Newsletter | #657 | What's On this Week

Newsletter | #657
Things to do in marvellous Melbourne this week
Tuesday 30th July 2019 - Monday 5th August 2019

Baw Baw Brew Fest
BrewIN Melbourne: A Slow Tea Event
Brickman Cities (last days)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Come From Away | A New Musical
Dave O'Neil | Live @ Comic's Lounge
DonateLife Week
Gertrude Street Projection Festival (last days)
Heritage Craft Day and Beard Competition
Life Instyle (trade expo)
Marvel: Journey of Heroes
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
Melbourne Guitar Show
Murder Mystery Night | A Night To Die For
Revolutions: Records and Rebels
Scandinavian Film Festival
Tarrawarra International: The Tangible Trace
Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality
The Espy Record Fair

Get This Week Free | every Tuesday

Thursday 1st August 2019 | Mr Carpano Dining + Bar - South Wharf

6 Amazing Wines 4 Curated Courses and 1 Great Winemaker.

Mr Carpano Dining + Bar and Helen's Hill Estate are proud to present a one night event that heroes some of the greatest produce that the Yarra Valley has to offer. Join us as Winemaker Allan Nalder takes us on a culinary journey of the Yarra Valley featuring 6 of his own wines as well as taking us through his wine making process.

A Journey through the Yarra Valley | Buy Tickets

Sunday 11 August 2019 | NGV International

Join two of Australia's leading archaeologists Dr Estelle Lazer and Ben Churcher for a special lecture as they discuss their fields of expertise.

From Pella to Pompeii | Buy Now

9-22 August 2019 - Her Majesty's Theatre

Experience the wonders of Wonka when Roald Dahl's spectacular new musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens its factory doors.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | ticketek.com.au

Until Sunday 13th October 2019

In a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture past and present our Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series will present China's ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside a parallel display of new work by one of the world's most exciting contemporary artists Cai Guo-Qiang at NGV International May 2019.

The Qin Emperor's Terracotta Warriors, found in 1974 in China's Shaanxi province, are regarded as one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. Eight of the warriors will be on show in the exhibition, along with two life-size horses from the Imperial Army and two half-size replica bronze chariots, each drawn by four horses.

Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape, sees contemporary artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, create all new art works inspired by his home country's culture and its enduring philosophical traditions, including a monumental installation of 10,000 suspended porcelain birds.

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August, 2019 | Caulfield Racecourse

The Melbourne Guitar Show will host information seminars, demonstrations, and live performances from Australia's most talented guitarists.

3 - 4 August, 2019

Bust out your steins, dress up and enjoy the great taste of German food and beer in the snow!

The latest LEGO experience showcases 5 of the world's most iconic cities.

Brickman Cities Last Days

Until October | Comedy Theatre

Voted: Best show - COME FROM AWAY takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that put their lives on hold and opened their homes to this world of strangers.

Come From Away | ticketmaster.com.au

Until 25 August 2019 | Melbourne Museum

Revolutions: Records and Rebels looks at the late 1960s as a moment when youth culture drove optimistic idealism, motivating people to come together and question the establishment across every area of society.

10am - 5pm | Melbourne Central

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel comics with our free exhibition behind the Shot Tower at Melbourne Central.

Yarra Glen Winter Market, The Creators Market | Shepparton, Mermaid Sorority: Mornington Makers Market, Soul Market | Port Melbourne, Piccadilly Market | Geelong, Point Cook Market, Caribbean Park Market, Sisters' Market @ Brunswick, Cheeky Monkey Market | Craigieburn, Dandenong Swap Meet, Fitzroy Market, Kingsbury Drive Community Market | Bundoora, Elwood Community Market, Camberwell Sunday Market, Computer Markets | Garage Sales | Sales

9th August 2019 - 29th September 2019 | Jackalope Pavilion - St Kilda

Having captivated over half a million patrons worldwide Rain Room comes to Melbourne. A 100 square metre field of continuous rainfall Rain Room is a responsive environment engaging all the senses allowing you to be fully immersed in the rain while simultaneously protected from it.