MUSIC King and Country are an Aussie-born, Tennessee-raised pair of brothers, here for their first tour down under. Promoting their latest release, Burn the Ships, the energetic and uplifting duo will perform tracks from all three of their studio albums. 7pm, Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, $55-$75.50, 136 100, ticketmaster.com.au

MARKET The Melbourne Book Market has found a new city home in 2019. More than 5000 new and second-hand titles will be available from Melbourne's most experienced booksellers, authors and illustrators. 10am-4pm, Queen Victoria Market, corner of Elizabeth and Victoria streets, city, free entry, 9320 5822, qvm.com.au

Mon, Feb 4

STAGE Star of the British comedy scene Sarah Millican's new show Control Enthusiast is unapologetic in its coverage of road rage, farts, bra fittings and talking to shop assistants. Feb 4-5, 8pm, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100St Kilda Road, city, $70, 1300182183, artscentremelbourne.com.au

Tue, Feb 5

ART Light Throw (Mirrors) Fold/Unfold is the new exhibition from Australian artist Jacky Redgate. Working across photographic and object-based practices, Redgate expands her acclaimed photographic series from 2009, which uses mirrors in an exploration of abstraction, light, space and reflection. Feb 5-Mar 9, Tue, 11am-5pm, Arc One Gallery, 45 Flinders Lane, city, free, 9650 0591, arcone.com.au

Wed, Feb 6

MUSIC Melbourne two-piece This Way North hosts Sass the Patriarchy, an evening focused on improving equality in the music industry. The line-up includes Simona Casticum, Thando and Race Rage. 7.30pm, Northcote Social Club, 301 High Street, Northcote, $15, 9489 3917, northcotesocialclub.com

Thu, Feb 7

STAGE Malthouse Theatre's Merlyn stage will be transformed into a sticky-carpeted pub in Barbara and the Camp Dogs, as the titular character and her cousin Rene embark on a road trip to reconnect with their family. Feb 7-Mar 3, Thu, 7.30pm, Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank, $35-$72, 96855111, malthousetheatre.com.au

Fri, Feb 8

ART Enjoy an after-hours look at Love, an exhibition embracing all kinds of human connection. The Immigration Museum's courtyard is home to I Feel Love, a celebration of Australia's queer community featuring performances, glitter and music. 5pm-10pm, Immigration Museum, corner of Flinders and William streets, city, free-$15, 131102, museumsvictoria.com.au

Sat-Sun, Feb 9-10

FAMILY Soul in the Park hosts Emilia and Meiwa, both known for their smooth and touching vocals. A sausage sizzle, sweet treats and coffee will be available. Sat, 6pm-9pm, Greythorn Park, 11A Alpha Street, Balwyn North, free entry, 92784770, boroondara.vic.gov.au

OUT OF TOWN ARIA winner Gary Pinto pays tribute to a legend in Songs and Times of Sam Cooke – A Change is Gonna Come. Sat, 8pm, The Capital, 50View Street, Bendigo, $74-$79, 54346100, bendigoregion.com.au

FESTIVAL Australia's largest community festival, the St Kilda Festival, has 12 hours of community spirit and live music on the cards, with musicians, workshops, carnival rides and markets. Performers include Adalita, DRMNGNOW, Mojo Juju, IV League and the Cat Empire. Sun, 10am-10pm, St Kilda Foreshore, free entry, 9209 6777, stkildafestival.com.au

FILM Legendary screen actor Ellen Burstyn pops into Classic Cinemas for a Q&A session, with a screening of Requiem for a Dream. The film earned Burstyn an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of a lonely, widowed mother. Sun, 2pm, Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon Street, Elsternwick, $13.50-$21.50, 9524 7900, classiccinemas.com.au