Newsletter | #397 | What's On this Week

Newsletter | #397 | What's On this Week

Tuesday 12th August to Monday 18th August 2014

Have we got a cracking week of things happening in Melbourne this coming week.

Starting with one of our favourite annual expo's, Herald Sun Home Show at Jeff's Shed, then across town to the Royal Exhibition Building for the Melbourne Art Fair.

Lot's to do, so let's get going..

Have a great week Melbourne!
MelB

Win $50 Double Pass


Magic and Illusion Classes


WANT TO LEARN THE ART OF MAGIC?

You know the only thing cooler than watching a magician? Being a magician.
Learn a little sleight of hand at this 60-minute introduction to magic workshop, hosted by The Art of Deception Magic & Illusion Classes. A professional magician will teach you five easy tricks you can do right away. You'll also learn the foundations of magic, and discover why the secret of magic is only a very small component of the performance art.
Learn how to astound and entertain people for fun!

Best part is we are giving away 10 doubles, valued at $50 each
To enter: email luke.hocking@gmail.com with your name and address.

When: Adult & Junior Magician Classes | from 1st Sept @ Docklands + Ashburton
Bookings: Book Online
Event Listing: More

Exhibitions


Herald Sun Home Show


Visit Melbourne's longest running Home Show for all the latest products, services and innovations for your home improvement project.

You'll see hundreds of new products, discover industry trends, get free expert advice and be able to take advantage of great show specials.

Tickets Online $16.00 | At show $20.00 | Concession $16.00 | Children (U18) free

When: 16-18 August 2014
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Event Listing: More

Melbourne Art Fair


Melbourne Art Fair is an exhibition of art, presented by over 80 selected galleries.

Highlights will include a citywide Collector Program, innovative satellite events and the introduction of new exhibition sectors that focus on cutting-edge, emerging and new media artists.

When: 14-17 August 2014
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
Event Listing: More

Australian Ceramics Open Studios


Unearth your local potter!

20 studios will open their doors to the public over a weekend that promises to be a celebration of clay, creativity and community.

Many studio's will offer practical demonstrations and workshops in wheel-throwing, decoration, handbuilding and firing. There'll be opportunities galore to take home a handmade piece, direct from the maker.

When: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August 2014
Where: Participating Studios
Event Listing: More

Special Offer


Chapel Street Precinct Winter Escape


Stay and explore Melbourne's newest neighbourhoods shopping gems, cafes and local hot spots.

With shopping, cafes, treasures of another era and local hot spots to please even the fussiest of barflies, it's time to embrace winter with a weekend escape in the Chapel Street Precinct which is ideally located to explore Melbourne's newest secret-but-not-for-long neighbourhood gems of South Yarra, Prahran, Greville Village and Windsor.

Offer Includes:

--> Overnight accommodation in an Amity Apartments Hotel
--> Dinner for two at the Greek Deli & Taverna
--> Two drink vouchers for Katuk Bar South Yarra
--> $20 Gift Voucher for Meticulous Organic Beauty

Only $259

Where: Chapel Street, Prahran
Event Listing: More

Theatre


Pandora's Dolls


A play about the consequences of childhood neglect and trauma, at the 2014 Fringe Festival.

Pandora's Dolls is metaphoric rather than explicit, so there are no graphic representations of childhood abuse or trauma. Instead, there's a dream-like narration by the play's protagonist, Pandora.

In seven sessions with her psychiatrist, Pandora discusses the characteristics of the abuse she suffered. The abuse is depicted through words, music and symbolism.

When: 30th September - 4th October 2014
Where: Lithuanian Club
Event Listing: More

Dance Party


Roaring Twenties Drag Ball


Journey back in time to the lavish Drag Balls of Chicago during Prohibition...for a night of vintage erotica, performance and dance!

Featuring Boylesque Stars, Drag Queens, Showgirls, Burlesque Starlets, Songstresses, Harry Houdini-esque Escapologists, Saxophonists, Cigarette Boys, Madness and Mayhem and Waiters in Drag...and as always, Surprise!

When: 30th August 2014
Where: Collingwood | Secret
Cost: Tickets: $25 | Book Now
Event Listing: More

Comedy


Punchline Comedy with Ronny Chieng


Ronny Chieng, Tommy Little and Dave Thornton

Having a laugh at Melbourne Public in South Wharf just got easier with the return of a Very Public Punchline Comedy Series with a huge line up of Australia's best Comedians.

This August knock off with a Victoria Bitter and laugh at Melbourne Public.

When: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Where: Melbourne Public | South Wharf
Bookings: Book Online
Event Listing: More..

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