A local’s guide to the week ahead in St Kilda
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Christina Bianco’s Diva Moments @ Alex Theatre
Wednesday 8 March, Thursday 9 March, 8.15 pm
Celebrating the best vocalists of all time, Diva Moments features songs that made divas out of the women who sang them. $50/$40
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French Film Festival Gala @ Astor
Wednesday 8 March, 6.30 pm
The 28th Alliance Française French Film Festival kicks off at the Astor with the Melbourne Premier of The Odyssey (followed by a gala party). The film is a sweeping bio pic of celebrity oceanographer Jacques Cousteau; one rich in accomplishments, yet teeming with turmoil. Features Audrey Tautou and Lambert Wilson
Tix and info | YouTube trailer
Food Truck Fiesta @ South Beach
Thursday 9 March – Monday 13 March
Thursday and Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday – Monday 12 noon – 10 pm
The Food Truck Fiesta is returning to the shores of St Kilda with over 20 of Melbourne’s finest food trucks on rotation over 4 days, with bar and live local talent. Child and pet friendly event. Gold Coin Donation for local charity
More info
Mentals @ Memo
Friday 10 March, 8.40 pm
If you leave can I come too? Has got to be a classic line and this is a classic line up.
Tix and info
Mussel & Jazz @ South Melbourne Market
Saturday and Sunday 11 & 12 March, noon – late
Not in St Kilda but very tasty in more ways than one. Free music, great food, relaxed atmos. TWISK will be there.
More info and program
Beating Hearts Refugee fundraiser @ St Silas’ Anglican Church
Sunday 12 March, 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Also not in St Kilda but what the hell, it’s for two good asylum seeker causes. Hear from Julian Burnside QC and some young asylum-seekers. Enjoy the harmonies of The Pulse.
$25.00 waged, $10 concession, donations welcome
More info and tix
Hank Marvin Burger Biannual @ Alma Park
Monday 13 March, 11 am – 9 pm
Take your pick of 18 of Melbourne’s best burger vendors at the Burger Biannual. Yummy.
Info and sauces
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Rules for Living @ Red Stitch
Tuesday 14 March – 16 April
Drawing on theories of CBT, Rules for Living is an study of our perfectionist culture that exposes the neuroses beneath.
Tix and info
Dragon and Mi-Sex @ Memo
Friday and Saturday 17 & 18 March
Kiwi invasion! Are you old enough for this!
Tix and info