Above: A work by glass grinder Toshio Iezumi on Bondi Beach in 2010.

Event name: Sculpture by the Sea
Where: Sydney
Frequency: Annual

If you’re strolling past 100-plus sculptures atop a spectacular coastal cliff, you’re most likely in Sydney during the annual Sculpture by the Sea art walk. The Bondi-to-Tamarama coastal walk features top sculptures from around the world. In 2011 more than half a million people enjoyed this whimsical event, which started on a shoestring budget more than 15 years ago and has grown beyond all expectations.