[UPDATED 25/1/21 – all information correct at time of publication. Please contact individual event organisers for confirmation prior to booking or attendance and adhere to COVID restrictions as applicable]
Friday, January 1st
* DANCING PLACE: CORHANWARRABUL (Mt. Dandenong) SENSORY WALK https://dancingplacecorhanwarrabul.com/sensory-walk/
January 1st – 26th
Walk from Trig Track car park (opposite CFA, Ridge Road, Kalorama) to Mt Corhanwarrabul (Burkes Lookout Reserve), exploring sensory activities along the way.
Visit https://dancingplacecorhanwarrabul.com/sensory-walk/ on a phone or device to view an interactive map of the Mt Dandenong paths and read a suggested task for 10 pinned locations.
Visitors are encouraged to upload to the same website their response for each site, in the form of a text, photo, short video or sound recording.
The sensory walk is a family-friendly, easy to moderate walk (with a few steep bits) that is great for encouraging observation of nature.
Visitors should allow 1.5 to two hours including return.
Saturday, January 2nd
* A FEAST OF SHAKESPEARE – CLOUDEHILL GARDENS [POSTPONED]
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd, from 6:30pm, Cloudehill Gardens
89 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda
OZACT, Australia’s premier ‘en plein air’ Shakespear company, brings together four abridged classics from their repertoire – HAMLET, PERICLES, KING LEAR and THE TEMPEST, performed in Olinda’s glorious Cloudehill Gardens.
General Admission $40
Book Online at https://www.cloudehill.com.au/twilight-events.html or call 9751 1009 to secure your tickets
* SOOKI SATURDAYS, SOOKI LOUNGE BELGRAVE
1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
Resident DJ’s Partyshirts Thompson, Wardrop, Oliver Winton, Ben Guenther and Connor Mac play over 2 rooms from 10pm to 3am.
* A FEAST OF SHAKESPEARE – CLOUDEHILL GARDENS [POSTPONED]
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd, from 6:30pm, Cloudehill Gardens
89 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda
* LIVE MUSIC – EDWARD NASS & 2 OLD DOGS
2pm – 5pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
Monday, January 4th
* FREE YOGA SESSIONS – BELGRAVE OUTDOOR POOL
7am – 8am in the gardens of Belgrave Outdoor Pool. 69 Best Street, Belgrave. Monday 4th to Friday 8th of January. Bookings not required.
Tuesday, January 5th
* FREE YOGA SESSIONS – BELGRAVE OUTDOOR POOL
7am – 8am, 69 Best Street, Belgrave.
* TUESDAY EVENING SOCIAL TENNIS – MILLER PARK TENNIS CLUB, THE BASIN
6pm – 9pm , Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
7:50pm – 8:45pm Soul House / South Asian Women’s Wellness Space, Belgrave
Wednesday, January 6th
* FREE YOGA SESSIONS – BELGRAVE OUTDOOR POOL
7am – 8am, 69 Best Street, Belgrave.
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – NATURE CLAY NESTS
Mount Evelyn Recreational Reserve – behind football oval, 45C Tramway Rd, Mt Evelyn 3796
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Connect with nature, engage with your creativity and incorporate STEM skills in this free school holiday program presented by Yarra Ranges Council. Design and build a nature nest to add to your garden and see who comes to visit.
COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions will be adhered to at all times to ensure the safety of participants and staff. Please ensure a ticket is booked for every attending child and adult. Book tickets online at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Events/Nature-Clay-Nests
* JOSE GARCIA PLAYS LIVE AT THE GOLDEN SPOON
6:45pm – 8:30pm, 23-25 McBride Street, Cockatoo.
Playing live and original blues and folk music at the Eastern Blues Association. This eastern suburbs born singer is the current winner of the Melbourne Blues Challenge and finalist of the International Blues Challenge. After having his home recordings, ‘Separated Through Time’, receive a nomination for Music Victoria’s ‘Best Blues Album’, Pollock is straight out of lockdown with a whole list of new original songs to perform all night.
Thursday, January 7th
* FREE YOGA SESSIONS – BELGRAVE OUTDOOR POOL
7am – 8am, 69 Best Street, Belgrave.
Friday, January 8th
* FREE YOGA SESSIONS – BELGRAVE OUTDOOR POOL
7am – 8am, 69 Best Street, Belgrave.
* YIN YOGA & MEDITATION (WEEKLY)
Ranges Integrative Health & The Studio, 125 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Selby
Yin Yoga and Meditation for Chakra Activation and Balancing.
Stretch and rest with deep guided meditation aligned with the moon phases.
$23 casual
$20 when booking 4 consecutive sessions – Note no class on the 15th of January.
Strictly 6 people only allowed in the studio at the moment to keep it safe.
Contact Nat to book: 0433 451 779
* ELLA HOOPER LIVE AT SOOKI LOUNGE
8pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
Tickets $39.80 including booking fee. Book online at https://bit.ly/EllaHooperSookiTix
Saturday, January 9th
* COFFEE & CARS, MOUNT EVELYN
Mount Evelyn Garden Centre 126 York Rd Mount Evelyn 8am-10am
* YOGA IN THE PARK (WEEKLY)
9am, Minak Reserve, Selby
* BEGINNERS HIKE, RJ HAMER ARBORETUM
9:30am, Chalet Road, Olinda
Beginners walk by HIKED, suitable for those new to hiking.
Duration: 7-9kms
Time: 2hrs
Grading: 2-3 ( With a few hill climbs)
Bring appropriate walking shoes, adequate water and snacks.
Cost : $10
Book online at https://www.facebook.com/events/396084205096706
* FREUD & THE FAMILY SOLUTION / THE WAX EATERS PLAY THE RAILYARD, TECOMA [CANCELLED]
8pm, The Railyard Saloon 1545 Burwood Highway, Tecoma
Sunday, January 10th
* COME & TRY ARCHERY SESSION, SHERBROOKE ARCHERS, UPPER FERNTREE GULLY
9:45am – 11:30am, 6 New Road, Upper Ferntree Gully.
Suitable for total beginners – no experience is necessary. All Instruction & equipment is supplied. Adults $20, kids $15. Bookings at www.comeandtryarchery.net.au, payment by cash or credit card on the day. Archery is an outdoor sport so please dress appropriately for the weather (no open-toed footwear allowed). Sessions scheduled for days of extreme weather will be cancelled or rescheduled. Please arrive by 9:45 to allow us to set you up with equipment – anyone turning up after 10:00 may miss the safety briefing and will be unable to shoot.
* LIVE MUSIC – THE ALICATS
2pm – 5pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
Monday, January 11th
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – SUNPRINTS
10am – 11:30am, Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
Explore the art of camera-less photography with the power of the sun and found objects. Invented in 1850’s, this process creates timeless blue and white prints.
BYO imagination and favourite small objects. Suitable for all ages.
Cost: $5
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
* NGV KIDS ON TOUR – PUPPETS WITH MISAKI KAWAI
11am – 11:45am, Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Suitable for Primary aged children or younger with the help of an adult.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Tuesday, January 12th
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – ORIGAMI & PAPER PLANES
10am – 11:30am, Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
Learn how to make paper models, including aerodynamic paper planes. There will be paper plane flying try outs and a take-home bag with more activities will be provided. Suitable for 8 -12 year olds.
Cost: $5
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
* NGV TEENS – INTERIOR DESIGN COLOUR THEORY
1pm – 2pm, Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Livestream event with free snacks. Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS CLUB
6:30pm – 9:30pm, Menzies Creek Hall. 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
First meeting of Menzies Creek Table Tennis Club, open to all residents but numbers limited due to COVID guidelines.
Wednesday, January 13th
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – CRAFT A BAG [CANCELLED]
9am-noon, Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
Discover the art of weaving with sustainable materials and create your own personally crafted lined shoulder bag.
Suitable for 7-12 year olds
Cost: $5
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
* NGV KIDS ON TOUR – CRITICAL CREATURES WITH TROY EMERY
11am – 11:45am, Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Suitable for Primary aged children or younger with the help of an adult.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Thursday, January 14th
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – CRAZY CARTOONING WITH ADAM WALLACE
10:30am – 11:30am, Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
Join renowned childrens’ author Adam Wallace as he talks about his books and then do crazy cartooning exercises. Every participant will draw an awesome picture to take home. Even reluctant readers and drawers will find this workshop achievable and fun. https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/
Suitable for Primary School ages
Cost: $5
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
* NGV TEENS – SUSTAINABLE FASHION
1pm – 2pm, Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Livestream event with free snacks. Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Noon – 5pm, Menzies Creek Hall. 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
Drop-in school holiday session, open to all ages.
* DANCE IN THE HILLS (WEEKLY EVENT)
7 pm – 9 pm, Belgrave South Community Hall, Gilmore Court, Belgrave South
Dance In The Hills is a collective of Conscious Dancers exploring Movement as Medicine. Each class includes lightly facilitated movement explorations with a Qualified Movement Teacher.
>7PM: Warm-Up
>>7:30PM: Opening Circle
>>9PM: Closing Circle
Space is limited, bookings essential.
www.trybooking.com/eventlist/artfulawareness
* SOOKI LOUNGE TRIVIA: HARRY POTTER EDITION
7pm – 10pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway Belgrave
Prizes for best dressed
Pre Register your team name and number of people by emailing sookilounge@gmail.com
Friday, January 15th
* NGV KIDS ON TOUR – COLOUR WITH DANIELLE BRUSTMAN
11am – 11:30am, Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Suits under-5’s
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY – OLINDA POOL PARTY, PIZZA AND FILM
Noon – 3:30pm. Olinda Community Pool, 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
Supervised by Olinda Community House staff.
Take a dip at Olinda Pool, eat pizza then kick back and watch a classic movie. BYO bathers and towel.
Remember to have appropriate sun protection. Suitable for competent swimmers
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
Cost: $5
Please advise of any dietary issues
Strictly Limited Capacity
http://bit.ly/ILove90sVol8SookiTix
Saturday, January 16th
* MONTROSE COMMUNITY MARKET
9am – 1:30pm, Cnr Leith & Mount Dandenong Tourist Roads, Montrose
* HILLS COMMUNITY GARDEN DIG-IN
9am – Noon, Alma Treloar Reserve, 79 Pakenham Road, Cockatoo.
Come down to the Hills Community Garden and get your hands dirty. Pretty up the garden beds and partake in a produce and seeds swap. Bring along some gardening gloves, tools and water and leave a positive mark.
* COCKATOO RSL POOL COMP GRAND FINAL
7pm – 10pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
Come along and spectate as the winners of 2020 compete to have their name on the trophy.
* SATURDAY EVENING BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS (WEEKLY)
8 pm – 9:30 pm, Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia, 33 Brooking Street, Upwey
* BELGRAVE HEIGHTS KIRTAN
6:30pm, 35 Vista Road, Belgrave Heights.
A free night of chanting, feasting, (dance if you like) and vegetarian and vegan Indian food. Share in a meditative community space. All welcome.
Sunday, January 17th
* EMERALD MARKET
9 am – 2 pm, 1 Kilvington Drive, Emerald
* TELOPEA ROAD WORKING BEE
9am – 11:45am, Teleopea Road, Emerald
~ Dress to cover up from sun and mozzies, work boots a must for safety.
~ Also bring your own hammer, jemmy bar, shovel, outdoor broom and plastic rake if you have them.
* DANDENONG RANGES HORSE & PONY CLUB SHOWJUMPING DAY
6:30am – 6:30pm, Lloyd Park, Cnr of Wellington and Belgrave-Hallam Roads, Belgrave South
State qualifying event for 2021 State Championships, two rounds and top score competitions.
* JOSE GARCIA AT BRUNCH ON MCBRIDE
11 am – 1 pm, Brunch on McBride, 44b McBride Street, Cockatoo
* OPEN MIC AT SOOKI LOUNGE (WEEKLY)
2 pm – 6 pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway Belgrave
* COCKATOO RSL SUNDAY SESSIONS – PARU & IN HARMONY
2pm – 5pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
* COLD HEART AT THE OAK TREE TAVERN
5 pm – 8 pm, The Oak Tree Tavern, 367 Forest Road, The Basin
Country, Honky Tonk, Hillbilly and Rockabilly music played live.
* BONNIE ANDERSON PERFORMING LIVE AT SOOKI LOUNGE
8pm – 11:30pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway Belgrave
http://bit.ly/BonnieAndersonSookiTix2021
Monday, January 18th
* OLINDA COMMUNITY HOUSE BOOK SALE (ALL WEEK)
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Olinda Community House, 79-81 Olinda Monbulk Rd Olinda
* PRESCHOOL PRINCESS BALLET WORKSHOP
* FREE TENNIS CLINIC
9:30am – 11:30am, Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
Call 0402 290 454 or email info@ptta.com.au
Tuesday, January 19th
* SCHOOL HOLIDAY SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP
Gembrook Skate Park, 1 Beenak East Rd, Gembrook
Professional Skateboarders show you tips, cool tricks and new skills!
2 sessions – 1pm to 2pm, & 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Open to young people aged 12 to 17 years.
Cost $10
Book online at https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/TSHP#section-3-how-to-book-
* SPLASHTASTIC WATER GAMES & ACTIVITIES
2pm – 3pm, Cockatoo Community House, 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo
Action-packed water-based games and activities for Primary-aged children.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS
6:30pm – 9:30pm, Menzies Creek Hall. 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
Open to all residents but numbers limited due to COVID guidelines.
* FREE TENNIS CLINIC
9:30am – 11:30am, Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
Call 0402 290 454 or email info@ptta.com.au
Wednesday, January 20th
* PRESCHOOL DANCE WITH DISNEY WORKSHOP
Duration: 8-10kms
Time: 2hrs
Grading: 2 (Easy)
Start: Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis
Bring: adequate water and snacks and cash for a coffee or lunch at the hotel after the hike
Toilets are available at the Hotel and Emerald Lake
Ticket Booking – https://www.hiked.com.au/
* KIDS DRUM CIRCLE
11am – 12:15pm, Ananda Yoga Belgrave
Suitable for Prep age and above. $10 per child, instruments provided. Bookings djulz@soulcirclesdrumming.com
* BURRINJA VISIT AND EXPLORE SESSIONS
Wed – Sat, 11 AM & 1 PM, Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road Upwey
Each session will be limited to 20 people maximum.
* MONTROSE NETBALL CLUB NET SET GO SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
(NetSetGo Competition Program)
– Wednesday, 27th January 2021, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
– Wednesday, 3rd February 2021, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Registration required.
Contact: Sue Reynolds
0492 835 755
montrosenetballclub@gmail.com
* DARTS NIGHT AT THE RAILWAY DOG
6:30pm, 329 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald
* THE HILLS TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING
7:30pm – 9:30pm, Emerald Hills Hub, 402 Belgrave Gembrook Rd,Emerald
Meeting the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
https://www.thehillstoastmastersclub.org/
Thursday, January 21st
* NATURE PLAY AT BIRDSLAND BELGRAVE
1pm – 4pm, 271 Mt Morton Road, Belgrave Heights
Aimed at families with young children, these sessions offer nature-based activities and focus on care for the environment through tending Birdslands vegetable patch and bush gardens. For more information, contact playprojectsdlg@gmail.com
* MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Noon – 5pm, Menzies Creek Hall. 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
Drop-in school holiday session, open to all ages.
* LIVE MUSIC AT KALLISTA TEA ROOMS
2pm – 3:30pm, Kallista Tea Rooms, 103 Monbulk Road, Kallista
Live music from Jose Garcia. High Tea served at 3pm ($45 per person, bookings essential – https://www.kallista-tearooms.com.au/hightea) or order from Kallista Tea Rooms menu.
* NETBALL TRAINING
6:30pm, South Belgrave Netball Courts
New players welcome. Contact Cassie: 0418 598 099
* DANCE IN THE HILLS (WEEKLY EVENT)
7 pm – 9 pm, Belgrave South Community Hall, Gilmore Court, Belgrave South
Dance In The Hills is a collective of Conscious Dancers exploring Movement as Medicine. Each class includes lightly facilitated movement explorations with a Qualified Movement Teacher.
7PM: Warm-Up
7:30PM: Opening Circle
9PM: Closing Circle
Space is limited, bookings essential.
www.trybooking.com/eventlist/artfulawareness
* JOHN FLOREANI PLAYS LIVE AT SOOKI LOUNGE
9pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
$39.80 General admission. Tickets available at https://sookilounge.oztix.com.au/
Friday, January 22nd
* SUPERHEROES PRESCHOOL DANCE WORKSHOP
* BELGRAVE POOL PARTY
5:30pm – 7:30pm, Belgrave Outdoor Pool, 69 Best Street, Belgrave
Let off steam before school goes back while also learning some fun new water safety skills. 2 hours of inflatables, music, dinner and games for 8-17 year olds.
All children 8-10yrs must be supervised by a registered parent or guardian. $5 entry fee per child.
Book online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=693885&
* FAMILY SOCIAL TENNIS
6pm – 9pm, Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
All skill levels welcome, beginner, intermediate and advanced.
* JOHN FLOREANI AT SOOKI LOUNGE
9pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
$39.80 General admission. Tickets available at https://sookilounge.oztix.com.au/
* COMEDY IN OLINDA: NICK CODY [SOLD OUT]
Please arrive at 7:30pm, for an 8pm start. Olinda Community House, 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda, VIC 3788
Appearing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Soho Theatre in London, New York Comedy Festival, & the Johannesburg Comedy Festival, Cody is a global celebrity, with a new ABC special titled “What Of It?”.
A laid-back and utterly hilarious performance, Cody is the perfect man to lead us into the new year.
NOTE: This event is a COVID-SAFE event. Limited tickets available.
Book now https://www.trybooking.com/BNUEQ
Saturday, January 23rd
* YOGA IN THE PARK (WEEKLY)
9am, Minak Reserve, Selby
* DRUMMING WORKSHOP
11am – Noon, Cockatoo Community House, 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* CHESS CLUB *NEW*
2pm, Cockatoo Community House, 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
* HERBAL INFUSION WORKSHOP
10am – 11:30 am, Hills Community Gardens, 73 Healesville – Koo Wee Rup Rd, Cockatoo
Cost $25, book tickets online at https://events.humanitix.com/hhc-herbal-infusion-workshop
* FOREST IMMERSION WALK
10:15am – 1:30pm, RJ Hamer Arboretum, 10 Chalet Rd, Olinda
Forest Therapy experience, inviting you to slow down and connect with your surroundings and the other beings that share this space.
Gather at 10:15 am for a 10:30 start.
10:45 Welcome, acknowledgement of country, ‘arrive’/ ground in the space with a mindfulness meditation and, introduce ourselves.
10:45 -12:30 Engage in forest immersion activities: using our senses to connect to our surroundings
1:00 Tea ceremony and group share
1:30pm return to the starting point of the walk
Contribution: $30 Adults, $15 youth 12-18 years, $15 concession/ seniors
Book online at – https://events.humanitix.com/step-into-stillness
Payment secures your place. Places are limited to 12 people.
* JAPANESE VEGAN COOKING CLASS & LUNCH
11am – 2pm, 3 Oakdale Road Upwey
Hosted by Saori Sauce
Learn how to cook 100% plant-based delicious Japanese dishes & dessert. You don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy these meals! They are all healthy and all incredibly tasty.
Cooking classes are totally a hands-on style using only all-natural ingredients. With Covid restrictions we have a maximum number of only 5 people so be quick.
Learn how to cook…
-Vegan eel don (caramelised egg plant with rice)
-Enoki steamed tofu shumai dumplings
-Crunchy tofu oroshi ae (crunchy aburaage topped with daikon radish, ginger and spring onions)
-Wakame daikon Japanese clear broth soup
-Desert – Japanese sweet potato sesame balls
Bookings essential, minimum age 16 years old
Any enquiries and bookings:
https://www.saorijapanesesauce.com.au/product/165
info@saorijapanesesauce.com.au
Phone: 0411 225 874
* RATTLE MAKING WORKSHOP BY DESERT OWL
11am – 5pm, Selby
Traditional rattle making workshop.
* BUNNY GROOMING DAY
12pm – 6pm, Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage, 19 Stanley St, Olinda
Bring your bunnies up to the orphanage for a spa day! Krystal from Bunfluff Grooming will be grooming your bunnies in exchange for a small donation to our orphan’s vet bills. Book through Rabbit Run-Away’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rabbitrunaway
* LIVE TAPING – THE MERGER BY DAMIAN CALLINAN [SOLD OUT]
7:30pm, Burrinja, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey
* DAINTON TAP TAKEOVER AT THE BLACK BEE
5pm, 7 Bayview Road, Belgrave
- New release beers and tastings
- 6 taps of Dainton Beer
- Slow-cooked BBQ meats
- Live music in the garden
LIMITED TABLES AVAILABLE – BOOK YOURS NOW
* BELGRAVE CRICKET CLUB FRAT PARTY
7:30pm, Belgrave Cricket Club
2 Club members $40
1 Club member, 1 non-member $35
2 non-members $30
Sunday, January 24th
* GEMBROOK MARKET
9am – 2pm, Gembrook Community Centre, Beenak Road, Gembrook
* DANDENONG RANGES HORSE & PONY CLUB DRESSAGE DAY
6:30am – 6:30pm, Lloyd Park, Cnr of Wellington and Belgrave-Hallam Roads, Belgrave South
State qualifying event for 2021 State Championships, two rounds and top score competitions.
* SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL TENNIS
10am – Noon, Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
Sunday Morning Social Tennis without the pressure of interclub competition. All skill levels welcome, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Free for members and $4 per person for non-members.
* JAPANESE VEGAN COOKING CLASS CLASS & LUNCH
11am – 2pm, 3 Oakdale Road Upwey
Hosted by Saori Sauce
Learn how to cook 100% plant-based delicious Japanese dishes & dessert. You don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy these meals! They are all healthy and all incredibly tasty.
Cooking classes are totally a hands-on style using only all-natural ingredients. With Covid restrictions we have a maximum number of only 5 people so be quick.
Learn how to cook…
-Vegan eel don (caramelised egg plant with rice)
-Enoki steamed tofu shumai dumplings
-Crunchy tofu oroshi ae (crunchy aburaage topped with daikon radish, ginger and spring onions)
-Wakame daikon Japanese clear broth soup
-Desert – Japanese sweet potato sesame balls
Bookings essential, minimum age 16 years old
Any enquiries and bookings:
https://www.saorijapanesesauce.com.au/product/165
info@saorijapanesesauce.com.au
Phone: 0411 225 874
* LIVE MUSIC – JOSE GARCIA & CAROL McCOY
2pm – 5pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
* FAT GOAT SUNDAY SESSIONS – CAT CANTERI
4pm – 7pm, The Fat Goat, 2 Morris Street, Upwey
* AUDITIONS – THE FULL MONTY
7pm – 9pm, 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
Contact Director: Chris Procter, procter.chris@gmail.com, 0407543081
Cast requirement details here – LINK
Monday, January 25th
* REVOICE AND REJOICE SPIRITUAL CIRCLE (WEEKLY)
10am – noon The Wellness Barn, 148 Basin-Olinda Rd, The Basin
Tuesday, January 26th
* AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ, YORK ON LILYDALE
Live music throughout the day.
The Smoker, Spit and BBQ are running 12 to 8pm.
Draught beers, vb tins and lawn games.
The pool will be open so byo togs and towels.
* BELGRAVE SURVIVAL DAY, CAMEO CINEMA [SOLD OUT]
Cockatoo’s own local Australia Day Awards, including Citizen, Senior Citizen, Community Event, and Community Group of the Year; and music performance by Jose Garcia.
Free morning tea from 10am.
BYO chair or picnic rug.
* MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS
6:30pm, Menzies Creek Hall, 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
Wednesday, January 27th
* GUIDED HIKE – KALLISTA TO THE PATCH, BY HIKED
9:30am – 11:30am
Duration: 8-10kms
Time: 2hrs
Grading: 3 (Moderate some steep hill climbs and descents)
Start: Grants Picnic Grounds off Monbulk Rd in Kallista outside the cafe
Bring: adequate water and snacks, plus money for a hot drink
Book online at https://www.hiked.com.au/
* LIVE MUSIC – JOSE GARCIA & CAROL MCCOY
6:45pm, The Golden Spoon, 23-25 McBride Street, Cockatoo
* KICKASS KARAOKE AT SOOKI LOUNGE (WEEKLY EVENT)
9pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
Weekly Karaoke competition, the winner each week will be entered into the Grand Final to compete for the $300 prize.
Thursday, January 28th
* KIDS’ THURSDAY ART CLASS (WEEKLY)
4pm – 5pm, 3 Butterfield Road, Emerald
Learn how to do:
-Watercolours
– Acyclic painting
– Drawing
– Felting and Sewing
$198 for the Term (9 Classes) http://www.artexplorers11.com/
* DANCE IN THE HILLS (WEEKLY EVENT)
7 pm – 9 pm, Belgrave South Community Hall, Gilmore Court, Belgrave South
Dance In The Hills is a collective of Conscious Dancers exploring Movement as Medicine. Each class includes lightly facilitated movement explorations with a Qualified Movement Teacher.
7PM: Warm-Up
7:30PM: Opening Circle
9PM: Closing Circle
Space is limited, bookings essential.
www.trybooking.com/eventlist/artfulawareness
* JACK BOTTS AT SOOKI LOUNGE
8 pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
Supported by Felipe Baldomir, Ben Camden and Dusty Boots.
Tickets at https://bitly.com/JackBottsSookiTix
* THE RAILWAY DOG – A NIGHT WITH BRIDGE ROAD BREWERIES
6pm – 8pm, The Railway Dog, 5/329-331 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald
Friday, January 29th
* SELBY TENNIS CLUB KIDS HANGOUT PROGRAM (WEEKLY)
4pm – 5:30pm, Charles Street, Selby
FREE 9 week program including:
- Skills Development and Fun Activities
- Run by Professional Coaches
- Participation Giveaways
- Healthy Food / Snacks provided
- Tennis Ball Machine & Serving Speed Radar
Register here – LINK
* VAKRA THUNDA VINAYAKAR KUMBHABHISHEKAN CONCERT
8pm – 9pm, Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple, 1292 Mountain Highway, The Basin
Free Concert by Kalakruthi School of Music
* KINGSWOOD PLAY LIVE AT SOOKI LOUNGE [SOLD OUT]
9pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
$50 General admission. Tickets available at https://sookilounge.oztix.com.au/
* LIVE MUSIC – SATURN3 AT ZUKES PLACE
9pm, 1641 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Saturday, January 30th
* YOGA IN THE PARK (WEEKLY)
9am, Minak Reserve, Selby
* GUIDED HIKE – MT DANDENONG TO SKY HIGH, BY HIKED
9:30am – 2:30pm
Duration: 18kms
Time: 4-5hrs
Grading: Moderate > Almost hard walking on mostly well-maintained tracks.
Start: Mt Dandenong , Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, parking at Mt Dandenong Village shops.
Bring: adequate water, snacks and lunch, unless buying lunch at the Sky High Cafe
No public toilets in Mt Dandenong. but toilets at Sky High
Book online at https://www.hiked.com.au/
* FOOTHILLS DANCE ACADEMY ENROLMENT DAY
10am – Noon, The Basin Progress Hall, 370 Forest Road, The Basin
Meet Foothills teachers, discuss classes and sign up for a free trial
* HIDDEN IN THE HILLS OPEN MIC AT SOOKI LOUNGE (WEEKLY EVENT)
3pm, Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
* WORKSHOP – HOW TO COOK A VEGAN ROAST
3pm – 5pm, Unwrapped Pantry, 164 Colby Drive, Belgrave South
Come along to this workshop to see how vegan roast is made and taste it with some delicious vegan wine!
Limited tickets available – $22.98, book online at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-cook-a-vegan-roast-dinner-tickets-133179384123
* WORKSHOP – MEDIUMSHIP
1pm – 4pm, Spirit2U, Shop 6/2-6 Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn
Cost $40.00 Includes afternoon tea. Bookings: (03) 9737 1451
$25 for non drinkers
Drinks and food included
Sunday, January 31st
* SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL TENNIS
10am – Noon, Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
Sunday Morning Social Tennis without the pressure of interclub competition. All skill levels welcome, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Free for members and $4 per person for non-members.
* TEEN GIRLS SHINE WELLBEING WORKSHOP
10am – 2pm, Shine Studio, Kalorama
2pm – 5pm, Cockatoo RSL, 20 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Cockatoo.
* LIVE MUSIC – ERIK PARKER AT THE FAT GOAT
4pm -7pm, 2 Morris Road, Upwey
* LIVE MUSIC – GARY YOUNG AT THE RAILWAY DOG
4pm – 7pm, The Railway Dog, 5/329-331 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald
* CAMEO COMEDY – RANDY FELTFACE WITH KATIE BURCH & TOM SIEGERT
6:oo pm Cameo Cinemas, 1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Book Now – https://www.cameocinemas.com.au/events/cameo-comedy-live
