Newsletter | #425 | What's On this Week
Tuesday 24th February 2015 to Monday 2nd March 2015
This week leads into the busiest month of the year for events in Melbourne, March. We have started calling it Mad March with Melbourne's events calendar this month overflowing with something for everyone.
Food lovers rejoice, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival kicks off Friday with 100's of tantalising events over 17 delicious days.
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Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary in 2015, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is a showcase of Australian food and wine that attracts some of the world's biggest celebrities in the world of cookery and wine.The delicious Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will see every corner of the city hosting a lip-smacking lunch, a food-lover's fiesta or a mouth-watering master class. Enjoy canapes and cocktails on a city rooftop or something lazy and leisurely in the city laneways.
This Week's Highlights
Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival - Sunday @ Brighton Riverside Pop Up Picnic - Sat @ Wharf Hotel Dandenong World Fare - Sunday Melbourne Tomato Festival - Sunday Mordialloc Food, Wine and Music Festival - Sat & Sun Vegan Day Out - Sat & Sun @ Fitzroy Lunch with the Lions Sunday @ Melbourne Zoo Harvest 'n' Graze Festival - Sunday @ South Wharf Flavours of Asia Market Festival @ Caulfield More Festival EventsWhen: 27 Feb - 15 March 2015
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Spirit of Aviation
Australian International Airshow
The Australian International Airshow 2015 will pay tribute to Anzac and the heroes of military aviation.It promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime aviation spectacular.
It will feature an emotional and moving tribute to our brave aviators, the heroes of the sky over the past 100 years, from Gallipoli to the present day.
When: 24th February - March 1st, 2015
Where: Avalon Airport
Bookings: Online
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Lucky Door Prize $1,000
Melbourne Antiques and Vintage Fair
Featuring Australia's top dealers showcasing the best in antiques, vintage and collectables. Top exhibitors from across Australia will gather in the beautiful St Kilda Town Hall to present the best in true antiques and vintage goods.
When: Thursday 26th February - Sunday 1st March 2015
Where: St Kilda Town Hall
Bookings: Online
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International Women's Day
Yo Mama: Mothering in the 21st Century
Comedy Festival favourite Nelly Thomas teams up with ABC Radio's George McEncroe and Australia's favourite Octogenarian Ethel Chop to honour mums this International Women's Day.From nappies to naughty nannas, Minecraft to (parenting) minefields, rest to respite; these three funny women will explore all the wonderful - and not-so-wonderful - aspects of contemporary parenting.
With several husbands and nine children between them - ranging from two to sixty-two years of age - this show promises to be a no-holds barred expose on maternal matters.
When: Thursday 5th of March 2015
Where: The Centre for Wellbeing @ St Michael's | 120 Collins Street, Melbourne
Bookings: Online
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Melbourne Zoo
Lunch with the Lions
The magnificent new home for these predators has inspired an African-themed family event with special keeper presentations, kids' activities, music, and a menu highlighting the flavours of Africa.Celebrate all things African at Melbourne Zoo's Lunch with the Lions family festival event. Meet the three magnificent male lion brothers, and find out how their species is faring in the wild with keeper talks and presentations adding a special dimension to a memorable event. Enjoy lunch to the beat of African music with African-inspired food and drinks providing an authentic taste of lands far away. Exciting kids' activities will include face painting and a chance to play African drums.
When: Sunday 1st of March 2015 | 11am - 2pm
Where: Melbourne Zoo
Bookings: Online
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picnic by the Yarra
Riverside Pop Up Picnic
Enjoy a perfect picnic by the Yarra with good friends & live acoustic tunes. Grab your basket and blanket, settle in by the river then visit our outdoor pop-up stations to collect the rest of your goodies.
Includes a glass of Mumm Champagne or icy cold beer, an outdoor grill of BBQ seafood, salads, baguette and finished with a duo of Victorian cheese. Visit our pop-up Mumm & Pimms stations, and soak up the last of the summer sun as day eases into night.
When: Sat 28 Feb
Where: The Wharf Hotel
Bookings: Online
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South Wharf
Harvest 'n' Graze Festival
On Sunday 1 March Harvest 'n' Graze is setting up on the banks of Yarra River. In between the cafes, restaurants and bars, South Wharf Promenade will set the perfect scene for a cosmopolitan riverside celebration. To accompany South Wharf's world-class restaurants and bars, there will be up to 30 stalls of the State's finest artisan delicacies and regional producers.
Headlined by the multitalented Guy Pearce & Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), this free family event will encapsulate the best of what Melbourne has to offer!
When: Sunday 1 March 2015
Where: South Wharf Promenade
Bookings: Online
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The Hunger Project
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Do you identify with any of the below: - Enjoy competitions? Winning? Prizes?
- Are you good at trivia?
- Like having fun and being part of a team?
- Enjoy the potential of getting door/spot prizes simply for showing up?
- Like bar prices that are stuck in the 1970s?
- Sometimes go cray cray for raffles and silent auctions?
- Like donating to a good cause?
Answer yes to one or more of the above? Then this event is for you!
All proceeds from the night go directly to The Hunger Project Australia.
When: Saturday, 14th March
Where: Buckley Park Bowls Club, 111 Cooper Street, Essendon
Bookings: Online
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Ticket Give-Away
Melbourne Magic Show
Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions. Award-winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading.Showcased in Melbourne's 5 Star Marriott Hotel, this is an entertainment experience like no other. Dinner & show package now available at www.impossibleoccurrences.com.au
Best part is we are giving away 5 double passes!
Next: Friday 27th February 2015 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
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During The Week
Lunar New Year Festival One Fine Day 2015 | Wedding Fair @ Royal Exhibition Building Sri Lanka -v- Bangladesh | Cricket World Cup - Thurs @ MCGSaturday
Knox Festival One Fine Day 2015 | Wedding Fair @ Royal Exhibition Building Pako Festa @ Geelong Pet & Animal Expo @ Melbourne Showgrounds William Hill Blue Diamond Stakes Day @ Caulfield Tomato Battle @ Flemington Vegan Day Out @ Fitzroy Between The Bays | Music Festival | Moorooduc Craigieburn Community Festival Feskyval @ Fairfield Amphitheatre Lunar New Year FestivalSunday
Clean Up Australia Day 2015 Sydney Road Street Party Knox Festival Lunar New Year Festivals Pet & Animal Expo @ Melbourne Showgrounds Vegan Day Out @ Fitzroy Blokes Day Out @ Sandown Captain Blood: A Photographic Journey @ Sporting Globe Richmond Craigieburn Community Festival Geelong Highland Gathering Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix @ AAMI Park Brunswick Music Festival The Swisse Color Run @ Albert Park Vixens Vs Pulse ANZ Netball Championship @ Margaret Court ArenaFeatured Business
Melbourne Escapees
Totally Amazing EscapesEscapees is a dedicated group for all those who have time to get out of the city and explore our amazing Victoria while meeting likeminded people.
Our escape ideas are endless and varied however we regularly explore less visited locations away from the tourist traps on the Surf coast, Phillip Island, South Gippsland, Wimmera, South Western District and the Grampians national park.
Join us for a day, a weekend or for an extended journey and as a group we will explore, discover and immerse ourselves in the world to create amazing memories.
Bookings: Online
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e2 Young Engineers - LEGO Challenge enrichment program 6-12 years Film My Wedding - wedding videography Melbourne City Locksmiths - 24 hour Emergency Locksmith Services Rosy Cheeks and Dirty Feet - Children's Party Entertainer Cheer Factor All Stars - Cheerleading gymWhat's On Topics
Art & Photo - Galleries and exhibitions Calendar - select a date to see what's on Comedy - where to laugh Exhibitions - expo's exhibitions and fairs Kids & Family - activities for children Lunar New Year - Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year events Markets - art community craft farmers' general and produce Movies - check out the latest cinema Music - heart of Australia's LIVE music scene Shopping & Sales - grab a bargain Sports - Sporting Capital of the World Television - what's on the box Theatre - Australia's BroadwayKeep On Going
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