Friday
Ballarat Lyric Theatre presents Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
Witness one of the most unique productions out there during this season of Jekyll and Hyde. The dark and mysterious performance explores duality and at time delves into pure insanity.
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When: Feb 28 - March 10.
Where: Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree.
Twilight Talks - David Glenn
David Glenn is the proprietor of Lambley Nursery in Ascot, twenty minutes from Ballarat. His dry garden, which he has made with his wife, artist Criss Canning, has a worldwide reputation.
When: 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
Where: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street.
Tickets: $10.
Ballarat Backyard Tasters
Kick back, relax and enjoy summer in Ballarat’s CBD at the annual City of Ballarat’s Backyard Tasters event. Every Summer, Alfred Deakin Place transforms into a public space of music, fabulous food, arresting artistry and good company.
When: 5.30pm - 8.30pm.
Where: Alfred Deakin Place.
Tickets: Free.
Red Cave Records Showcase
See some of Ballarat's best young independent artists showcase the musical prowess at Karova Lounge during Friday night's Red Cave Records Showcase.
When: 8.30pm.
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $10.
Saturday
Ballarat Parkrun
Providing a great opportunity to get out and test yourself against other runners and walkers in the region, Ballarat Parkrun is a fantastic way to keep fit and motivated.
When: 8am - 10am.
Where: Victoria Park.
Tickets: Free.
Victorian Cycling Criterium Championships
Come down to Victoria Park to see some of the regions most elite cyclists compete during the Victorian Cycling Criterium Championships.
When: 8.30am - 5pm.
Where: Victoria Park.
Tickets: Free.
Here are all of Saturday's markets in the Ballarat region.
Bridge Mall Farmers Market
When: 9am - 1pm.
Where: The Bridge Mall.
Daylesford Farmers Market
When: 9am - 1pm.
Where: Daylesford Primary School, 102 Vincent St, Daylesford.
Beaufort Market
When: 9am - 12pm.
Where: Beaufort Memorial Park, Corner of Havelock and Livingstone Streets, Beaufort.
Ballarat Produce Swap
When: 9.30am - 11.30am.
Where: Ballarat Community Garden, Corner of Queen Street & Dytes Parade, Ballarat.
FFA Cup: Sebastopol Vikings vs White Star Dandenong
The Vikings will enter with plenty of confidence having defeated Golden Plains 5-0 recently. They have also added a number of key recruits since then, further bolstering the side.
When: 2pm.
Where: Morshead Park.
Tickets: Free.
Sunday
Mountain of Fun Run
Dunnstown’s Mountain of Fun Run title is up for grabs with the man who’s dominated the event out of contention this year. Five-time winner Nic van Raaphorst won’t take part in this Sunday’s event as he battles to overcome a nagging hip injury. The event is a fundraiser for St Brendan’s Primary School at Dunnstown.
When: 8.30am.
Where:
Here are all of Sunday's markets in the Ballarat region.
Maryborough Lions Market
When: 8am - 1pm.
Where: Corner of Nolan and Alma Streets, Maryborough.
Ballarat Market
When: 8am - 1pm.
Where: Ballarat Showgrounds, Creswick Road.
Daylesford Market at the station.
When: 8am - 3pm.
Where: Daylesford Railway Station.
Ballarat Community Garden Autumn Festival
This weekend's Ballarat Community Garden Autumn Festival is set to be a great opportunity to learn and experience how to put together a fantastic garden at home.
When: 11am - 3pm.
Where: Ballarat Community Garden in Ballarat East.
Tickets: Free.
Lake Burrumbeet Family Fun Day
Community members are invited to discover the beauty and significance of Lake Burrumbeet at a free Family Fun Day this Sunday. DELWP, with support from project partners, is asking community groups, residents and visitors to help shape a community vision for Lake Burrumbeet.
When: 11am - 3pm.
Where: Lake Burrumbeet South shore, access via Cuthberts Road.
Tickets: Free.
BCA twenty20 final - East Ballarat v Mt Clear
Mt Clear and East Ballarat will face-off in the Ballarat Cricket Association twenty20 grand final on Sunday. The Hawks enjoyed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Golden Point to qualify while the Mounties stormed through Darley's batting line-up to book a place in the grand final.
When: 3.30pm - 5pm.
Where: Alfredton Oval.
Tickets: Free.
