COMPILED BY SARAH LANG

1. JAZZING IT UP AT LYONVILLE HALL

The Chromatique Jazz Quartet brings life the the Lyonville Hall taking you back in time with musical pearls of the past decades. Listen to the smooth sultry vocals of Yenni Terrimaki and her 3 piece assemble on Sunday 14 April from 2pm. $25 tickets on the door. 

2. WONDERLAND HIGH TEA PARTY

Tumble down the rabbit hole with the Mad Hatter at this fantastical high tea at Bellinzona Resort on Easter Saturday, April 20 from 12noon. Expect ticking clocks, pink flamingos, antique books and vintage birdcages. Feast on scones and conserve, ribbon sandwiches, petit fours, savoury bites and Wonderland inspired treats. $49 adults $25 children Family of 4 $129. bellinzona.com.au 

3. COMEDY CABARET

Fresh on the back of her massive success at ChillOut "La Cabarisque", Melbourne's "avant showgirl" Miss Friby brings her unique brand of cabaret, vaudeville and burlesque to Hepburn Springs. In a tornado of hilarious showmanship and exotic glamour, Miss Friby will perform a show with dance, song, comedy, circus, magic and everything in between. Cabaret at it's finest, with a little bit of death. Tickets $30 entry presale/$35 on door. palais-hepburn.com  Click HERE to purchase tickets.

4. MEET THE ARTISTS

Six new artists are joining this year’s Open Studios program with 24 artists in 21 studios inviting the public into their studios to see how art is created. This free event offers visitors a rare chance to see how professional artists work, how their studios are set up and to be able to chat to the artists themselves. There is also a group exhibition at The Convent Gallery in Daylesford with one example from each artist to help you select which studio they wish to visit. Convent Gallery is open 10am to 5pm every day except Easter Monday. 13-14 April, 20-22 April. www.dmropenstudios.com.au 

Click HERE to download the program.

5. LAKEHOUSE CELLAR SERIES

The team at Lakehouse have teamed up with a few of their favourite winemakers to create an exclusive series of Wine Lunches starting with the Dalwhinnie Wine Lunch on Saturday 11th May. A special four course shared table lunch with wines from the iconic Dalwhinnie; one of Victoria’s oldest, family run vineyards and hosted by Winemaker David Jones. Strictly limited numbers which will sell out quickly. $295. lakehouse.com.au 

For more details head to https://lakehouse.com.au/the-cellar-series-lunches/