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What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 9th May 2023 - Monday 15th May 2023
This weeks' experiences in the world's most loveable city.
Featured This Week
& Juliet
ACMI: Goddess: Power Glamour Rebellion
Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth
Botanica Festival at Rippon Lea Estate
Candlelight Concerts
Dining À Deux - Monet & Friends
Goddess: Power Glamour Rebellion
Hawker 88 Night Market
Korea Festival
Mary Poppins The Musical
Melbourne Now
Monet & Friends: The Lume Melbourne
Mother's Day Cruises
Mother's Day Guide
Mother's Day Lunch by the River on Southbank
Pierre Bonnard: Designed By India Mahdavi
Raclette Igloo Experience
Rocky Road Festival
Sleep at the 'G
South Side Festival - Frankston
The Eagles Story
The Rocky Horror Show
The Spot Experience: Dine At Old Melbourne Gaol
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
Whiskeys of the World: Tasting Event
Free Every Tuesday
Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne
Mother's Day - Sunday 14th May 2023
Every mum deserves to be pampered on Mother's Day. Breakfast in bed, a day of relaxation, indulgence and all-day spoiling. Check out our guide for many ways to spoil mum.
Top Picks
Mother's Day Cruises
This Mother's Day make it a celebration to remember
Sunday 14th May 2023 - Yarra River
Lunch: 12pm Midday + Dinner: 7.30pm
Our cruises offer a unique and memorable experience to show your mother how much she means to you. As you set sail on this relaxing journey take in the stunning views of Melbourne's skyline and indulge in a sumptuous three-course meal specially prepared by our talented chefs.
Mother's Day Lunch by the River on Southbank
Spoil your Mother this Mother's Day
Sunday 14th May 2023 from 12pm - Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Book in for an amazing Mother's Day Lunch at Ludlow by the river and she will be treated like the Queen that she is! Offering a 3 Course Luncheon with a glass of Chandon on arrival at $89 per person.
The Eagles Story
April / May Shows | Live At Your Local
The respect for the original band by members Pete McCarthy Gary Young Paul Gales Norm McNaughton & Steve Wells are the driving force that continues to ensure that each in their own right 'Take it to the Limit' with 2 big sets of EAGLES Hits!
Whiskeys of the World: Tasting Event
In honour of World Whiskey Day
Wednesday 24 May 2023 at P.J.O'Brien's Side Bar
Join us for a relaxed evening in honour of World Whiskey Day featuring Whiskeys from all over the World. Served with matched canapes and hosted by expert brand ambassadors.
Dreams | The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
A night of pure rock and roll magic!
Saturday 20th May 2023 @ Ringwood Bowls
The ultimate tribute show that captures the magic and energy of their iconic album Rumours. Experience the incredible vocal harmonies authentic instrumentation and high-energy performance that will transport you back to the golden age of rock and roll.
Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show
Mind blowing magic right before your eyes
Every Friday night, witness miracles upclose with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
Rocky Road Festival of Flavours
Attention, sweet tooths: limited-edition delights
1-31 May 2023 - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie
Victoria's best-loved chocolateries are bringing back the annual Rocky Road Festival this May for the ultimate month of treat tasting.
Goddess: Power Glamour Rebellion
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series
Until October 2023 @ ACMI
Featuring never-before-seen costumes cinematic treasures interactive experiences and large-scale projections this landmark ACMI-curated exhibition will unveil examine and celebrate the changing representation of femininity across film history through provocative on-screen moments.
Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs
After 67 million years Horridus the Triceratops is here in Melbourne
Until 30 June 2023 - Melbourne Museum
Come face to face with one of the most awe-inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth in an immersive voyage into a lost world.
& Juliet
The award-winning & JULIET at the Regent Theatre
Nightly until July 2023 - Regent Theatre
This hilarious inspiring and poignant new musical is wrapped up in one of the most addictive and joyful soundtracks to ever hit the stage. Shakespeare gets a remix with some of the world's most loved and glittering pop anthems from legendary songwriter Max Martin and collaborators.
Botanica Festival at Rippon Lea Estate
National Trust of Victoria celebrating nature, sustainability, and gardening
Sunday 14th May 2023 - Rippon Lea Estate | Elsternwick
Botanica features a huge plant sale, an exhibition from the Bonsai Society of Victoria, various specialty plant displays, second-hand garden book sale, a makers market, and, just for Mother's Day, the Country Women's association will be serving scones with jam & cream.
Mother's Day Sales
Specials & Discounts
Get mum something really special with these fabulous discounted sales from Australia's top retailers in clothing fashion electrical furniture dining drinks and gifts.
Korea Festival
All things Korean, cultural and traditional
Korea Festival is back this Saturday 13th of May at Federation Square!
Enjoy a spectacular performance lineup including a K-pop dance & singing competition, traditional Korean Hahoe Mask dance performances and Taekwondo demonstrations, at this year's Korea Festival!
Mary Poppins The Musical
This triumphant theatrical experience is a must-see for 2023.
Until June 2023 - Her Majesty's Theatre
It's time to rediscover the undeniable magic of one of the world's most loved tales and show new generations that - Anything can happen... if you let it.
Hawker 88 Night Market
Asian foodie fun
Final night this Wednesday @ Queen Victoria Market
The Hawker 88 Night Market brings the sights sounds and tastes of Asia to Queen Vic Market with all your fave Asian snacks.
Raclette Igloo Experience
Dine Under The Stars In Your Own Private Igloo
19 May - 11 Jun 2023 - Wed-Sun @ Federation Square
Be transported to the heart of French culture and indulge in a traditional French dish of melted cheese while surrounded by a cozy winter mountain-style ambiance.
Monet & Friends
@ The Lume Melbourne
The Lume Melbourne
Embark on a mesmerising journey across bohemian Paris and countryside France. Young and old will be plunged into Monet's Water Lilies and dancing with Degas' ballerinas in this stunning explosion of life light and colour.
Candlelight Concerts
Enjoy a musical experience like no other a concert illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in Melbourne.
South Side Festival
Celebrate Frankston's rich cultural history
May 5 to 14, venues and spaces across Frankston
Discover the thriving arts and culture scene of Frankston at this nine-day festival of fantastical experiences.
Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth
Shakespeare's most haunting thriller
Until 14 May 2023 | Fairfax Studio
A terrifying portrayal of moral collapse Peter Evans' Macbeth with Logie award-winning Hazem Shammas as Macbeth and Jessica Tovey as Lady Macbeth will take you on an intense and compelling journey into the dark heart of humanity.
The Rocky Horror Show
The Legendary Rock & Roll Musical
18 May - 25 June 2023 - Athenaeum Theatre
A brand-new Australian production marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023 starring Australian superstar Jason Donovan and Myf Warhurst as the Narrator.
The Spot Experience: Dine At Old Melbourne Gaol
Looking to try something new? Get your tickets now
Friday 23rd June 2023 @ Old Melbourne Gaol
In this special edition step into Old Melbourne Goal home of the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly for an evening that will break the shackles of conventional dining!
Driftwood - The Musical
A magical story of art and creativity survival and perseverance..
3 - 20 May 2023 - Chapel Off Chapel
Tells the inspirational story of the renowned Austrian/ Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist-inventor wife Slawa Horowitz-Duldig. We follow their lives in pre-war Vienna the family's narrow escape from Nazi Austria Slawa's ingenious invention of the foldable umbrella and the incredible chain of events that took place after miraculously escaping the Holocaust and rebuilding their careers as artists in Melbourne.
Pierre Bonnard: Designed By India Mahdavi
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: Pierre Bonnard
From Friday 9 June 2023 @ NGV International
Pierre Bonnard is one of the most beloved painters of the 20th century celebrated for his use of colour to convey an exquisite sense of emotion. The NGV has commissioned celebrated award-winning Iranian Paris-based designer India Mahdavi to design the exhibition's scenography.
Melbourne Now
FREE ENTRY
Until 20th August 2023 - The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Fed Square
Celebrating new and ambitious local art and design Melbourne Now will cross a range of contemporary disciplines including fashion and jewellery painting sculpture architecture ceramics video performance printmaking and publishing.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
ReImagined - Extended by popular demand
Until July 2023 - Princess Theatre- will not be touring Australia
The most globally awarded play in history Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now experienced as one thrilling theatrical event.
More to check out: this week
This Weekend Markets
Blackburn Art & Craft Market Camberwell Sunday Market Corinella Community Market Cowes Island Craft Market Eltham Design Market Green Point Market - Brighton Kingsbury Drive Community Market Laverton Rubble & Riches Market Loch Village Winter Markets Misty Mountain Markets - Dixons Creek Sunbury Village Market Violet Town Market Wallan Olde Time Market Yarrabah Community Market
Just announced..coming soon!
Powerpal | Electricity Monitor
FREE for every Victorian
Powerpal connects a smart phone to your electricity meter and shows power usage in real-time helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy.
Home Delivered - Ready-Made Meals Guide
Fresh and delicious meal kits delivered right to your door.
No fuss or simply ready made meals have everyone covered with express home delivery plans diet plans and weekly food plans
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