We all love movies, and we all love music. BIPOC music label Yo CiTY is satisfying both those needs with their free summer sessions, Flix & Chill. Every Saturday this month, there will be free, family-friendly movies, music and food to try. Each Saturday will have a different theme, and showcase the vast and unique voices of Melbourne’s community. Find Flix & Chill in Carlton’s Argyle Square.
Flix & Chill by Yo CiTY Connect
Each instalment of Flix & Chill will have a selection of short and feature length films, bookended by some of Melbourne’s amazing musical talents. Screenings will include notable films like 2021’s Award Winning Crime Drama Short Film Step Back, South African Short Film TINASHE and BlackFeet Films’ multi-nominated and Award Winning short The Truth About Lies.
Both the films and the music will explore a different theme for each night.
Here is the schedule for Flix & Chill:
Theme – LOVE
Saturday Feb 12
DJ Guzman
Mel Taylor – live performance
They Were Not You – film
The Truth About Lies – short film
C-Pash – DJ
Theme – Just People
Saturday Feb 19
Collette – DJ
Calle Luna – live performance
OTAR – film
CHENGE – film
Step Back (2021) Award Winning Crime Drama Short Film | MYM – Film
Fejiro – film
Truckload – DJ
Theme – Afrika
Saturday Feb 26
Claddy – DJ
Soulectric – live performance
Long Distance – short film
Oga John – short film
Miracle – short film
The Independent State of Nandi – short film
FRACTURED : An Ndani Short Film
TINASHE – short film
Brotha Asanti – DJ
What about the food?
Brunswick restaurant Vola Foods will serve up mouth-watering Cameroonian cuisine at each event. Try their signature dishes, including Jollof Rice and Stew, Suya and Plantains, Burning Fish and Puff Puff with caramel and chocolate.
Of course, there will also be movie favourites, like popcorn and ice cream. There will also be a selection of non-alcoholic drinks available to keep you happy and hydrated.
Key info:
Where: Argyle Square, Carlton
When: 5pm to 11pm, every Saturday in February
Cost: Entry is free
Find more details here.