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21 Things On In Victoria December 5th onwards like The Kazoos, Latitude and a Fun Run
1. A TWIRLY GIG
I hate to say it, but Craigieburn and the suburbs around it are usually in the news for the wrong reasons. Sad fact. This weekend, let’s bring the community together and get along to Hume City Council’s Carols by Candlelight. The beacons that will attract are The Kazoos (below), those challengers to The Wiggles’ throne (see also: Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band, The Mik Maks), who are sure to bring joy on a balmy December evening. Charli Robinson is MC, she’s an original Hi-5 star who can nail carols and appeals to all ages. Tubby the Robot is made of aluminium and will mesmerise crowds, The Howling Huskies sled dogs will be there and performers will include Hume Dancers, Aitken Creek and Craigieburn South primary schools. There’ll be food, jumping castles and fireworks. Highgate Reserve. Sun, 5pm. Free.
hume.vic.gov.au/events
2. A COLOUR RUN
Jane Bunn (pictured), if you’re going to promote the 30th year of the Sussan Women’s Fun Run,
I need a bit more hustle. Raise funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia. Catani Gardens, St Kilda. Sun, from 7.30am.
sussanwomensfunrun.com.au
3. HAIR-RAISING
Latitude isn’t just another adventure park based around trampolines. It has dodge ball, climbing walls, slack line, obstacle courses, a basketball zone, kids section and it appears you can levitate. 590 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg. Various times/prices.
latitudemelbourne.com
4. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
Kieran Culkin recently popped up in SBS’s Fargo, while his brother, Macaulay Culkin, will forever be preserved as eight-year-old delinquent Kevin. Blow Up Cinema has returned and this Saturday it’s Home Alone (below). QV Square (level 2), cnr Lonsdale and Swanston streets, city. 8.30pm. $12. “Ahhhhh.”
qvcinema.com.au
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5. AUSTRALIAN SUPERCROSS
It’s the final round, thrillseekers, and it’s tight at the top. Reardon (Yamaha), Mosig (also Yamaha), Moss (Suzuki), Bopping (again, Yamaha) will all be trying to outwit, outmanoeuvre and out-swerve each other. Also: Monster Trucks.
Knights Stadium, 2 Somers St, Sunshine North. Sat, 5pm. $40 to $120.
australiansupercross.com.au
6. HOT AIR BALLOONS
You’ll need to break open the metaphorical piggy bank for this one but the cost of admission does include breakfast and perhaps a mystery landing if the winds are terrible. You’ll need to be there an hour before sunrise and ready to go. Got vertigo? Watch from afar, ie the ground.
Pullman on the Park, 192 Wellington Pde, city. Various days. $340/$440. globalballooning.com.au
7. THE BIG DESIGN MARKET
A design for life. The finest are back: Beci Orpin for Arro Home, Bridget Bodenham ceramics and Volker Haug bespoke lighting join newbies like Wootten Leather Kate & Kate and more.
Royal Exhibition Building, Nicholson St, Carlton. Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 10am-5pm. $2, under 12s free. bigdesignmarket.com
8. THE CLASSICS
Circus veterans Debra Iris Batton and Sue Broadway join fellow quinquagenarians (over 50s) for a show of acrobatics and knowing jibes.
The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood. Wed-Sat, 8pm.
$20/$25. circusoz.com
9. SUMMERTIME CINEMA
Tonight it’s David “Codpiece” Bowie in Labyrinth, then Shall We Dance (Dec 12)and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Dec 19). Dance magic dance. Greythorn Park, North Balwyn; Riversdale Park, Camberwell; Central Gardens, Hawthorn. Sat, 5pm. Free. boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/arts-culture/summertime-cinema
WEEKEND MARKETS
10 RED HILL MARKET
Sat, 9am-2pm. Arthurs Seat Rd. Images of Yesteryear photographs, Peninsula Wild Flowers.
12 ELTHAM COMMUNITY & CRAFT MARKET
Sun, 8.30am-12.30pm. Library Pl. Rustic sourdough bread, Mark Sykley’s crystals.
13 BELGRAVE SOUTH COMMUNITY XMAS
Sun, 10am-3pm. Gilmore Crt. Jumping castle, spaceball rides, Mountain Pops nice cream.
14 SUNBURY CRAFT & FAMILY MARKET
Sat, 8am-1pm. 531 Elizabeth Dr. More than 70 stalls, a big Rotary trailer raffle at noon.
15 ST KILDA ESPLANADE MARKET
Sun, 10am-5pm. Upper Esplanade. Grandma’s puddings, Greg Vercoe caricatures and more.
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16. THE LITTLE VILLAGE PLAY CAFE 33 The Mall, Croydon South Mon-Fri, 11am, 1.30pm, $6.50. thelittlevillageplaycafe.com
The 10 days of Christmas are here. Bauble decorating, craft reindeers, story time. Tip: the rich coffee cake.
17. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 21 St Georges Rd, Toorak. Today, noon-6pm. Free. svenskakyrkan.se/melbourne
It’s a Scandinavian Xmas. Santa Lucia and co. walk about, plus knackerbrod and Marimekko serviettes.
18. SUMMER IN MOTION ACMI, Fed Square. Various times/prices. acmi.net.au
ACMI screening of Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom, narrated by Tina Fey. Play Minecraft & make GIFs.
19. MAGICAL CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND 79 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater. Today, 11am-4pm. $35. magicalchristmaswonderland.com.au
Bumper cars, inflatables, roving entertainers and the fabulous Fungee Bungee. Tickets online only.
20. FUNFIELDS 2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea. Daily, 10am-5pm. $25 to $38. funfields.com.au
Get crackin’ and tame the Kraken. Ride the Typhoon.
21. PLANNING AHEAD
Drive in Europe for three hours and you can whip through a few countries and switch from kebab to croissant. In Victoria? Well, if you’re astute, next Saturday you’ll arrive in Halls Gap for Carols in the Grampians and help them sing loud and true. Denis “Wild Man” Walter is singing along with Karen Knowles (right, glowing with Yuletide cheer), The Mik Maks, Humphrey B Bear and that roly poly fella. Book rooms with the Grampians Motel, which has the details. Next Sat, 5pm. Free.
grampiansmotel.com.au
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