Story telling becomes the story in The Antipodes @redstitch, Memo goes mellow with The Ember Bar Monday through Wednesday @memomusichall, Vietnam vets on stage @AlexTheatreStk, Suzanne Vega @PalaisTheatre, possibly the greatest of all food films @astor_theatre
TWISK – This Week in St Kilda
The Ember Bar @ Memo
Mondays – Wednesdays, 5 pm – late
The crew at Memo have opened the doors as a lounge bar with music three nights each week. Entry is free and no booking is required. Monday nights are billed as The Acland Street Express, featuring blues, soul and roots from 8 pm.
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Donk @ space2b
Tuesday 31 July – 30 August, Tues – Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 1 – 2 pm
Paintings from the shed, by Russel Comte
PVT. Wars @ Alex
Until Saturday 4 August
It’s 1975. Three U.S Servicemen, now Vietnam veterans, find themselves in a hospital. They tease, torment, and amuse each other in a vain attempt to distract from the reality of returning to a world that doesn’t want them. $35/$30
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The Wolfe Brothers @ Memo
Thursday 2 August, 7.30 pm
The Wolfe Brothers, one of the most exciting country rock bands to emerge out of Australia! $32 / $23 YouTube
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Snow Patrol @ Palais
Thursday 2 August, 8 pm
Mega-selling Scottish-Irish alt-rock outfit. $130
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Suzanne Vega @ Palais
Friday 3 August, 8 pm
You know the songs. Suzanne will be supported by Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier
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MIFF 2018 Special Event: Tampopo @ Astor
Sunday 5 August, 1.30 pm
The greatest of all food films. Simmering in newly restored 4K digital splendour, Juzo Itami’s cult classic Western about a band of ronin on the quest to find the perfect ramen noodle recipe.
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Ongoing
The Antipodes @ Red Stitch
Until 12 August
TWISK REVIEW: A dynamic cast unpack the story of all stories, playing with myth, time and power. Watch on as the plot spirals towards … where it all started. Clever storytelling that stays with you long after the applause.
Don’t delay, the last Red Stitch season sold out!
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PUFFS extended @ Alex
Until Sunday 12 August
PUFFS has been extended so you can catch more of the magic.
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