Sydney Writers' Festival: Siang Lu - Ghost Cities
The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Ghost Cities is inspired by the vacant, uninhabited megacities of China.
Following multiple narratives, including one of a young man fired from his translation job for relying entirely on Google Translate, Siang Lu’s recent novel is an imaginative and delightful work, shortlisted for some of the most prestigious literary prizes in the country.
Join Siang as he unpacks how his novel draws on Chinese history to explore the absurdity of modern life. In conversation with comedian Jennifer Wong.
Sydney Writers’ Festival Great Debate: We Can't Handle the Truth
The pursuit of truth is a noble ideal, but what if the truth is larger, weirder or worse than we imagined?
In this Festival favourite event, ABC presenter Annabel Crabb and writer David Marr lead opposing teams in a saucy and suggestive comedy debate to answer the pertinent question of our time: Can we handle the truth? Hear arguments from reporter Matilda Boseley, comedian and drag artist Reuben Kaye and comedians Rhys Nicholson and Jennifer Wong. Hosted by Yumi Stynes.
Hear Annabel, David, Matilda, Reuben, Rhys and Jennifer gauge our appetite for the wild, unbelievable, unpredictable and sometimes unsavoury truth.
Sydney Writers' Festival: On Writing Funny
Comedian and writer Shaun Micallef (De’Ath Takes a Holiday), two-time NSW Literary Award winner Debra Oswald (One Hundred Years of Betty) and Russell Prize for Humour winner Steve Toltz (A Rising of the Lights) have decades of experience writing funny for stage, page and screen.
Hear Shaun, Debra and Steve discuss the highs and lows of making people laugh in this free panel discussion, with host comedian Jennifer Wong.
Tickets: Free, no bookings required
FEAST at Sydney Writers' Festival - Free!
The feast never ends in the return of this Festival favourite event!
Chinese Australian writer, comedian and food enthusiast Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork?) plays host in this special event, rounding up Festival guests to share their heartfelt and humorous stories of food.
Join Durkhanai Ayubi (She Who Taste Knows), Natalia Figueroa Barroso (Hailstones Fell Without Rain), Shirley Le (Love), Debra Oswald (One Hundred Years of Betty), Michael Shaikh (The Last Sweet Bite) and others with their tales of dinner disasters, festive frivolities and heaping spoonfuls of love.
Tickets: Free, no bookings required
Sydney Writers' Festival: De'Ath Takes a Holiday
Immortality sounds great until you’re a few hundred years old and have run out of things to entertain you.
For Comte De’Ath, the first real vampyre (according to comedian and writer Shaun Micallef), holidays are one way to pass the time. In De’Ath Takes a Holiday, he takes a few spins around the globe, stopping to perform a few reincarnation miracles before finally falling in love – a real temptation to return to the life of the mortal.
Romp through this satirical assemblage of the best bits of Gothic literature with Shaun, in conversation with comedian Jennifer Wong.
Vivid Fire Kitchen: Long Weekend Dessert Takeover with Emelia Jackson
Open every night of Vivid Sydney from 6-11pm and free-to-enter, Vivid Fire Kitchen is aflame with something new to see, experience and eat every night.
Comedian Jennifer Wongkeeps the Fire Kitchen sizzling with her signature wordplay, sharp humour and love of food, kicking off a long weekend Dessert Takeover.
Vivid Fire Kitchen: Long Weekend Dessert Takeover with Adriano Zumbo
Open every night of Vivid Sydney from 6-11pm and free-to-enter, Vivid Fire Kitchen is aflame with something new to see, experience and eat every night.
ComedianJennifer Wong keeps the Fire Kitchen sizzling with her signature wordplay, sharp humour and love of food during a long weekend Dessert Takeover with Adriano Zumbo and other chefs.
Vivid Fire Kitchen: Long Weekend Dessert Takeover with Laura Sharrad
Open every night of Vivid Sydney from 6-11pm and free-to-enter, Vivid Fire Kitchen is aflame with something new to see, experience and eat every night.
Comedian Jennifer Wong keeps the Fire Kitchen sizzling with her signature wordplay, sharp humour and love of food for the final night of the long weekend Dessert Takeover with Laura Sharrad and other chefs.
Salt & Pepper Squiz - The Vivid Sydney Exclusive Premiere
Jennifer Wong debuts her new comedy show at Mary’s Underground, in a night of funny food stories with bar snacks and cocktails inspired by her book Chopsticks or Fork?: Recipes and Stories from Australia’s Regional Chinese Restaurants.
Reimagined at 80: Celebrating Gordon Library
Ku-ring-gai Library is 80 years old, so we're looking back over the last eight decades and forward to the next.
Special guest authors Shankari Chandran, Michelle Law, Toby Walsh and Jennifer Wong will join us to discuss what libraries mean to them and their work in many different fields.
We’ll look at the next chapter of the library’s story, and there’ll be a chance to share your own experiences.
80 years in the making, you won't want to miss this party!
Stories in Progress at Flyover Fritterie: April 2026
Enjoy chai and Indian street food snacks at Flyover Fritterie while comedian Jennifer Wong shares some new funny food stories in progress.
Stories in Progress at Flyover Fritterie: March 2026
Enjoy chai and Indian street food snacks at Flyover Fritterie while comedian Jennifer Wong shares some new funny food stories in progress.
Chopsticks or Fork? Author Talk at Singleton Library
Hear from Jennifer Wong - author and comedian as she discusses her new book Chopsticks or Fork? Along with broader reflections on culture, identity, and community.
Tickets are free. Please register here.
Post-FEAST Lunar New Year Banquet at Happy's Chinese Restaurant
After FEAST at Canberra Theatre Centre, keep the celebration going with a communal Cantonese Lunar New Year’s banquet at Happy’s Chinese Restaurant.
You’ll be seated at shared tables with fellow audience members, and be guided by comedian Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork? Recipes and Stories from Australia’s Regional Chinese Restaurants) on all things food and New Year-related, for a truly memorable way to welcome the Year of the horse. With just 38 places available, this intimate dining experience is strictly limited.
$55 per person | First come, first served
Bookings close Sunday 15 February
Book tickets here.
FEAST: Canberra Theatre Centre
Delight in an afternoon of stories and conversations that will make you laugh, feed the soul, and take you to unexpected places.
Featuring Costa Georgiadis (Gardening Australia), author Durkhanai Ayubi (Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen), Gavin Chan (Happy’s Chinese Restaurant owner), author Madeleine Gray (Green Dot, Chosen Family), and local emerging writer Viraji Wijekoon Mudiyanselage.
Expect sweet and sour family tales, salty confessions, and long-simmered reflections, hosted by comedian and FEAST creator Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork?).
As seen at Sydney Fringe and Sydney Writers’ Festival, with all-new stories for one afternoon in Canberra, followed by author signings and book sales by The Book Cow.
Book tickets at the Canberra Theatre Centre website.
Chinese Food Stories in Australia: From Chicken Chow Mein to Today's Specials
This special Lunar New Year program, supporting the Dear Belly exhibition, features an illustrated talk with comedian Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork? on ABC TV) exploring the rich history of Chinese food in Australia.
Light refreshments provided. 3 hours parking available on site - access carpark via Terminus Street.
Tickets are free! Please register here.
Blue Mountains Writers' Festival
Inspiring awe and wonder, the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival immerses readers and writers in an intimate festival of ideas and creativity. I’m delighted to take part in four events:
HOW TO STAY AFLOAT: Osher Gunsberg & David Stavanger in conversation with Jennifer Wong
Date: Saturday 1 November, 2:00pm
THE EMPRESS MURDERS: Jennifer Wong and Toby Schmitz
Date: Saturday 1 November, 5:45pm
WHAT MAKES LIFE DELICIOUS: Virginia Trioli and Jennifer Wong
Date: Sunday 2 November, 10:00am
THE MICK DARK DEBATE FOR THE FUTURE: Craig Reucassel, Jennifer Wong, JM Field, Jane Rawson, Bianca Nogrady and Royce Kurmeloves
Date: Sunday 2 November, 5:00pm
Destination Moon: An Evening with Kate Reid at Kinokuniya
Join us at Kinokuniya for an inspiring evening with Kate Reid, as she sits down with writer and comedian Jennifer Wong to chat about her new memoir, Destination Moon. Full of honesty and heart, the book chronicles Kate’s extraordinary journey—from her time in Formula 1 to discovering her true passion and founding the world-famous Lune Croissanterie.
Kate Reid in conversation with Jennifer Wong
join Kate Reid in conversation with Jennifer Wong at Red Mill Distillery in Balmain, to celebrate the release of her memoir Destination Moon.
Destination Moon is an open-hearted memoir about passion and finding purpose from the woman whose mid-career one-eighty led her from Formula 1 to opening the world-famous Lune Croissanterie.
Global Gathering at New Annual: A Free Community Celebration
Experience the colours, sounds and tastes of our city as we celebrate the vibrant communities that call Newcastle home.
Celebrate the heart and soul of our community at this free, family-friendly event on Beaumont Street in Hamilton.
Join our hosts Benjamin Law and Jennifer Wong for one big community party, with two stages for food demonstrations, live music, dance, and performances by Paco Lara, Minangay Dreaming and Samoan Dance.
Free! More info on the New Annual website.
A Western Sydney Bookclub: My Name is Gucci
Join Jennifer Wong in a conversation about My Name Is Gucci: A Dog's Story by Sun Jung.
A Western Sydney Book Club explores books by contemporary authors, with an initial focus on Australian writing. Monthly conversations about books led by guest authors, for readers in and connected to Western Sydney.
Free! Book here
FEAST: Stories + Korean Eats at Sydney Fringe
It’s time to FEAST with Jennifer Wong and friends! Enjoy a shared Korean-style dinner while delighting in hilarious tales of cooking disasters, juicy confessions, and salty revelations.
After two sold-out FEASTs at Sydney Fringe, comedian Jennifer Wong (Chopsticks or Fork?) is back with an all-star menu of storytellers.
Dishing it up, story-wise: baking legend Reece Hignell aka Cakeboi (MasterChef Australia, Dessert Masters), writer and critic Madeleine Gray (Green Dot), author and broadcaster Indira Naidoo (Compass, Celebrity MasterChef), and comedian Harry Jun (ABC’s Good Game: Spawn Point).
And dishing it up, Korean-style: your friendly neighbourhood kimchi mama, chef Heather Jeong (The Cook Up, Koreaboo)!
FEAST: Morning Tea Edition - Sydney Fringe
Join Jennifer Wong and friends for a pun-filled, jam-packed morning chat show... with cake! With special guests comedian Tommy Dean (ABC Sydney’s TGIF!), master pastry chef Christopher Thé (Hearthe), and more!
In this special morning tea edition of FEAST - catered by Hearthe - comedian Jennifer Wong plays chat show host to welcome you and her funny, food-obsessed friends around the kitchen table: comedian Tommy Dean, and master pastry chef Christopher Thé. (A third guest will be announced soon!)
Late Night Lit at Bar Toto in Ettalong
Settle into the old-world charm of Bar Toto for Words on the Waves Festival’s Late Night Lit, our regular evening of spoken word, poetry, literary readings and other surprises.
For this winter edition, we welcome comedian and author Jennifer Wong to share some stories laden with quirk. Her book Chopsticks or Fork? is a celebration of Australia's unique culture of regional Chinese restaurants will charm and delight... and no doubt, make you a little hungry.
Novocastrian author Amy Lovat will warm us with the hilarity and heartbreak of her latest release, anti-rom-com, Big Feelings. Billed as 'for fans of Fleabag and High Fidelity'.
Hetty McKinnon's Sydney book launch: Linger
Join us at Kinokuniya to celebrate the launch of Linger, the new cookbook by Hetty Lui McKinnon — a heartfelt exploration of friendship, connection, and the humble power of salad.
Hetty will be in conversation with fellow writers Benjamin Law and Jennifer Wong, sharing stories of food, community, and the moments that bring us together around the table.
In conversation with Steffie Yee: Regional Chinese Restaurants
Join artist Steffie Yee and comedian Jennifer Wong at Maitland Regional Art Gallery in conversation about the people and stories behind local and regional Chinese Restaurants across Australia. This free talk is part of Steffie’s exhibition, Chinese Restaurant Playground, based on her experiences growing up in her family’s restaurant in Branxton, NSW.
Fire Dragon Feminism: Conversation and Poetry
To celebrate the launch of Dr Quah Ee Ling’s Fire Dragon Feminism, Dr Sukhmani Khorana and Dr Roanna Gonsalves will join her in conversation, with poetry by Israa Mehri. Hosted by Jennifer Wong. This event is hosted by Western Sydney University’s Writing & Society Research Centre.