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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, July 3 to 9, 2012.

This week... The Australian Tap Dance Festival steps lively into Prahran, where you'll also find Roola Boola offering a festive program of activities for children during School Holidays. Also catering to the kidlets, there's the Kids Japan Festival in Vermont South, raising funds for children affected by last year's tsunami.

For the adults it's a truly mixed bag this week with the return of the Spanish Film Festival, the Bayside Literary Festival and a celebration of women and wool with the aptly named Women of Wool in Bendigo.

Also in Bendigo, there's the latest jewel in Victoria's sporting crown with the Australian Snooker Goldfields Open - a perfect remedy for hapless hubbies dreading the idea of a wool expo, or those who find wool unbearably itchy.

How the sheep manage, I'll never know.

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School Holiday Guide

Check out our School Holiday Guide for ideas on what to do with the kids during Winter Holidays running from June 29 to July 15. The guide offers some of the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with events, workshops, holiday programs and more.. all in marvellous Melbourne!
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Giants at Melbourne Aquarium offers big fun during holidays with the chance to learn all about the biggest fish in Australia's oceans and come face to face with reef fish bigger than sharks. There'll also be special presentations along with dive feeds and kids art and craft activities.
When: Opens June 30 | Book Online


Accidently Ugly, presented by St Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra, is a touching performance created by its youngest members. Directed by Melinda Hetzel, the junk-yard theatre production evokes the profoundly beautiful things that children see in ugliness.
When: Friday July 6 - 7pm & Saturday July 7 - 11am

Major Events

Bayside Literary Festival, held at various venues, presents a diverse range of events such as author panels, workshops, community and poetry events, exhibitions and more. With something for everyone for everyone, highlights include The History of Australian Wine Long Lunch.
When: Until July 15


Abundance Festival, held at Red Hill South's Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove, celebrates the year's harvest with market stalls, fresh olive oils and cooking demonstrations. With live entertainment and food, there'll also be kids' fun with face painting, petting zoos and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8


Kids Japan Festival, held at Vermont South Community House, is a fundraising event to help Tsunami orphans thru Japanese NGO. Along with a touching art exhibition and food stalls, there's also a Kids Fun Area with Origami, Water yoyo, 'Shushu'' Hair decoration and more.
When: Sunday July 8 - 10am to 3pm


Melbourne Winter Festival, held outside St Kilda Sea Baths, offers the joys of an authentic European winter with spectacular live music performances along with kids' activities, a showcase of foods and drinks, a huge outdoor ice skating rink and many more attractions.
When: June 29 to July 15


Fun4Kids Children's Festival, held in Warrnambool in a magical 2.5 acre fully indoor 'village', is an extravaganza of fun with each day's program offering stage shows with hours of non-stop performances, roving entertainers and creative hands-on activities and inventive workshops kids will love.
When: July 1 to 8


Melbourne Magic Festival, held at Northcote Town Hall, is the biggest gathering of magicians in Australia with a program that this year boasts over 100 performances of shows tailored for kids, families and adults along with magic classes and workshops for children.
When: July 2 to 14

Art Exhibitions

Sacrosanct, held at Fitzroy's 69 Smith Street Gallery, is a solo show by Amy Mills. Drawing from fantasy and religious references, her works capture themes of alcohol as the lubricant of civilisation, playfully exploring the joyful benefits it can hold along with its darker side.
When: July 7 to 22 - Wednesdays to Sundays
Opening Night: Saturday July 7 - 5pm to 8pm


Stars of the Tokyo Stage, showing at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, draws exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia collection to explore kabuki and modern Japanese printmaking with a complete set of prints by Natori Shunsen joined by a display of stunning, rare costumes.
When: Until August 25 - Closed Sundays


Skater, held at Geelong Gallery, is a series of photographic works by Nikki Toole with portraits that examine identity within skater culture. Featuring skateboarders from around the world, her subjects are captured during quiet, still moments in the spaces they inhabit.
When: Until September 9


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures

Women of Wool, held at the Bendigo Showgrounds along with other locations around Bendigo, celebrates the women who grow and work with one of the world's most beautiful natural fibres. Highlights include parades of high fashion and wearable art, a retail showcase and more.
When: July 2 to 22


Melbourne Boat Show, held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, showcases boats, cruisers, marine accessories, ski boats and much more. Along with a showcase of fishing products, there are also special guests, displays and great activities just for kids.
When: Thursday to Monday, July 5 to 9


Nursing & Health Expo, held at the Royal Exhibition Building, offers students, nurses and all interested in the profession the chance to meet with some of Australia's leading organisations to learn more about all the available options in the world of nursing.
When: Sunday July 8 - 10am to 3pm

Melbourne Tours

Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lets you sit back and enjoy Melbourne as you dine aboard the iconic 1927 tram. With the very best of Australian wines and cuisine on offer whilst travelling through Melbourne, it's a great way to enjoy some fine food and a wonderful sightseeing tour.
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Melbourne Tours & Activities are a great way to get out during holidays with the kids to discover some of the hidden treasures in your own city. With guided tours, ferry rides, sports events and more, there's no end of great attractions throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
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Performances & Theatre

Jekyll and Hyde, presented by ARC Theatre, is the musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel about a doctor who conducts an experiment on himself that brings out his dark, murderous side. Performances are held at Banyule Theatre in Heidelberg.
When: July 6 to 14 - Various Dates


National Interest, performed at the Arts Centre, is based on the shocking true story of the murders in East Timor of the Balibo Five, which included Tony, a 21-year-old Melbourne sound recordist for Channel 7. The heartfelt play is in fact written by Tony's cousin, playwright Aidan Fennessy.
When: Until July 21


The McNeil Project, performed at fortyfivedownstairs, is a presentation of two of Jim McNeil's best-known plays, which were penned in the Parramatta jail over 30 years ago. Funny, moving and ever provocative, the double bill features the Chocolate Frog and The Old Familiar Juice.
When: July 4 to 29 - Various Dates


Annie, the classic family musical, will be brought to life at Melbourne's Regent Theatre with Anthony Warlow returning in the role of Daddy Warbucks. The inspiring musical follows the fun-filled adventures of an orphan whose efforts to find her parents leads to more than hoped for.
When: June 1 to July 8 | Book Now

Classical, Choral & Recitals

Romancing the Night, held at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East, brings together Australia's Flute Queen Jane Rutter and West End musical star Peter Cousens as they perform classical pieces and romantic songs by some of the world's greatest popular composers.
When: Friday July 6 - 8pm
Also See: Jane Rutter Solo Concert - Saturday July 7


Berlioz Requiem, presented by Intervarsity Festival Choir and the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, is a chance to hear this magnificent masterpiece at Melbourne Town Hall. Conducted by Brett Kelly with soloist Daniel Todd, the piece is rarely performed due to its impressive scale.
When: Saturday July 7 - 7:30pm to 9pm


Corpus Medicorum, "Music of the Heart", celebrates 10 years of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Doctors' Orchestra with a performance held at Melbourne Recital Centre. The anniversary concert is part of an exciting series with special guest soloists Clemens Leske and Satu Vanska.
When: Sunday July 8 - 5pm

Burlesque, Cabaret & Dance

Australian Tap Dance Festival, held at its hub of The Space Dance & Arts Centre in Prahran, is the only event of its kind in Australasia, attracting participants from overseas and interstate with a program that includes Masterclasses, a Jam Night, dance contests, workshops and more.
When: July 9 to 15


Briwyant, held at Southbank's Malthouse Theatre, is Vicki Van Hout's production that draws inspiration from Yolngu painting to present an Indigenous dance performance that evokes, with compelling conviction, a future for the form that teams humour, history and raw physicality.
When: July 4 to 14


Saturn Returns, performed at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne, is an inter-galactic comedy cabaret confessional about one of life's most terrifying times - turning thirty. The show brings together the talents of singer-songwriter Lachlan MacLeod and performer Simon Abrahams.
When: Until Sunday July 8


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Entertainment & Nightlife

Brothers Hand Mirror, a creative collaboration between HTMLflowers and Oscar Key Sung, will perform at Bar Open in Fitzroy to celebrate the launch of their illustrated drawings and lyrics booklet, made to accompany their new EP, 'Our Will', which is available to download for free.
When: Wednesday July 4 - 8pm to 11:30pm


Sonya Veronica, one of Melbourne's most notable jazz singers, will perform at Paris Cat Jazz Club where she'll be singing tunes by Serge Gainsbourg, Bill Evans and others. She's joined by Geoff Hughes on guitar, Howard Cairns on double bass and Gideon Marcus on drums.
When: Thursday July 5 - 9pm


Judith Durham, renowned as an Australian music icon for her career with The Seekers, will be performing in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre as part of The Colours of My Life Tour, which celebrates her golden jubilee of 50 years in the music industry with this brand new solo show.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8

Comedy & Magic

The Big HOO-HAA! is one of Melbourne's most successful improvised comedy shows held at Melbourne's Portland Hotel where each week two teams, the Hearts and the Bones, battle it out against each other armed with only the suggestions that the audience gives them.
When: Thursday July 5 - 8pm


Stand Up Comedy @ The Waterloo Cup in Moonee Ponds presents an evening of comedy with some of the best and boldest from the talent pool of Melbourne's own backyard and beyond. Held once a month, this week's guests are Jeff Green, Ben Darso and Jason Chong.
When: Thursday July 5 - 8pm


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 stand-up spots.
When: Sunday July 8 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Cinema

Spanish Film Festival offers a fantastic program of films screening at South Yarra's Palace Cinema Como and Melbourne's Kino Cinema. With a spectacular variety of new films from well-known directors there are also impressive debut features from newcomers.
When: July 5 to 15


Melbourne Cinemathèque, dedicated to rare, significant films from the history of international cinema, hold screenings at ACMI Cinema with admission by monthly or yearly membership. They'll next screen screening a double bill of films by Claire Denis with The Intruder and Beau Travail.
When: Wednesday July 4 - 7pm


More Live Gigs | More Comedy & Magic | More Cinema

Melbourne For Kids

Roola Boola is a fun and innovative festival program for children aged four to 12 that will see Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel come alive with music, puppetry, circus, dance, magic and theatre. With performances children will love, there'll also be free story sessions and all-day theatre workshops.
When: Tuesday to Friday, July 3 to 6


Australian Hip Hop Championships, held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, is a spectacular event that introduces a new generation of dancers in the ultimate dance crew competition. The all-ages, family-friendly event also encourages youth to stay active through dance.
When: Saturday July 7 - 1pm to 5pm


William Cooper Cup Family Day, held at Footscray's Whitten Oval, sees an exciting football match between the local Indigenous Team and Victoria Police. The free event also includes a BBQ, kids activities, stalls and special guest Uncle 'Boydie' Alfred Turner, grandson of William Cooper.
When: Sunday July 8

Circus

Circus Oz - From The Ground Up is the new ridiculous debacle that features power-packed aerialists, knockabout jugglers and live wire musicians, all acrobatically suspended in disbelief. Irreverent, beautiful and spectacular, it's held Under the Big Top at Birrarung Marr.
When: Until July 15


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be appearing under the Big Top at Caulfield Racecourse. Established in 1976, the circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
Caulfield Racecourse: Until July 15 - Various Dates & Times


Lennon Bros Circus, appearing in Dingley Village, is Australia's oldest touring circus, having started as a Buckjump show. With big cats and other animals, audiences are captivated by the antics of the clowns and enthralled by jugglers, aerialists and the daring wheel of death.
Dingley Village: Until July 15 - Various Dates & Times


Circus Latino, appearing in Sunshine, is a dynamic and exciting show which aims to thrill and captivate audiences of all ages. Featuring talented performers from Argentina and Australia, you will be amazed at daring aerial acts, fire tricks, hoops performances and their hilarious clown.
Sunshine: June 29 to July 21 - Various Dates & Times


More Children's Events | More Circus

Markets, Fetes and Fairs

Ballarat Collectables Fair, held at Wendouree Sports & Events Centre, caters for collectors of many kinds with a wide range of stalls offering small furniture items, coins, bank notes, stamps, tin toys, model cars, ceramics and memorabilia from many genres and eras.
When: Saturday July 7

Melbourne Market Guide

View MARKETS calendar to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets for a bargain!

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

Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales

Wining & Dining

Le Tour De France, a special series of menus on offer at Melbourne's Mr Mason, invites diners to journey through the tastiest regions of France. Presented each Saturday evening, the region-inspired dinner menus conclude with the regions of Provençal and Languedoc-Roussillon.
When: Saturdays Until July 21


Yarra Valley Wine Experience takes in some of Victoria's best wineries with tutored tastings at 4 premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch and finishing the day at the home of Australia's No.1 bubbly, Domaine Chandon, to enjoy gourmet platters and a glass of sparkling.
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Sporting Events

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Australian Rules Football

AFL Premiership | Round 15
Collingwood V Carlton
Friday July 6, 7:50pm - MCG
Melbourne V Richmond
Saturday July 7, 2:10pm - MCG
St Kilda V Essendon
Saturday July 7, 7:40pm - Marvel Stadium
Hawthorn V Greater Western Sydney
Sunday July 8, 1:10pm - MCG

Snooker

Australian Snooker Goldfields Open features the top 16 world ranked players plus 16 qualifiers along with the lowest 2 qualifiers playing the 2 Australian Wild Card entrants. The latest addition to Victoria's world-class events calendar, it takes place at Bendigo Stadium.
When: July 9 to 15

Community Sports

Victorian Road Runners, formed in 1982 for people to take part in fun runs without membership in a competitive athletic club, hold time trials on South Yarra's Tan Track, offering a friendly atmosphere with 4 km and 8 km time-trials for people of all ages and abilities.
When: Saturday July 7 - 7:30am


VIC Roadwalking Championships held at Albert Park and presented by the peak athletic body in the state, Athletics Victoria, is part of their wide range of events held to encourage, improve and promote a wide range of sports for all of their active members.
When: Saturday July 7


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