Happy New Year
Celebrate the Maori new year, Matariki, with performances, activities and New Zealand street food.
There’ll be performances by cultural group Nga Manu Waiata, moko face stencilling, weaving workshops, and food including hangi, raw fish, mussel fritters, NZ kina and fried bread burgers.
- Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Sunday 12 June, 11am to 2pm.
The Little Mermaid
Disney’s musical tale of the Hans Christian Andersen classic will come to life on stage with the Windmill Theatre Company. Saturday 11 June, 6pm. Sunday 12 June, 1.30pm. Friday 17 June, 7.30pm. Saturday 18 June, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Sunday 19 June, 1.30pm. Friday 24 June, 7.30pm. Saturday 25 June, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Sunday 26 June, 1.30pm.
Tickets are priced from $30. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 10 June, 7.30pm.
Round the Corner and on the Hill
Brendan Nicholl presents this exhibition showcasing his view of the world around him as a mysterious realm.
- Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 9 June to 8 July.
Creating connections
Connection Gallery will host a group exhibition by Leanne Beyer, Jean Smullen and Maria Tsiotsiovis.
In the Conservatory will feature paintings and mosaic sculptures based on earth garden elements.
- Connections Gallery, corner Walker and Mason streets, Dandenong. Until 16 June.
Family fun at the library
Playing with Lego, chess, puzzles and games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play.
A parent or carer must accompany children to this free activity. Sessions are not held during school or public holidays.
- Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays, 11am to noon. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Fridays, 4pm to 5pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.
Model Expo 2016
The Australian Model Expo is the biggest model show in Australia.
It will be held over three days and showcase everything involved in plastic modelling.
Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. Saturday 11 June, 11am to 5pm. Sunday 12 June, 10am to 5pm. Monday 13 June, 10am to 5pm. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults.
- Visit www.modelexpo.com.au for more information.
