Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival
Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
When: 11am-6pm, Saturday April 3o
The Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival is a celebration pairing the best chockie delights with wines that will have devotees of both dribbling with desire. Tickets, from $20 pre-sale, may be purchased online at wineandchocolatefest.com.au
Street cars of desire descend on Werribee
Where: Werribee Racecourse
When: From 8am, Sunday, May 1
A vast array of hot rods, custom cars and bikes will go on display at Werribee racecourse this Sunday. Entry is $5, with proceeds going to the Sunshine Special Development School. Details: 0411 327 515 or email renegadeshrcc@gmail.com.au
Market celebrates all things Point Cook
Where: Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
When: 10.30am-4.30pm, Saturday April 30
All things Point Cook will be celebrated this weekend at the Saltwater Coast Community Market. There will be 30 stalls for attendees to visit, and live music for entertainment.
Substation hosts acclaimed photographer’s work
Where: The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport
When: Until May 31
Internationally acclaimed Berlin photographer Sven Marquardt will present his work in Australia for the first time at Newport’s Substation this month with his exhibition, titled Fotografien.
New Saturday market at Plumpton
Where: 1227 Holden Road, Plumpton
When: 9am-2pm, every Saturday
Fresh fruits, handmade jewellery, collectible art and even fishing gear were up for sale when the Tarameade Country Market opened its gates last weekend. Car parking by gold coin donation. Details: 0400 520 042.
Women wept for Great War’s impact
Where: VU at MetroWest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray
When: 10am-noon, Saturday, April 30
Women Wept – the aftermath, by artists Karenne Anne, Tamara Watt and Heather Horrocks, explores the toll taken on the women left to pick up the pieces when men who went to fight in WWI perished overseas, or returned broken in body and mind. There will be an artist talk and morning tea on Saturday. Click here for more details.
