CULTURE 17 ACTIVATION CITY Summer’s long days and balmy nights provide the perfect backdrop for getting out and about around Parramatta. WORDS Bruce Nelson PHOTOS Jay La, Salty Dingo, Prudence Upton From concerts and cultural events to exhibitions and festivals, there’s a full dance card when it comes to Parramatta and its surrounding suburbs over the next three months. With so much going on there’s no excuse to stay indoors, so grab your tickets, pack a picnic rug and head out to experience the best the city has to offer. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve taken the hard work out of deciding what to see and where to go with our very own Merecedes-Benz Parramatta roundup.