Drawn from scratch: Learn to draw animals with illustrator Marc Martin at the launch of the Friends of Altona Libraries’ 2013 illustration competition, August 21, from 4.30pm-5.30pm at Altona Meadows library. Details: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or 1300 HOB LIB.
Winning play: Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) and the Old Van present Molly Sweeney, an award-winning play by Brian Friel, 7pm, August 15-17 and 22-24, and 1pm on August 18 and 25 at the FCAC Performance Space. Details: footscrayarts.com/access-blog-event/molly-sweeney.
Exhibition: Showcasing artworks developed by artists from painting and drawing workshops, Land is part two of the Body and Land exhibition curated by Darien Pullen and opening at 6pm, Friday, at the Gabriel Gallery, Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Street. Details: 9362 8883.
Centre of action: Yarraville Community Centre has classes starting from next Monday, including adult guitar, guided meditation, Pilates, and Hawaiian and Tahitian dance. Details: 9687 1560 or info@ycc.net.au or visit ycc.net.au.
