When: Saturday, 2-4pm, through to September 14.

Where:  Backspace Gallery   Huyghue House  15 Camp Street at Alfred Deakin Place and Police Lane, Ballarat.

Details: Inspired by his snorkelling trips to wetlands near Mount Gambier, Paul Anthony’s exhibition Beneath The Surface depicts this habitat in a variety of moods, and from a unique perspective. The imagery is different in that it comes from an alien environment that exists in reality, parallel to our own. For more details, email Deborah Klein  deborahklein@ballarat.vic.gov.au 

The Designer Craft Market

When: Saturday, September 13, 9am-2pm.

Where: Buninyong Town Hall, Learmonth Street, Buninyong.

Details: Showcasing high quality handcrafted items by talented local designers and artists. For more details, visit www.thedesignercraftmarketbuninyong.blogspot.com or email thedesignercraftmarket@gmail.com

The Australian Bee Gees Show

When: Saturday, 8pm.

Where: Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree.

Details: After 17 years on the world stage and over 4500 performances in over 45 countries, Stayin’ Alive – The Australian Bee Gees Show has evolved to become the definitive live celebration of the wonderful music written by the Brothers Gibb. For one night only be a part of the magic that is Stayin’ Alive. Entry is $55. For more details, phone 5338 0980 or visit www.wcpa.com.au

Display of new fragments of Eureka Flag

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Where: M.A.D.E, 102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat.  

Details: Two new fragments of The Flag of the Southern Cross (Eureka Flag) are on show alongside the original textile for the first time in over 100 years. The National Library of Australia has loaned M.A.D.E the first fragment of the Eureka Flag from the Riley Collection. The second piece of the Eureka Flag comes from Ballarat’s Val D’Angri, the first conservator of the Eureka Flag. For more details, phone 1800 287 113 or visit www.made.org

Barry Breen Poetry Book book launch

When: Saturday, 3-5pm.

Where: Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.

Details: Help celebrate with the launch of Barry Breen’s new illustrated book of poems titled Outside the Frame Poems from the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Free entry. For more details, phone 5320 5858 or visit www.artgalleryofballart.com.au

Dean Kite Festival

When: Sunday,12pm-4pm.

Where: Dean Recreation Reserve, Dean.

Details: Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height. See kite demonstrations, extreme kite buggying and join in on kite making workshops ($10) and activities with the Ballarat community circus. Sausage sizzle and afternoon tea available. Free entry. For more details, phone 0412 674 827. 

GIG GUIDE

SATURDAY

Irish Murphy's, Sturt Street: SKAD

B1 Gallery, 14 Camp Street: Tafabduhi: Ukuleles for West Papua (Black Orchid Stringband, Rose Turtle Ertler, Ballarat Ukelele Kollective, Mick Trembacth & Amie Brulee), 5pm, $15

Battlers Inn: Karaoke, 9pm, gold coin donation

Babushka Lounge: Pugsley Buzzard from New Orleans, $15

George Hotel: Rewind '80s in The Lounge, 9pm, $10; Shaun McKeegan in The Lane from 9.30pm, free; DJs in The is set toLounge from 10.30pm-3am, free

Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine: SWHAT with support from Spacejunk, $10, doors 8.30pm

Karova Lounge, corner Camp and Field streets: Celia Pavey with support from Al Parkinson, $15+bf, doors 8.30pm

X on Albert, Albert Street: Karaoke, 8pm-late

Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs: Gabe Atkinson (Under the Covers), 9pm, $5

Peter Lalor Hotel, Mair Street: Swamp Monkey in The Stables & karaoke in The Bar, 8.30pm

SUNDAY

Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine: Ben Salter (two sets), 4-6pm, free

Old Hepburn Hotel: Cisco Ceasar album launch, 4-7pm, $10

Castlemaine: Lot 19: Tafabduhi: Ukuleles for West Papua (Black Orchid Stringband, Rose Turtle Ertler), 6pm, $15

Babushka Lounge: 'Mini Day Out 8' Live music from 2pm-11pm, $10

To have your entertainment event included in the Gig Guide call Alicia Thomas on 5320 1631 or email features@thecourier.com.au before 4pm on Monday.