OUT & ABOUT

PORTARLINGTON MUSSEL FESTIVAL

Seafood will take centre stage on the Bellarine Peninsula this weekend, with Portarlington’s muchloved mussel festival returning. Come taste some of the best mussels in the state, enjoy local food and wine, and keep the kids entertained with clowns and face painting. Entry is only $2. Port Phillip Ferries will be running a service from the Geelong waterfront at noon, return service departing Portarlington at 3.45pm.

COTTAGE BY THE SEA ANNUAL FAIR

CHILDREN’S charity Cottage by the Sea will be holding its annual fair today, from 9am-2pm. A great family fun day out, full entertainment for people of all ages. Entry is a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards the programs Cottage by the Sea hosts for at-risk youth around the region. Located at 29 Flinders St, Queenscliff.

THE TEMPEST

OZACT will present the classic Shakespeare tale of magic, mystery and mayhem this weekend at the Geelong Botanical Gardens. Come enjoy theatre in the great outdoors, performed by talented actors today and tomorrow at 4pm. Tickets available online, adults $35, concession $30 and children $20, at www.trybooking.com/book/event?embed&eid=335279.

WONDERLAND SPIEGELTENT

EXCITING pop-up attraction on at the Barwon Heads foreshore until January 29. The Wonderland Spiegeltent will host a number of amazing shows, from circus for the family to adults-only burlesque. Tickets from onderlandspiegeltent.com.au.