6 things to do this weekend

Williamstown Wine and Chocolate Festival co-ordinator Sagrys Aelbregy and Jessie Zhang holding a chocolate flower. Picture: Joe Mastroianni

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.

 

A portrait of Sven Marquardt. Pictures Sven Marquardt

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

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.