Sundays · to Sun 20 Dec
Southside Bar (Inside Classic Cinemas) · Elsternwick
a monthly night of new music, poetry and a jazz flute headliner
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Welcome to the Shtetl, a monthly night of music and art in Elsternwick, Melbourne.
Hosted by Rachel Moshel
Part One: the laboratory
Part Two: the headliner
All this in a 2 hour show.
2026 headliners:
October 25 | Noy Ben Ami
Noy Ben Ami is a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music blends funk, soul, blues, rock and Middle Eastern influences. Originally from Israel with Iraqi heritage, Noy brings a distinctive fusion of sounds to his performances, combining expressive vocals, virtuosic guitar and looping.
November 29 | Yael Zamir
Yael Zamir is a Melbourne-based flutist, composer and improviser with a passion for jazz and Brazilian music. After beginning her studies in classical flute, she went on to specialise in jazz flute at Monash University. Yael has become a vibrant presence in Melbourne’s music scene, performing with leading Australian musicians and exploring the rich traditions of Brazilian choro, samba and jazz.
December 20 | Ben Adler
Ben Adler is a Sydney-based violinist, composer and musical director, and the founder of klezmer-fusion band CHUTNEY and the Nomad String Quartet. Trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Ben has performed and toured nationally with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and worked with ensembles including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia…
Getting there
Southside Bar (Inside Classic Cinemas), Elsternwick
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When is IN THE SHTETL?
Sundays, to Sun 20 Dec. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Southside Bar (Inside Classic Cinemas), Elsternwick, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $30, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On events.humanitix.com. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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