Mud and Blood is a compelling 80-minute WWI play about the sacrifices of men and women a century ago at war and at home. Potent themes of family, duty, loyalty, trauma, betrayal, legacy and grief vividly unfold for the newly declared nation of Australia.

Where: Mechanics Institute

When: 12.30 pm and 7 pm

Tickets: $29 - $39

Luncheon with Paul Roos

Presented by Westvic Academy of Sport in Business, Paul Roos will discuss life, leadership and coaching/

Where: Mechanics Institute

When: 12 - 2pm

Tickets: $75

Plate Up Ballarat event at Pipers

Showcasing quality seafood within an amazing setting, enjoy a three course meal matched with local wines at Pipers By The Lake.

Where: Pipers By The Lake

When: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Tickets: $85

Creswick Farmers Market

Free live music and over 90 specialist boutique sites, offering a variety of unique locally made goods ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made delicacies, something for everyone. Talk directly to producers and designers, learn about the ingredients and processes that brought the item to you.

Where: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre

When: 9am to 1pm

Ballarat Community Garden Working Bee

Community garden members are getting together to help keep the garden in good shape.

Where: Ballarat Community Garden, Cnr Queen Street & Dytes Parade

When: 9.30am to 11.30am

Alfredton Hair and Beauty Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser

D&A will be playing live in the salon, there will be a sausage sizzle, Harley rides, raffles and a pie eating competition. 100 per cent of profits will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Research Australia.

Where: 1775 - 1777 Sturt Street Alfredton

When: 2.30pm to 5.30pm

ESPAA- EL VITO - The Spirit of Spain & Tango. Piano & Guitar Recital

Nicholas Young joins internationally renowned 10-string virtuoso Guitarist Matthew Fagan, combining musical passion and virtuosity to celebrate the Spirit of Spain, El Vito and Tango.

Where: The Art Gallery of Ballarat

When: 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Tickets: $10 - $30

The Variety Show With Sasha Starr

A line up of drag, comedy, music, magic and more. Enjoy two side splitting acts of entertainment where nothing will be left to the imagination and anything is possible.

Where: The Cabaret Club,

When: 8.30pm, doors open 6.30pm

Tickets: $24 to $30

Kick Out The Jams Vol.4 at the Eastern

Ramdaddy & The Eastern are proud to announce the return of Ballarat's favourite day fest KICK OUT THE JAMS! Drunk Mums, Mesa Cosa, Bananagun, The Baudelairesm Electric Mud & More

Where: The Eastern Station Hotel

When: From 12pm

Tickets: $34.70

Dance talents at Faux Bar Social Club

Upstairs Downstairs/ Midnight Turk / Groove Sweat - show casing some of Melbourne's rising dance talents for one night only.

Where: Faux Bar Social Club, Mair Street

When: 9pm

Tickets: $10 - $30

Brewer's Breakfast

The Mallow and House of Malt present a brew day with Peter Aldred from the Federation University Brewing Program. The day will start with a brewer's breakfast, followed by an explanation of the brewing process. The brew day will follow, utilising a medium sized home-brewing setup, and ingredients supplied by House of Malt. Tickets include Brewer's Breakfast, drinks throughout the day and the opportunity to learn from industry experts

Where: The Mallow Hotel

When: 8.30am to 5pm

Tickets: $110

Lavendula Autumn Harvest Festival

A celebration of the land, the people who work it and the harvest Music, demonstrations, artisan stallholders and kids' activities.

Where: 350 Hepburn - Newstead Road, Shepherd's Flat.

When: 10 am - 5 pm

Tickets: $6 adult, $2 child

Gilbert & Sullivans's "Patience" performed by The Savoy Opera Company

Melbourne's premier Gilbert & Sullivan Company, Savoy Opera Company Inc., are bringing Patience to Ballarat's Mechanic's Institute on the 19th of May. Patience was Gilbert & Sullivan's sixth collaboration, opened in London in 1881, and ran for 578 performances.

Where: The Minerva Space, The Mechanics Insitiute, 117 Sturt St

When: 2pm

Tickets: $25 Adults, $10 Child

Talbot Farmers Market

Seasonal and organic fruit and vegetables, artisan cheese, bread, wine, oils, sauces and much more.

Where: Scandinavian Crescent and Camp Street

When: 9 am - 1 pm

RSPCA Million Paws Walk 25th Anniversary

Walk with your pooch to fight animal cruelty.

Where: Oak Ave, Newington VIC 3350

When: 9 am - 1pm

Tickets: Adult $20.70, under 18 $10.80, family $45, concession $15.30

Walk It Off - Ballarat Allied Health

A part of Plate Up Ballarat, a walk through the streets of Ballarat CBD to highlight the benefit of balancing food and exercise. Concludes with free coffee and healthy snacks.

Where: Walk starts at the Civic Hall

When: 9 - 11am

Tickets: Free