Your weekend: our guide to what's on
MUSIC
JAZZ
Lauded saxophonist Yolanda Brown is touring Australia.
Photo: asikoThroughout her 10 years in music, lauded saxophonist Yolanda Brown has toured with legends such as Diana Krall, the Temptations and Billy Ocean and collaborated with the likes of Julian Marley and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. She marks the milestone with an Australian tour.
Today, 7.30pm and 10pm, Bird's Basement, 11 Singers Lane, city, $39-$55, 1300 225 299, birdsbasement.com
The students of a Catholic boarding school struggle with religion, sexuality and identity in Bare: The Musical.
ROCK
Fans who missed out on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's sold out Forum gig can hear tracks from the new album Wrong Creatures at a small Corner Hotel show tomorrow night. The record was produced by Nick Launay, best known for his work with Arcade Fire and Nick Cave.
Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Corner Hotel, 57 Swan Street, Richmond, $79, 9427 7300, cornerhotel.com
AMERICANA
Hit the road and head north for High Country Hops 2018.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are influenced by the soul music of Alabama and traditional country sounds, leading to rich song writing and a strong reputation within the Americana scene. Touring with Isbell are Rhode Island four-piece Deer Tick, whose recently released dual albums feature softer sounds and punk-inspired tracks.
Today, 6.30pm, Palais Theatre, corner of Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, $87.50-$110, 136 100, ticketmaster.com.au
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit play the Palais Theatre.
CLASSICAL
A decades-long British tradition, the Proms, finds its way to the Arts Centre for the third year running. Led by Sir Andrew Davis, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra invites classical music fans to get a little rowdy with streamers, Union Jacks and the best of British music including Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance.
I Lost Track of Time honours the American playwright, actor and director Sam Shepard.
Today, 5pm, Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $49-$149, 1300 182 183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
LIVE
Kids can unleash their inner ninja at the final LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne's Spinjitzu-themed weekend,
STAGE
Twenty-five years after their first show on the small stage at Sydney's Tilbury Hotel, John Waters and Steward D'Arrietta present their biographical concert homage to John Lennon. Lennon – Through a Glass Onion tells the compelling story of the global star and features hits such as Imagine, Strawberry Fields Forever and Working Class Hero.
Coonara Springs will share secrets of the farm gate.
Today, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 5pm, Playhouse Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $39-$89, 1300 182 183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
MUSICAL
Long Chim is bringing the energy and colour of the Bangkok street food scene to the banks of the river.
The students of a Catholic boarding school struggle with religion, sexuality and identity in Bare: The Musical. Set against the backdrop of rehearsals for a production of Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers Peter and Jason, troubled girl Ivy and outspoken Nadia bare all through honest lyrics and a provocative pop score.
Today, 7.30pm, tomorrow, 4pm, Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran, $49-$69, 8290 7000, chapeloffchapel.com.au
The first Sisters' Market of the year will house more than 60 local artisans,
THEATRE
Inspired by a real event, Colder explores grief, loss and what happens to those left behind when someone goes missing. Directed by Alyson Campbell, Lachlan Philpott's play follows a young boy who goes missing for several hours in Disneyland. Years later, still haunted by these events, he disappears again.
John Waters and Steward D'Arrietta present their biographical concert homage to John Lennon, Lennon – Through a Glass Onion.
Today, 3pm and 8pm, tomorrow, 6.30pm, Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Rear 2 Chapel Street, St Kilda East, $15-$55, 9533 8083, redstitch.net
THEATRE
Human Sacrifice Theatre presents an evening with Sam Shepard. I Lost Track of Time honours the American playwright, actor and director with a selection of extracts from throughout his career, including his early off-Broadway works, main stage dramas and movies. The performance is completed with a live original music score. Tomorrow, 6pm, fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, city, $25-$30, 9662 9966, fortyfivedownstairs.com
FOOD
BEER
Hit the road and head north for High Country Hops 2018, showcasing the best beer the area has to offer. The family-friendly festival will feature local food producers, music performances from the Beez and the Kissin' Cousins, children's activities and beers from Bridge Road Brewers and others including Bright Brewery, Black Dog Brewery and Social Bandit Brewing Co. Free entry, or splash out $15 for a guided tour and tasting.
Today and tomorrow, 11am-8pm, Bridge Road Brewers, 50 Ford Street, Beechworth, free entry, 5728 2703, bridgeroadbrewers.com.au
HARVEST LUNCH
Coonara Springs takes guests on a guided hands-on tour of the working kitchen gardens to inspire and teach about how food is produced and harvested. Set amongst a hills location overlooking the Yarra Valley, a chef will share the secrets of the farm gate with a smoking demonstration in the smokehouse before dishing up a harvest lunch showcasing the best of the farm's produce. Guests also walk away with a complimentary gift.
Tomorrow, noon, Coonara Springs Restaurant, 129 Olinda-monbulk Road, Olinda, $143, 9751 1686, melbournefoodandwine.com.au
NEPALESE
Momo Fest returns to the Coburg Velodrome in an explosion of flavour this weekend. More than 30 varieties of momos, Nepalese dumplings, will be available including a range of meat, vegetarian and vegan options. The festival embraces Nepalese culture with live music, dancers, workshops and a celebration of holi colours, signifying the victory of good over evil. Free entry but donations towards the MIT Group Foundation will help build schools in Nepal.
Today, 11am-10pm, tomorrow, 11am-5pm, Coburg Velodrome, 30 Charles Street, Coburg North, free entry, momofest.com
ELSEWHERE
MARKET
EYNESBURY
Only 45 minutes west of Melbourne, Eynesbury Farmers' Market is held at the historic homestead. Visitors can talk to local famers SageChoice about their innovative farm, taste the range of flavours in Villa Pileggi's certified organic olives and oils and pick up freshly-made gozlemes made with Victorian produce from D'Lish Turkish Street Food to eat there or take home. There's also live music and a makers' market.
Tomorrow, 9am-2pm, Eynesbury Homestead, 487 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury, free entry, vfma.org.au
BRUNSWICK
The first Sisters' Market of the year will house more than 60 local artisans with the best autumn gifts, clothing and food. Vendors include Eva in Stitches, selling purses and totes made from Japanese silk and premium linens, women's fashion designer Kiru, illustrator Elise Hurst, Brave Fabrics with their handmade children's clothing and jewellery designer Simply Alfie. Eat Cannoli will also be on site selling handcrafted gluten-free cannoli.
Today, 10am-4pm, Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick, free entry, sistersmarket.com.au
SOUTHBANK
David Thompson and the team at Crown Melbourne's Long Chim are bringing the energy and colour of the Bangkok street food scene to the banks of the river as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. This market will see a diverse line up of food stalls, floating lanterns, bars, live entertainment and more, making it the closest you'll get to walking the streets of Bangkok without leaving Melbourne.
Today and tomorrow, noon-10pm, Crown Melbourne Riverwalk, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, free entry, 9292 5777, melbournefoodandwine.com.au
OUT OF TOWN
The annual Lorne Sculptural Biennale celebrates the best of Australian and international sculpture with three weeks of sculptures set against a picturesque backdrop and an engaging program of events. This year's theme, Landfall, focuses on global issues such as nature and endangerment and the intersection of nature, humanity and art. This weekend have lunch with the curator, attend a workshop with Shona Wilson and witness a sea dragon puppet show.
Today and tomorrow, various times, locations and prices, lornesculpture.com
FAMILY
Children can unleash their inner ninja at the final LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne's Spinjitzu-themed weekend, in honour of the limited toy series Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Each visitor receives a Ninjago headband and training pack to help them conquer spinner games and the building workshop. An extra $10 will buy a Ninjago name badge from the name badge station.
Today and tomorrow, 10am-5pm, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, $32.50, melbourne.legolanddiscoverycentre.com.au
FAMILY
The Mediterranean Fiesta returns to Moonee Valley, highlighting the important cultural contributions of a cherished community of migrants from the Mediterranean. The Fiesta will see performances by Lisa-Marie Parker, the Maltese Philharmonic band and Beledicious Dance Troupe, cooking demonstrations, face painters, bilingual story time, children's craft and cooking activities and food vendors such as Let's Meat Up Greek Grill, Rose Creek Estate and Bianco Latte.
Tomorrow, noon-4pm, Centreway, East Keilor, free entry, 9243 8888, mcc.vic.gov.au