Hump day doesn’t have to mean staying home and spending time on the couch streaming a TV show or seeing yet another mate’s Euro summer pics as you scroll through your feed. Sometimes the best way to break up the working week is to do something completely different – like getting competitive on a court, dancing until you’re sweaty, or simply catching up with friends while soaking in warm water.
Sydney has plenty of ways to move, reset and connect, and Wednesday is as good a night as any to try something new. Plus, DiDi is discounting rides on Wednesday nights, which means getting where you need to be costs less than it would any other night of the week. Here are five ways to turn an ordinary school night into a little side quest.
Play padel at Sidewall
Padel is having a moment, and you don’t need a group of friends already committed to the sport to get involved. At Marrickville’s Sidewall, Wednesday’s Ladies Night Americano is designed for players who want to get on court without needing to bring a partner. An Americano format mixes up the pairings throughout the session, so it’s as much about meeting new people as it is about keeping score. Or if you’ve already got a group to play with, Wednesday court bookings are open to everyone.
R&R at Soak Bathhouse
Not all movement needs to involve a lot of moving. Soak Bathhouse in Alexandria and Bondi Junction are ideal places to press pause. The indoor urban oasis features warm and hot magnesium pools, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms. Wednesday evenings come with an added soundtrack: Soak & Sound brings live acoustic performances from local musicians between 5pm and 8pm. It’s a midweek invitation to unwind and help you get through the last couple days before the weekend.
Dance it out with The Jungle Body
If your idea of midweek movement is less gym session and more lose-yourself-in-the-music, then The Jungle Body is an easy entry point. These high-energy dance fitness classes feel more like a group party than a workout, with simple, repetitive routines set to loud, feel-good tracks. You don’t need any dance experience (or even much coordination) to get through it – just a willingness to move and not take yourself too seriously. With Wednesday night sessions running across the CBD and Chatswood, it’s a low-pressure way to turn an ordinary evening into something fun.
Learn to salsa at Hay St Market
If a full dance class sounds intimidating, Hay St Market offers a gentler way onto the dance floor. Every Wednesday, the Latin dance night starts with a free beginner salsa or bachata lesson with professional instructors before the music kicks in and social dancing continues into the evening. There’s no need to arrive with a partner or any previous experience – just turn up, grab a drink and have a go. It’s the kind of spontaneous Wednesday plan that can easily turn into a much later night than expected.
Go bouldering at 9 Degrees
Bouldering is part puzzle, part workout and, occasionally, a humbling reminder of what gravity can do. At 9 Degrees, climbers can tackle short, challenging routes without ropes or harnesses, using strength, balance and a bit of problem-solving to make their way up the wall. It’s an easy activity to do solo or with friends, and there are nine levels of difficulty to tackle. With five locations across Sydney – Alexandria, Waterloo, Lane Cove, Chatswood and Parramatta – it’s an easy one to fit into a Wednesday night.
This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with DiDi. Make a night of it this Wednesday, with discounted rides to and from your midweek activity. Call it WednesDiDi.
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