Your weekend in Melbourne September 21 to 22
MUSIC
Hyelim Kim.
NEO-CLASSICAL Curated by Australian Art Orchestra’s artistic director, Peter Knight, Meeting Points Series is a suite of intimate concerts combining musical styles from across the globe for unexpected collaborations. In Leaf and Shadow, Hyelim Kim plays the Korean bamboo flute alongside Australian jazz drummer Simon Barker, violinist Pei Ann Yeoh (Kuala Lumpur), vocalist Bae II Dong (Seoul) and Peter Knight himself on trumpet and electronics. Sunday, 5pm, the Pavilion, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $20.50-$29, 1300182183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
SOUL Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky regroup following their 2016 concert tour to perform intimate, soulful renditions of great love songs. The duo’s debut album, Tryst, features stripped-back interpretations of love songs that hold special meaning to the two performers. Songs range from ’60s pop to ’80s Australian rock with a hint of jazz. Saturday, 7.30pm, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $30-$79, 1300182183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
Kate Ceberano.
ELECTRO-POP Collarbones is a long-distance musical collaboration between Adelaide’s Travis Cook and Sydney’s Marcus Whale. Their fourth album, and first in five years, Futurity, was released this month and features songs that imagine worlds beyond our tangible realm. Favourites from the album include Deep, Wish Me Luck and The Gate. Darcy Baylis and Spunkgunk (DJ set) support. Saturday, 8pm, John Curtin Hotel, 29 Lygon Street, Carlton, $18, 96636350, johncurtinhotel.com
STAGE
The Nutcracker.
THE NUTCRACKER In the lead-up to Christmas, The Australian Ballet is bringing back Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker. Beginning its tour at Arts Centre Melbourne, Wright’s adapted version of the traditional fairytale combines virtuoso choreography, intricate sets and costumes with Tchaikovsky’s iconic musical score. Showing until September 28. Saturday, 1.30pm and 7.30pm, State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $37-$334, 1300 182 183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
Circus Oz, Aurora.
PERFORMANCECircus Oz’s artistic facilitator, Kate Fryer, worked alongside outgoing artistic director Rob Tannion on the company’s latest creation, Aurora. The 70-minute production combines visual projections and ethereal soundscapes with death-defying acrobatics and aerial stunts. Watch unshakeable acrobats fly through the air, juggle with their feet and poke fun at their own absurdities. Saturday and Sunday, the Big Top, Southern Cross Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, $35-$45, 132 849, ticketek.com.au
FRINGE In It All Sparks Joy, self-declared hoarder Jeremy Parker reads Marie Kondo’s book about tidying up as he sets about decluttering the bedroom he once shared with his wife. While the audience observes from the side, Parker steps through Kondo’s advice. Old memories flood in, reopening old wounds, and forcing Parker to address his trauma sooner than he expected. (Some content may be triggering for viewers.) Saturday, 7pm, Sunday, 6pm, Fringe Hub: Trades Hall, corner of Lygon and Victoria streets, Carlton, $20-$28, 9660 9666, melbournefringe.com.au
YOUR WEEKEND
MARKETS The Mount Eliza Farmers’ Market will celebrate its first spring harvest market. Discover fresh local produce from Peninsula Fresh Organics and pick up ingredients for a Sunday brunch including Willow Zen free-range eggs and ethically raised bacon from Farmer Dan. Head to the Village Green to listen to live music while snacking on oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts) from Lekker Lekker and hot chai from My Fruit Chai. Sunday, 9am-1pm, corner of Mount Eliza Way and Canadian Bay Road, Mount Eliza, $2, vfma.org.au
GLEN HUNTLY The Handmade Show’s Spring Market offers handcrafted pieces from local artisans. Founded in 2009, the community-focused market supports local crafters, work-at-home parents and small businesses. Pick up jewellery, scented candles, hand-sewn cushions and baked goods. Saturday, 10.30am-3.30pm, St Anthony’s Parish Hall, 164 Neerim Road, Glen Huntly, free entry, thehandmadeshow.blogspot.com
Laser Beak Man: Part puppet show, part pop gig, a superhero tale for all ages.
FAMILY Laser Beak Man is part puppet show, part pop concert. With music from Ball Park Music’s Sam Cromack and artwork by Tim Sharp, the show is a superhero tale for all ages. It features light humour, exquisite set designs and projections. Saturday, 1pm and 7pm, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $22-$39, 1300182183, artscentremelbourne.com.au
Cosentino the Grand Illusionist.
FESTIVAL The Royal Melbourne Show is the perfect school holiday destination. Hang out with native, farmyard and domestic animals, refuel from the wide range of food and drink vendors, enjoy live entertainment featuring the likes of Cosentino the Grand Illusionist, the PAW Patrol Live crew and Channel Nine’s The Voice artists, or make the most of the show bags and rides. Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-9pm, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, 92817469, royalshow.com.au
OUT OF TOWN TarraWarra Museum of Art is the exclusive Victorian tour venue for the Archibald Prize 2019. The prestigious art award and correlating annual portrait exhibition provides a snapshot of Australian culture, with politicians, celebrities, sporting heroes and authors often the focus of the artists’ work. Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-5pm, TarraWarra Museum of Art, 313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville, $10-$16, 59573100, twma.com.au
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