Sufi Sama - A Soulful Bollywood Affair
District Nightclub · Adelaide
Live Sufi vocals meet Bollywood classics at one of Adelaide's favourite late-night venues.
Friday, 31 July
Sunset TAKI Gin Experience at Junipers
Junipers on the Marina · Glenelg
Unlimited TAKI Gin and canapés on the marina at golden hour — Glenelg at its most indulgent.
Sunset Gin Experience
Junipers on the Marina · Glenelg
Craft gins paired with marina sunset views at Glenelg — a solid Friday-evening wind-down.
Zara Chantelle x RENAÉ x DROPSINK Live
Rhino Room · Adelaide
Three local acts on one bill at the Rhino Room — a solid Friday night out if you like your music loud and homegrown.
Bolly Fratout - Adelaide's Start of Sem Party
Dynasty R&B Saturdays · Adelaide
Semester-opener at Dynasty with Bollywood and R&B back-to-back — a guaranteed packed floor.
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Summer in Greece
MALA MIA · Adelaide
MALA MIA channels a Greek summer with food and drink to match — a warm-weather escape without the airfare.
A Taste of Persia
SORA · Adelaide
Persian-themed night at SORA — good food, good music, late crowd.
Adelaide CBD Speed Dating (Ages 25-39)
West Oak Hotel · Adelaide
Structured singles night at West Oak Hotel — six minutes per person, zero awkward goodbyes.
Saturday, 1 August
Speed Dating Wine Tour Adelaide
Art Gallery of South Australia · Adelaide
Hosted intros and McLaren Vale pours make the awkward part easy — just show up and see who you meet.
LSKD Burnside First Birthday Community Run
Burnside Village · Glenside
A free community run through Glenside marking the local LSKD store's first year — good vibes, no gear required.
Green Leaves Newton Free Family Fun Day
Green Leaves Early Learning Newton · Newton
Free open day at the Newton childcare centre — face painting, activities, and a look inside for families considering enrolment.
Sunday, 2 August
Editor's Pick
Lachlan McGargill & James Muller
HYMN Bar · Adelaide
Two respected guitarists improvise together for the very first time — every moment of this set will be unrepeatable.
Come & Try Rock 'n Roll
QuickSteps Dance Club Studio · Adelaide
Learn the actual steps behind the music you already love — QuickSteps' beginner session is low-pressure and genuinely fun.
XChange Market: Vintage Fashion & Small Business
The Market Shed on Holland · Adelaide
Vintage threads and local makers under one roof — good hunting ground for weekend browsers.
Monday, 3 August
Dulcie's King Cross Masterclass
BRKLYN · Adelaide
The Dulcie's crew share what's shaping Australia's spirits scene — a sharp hour for anyone serious about cocktails.
Welcome All Families Term 3
Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre · Trott Park
A neighbourhood drop-in for families of all kinds — good place to meet locals before the new school term kicks off.
Tuesday, 4 August
Editor's Pick
How Do You Build a City on the Moon?
The Maylands Hotel · Maylands
Architects and roboticists unpack what lunar construction reveals about our own cities — a rare conversation that's genuinely mind-expanding.
The Midlife Shift: Menopause, Energy, & Identity
Ferg's Stepney · Stepney
A frank, practical session on menopause at a local venue — the kind of conversation most communities still don't have enough of.
Through the Legal Looking Glass
Little Bang Brewing · Stepney
Legal experts unpack Adelaide's shifting laws over a cold one at Little Bang — genuinely useful if you've ever felt lost in the fine print.
Opposites Attract: The Science and Fun of Staying Together While Different
Reform Distilling · Kent Town
A relationship workshop held in a distillery — practical advice on navigating differences, with a convivial setting that makes the conversation easier.
Where Have All the Movie Stars Gone?
The Rising Sun Inn · Kensington
A sharp pub-talk unpacking why Tom Hanks feels like the last of a dying breed — grab a pint and argue it out.
Living Locally, Aging Well: Bottom-Up Framework
Britannia Hotel · Norwood
A practical conversation about building neighbourhoods where older residents can truly belong — relevant for anyone thinking about community long-term.
Children First Early Education Ingle Farm Playgroup
Children First Early Education Ingle Farm · Ingle Farm
Drop in with your little one and see how Ingle Farm's educators shape early learning through play — useful context for parents of under-5s.
Shut Up I'm AI's Talking
Britannia Hotel · Norwood
A panel night unpacking AI and creativity at a hotel bar — best for the curious crowd with strong opinions.
Aged & Disability Expo Adelaide 2026
Adelaide Entertainment Centre · Hindmarsh
Browse assistive tech, services, and support options all under one roof — useful if you're navigating care decisions for yourself or a family member.
Strength for Life: Why Strength Matters at Every Age
Kensington Hotel · Kensington
A hotel seminar on why lifting matters as you age — practical, science-backed, and worth an hour of your Tuesday.
Wednesday, 5 August
Meet the Authors: South Australian Storytellers
Marion Cultural Centre - Domain Theatre · Oaklands Park
Three SA authors share original stories live — a rare chance to hear local voices in an intimate theatre setting.
Macht KI uns dumm und unmoralisch? - StrateKI Breakfast Club
A free Wednesday morning Zoom debate on whether AI is making us dumber and less ethical — sharp topic for a quick breakfast.
Thursday, 6 August
Luke & Wyatt Sibling Rivalry Tour Live
Rhino Room · Adelaide
Two brothers, one stage, zero filter — their bickering is the act.
RAAHC's Firepower: Lessons from WWII - Adelaide
Naval, Military & Air Force Club of South Australia · Adelaide
A rare seminar pairing WWII campaign theatre analysis with a keynote at one of Adelaide's most storied military clubs.
GeoRabble Adelaide
Cumberland Arms Hotel · Adelaide
Geographers, mappers and data nerds swap stories over drinks — surprisingly engaging if you've ever wondered how location data shapes daily life.
Open Day 2026 - Adelaide Campus
The French Beauty Academy · Adelaide
Tour the beauty academy's facilities and get a real feel for the training before committing to a course.
Open Day 2026 - The French Beauty Academy
The French Beauty Academy · Adelaide
Tour the academy's training floors and get a feel for a career in beauty — good for teens weighing up their options.