Sweet treat
My Friend The Chocolate Cake will perform tracks off their new live album, Best (Cake) in Show, at The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport, from 8pm this Saturday.
Western words
Readers and writers can take in three free workshops and performances this Thursday (May 29) as part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival’s western suburbs program. Words Out West’s first foray to Footscray will help people recapture the spirit of their inner child when Lachlann Carter leads an adult writing workshop in the same way he would deliver a session to primary school children. The program also includes the launch of the Right Now anthology Poetic Justice and closes with Rev It Up, featuring US-based poet Derrick Brown performing a powerful set of poetry in a rock and roll style.
■ www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au
Love songs
Fresh from his national tour with Hunters and Collectors, Jack Howard performs The Look of Love at Yarraville Live this Friday night. Tickets $23-55.
Frock up
Buy or sell secondhand women’s clothing at the Melbourne Frock Swap at Seaworks in Williamstown from 10am-4pm on June 1. Stalls cost $55. Stallholders are welcome to share with friends.
Tough torque
Check out classic cars and motorbikes at the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed motoring group’s next meeting from 10am-3pm on June 1. Bring your own custom motor, talk about cars and enjoy a sausage sizzle at the shed, 280 Queen Street, Altona.
■ 9398 2383
Get the blues
Blues/roots guitar virtuoso Justin Bernasconi and friends, supported by Holly’s Gone West, will perform at Newport Bowls Club, 4 Mason Street, Newport, from 7.30pm on June 20. Full bar available. Entry: $12 or $8 for Newport Fiddle and Folk Club members.
■ 0419 887 483
Wisdom behind the wheel
A senior drivers’ expo will be held in Altona on June 14. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council will provide information about road law, health and the effect of medicines on driving. People can get a free and confidential driving assessment in their own car and
a free, confidential inspection of their car’s safety and roadworthiness. A free lunch will be provided, but booking is necessary.
■ 9315 9464
Farm fresh
Enjoy a farmers’ market on the first and third Sunday of every month at The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport. From 9am-2pm.
■ 9391 2736
Guitar pickers
Learn British and American guitar-picking techniques at a workshop with Justin Bernasconi. From 2.30-4.30pm on June 21 at Outlets, 43 Mason Street, Newport. Cost: $30, or $25 for Newport Fiddle and Folk Club members. Guitarists of all skill levels welcome. Bookings essential.
