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Storytelling at Bond Street

BOND Street Event Centre will host a night of storytelling this Friday, December 10.

Telling Tales is a curated, storytelling event inspired by Story Slam and the Moth, featuring a variety of tellers who will share stories of enlightenment and entertainment. Also featuring live music and a light supper, Telling Tales will feature true stories of achievement, tragedy, medical procedures gone wrong, excess and frugality. The evening will be compered by Darren McCubbin, with the assistance of FROTH. The doors will open at 7pm and seats are limited, so people are advised to book early through Eventbrite or phone 5182 8770 to book. Tickets cost $10.

A Briag Bush Band NYE in Valencia

THE annual Briagolong Bush Band New Year’s Eve show will be on again at the Valencia Hall. It’s been a rough year, but with the relaxation of the COVID restrictions, the band is hoping to have a celebration to welcome in what it hopes will be a better year to come. The Briagolong Bush Band will be giving its all to ensure patrons have a memorable night, and special guests will add to the fun of the evening. Barbecues will be available for those who want to go along early and cook, and tea and coffee will be supplied. A monster raffle will be a feature. COVID precautions will be followed, including QR code registration for only fully vaccinated (with proof) participants. The entertainment will begin at 8.30pm. Entry costs $35, while children aged under 12 will be admitted free. Early bookings are essential. For bookings or more information, phone Garry Rose on 0439 454 428.

Dark Comedy fest at Bond St

BOND Street Event Centre will host a dark comedy film festival next Thursday, December 16, from 7.30pm.

A series of short comedy films from all over the world will be compered by Darren McCubbin.

Audiences will be treated to the bad, the wrong and the diabolical.

Fifteen filmmakers will deliver the foibles of human beings — and all with big and wicked smiles.

Tickets cost $20 and can be bought from Eventbrite, or by phoning 5182 8770.

The films are restricted to audiences aged 18 plus, and no one under the age of 18 will be allowed entry.

COVID restrictions will also apply.

Getting up to high jinx in Stratford Saturday

STRATFORD Courthouse Theatre is excited to be bringing Melbourne contemporary world music band, the Royal High Jinx, to the stage this Saturday, December 11. The Royal High Jinx has burst onto festival stages in Australia and overseas with mesmerising songs and instrumentals inspired by European tradition. Full of originality, virtuosity and theatricality, its repertoire is peppered with gypsy jazz, Latin, Balkan and swing grooves, along with a pinch of folk. The band formed in 2016 as a way to explore its musical roots. It brings its favourite continental classics and instrumental music into the modern age. The performance will be preceded by a workshop for interested musicians, which will begin at 3pm. This is a separately ticketed event. Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse.

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Doors open at 7pm, and the Wits End Bar will be open.