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Urzila Carlson

@ Palais
Tuesday 1 April
-
Sunday 13 April

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest comedy stars.

She’s bringing her trademark cheeky wit back to Australian stages in 2025 with the ”You Don’t Say” Tour.

$40+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

PECAN Election Forum: Climate change and energy

@ St Kilda Town Hall
Tuesday 1 April
@ 7:00 pm

Find out where major candidates stand on climate change and energy.

Candidate speakers are:
Josh Burns ALP
Sonya Semmens Greens
The Liberal candidate was invited but declined

GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr Kimberley Reid, climate scientist, University of Melbourne.
Dr Reid is an expert in extreme weather and climate change and regularly appears in the media.
MODERATOR:
Jo Chandler, journalist and senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne, will facilitate the Q &A.

Livestreamed at Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network

Organised by Port Phillip Climate Emergency Action Network, PECAN and Glen Eira Climate Action Network, GECAN, representing ten climate and environment groups in Macnamara.

Free

St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle St

Buchenwald Ball – 80 Years Dancing in Freedom

@ Jewish Museum
Tuesday 1 April
-
Sunday 6 July

To mark 80 years of Buchenwald Balls in Melbourne, an exhibition of photographs by Andrew Harris documenting the recent balls will be displayed.

Every year for 80 years since their liberation from Buchenwald Concentration Camp, a group of boys, and their ever-growing families, have gathered to grieve and celebrate together here in Melbourne.

Jewish Museum, 26 Alma Rd; Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

The Things You Cannot See: Photography of Mark Raphael Baker

@ Jewish Museum
Tuesday 1 April
-
Sunday 6 July

Mark Raphael Baker (1959-2023), renowned historian, teacher, and writer, is celebrated for his lifelong commitment to bearing witness and exploring humanity.

This exhibition of photography, exhibited for the first time, showcases a vital extension of this lifelong commitment to bearing witness and exploring humanity.
More info about Mark

Jewish Museum, 26 Alma Rd; Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

Noel Miller

@ Palais
Wednesday 2 April

Noel Miller is a beloved touring comedian, musician, director, podcaster & digital megastar. Noel’s biting one-liners and topical social commentary have made him a force to be reckoned with in the comedy world with over 8 million supporters across social platforms in 2023.

$69

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Sunshine Tip

@ The Ember Lounge
Thursday 3 April
@ 7:30 pm

Sunshine Tip is an acoustic trio playing moody, melodic country-influenced originals. 

Dave Bowers (songwriter, vocals, guitars), Dee Hannan (vocals, mandolin) and Alice Garner (cello) have been playing as a trio since 2014 but have a much longer history of collaboration across different bands and artforms.

*** At The Ember Lounge ***

$35/25+bf Online

The Ember Lounge, 88 Acland Street

The Blindboy Podcast Live

@ Palais
Thursday 3 April
@ 8:00 pm

The Blindboy Podcast is an award-winning, storytelling podcast in the Irish tradition of the Seanchaí which seamlessly intertwines history, fiction, cultural critique and politics into a relaxing form the creator calls “The podcast hug”.

Described as a “cultural phenomenon” by The New York Times

Palais, Lower Esplanade

MICF: The Frog

@ Victorian Pride Centre
Friday 4 April
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Sunday 6 April
@ 7:00 pm

The Frog is a whimsical, absurdist comedy about unlikely friendships and a life spent working to rest.

Frog is an accountant, content in his misery, who one day catches a juicy delicious Fly on their way home from work. In a bid to escape, Fly offers to help Frog search for a lost family heirloom, and the pair begrudgingly set out on the adventure of a lifetime, surprised by the friendship they find along the way.

$35/$10

Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street | Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm | Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 6pm

Bad Bunny Night

@ Espy Gershwin
Friday 4 April
@ 9:00 pm

a huge night of No Future DJs spinning a heavy serving of Bad Bunny amongst other Reggaeton, Latin Hip Hop & RnB till late.

$22.95

Espy Gershwin, 11 The Esplanade

Alma Zygier

@ Memo
Friday 4 April
@ 7:00 pm

Alma Zygier is a class act, channelling a heady mix of Jazz and Blues.

$45/35/25+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

The Angels

@ Memo
Saturday 5 April
@ 7:00 pm

The Angels playing their new album from start to finish!

$60/55/50+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Melbourne Rainbow Band

@ Victorian Pride Centre
Saturday 5 April
@ 2:00 pm

Listen to the Melbourne Rainbow Band as they perform a selection of their favourite hits, including sneak previews of music from an upcoming concert full of music from the movies!

Entry is free, however donations are welcomed to assist in running Australia’s largest rainbow community musical ensemble.

Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street | Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm | Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 6pm

The Whispering Jack Show – A Tribute to John Farnham

@ Memo
Sunday 6 April
@ 3:00 pm

Mike Vee is ‘The Voice’ behind the Australian Whispering Jack show, a tribute to the music of John Farnham, which has toured Australia and internationally for almost two decades.

$50/45/40+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Film Club: Brooklyn (2015)

@ St Kilda Library
Monday 7 April
@ 12:00 pm

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Free film at the Library.

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

Guy Montgomery

@ Palais
Monday 7 April
@ 7:00 pm

Now a smash TV show on the ABC, award-winning Kiwi comedian, podcaster and improviser Guy Montgomery is bringing his ‘Guy Mont-Spelling Bee’ back to its roots with a live show.

Sold Out

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Max König

@ The Ember Lounge
Thursday 10 April
@ 7:30 pm

Drawing inspiration from jazz giants and Arabic, Turkish and klezmer music, Max König and his first class band are a unique sound, sight and spirit to behold.

“The saxophonist cuts a towering figure, swaying back and forth, threading a mystical tapestry of ornamentations, blowing rapid fire, stream-of-consciousness improvisations.”

$25/15+bf Online

The Ember Lounge, 88 Acland Street

Gavin James (IRE)

@ Espy Gershwin
Friday 11 April
@ 7:30 pm

Dublin singer songwriter Gavin James  has come a long way from his early days busking on Grafton Street with his international touring that has resulted in over 250,000 ticket sales.

$63.95

Espy Gershwin, 11 The Esplanade

We’re Riding with the Kings

@ Memo
Friday 11 April
@ 7:00 pm

Listening to one of his Favourite blues albums “Riding with the King”, it occurred to Bobby V that it would actually make a great live show. “It’s all there great songs, great bluesmen and it’s about the right length!!” Says Bobby.

BOBBY VALENTINE will channel the spirit of BB King, ANDY McGARVIE is Clapton and beyond. With Blues Roulette driving the “bus” BEN WICKS – Bass, JOHNNY TESORIERO – Drums, along with special guest, JOHN McCALL – Keys LAUREN ELIZABETH and MIMI ZAETTA-THOMAS – Backing Vocals!

$49/39/29+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Guy Montgomery

@ Palais
Saturday 12 April
@ 7:00 pm

Award-winning Kiwi comedian, podcaster and improviser Guy Montgomery brings his new stand-up show ‘I’ve Noticed So Many Things, It’d Be Unfair To Keep Them To Myself’ .

$50+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

The Eagles Story

@ Memo
Saturday 12 April
@ 7:00 pm

For more than 10 years, The Eagles Story has taken audiences around Australia, on a journey to relive the amazing music of the Eagles.

The respect for the original band by members Pete McCarthy, Gary Young, Paul Gales, Norm McNaughton & Steve Wells are the driving force that continues to ensure that each in their own right “Take it to the Limit” Come relive this legendary treasure once more!

$50/40/35+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Gary Clark Jr.

@ Palais
Monday 14 April
@ 8:00 pm

Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® i n 2014.

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Soft Cell

@ Palais
Thursday 17 April
@ 8:00 pm

Performing their seminal album  Non Stop Erotic Cabaret + Greatest hits.

Plus an additional Performance by
Marc Almond performing all his solo hits and more

$89+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Chaka Khan

@ Palais
Friday 18 April

Chaka Khan, a beacon of musical brilliance, celebrated a pinnacle moment with her induction into the in 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking five decades of unparalleled contributions to music.

$183

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Madagascar The Musical

@ Palais
Saturday 19 April

Madagascar: The Musical captures the essence of the beloved Dreamworks animated film, bringing the characters you know and love to the stage with a fresh and exhilarating twist.

From the producers of Shrek The Musical and Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat.

Two shows

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Hello Kitty’s Super Adventure The Musical

@ Palais
Sunday 20 April
-
Monday 21 April

The first-ever Sanrio authorised musical “Hello Kitty’s Super Adventure” is coming to Melbourne!

With performance by five popular characters of Sanrio – Hello Kitty, My Melody, Dear Daniel, Bad Badtz-Maru, and U・SA・HA・NA while they embark on a grand and mysterious adventure – Journey To The West, drawing inspiration from classic Chinese literature.

Three shows

$69

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Climate Cafe

@ EcoCentre
Thursday 24 April
@ 6:30 pm

One of the many challenges of the climate crisis is knowing what to do with complex emotions about this planetary emergency.

The EcoCentre is offering a dedicated time for our community to participate in free, in-person Climate Cafes groups.  The climate cafe is a small group gathering place where supportive connections are made through sharing our feelings about the Climate Crisis, facilitated by Carol Ann Allen.

Free

EcoCentre, EcoCentre @ Cora Graves, 38 Blessington St.

Hermosa Sounds: An Evening of Female Voices

@ Memo
Thursday 24 April
@ 7:00 pm

An all-ages night of music, where the voices of talented female singer-songwriters – Samantha Levy, Mia Pisano & Tanya-Lee Davies, Rebecca Barnard & Alison Ferrier Trio take centre stage.

Hosted by Hermosa Music, this special showcase celebrates artistry, equity, and empowerment in the music industry. Every ticket sold helps fund scholarships for emerging female artists, ensuring the next generation of talent gets the opportunities they deserve.

$25/20+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

A Taste for Wine, Murder (and Romance)

@ St Kilda Library
Thursday 24 April
@ 6:00 pm

A Taste for Wine, Murder (and Romance): Join Fremantle author, Emma Pignatiello, as she talks about her two romantic suspense novels in her Blood Wine Dynasty series – Last Shot (out January) and Last Breath (out March) with Melbourne Sisters in Crime author, Kerryn Mayne.

Free but please book

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

The Audreys ‘Ruin & Repair’ Album Tour

@ Memo
Saturday 26 April
@ 7:00 pm

Following the release of their first new music in 10 years last November, ARIA Award-winning act The Audreys unveil a brand new country-soaked ballad, Beatles V Stones, alongside the announcement of their fifth studio album, Ruin & Repair, due out on Friday March 14.

$40/30+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Songs From The Canyon

@ Palais
Saturday 26 April

Featuring stellar performances from acclaimed artists Husky Gawenda, Dan Kelly, Charm of Finches, Hannah Cameron, Stephen Grady, and Dan Challis, this evening promises to transport you to the heart of a legendary musical era.

Experience the iconic sounds of legends such as Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Beach Boys, Carole King, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, and many more.

$85

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Daoirí Farrell (IRE)

@ Memo
Sunday 27 April
@ 3:00 pm

Nominated for Best Folk Singer in the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards in Ireland.

A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live career at the 2016 Celtic Connections, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength

$45/40/30+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour

@ Palais
Sunday 27 April
@ 8:00 pm

his year, RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World is taking you behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory.

Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV.

$111+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Pub Chior

@ Palais
Wednesday 30 April
@ 8:00 pm

Sold Out

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Electrify Southside

@ St Kilda Town Hall
Sunday 22 June
@ 10:00 am

Electrify Southside is an exciting, new initiative that aims to support residents in both houses and apartments to electrify their homes.

This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and the local community to explore the latest advancements in energy efficiency, electrification, and sustainable transport. Throughout the day, we will be hosting panel discussions and presentations on key topics shaping the future of electrification.

Free

St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle St