Soul of Sydney are hosting a free 'Godfathers of Soul' themed block party and picnic in a secret inner-city laneway on July 22nd. The event sees Stephen Ferris (FBI) and a motley collection of funky selectors take to the street for an afternoon of sizzling beats and meats. The event is free, family friendly and open to all - just email this mysterious GMail address for event details closer to the day - soulofsydney@gmail.com Line-up includes mellow moods from Superbreak, Phil Toke, Queen Shirene D'Silva, and Soul of Sydney DJs  and live street art from Sid Tapia and Takie   WHAT: Soul of Sydney B lock Party WHEN: Sunday July 22nd, 12:00pm - 8:00pm WHERE: Redfern/Chippendale laneway, RSVP to email for details HOW MUCH: Free

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.

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

National Youth Week is a country-wide celebration of youth culture and achievement. Across the city, young people (12 - 18 is the demographic range, we're told) will find activities, workshops and events that go far beyond the usual 'here's a band at the school gym plus a free sausage' paradigm of the government sponsored youth 'initiatives' we remember growing-up. A short film festival, dance party at the Opera House, open mic night, calligraphy and sewing workshops, drinking in the park (unofficial Youth Week fringe event), youth awards night and an open sports day are all on offer. WHAT: Youth Week In The City WHEN: Between Friday 13 April and Sunday 22 April from 09.00 to 23.00, Dates and times vary depending on the event WHERE: Sydney City LGA, Sydney 2000 HOW MUCH: All events free with registration Check out the full event listing at the City of Sydney's What's On site 

Comprised of producers Dave Nada (the unwitting architect of the world-wide dance phenomena called Moombahton) and Matt Nordstrom from the US - Nadastrom are signed to the home of intelligent electro bangers, Dubsided. They're the highlight of Australia Day's Courtyard party at The Ivy. Yolanda Be Cool and the local Star Fuckers crew also head up the bill - it's the final Courtyard party for this summer, by all reports the previous ones have all shades of mental, so last chance! WHAT: Courtyard Party feat Nadastrom WHEN: Australia Day, Thursday 26th Jan WHERE: The Ivy HOW MUCH: Tix are $35 from Moshtix UHall Residency Mix Vol 1 by Nadastrom

Australia’s premiere one-day festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is back at Victoria Park on the 26th of January and celebrating its 10th birthday Yabun showcases the breadth of indigenous creative talent in our own backyard, with performances, exhibits, food, workshops, traditional displays and forums This year Jessica Mauboy, Dan Sultan and Christine Anu take to the stage alongside the best of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait performers More info on Yabun's Facebook page. WHAT: Yabun WHEN: 10am - 6pm, Sat 26th January WHERE: Victoria Park, Broadway HOW MUCH: Free and open to all Here's a short teaser trailer: