCH: $15 on the door Catch an excerpt from the book over at The Music.

Sydney-born, New York-based artist Jeremyville is bringing his Community Service Announcement project to Sydney direct from the streets of NYC. Being the chipper bloke he is, Jeremyville set himself the task of creating one new piece of inspirational artwork everyday. He's so far generated 450 unique, inspiring and downright delightful prints. A selection have been gently packed and shipped over the seas to Sydney, for a three-month public showing of whimsy, pathos and anthropomorphic objects. The exhibition goes down at Lane Four, an aMbush Gallery curated space in The Galeries. Go snag a handbag or two while you're down there. WHAT: Jeremyville Community Service Announcements WHERE: Lane Four at The Galeries, 500 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 WHEN: May 29th until August 31st, 2012 HOW MUCH: Free  

Elizabeth Rose has slowly but surely wrapped her elfin fingers around Sydney's electronica scene. She's the complete package - an accomplished pop producer, equipment geek and arresting vocalist, wrapped-up in harajuku-lite ensemble. These are her favourite Sydney spots for: Watching life pass by... Although I hate swimming, I really feel relaxed and at peace when I'm near water be that at a beach, a lake/river or pond. It seems to have a calming effect on me and I like to just take it all in and collect my thoughts there. Hearing things you've never heard before... This is a toughie...actually yes, I know it's not so much a place but FBi radio Sydney is a great 'place' where I always hear them playing some awesome underground record from artists across the world! I've come across a lot of great music just from listening to that station. Eating until you fall into a coma.... Being apart of an Italian family, my Nonna’s house is where I can expect to overeat and fall into a coma, on a regular basis! My Nonna is such a wonderful cook that I love to go to her house when we have Christmas and Easter gatherings and feast upon her delicious food! She cooks up a lot of great sweets too - my favourite is a Sicilian dish that she makes called Pinulatte. It's basically almonds held together by very sweet and crunchy toffee. She also makes mean ricotta cannoli! Watching the sunrise... I'm really not a morning person (haha) so I much prefer to watch the sunset - sadly I don't have a special place to do this at! Any recommendations? Having a secret, romantic dinner and possible pash.... The best romantic dinners are always the ones that are in spontaneous outdoor locations and not necessarily inside a restaurant! I love how scenic the headlands up in Avalon and Palm Beach are - they're nice and secluded which makes it all the more secret and romantic! WHAT: Elizabeth Rose - The Ready Tour w/ Boatfriends WHERE: The Standard, Taylor Square WHEN: Friday June 8th HOW MUCH: Tickets $10 Ready by Elizabeth Rose

Women of Letters, a series of casual forums uniting despoilers of industry chauvinism for one hot afternoon of discussion, debate and nice white. Launched several years ago by writer and broadcaster Marieke Hardy, this is Sydney's third Women of Letters event and, golly-gosh, they've put up an indomitable set of wits for it: Journalist, writer and media personality TRACEY SPICER Presenter of ABC's 7:30 LEIGH SALES Professional hugger of books and all-round genius JENNIFER BYRNE Actor and television host CHARLOTTE DAWSON Political pin-up dame ANNABEL CRABB ABC News 24 journalist and sports reporter LUCY CARTER And author, poet, satirist and social commentator ANITA HEISS. There'll be wine, music by the inimitable ZAN ROWE, and the usual aerogramme/postcard combo we have all grown to love. WHAT: Women Of Letters WHERE: The Red Rattler WHEN: Sunday June 17th from 2:00pm HOW MUCH: $20 from Greentix All money raised goes directly to our friends at Edgar's Mission

A warehouse affair for underground people, People Must Jam returns for a funky excursion into the outer reaches of the known groovyverse. Frank Booker from NZ takes the helm. He's usually based in Auckland throwing parties with house journeyman Recloose. Here's his spiel: Frank has been responsible for running the "Hit it and Quit It Revue" in Auckland with his partner in crime Recloose. Their night has featured guests including Moodymann, Dam Funk, Kon and Amir, Trusme and others. The pair also present the now cult "Hit it and Quit it" radio show on a Monday night in Auckland on George FM. When Frank is not DJing he is busy producing some of the finest contemporary deep house around, with releases on F.A.R, Untracked and Japan's Wonderful Noise. With upcoming releases and remixes slated on Delusions of Grandeur, Kolour Recordings and Sleazy Beats. The man knows his way around the platters of power, so grab a Smirnoff pre-mix box and head to... WHAT: People Must Jam feat Frank Booker (NZ) - BYO booze! WHEN: 2nd June, 2012 WHERE: Secret Inner-City Warehouse HOW MUCH: $20 pre-sale from RA  More info and venue details from peoplemustjam@gmail.com Wonderful Noise 12"s by Frank Booker

Eastside Radio, "The Smoooooother Sound of Sydney's East" (coined that one myself), are holding a vinyl fair for lovers of groovy eclectica and the funkier styles. Support Community Radio in your area and find a few drops of black gold for your unloved or over-loved record player: Everything from disco, soul, and funk to hip-hop, reggae and blues will be available for vinyl lovers, hand picked by meticulous music collectors and a range of Australian DJs including The Vinyl Junkie, Fuse Records, Revolve Records, Alex Dimitriades, Good Groove, Sean O’Brien (The Tender Trap) and Lyndon Pike (Another Angle). Providing the soundtrack for the day will be a variety of DJs  WHAT: The Black Gold Vinyl Fair hosted by Eastside Radio WHEN: Saturday, 26th May 2012, 11am to 4pm WHERE: The Local Taphouse - 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst HOW MUCH: $5 donation at the door

  The Human Rights Film Festival is just around the corner! The full online program is now available here.   To get the adrenaline running, Daily Sydney has been given 4 double passes to the opening night film "Buffalo Girls" to give away. The first four people to comment on our Facebook post WIN! Opening night will be held at the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington, Tuesday 29th May at 7pm.   Buffalo Girls provides unique insight into the controversial world of underground child-boxing in Thailand. The film looks at Thailand’s some 30,000 child boxers. When their tiny fists, elbows, knees and feet fly, pummelling one another in pursuit of prize money as strangers, neighbours, and even their own families, wager on the outcome, we might ask if this is exploita- tion, empowerment or economic necessity. Click here to watch the trailer.   Competition closes 24th May. Be the first to comment!   Emily Eskell emilyeskell@gmail.com

Original post by James Ross-Edwards at 'The Moderation Hotel' The Excelsior Hotel Surry Hills Some people I’ve seen enjoying tacos at ‘El Loco’: People that are attractive (nice). People that are attractive (disinterested). People with long, straight hair that don’t eat much. People that — due to overthinking their style — wear their clothes too tight. DJs. People with shaved chests, chunky watches and (leased) BMWs. People that pay $300 for self esteem. People that chase guys that look like scarecrows. People that chase girls that went to their ‘sister school.’ Rockabillies. People that work in hospitality and are smug because it’s Monday. People that work in social media and are smug because it’s 2012. People that call female bodies ‘rigs.’ People that have ‘sick rigs.’ Gays. People that captain local cricket teams. People that sell amphetamines. Old people. People that see investment opportunities. People that see Instagram opportunities. People that enjoy the moment. People that spoil it for everybody. The Moderation Hotel is an irregular musing by indefatigable local scribe James Ross-Edwards on Sydney's most-loved drinking establishments. Follow James on Twitter  Read more at The Moderation Hotel 

Not everyone has time for a complete, sit-down, silver service meal at lunch on a weekday. Most of the time it's stone-cold sushi or avocado on toast at your desk between spreadsheets. Which isn't healthy, nor does it inspire you to work any harder or faster, which was the whole point of the grab-and-go lunch in the first place, right? So these days we're loving the spread of lunch options from our favourite restaurants, that A) come quick and easy,  B) are bite-sized in terms of price and C) are within walking distance of the CBD. First there was Shortgrain, Longrain's answer to speedy Thai, and now there's Little H, Bar H's Cantonese inspired, canteen-style takeaway window that operates out of the regular restaurant between 11.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday. Coincidentally (or not, perhaps) Shortgrain and Little H are actually in the same street, and although that caused a scuffle for a while there between the two owners, we ain't complaining. Anything to get us out of the office, ey? Hamish and Bec Ingham's Bar H is renowned for its flavoursome, seasonal and delicate food, where snap-fresh ingredients are key and central to the restaurant's success. It was no surprise then, that Little H follows on in the same vein of awesome, starting with the steamed free-range shredded pork burger with paper-thin strips of fennel and mint leaves. For $12 it's a catch, the pork is sweet, sour and smokey all at once. Deep-fried silken tofu with caramelized tomato sauce offers cloud puffs of soft tofu that acquiesce under a chopstick, and the sauce? Well, why isn't all tomato sauce caramelized? It's ace, and especially well matched with the home-brewed iced tea. To finish, little pots of sticky coconut tapioca pudding with fresh figs and swirled with dark caramel top everything off on a high note. We ate spoonfuls on the stroll back to the city, in the sunshine, thanking the Gods of this town that we didn't have to eat desk sushi that day. Little H at Bar H 80 Campbell St, Surry Hills for orders and daily specials call (02) 9280 1980 or email enquiries@barhsurryhills.com   Words and photos by S. McComas