Newsletter | #197 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #197 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday October 12 to Monday October 18, 2010.

This week... Australia gets it's very own Saint, as does a very proud Melbourne, when Mary MacKillop is canonised with celebrations held at the Royal Exhibition Building along with in Fitzroy, the birthplace of the miraculous ol' gal. The City of Hume begins their musical festivities with the Hume Festival of Music (they sensibly dropped the word 'Winter' from it and moved it accordingly) offering concerts and performances aplenty, many of which will be held in the glorious splendour of the grey outdoors.

You can also pump those legs of yours and cart your bum across to the Melbourne Cycling Festival where you can enjoy a grand old time at Alexandra Gardens, or you can keep pumping those legs and continue on to Rowville's Stringybark Festival, where in the spirit of sustainability all those who make their way there by bike or public transport receive free entry.

Granted, if you're an adult it'll save you two precious dollars, but that's more than a drop in the ocean when you account for the cost of a train ticket, especially if you're desperately making time on one of those ridiculous two-hour tickets that only allow you to get anywhere if you're a Time Lord or Marty McFly. You still owe us all an hour Mr Kennet. And Brumby, don't get me started...

Major Events

Stringybark Festival, held in Rowville, is one of Victoria's longest running environmental festivals. With a focus on information and displays showcasing sustainable living, the festival includes children's theatre, cooking demonstrations, live music, roving performers and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17


Open Mind Fiesta, held every year to celebrate Mental Health Week, is a free community festival held along Fairfield's Station Street. Promoting greater tolerance of mental illness, the festival features community and activity stages, stalls, rides, a pamper tent and a children's area.
When: Sunday October 17 - 11am to 5pm


Mary MacKillop, Australia's First Saint will be celebrated with a public mass at St Paul's Cathedral and a street parade from Mary's birthplace in Fitzroy to Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building where there'll be musical entertainment and a live broadcast of the Canonisation ceremony held in Rome.
When: Sunday October 17


Swiss Italian Festa, held in Hepburn Springs and Daylesford, celebrates the heritage of Swiss and Italian settlers who arrived more than 150 years ago. With an enormous program of events, the festival features sports tournaments, open studio tours, exhibitions and more.
When: October 15 to 24


Main Street Mornington Festival celebrates the local region's food, wine and performing arts with the main street playing host to seventy exhibitors showcasing fresh produce and some of Australia's best wine makers along with two stages featuring live performances and a children's arcade.
When: Sunday October 17 - 11am to 5pm


Rutherglen Agricultural Show offers a day of fun for people of all ages with displays of arts and crafts with needlework, photography and floral exhibitions. Held at Rutherglen Show Grounds the event also includes a sideshow alley and animal displays with performing ducks and dogs.
When: Sunday October 17


Melbourne Cycling Festival, featuring the GO Bike Expo held at Alexandra Gardens to showcase the latest in cycling products, events and destinations, highlights Melbourne's passion for cycling with prominent riding events that include National Ride to Work Day and Around the Bay in a Day.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, October 17


The Tesselaar Tulip Festival, held in Silvan an hour away from Melbourne, is a vibrant festival that celebrates Spring with fields that feature more than half a million beautiful flowers. With themed weekends held throughout the festival, attractions include concerts, kids' days and more.
When: September 16 to October 13

Music & Arts Festivals

Hume Festival of Music offers a program of concerts and special events showcasing remarkable music from around the world at various venues within Hume. Celebrating the cultural diversity of Hume City, the festival is held in Spring to also celebrate the many open parks and gardens.
When: October 15 to November 7


Numurkah Foodbowl Music Festival, held in the country town of Numurkah amidst the heart of Victoria's Foodbowl, offers something for all music lovers with decades-old choral societies and brass bands being showcased alongside pub rock bands, bush bands, acoustic groups and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 15 to 17


Melbourne International Arts Festival, Australia's premier celebration of performing arts, offers a program that draws on the talents of some of the finest artists and performers from across the world. With dance, theatre, music, visual arts, and more, it's held at various venues.
When: October 8 to 23


Melbourne Stencil Festival is a celebration of stencil art taking place at Melbourne's 1000 Pound Bend and other venues. Examining one of the most divisive sub cultures, the festival a charity auction along with forums, workshops, an award show and workshops for adults and kids.
When: October 8 to 24

Food & Wine Festivals

Tastes of the Goulburn, coinciding with the weekend of the Darley Seymour Cup, celebrates many of Seymour's Goulburn River Valley attributes with a chance to indulge in local gourmet delights and wines, experience a heritage train ride and enjoy live music, exhibitions and fun for the kids.
When: Saturday October 16 - 10am to 4pm
Darley Seymour Cup: Sunday October 17

Film Festivals

Greek Film Festival, held at Palace Cinema Como in South Yarra, presents a selection of contemporary films direct from Greece with this year's event offering and extended program that includes documentaries, short films, comedies and even two gruesome gems for fans of zombie movies.
When: October 13 to 31
Opening Night Event: Wednesday October 13

Community Events

National Ride to Work Day sees cyclists from all states and territories join together when first-timers and regular bike riders can celebrate the act of riding to work together to highlight the health benefits of ditching the car in favour of the pedals, while reducing the carbon footprint.
When: Wednesday October 13

Upcoming Events

Megalopolis, held at Fitzroy's Brunswick Street Gallery, is an exhibition featuring large canvas prints by Melbourne based photographer, Barney Meyer, whose training as an engineer helped him record scenes of industrial activity and buildings to create works intertwined with entropy.
When: October 22 to November 4
Opening Night: Friday October 22 - 6pm to 8pm


Car Park Parties will be held at the Laurel Hotel in Ascot Vale to celebrate Cox Plate and Derby Day during the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. Featuring live performances by Superdudes and DJ's, the nights offer great entertainment close to both Moonee Valley and Flemington.
When: October 23 & 30 - 6pm to Late


Volume 3, held at Federation Square's BMW Edge, is a stunning solo violin-powered performance by Sarah Curro. With acoustic, semi-acoustic and electric violins by master luthier Paul Davies of Arts Music, the short film 2 Men Drawing by Lisa Mills will be screened during the concert.
When: Sunday November 28 - 8:15pm


NEW LIVE CALENDAR
To find out about future events in Melbourne, have a look at our new calendar, with details about many more events that lie ahead so you can jot them down on the to-do list , including Exhibitions, Live Gigs, Theatre, Markets, Expos and more..
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Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show

The Space in Between, held at the gallery of Melbourne's Jasper Hotel is a group art exhibition of nine painters and printmakers. Presented by Artists on the Move, the exhibition is part of a series of short run exhibitions, with all artwork available for purchase or commission.
When: Tuesday to Thursday, October 12 to 14
Opening Night: Tuesday October 12 - 6pm to 8pm


Graeme Base, the much loved illustrator of the hit book Animalia, will be exhibiting at Port Melbourne's MARS Gallery where there will be a selection of artworks for viewing and sale, taken from his upcoming book, The Legend of the Golden Snail, a seafaring fantasy rich with his beautiful style.
When: Until October 24 - Closed Mondays
Author's Talk: Saturday October 23 - 3pm


Mind Your Head is the 27th Annual Prahran Mission Art Exhibition, held in Albert Park at the Foyer Gallery of Gasworks Arts Park. Showcasing the artworks produced by participants of Prahran Mission's art programs, the program covers a range of competitive visual art courses.
When: October 12 to 30
Opening Night: Tuesday October 12 - 6pm


Husk Liberty Exhibition, held at Husk's Albert Park Store, is the latest exhibition of textiles, paintings and designs from gifted Melbourne artist and designer Sara Thorn. The exhibition includes a captivating array of watercolours, digital collage prints on cotton and inspiring hand embroidery.
When: October 13 to November 23
Opening Night: Wednesday October 13 - 6:30pm


Hive, one of three exhibitions showing at red gallery in Fitzroy North, is the first collaborative exhibition by Kate Zizys and Kim McDonald, Gippsland-based artists whose works feature prints, installations and drawings inspired by ideas of hive-mentalities and the shared motif of bees.
When: October 13 to 30 - Wednesdays to Saturdays
Opening Night: Wednesday October 13 - 6pm to 8pm


Stuck on St Kilda, presented by The Essence of St Kilda, is a public art installation, held outside and accessible to all. Featuring entries from the 2010 Essence of St Kilda Word and Photo Prizes, new and established photographers and writers have uniquely expressed how they view St Kilda.
When: October 15 to November 21


Artists Open Day, held at Kinross House which is run by Uniting Arts Toorak, will let the public explore the artists' studios, offering an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists and see their latest works. A great selection of artworks will be on display with many available for purchase.
When: Sunday October 17 - 11am to 3pm


Killing Time, held at the gallery Melbourne's Kings Artist Run Initiative, is the premier retrospective of Christopher K�ller's video practice in Australia. Filled with images of sex, death, golf and surfing, the exhibition screening, which runs at over an hour, is populated with a host of rebel characters.
When: Until October 23 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Swaddle, held at Fitzroy's SJS Gallery, is a group exhibition by Victorian female artists, whose works in fibre and textile aim to stimulate and challenge ideas around old cultural practices. The works featured explore the interplay between bondage and release, comfort and constraint.
When: October 12 to 23 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


CONTEMPORANEA, held at the prestigious Smartartz Gallery in South Melbourne, is an exhibition of artworks from the Florence Biennale Australia Group, a collective of artists that have all been invited to and exhibited in Italy's Florence Biennale during the past 13 years.
When: October 7 to 19


Somewhat Different, held at the gallery of RMIT, is an international touring exhibition showcases the work of over 100 key German and European designers. Celebrating the diversity of function, the Melbourne exhibition also features Screen Gown by Australian designers.
When: Until November 13 - Closed Sundays


The Wild Awards, held at the Barn Gallery of Montsalvat in Eltham, is an exhibition and sale of stunning 2 and 3 dimensional artworks created by members of the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, an artist group that aims to foster the study, practice, and appreciation of all wildlife art.
When: October 8 to 29


All's Well That Ends, showing at South Melbourne's Art At Cyclone, is an exhibition by Jason Moad that explores his interest in the way our experience of the world remains subjective. Setting an unsettling atmosphere, his works carry overtones of something having happened or yet to occur.
When: Until October 17 - Fridays to Sundays


The Bald Archy Prize Exhibition, Australia's most popular comic portrait competition and alternative to the prestigious Archibald, will be showing at Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel. Judged by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude, the works range from the hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar.
When: October 5 to November 6


Hurrah! is a group of artists who are drawn together by their passion for textiles, exhibiting their works at Steps Gallery in Carlton South. Formed 18 years ago, the exhibition of contemporary textiles, features works by Nola Bailey, Wanda McPherson and Karen Richards.
When: Until October 17 - Closed Mondays


Wallpaper Mandala, held at Obscura Gallery in St Kilda, is Emma Hack's new collection of works that expertly blend the female form into the wallpaper designs of the iconic Florence Broadhurst. The exhibition also celebrates Emma's 21st year of exploring body art with this photographic series.
When: Until October 21 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Mortality, showing at Southbank's Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, features works by some of the world's leading artists, exploring life's journey from the beginning to the end. Part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, it includes works by Aleks Danko, Tacita Dean and others.
When: October 8 to November 28 - Closed Mondays


Returning to the Animal Within, held at Nexus Modern Art Gallery in South Melbourne, is an exhibition by Gillie and Marc Schattner, a husband and wife known for their striking paintings of dogs. With paintings and fibreglass sculptures, the works present the humanised perspective of a dog.
When: October 7 to 21 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Vern Sherman Drinks Tea and Other Tales, one of three exhibitions held at Collingwood gallery Off the Kerb, is a presentation by I & The Others, who have used a variety of media to created a series of works inspired by three and a half months spent in the United States last year.
When: September 24 to October 15


ABBAWORLD, held at Federation Square, is an amazing multimedia exhibition that enables visitors to experience the music and magic of ABBA with state-of-the-art technology making a highly interactive experience where visitors can journey through ABBAWORLD'S 25 environments.
When: Until October 31


The Amazing Bodies Exhibition, held at Waterfront City in Docklands, is a chance to explore nature in a unique way with amazing displays of natural anatomical wonders. Using real body specimens, perfectly preserved, the exhibition shows muscular and bone structure in a captivating display.
When: Until October 31


Phar Lap will be the focus of a special exhibition held at the Melbourne Museum. Marking the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup and the 80th anniversary of Phar Lap's historic win, his impressive skeleton will be on display, on loan from Wellington's Te Papa Tongarewa Museum.
When: Until January 30, 2011

Expos, Launches & Open Days

eTraining Month, presented by Melbourne City Library, is a range of events that allow the public to learn more about the great range of eAudiobooks on offer and their new eBook collection. The information events will help members learn how to browse, borrow and download from their website.
When: Until October 29


Armageddon Expo, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, returns this year with even more exhibition space offering a huge range of attractions celebrating science fiction, fantasy, anime and gaming. The event includes panel discussions, film screenings, competitions and special guests.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17


Timber & Working With Wood Show, held at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale, is Australasia's largest showcase of products and services available to woodworking enthusiasts and professional tradesmen alike with hundreds of woodworking products, suppliers and experts.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 15 to 17

Performances & Theatre

The Laramie Project, performed at Hallam Community Theatre, is the play by Moises Kaufman that draws on public interviews to explore the death of Matthew Sheppard, an American student who in 1998 was kidnapped, beaten, tied to a fence and left to die, simply because he was gay.
When: October 15 to 30 - Fridays & Saturdays
Also Playing: Thursday October 28


Oh Well Never Mind Bye, performed by Red Stitch Theatre in St Kilda, is the Australian Premiere of by Steven Lally's engrossing political drama. Set amidst the 2005 terrorist attacks in London, the play questions the ethics of modern journalism and the pressures that drive the media.
When: Until November 6 - Wednesdays to Sundays


RENT, presented by Whitehorse Musical Theatre in Nunawading, brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City.
When: October 7 to 17 (No Show October 12)


Inside Out, playing at various venues to highlight Mental Health Week, is the award-winning play that tackles the impact of mental illness on families. Honest yet surprisingly funny, the play is a compassionate journey into one young man's mind and a mother's struggle to understand him.
When: October 12, 14 & 15


Life Without Me is award-winning playwright Daniel Keene's debut play for Melbourne Theatre Company. Performed at the Sumner Theatre in Southbank, the play follows the lives of guests in a rundown hotel in an eccentric fable about taking up residence and trying to move on.
When: October 9 to November 21


The Sound of Music, presented by Geelong Lyric Theatre Society, brings to the stage the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Based on the lives of the Trapp Family Singers with a story that's made it the world's most beloved musical, it's held at Geelong Performing Arts Centre.
When: October 8 to 16 - Fridays & Saturdays


Hairspray, the ultimate feel good musical based on the cult movie by John Waters, will hit the stage in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre. Set in the USA town of 1960s Baltimore, the production follows the life of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger passion to dance.
When: October 2 to 31 | Book Now


Mary Poppins The Musical, held at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre, brings the classic books and beloved Disney film to the stage with a spectacular production that includes all of the best loved songs from the film including Chim Chim Cheer-ee and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
When: Until October 17 | Book Now

Classical, Choral & Recitals

Lunchtime Organ Recitals, held at St Michael's Uniting Church on Collins Street, feature organists from across the Globe. Free to attend, resident organist Rhys Boak, often joined by special guests, performs music from some of the greatest composers in human history.
When: Thursday October 14 - 1pm to 1.30pm


Ovation, presented by La Prima Opera at Preston's Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, is a performance featuring beautiful solos, duets and trios from your best loved operas including Carmen, La Boheme, The Barber of Seville, Cosi Fan Tutte, Rigoletto, Tales of Hoffmann and many more.
When: Friday October 15 - 11am


Freshwater Trio will perform at Eltham's Montsalvat as part of the Pluck, Struck and Bowed concert series. Acclaimed by audiences and peers as one of the foremost chamber ensembles, the group will perform works by Beethoven and Dvorak along with a toe-tapping piece by Astor Piazzolla.
When: Sunday October 17 - 2:30pm

Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance

Climax, performed at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is the most daring project to date by Collaboration. With a complex story line delivered with gut wrenching passion, Paul Malek's production fast paced production highlights a selection of Melbourne's finest Dancers, Actors and Choreographers.
When: October 14 to 23


Hello You, starring Emily Taylor, is an adventurous exploration through the obsessive and the compulsive using covers, spoken word, circulated objects and original songs. Mixing theatre, cabaret and awkwardly amorous love-in, it's held at South Melbourne's Butterfly Club.
When: Thursday to Saturday, October 14 to 16


Big Top Burlesque Follies, held at Thornbury Theatre, is the dinner and show performance presented by the Internationally Acclaimed 'King of Burlesque' Chaz Royal. An extravaganza of classic burlesque like no other, the show blends classic carnival showgirls with true vaudeville.
When: Friday October 15


Britney Spears: The Cabaret stars Christie Whelan in the highly acclaimed performance that was a sell out at last year's Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, the show is a satirical and realistic look at the perils of fame as Britney shows us life through her own eyes.
When: October 6 to 24 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Carnival of Mysteries, held as part of Melbourne Fringe, transforms the venue of fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane into a scenic wonderland that features the work of 30 unique artists commissioned to respond to the Mysteries of Innocence, Passion, Mercy, Forgiveness and Love.
When: October 6 to 30 - Tuesdays to Saturdays


Atrocity, held at Burlesque Bar in Fitzroy, is a shocking theatrical soap opera of sex, violence, beauty, horror and psychological play that is not for the faint of heart. Shock performance with music, song, dance and the art of wicked tease, the show is a night of Burlesque du Grand Guignol.
When: Sundays Until October 24
Also Playing: Tuesdays & Thursdays Until October 7

Entertainment & Nightlife

Thirsty Merc, one of Australia's most loved bands, will be appearing at various venues in Melbourne and Victoria as part of their Spring Tour. Performing in Geelong and Melton, their live shows have earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands to witness on stage.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, October 13 & 14


Creedence Clearwater Revisited, will be appearing at Hisense Arena. Reuniting original members that include Stu Cook and Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford, one of the most celebrated bass-drum duos of the rock era, they'll be headed by John Tristao on lead vocals who maintains their original sound.
When: Friday October 15


Diego Guerrero's Flamenco Latin Quintet, featuring one of Spain's most respected musical innovators, Diego Guerrero, will be appearing at Kingston Arts Centre Theatre in Moorabbin where he'll perform his music fusing raw African rhythms and the sounds of Cuban Guaguanco.
When: Friday October 15


Mother Africa, a high-energy circus spectacular featuring 40 performers from all over Africa, will be appearing at The Palms at Crown. Described by critics as 'enthralling' and a 'feel good spectacular par excellence', the international hit features skilful acrobatics, traditional dances and more.
When: October 12 to 24


Stan Walker, Australia's 7th Australian Idol, will perform live in concert at Williamstown Town Hall of Saturday October 16. Stan Walker successfully auditioned in the seventh season of Australian Idol, and Australia responded with millions of votes to push Stan toward his successful career.
When: Saturday October 16


The P!nk Show, the only Pink tribute show in the world to feature aerial silks live on stage, incorporates the colour and excitement of P!nk's Funhouse tour and other performances. Starring Susi Tate as Pink with a likeness that's vocally and visually amazing, it's held at Braybrook's Quin Auditorium.
When: Saturday October 16


Urban Sea Shanties, the CD by Fred Smith and the Spooky Men's Chorale, will be launched at North Melbourne's Lithuanian Club with a performance by The Spooky Men and Fred Smith, noted diplomat, songwriter and panama hat fetishist. They'll be supported by Men in Suits.
When: Saturday October 16 - Doors Open 7:30pm


80 Gigs in 80 days is a marathon live music event by Nicolas Jorquera of Melbourne band 'I Heart Cusack,' which will see over 160 bands performing over 80 successive days at 80 different venues all over Melbourne and Regional Victoria with the events filmed for a documentary.
When: September 3 to November 21

Regular Gigs

Melbourne Jazz Jammers, held at Collingwood's Leinster Arms Hotel, offers a great opportunity for musicians of any background to drop in, join in, listen in, meet other musicians and relax over a drink as the evening unfolds with anything from bebop to swing, blues, Latin and more.
When: Fridays - 6pm to Late & Sundays - 3:30pm to 6pm


House Of Blues, held at the Royal Standard Hotel in West Melbourne, is a special evening of music presented each week by the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. With a featured artist invited to play each wee, performances are followed by an open jam session for all musicians.
When: Every Tuesday - 8pm

Cinema

U23D will return to Melbourne's IMAX Cinema with a limited run of screenings that brings viewers the thrill and pulsing energy of a live U2 stadium concert. Filmed in South America during the band's Vertigo Tour, the film was made with the largest collection of 3D camera technology ever used.
When: October 7, 8, 9 & 12


this is NOT a film festival, held at Melbourne's 1000 � Bend, showcases some of the finest short films made by independent film makers. Placing emphasis on the films, not on winners or prizes, the screenings are a celebration of the spirit of independent, interesting and original storytelling.
When: Tuesday October 12 - 6pm & 8pm


West Side Shorts, presented by Angry Productions, is a monthly film night held at Williamstown's Customs House Hotel, offering the chance to see fantastic short films made by local talent and also to network with local filmmakers and actors after the screenings.
When: Tuesday October 12 - 8:30pm - Only $5 Entry

Comedy & Magic

Theatresports, Melbourne's longest running improvisation comedy show, celebrates its 25th season with Silver Jubilee performances held at St Kilda's National Theatre where old meets new as a handful of Theatresports veterans take to the stage with upcoming improvisers barely as old as the show.
When: September 19 to November 21 - Every Sunday


Comedy With Grace, held weekly at the Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood, is a platform for some of Australia's biggest names in comedy to test new material or polish some old, as well as showcase the best new up and comers from around the country with a new line-up every week.
When: Sundays - 7pm to 9pm

Melbourne For Kids

Beauty and the Beast Jr, presented by ACTion Youth Theatre at Altona City Theatre, brings the excitement of the hit Disney movie to the stage with this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love in this adaptation for children.
When: October 15 to 23 - Fridays & Saturdays

Circus

Circus Sunrise, an action-packed show for all the family, will be appearing with performances held in Sunshine. A true family circus with lineage going back to 1648, the performances of Circus Sunrise feature juggling, acrobatics and whip-cracking excitement!
When: Until October 17 - Sunshine


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Noble Park. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
When: Until November 7 - Noble Park

Markets, Fetes and Fairs

Wilmington Kindergarten & Community Centre Fete, held in Hoppers Crossing, offers a great day for the whole family with plenty of fun activities and attractions, food and entertainment from local groups. The fete also includes a raffle, spinning wheel and market stalls for all ages.
When: Sunday October 17 - 10am to 3pm

Melbourne Market Guide

View MARKETS calendar to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs for a bargain!


A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales This Weekend

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Dining & Drink

A Taste of Cambodia, held at Docklands' popular Cambodian restaurant Bopha Devi to celebrate World Food Day, is a program of free tastings and educational talks on Cambodian cuisine when Owner and Chef, Chan Uoy, will cook recipes from the book, From Spiders to Water Lilies.
When: Saturday October 16 - Bookings Required


Oktoberfest returns to Melbourne's European Bier Cafe in Exhibition Street with a celebration of beer, food and music held each Friday in Oktober. Embracing the traditional German Beer festival, it includes a live Oommpah band, German cuisine and plenty of bier specials by the stein
When: Fridays in October

OnlyMelbourne Welcomes..

Each week we highlight some of the new business listings in the OnlyMelbourne Business and Services directory.

This week we suggest the following:

Walking in Autistic Shoes - Presentation by Donna Williams...
Salsa & Rueda in the Park - Dance meetings in Carlton...
The Healing House - Reiki Services in Melbourne & geelong...
Scrumptious Buds - Handcrafted chocolate bouquets...

View More of the Latest Listings at OnlyMelbourne!

Sporting Events

Soccer | Hyundai A-League

Hyundai A-League - Week 10

Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

Saturday October 16 - 6:45pm
Marvel Stadium, Docklands


Fair Play 7, held at the historic Victoria Park in Abbotsford, is a 16 team, 5-a-side Soccer Tournament that will raises funds, both on and off pitch, for Happy Football Cambodia Australia and the Collingwood Allstars Football Program. The day includes live entertainment, food and more.
When: Saturday October 16

Commonwealth Games

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be televised with free broadcasts held at Federation Square on the Big Screen and in the Atrium, giving Melbournians the chance to rally together and cheer on our local sporting heroes as they compete for Gold at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
When: Until October 14 - 8am to 10pm

The Trots

Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival showcases 50 days of premier world-class thoroughbred racing with 85 race meetings across the Victoria, including 20 Country Cups at venues such as Ararat. More than just a racing festival, the event highlights fashion, luxury dinners and more.
When: October 1 to November 19 - Various Venues


Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival

October Race Dates

Schweppes Thousand Guineas Day - Wed October 13
BMW Caulfield Cup Day - Sat October 16


Darley Seymour Cup, one of the premier Country Cups in Victoria, attracts many of the states leading trainers and jockeys and you may just get to see a new champion in the making. The day features free entertainment and activities for the kids, Fashions on the Field, live music and more.
When: Sunday October 17


Country Racing Victoria represents racing clubs in outer metropolitan areas like Werribee and Mornington along with small clubs in rural areas such as Edenhope and Towong.
Highlights
Seymour Racing Club, Darley Seymour Cup - October 17
Race Dates: Thursday to Monday, October 14 to 18

Motor Sports

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix held at Phillip Island, brings Victorians the opportunity to enjoy world-class entertainment. This year marks the 16th running of motorcycle racing at Phillip Island circuit with a host of entertainment and activities around the circuit.
When: October 15 to 17


Off-Street Drag Racing at Calder Park offers a safe way for competitive drivers to show their skills on the quater mile with Street Cars and Comp Cars allowed on the track.
Next Street Drag Event
Friday october 15
Gates Open 4pm - Registration Required

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