It's going to be another cold weekend in west Melbourne and beyond. So rug up but get out and about if you can to enjoy what the west has got to offer.

Board Games in the West (Point Cook)

Looking for something different but nice and warm as well. This family friendly event may be just right for you. On from 6PM - 11PM. Fees apply. Point Cook Community Learning Centre,1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook.

If you enjoy board games this sounds like lots of fun. There is also an adults room so if playing with lots of kids isn't your thing this event has got you covered as well. Bring along your games to share with others as well.

More details here:

• https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/board-west

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Italian Film Festival (Williamston)

Another great thing to do on a cold wintery day is watch a movie. Catch the all time classic 'Cinema Paradiso' or the modern classic 'The Great Beauty' on Sunday 5 June.

For more details:

• https://sunwilliamstown.com.au/wiff/

Markets

As it's the first weekend of the month there are plenty of markets to check out if that is your kind of thing.

Markets, Saturday

• Darley Community Market (Bacchus Marsh), 8AM-1PM, Saturday.
• The Bridge Market (Ballarat), 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
• Yarraville Village Farmers Market, 8:30AM-1PM, Saturday.
• Yarraville Village Craft Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
• Creswick Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.
• Woodend Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.

Markets, Sunday

• Daylesford Sunday Market, 8AM–3PM, Sunday.
• Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
• Gisborne Olde Time Market, 9AM–2PM, Sunday.
• Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
• Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.

Mamma Mia!

It's your very last opportunity to catch Mamma Mia! at the Centenary Theatre in Williamstown tomorroe night.

Car Torque (Altona)

If you love classic cars and a community feel then this monthly event might be right for you.

CAR TORQUE is a regular get together on the FIRST SUNDAY of every Month 

at the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed, 280 Queen St Altona, gates open 8.30am close 3pm.

Visitors are welcome, especially owners of classic vehicles or motorbikes to display and join in with Car Torque members and 'Talk the Torque'.

BBQ and egg and bacon rolls, tea, coffee, water and soft drinks available.

Bring the family and the dog, enjoy the day, see some great vehicles. Shed tours are available - just ask politely!

Facebook link here.

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The Wyndham Multicultural Festival was held on Sunday 29 May 2022 in Point Cook and is definitely one of the best community events or festivals I have been to. Running from 12PM through to 8:30PM at night it provided all day entertainment for lots of happy locals.

It was great to see lots of people out and about celebrating the event and enjoying the entertainment, stalls and the fantastic autumn weather. Apparently the festival was to celebrate 2022 lunar new year which is great albeit several months late. I understand a possible delay due to covid-19 issues earlier this year but the tie-in does seem a bit odd when the festival is happening in late May.

For the people and kids not so into the cultural entertainment there was plenty of activities to keep them entertained.

It was great to have a wide variety of food to choose from and of course is one of the main reasons to go along to the Wyndham Multicultural Festival.

Of course people always enjoy wandering past the shops. I can't say I am a big shopper and really it wasn't about the shops from what I could tell but it's still nice to peruse them as you walk by.

But what really set the Wyndham Multicultural Festival apart from most other festivals was it's organisation and entertainment. There was no let up in the entertainment. Each act was interesting, covered different age groups, was short and sharp, quickly moved from one artist to the next, there was a great variety and there were no technical issues. All od this meant there was no time to get bored. this is a real credit to the organisers. Definitely a job well done.

About the only criticism would be the multicultural aspect of the Wyndham Multicultural Festival. it was predominantly Chinese which I definitely enjoyed but perhaps expanding on a few more cultures would have done the name 'Multicultural' greater justice. Only a small note on the Wyndham Multicultural Festival as overall this is definitely one of the most enjoyable festivals I have been to.

I noticed the children really enjoyed the live dance performers by other children while the older adults enjoyed the singing from the older performers. There was something for everyone and that is what made this festival special.

The organisers have a lot to live up to now!

More photo's from the Wyndham Multicultural Festival 2022

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It looks like the weather is going to be kind to us this weekend so enjoy your favourite market or make it out to one of the special one-off events this weekend. Get out while you can as you never know when the weather will turn really bad and you're stuck at home (or the mall!).

Seaworks Twilight Market

Seaworks Twilight Market

Make it to the Seaworks Twilight Market in Williamstown tonight from 5PM to 9PM. Details and review here.

Wyndham Multicultural Festival

Wyndham Multicultural Festival in Point Cook

On Sunday there is the Wyndham Multicultural Festival in Point Cook. It's a bit odd to be celebrating the year of the tiger at this time of the year but its great to have some family friendly entertainment. It's on from 12PM-9PM so check the schedule for what interests you. For more detail:

• https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-point-cook/offers-and-events/events/entertainment/2022-lny-festival.

Blacksmiths Festival

Blacksmiths Festival

In Footscray here is the Blacksmiths Festival. I have to say this seems very specialist and not for everyone but it's on nevertheless. For the adventurous it might be worth checking out. It's on both Saturday and Sunday. Details here:

• https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/Festivals/Blacksmiths-Festival

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Catch Mamma Mia! Continuing at the Centenary Theatre in Williamstown.

Growers and Makers Market - Tarneit

The Growers and Makers Market is on in Tarneit Sat 28 May (11-3pm). 6 Congo Dr, Tarneit. Catch this infrequent market while you can.

Ballarat Heritage Festival

The Ballarat Heritage Festival continues this weekend. It's your last opportunity to get to this festival.

Markets, Saturday

• Slow Food Melbourne Farmers Market (Spotswood), 8AM–1PM, Saturday.
• Lancefield and District Farmers Market, 9AM-1PM, Saturday.

Markets, Sunday

• Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.
• Laverton Market, 7AM-4PM, Sunday.
• Ballarat Market, 8AM–1PM, Sunday.
• Bendigo Showgrounds Market, 8:30AM–2:30PM, Sunday.

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The Seaworks Twilight Market is a great market held in the evenings multiple times throughout Autumn and early winter. As both an indoor and outdoor market this is fantastic as if the weather isn't so great you can still go. 

There is a selection of craft and artisan stores as well as a few food outlets including fried jam donuts. Yum! 

As a twilight market it is pretty and it's nice to be able to something different and at night during the cooler months. It's all family friendly and if you like your pub venue you can go to the local Pirates Tavern. 

It's on at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown on the following nights from 5-9PM: 

• Friday 27th May 
• Friday 10th June 
• Friday 24th June

There is a bit of local entertainment including friendly aliens to keep the kids happy!

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It's well worth making a visit to Seaworks Twilight Market as it's a pleasant walk around, you might find something you like to purchase and it's just nice getting out and about during the cooler months somewhere local.

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If you enjoy live theatre, musicals, music and arts in general checkout what's on in #westmelbourneandbeyond in Footscray, Altona, Williamstown, Newport, St Albans, Werribee and Spotswood.

It's your last chance to catch Dear Mama, now at The Bowery in St Albans this coming Friday 20 May.

Plan ahead, book your tickets and support your local arts community.

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Theatre, Musicals, Art and Music

Here is a list of venues in #westmelbourneandbeyond. Please plan ahead as tickets maybe limited on the day. Enjoy art in your local community. You don't have to go into the CBD to do everything and the local prices are a bit cheaper too!

• Bowery Theatre
• WIT Incorporated
• Wyndham Theatre Company
• Williamstown Musical Theatre
• Williamstown Little Theatre
• Altona City Theatre
• Wyndham Cultural Centre
• Footscray Community Arts
• Grazeland
• Substation

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