Spring is in full swing at The Star! As the weather warms up, The Star is dialling up the action bring the season's best in dining, entertainment and relaxation to Sydney.

The Star is proud to be an official event partner of Australia's largest food festival, The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month, bringing a range of one-off dining experiences to The Star during the month-long dining extravaganza.

As The Official Entertainment Partner of the Australian Turf Club and the official post-race venue on feature race days, The Star is celebrating the Spring Racing Carnival in style. Boasting one of the finest thoroughbred racing events of the year, The Star is thrilled to be the sponsor of The Star Epsom Day at Royal Randwick on October 4th and will also be hosting an array of experiences on November 4th for Melbourne Cup.

Enjoy the multitude of entertainment, dining and live music options with an array of bars including Cherry, Rock Lily, 24/7 Sports Bar and Sokyo Lounge to choose from.

RACING

Sydney Spring Carnival 2014

As Proud Partner of the Australian Turf Club, The Star is celebrating the Sydney Spring Carnival in style, as is the official post-race venue on feature race days with an experience to suit everyone. The Star will offer a free bus service from the Royal Randwick Racecourse to The Star leaving Bays 3 and 4 from 4.30pm following The Star Epsom Day on 4 October, Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes Day on 11 October and City Tattersalls Cup Day on 18 October. Plus you'll also get a complimentary drink (James Boag's Premium or house beverage) on arrival at any main gaming floor bar when you show your race day entry.

The Star Epsom Day at Royal Randwick

The Star is thrilled to be the naming rights sponsor of one of the most prestigious thoroughbred races of the year, The Star Epsom Day at Royal Randwick on 4 October.

DINING

Good Food Month

The Star is an official event partner of Australia's largest food festival, The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Month and will be hosting an array of mouth-watering events across its outstanding signature dining and casual food outlets throughout October. For a taste of the month-long celebration The Star's signature restaurants including Balla, BLACK by ezard and Sokyo will be serving a special 'Let's Do Lunch' offer. Or visit Momofuku Seiōbo for the 'Hats off Dinner', available 13 – 18 October from 6:30pm. Take a step back to in time to NYC and let The Star bring you the best of the Momofuku ssäm Bar 2007 menu. For world-class food by world-class chefs, book your Good Food Month day out at The Star Sydney. Visit www.star.com.au/goodfoodmonth

Asia Town street food festival with special guest, David Thompson

At this one-off, collaborative outdoor festival, The Star Sydney's rooftop bar, Sky Terrace will be transformed into a bustling street food marketplace, with one of the most spectacular views in Sydney. Thai expert and special guest David Thompson of namh, will take Sydney's foodies taste buds on an Asian adventure alongside fellow wok masters Dan Hong, Luke Nguyen, Chase Kojima of Sokyo and many more with tastings and a series of live demonstrations. Held on Sunday, 19 October from 12pm - 8pm, tickets are available for $125 per person including all tastings, drinks and demonstration sessions. Tickets $125 at www.star.com.au/goodfoodmonth

Good Food Month - Hats Off Dinner

Balla will host an unforgettable four course dinner Hats Off Dinner, 'The Food of Ancient Italy', featuring a dish from each periods in ancient history. As they occurred before the discovery of the new world, the so-called 'Columbian Exchange', there won't be a tomato in sight. Each course will be accompanied by a glass of an appropriately ancient wine variety. Tickets $95  ​www.star.com.au/goodfoodmonth.

Good Food Month  - Let's Do Dessert at BLACK by ezard

Pop into BLACK by ezard during October to taste the unique and mouth-watering Good Food Month dessert offering for 'Let's Do Desert'. Enjoy Rhubarb Cheesecake, with pepper and ginger and a glass of dessert wine for $20 in the surroundings of Teage Ezard's contemporary Australian Grill and stylish bar, set against the sweeping harbour views. Available 1 - 31 October from 9pm. $20 Dessert at BLACK Bar. Walk-in's welcome.

7 Days of Sokyo Sokyo

From 1 October we're opening for lunch on Thursdays & Saturdays and dinner on Sundays. Book now!

Free Parking is on the Menu

Spend $100* or more at BLACK by ezard, Balla or Sokyo to receive free parking. Validate your parking ticket when settling the bill. *Subject to availability. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Spend on cash, credit or debit card.

ENTERTAINMENT

MARQUEE

Prelude

Think Friday evening, think Prelude. For a truly stylish and sophisticated after work drink venue, head to Prelude at The Library, a new Friday night offering from 5:00pm. Enjoy an intimate New York lounge bar with sunset champagnes, fine wines, and Sydney skyline views with a selection of groove, funk and soul. It's an intimate and fashionable affair and a great option for Friday evening socials. Don't miss out on the half price cocktails and drinks in the first hour. Visit www.preludesyd.com.

Boulevard (BLVD)

BLVD is for the adventurous Friday night party-goer. Set in the lavish surrounds of the opulent New York styled Boom Box at award-winning venue Marquee Sydney, BLVD has an all-star DJ lined-up pulling in the biggest names from around the country. Take a front row seat with our VIP service or pack the dance floor all night. For weekly line-up and tickets visit www.marqueesydney.com.

ROCK LILY

Rock With laughter at Rock Lily

One of Australia's best known and leading comic entertainers Vince Sorrenti headlines Rock With Laughter comedy night at Rock Lily on Thursday, 30 October alongside stellar funny men Dave Bloustien, Mick Meredith and host Mikey Robins. Standup comedy-lovers are able to enjoy the highly-popular night with $5 local beers, house and selected spirits and food options from 5:00pm till late and best of all entry is free!

I love Salsa

Rock Lily is turning up the heat every Wednesday from 7:00pm with I Love Salsa nights. Hosted by two of Sydney's best Latino DJ's, dance the night away with your friends with free salsa lessons at Rock Lily at The Star. You and your partner could win a $250 Star Gift Card.

Check Your Head - Ms Murphy

Check Your Head returns for the Labour Day long weekend! Headline act Ms Murphy and support act Suite Az + DJs will be on the decks till late on Sunday 5 October, from 6pm.

24/7 SPORTS BAR

​NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final

The 24/7 Sports Bar is hosting the NRL Grand Final Breakfast with Tony Squires and Andrew Johns on Sunday 5 October from 9am. Tony Squires and Andrew Johns will host a Q & A session and discuss the biggest game of the year plus their memories of Grand Finals. Get ready for the full day of action for the NRL Grand Final, stadium atmosphere, special guest commentator Laurie Daley, giveaways, food & beverage specials, face painting plus live entertainment from 2pm. Triple M are giving 100 lucky winners the chance to have front row seats and breakfast at the Q & A event, visit the Triple M website for entry details.

CHERRY

Good Food Month - Cocktail of the Month at Cherry

Cherry is making a splash for Good Food Month, adding a special cocktail to the menu for October. Cherry will be serving up a delicious 'Echo Friendly Cocktail' mixing Tanqueray Gin, Dom Benedictine, Midori and Pomme Verte, combined with fresh mint and lime juice. Served with Cherry signature Prawn Twisters and lime Aioli $20.​ Bookings via Jemma.huggins@echoent.com.au or 02 9657 8913.

Cocktail Masterclass

From team building functions to hens nights, make it a fun event with a difference at a private Cherry Cocktail Masterclass. The night begins with a specially concocted cocktail and a stunning harbour view. Next, learn to shake like a pro with a one-hour mixology session from the top bartenders in one of Sydney's most stylish cocktail lounges. Bookings are available for groups of eight to a maximum of thirty guests, at a cost of $88 per person. For any enquiries, please email starsales@echoent.com.au.

THE SPA at THE DARLING 

Located within our 5-star hotel, The Darling, The Spa is open Tuesday – Sunday each week. To make a booking or to spoil someone with a Gift Card please call (02) 9657 8088.

Celebrate Gold Month

During October, indulge in a luxurious 90 minute la prairie Pure Gold Radiance Facial and receive a relaxing 30 minute foot massage with our compliments. This facial is the secret to a radiant, glowing complexion. Your skin is lavished with Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold which re-ignites your youthful radiance from within. Please book at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

LYRIC THEATRE

Strictly Ballroom the Musical – last days!

STRICTLY BALLROOM must leave Sydney 5 October, so don't miss out on Baz Luhrmann's inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart.

GAMING

Learn to Play

Cherry will launch the 'Learn to Play' black jack night on 9 October for 6:00pm, inviting first-timers to come in and learn the basics of black jack using play chips, free of charge.

Happy Hour at The Star

Kick back with $5 local beers, house wine and spirits every Monday to Friday, from 5-7pm at The Star. Take your pick from a great line up of bars - Rock Lily, Cherry (closed Sun-Tue) and 24/7 Sports Bar, and beverages include Belvedere, Tanqueray, Makers Mark, Johnnie Walker Black and Chandon.

About The Star

The Star is Sydney's only world-class casino and entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants, luxury hotel accommodation and serviced apartments, a 16-room day spa, an international designer retail collection as well a world-class casino and international nightclub Marquee.  The $100 million Star Event Centre is a state-of-the art multi-use venue and has hosted more than 250 events since opening in January 2013, including The AACTA Awards, The ARIA Awards, The Premiere of World War Z, charity events for the Starlight Foundation and Thomas Kelly Foundation and international talent such as Ricky Martin, Seal, Cold Play and Alicia Keys.

For more information or enquiries, visit www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.