We end mad March with a huge week in Melbourne. Two of Melbourne's biggest annual events start this week, and you could not get two more different events.
Mum loves the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show which blossoms for its 19th year, attracting over 100,000 visitors to the Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's 28th year, known as one of the 3 big comedy festivals alongside Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival.
Have a laugh Melbourne and give her a rose. MelB
blooming
Melbourne Flower Show
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns for its 19th year with a burst of blooms from Wednesday, 26 March - Sunday, 30 March, 2014 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
The Flower Show is an affordable day out for the whole family with an array of attractions including the Sculpture Garden, Great Hall of Flowers and the Kids Under Cover Cubby House Challenge.
Chat with designers, florists, growers, suppliers and horticulturalists about everything from plant varieties and sustainable design features to healthy outdoor living.
Hosted by Penfolds Winemaker and Global Ambassador Jamie Sach, you are invited to the 2014 Penfolds Grange & Bin Release Wine Dinner.
The night includes tasting of luxury release and icon Penfolds Wines including Grange and St Henri with food expertly matched by Ludlow Head Chef Anthony Caruso.
When: Wednesday 7th May, 2014, 6pm Where:Ludlow Bar & Dining Room Southbank
Bookings essential 9699 1676 Event Listing:More..
Comedy Festival
Finally the 2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is here.
Melbourne Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has a huge program of performances from every corner of Australia and from overseas.
Over 300 of the world's best comedians including talent such as Dave Hughes, Michael Winslow, Stephen K Amos, Wil Anderson, Peter Helliar, Bob Downe, Effie and many more..
Arguably the crown jewel in Melbourne's entertainment calendar, the festival brings together both local and international performers for over 3 weeks of comedy, music, sly social commentary and most importantly of all.. laughs!
When: Wednesday 26th March to Sunday 20 April 2014 Where:Multiple Venues Event Listing:More..
Comedy & Illusion Show
Gentlemen of Deceit
Back for their fourth year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival A Modern Deception's Vyom Sharma Alex de la Rambelje and Luke Hocking present their most unbelievable show yet.
Showcasing a brand new array of digital dexterity and psychological chicanery the gentlemen of deceit invite you to be bamboozled again. Using their signature blend of classy magic and disarming humour Vyom Alex and Luke will have you giggling while they mess with your mind.
The 24 Hour Experience involves paying audiences visiting 24 city venues over 24 hours.
Experience 24 works of art over 24 hours in an interactive exhibition that'll take you all over Melbourne as part of the Festival of Live Art.
The 24 Hour Experience: Get to Know Melbourne Through Its Art
When: Saturday 29th March (noon) To Sunday 30th March (noon) 2014 Where:Various Event Listing:More..
world first experience
I, Animal
I, Animal is a world-first interactive experience - part multi-media tour, part theatrical experience, part animal encounter - that has been designed for adults only at Melbourne Zoo.
I, Animal uses ground-breaking technology to take you on a remarkable, and surprisingly emotive, journey through the interior of Melbourne Zoo at night. Guided by your personal device, the "Zöe", you will explore the Zoo at night, experiencing animal encounters, stories about the Zoo and our animals, and theatrical moments that will surprise, move and delight you.
A Shen Yun performance features the world's foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops-together creating one spectacular performance.
Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave audiences uplifted and inspired.
When: Thursday 27th of March 2014 To Sunday 30th of March 2014 Where:The Arts Centre Event Listing:More..
We love the way the AFL has joined in the spirit of the comedy festival by creating the worlds longest first round of games together with Tania (I take notes) Hird and Ricky (toot toot) Nixon giving us a few laughs to get the season up and running.
Round 2 kicks off on Thursday night with Richmond (Go Tiges) taking on Carlton at the G. Friday, Essendon plays Hawthorn at Etihad, Saturday, St Kilda plays GWS Giants and Sunday, two games, Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles at MCG + Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne at Etihad.
We end mad March with a huge week in Melbourne. Two of Melbourne's biggest annual events start this week, and you could not get two more different events.
Mum loves the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show which blossoms for its 19th year, attracting over 100,000 visitors to the Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's 28th year, known as one of the 3 big comedy festivals alongside Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival.
Have a laugh Melbourne and give her a rose. MelB
blooming
Melbourne Flower Show
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns for its 19th year with a burst of blooms from Wednesday, 26 March - Sunday, 30 March, 2014 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
The Flower Show is an affordable day out for the whole family with an array of attractions including the Sculpture Garden, Great Hall of Flowers and the Kids Under Cover Cubby House Challenge.
Chat with designers, florists, growers, suppliers and horticulturalists about everything from plant varieties and sustainable design features to healthy outdoor living.
Hosted by Penfolds Winemaker and Global Ambassador Jamie Sach, you are invited to the 2014 Penfolds Grange & Bin Release Wine Dinner.
The night includes tasting of luxury release and icon Penfolds Wines including Grange and St Henri with food expertly matched by Ludlow Head Chef Anthony Caruso.
When: Wednesday 7th May, 2014, 6pm Where:Ludlow Bar & Dining Room Southbank
Bookings essential 9699 1676 Event Listing:More..
Comedy Festival
Finally the 2014 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is here.
Melbourne Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has a huge program of performances from every corner of Australia and from overseas.
Over 300 of the world's best comedians including talent such as Dave Hughes, Michael Winslow, Stephen K Amos, Wil Anderson, Peter Helliar, Bob Downe, Effie and many more..
Arguably the crown jewel in Melbourne's entertainment calendar, the festival brings together both local and international performers for over 3 weeks of comedy, music, sly social commentary and most importantly of all.. laughs!
When: Wednesday 26th March to Sunday 20 April 2014 Where:Multiple Venues Event Listing:More..
Comedy & Illusion Show
Gentlemen of Deceit
Back for their fourth year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival A Modern Deception's Vyom Sharma Alex de la Rambelje and Luke Hocking present their most unbelievable show yet.
Showcasing a brand new array of digital dexterity and psychological chicanery the gentlemen of deceit invite you to be bamboozled again. Using their signature blend of classy magic and disarming humour Vyom Alex and Luke will have you giggling while they mess with your mind.
The 24 Hour Experience involves paying audiences visiting 24 city venues over 24 hours.
Experience 24 works of art over 24 hours in an interactive exhibition that'll take you all over Melbourne as part of the Festival of Live Art.
The 24 Hour Experience: Get to Know Melbourne Through Its Art
When: Saturday 29th March (noon) To Sunday 30th March (noon) 2014 Where:Various Event Listing:More..
world first experience
I, Animal
I, Animal is a world-first interactive experience - part multi-media tour, part theatrical experience, part animal encounter - that has been designed for adults only at Melbourne Zoo.
I, Animal uses ground-breaking technology to take you on a remarkable, and surprisingly emotive, journey through the interior of Melbourne Zoo at night. Guided by your personal device, the "Zöe", you will explore the Zoo at night, experiencing animal encounters, stories about the Zoo and our animals, and theatrical moments that will surprise, move and delight you.
A Shen Yun performance features the world's foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops-together creating one spectacular performance.
Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave audiences uplifted and inspired.
When: Thursday 27th of March 2014 To Sunday 30th of March 2014 Where:The Arts Centre Event Listing:More..
We love the way the AFL has joined in the spirit of the comedy festival by creating the worlds longest first round of games together with Tania (I take notes) Hird and Ricky (toot toot) Nixon giving us a few laughs to get the season up and running.
Round 2 kicks off on Thursday night with Richmond (Go Tiges) taking on Carlton at the G. Friday, Essendon plays Hawthorn at Etihad, Saturday, St Kilda plays GWS Giants and Sunday, two games, Melbourne vs West Coast Eagles at MCG + Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne at Etihad.
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns for its 19th year with a burst of blooms from Wednesday, 26 March - Sunday, 30 March, 2014 at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens. 
Hosted by Penfolds Winemaker and Global Ambassador Jamie Sach, you are invited to the 2014 Penfolds Grange & Bin Release Wine Dinner. 
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has a huge program of performances from every corner of Australia and from overseas. 
Back for their fourth year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival A Modern Deception's Vyom Sharma Alex de la Rambelje and Luke Hocking present their most unbelievable show yet. 
The 24 Hour Experience involves paying audiences visiting 24 city venues over 24 hours.
I, Animal is a world-first interactive experience - part multi-media tour, part theatrical experience, part animal encounter - that has been designed for adults only at Melbourne Zoo.
A Shen Yun performance features the world's foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops-together creating one spectacular performance.
We love the way the AFL has joined in the spirit of the comedy festival by creating the worlds longest first round of games together with Tania (I take notes) Hird and Ricky (toot toot) Nixon giving us a few laughs to get the season up and running.
