Friday
Lime Cordial at Karova
Sydney sibling duo Louis and Oli Leimbach’s band Lime Cordiale are bringing their brand of slightly surfy, sunny indie tunes to Ballarat.
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Oli told The Courier the latest song was an “extension” from their debut Permanent Vacation, released in 2017.
“The first album tends to be a collection of songs from the last three years,” he said.
“But with the second album, you’re practiced in doing it and it’s a little bit more focused. But you also feel more free to get wacky and weird.”
When: 8pm.
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $23.50.
Mike Noga at The Eastern
After touring the world as a solo act and The Drones, Mike Noga is in Ballarat performing songs from all three of his solo albums.
His show is sure to be an intimate affair showcasing one of the most recognised and respected faces in the Australian music world.
When: 8pm.
When: The Eastern, 81 Hummfray Street North, Ballarat.
Tickets: $12.25. 18+
Saturday
Creswick Farmers Market
Offering a variety of unique locally made goods ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made delicacies, free live music and over 90 specialist boutique sites, there is something for everyone at the Creswick Farmers Market.
When: 9am – 1pm.
Where: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, 19-21 Victoria Street, Creswick.
Tickets: Free.
Girls Rock! Benefit
Head over to The Eastern to sponsor campers in attending the Girls Rock! camp 2019. The camp aims to amplifying the voices of female, trans and gender diverse youth through music education and positive mentorship.
Local and Melbourne talent Bad Bangs, Honey Hunter, Floc, Remain Impartial, Short Fuze, Nervous Pedestrians and Lucy Timms will be rocking The Eastern across the evening
When: 7pm – 12am.
Where: The Eastern, 81 Hummfray Street North, Ballarat.
Tickets: $10 at the door.
Very Vaudeville Xmas Variety show
Jingle your bells and deck the halls as The Old Married Couple presents a ‘Very Vaudeville Xmas Variety show’.
The novelty duo will fill your stocking with cheer as they share a night of distinctive 20’s inspired Dixieland toots and hoots with some extra special Christmas treats thrown in.
When: 8pm.
Where: The Cabaret Club, 4/9367 Western Highway, Warrenheip.
Tickets: $30.
White Blanks
Coming off playing The Metro in Sydney with Skegss, White Blanks will be touring across the country this Summer, celebrating the release of their new EP ‘Being’.
When: 8.30pm.
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $13.30.
Sunday
Ballarat Market
Come down to the Ballarat Showgrounds to shop local stalls, try amazing food and maybe find some amazing Christmas gifts.
When: 8am – 1pm.
Where: Ballarat Showgrounds.
Tickets: Free.
Daylesford Sunday Market
Daylesford train station is sure to be bustling with activity as people peruse through the countless stalls and food vendors.
When: 8am – 3pm.
Where: Daylesford Railway Station.
Tickets: Free.
Talbot Farmers Market
On the third Sunday of every month the tiny town of Talbot comes alive as thousands of visitors enjoy the vibrant village atmosphere of the Talbot Farmers Market.
When: 9am – 1pm.
Where: Heritage Precinct, Scandinavian Crescent & Camp Street, Talbot.
Tickets: Free.
Neil Street Christmas Musical
The 45 person choir and 12 piece orchestra will be putting on a show for all to see at this years “Christmas Musical”.
‘The Promised Hope’ will include songs like ‘Night Before Christmas’ and ‘Soon and Very Soon’.
When: 10am.
Where: The Neil Street Uniting Church, Macarthur St & Neill St, Soldiers Hill.
Tickets: Free.
Art Gallery of Ballarat SUMMER LAUNCH
Come to the Gallery’s end-of-year LAUNCH to celebrate the opening of new summer exhibitions LOCALS RULE: Identity, Eliza-Jane Gilchrist: Strange Garden and Lumina Collective: Echoes and to revisit our continuing exhibitions Louiseann King: solis, Marlene Gilson and The Numina Sisters.
When: 2pm – 5pm.
Where: 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
An Afternoon on the Green at Keebles
Australian theatre performers Carrie Barr, Sophie Viskich and Annie Stanford will be taking you on a musical journey all around the world, with songs from Music theatre, Disney, Opera and of course, Christmas at the gorgeous Keebles Country House in Clunes.
When: 2.30pm.
Where: Keebles Country House, 114 Bailey St, Clunes.
Tickets: Free for children under 12, $25 for concession, $50 for adults.
Anna Oliphant Wright at the Lost Ones
Local singer-songwriter Anna Oliphant Wright discovered her love of music in primary school, and has since been wowing audiences across the region.
When: 3pm – 5pm.
Where: The Lost Ones Basement Bar, 14 Camp Street, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Witness the story of the coming of Jesus Christ through bible verses and music at this year's Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
When: 7pm.
Where: Cathedral Church of Christ the King, 49 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
Ballarat Christmas Carols
Bring your deck chairs down to Mars Stadium and enjoy a fantastic night of Christmas spirit.
There will be food, kids entertainment and activities for a whole family to enjoy prior to the performances kicking off at 7.30pm.
When: 7.30pm (doors at 4pm).
Where: Mars Stadium.
Tickets: Free.
Ongoing
Bren Luke – drawings inspired by the films of Yasujiro Ozu (and other work)
This exhibition is a collection of drawings and paintings inspired by the films of Yasujiro Ozu as well as a large selection of other various work completed over the past few years by Ballarat artist Bren Luke.
When: November 12 – December 17.
Where: Mercure Ballarat, 613 Main Road, Golden Point.
Tickets: Free.
Kikie Wilkins Photography Exhibition
Offering a glimpse into Kikie Wilkins’ home town of Tucson, Arizona, Mexico and surrounding areas, this exhibition is an opportunity to take a peek into the world of his and see why he loves where he lives.
When: November 14 – February 2.
Where: 102 Main Road, Bakery Hill.
Tickets: Free.
RELOAD: Back To The 80s
Showcasing FedUni’s Ballarat Art School Alumni, this exhibition will display some unique pieces these students have produced since leaving the university.
The exhibition will be running until early February.
When: December 15 – February 2.
Where: Post Office Gallery, Corner Sturt Street and, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.