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

This week... all venues and events must continue to bow down before the great and powerful Comedy Festival, so if things look a little sparse on the festival front, don't be alarmed. And don't be surprised if everything from art installations and concerts to theatre and the lint in your navel comes with a comic undertone, what with many events falling under that humorous umbrella.

Outside of all things funny, but nonetheless still fun, we have the Mulgrave Fun Day with a great line-up of free performances and activities for the kids. And tie me up then tie down if there's not also the La Mirada Film Festival held at ACMI with a program of cinema co-programmed by none other than Pedro Almodovar.

And it must be school holidays because I'm wearing a Band-Aid on my elbow having had an imaginary thorn pulled from my arm, what with a rainy morning confining the youngest indoors with a dose of antsy boredom. That was all well and good, but I was a bit miffed when the other patients, namely stuffed animals, also received Smarties as a condolence. All I got was his leftover mac and cheese after it had been sitting there for an hour. Dignity restricts me from stating whether I ate it or not.

Speaking of dignity, and a less than hypothetical lack thereof, some readers might recall my talk of a house-move at the start of the year. Truth be told, I'm still in between houses, what with the lease yet to expire on one abode - something that's a mixed blessing as it's now laden with the 'maybe' pile of assorted goods that I and my partner own, along with the recently acquired 'maybes' of her parents.

The dignity factor comes into play with my confession that I have never been, nor will ever be, a gardener. I have what could clinically be described as 'Grass Blindness' - that being the affliction of not noticing grass or how high it might be until it tickles my nose. Needless to say, being a lonely secondary abode, the house of a thousand 'maybes' has a lawn that's more than neglected.

Truly, it wouldn't suprise me to find someone in a beanie chained to a weed in there, mistakenly thinking they'd be halving Global Warming should they prevent me from mowing. And right now each blade of grass is bristling at my comeuppance, what with an Inspection on the cards this week.

Hopefully I'll get through the mass of garden before the inspection date, but if not I've decided on two options. The first is to grab a Comedy Festival guide and clumsily paste on my own event to the program, hoping the lawn passes as performance art. It might just work if I wear a Pith Helmet.

The second is to reveal the boo-boo on my elbow and hope they believe it's serious enough to keep me from mowing. I'm inclined to go with the second option, just in case there's Smarties in it for me. Failing that, I'll console myself with Smarties in any case, as there's bound to be at least a few tucked inside one of the four 'maybe' couches within that house of shame.

It's the pros and cons of having kids, stuff and not to mention a ravenous appetite and a less than hypothetical lack of dignity.

School Holiday Guide

Check out our School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Autumn and Easter Holidays running from April 9 to 26. The holiday guide offers some of the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvelous Melbourne!
View School Holiday Guide


ArtPlay on Birrarung Marr have a huge variety of hands-on activities to keep kids inspired during the Summer School Holidays, offering a great range of creative arts workshops and programs, making the holidays a fun adventure that also inspires learning and imagination for young children.
When: Various Dates During Holidays


The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter, a new musical held at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, continues the magical charm of Rudyard Kipling's tale as Mowgli, now much older, returns from the city revisit his animal mentors in to the jungle, inspiring Baloo's dreams of returning with him to the city to become a Bear Star.
When: April 9 to 23


Melbourne Playgrounds is an online guide to thousands of Melbourne activities and playgrounds for the entire family. With extensive information about play centres, playgrounds, sports parks and more, you'll also find many free activities to entertain the kids over the holidays.
More about Melbourne Playgrounds
"200 Things for Families and Kids to do in Melbourne"

Major Events

Mulgrave Fun Day, held at the Wellington Reserve Community Centre, showcases performers, activities and entertainment for children up to twelve years of age. A great day of family fun, the event features performers such as Paul Jamieson and Bongo the Cheeky Monkey, a recycled arts workshop and more.
When: Saturday April 16 - 11am to 3pm


Melbourne Leather Pride, one of the biggest and most anticipated events on Melbourne's queer calendar, is an adult only festival that offers a program for the more robust and adventurous of Melbourne's gay community with visual arts and literary events, workshops, seminars and adult party nights at various venues.
When: April 8 to 26


Steam to Surf, the theme of this year's National Trust Heritage Festival, offers a vibrant and diverse celebration of Victoria's rich history, be it natural, cultural or indigenous. With special events held across Victoria, the program features numerous activities associated with water, steam and surf.
When: April 8 to May 8


Melbourne International Comedy Festival returns with a great program of performances by some of the best and newest entertainers from Australia and overseas. With shows for people of all ages held at various venues in Melbourne, the festival offers comedy, circus, burlesque theatre and more.
When: March 30 to April 24

Film Festivals

La Mirada Film Festival, held at ACMI Cinemas, showcases a diverse mix of the finest cinema from Spain and Latin America. With screenings of films that range from classics to recent releases, the festival is the only film festival in the world co-programmed by highly acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodovar.
When: April 14 to 26


Audi Festival of German Films is an eclectic and versatile mix of German films screening at Melbourne's Kino Cinemas and Palace Cinema Como in South Yarra. This year's festival features an exciting focus on documentaries and includes guest directors, Wim Wenders and Alexander Fehling for special screenings.
When: April 7 to 18

Music & Arts Festivals

IFest, held at the Experimedia of Room Melbourne's State Library of Victoria, is a free one-day festival for anyone who's thought about making their own game or entering a career in Indipendent Game Making. Free to attend, the event features guest speakers, workshops and an indie Games Competition.
When: Saturday April 16 - Registration Required


Supafest Urban Music Festival takes place at Melbourne Showgrounds, delivering music by some of the most exciting and leading performers in the Urban Music world today. The star-packed line-up features performers that include Keri Hilson, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, Busta Rhymes and other guests.
When: Sunday April 17


St Kilda Busking Festival offers a fantastic look at the colourful entertainment that's on offer from Melbourne's best hidden artists. With fun performances held on Sundays between 1pm and 4 pm, the free entertainment offers colourful, bizarre and hilarious entertainment for the whole family.
When: Sundays, April 3 to 17 - Fitzroy Street, St Kilda


Herring Island Summer Arts Festival offers special exhibitions every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in Toorak. Accessible by boat with a punt service, the arts festival includes special artists demonstrations, talks, workshops, activities and more.
When: January 15 to April 26 - Weekends

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Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show

Rethink Refugees, presented by Amnesty International at Michael Koro Galleries in Melbourne, is an exhibition that uses the work of artists such as Magupela, Jan Palenthorpe and others to examine the many issues surrounding asylum seekers and refugees, challenging the myths and stigma that surround them.
When: Until April 17


Secret Wars, held at Melbourne's 1000 Pound Bend, aims to turns live art into a recognised sport with street artists going head to head before an audience. Armed with only 90 minutes on the clock, black paint and markers to create a brand spanking new work, featured artists are Scale and Ken Taylor.
When: Wednesday April 13


Destruction of Innocence is a 42-panel photo story that explores the creative passions of amateurs, enthusiasts and students in the alternative community. Held at The Owl and the Pussycat gallery in Richmond, the show is an intriguing interpretation of an Adam and Eve story, cast in a modern gothic setting.
When: Until April 17


Makeready Readymades, held at Lamington Drives in Collingwood, is the much anticipated solo exhibition of Stuart Geddes. The exhibition features a collection of make-ready print sheets - used by printers to make-ready their ink consistency for printing - that Stuart has been amassing for several years.
When: Until April 30 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Sounding, presented at MARS Gallery in Port Melbourne, is an exhibition by Sue Pedley, an artist who makes connections between people, places and objects with works that are inspired the act of Sounding, a way of probing the environment by sending out a signal and receiving information in return.
When: Until May 1 - Closed Mondays


Karel Martens, artistic director of OASE, Journal for Architecture, will be the focus of an exhibition at Caulfield's Monash University. Recently celebrating its 25th year, the success of OASE as a now International publication is in part due to Martens refined graphic statement and experimental typography.
When: April 6 to 21 - Closed Sundays
Artist Talk: April 12, 6:30pm - Bookings Essential


Tutankhamun, presented by Melbourne Museum, will for the first time in Australia's history see this record-breaking exhibition visit Melbourne for its only Australian stop before the Egyptian treasures, which include Tutankhamun's golden canopic coffinette, are returned to their home in Cairo.
When: Opens April 8 | Book Tickets


Andrea Higgins and Elizabeth Dobrilla will be exhibiting at St Kilda's Obscura Gallery with Higgins' series, Memento Mori, investigating aspects of family heritage through two series of archival photogram images. Dobrilla's works explore the unique perception of symbols and icons she developed whilst in Japan.
When: Until April 25 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Creativity Unlocked, held at Hawthorn Town Hall Gallery, is an exhibition organised by the Victorian Branch of the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand. Mosaic artists were invited to submit works based on the challenging theme of including a lock and a key, creating thought provoking pieces.
When: Until May 1


Melbourne Cityscapes, presented at Michaels Photographic Gallery in Elizabeth Street, showcases a unique perspective of Melbourne as seen through the lens of Joshua Papp. New Zealand born, Papp uses a range of cameras and techniques to capture the streets, historic arcades and hidden laneways of Melbourne.
When: Until May 2


New York Found, an exhibition held at Carlton's Steps Gallery, features new works by Marco Luccio, known for his striking cityscapes. Based on the unusual and fascinating artefacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Luccio's new work delves beyond New York City's hallmark monumental architecture.
When: April 2 to May 1 - Closed Mondays
Free Artist Talk: Sunday April 17 - Bookings Required


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Expos, Launches & Open Days

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, an annual event that takes place in many countries the world over, celebrates the unique philosophy of the successful ice cream makers by thanking their patrons with free cones of their famous flavours. The day is held at their scoop shop located at Hoyts in Chadstone Shopping Centre.
When: Tuesday April 12 - 1pm to 8pm


Australasian Quilt Convention, the nation's largest quilt-dedicated event, showcases quilts of the highest standard from Australia and around the world. Held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, the annual event features informative seminars and specially compiled quilt collections.
When: Thursday to Sunday, April 14 to 17


Malvern Doll Show features a large display of dolls from every decade of the 20th Century up to the present. Held at Malvern Town Hall, there will also be stalls offering antique, vintage, modern and reproduction dolls and bears, clothing and accessories, fabric, lace, bear and doll-making magazines and supplies.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17


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Performances & Theatre

Doctor Zhivago, the classic masterpiece which has become an outstanding musical, will be appearing at performed at Her Majesty's Theatre. With a story that's at once epic and personal, funny and heartbreaking, impetuously romantic and bitingly political, it stars the internationally renowned Anthony Warlow.
When: Until May 22 | Book Now


Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, performed at Melbourne Recital Centre as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival, is the latest show by David Scheel, a pianist and comedian whose talents draw comparisons to the likes of Victor Borge as he charmingly weaves storytelling, commentary and music.
When: April 12, 14 & 15


The King and I, the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, will be performed by the Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group to mark the theatre company's tenth anniversary. Performed at Queenscliffe Town Hall, the play is regarded as one of the most entertaining musicals of all time.
When: Until April 16


A Dinner to Die For, held at the Retreat Hotel in Abbotsford, is a wickedly funny Murder Mystery Dinner set in 1928 as Lord Quinten Daventry hosts his party bash. Dinner guests are allocated a role and encouraged to indulge their inner artiste by dressing and behaving in character.
When: Saturday April 16


In The Next Room or the vibrator play, performed by Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, is Sarah Ruhl's comedy about a doctor's modern method for treating hysteria and the intrigue it raises with his wife when she realises the sexual benefits that come with the treatment might do well for women in general.
When: April 7 to May 21 - Mondays to Saturdays


I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell, presented by Geelong Repertory Theatre Company, is Irish Playwright, Bernard Farrell's parody of American group psychotherapy. Written in 1979, long before the likes of Dr Phil, the play follows an encounter group's journey of self-discovery through honest confrontation and group hugs.
When: April 8 to 30 - Various Dates


Delectable Shelter, presented by the award winning Theatre Company, The Hayloft Project, is a black comedy that casts a satirical eye on the prejudices of Western culture when five survivors try to plan a utopian society sharing a bunker. A darkly grotesque comedy, it's held at Theatre Works in St Kilda.
When: March 31 to April 17 - Tuesdays to Sundays


Howie The Rookie, Mark O'Rowe's modern Irish classic, will be performed at St Kilda's Red Stitch Actors Theatre. First staged in 2002 and nominated for a slew of awards, original director Greg Carroll returns to present the tale of two fast moving nights seen through the eyes of young, hormonally hyped men.
When: Until April 16 - Wednesdays to Sundays


ROCK OF AGES, held at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, is a hilarious, feel-good love story set in 1987 when a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer in L.A.'s most legendary rock club. Told through music of the era, the comedy includes hits such as 'Don't Stop Believin', 'The Final Countdown' and other classics.
When: March 22 to June 30 | Book Now


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: Until May 1 | Book Now

Classical, Choral & Recitals

Firebird Trio, Melbourne's newest piano trio with pianist Benjamin Martin joined by Zoe Black on violin and Josephine Vains on cello, will perform as part of their exciting inaugural concert series, Wanderlust. Their first concert, Salute the Duke! will be performed at Melbourne Recital Centre in Southbank.
When: Wednesday April 13 - 6pm & 8pm


Opera in the Laneway, presented by La Prima Opera at Melbourne's Guildford Lane Gallery, showcases a collection of Australia's finest opera singers, including Oz Opera tenor Jason Wasley, performing the most beautiful music ever written with arias that are sure to delight opera enthusiasts and new comers alike.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17


ACO2, the Australian Chamber Orchestra's regional touring Orchestra combines ACO core players with upcoming talented young Australian musicians. Creating a combined ensemble with a fresh, energetic performance style, their concert season features Guest Director and Lead Violin Lara St John from Canada.
Melbourne: Wednesday April 13 - 8pm

Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance

Beautifully Imperfect, presented by National Institute of Circus Arts in Prahran, is a performance by NICA's final year circus artists. Collaborating with performers and trainers from China's acclaimed Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, the breathtaking production explores the tension between our desires and reality.
When: April 13 to 16, 19 & 20


The Un-enchanted Princess, performed in South Melbourne by Linda Beatty, combines Celtic harp, heavenly songs and twisted fairy tales as a failed fairy tale princess explores the lies adults tell themselves. Enchantingly funny, the bitter-sweet cabaret features breathtakingly beautiful music.
When: Thursday to Sunday, April 14 to 17


Ali McGregors Late-Night Variety-Nite Night, held at The Famous Spiegeltent currently at the Arts Centre, celebrates its fifth year in the venue it was made for as Ali McGregor hosts a variety of comedians, cabaret, burlesque and specialty acts alongside her long-suffering butler Saxon MacAlistair.
When: Until April 23


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Entertainment & Nightlife

Grace Jones, style icon, diva and ingenue, will be performing at St Kilda's Palais Theatre, appearing as part of her dynamic Hurricane tour for one night only. With a string of memorable hits from the 1980's, Grace Jones remains a powerful and impressive performer, known for her unique contralto vocals.
When: Thursday April 14 - Doors Open 8pm


On the Shoulder of Giants, a performance by Kew Band Melbourne, features exhilarating brass music that pays homage to great composers. Performed at BMW Edge in Federation Square, the concert is also Kew Band Melbourne's program for the Australian National Band Championships.
When: Thursday April 14 - 7.30pm


Under the Apple Tree, a band with soaring harmonies and influences that range from Crowded House to Killing Heidi and Paul Kelly, will be performing at various venues, including Republica in St Kilda and Melbourne's Belgian Beer Cafe. With vocals by Miranda Jane, the band offers a mix of relaxed and upbeat music.
When: April 14 to 17 - Various Venues


Hugh McDonald will be performing at The Berwick and District Folk Club. A performer who has enjoyed a successful career as a singer, guitarist and violinist, Hugh McDonald toured Australia and the world with one of Australia's leading bands of the 1980's, Redgum, for whom he wrote many popular songs.
When: Friday April 15


The Fall of Dawn, a gutsy, four piece rock band, will be performing at Brunswick Hotel. Drawing influence from a broad spectrum of rock, including Foo Fighters, Guns 'n' Roses, Pearl Jam and Motorhead, they'll be supported on the night by the Pass Outs, fellow rockers Cognito and Shadow Thief.
When: Saturday April 16


Dominique Fillon Trio will perform at Melbourne's Bennets Lane Jazz Club. Currently on tour through Asia and Australia, French jazz star Dominique Fillon, whose soundscapes absorb the beauty and romantic soul of the landscapes he traverses, will be joined by Australian musicians Brett Hirst and Nic Cecire.
When: Sunday April 17 - 8:30pm


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Comedy & Magic

Pieces of Mind, performed at South Melbourne's Butterfly Club, is the newest show by former psychology student turned entertainer, Simon Taylor. With an insight into how to trick yourself into feeling happier, the show blends his studies in psychology with illusion as he addresses life's puzzles.
When: Until April 24 - Tuesdays to Sundays


Dr Watson's Comedy Soul Lounge, held monthly at the Bella Union in Carlton, brings together the best of underground Melbourne comedy and some sweet soul, funk and rock and roll tunes. Hosted by Lucy Watson, the comedy night also offers trivia, prizes, free drinks and good times.
When: Wednesday April 13 - 9pm Til Late


The Hardest Word, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, is a performance by Ava Vidal, a cool and composed performer whose intriguing past has seen her take on the roles of a teenage Mum and a prison officer. The edgy British comedian's solo show examines why she finds apologising so difficult.
When: Until April 23 - Except April 13


Carl Barron, one of Australia's quirkiest comedians, returns to the stage with his new show, A One Ended Stick. Taking a different tact to his previous shows, Carl's new performance comprises monologue, stand-up and music as he explores stories about Troy, worms, ants, acid, and also simply being Carl Barron.
When: April 12 to 24 & May 6 - Various Dates


Late Night Impro, held at Melbourne Town Hall, promises a mix of danger and high-energy as Impro Melbourne introduce some hilarious new games as well as old favourites with their seasoned cast joined by special guests from interstate and overseas bringing chaotic and unscripted comedy to the stage.
When: Until April 16 - Thursdays to Saturdays


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Cinema

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


Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, screening at IMAX Cinema, explores the mysterious world of ancient Egypt. Offering a taste of the wonders held in the upcoming exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the film re-enacts the discovery of a cache of forty mummies.
When: Various Dates & Times
Tutankhamun Exhibition - Opens April - Book Tickets


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Melbourne For Kids

BABBA Kids Show, held at Doncaster's Shoppingtown Hotel, is a not to be missed experience for kids of all ages. With all the excitement a live show can deliver, come join Benny, Bjorn, Agnetha and Frida with their fabulous band, light show and costumes, as they perform the very best of ABBA's amazing songs.
When: Wednesday April 13


Monty and Melville, held at Theatre Works in St Kilda, is fabulous show about Guide Dog Puppies, created especially for primary school-age children. With shadow puppets and talented performers, the entertaining and educational show includes a Q&A period for kids to learn more about Guide Dogs and their training.
When: April 9 to 16 - Except Sundays


Wild Things: Animals on Stage, an exciting new exhibition especially for kids and families at the Arts Centre, brings together an unruly menagerie of animals drawn from the wild and woolly world of our most famous animal 'actors', from Alice's mock turtle to Ossie Ostrich, Gulliver's Eagle and Sir Lancelot's horse.
When: Until June 5


Dinosaurs Alive! is an exciting, new interactive exhibition that will be held at Waterfront City Piazza in Docklands. Featuring life-like robotic moving dinosaurs who ruled the earth for more than 160 million years, the exhibition is set in a spectacular 1,200 square metre indoor forest-themed area.
When: March 12 to May 8

Circus

Moscow Circus, featuring renowned Russian performers together with exclusive International Guest acts from around the world, will be appearing at St Kilda. With sensational death defying acts, highlights include The Wheel of Death and the Four Daredevil Motorbike's in the splitting 'Globe of Death'.
When: Until April 26 - St Kilda - Various Dates


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances at Airport West's Westfield Shopping Centre. 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 May 1 - Airport West - Various Dates


Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will be appearing in Rowville, offering quality entertainment to please the entire family. With wirewalkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers, balancing acts and more the circus also features performing ponies and camels along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until April 25 - Rowville


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Wining & Dining

Native Foods Grazing, held at Peppermint Ridge Farm, located in Tynong North and designed to showcase active sustainability practices, is a dining event that offers a 3 course lunch of local produce and dishes featuring flavours from their organic bush food garden along with a tour of the gardens.
When: Sunday April 17 - Midday to 3.30pm

Markets, Fetes and Fairs

Drouin Antique Collectables Fair, held to raise funds for Lyrebird Villages for the Aged Inc., offers a wide range of goods with Antiques, Fine China, Decorative Arts, Glass, Australian Pottery, Ceramics, Linen and Lace and Collectables. With valuations by David Freeman on the day, it's held at Drouin Secondary College.
When: Sunday April 17


Essendon Record & CD Fair, held at Essendon's Ukrainian House, brings together Melbourne's record collectors and interstate stallholders to offer over 70,000 Records, 10,000 CD's. With a focus solely on music, the fair also features cassettes, DVD's, magazines and collectable memorabilia from many eras.
When: Sunday April 17 - 9.30am to 5pm

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 for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are springing up around the suburbs.

• Fetes Fairs & Shows


• Art & Craft Markets


• Food & Produce Markets


• Swap Meets


• Garage Sales

Sporting Events

AFL Premiership

AFL Premiership | Round 4
Richmond vs Collingwood
Friday April 15 - 7:40pm - MCG

Carlton vs Essendon
Saturday April 16 - 2:10pm - MCG

Rugby

Super Rugby Season - Round 9

Melbourne Rebels vs Highlanders

Friday April 15 - 7:40pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne

Softball

Esther Deason Shield U17 Championship will see Waverley Softball Association, under the auspice of Softball Victoria, competing against teams from and five other States.

Sunday April 17
Jells Park, Wheelers Hill

Motor Sports

Victorian State Circuit Race Championships, conducted by Victorian State Race Series Inc. will see the first round take place at Phillip Island Circuit with representatives of Phillip Island Auto Racing Club taking part.
Round 1
Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17


Off-Street Drag Racing at Calder Park offers a safe way for competitive drivers to show their skills on the quarter mile with Street Cars and Comp Cars allowed on the track.
Next Street Drag Event
Saturday April 16
Gates Open 11am - Registration Required


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