If you've ever fancied yourself a DJ, or spied Tenzin behind the decks and realised that you own a better jacket than he does, you need to get behind the ‘Your Shot’ DJ competition, registration is open now and closes on Thursday 24th of May 2012. The major prize package is ridonkulous: A DJ set at STEREOSONIC 2012 + VIP Tickets for friends A DJ set at Paradise Club, Mykonos (plus flights and accommodation) DJ set in Thailand competing at the Pioneer Asia Digital Championships (incl. flights, accom, spending money) A DJ set at a major Red Bull event Pioneer Pro DJ equipment Skullcandy Prize Pack Boost Mobile Prize Pack 1 Year Supply of Red Bull Agwa Prize Pack Alize Prize Pack Red Bull Stunt plane ride Inclusion on the onelove Recordings DJ promo list Feature on inthemix.com.au Check out http://www.yourshot.com.au for details on how to enter

  After it's past two years of raucous success, the Old Fitroy's Home Brew Festival is back and better than ever.   Get yourself down to one of Daily Sydney's favorite haunts for 3 days of grass roots theatre/music/ food lovin.   With guests such as Caitlin Park and Fanny Lumsden, why the hell wouldn't you be there?     Home Brew Festival What: A festival of music and micro performances. Where: The Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling St Woolloomoolloo When: May 17th- 19th  

You know the song - it hit the top 10 of the Hottest 100 this year. Well, they've got more of them there songs they do, and they're all pretty baller too. These incredibly talented Perth natives don't visit the east coast often enough, and they are basically rigged to blow right now. Be there, and see San Cisco at a reasonable distance from the stage before things get out of hand. And it's only $17 for effs sake! WHAT: San Cisco @ The Standard w/ Voltaire Twins (Perth) WHERE: The Standard, upstairs at LoFi, Taylor Square WHEN: 9 May 2012 HOW MUCH: $17 + b

Sydney's newest (and only-est?) live radio comedy show, featuring Dan Ilic and Funny Friends Incorporated at FBI Social. Witness lols, discussions, arguement, revolution, evolution(?) and beer, all simulcast live on FBI Radio. Go to the show! It'll be a hoot. And if it's not a hoot, just walk up and tell Dan how shit it was afterwards. Featuring topical, timely and blistering banter from Chris Taylor (The Chaser), Claire Hooper (Good News Week), Lewis Hobba (Hungry Beast), Desh (Comedy Store), Scott Abbot (Poitical Assylum). Check out the flyer. You can tell the night will be funny because Dan has obviously spent all his money on Great Comedy instead of fickle, unassuageable graphic design. Graphic design... Blergh. WHAT: A Rational Fear WHERE: FBI Social, Lvl 2, Kings Cross Hotel WHEN: Monday May 14th from 7:30pm HOW MUCH: $10 on the door or FREE if you listen live on FBI 94.5  

Teaspoon of Sugar Emporium play host to a night of DIY printing and doing at Dear Pluto. Make your very own tote bag or t-shirt and take/wear it home that night. Give it to your partner or make an Etsy store for it, it's up to you and it'll only set you back $15. All materials are supplied, but if you have a swagged out design or print you'd like to attempt for your t-shirt or bag, be sure to bring it along. Space is strictly limited, so be sure to book ahead.   Also featuring: Beer! Wine! Tea! WHAT: You Crafty Bastard make-your-own t-shirt night WHERE: Dear Pluto, 5A Wilshire St, Surry Hills. WHEN: May 9th from 7pm HOW MUCH: All materials included for just $15 dollars - book ahead here!

Anywhere promising patrons that they can 'FEED THEMSELVES FOR A WEEK FOR $21' gets a hearty high-five from us. Bucklers Canteen is a recent addition to the sparkling firmament of Bondi cuisine, and cater for both types of food: expensive and not-expensive. They're currently promoting a series of specials guaranteed to raise the 'perennially-poor and long-haired' quotient munching at Bucklers. TUESDAY: $3 Ribs WEDNESDAY: $5 Burgers THURSDAY: $5 Nachos FRIDAY: $3 Tacos SUNDAY: $5 Bangers & Mash Slip in a jukebox, regular games nights, resident musicians (you've actually heard of!) and a big ol' drink list... well you've got yourself a swish night out there, my friends. WHAT: Bucklers Canteen WHERE: Corner Beach Rd and Campbell Parade, Bondi WHEN: Tue - Thu: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, Fri - Sun: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am HOW MUCH: Cheap as Chip$

As well as being an A+ post heading, Fabric-a-brac is also a great little upcycling initiative for budding tailors and seamstresses. Get your old fabrics, linens, upholstery, buttons, threads, needles(!) and bring them down to the Petersham Town Hall on Sunday May 6th, where hundreds of like-minded Frankie readers will snap them up. Clear out your sewing cupboard and make a buck or fifty. Got something to sell? Email fabricabracsyd@gmail.com and set up a stand WHAT: Fabricabrac 2012 WHERE: Petersham Town Hall WHEN: Sunday 6th May HOW MUCH: Free

    Thanks for speaking with us today Nashen, we’re all very excited about the festival, particularly after the recently announced line up including 22 Australian premieres, 15 features and 10 documentaries! Impressive stuff. How difficult was the selection process for this year’s entries? It is always difficult to an extent because you have a limited number of available slots, and see so many wonderful films. It is important for us to create a balanced and diverse programme, and this principle helps us come up with the final selection.   You have quite a remarkable CV, having just come from Managing the Durban International Film Festival in South Africa, directing the Asian and African programs for the Dubai International film festival AND curating Tehran’s first ever South African Film Festival – what differences do you see with the Sydney audiences compared to the others your catered for? Well, as this is my first programme for the Sydney Film Festival I am looking forward to learning more about the audience.   You obviously have a passion for film; what is it about it that encourages you to organise and establish Film Festivals around the world? I really believe that films can change the way people consider the world, can open people up to other cultures and ways of thinking. I know the impact that films and film festivals have had on me, and I think it’s very possible for films to have a positive impact on people around the world. So, it is a pleasure to present important and entertaining films to show the great diversity of cinema that exists.   Do you think your studies in philosophy and journalism have enhanced your understanding and appreciation for film and cinema? I studied Philosophy and English Literature, not journalism, and though I don’t consciously refer to this background when watching films, of course this grounding in literature and philosophy broadens understanding and appreciation.   For more info go to http://www.sff.org.au/   The Sydney Film Festival’s full program will be announced 9th May 2012. This year’s Sydney Film Festival runs from 6-17 June 2012.   Emily Eskell emilyeskell@gmail.com

  Sundays, what would we do without 'em. A Sunday spent sipping the best Italian wine varieties grown on our home turf with gelato and a few live tunes? Now this sounds like something we could wrap our lazy weekend heads around. Nine Australian wineries will be setting up shop at the Global Gallery in Paddington for Sip Your Modo on Sunday April 22 pouring sangiovese, sagrantino, vermentino, prosecco, nebbiolo, moscato, arneis and pinot grigio for you to try (in swanky Riedel glassware), with some savoury snacks and gelato to help while the afternoon away. Tickets are just $30 which includes entry, all wine, Santa Vittoria water and Italian snacks. Sip Your Modo April 22 2pm-5pm Global Gallery: 5 Comber St, Paddington Tickets $30 from HERE Here's a little video which may get you in the mood. watch?v=re4JV4FSLrY

After last years massive national event, the Garage Sale Trail returns on May 5th with a bigger focus on community and sustainability. This year, vendors from households, local businesses, cultural institutions, charities, schools, libraries and community groups across Sydney will drop their junk on the street hoping that people like you find it useful.Even the Royal Botanic Gardens are in on the act, hosting a massive second-hand art and book sale. How can you get involved? - TrueLocal (the clever cats) have partnered with Garage Sale Trail to supply a full listing of all participating sales. Drop m.truelocal.com.au into your mobile browser to access the map on May 5. - Have your own sale. Visit Garage Sale Trail online, register your sale and get your own pin on the live trail map. You can even highlight the type of things you're selling (clothes, knick-knacks, furniture etc) so punters know to look you up on the day. - Plan your route by visiting garagesaletrail.com.au - there's garage sales planned all over Sydney, so you're not limited to a few surly hipsters in Surry Hills trying to flog you something they bought for 10 cents in Blacktown. For more event updates, sale highlights and bargains check the Trail out on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @GarageSaleTrail WHAT: The 2012 Garage Sale Trail WHERE: She's errywhere, yo! WHEN: Saturday 5th May HOW MUCH: Free unless you buy stuff - Paypal are sponsoring the event, so expect some of the larger sales to have cashless transactions available. Better find your password, huh?

Take a trip down the backwaters of modern America with photojournalist and artist Andrew Quilty. Well known for his coverage of the Cronulla Riots, and more recently for his work supporting the Save Catherine Hill Bay campaign, Andrew took a trip across the USA in 2009 taking only the 'Blue Highways', called so because they are old, go crappy places and are marked blue on US roadmaps. A first-hand insight into a bubbling decay underpinning the world's incumbent superpower. WHAT: Andrew Quilty - Blue Highway WHERE: Maunsell Wickes at Barry Stern Galleries, 19 Glenmore Road, Paddington WHEN: Opening Tuesday 1st May - 14th May HOW MUCH: Free  

The community-minded folks behind Sydney Story Factory, a not-for-profit group taking on child illiteracy in Sydney, are holding their first ever literary trivia night. Much like an omnibus of short stories compiles the best of a genre or theme, so must you assemble your most bookish of brethren. Then, and only then, shall you be ready to seize victory at the Tudor Hotel next Friday night from 7:30pm. Details below, bookings available for tables of eight, but if you're a couple they'll totally fit you in somewhere. WHAT: Sydney Story Factory presents Literary Trivia WHERE: The Tudor Hotel WHEN: Friday, April 20th HOW MUCH: Free, but you'll need to book your table of 8 (or less) with gabrielle@sydneystoryfactory.org.au and you should totally tip them 10 bucks to support a great cause! Read more about Sydney Story Factory's battle to break illiteracy among Sydney's indigenous and migrant communities and make a donation here