TWILIGHT FUN
Brimbank council and GoWest will present a celebration of queer culture as part of the annual Midsumma Festival. Highlights include Triple J Unearthed pop punk band The Spinset, a dog show, the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Youth Chorus and a free barbecue. There’s also face-painting, storytelling sessions, and croquet. From 5pm-8pm, February 1, at Kevin Wheelahan Gardens, 68 Devonshire Road, Sunshine.
■ 9249 4496
GREEN LIVING
Learn how to reduce waste, raise chickens, plant, cultivate, preserve and cook your own produce. There’s also art and planting activities, guided walks, a clothes swap and book giveaway. 10am-3pm, February 22, at Westvale Community Centre,
45 Kings Road, St Albans.
■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/Events/Sustainable_Living_Expo
MADE IN BRIMBANK
A new music and dance event, MaDE – featuring vocal artists, a community and youth stage and multicultural activities – will be staged at Clarke Street, Sunshine, from noon-8pm on March 23. Expressions of interest for performers, food vendors and stallholders will be received until 5pm this Friday.
■ festivals@brimbank.vic.gov.au
