Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the wonderfully vibrant Lunar New Year Festival in Richmond.
Victoria Street is the centre of these celebrations, where road closures between Hoddle and Church streets see the popular restaurant and shopping strip come alive for a day-long street party.
Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese culture.
8 December 2011
Join in this free festive celebration featuring the acclaimed Australian Youth Choir, local school and community choirs, and a special appearance by Father Christmas.
Food, drinks, songbooks and candles will be available for purchase.
Bike parking will be available, and there will be an accessible drop off zone on North Terrace.
19 November to 20 November 2011
The Johnston Street Fiesta showcases the culture, heritage and traditions of Spanish-speaking nations.
This annual two-day street event is a feast for the senses, featuring the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of these vibrant communities.
Dance off those churros to Latin grooves on Saturday night and Sunday, and don’t miss the colourful street performers’ parade.
13 November 2011
Come and experience Kage Coach’s newest dance theatre work developed with artists Henna Kaikula and Chelsea McGuffin and Kage Creative Directors, Kate and Gerard.
Entry is free.
Abbotsford Convent Open Day and Festival
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford
9417 6700
www.kage.com.au
3 November to 6 November 2011
This year’s Village Festival in Edinburgh Gardens will be an explosion of music, performance, visual arts, fashion, dance and film, all gathered within the lovely collection of handmade theatres, tents, and installations.
For further information on accessibility at The Village, call Sandra on 9205 5109.
Entry is free, shows dirt cheap, music gratis
1 November to 1 December 2011
Do you want to write a novel?
November is National Novel Writing Month and Richmond Library is supporting our local budding writers by providing a dedicated writing room each Saturday in November.
NaNoWriMo is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing.
Come down and enjoy the quiet solitude.
25 October 2011
Celebrate International Children's Week at a picnic at the Collingwood Children's Farm.
Bring along your picnic goodies and join in making damper, milking a cow (10am and 4pm), feeding the farm animals and having your face painted! Entry to the farm is free on this day.
19 October 2011
At this session, the Book2Film team will be talking about Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and the new film adaptation, staring Mia Wasikowska and directed by Cary Fukunaga.
Join us for a group discussion on the book and film.
18 October to 27 October 2011
Families with babies, toddlers and young children are invited to come along on a Pram Walk during Walktober. Taking part in a Pram Walk is a great opportunity to get fit and meet people in your local community.