TRIO OF LAUGHSwhat: Tripod’s triumphant return
when: today and tomorrow
Funny musical men Tripod will premiere their brand new work Men of Substance at The Arts Centre’s Playhouse tonight and tomorrow. The show is packed with fresh gags and songs from the trio, who are Comedy Festival regulars and recently returned from a tour of Europe and the US, where they were artists-in-residence at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. If you’re looking for a laugh before next month’s Comedy Festival, this is just the ticket. Adult tickets are $35. Visit artscentremelbourne.com.au.
PASSION FOR PRE-LOVED FASHION
what: be in the market for a new outfit
when: Sunday
Trash and treasure markets can be fun, but for the time-strapped among us, it can be hard to find the time to sift through rack after rack of clothes with no luck. That’s where Take 2 Markets come into play. The women’s recycled fashion market, which has been running since 2007, returns for the first time this year on Saturday at Northcote Town Hall. More than 40 stalls will be selling pre-loved clothing items ranging from designer duds to local labels. Even better, all the hard work in finding some beautiful bargains has been done for you. Entry is $3. From 10am until 3pm at
189 High Street, Northcote. Visit take2markets.com.au.
MUSO S MUSE AND AMUSE
what: Amanda Palmer and Meow Meow in coversation
when: Friday.
What happens when you get musician and political activist Amanda Palmer (pictured right) in a room with cabaret art queen Meow Meow? All will be revealed tomorrow night as the pair join forces at the Athenaeum Theatre for a two-way conversation about love, life and creation. Palmer is best known for her role as front woman of The Dresden Dolls, while Meow Meow is in Melbourne fresh from a series of solo concerts at the legendary Apollo on London’s West End. Adult tickets are $20. From 7.30pm at 188 Collins Street, city.
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PLAYING AROUND
what: theatrical readings
when: until Saturday
Five new Australian plays will have their first public readings this week as part of the annual National Play Festival. The event, which runs until Saturday, comprises readings, talks and panel discussions suitable for industry types or just theatre buffs. The five readings include works by Gary Abrahams, Vanessa Bates and Nicki Bloom. The program also includes an event celebrating the early years of Melbourne’s theatre scene, and the chance to hear new works by Scottish writers Morna Pearson and Lynda Radley. Single session tickets are $20. At Malthouse Theatre,
113 Sturt Street, Southbank. Visit nationalplayfestival.org.au
A DECADE DOWNSTAIRS
what: arts venue turns 10
when: Saturday
Flinders Lane venue fortyfivedownstairs has been a jack of all trades since its opening a decade ago. The venue supports independent and thought-provoking art forms, ranging from photography and theatre to musical recitals, debates and stand-up comedy. On Saturday, fortyfivedownstairs will celebrate its 10th birthday in style with a huge showcase featuring some of the venue’s favourite artists. Performers include Fiona Roake, Michael Dalley and Benn Bennett. The $45 ticket price includes a glass of wine on arrival. From 7.30pm at 45 Flinders Lane, city. Visit fortyfivedownstairs.com
G O LOOPY
what: animation competition
when: Tuesday
Want to prove yourself as a talented animator? You could do worse than enter the monthly Loopdeloop animation challenge. Each month, animators from around the globe create a new looping animation based on a particular topic and load their work online. On the last Tuesday of the month, all of the posted loops are compiled and screened live at Loop Bar (23 Meyers Place, city). A monthly winner enters the esteemed hall of fame and has their work featured for the next month. From 7pm. Entry is free. Visit looponline.com.au
DINOSAU RS ROCK ON
what: album launch
when: Tuesday
Brisbane four-piece Last Dinosaurs have had a summer to remember. In the past few months, the indie rockers have clocked up a YouTube smash (the video clip for new single Zoom), supported it-boys Foster the People on a national tour and prepared for the release of their debut album In a Million Years (out on March 3). The band will launch the album on Tuesday with support from Them Swoops. Tickets are $12 plus booking fee. At The Toff in Town, level 2, 252 Swanston Street, city. Visit thetoffintown.com
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