March 19-25
Best of Brunswick
A weekly guide to what’s on and things to do in Postcode 3056 and surrounds. Compiled by Poppy Searle
GIG
What: Ups and Downs with The Crystal Set
When: 8.30pm, Saturday, March 22
Where: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road
Cost: $43.96 general admission/$94.96 dinner and show
Australian guitar pop band Ups and Downs are celebrating their 40th anniversary their year. Formed in Brisbane in the early 1980s, they are known for their jangly guitars, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics which drew comparisons with R.E.M. and The Church. Joining them are Sydney’s The Crystal Set, who also were a mainstay of 1980s indie rock and are playing live for the first time in over 25 years. Coinciding with the tour, Ups and Downs will release Stained Glass Memories, a vinyl compilation spanning their career, showcasing their evolving sound while preserving their signature style. This tour marks a rare reunion of two influential Australian indie bands.
WORKSHOP
What: Natural Movement: Connecting with Nature Through Movement
Where: CERES Community Environment Park, Roberts and Stewart streets, Brunswick East
When: 6-7.15 PM, Wednesday, March 26
Cost: Free
CERES’ natural movement workshop examines how the human body naturally moves—running, climbing, balancing, and jumping. Led by Damien Norris, whose PhD research focuses on human movement and rewilding, the free two-part session includes both theory and practical exercises. Participants will learn how to incorporate these movements into daily life to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
CONVERSATION
What: Celtic Conversations with Rachel Naughton
Where: The Wild Geese Hotel, 29 Sydney Road, Brunswick
When: 12-2.30pm, Wednesday, March 26
Cost: $58.50 for non-members
As part of the Celtic Club’s series of lunchtime conversations, Melbourne Catholic diocese archivist Rachel Naughton will discuss Ireland Will Be Free (1920), a black-and-white silent film produced by Archbishop Daniel Mannix in response to the British crackdown on the 1916 Easter Rising. Like many educated Irish, Mannix was not highly political until the harsh repression of the rebellion shifted his views. The film reflects his support for Irish independence. The ticket price includes a catered two course set lunch prepared by Chef Dargan and the Wild Geese team.
ART
What: Immersive Studio Ghibli Art Workshop
Where: Studio Take Care, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick East
When: 2.30–4.30pm, Saturday, March 29
Cost: $59.54
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Japan’s Studio Ghibli and discover the illustration techniques that have produced the studio’s much-admired style and beloved characters. Attendees will be taught how to paint characters from co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s famous films, such as Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, and Spirited Away. The workshop is designed for both adults and children.
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