FURTHER AFIELD

The Festival of Voices’ Grand Finale Concert will raise the rooftop at the Federation Concert Hall, 1:30pm, then the Tasmanian Fashion Runway returns to Rosny Barn from 2pm today.

Flickerfest brings the best of Australian short films to the Peacock Theatre at Salamanca from 8pm. Vika and Linda are singing at the Theatre Royal tonight.

Can housekeeping be satisfying? Find out with Helen Hayward and interviewer Jane Longhust at this week’s winter workshop at Alceme, 6:30-8pm, $10.

1-22 July

If you’re missing Dark Mofo’s Spectra, head to the East Coast’s version at Bicheno Beams. Back for the third year, the laser show (plus atmospheric music) is on from 5:30pm every night until July 22 at Lions Park. Free and family friendly.

From July 27

Van Diemen’s Band have taken their popular lunchtime concert series on the road, with a bunch of affordable daytime gigs this month and next month at the Burnie Arts Centre. Head to www.burniearts.net for all the info.

27-30 July

Hear some of this year’s Hadley’s Art Prize finalists talk about their works, Hadley’s Orient Hotel, 10:30-11:30am. Take a trip to Port Huon for the Kermandie Hotel’s Christmas in July dinner. Book ahead.

Frenzal Rhomb and The Meanies take to the Uni Bar like old times from 7pm, whilst the Make A Wish Galaxy Gala is on at the MyState Bank Arena.

Barbie Kjar reflects a preoccupation with the sea in Lion Tides, the current exhibition at the Maritime Museum until late August.

15-16 July

Take the lego lovers in your life on a road trip to Ulverstone for the Tasmanian Brick Enthusiast’s premier Lego exhibition, Brixhibition. Session times, prices and tickets available at brixhibition.com.

The Devonport Jazz Festival celebrates 21 years of featuring the best Australian and Tasmanian jazz musicians. As always, the festival will take place in a bunch of different venues across the city, from the Town Hall Theatre, to arts venues, cafes, restaurants, pubs, churches and community halls. Find out more at www. devonportjazz.com.au.

Katy Woodroffe’s striking prints are on the walls at Handmark Gallery for her Swan Lake exhibition, open 7 days, various hours.

20 July

Tasmanian Dean Yates is a mental health expert and author who has lived through numerous horrific events as a war zone correspondent in Iraq and as a reporter covering the Bali bombings and the Boxing Day Tsunami. He’s now written a memoir, Line in the Sand, and will launch it in conversation with Polly McGee at Du Cane Brewery and Dining Hall in Launceston, 6-9pm.

30 July

If you like your runs to take you off road and feature waterfalls, moss and more, try the Russell Falls Trail Run at Mt Field National Park. At 6.2km and on a well-maintained track it’s an ideal beginner’s trail run. www. endorfun.com.au/trail-runs/ russell-falls.