Our pick of what's on over the weekend

Husband and wife music duo Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier celebrate the release of their ninth, mostly acoustic, studio album, Everybody's Begging. Zygier plays guitar as Conway sings about family, religion and the journey of life. Their recording band, Hue Blanes, Simon Starr and Niko Schauble, will join them on stage for the performance.

Tomorrow, 6pm, Bird's Basement, 11 Singers Lane, city, $30-$35, 1300 225 229, birdsbasement.com

TRIBUTE

Following Remembrance Day, the Footscray-Yarraville City Band reflect and pay tribute to the Anzacs with a performance dubbed The Silent ANZAC, named for HMAS AE2, the first submarine to penetrate the Dardanelles Strait in 1915. The brass band, with more than 30 musicians, are led by musical director Phillipa Edwards.

Today, 8pm, Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown, $20-$25, 9397 7642, fycb.com.au

Live

PERFORMANCE

Writer Nakkiah Lui (Blak​ Cabaret and ABC's Black Comedy) unveils her latest satirical creation, Blaque Showgirls. Bessie Holland stars as Ginny, a white-skinned "blaque" girl who dreams of being the best Aboriginal dancer in Brisvegas. The play directs a spotlight on cinematic cliches and cultural tourism. Season concludes December 4.

Today, 7.30pm, The Coopers Malthouse, 113 Sturt Street, Southbank, $35-$65, 9685 5111, malthousetheatre.com.au

MUSICAL

Dusty returns to the stage, 10 years after its debut. Created by Australian writers John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow, the musical is based on the life of pop music legend Dusty Springfield, and features many of her hits, such as Son of a Preacher Man and Wishin' and Hopin'. Dusty runs until December 4.

Today, 2pm and 7.30pm, tomorrow, 3pm, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, city, $42-$130, 1300 182 183, artscentremelbourne.com.au

THEATRE

It's the last weekend to see Anti-Hamlet before its season ends. Playwright Mark Wilson, who also created and stars in the production, combines Shakespeare's classical text with the political and cultural context of contemporary Australia, in this dark parody of self-discovery for a prince who wants to be anything but.

Today, 2pm and 8pm, tomorrow, 5pm, Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, $26-$35, 9534 3388, theatreworks.org.au

CIRCUS

Acrobats, jugglers, carnival performers and magicians relay an emotive tale of love and loss amid a 19th-century circus setting in The Carnival of Lost Souls. Using original music, as well as Victorian gothic and Steampunk costume and stage design, the show invites the audience on a journey of myth and magic.

Today, 8pm, The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood, $30-$55, carnivaloflostsouls.com

Food

ASIAN

The Night Noodle Markets are back for The Age's Good Food Month. The banks of the Yarra will host Asian hawker-style festivities, with dragon dancers, live DJs and foodie favourites such as Chin Chin, Wonderbao, and Hoy Pinoy making their return. Several newcomers, including Aunty Franklee and Ok-Nomi, are also joining the savoury line-up, and sweet tooths can get their fix from ice-cream institution Gelato Messina. Ends November 27.

Today, 4pm-10pm, tomorrow, 4pm-9pm, Birrarung Marr, behind Federation Square, city, free entry, goodfoodmonth.com

FESTIVAL

Melbourne's renowned gastronomic scene is commemorated at the weekend-long Taste of Melbourne festival. Fourteen popular restaurants – Gazi, Cumulus Inc., Movida and Supernormal among them – are taking part, with pop-ups serving more than 50 "taste-sized" signature and exclusive dishes. Activities include culinary demonstrations starring prominent chefs Scott Pickett and Shaun Quade, cooking classes, wine tasting, coffee masterclasses, food and beverage education workshops, and shopping from artisan producers.

Today, noon-10pm, tomorrow, noon-5pm, Pelican Lawn, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, $12-$32, melbourne.tastefestivals.com

DINNER

Daylesford's food and wine producers are being honoured with a celebratory five-course meal and matched wines. The Heroes of the Land: Producers Dinner will take place across large share tables, where guests will be served cheese platters, canapes, petit fours, two entrees and a large, family-style main course. Attendees can meet several local producers on the night, including Eastern Peake Winery and Holy Goat Cheese. Bookings essential.

Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Daylesford Hotel, 2 Burke Square, Daylesford, $150, 5348 2335, daylesfordhotel.com.au

Elsewhere

MARKET

FITZROY

Fashionistas can buy samples, seconds, designer wares and more from the newly relocated Rag Trade and Recycle Market. Unlike a garage sale-style event, this market encourages stallholders to sell only good quality, current or last season stock, enabling shoppers to buy relatively new items for bargain prices. Merchandise includes garments, jewellery, shoes and more. The market's initiatives raise money for community projects and reducing waste.

Today, 11am-3pm, St Mary of the Cross Square, 8-18 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, free entry, ragtradeandrecyclemarket.com.au

BONBEACH

Take the kids, pack a picnic blanket and enjoy fresh food and coffee at the Bonbeach Farmers' Market. Featuring more than 40 stalls, vendors include Cocoa Rhapsody, suppliers of organic chocolates, and Willow Zen, which sells free-range goodies from Gippsland. Green thumbs can find seedlings from Balcony Herbs, while Jonella Farm has fully grown vegetables, including asparagus and snowpeas, for sale.

Tomorrow, 8.30am-12.30pm, Bonbeach Primary School, 29-36 Breeze Street, Bonbeach, $2 entry, children free, vfma.org.au

ART

Meet the students from Monash University's faculty of art, design and architecture and check out their display of wearable art creations, inspired by Melbourne's iconic houses, in Wearing the Private City. Seven teams, comprised of Gottlieb House, Lyon Housemuseum, Walsh Street, Hill Street House, River House, Smith Great Aussie Home and Fitzroy Sheetmetal Factory, will have their final pieces judged by a panel that includes the Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley.

Today, 5pm-7pm, MPavilion, Queen Victoria Gardens, St Kilda Road, city, free, artdes.monash.edu.au

TALK

Naomi Klein, author, journalist, activist and 2016 Sydney Peace Prize winner, shares her views on climate change in an exclusive event presented by The Wheeler Centre. The Canadian native will discuss the consequences of climate change via paradigms relating to her home country, Australia, and the world. Klein shares her philosophy on the way forward, as elaborated in her international campaign and new book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate.

Today, 7.30pm, Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, city, $20-$35, 9094 7800, wheelercentre.com

EXHIBITION

THE CITY SPEAKS

The definition of art is questioned and challenged as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art presents installations, spoken word and live performances on Melbourne's streets and in public spaces for its series, The City Speaks. Society and art merge in pieces such as The Pedestrians, a walking tour of the city led by artists and writers. Other contributions include The Performer by Jacqui Shelton and The Signifier by Raquel Ormella. Ends November 20.

Today and tomorrow, various times and venues, city, free, 9697 9999, accaonline.org.au

BALLARAT

The Art Gallery of New South Wales' 2016 Archibald Prize touring exhibition has landed in Ballarat. Louise Hearman's winning portrait of Barry Humphries will be among 50 submitted portraits on display, including the Packing Room Prize winner of MasterChef host George Calombaris. The Archibald Prize is considered the most prestigious portraiture prize in Australia, with the country's politicians, fashion designers, sporting heroes and celebrities often chosen as subjects. The exhibition is open until November 27.

Today and tomorrow, 10am-5pm, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, $7.50-$15, 5320 5858, artgalleryofballarat.com.au