What’s On (February 15-21)
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AFL NAB Cup – Carlton Vs North Melbourne
When:
Today from 4.40pm.
Where:
Eureka Stadium, Creswick Road, Ballarat.
Details:
North Melbourne and Carlton will go head-to-head in their pre-season clash, presenting a rare and exciting opportunity to watch an AFL game live in Ballarat. Adults cost $18, children $4. For more details, phone 5330 5555 or go to ticketmaster.com.au
Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival
When:
Today and tomorrow
Where:
Various locations in Lydiard & Camp streets, Ballarat.
Details:
The Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival takes over the streets of the Ballarat CBD and celebrates all things rockabilly, incorporating art, fashion and nostalgia. Day events are family friendly and offer a market, music and car show. In the evening, music and dance events will be held at various venues, refer to website at www.ballaratbeat.com.au for details. Day entry costs $10, single entry passes $60, weekend passes $120.
John Waters – Looking through a Glass Onion
When:
Today at 8pm.
Where:
Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, 1220 Howitt Street.
Details:
For the audience this is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time, John Lennon. With 31 songs performed including, to name a few, A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
Adults cost $55, concession $50. For more details, phone 5338 0980 or visit
www.wcpa.com.au
Ballarat Cycle Classic
When:
Tomorrow
Where:
Lake Wendouree, Windmill Drive.
Details:
Take part in an iconic community event along the Australian National Road Cycling course. This an event for all fitness levels and cycling abilities, there is a 50km, 60km, 85km and 100km course or take part in the family relay ride around Lake Wendouree. Do as many or as few laps in the two and a half time limit. Refer to the website for costs to enter, spectators are free. For more details, phone 5320 2037 or visitwww.ballaratcycleclassic.com.au
Ballarat Open Mic Comedy
When:
Tomorrow between 8-10pm.
Where:
Babushka Lounge, 55 Humffray Street North.
Details:
A regular open mic comedy night featuring comedians from Ballarat and beyond. Come for a laugh, it’s free. If you’ve ever wanted to have a crack at stand-up comedy then contact them on Facebook to book a five-minute spot. For more details, phone 5331 8459 or visithttp://www.facebook.com/ballaratopenmic
Ballarat Swap Meet
When:
Friday, February 21 to Saturday, February 22.
Where:
Airport Road, Mitchell Park.
Details:
Collectors and motoring enthusiasts will descend upon Ballarat in the hope of securing a bargain at the largest swap meet held in the Southern Hemisphere. More than 2000 site holders will be spruiking their wares at the event, which attracts more than 20,000 people. The Ballarat Swap Meet is a combined project of the Rotary clubs of Ballarat. Adults cost $10; children under 14 free.