Cosplay Groups Sydney

Syd HUG @ FIN

**The Houdini HIVE weekend kicks off right here — grab a drink, meet fellow Houdini artists, and settle in for an evening hosted by FIN at their Pitt Street studio.** Tickets will be limited so please RSVP to secure your spot \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRESENTATIONS** **Houdini 22 Highlights & Overview \- Adam Lee \| Technical Consultant at SideFX** Adam Lee will showcase the latest features in Houdini 22, highlighting his top favourites. Get a quick insider’s look at what’s new and why it matters to your workflow. **Presentations by artists at FIN** More details coming soon. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **SCHEDULE** 6.30pm: Doors open, networking 7.00 to 8:30pm: Presentations and Q&A 8:30 to 10:00pm: Networking and refreshments \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS** * Wacom is offering a chance to win one of their newest tablets. * SideFX has great merch and Houdini Indie licences up for grabs.

Play, Learn and have fun playing golf with a PGA professional providing guidance

Have you been too scared to play golf? No one to play with? Don’t know how to get started? This is the group for you. Play each week under guidance of a PGA Professionals tuition and have fun with like minded golf enthusiasts! Don’t have clubs? They will be provided. Cost is $60 per person per session on card or $50 cash.

Houdini Day @ UTS

**PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sign up page, you must visit the following link for event details and to register:** **https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-day-uts-tickets-1991121795891?aff=oddtdtcreator** Welcome to the very first **Houdini HIVE + Ignite Workshop Day at UTS**! Please join us for an exciting in-person gathering where creativity meets technology. Dive into the world of visual effects, animation, and more with industry professionals and experts. Select from one of our 4 hands-on workshops in the morning , then stay for our inspiring lineup of presenters in the afternoon as well as our expert discussion panel. Prizes and Swag sponsored by **SideFX.** * **Lab 1 Create Blue Mountains Landscapes, Mark Flanagan, RMIT University** *Attendees will look at setting up a USD workflow, with Solaris and RenderMan. From research to render... Building a Blue Mountains landscape from DEM data, working with Copernicus and Terrain tools, for adding detail and textures. Scattering trees, rocks and biome relevant assets. Finishing off with volumetric clouds and the signature blue haze which gives the area its name.* * **Lab 2 Learn to Animate with KineFX, Garrick Rawlingson, Floating Rock** *Ever wanted to animate in Houdini? Here’s your chance. Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of animation by bringing the classic bouncing ball to life — and take it a step further by animating the cutest kiwi character.* * **Lab 3 Motion Graphics in LOPS, Matt Tillman, Pixel Ninja** *This hands on workshop guides participants through the process of building and rendering a short product-focused motion graphics sequence. Working from the ground up; starting with modelling the asset in SOPs, before blocking and assembling the sequence in Solaris and finally lighting and rendering with Karma XPU.* * **Lab 4 The Key to SOPs: Attributes, Fraser Shiers, ILM & Hipflask** *To wield Houdini's true power and potential, you need to master attributes — and that's exactly what you'll be doing here. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll unleash attributes to drive parameters and scatter and distribute geometry. You'll gain a solid understanding of how attributes work, and come away with production-proven tools and techniques for bending them to your will.*

Shorts Off - Video Creators Play Session

**Monthly play session for content creators! Come mingle with your fellow creatives, team up, and having a blast making short videos.** **Event rundown:** **3:00pm Creatives mingle (light refreshments)** **3:30pm Session begins! A theme is introduced.** **Guests pitch ideas, vote, and form teams.** **4:00pm Teams write, shoot & edit an under-1-minute video.** **6:30pm Screening! And more mingling.** **Whether you're a pro or just love creating, come join the fun. Bring your gear (optional), meet new people, and make something awesome.** **You read this full description, here is a $5 off promo code as thank you!** **Promo: HIGHFIVE** **https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shorts-off-video-creators-play-session-tickets-1998168559952?aff=oddtdtcreator** *************** **Questions? hello@shortsoff.com**

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Star Trek 60th Anniversary Trivia @FortressSydney

Join fellow Star Trek fans at **Fortress Sydney** as we celebrate **60 years of Star Trek** with a special anniversary trivia night spanning every era of the Federation. Gather your crew, choose your captain, and get ready for an evening of interstellar questions, iconic moments, alien species, starships, captains, and deep-cut Trek lore. Whether you’re a lifelong Trekkie or a new recruit, all fans are welcome aboard. Get Tickets here: [https://events.humanitix.com/star-trek-trivia-fortress-sydney](https://events.humanitix.com/star-trek-trivia-fortress-sydney) ### What to expect * Multiple rounds of Star Trek trivia * Questions covering TV series, films, characters, technology, and lore * Prizes for top-performing teams * Optional themed drinks available This is a relaxed community event for people who love Star Trek and enjoy sharing that passion with other fans. Come with friends, join a team on the night, or simply meet fellow Trek enthusiasts. Feel free to wear a Starfleet uniform, cosplay, or just come as yourself. The focus is on celebrating six decades of exploration, optimism, curiosity, and the enduring legacy of Star Trek.

Life Drawing on Saturday MORNINGS in Marrickville with fantastic models

WELCOME IN 2026 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're back up and running our weekly Saturday life drawing sessions Join us each Saturday for Drawn Together - Sydney life drawing group for a dynamic and inspiring life drawing session in Marrickville. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun practicing figure drawing a in a supportive and creative environment. Go to our [booking page](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835) to see who we have booked to model. Immerse yourself in a morning of creativity and artistry as you sketch, draw, and bring your ideas to life. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, exchange techniques, and explore the world of life drawing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, unleash your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating and perfecting our art. Book online [here](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835).

Glow Up Party🤍🤍🤍

Bring your ID or passport plz🪪
必ず IDもしくはパスポートをお持ち下さい🪪 (パスポート写真不可🙅‍♀️) 🎟️Don’t forget to use the promo code CSJ to get $5 OFF your ticket!! ↪︎[Grab your Ticket🔗](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sat-29-aug-glow-up-party-with-dj-windy-headliner-liv-sydney-nightclub-tickets-1997431896572?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) 🎟️ディスカウントコードCSJ入力で5ドルオフもお忘れなく！ ↪︎[チケット購入はこちら🔗](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sat-29-aug-glow-up-party-with-dj-windy-headliner-liv-sydney-nightclub-tickets-1997431896572?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) いつもよりちょっとだけオシャレして、最高の自分で遊ぶ夜✨ A night to dress up just a little more than usual and enjoy the night as your best self ✨ ドレスアップして、写真を撮って、新しい友達と出会って、音楽に囲まれて、朝まで楽しむ🥂 「せっかくシドニーにいるなら、 たまには海外っぽくオシャレして遊びたい」 そんな人にぴったりのParty Nightです🤍🖤 Dress up, take photos, meet new friends, dance to great music, and party until late 🥂 If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to dress up and have a fun night out,” this Party Night is perfect for you 🤍🖤 チケット購入時、ディスカウントコードCSJ入力で5ドルオフ💝 Use promo code “CSJ” when purchasing your ticket to receive $5 OFF💝 티켓 구매 시 프로모션 코드 “CSJ” 를 입력하고 $5 할인을 받으세요💝 初心者、1人参加、友達同士、みんな大歓迎✨ Whether it’s your first time, you’re coming solo, or you’re joining with friends, everyone is welcome✨ 처음 오시는 분, 혼자 오시는 분, 친구와 함께 오시는 분 모두 환영합니다✨

*RSVP required*** Thursday night English and Japanese

Chau Chak Wing Museum & The University of Sydney

Gods of Gertude campagne

We will hosting a D 'n N campainge at Granville RSL at 7pm every Friday night on Thomas Table. 60% roleplay 40% combat 100% Story Very dramatic movie relative theme and back story . battle scene and world.

Fantasy Feast @FortressSydney

If you enjoy fantasy worlds, tabletop games, medieval music, Tolkien, D&D, or simply the atmosphere of a bustling tavern from a storybook, this is an afternoon designed with that spirit in mind. We’re gathering at **Fortress Sydney** for **Fantasy Feast**, a relaxed shared lunch inspired by fantasy settings. Book Here: [events.humanitix.com/fantasy-feast-fortress-sydney](https://events.humanitix.com/fantasy-feast-fortress-sydney) Expect tavern-style vibes, themed food, and live medieval-inspired music that creates the feeling of stepping into an adventurers’ inn in the heart of the city. This Meetup is less about a formal event and more about spending a few hours with people who appreciate fantasy culture and imaginative worlds. Come with friends, bring your gaming group, or join solo and meet others with similar interests. **What to expect** * A three-course fantasy-inspired lunch * Tavern-style atmosphere at Fortress Sydney * Live medieval-inspired music during the meal * Conversation with fellow fantasy, gaming, and storytelling enthusiasts **Time:** 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Feel free to come in everyday clothes or embrace the fantasy spirit if you’d like. The goal is simply good food, good company, and a shared love of fantasy.