Punters Club – Sweetie and Friends

Punters Club 376 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Sweetie & Friends spins vinyl-only heat every Saturday at Punters Club, soundtracking your weekend from early evening into late-night. Expect hot cuts, good vibes and zero streaming services in sight. Immaculate selections begin from 5 PM, with the main session running 7 PM to 10 PM. Follow @thepuntersclubfitzroy for lineup…

Uptown Jazz Cafe – Eugene Ball Standards Quartet

Uptown Jazz Cafe 1/177 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Trumpet master Eugene Ball leads a stellar quartet through swinging, modern takes on Ellington, Holiday and Coleman. Backed by Fran Swinn, Chris Hale and James McLean, this Thursday set honours tradition while reinventing it with Melbourne’s signature jazz verve. One night only at Uptown Jazz Cafe.

Bar Open – Slow Grind Fever #113

Bar Open 317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Slow Grind Fever returns with DJs Richie1250, Plutonic Lab, DJ Tanner and Stuckey spinning vintage rhythm 'n' blues, soul, jazzy popcorn and slow-funk burners from 1952 to 1972. Red light, thick smoke, sleazy grooves. This is the final 'original recipe' edition of the year. 9 PM to 2:30 AM, $15…

The Night Cat – Love Action Grand Final Night Special

The Night Cat 137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy

Love Action returns with their signature Surf Disco Extravaganza to close out AFL Grand Final day in euphoric style. Featuring tribal house innovator Guy Contact, funk outfit Precious Cargo, and disco duo Steely Ann & Mikey Goodfellow, the lineup is matched only by the one-of-a-kind upcycled merch drop. From short…