Thursday
MUSIC AND ART: The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival features the Sutherland Trio performing The Mirror Has Three Faces with artwork by Carmel Wallace accompanying the concert from 8.30pm. For more details and tickets head to portfairyspringfest.com.au
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LIGHT UP: Be sure to check out the 16 neon sculptures around Liebig Street and Cannon Hill and take a picture with the artworks to get into the festive spirit. The sculptures will remain in place until after Christmas.
Friday
EXHIBITION: An all-abilities art exhibition features south-west creative talents who forged onward during throughout 2020. Behind The Mask opens at Tasty Plate and joins together the Studio A participants who's artworks reflect on the year that was.
MUSIC AND ART: The last night of The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival will see the Plexus performances reflecting the closing gala of the first festival with the same set. Artwork by Jane Downing will accompany PLEXUS: Pilgrimage.
ART: Check out some south-west artists' incredible work in The F Project's augmented reality exhibition at the FJ Garden.
DRUMS: For anyone wanting to meet new people and have a drum, don't miss out on this fun activity. Behind the Kiosk, participants must bring along their own drum and a picnic dinner afterwards is optional. For more information head to facebook.com/events/388185235886014/
Saturday
GALLERY: The Merri View Gallery is open this weekend from noon to 4pm with free admission for the new exhibition.
Q and A: Join artist Michelle Hamer in conversation at the Warrnambool Art Gallery to discuss her pertinent '2020 is Cancelled'. The exhibition gained national and international media and public attention as it explores the grittiness and confusion of the global pandemic. Beginning at 10.30, find out more about this intimate discussion via facebook.com/events/2871615349737536
MARKET: Dennington's Market by the Merri will begin at 9am and run until 1pm on The Esplanade across from ProviCo and feature a wide variety of stalls including jewellery, art, clothes, confectionery stall and a barbecue to bring together the Dennington community.
BOXING: Three workmates are preparing to turn Warrnambool Nissan and Kia into a boxing venue for an exhibition match at 4.30pm. A limited number of tickets are available due to COVID-19 crowd caps.
WOOL WONDERS: The Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill is having a free Fibre Festival. There will be Mill tours. yarns and knitwear for sale, stall holders, Timboon Fine Ice Cream, paddock2product will serve tea, coffee and scone and there will be guest speakers throughout the day. Head to gorwm.com.au/ for more information or to book.
EAT AND SING: Yani's Kitchen presents a night with three singer, three courses and three sets; A touch of Christmas by Triptych. Head to yaniskitchen.com/ for more details.
Sunday
GIFT SHOPPING: Warrnambool's Christmas Markets return to the Civic Green on Sunday from 9am-1pm. In its 21st year there will be arts and crafts, handmade gifts and food and drinks stalls.
ENVIRONMENT: Beach CleanUp has returned with a clean-up along the Warrnambool Foreshore and Breakwater area. Due to COVID Safe planning, people must bring their own protective gear and items to facilitate litter collection. The Clean-up begins at 10am with a well-deserved coffee at the Pavilion Cafe to cap the event off.
FRESH: Lake Pertobe will come alive from 8.30am with various south-west stall-holders sharing their produce at The Fresh Market.
LIVE MUSIC: Barnwood will take to the stage for an afternoon of music from 3pm. Bookings essential for dinner via 5565 8440
SPORT: Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club is holding Family Fast 4. Juniors players can grab their parents from 3pm. Bookings are essential via 0431 791 256.
Monday
CHRISTMAS DRIVE: Snap Fitness is hosting a toy and food drive for the Salvation Army. Head into the gym from 12pm to donate your food or toys to south-west families in the region.
Tuesday
CAREERS: Warrnambool police are hosting a recruitment event for those interested in joining the force. Three police members will be at the Warrnambool City Bowls Club from 6pm to chat about their experiences in the force and answer any questions. The session is a free and attendees must register for a ticket through Eventbrite.
Wednesday
MARKET: The Warrnambool Community Garden's market returns from 3.30pm to 6.30pm with stalls of fresh fruit and vegetables, seedlings and plants from within 150 kilometres of the city.
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