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Williamstown Heritage Walking Tours . . . step back in time 2025
Mar 4
Williamstown Heritage Walking Tours . . . step back in time 2025

Unlock the secrets of the historic Williamstown waterfront and seaport on a free guided walking tour. Explore hidden lanes, a burial ground, an abandoned morgue, historical buildings and monuments.

EUPHORIC
May 31
EUPHORIC

EUPHORIC is a dazzling, out-of-the-box variety show that promises an unforgettable night of bold and exhilarating entertainment. Featuring a spectacular lineup of comedy, burlesque, drag, dance, and music, this show pushes boundaries and redefines live performance. Perfect for those who crave something unique and exciting, EUPHORIC is a celebration of creativity and diversity, delivered by an incredibly talented cast. Whether you’re a fan of high-energy dance numbers, jaw-dropping burlesque, or side-splitting comedy, this show has something for everyone.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic. Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night to remember!

This weekend, Xiu Xiu is returning to The Substation stage with their latest album 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips – Jamie Stewart's dynamic songbook embracing a determined restlessness without fear. ⁠ ⁠ πŸ“… 5-6 Ap
Coming up at Woods Street Arts Space this autumn school holidays: young people (aged 12 to 17) are invited to join artist John Mathet for a free, fun and practical creative workshop.⁠ ⁠ πŸ“… Monday 14 April, 12pm to 4pm⁠ πŸ“ Woods Street Arts Space, Lav
Heritage Hobsons Bay returns in 2025 with the theme ‘Unearthed’, revealing the past and bringing diverse histories and stories to light. ⁠ ⁠ With a program of more than 25 events from 21 April to 4 May, including talks, walks, workshops,
Newport Jazz Festival returns in May with a fabulous lineup of artists including Joys Ngambi, Bob Sedergreen, the Sarah MacLaine Quartet and many more. ⁠ ⁠ πŸ“… 2 - 4 May⁠ πŸ“ Various venues, including Newport Bowls Club, The Scout Hall and Newport Libr
Louis Joel Arts & Community is inviting expressions of interest for its community exhibition 'Nature is a Home' in June 2025. ⁠ ⁠ Is caring for the Earth and caring for each other any different? This exhibition, aligning with Louis Joel's 20th ye
Celebrate First Nations culture and biodiversity in Hobsons Bay with Bollam Boollam Willum on Sunday 6 April.⁠ ⁠ Boollam Boollam Willum, meaning 'where butterflies live', reflects the importance of this land, celebrating the unique connection between
Cultural Diversity Week continued today with the wonderful Melbourne Yangtze Zen Drums at Louis Joel Arts & Community (@louisjoelartscommunity) earlier this afternoon πŸ₯βœ¨ There are plenty of other great, free activities happening as part of Hobs
Curious about the creative goings on in that grand brick building by the train line? Want to learn more?⁠ ⁠ Well, you're in luck! @thesubstation is hosting a special Neighbourhood Night on Thursday 3 April! ⚑⁠ ⁠ This free event, organised by The Subs
Where was this photo taken? Who are these fashionable folks from yesteryear? πŸ€”β  ⁠ If you love history, quizzes and competitions, it's your time to shine with Heritage Hobsons Bay Trivia on 16 April! ⁠ ⁠ Bookings are now open for tables of 8, so get
Join artist MeiMei Hodgkinson for a special Chinese embroidery workshop tomorrow at Woods Street Arts Space! Bring new meaning to an old object through the exploration of textile embellishment techniques. ⁠ ⁠ πŸ“… Tomorrow (Tuesday 18 March), 10am to 1
Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week with a range of events and activities around Hobsons Bay, including the F7 Drummers and Maidens of Polynesia at Woods Street Arts Space this Saturday 22 March!⁠ ⁠ F7 Soul Drummers and the Maidens of Polynesia perform
Anybody up for a spot of tennis? We hope you have a splendid weekend out in the sun, like these folks back in Altona, circa 1930! 🎾 #FlashbackFriday Image source: Museums Victoria / @museumsvictoria
Now flying at Airtime – 'Street Dreams: Young Creators' A new exhibition at Airtime outdoor exhibition space inspired by street art and featuring work by emerging young artists. Through a series of workshops led by established mural artist Lu
It's almost Cultural Diversity Week, and to celebrate we have a huge variety of free activities happening around Hobsons Bay! Book now to avoid missing out! ⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Some of the fabulous highlights include ⭐⁠ ⁠ Monday 17 March - Māori Weaving workshop,
In late 2024, local arts organisation @wstrnedge presented a special iteration of its Open Stage event series at @thesubstation in Newport. 'Sonder', was a night of storytelling through live performance, music and spoken word that celebrated connect
Creative opportunities incoming βœ¨πŸ“§βœ¨β  ⁠ Expressions of interest are on now open for our Airtime and Laneway Gallery programs in 2025-2026.⁠ ⁠ Laneway Gallery is an outdoor exhibition space on the exterior of Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton. Exhib
Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week this March with a variety of free activities happening around Hobsons Bay!⁠ ⁠ With more than 120 languages spoken across the city, Hobsons Bay is a vibrant blend of cultures. The 'Cultures of the World' program invit
See Newport Lakes in a new light, experience Altona Beach at low tide through a Rothko-esque lens, or embrace the nostalgia of Franco Cozzo's famous furniture in @hobsonsbayartssociety's exhibition 'West Side Stories' - now on display at Altona's Civ
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on 8 March to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. ⁠ ⁠ Join u
Autumn has arrived and the Woods Street Arts Space program for 2025 is in full swing!⁠ ⁠ Explore the range of community workshops on offer via the Woods Street What's On page (link in bio).⁠ ⁠ More workshops to be announced soon. ⁠ ⁠ πŸ‚βœ¨ ⁠ ⁠ Pictured