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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, September 6 to 12.

This week... hot on the heels of the recent Melbourne Writers' Festival, the wordsmiths can continue to rejoice and wet their inkwells with the Overload Poetry Festival. Also catering to those of an artistic bent, there's Yarra Valley Open Studios Festival with a showcase of artists and their creative abodes, along with Mildura Palimpsest celebrating the work of local and international artists.

On the multicultural side of things, there's the Mooncake Festival with a free day of entertainment held at Queen Victoria Market, while Festival Indonesia makes its return with a weekend of attractions.

Combine them all with the ongoing Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, and what you may have is a moral tale involving my stubborn penchant for chain belts and a nephew who insists on grabbing them. The moral being that such a fashion statement runs the risk of inspiring an impromptu Mooncake Festival of one's own - which some might find rather poetic.

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Yoga and Meditation Weekend Retreat offers a short weekend away to give yourself something positive with a relaxing event held in Healesville that includes guided deep relaxation sessions, Indian vegetarian cooking classes, walks in the beautiful Yarra Valley and much more.
When: September 30 to October 2 - Bookings Essential


21st Century Financial Education Summit features Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferris, Eddie McGuire and others at Hisense Arena where you can discover what they didn't teach at school about excelling financially in the 21st Century from over a dozen of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22

Major Events

Overload Poetry Festival, Australia's premier poetry festival, celebrates the vibrant poetry scene with a broad program of entertainment and special events. With poets from across the globe and Melbourne brought together, the festival is held at various venues.
When: September 9 to 17


Festival Indonesia Weekend, held at Southbank's Queensbridge Square, showcases the culture, tourism and talents of Indonesia with food, performances, children's activities and music and craft workshops. Highlights also include a fashion show and cooking demonstrations.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11


Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair celebrates Diamond Creek's community with local groups including The Scouts raising funds and promoting their activities with the fair also featuring a large carnival area with rides and sideshow attractions along with a Grand Parade and fireworks.
When: Saturday September 10


Mooncake Festival, taking place at Queen Victoria Market, is a celebration of Chinese culture with the special event offering authentic Asian street food and stalls of handicrafts. A great day out for the family, there'll also be martial art displays, dancing and kids' activities.
When: Sunday September 11 - 9am to 4pm


Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated at Melbourne's Chinese Museum, offers a wide range of attractions that are held free with museum entry. Visitors will be introduced to Moon Cake making, Lantern making, Tea tasting and Chinese dance performances by the Sabrina Dance Troupe.
When: Sunday September 11


Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, held at its festival hub of Melbourne Town hall and other venues, showcases all the hottest designers, labels, styles and retailers Melbourne offers with events that include fashion parades, films, workshops, parties, markets and exhibitions.
When: September 5 to 11


Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is a celebration of Spring, offering fun for people of all ages with events including arts and photography exhibitions, concerts, open garden days featuring awards and garden tours and a grand parade day with plenty of fun at the town fair.
When: September 1 to 11

Music & Arts Festivals

Yarra Valley Open Studios Festival offers a look into the workspaces of more than 45 artists working in a range of mediums including paintings, pottery, jewellery making, photography and more. The program includes an exhibition of all artists involved at Yarra Glen's Sticks Winery.
When: Until September 18 - Saturdays & Sundays
Group Exhibition: Until September 18


Mildura Palimpsest, with this year's theme of Collaborators and Saboteurs, is a biennial site-specific arts exposition and symposium. Showcasing works created by local and national artists, the program also features international projects from Tibet, Finland, UK, China and Japan.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11


Darebin Music Feast celebrates song writing and music in all its diverse forms with a huge program of events at more than 25 venues. Celebrating Darebin as one of Melbourne's most thriving music communities, many events are free including the High Noon street festival.
When: September 2 to 18
High Noon Festival: Sunday September 18


Ballarat Foto Biennale, the southern hemisphere's largest photography event, offers a program that showcases the best photography from across Australia and the world with exhibitions of work by artists from China, Poland and other countries, displayed in many venues in Ballarat.
When: August 20 to September 18

Film Festivals

Korean Film Festival, held at ACMI Cinemas at Federation Square, returns for its 2nd year with an expanded line-up of cinema. With a program of the latest contemporary hits and a selection of classics, films range from bloody revenge pics, to award-winning indie drama and comedy.
When: Saturday to Tuesday, September 10 to 13

Food & Wine Festivals

The Spring Graze, held as part of Put Victoria on Your Table, a Victorian Government initiative that celebrates our greatest foods and wines, offers a tasty series of events celebrating the arrival of Spring with more than 60 events held at some of the best restaurants in Victoria.
When: September 1 to 30


Flavours of Greece Festival, presented by the Bank of Cyprus, showcases the best in Greek cuisine, celebrating its relevance in Australia's food scene with ticketed events at various restaurants and the highlight of a free Greek Style Coffee Making Competition at Oakleigh's Eaton Mall.
When: Until September 28 - Various Dates & Venues
Greek Style Coffee Making Competition:
Saturday September 24

Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show

Fu Hong, a talented artist whose works are featured as part of private collections the world over, will be the focus of an exhibition held at Jenny Pihan Fine Art Gallery in Hampton, displaying the remarkable draftsmanship of this modernist realist's skilfully painted pictures.
When: September 10 to 18 - Closed Mondays
Official Opening: Saturday September 10 - 11am


Tate Adams, one of Australia's most acclaimed printmakers now in his 80s, has adopted gouache as his favoured medium, leaving behind the intricacies of the woodblock. Exhibiting at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, the Townsville-based printmaker will showcase a broad spectrum of work.
When: Until November 5 - Mondays to Saturdays
Official Opening: Wednesday September 28 - 6pm to 8pm


Fairfield Primary School Art4All Festival, now in its 14th year, is one of Melbourne's most highly-anticipated art events with works by local artists on display along with an Artisan Market, fun activities and creative workshops for the kids, and stalls offering fabulous foods.
When: Sunday September 11 - 10am to 3pm


Tape Melbourne, on display at the Western Terrace of Federation Square, is a temporary work made entirely of packing tape. Created by revolutionary Viennese/Croatian design mavens Numen/For Use, the evolving web like work is an exciting hybrid of art and design.
When: Until September 24


Sculpture & Painted Relief, held at Bulleen's Heide Museum of Modern Art, showcases a diverse selection of small sculptures and painted reliefs from the 1950s onwards with many of the works drawn from what was the personal collection of Heide founders John and Sunday Reed.
When: Until October 2 - Closed Mondays


Space Invaders, held at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, draws entirely from the National Gallery of Australia's collection for an exhibition that surveys the past 10 years of Australian street art with more than 40 artists featured in displays of over 100 stencils, posters, paste-ups, zines and more.
When: September 2 to November 5
Graffiti Wall Art Project: September 26 to 30
Street Art Seminar: September 26 - 12pm to 1pm
Free Seniors Festival Event: October 6 - 11am to 12pm


Missing Lives, showing at Melbourne Multicultural Hub, is a photography exhibition by award-winning photographer Nick Danziger, who documented the stories of people seeking the truth of what happened to their loved ones in the wake of the wars that scarred the Balkans in the 1990s.
When: August 30 to September 9


Dear Father, held at Melbourne's Lord Coconut, is an exhibition of men's jewellery created by various artists. With the inspiration of postcards from Canada, France and other parts across the world, the works reflect the origins of the featured countries each jeweller was given.
When: August 30 to September 17 - Tues to Sat


Life in Glass, held at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran, is a new collaborative exhibition from 'The Glass Group', a pioneering team of emerging glass artists. Bringing the medium into a contemporary environment, the artists push the boundaries of glass art and its architectural applications.
When: August 30 to September 18


The Art of Wildlife showcases Australian flora and fauna, portrayed in both naturalistic and interpretive styles of 2 and 3-dimensional artworks. Presented by The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, the exhibition at Bundoora Homestead, will aid Wildlife Rescuers in Melbourne's north.
When: September 1 to 18 - Wednesdays to Sundays


Margaret and David: 25 Years Talking Movies, held at ACMI Cinema, celebrates the 25th anniversary of Margaret and David's partnership as two of Australia's most recognisable and respected film reviewers. Items displayed include Margaret's famous earrings and David's ASIO file.
When: Until December 4


Paintings of Poise and Passion, presented at TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville, is an exhibition of works by Sandra Leveson. A critically-acclaimed contributor to abstract painting during the 1970s, Leveson's paintings blend her unique style with misty and turbulent landscapes.
When: Until October 2 - Closed Mondays


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures

Made In Melbourne, held as part of Melbourne's Spring Fashion Week, showcases our city's most outstanding upcoming designers. Taking place at Melbourne Central, the event is the perfect opportunity to witness the depth and direction of Melbourne's fashion talent first hand.
When: Saturday September 10


Melbourne Retirement & Lifestyle Expo, taking place at Caulfield Racecourse, provides a chance to learn more about the latest products, services and innovations from the retirement industry, helping to broaden the available options for those nearing or in their retirement.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11


Come Up for Air @ Knox O-Zone is a special promotional event held at the outdoor leisure, dining and entertainment component of Knox Shopping Centre. With coupon booklets delivered locally and available on site, there'll be special offers from a wide range of retailers and services.
When: September 9 to 25

Melbourne Tours

Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour lets you discover the darker side of Melbourne as you walk in the footsteps of notorious criminals, exploring the scenes of some of the city's most infamous criminal events. The tour also includes 50% discount on entry to the Old Melbourne Gaol.
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Performances & Theatre

Julius Caesar, presented by Bell Shakespeare with performances held at the Arts Centre, takes Shakespeare's depiction of the momentous piece of Roman history and transports it to the corridors of backroom politics, drawing parallels with the modern power struggles of Government.
When: September 6 to 17


Memmie le Blanc, presented by Melbourne University's Union House Theatre, is Hilary Bell's beautiful, thought provoking play that questions the boundaries between our humanity and animal selves when a young French girl, who's grown in the wild, is captured one hot summer.
When: September 9, 10 & 14 to 17


Motherhood The Musical, performed at the Whitehorse Centre in Nunawading, is a hilarious, musical journey about the lives of four mums and the uncompromising truths about motherhood that they share with each other when they gather together for a baby shower.
When: Friday & Saturday, September 9 & 10


Tell Me That You love Me, Junie Moon, the latest production to be presented by Beaumaris Theatre, is based on Marjorie Kellogg's book which follows the life of a girl whose face is scarred in a vicious attack and forms a close bond with two men that she meets in an institution.
When: September 9 to 24 - Various Dates


Grease The Musical, performed by students of Sunbury College, captures the spirit of the film with the classic love story of Rydell High's Sandy, Danny and others featuring the iconic songs Such as 'You're The One That I Want' that made the movie the hit it still is today.
When: September 7 to 9


Flowerchildren, held at St Kilda's Theatre Works, is the musical production by Magnormos, which tells the story of The Mamas & The Papas. The exciting new Australian musical follows the turbulent private lives of the American vocal group from their rise to fame to their tragic demise.
When: August 26 to September 10


Cafe Scheherazade, the popular hit play by Therese Radic, returns for another run at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs. Based on the best-selling novel by Arnold Zable, the play set around the St Kilda meeting place is a love story that resonates with Melbourne's culture and history.
When: August 20 to September 11


Circle Mirror Transformation, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, is Annie Baker's touching and humorous play, which follows four adults and their teach who are brought together in unexpected ways at an under-subscribed acting class at community college.
When: August 17 to September 17 - Various Dates


Rising Water, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, stars John Howard in Tim Winton's play about a man whose plans to spend Australia Day getting morosely drunk on his yacht are upended by the arrival of an English backpacker called Dee who threatens to rock his boat.
When: August 5 to September 10



Love Never Dies brings the phenomenal musical hit to Melbourne with performances at the Regent Theatre. Continuing Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest love story, The Phantom of the Opera, the musical extravaganza follows on ten years after the Phantom's disappearance and his new life in New York.
When: May 29 to November 17 | Book Now


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: Until October 2 | Book Now

Classical, Choral & Recitals

Exchange - The Danish Court, held at Melbourne Recital Centre, is a special presentation by La Compañia, Australia's premiere Renaissance instrument ensemble. The concert program features madrigals, songs and dances from this royal court of Danish King, Christian IV.
When: Wednesday September 7 - 6pm


The Lark Ascending, held at Melbourne Town Hall, features one of the world's great conductors, Sir Andrew Davis, who'll open this all-British program with Tippett's exhilarating concerto for strings. Sir Andrew will also join soprano, Yvonne Kenny, as they recite Edith Sitwell's poetry.
When: Thursday September 8 - 6:30pm


Rhapsody, presented by the renowned Zelman Symphony Orchestra, features the talents of international pianist Julian Jacobson, Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music in London, who'll join them at Kew's Xavier College in a program of works by Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and others.
When: Saturday September 10 - 8pm


Creatures Great and Small, held at Auburn Uniting Church, brings together the Australian Boys Choir, The Vocal Consort and organist, Calvin Bowman. Conducted by Noel Ancell OAM, the program includes Benjamin Britten's cantata, Rejoice in the Lamb, and works by Josquin des Prez and others.
When: Sunday September 11

Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance

Look Right Through Me, presented by KAGE, takes its inspiration from the whimsical talents of artist, philosopher and Melbourne institution, Michael Leunig. Propelling Leunig's world view into the third dimension, the dance performances are held at Southbank's Malthouse Theatre.
When: September 7 to 18


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Entertainment & Nightlife

Gurrumul Yunupingu, the multi-award winning artist, will be appearing at The Palais in St Kilda. The final concert held as part of his national tour, Yunupingu will perform music from both his ARIA award-winning debut album 'Gurrumul', and the currrent album that is "Rrakala".
When: Wednesday September 7


SKA Weekender Festival, a travelling event that spans three states over one massive weekend, makes its Melbourne appearance at The Tote in Collingwood with an impressive line-up that includes Son of Dad, The Resignators, The Kujo Kings, The Bennies and other guests.
When: Saturday September 10 - Doors Open 6pm


Melodie Nelson, a Sydney performer whose music is described as psychedelic and composed, hopeful and melancholic, will be appearing at the Grace Darling Hotel in Collingwood. Backed by her four-piece band, they'll be launching her new album, 'Meditations On The Sun'.
When: Saturday September 10 - 8pm


Mustered Courage, a band born to bridge a gap between traditional bluegrass music and the alternative music scene, will be performing at Thornbury Theatre to launch their debut album. They'll be supported on the night by Gerry Hale's 'Uncle Bill' along with local lads 'Fingerbone Bill'.
When: Saturday September 10 - Doors Open 7:30pm


Ginger and Tonic, a female a cappella group specialising in fun and original arrangements of well-known pop songs, will perform at Kensington's Revolt ArtSpace to launch their debut album Shake It. Perform songs from the CD and more, there'll also be entertainment from Disco Roller Girl.
When: Saturday September 10 - 8pm


Connie Lansberg Quartet brings sultry jazz to Frankston's B'artiste Lounge Bar with performances that are uniquely unpredictable and fun as she performs an eclectic mix of funky jazz and witty originals with her band providing the backdrop for her sophisticated and delightful vocals.
When: Saturday September 10 - 8pm to 11pm


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Cinema

Der Rosenkavalier, presented by Palace Opera & Ballet, continues this year's season with the comic opera screening in Balwyn, Brighton and South Yarra. The thoughtful comedy of life, love and the passage of time, is a co-production by the Welsh National Opera and Opera Australia.
When: September 9 to 11 & 14


Croydon Film Society hold regular screenings at Chirnside Park's Reading Cinema, showcasing quality films with annual membership including all screenings and attendance of their end of year party. The next screening in their program is the impressive film, Moon by Duncan Jones.
When: Monday September 12 - 7:15pm

Comedy & Magic

Checkpoint Charlie Comedy, one of the hottest comedy rooms now running is held at Melbourne's Eurotrash Bar with CCC offering up some of Melbourne's most exciting new up-and-comers before testing your continence with some of Australia's best established comedians.
When: Wednesday September 7 - 7:30pm to Late


Political Asylum, held at The Brunswick Green, presents intelligent, topical and political humour with some of the best political comedians. Founded by Mathew Kenneally and Courteney Hocking, a core group of contributors are often joined by stellar guest standup spots.
When: Sunday September 11


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Melbourne For Kids

Giant Sky Wheel, the southern hemisphere's largest travelling Ferris Wheel, is currently situated in Birrarung Marr, behind Federation Square . With stunning views of Melbourne's gardens, Yarra River and beyond, the Giant Sky Wheel is even more impressive at night when brightly lit.
When: Until September 25


Family Zone, presented by the Salvation Army in Doncaster East, offers a great family experience, featuring the innovative Australian developed parenting program Starting Points along with fun for children with their kidzone including music, storytelling, crafts and games.
When: Sundays - 2:30pm to 4:30pm


Art of the Brick, a one-of-a-kind LEGO brick art exhibition at Federation Square, features Nathan Sawaya's large-scale LEGO sculptures that have broken gallery records around the world, amazing not only fans of LEGO but also millions of art lovers, both young and old.
When: Until September 30


Glee Club, Hip Hop & Acting Classes, held at the Dunlop room of St Damien's Church in Bundoora, offer engaging and educational drama classes for children. Presented by West Grove Productions, the classes encourage self-confidence, creativity, co-ordination and plenty of fun.
When: Until September - Saturday & Mondays

Circus

Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Cheltenham. 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 September 18 - Cheltenham - Various Dates & Times

Markets, Fetes and Fairs

Minsky's Market, held at Fitzroy's House of Burlesque, is a unique market day filled with fashion, art and lingerie, which also supports local talent. With vintage style clothing and artist made fashions, the market includes items by includes Bonsai Kitten, Minsky Malone and art prints from Isobel Von Finklestein.
When: Sunday September 11 - 11am to 5pm


All Our Own Work Quilt Fair offers a fantastic showcase of a broad selection of quality work, including quilts, applique, cross stitch, knitting, stuffed dolls and other items. Held at Heathmont Baptist Church, all items on display are presented by the Sew & Sew Quilters.
When: Friday & Saturday, September 9 & 10


Footy Woolies, presented by the Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria at their meeting rooms in Carlton North, is a showcase of selected items displaying the football colours of AFL teams. With all items available for sale, all proceeds will go towards helping Parkinson's Victoria.
When: September 1 to 23

Melbourne Market Guide

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

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Wining & Dining

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Sporting Events

AFL Premiership

AFL FINALS | Week 1
Geelong vs Hawthorn - Fri Sep 9, 7:45pm - MCG
Collingwood vs Eagles - Sat Sep 10, 2:20pm - MCG
St Kilda vs Sydney - Sat Sep 10, 7:20pm - Marvel Stadium
Carlton vs Essendon - Sun Sep 11, 2:40pm - MCG

Roller Derby

South Sea Roller Derby

SSRD's South Sea Sirens vs VRDL's Queen Bees
Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough
When: Saturday September 10 - Doors Open 7pm

Golf

Golf Australia, the national sporting organisation overseeing golf in Australia, presents many events through the year, ranging from grassroots to elite levels.
Australian Master of the Amateurs
Friday September 9 - Royal Melbourne Golf Club

Cycling

Victorian Cyclocross Open, presented by Cycling Victoria, invites people to come out and race at Cyclocross racing in the heart of Melbourne. Held at Darebin International Sport Centre located in Preston, during the day categories include A and B grade along with an Open Category.
When: Sunday September 11

Motor Sports

Shannons Nationals heads to Sandown for a big weekend of action when Australia's fastest race cars and sports cars hit the track in the Australian GT Championship and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, while Commodore Cup and Saloon Cars will provide entertaining touring car racing.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11

Community Sports

Stonnington FREE Active Living Program, held in Prahran and East Malvern is a new initiative designed to encourage more residents to get healthy, active and live a little, through a range of affordable and accessible activities with all classes facilitated by qualified instructors.
When: Until September 23 - Weekdays

Horse Racing

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