That’s the spirit: Stand-out sculptures and inspiring installations are lighting up Port Melbourne’s Toyota head office. The Toyota Community Spirit Gallery gives emerging artists in Victoria the chance to show their work. At 155 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne. Until March 19.
Red and proud: The Red and Nearly Ginger Association (RANGA) celebrates all things ginger at its annual orang-utan charity fund-raising party. Revellers must have red hair, even if that means using a wig or dye. At the St Kilda Lifesaving Club, 43 Jacka Boulevard. Tickets are $10. For more information and tickets, visit ranga.net.au February 25.
Style soiree: Balmy nights go hand in hand with food, fun and fashion. South Melbourne Market’s Style After Dark fashion shows include independent artists and designers, hawker-style food, music and entertainment.
Under the verandah, Coventry and Cecil streets, South Melbourne, Thursdays. Details: southmelbournemarket.com.au March 1 – April 19, 5.30pm–9.30pm.
Draw on the positive: Artist Richard MacLean offers a chance to rethink ink with his exhibition of “existential and subjective” drawings, Return from Pessimism. At Gasworks Arts Park foyer gallery, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park. For more information, call 8606 4200. February 27 – March 18.
Positive parenting: Elwood College is hosting a series of free parent forums. The first is Creating confident teens: an introduction to positive psychology, with Victoria University’s Bert Van Halen. At 101 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood. To book, call 9531 9566 or email elwood.co@edumail.vic.gov.au February 22.