Urban Calligraphy Performance
Dandenong will join Berlin, Beirut and Karachi in hosting this performance that aims to give local artists and community members the chance to use the Harmony Square urban screen as a canvas for expression.
This free performance will feature Hamza Abu Ayyash.
– Dandenong Library and Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 4.30pm to 6pm. Bookings are essential for the workshop. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.
Short Cuts Film Festival
The film program which will make audiences laugh, cry and think with movies from across the world.
– Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are $10. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Meditation retreat day
This day of meditation practices and creativity will support participants to appreciate sound and silence, stillness and movement.
– The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Sunday 24 June, 9.45pm to 2.30pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call 9791 8664 or email theopendoor@ssjg.org.au.
Emerging writers
Through practical exercises and expert tips, Elizabeth Flux will help participants at this free workshop to develop key tools to kick-start their writing journey.
– Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 11am to 1pm. Online bookings are essential. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.
Podcasting workshop
Lindsey Green will explore the ins and outs of making a podcast, from conceiving an idea to recording, producing and getting it out there.
Participants at this free event can bring along their voice and thoughts to get started on making their own podcast.
– Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 2pm to 4pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information. Bookings are essential. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.
Comic workshop
Participants can illustrate their ideas and see them come to life in this introductory session for aspiring comic artists.
Marc Pearson will show how to plot each page, and how to convey meaning with a combination of writing and drawing.
– Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Library, Springvale. Saturday 23 June, 2pm to 4pm. Bookings are essential. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.
The Dandy Slam
Spoken word artists and poets will perform their work, from the humorous to the heartfelt and the poetic to the playful.
– Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 6.30pm. Bookings are essential. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.
One World Festival
This event will bring together men, women and youths to compete in basketball and soccer tournaments to celebrate Refugee Week.
The free event will also feature a badminton clinic, tae kwon do, dance demonstrations, live entertainment, free activities and food.
– Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Sunday 24 June, 10am to 5pm. Call Sharon on 0400 867 874 for more information or to register for tournaments.
