VENUES KEY:
ACC – Ashburton Community Centre, 160 High St, Ashburton.
AL – Ashburton Library, 154 High St, Ashburton.
BFM – Boroondara Farmers’ Market, 484 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn.
BYH – Boroondara Youth Hub L1, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn.
BHAC – Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill.
CFFM – Camberwell Fresh Food Market, 519-525 Riversdale Rd Camberwell.
CFS – Camberwell Film Society, Camberwell Community Centre, 33-35 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell.
CL – Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Rd.
CMS – Camberwell Music Society, Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd.
CT&T – Car park adjacent to Station St and Riversdale Rd, Camberwell (behind Burke Rd shopping strip).
HAC – Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd. Ph. 9278 4770.
HTSH – Holy Trinity Surrey Hills, Cnr Union Road and Montrose Street.
MTB – Melbourne Tramways Band, cnr Riversdale & Warrigal Rds, (stop 59). Free weather permitting; limited parking.
NM – Nunawading Market – Craft & Produce, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
PT – Peridot Theatre, Clayton Community Centre, 9 Cooke St. tickets@peridot.com.au or 0429 115 334.
R – The Round (Located behind the Whitehorse Civic Centre (see WC)
THG – Town Hall Gallery, 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn.
WFM – Whitehorse Farmers’ Market, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
WC – Whitehorse Centre, Rear 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
WFS – Whitehorse Film Society, Whitehorse Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.
REGULAR EVENTS (MARKETS)
Fourth Sun each month 9am–2pm Arts Nunawading Market Shop local at the Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Nunawading Market. Free entry/ample free parking. [WC]
1st, 3rd & 5th Sat 8am–12.30pm Boroondara Farmers’ Market Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn East. No 5th week market in December. Cost $2.
Every Sun 6:30am–12.30pm Camberwell Trash & Treasure About 370 stalls; second-hand goods, antiques, bric-a-brac, collectibles, hardware, preloved, vintage/retro clothes & shoes, books, music. [CT&T]
Every Sun 10am–3pm Hawthorn Makers Market Curated designer market selling a wide range of individually designed and handcrafted items. [HAC]
Third Sat each month 9am–1pm Treasures and Tastes at Trinity Hand-crafted items, baked treats & plants. Sausage sizzle & Treasures cafe. Fun kids’ craft table, free activities, plus chance to win a $30 voucher at each market. w: treasurestastestrinity.com.au [HTSH]
Second Sun each month 9am–1pm Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Organised/managed by Whitehorse Rotary & Rotaract Clubs, features stalls selling fresh seasonal produce in front of the Civic Centre building. [WC]
REGULAR EVENTS (OTHER)
Third Tues each month 2–4pm Family history group. Learn about the resources available for family history research & how to use them. Share family history stories/help each other with ideas for what to do next. [CL]
Every 1st Mon 4–5pm STEAM Club for kids – Ashburton. Fun session of science, technology, engineering, arts & maths. Each month we will explore different topics by getting hands-on. Age: primary school. Please book tickets for each child attending. [AL]
Every 2nd Sat Feb–Dec 10am–2pm healthAbility/Whitehorse Repair Cafe. Instead of feeding landfill, bring your broken items to be fixed whilst sharing a cup of tea/coffee. Gold coin donation. Strathdon House Orchard Precinct, 449-465 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill
NOVEMBER
Tue 19 Nov 10:30am–noon Morning Music: La Mauvaise Réputation. Australia’s most authentic interpreters of the wild rhythms and passion of 1930s Parisian hot jazz and the beautiful melodies of classic French chanson. Cost $18. Contact Boroondara Arts team 9278 4770 e: arts@boroondara.vic.gov.au [HAC]
Wed 20 Nov 7:30pm Delicious. Belg/France 2021 M.France, 1789, talented cook Pierre Manceron is dismissed by the Duke of Chamfort. Back in his country house, he decides to create the very first restaurant in France. [CFS]
Thurs 21 Nov 4–8pm Ashburton Artisan Twilight Market. ACRA and Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre 49 Ashburton Grove, Ashwood. 20 stalls, high-quality Australian handcrafted products. BBQ, Coffee van and a variety of sweet treats. Contact via www.Facebook.com/AshyCRA or acraashburton@gmail.com
DECEMBER
Until Sat 18 Jan 2025 Boroondara Summer Salon A curated group exhibition celebrating the creativity and diversity of the Boroondara community. Features paintings, prints, sculptures, photography, and more. [THG]
Thu 5 Dec 2–3:pm Falls prevention workshop. Learn simple strategies to reduce the risk of falls and improve balance, strength, & mobility. Led by a trained health professional. Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Rd. Contact Melanie Marson 9890 2467 e: programs@surreyhillsnc.org.au
Frid 6 Dec 3–5pm Sausages sizzle, drinks & coffee to go. Heartwell Church Hall, cnr Milverton St & Highfield Rd, Hartwell.
Sat 7 Dec 11am–2pm Christmas vibes. A family celebration of all things Christmas, incl. Santa photos, jumping castle, face painting, sausage sizzle, Christmas crafts, musical performances. Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 157 Union Road Contact Rochelle Anderson 9890 2467 https://surreyhillsnc.org.au/
Sat 7 Dec 7am–7pm Ashburton A Fair 2024. Fun Day for all ages with large market, art & craft activities & workshops. Refreshments incl. sausage sizzle & Devonshire tea. [ACC]
Sat 7 Dec 11am–4pm Christmas Market and Decorations Exhibition. Santa will be visiting (with a photographer) & Kris Kringle. Heartwell Church Hall, cnr Milverton St & Highfield Rd, Hartwell.
Sun 8 Dec 5:30pm Carols in the Garden with Canterbury Council of Churches. With activities for children beginning at 4:30pm and sausage sizzle from 5pm. [Canterbury Road near Balwyn Road intersection].
Wed 11 Dec 11amRejoice & Be Merry. Stellar cast backed on piano by William Schmidt. Joyful performance, sure to get all in the true Christmas spirit. Tix Single $23 Group $21. Free morning tea starts 10am incl. in ticket price. [R]
Wed 11 Dec 7.30pm Where Am I Going (Quo Vado?). (Italy) 2016 M (subtitles). Slacker Checco loves his lifestyle and cushy government job. But when a new reformist government vows to curb bureaucracy, Checco finds himself transferred to the North Pole and his life changes in unimaginable ways. CHRISTMAS PARTY TONIGHT! (Note: Dec. screening a week earlier than usual) [CFS]
Fri 13 Dec 8–9:50pm Christmas Spectacle! Get into the swing of the season with our Big Band Christmas Concert! Featuring the full 18-piece Jack Earle Big Band. Bring the whole family and make memories that will last a lifetime! Arts Bar opens 7pm. Allocated seating at cabaret tables. Cost $42 $34 Conc. Contact Boroondara Arts team 9278 4770 arts@boroondara.vic.gov.au [HAC]
Fri 13 Dec 1:30–2:30pm Pram Walk at Yarran Dheran. Pram Walk in the beautiful bush settings of Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Pram friendly tracks. Bookings required.
Sun 15 Dec Time: 5–7:30pm Carols on the Lawn. Ashburton Presbyterian Church (1 High Street Road).BYO Picnic rugs and chairs. Free face-painting, craft, fun games/activities, and slushy!! Sausage sizzle and finger-food. Donation will go to Backpacks 4 VIC Kids.
Sun 15 Dec 2:30pm Melbourne Tramways Brass & Big Band Wattle Park, cnr of Riversdale & Warrigal roads, Surrey Hills. Free. Check for cancellation due to weather on 131 963. Any requests: e: exec@melbtramband.org.au
Thu 19 Dec 8–9:30pm Stand-up comedy at The Black Sheep. Join us every second Thursday for stand-up comedy at the Black Sheep to see some of Melbourne’s best up-and-coming comedians, plus the occasional big-name drop in – and all free! The Black Sheep 546 Burwood Road Hawthorn.
Fri 20 Dec 8pm Underground Cabaret–A Very Christmas Cabaret. Bringing back some fabulous artists from the 2024 Underground Cabaret season, this festive spectacular is sure to leave a smile on your dial. Tix Adult $30 Conc.(all) $25. https://www.theround.com.au/your-visit/ticket-information [R]
FEBRUARY
Wed 12 Feb 2025 11am Make ‘Em Laugh – The Untold Story of Donald O’Connor. Tells the life story of screen legend Donald O’Connor, best known for his starring role in Singin’ in the Rain. Performer Mikey Halcrow, accompanied by Jens Radda on the piano, brings O’Connor’s remarkable life to the stage through song, dance and a healthy dose of comedy. Tix Single $24 Group 10+ $22. Incl. free morning tea at 10am. https://www.theround.com.au/your-visit/ticket-information [R]
Fri 21 Feb–Sun 2 Mar Evenings 8pm; Matinees – 2pm The Architect by Aidan Fennessy. A thought-provoking drama, told with humour, set in Melbourne, that grapples with one of life’s biggest questions – how do we become the architect of our own life? Check Peridot Theatre website for times. [PT]
Sun 23 Feb 2:30pm Melbourne Tramways Brass Band Wattle Park, cnr of Riversdale & Warrigal roads, Surrey Hills. Free. Check for cancellation due to weather on 131 963. Any requests: e: exec@melbtramband.org.au