A huge food and music festival kicks off in the CBD this weekend and we’re giving away free tix

You can experience the best of the city’s thriving bar scene with the help of upbeat music this weekend, and you won’t spend a dime on the fun as Time Out screams free tickets to two events taking place at the three-day pop-up party on Barrack Street, Master the art. Use discount code YELL when you book tickets and get 100% off entry to two of eight awesome events taking place Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24. Each ticket is usually $60, so you can enjoy $120 of good times, for the princely sum of diddly squat. Not a bad deal, huh?

So which events should you catch? Here are your options:

FRIDAY

When: Fri. April 22, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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Help kick off the weekend with a few masters of the art of indie rock and pop. Alternative pop singer Wafia is your headliner, with support from the singer and TikTok sensation Ūlaadorable ‘Slow’ crooner Hauskeyand local singer-songwriter Little Green.

SATURDAY

When: Sat April 23, 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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It’s the favorite drink of James Bond and Dean Martin and the cornerstone of a cocktail maker’s repertoire. Get it right and your party starts off right, but what are the secrets? Join an acclaimed bartender from Maybe Sammy, the Sydney cocktail bar that was voted number 22 in the World’s 50 Best Bar Awards 2021, as they show you the ropes, spirits and techniques that go into making a world-class Martini . Perfect the Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Classic Dry Martini as well as the hugely popular Espresso Martini. Guests will be treated to cocktails at the end and will leave the class with a gift box consisting of a Maybe Sammy bottled cocktail and Sammy Junior coffee pods.

When: Sat April 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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Join the Sunday Winemakers for a tasting exploration of NSW’s fine wines. Dave Kynaston and Sam Bowman will talk about the latest regenerative farming practices while introducing you to their new collection of amazing wines. From the sunny banks of the River Murray to the high altitude slopes of Orange, these are NSW wines made for NSW. Guests will taste five different wines and take part in a blending masterclass to become part of the next From Sunday Winemakers adventure. Each participant will leave with a bottle of wine to taste.

When: Sat April 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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The heritage Metcalfe Bond Stores in The Rocks recently became Hickson House Distilling Company, where Hickson Road gins are made alongside a large bar and kitchen. Join Mikey Enright (co-founder) and Tim Stones (distiller) of Hickson House on a gin journey covering history, why Australian native plants make great gin and how they use them. Discover their favorite gin bars around the world and the tastiest gin cocktails. The ticket includes a G&T on arrival, a tasting board of three gins from the Hickson Road range with tonic and a Martini to finish. You can also take home a 200ml bottle of Hickson Road Australian Dry Gin and Hickson Road Olives.

When: Sat April 23, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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After a day of masterclasses, Barrack Street will be dedicated to some EDM masters. These veteran “I Love It” captions Sneaky sound system big title. Adelaide Trio East Av3 and sassy Italiana Kota Banks provide support, with an introspective newcomer Cloé Terare the kickoff of the evening.

SUNDAY

When: Sunday, April 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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At Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River, 45 minutes north of Sydney, you’ll find Broken Bay Oyster Farms. Sydney Oyster Farm Tours take visitors on a delicious journey here every day, but you can experience the best of the region’s bivalves without leaving the CBD during this masterclass. Learn how to shell oysters, recognize the differences between Sydney rock oysters and Pacific oysters, and taste their different flavor profiles. Attendees will receive two dozen oysters (Sydney Rock and Pacific mix) for eat-in or take-out, served with lemons, elderflower reseda and lime margarita dressing. For good measure, the oysters will be accompanied by some sweet Gold Coast tiger prawns!

When: Sunday, April 24, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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Canteen OK! is not just a Mexican themed bar. Voted number 23 in the World’s Best Bar Awards 2021, it’s easily one of Sydney’s best bars, a small spot where tequila and mezcal-based drinks are crafted with out-of-this-world craftsmanship for refreshing results unique. Join experienced bartenders as they teach you how to master the Margarita. Learn how to make a classic Patrón Tequila Margarita; a Margarita Pineapple and Togarashi Patrón Tequila; and be guided through a bespoke mezcal tasting. You’ll take home a mini bottle of Tequila Patrón along with printed recipes to master your new skills at home.

When: Sunday, April 24, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Barrack Street, Sydney
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Complete Master the Art with RnB and hip-hop beats. Your headliner is a brilliant Maori-Australian rapper Day 1. from sydney famous region star B Wise, Western Sydney hip-hop siren A girland New Zealand/Aotearoa JessB complete the invoice.

And if that just whets your whistle for even more fun times, there’s even more to look forward to. The Master the Art events are part of a six-week festival hosted by YCK Laneways, the CBD’s premier nightlife and entertainment area. Read all about the YCK Intersection Festival here.