PERFORMANCES

CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY

CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY HISTORIC SITE, TOMORROW, 9.30AM-4PM Step back into colonial times at the annual Female Factory open day. Various activities are planned, including a brief theatrical performance from the popular Her Story, depicting the gruelling life of an incarcerated convict woman, as well as enthralling children’s activities and an appearance by the Matron from the Matron’s Cottage. The free event will be a good chance to catch resident artist Dr Christina Henri, who will discuss her installation Roses from the Heart with bonnets from the artwork on display. For details, phone 1800 139 478 or visit femalefactory.org.au/mothers-day-open-day-2

SISTERS & MISTERS OF SONG

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, HOBART, FROM FRIDAY, MAY 19, TO SUNDAY, MAY 21 For those who love choral performances in public spaces, make a note of these dates. The Melbourne-based Sisters and Misters choir will sing a range of upbeat and popular songs, led by musical director Irene Bennetts. The en plein air performances are family-friendly and are free. 0409 547 474 or facebook.com/SistersnMisters.

A CRASH COURSE IN A CAPPELLA

HOBART CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST, TUESDAY, 7.30PM Four weeks of dedicated singing rehearsals will culminate in this a cappella performance. Run by The Singing Shed, the concert will showcase the voices of 12 men and includes renditions of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and I Still Call Australia Home. The club’s Deep South chorus will also perform. Entry is by donation and includes supper. For details, and information on how you can be involved in the next course, phone Trevor on 0488 967 904.