Six things to do in Greater Dandenong

Bollywood dancers in Harmony Square.


Everything Indian

To celebrate the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and Indian Independence Day, on Saturday Harmony Square will host a flag-hoisting at 11am, Bollywood dancing from noon to 3pm, film screenings from 2.30pm, food stalls and a market.
Bend It Like Beckham will screen at 2.30pm, Famous in Ahmedabad at 4.30pm and The New Girl In Class at 5pm.

  • Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 13 August, 11am to 5.30pm. Free event. All welcome.


Havana Suite

Mia Salsjo developed multi-layered and collaged silkscreen prints during a residency in Havana, Cuba, last year. The Havana Suite exhibition captures her response to Cuban design, life and politics.

  • Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 4 to Saturday 27 August. 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.


States of Matter

This Me and My Dad program will teach children about explosions, dancing colour, coloured flames and liquid crystals.
It’s designed for children aged 7 to 11 years old and an accompanying parent or carer.

  • Level 2, Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 13 August, 2pm to 3.30pm. Call 1300 630 920 for bookings.


Springvale Rotary Sunday Market

Discover trash, treasure, plants, clothes, tools and more.

  • Springvale Railway Station, Springvale Road, Springvale. Sunday 14 August, 8am to 2pm. Entry is a gold coin. Call Loc Lam on 0425 806 006 or Bob Graham on 0438 303 939 for more information.


Live music at the market

Trio Terrasur aims to share the happiness of Latin American music.

  • Dandenong Market, corner Cleeland and Clow streets, Dandenong. Sunday 14 August, 11am to 2pm.

 
Sophie Koh.

Sophie Koh

The singer will perform songs influenced by Chinese poetry, performed on Western classical instruments.

  • Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Sunday 14 August, 2.30pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 concession. Call 8571 1666 for bookings. Walk-ups are welcome.