Events
100 CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS | Grace Vegesana: Community adaptation
As Australia’s most ambitious climate-focused cultural project, 100 Climate Conversations aims to inspire action by presenting an evidence-based and empowering vision of the future.
Grace Vegesana is an Australian Youth Climate Coalition organiser who works to build climate-ready communities in Western Sydney. Live in conversation with Patrick Abboud.
Friday, April 29, 2022 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris StUltimo NSW
VIVID IDEAS | Troye Sivan and Pat Abboud on Beauty, Art and Fluidity
Singer-songwriter, global superstar, arts lover, and fashion maverick Troye Sivan reveals his take on beauty, creativity, and queer politics in a live intimate conversation with journalist and TV presenter Patrick Abboud. Find out how Troye has ridden the wave of success and navigated the vagaries of fame while using his public profile to challenge notions around masculinity, beauty, and gender fluidity.
Sunday, May 29, 2022 5:00 PM 6:30 PM
Sydney Town Hall 483 George Street, Sydney NSW
VIVID IDEAS | Sydney True Crime Stories
New tales, forgotten histories, and the beats and rhythms of our charismatic and surprising city come together at the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.
Stories: Kate McClymont, Pat Abboud, and Peter Hoysted
Music: Toby Martin and special guests
Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas, 79 Abercrombie St, Chippendale NSW
Past Events
MARDI GRAS | Queer Thinking: Rising Up for 'Gayrabia'
Raising the rainbow flag: Rising up for ‘GAYRABIA’. Curated and hosted by Patrick Abboud.
Come through ‘Gayrabia’ with a panel of queer Arabs sharing their stories of resistance and resilience, pride and party - plus a revolutionary vogueing performance from House of Silky’s Xander Khoury.
Sunday, February 27, 2022 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW
SYDNEY FESTIVAL | Patrick Abboud: 'Doing’ Diversity - Out and Proud
Patrick Abboud uncovers stories you never knew existed in ways you won't forget. Broadcasting for more than a decade across SBS, the ABC and now Network 10, Pat’s specialty is ‘doing diversity’ and his award winning storytelling is described as “Must Watch TV” (The Guardian).