social events.

looking for local offline connection?

a calendar of in-person talks, stand-up comedy nights, elder’s storytelling, chess club, music performances, craft and chat afternoons, singles’ mixers, the Under the Moon philosophy group, board game nights (Catan, anyone?), women's circle, men's group, the “therapists taboo panel”, book club, hobby groups, movie nights…

if you organise a local community group and are looking for a space to meet, we’d love to hear from you!

join us in the real world #escapeyouralgorithm.

Free Summer Meditation in the Park
Wed 17 December · 6:30-7:30pm · Ivanhoe Park

Take an hour to pause in the middle of the silly season and reconnect with yourself. Roxy will guide a gentle, grounding meditation to help you unwind, reset, and create space before the year wraps up.

Together we’ll reflect on 2025 – the Year of the Snake, a cycle of shedding, release, and transformation… and turn our attention toward 2026 – the Year of the Horse, symbolising momentum, clarity, freedom, and forward movement.

Bring: something comfortable to sit on (towel, mat, cushion).
Cost: Free
Location: Ivanhoe Park, under the big tree
Spots: Limited – get your ticket HERE to secure your place.

A beautiful way to close the year and set your energy for what’s next. 🌿✨

Dear Neighbours,

Get ready to wrap up 2025 with Village Vibes Vol. 1 — a heart-warming evening of music, art, and togetherness!

Join us for a festive celebration where creativity meets community. Bring a plate to share, connect with your neighbours, and enjoy an unforgettable night filled with sound, stories, and soul.

What’s on:

🎵 Live Music by Aloe Vera
🎤 Group Singing + Movement Journey with Cass
🎭 A Play by the Manly Theatre Group
📝 Local Village Poetry
🥁 Open Jam Session for Everyone

Buy your ticket HERE

Come make memories, meet new friends, and feel the magic of our village spirit.　If you havw some poetry to share contact yasco@manly42.com

This is an alcohol free event.

Let’s finish the year on a high note — see you there!

An Evening with chef Nikki Tran – Food, Identity & The Stories We Eat

Join acclaimed chef and Netflix personality Nikki Tran for a powerful and heartfelt exploration of how food shapes identity, belonging, and the stories we carry. Born in Saigon, Nikki is known for his inventive fusion of Vietnamese, Cajun, and Japanese coastal cuisines, and for the bold, boundary-crossing creativity featured on Netflix’s Street Food and Ugly Delicious.

In this intimate talk, Nikki dives into the deeper meaning of food beyond flavour — revealing how memory, migration, heritage, and emotion show up in every dish we cook and crave. With decades of lived experience running restaurants in Vietnam and the US, he shares honest, funny, and deeply personal stories from a life lived across cultures and kitchens.

This ist a journey into how food becomes a language of home, resilience, and connection. Nikki reflects on the ways recipes evolve across borders, why certain tastes hit us like nostalgia, and how the meals we love often reveal parts of ourselves we rarely articulate.

This evening talk will be hosted by manly42’s Anastasia, the creator of the Business of Being Human series.

Thursday 27 November
7.30-8.30pm
$10 via Humanitix

Buy your ticket HERE

The Analogue Club: Readathon with Ruvi

Sunday 30th November From 2pm on the grass at the beach at the end of Steinton Street

Come and read with us for an hour. Bring your book, a magazine, the Manly Observer or Tawny Frogmouth. Just one rule - no screens!

This is FREE, drop in and out as time allows.

Every Wednesday Morning 8-9am

Drop in coffee every Wednesday. Come and go whenever suits you! Bring your own tea or coffee, or buy one from Palmo. Everyone is welcome. We meet rain or shine.

Outside Palmo, Market Lane in Manly

Pickleball- Seaforth Voyager

Organised via WhatsApp group. Sign-up via our Instagram page.

Every Sunday

Join us for a night of comedy on Tuesday 2 December 2025 at In Situ in Manly :)

Local Legend Rachael Sue will host the line-up of local in-jokes, early comedians and Northern Beaches headliner Julia Wilson!

comedy by manly 42 - where the laughs come in waves 💦

Tickets available here

Under the Moon Philosophy

every full moon we meet to discuss a topic that we have voted on in advance. this is a facilitated session, no prior knowledge of philosophy is required, just a willingness to share your opinion and to hear others.below are some examples of recent topics discussed.

‘leave with more questions than you came with’

follow us on @underthemoonphilosophy Next session: Sunday 7th December at 5pm

Follow UTMP on Instagram 🌕

Evening Talks

evening talk series 3.0: Demystifying Menopause

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Manly42 hosted its third Evening Talk, Demystifying Menopause, featuring Dr Anjali Didi, GP and lecturer at the University of Sydney, and Ava Loiskandl, Women’s Health Physiotherapist. The event opened with a humorous Fleabag monologue by Liz Jewell before diving into an open discussion on perimenopause and menopause.

Dr Didi explained the transition phases, common symptoms, and treatment options such as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), stressing individualised care and regular GP monitoring. Ava described how declining oestrogen affects muscles, joints, and the pelvic floor, influencing both physical and emotional wellbeing. The speakers highlighted nutrition, resistance training, adequate protein, Vitamin D, and gut health as key to managing symptoms and maintaining bone and cardiovascular health.

The evening encouraged open conversations about menopause at home and in workplaces, promoting community support, self-awareness, and movement as vital tools for navigating this life stage.

See our Blog for all the details.

evening talk series 3.0: Are we really what we eat?

Tuesday 21 September 2025

Manly42 hosted its second Evening Talk, Are We Really What We Eat?, at Ruby Lane Wholefoods in Manly. The event brought together an inspiring local panel — Sammy, Phil, Laura, and Angela — to explore nutrition, wellness, and the mind-body connection.

Sammy shared Tao-inspired principles for natural healing, such as using kuzu root for lung health, ginger for circulation, and oshiplums for throat support and grounding. Phil discussed how his gut health challenges led him to self-awareness and the founding of Ruby Lane to share nourishing food with the community. Laura emphasised everyday nutrition tips: eat fermented foods, combine protein with vitamin C for better absorption, and include healthy fats like avocado, oils, and nuts. Angela spoke about homeopathy and emotional mindfulness, encouraging awareness of how feelings influence eating habits.

The evening closed with gratitude for the panel’s wisdom and practical insights on holistic wellbeing.

See the blog for further details.

Guided nature walk with mark around north head

join manly42 and local nature enthusiast Mark for a monthly refreshing guided walk exploring our natural environemnt. This is a chance to connect with community, enjoy the outdoors and notice the beauty of our local flora and fauna, all while taking time off our phones and engaging our senses in nature.

Our last, Nature Walk with Mark was a true delight!

What a beautiful way to start the weekend with a stroll through Cabbage Tree bay reserve, up through to the look outover Shelley and then through the secret passage in the wall to the hanging swamp.

Thank you @markarc for your insightful tour of the area and nature knowledge. After a busy week, the pause and circular breathing on the cliff top was a real highlight too.

the future of human connection

Evening Talk Series 1.0: The Future of Human Connection

On Tuesday 5 August 2025, Manly42 launched its first Evening Talk, The Future of Human Connection, at Henry G’s Wine Parlour in central Manly. The sold-out event drew over 50 guests to an evening of warmth and lively discussion featuring philosopher April Lewis, psychotherapist Hannah Maude, women’s empowerment coach Tony Moran, and AI transformation consultant Rachel Smith.

The conversation explored how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping relationships and self-awareness. Key themes included philosophy’s role in preserving meaning amid automation, psychotherapy’s reminder that genuine connection comes through presence and touch, and the empowerment that comes from engaging with technology consciously. Speakers also reflected on AI as both a mirror and mediator of human values.

A spirited Q&A invited reflections on ethics, intimacy, and the evolving nature of relationships. Guests lingered over wine and shared plates — a fitting finale celebrating authentic human connection.

See the blog for further details.

pre-launch event at gumbooya reserve

on friday 27th june 2025 we met in gumbooya reserve for a welcome to Country ceremony and to acknowledge the land on which we meet. it was such a perfect way to celebrate our human connection with the beautiful people

the blue sky and the sunshine welcomed us and warmed us up just for our gathering, after a cold and grey morning. this event wasn't successful without your love and support

thank you so much for being there to witness our journey and those who wanted to be there but couldn't, everyone showed us so much support, that drives us to go forward to help create this new community a meaningful one for all.

People stayed longer afterwards, connecting one after another with the delicious food.

People came from everywhere, from manly to all the way from auburn!!

Gratitude to all

Special thanks to