What's on this February

Breton circle dancing, alfresco dining, lunar new year and more.

Here’s all the best events being held across the North Shore this February.

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Brittany Cultural Festival 

Brittany is a region of north-west France closely tied to the celtic traditions it shares with Ireland, Wales and Scotland. 

Celebrate the traditions of the Breton people in Kirribili with circle dancing, regional food — crêpes, galettes and oysters — and live celtic music. 

When: February 8, 10am to 5pm

Where: Sub Base Platypus Park, Kirribilli

Image: Philippe Chagniot via Wikimedia

Twilight at Taronga 

See live music with a backdrop of harbour views and wildlife at Taronga Zoo this summer. Artists include The Rubens, Cloud Control, Marlon Williams and more. Tickets available via event website.

When: February 6 – March 7

Where: Taronga Zoo

North Sydney Streets: CBD “After Dark”

Alfresco dining under the city lights in North Sydney. Participating businesses include Ciabatta, Rafi, Glorietta, Poetica, with drinks served by the Firehouse Hotel. Street closures on Denison, Spring and Mount street.

When: February 6, 4pm – 9pm

Where: Brett Whiteley Place, North Sydney

Image: North Sydney Council

North Sydney Summer Bushwalk

Join this guided group bushwalk along the foreshore, from Smoothey Park to Berry Island. Wear sun protection and bring a drink bottle. 12+.

When: February 21, 10am

Where: Wollstonecraft Station

Lane Cove Military History — Operation Tradewind

Interested in Australia’s military history? Join retired Lieutenant Colonel Graeme Davis as he discusses the Battle of Morotai, recapture of the Philippines, and the campaign of “island hopping” in the Pacific theatre of World War 2. 

When: February 10, 6:15pm

Where: Lane Cove Library

Image: Lane Cove Council

Lunar New Year events

Chatswood Year of the Horse Festival

When: February 21, 10am - 9pm, February 22, 10am - 6pm

Where: Chatswood Interchange to Archer Street

Lane Cove Plaza Lunar New Year

When: February 20, 3:30pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Lane Cove Plaza

St Ives Lunar New Year food market

When: February 20, 5pm – 9pm

Where: St Ives Village Green

 St Leonards Lunar Laneways

When: February 28, 4pm – 9pm

Where: Canberra Avenue and Marshall Lane, St Leonards

Hornsby Monthly book sale

Find a bargain at Hornsby Library’s monthly book sale. 

When: February 6 – 9, 9am–5pm

Where: 28-44 George Street, Hornsby

Art Shows

Exhibition: Infrangible Matter; Tracing the Elements

Open until mid February, this art show examines contemporary cross-cultural perspectives across Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures. 

When: January 23 – February 23, 11am – 5pm

Where: 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Mosman art walk 

For three weeks starting in February, the windows of shops and businesses in Mosman village will be filled with the works of local artists — including those from Mosman High students — for sale. 30% of all sales goes toward supporting the art program of Mosman High School. 

When: February 19 – March 10

Where: Military Road, Mosman