Mercury (Hobart)

Keeping track

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All Saints Market Today at 339 Macquarie St, South Hobart, 10am-2pm. Handmade, homemade, local collectabl­e, preloved items, live music, food. Bargain basement (fill a bag for $3). Indoors and outdoors. Inquiries: 0438 094 681. Heritage Bush Dance Tonight, 7.30-11.30 at St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (opposite Blue Gum, off Rupert Ave, behind church). High-energy traditiona­l and contempora­ry dances and Tasmanian tunes. Dance or listen. Newcomers welcome. Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble. All dances taught. No experience or partner required. All ages welcome. Please bring a plate of supper. Cash at the door: $18, $16 concession, $15 members, $9 students. Group bookings available. Dress: casual, heritage or rural. Inquiries: folkdancet­as@gmail.com or www.folktas.org or 6273 2127. Stand-Up Comedy for Beginners and the Terrified with Gavin Baskervill­e Calling all funny people and wannabe comedians. Gavin Baskervill­e has been teaching stand-up comedy for more than a decade. His workshops are designed to inspire, motivate and challenge, and are suitable for new comedians and anyone who wants to find ways to bring more humour into the way they work or perform. Two-day workshop (for ages 17+) on October 5-6, 10am-4pm each day at the Polish Corner, New Town (home of Jokers Comedy Club). Registrati­on: $180 / $160. Limited to 12 participan­ts, bookings essential. Inquiries: www.tadaa.com.au/bookings

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