MELBOURNE | Tuesday 6th August to Monday 12th August 2013
This week, there's the return of National Science Week with a vast program of events to celebrate the bright spark in us all. And with the end of Ramadan celebrated by the Muslim community, there are two big festivals on the weekend with attractions for people of all backgrounds.
The Melbourne International Film Festival also draws to an end this week, so eager film buffs will want to get bums on seats before the curtains close.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
1.4 Million - Don't Miss Out!!
Are You Enrolled To Vote? With only one week left to enrol, the Australian Electoral Commission reports that there are an estimated 1.4 million Australians who are not yet enrolled to vote, with a large proportion being young people. Young Australians are encouraged to enrol now to have their say on this year's election. Enrolments End:Monday August 12, 8pm Federal Election Date:Saturday September 7
A Tribute to Elvis | SPECIAL OFFER!!
A Tribute to Elvis: Rapid City '77 is a full scale theatrical presentation of one of The King's last concerts in Rapid City held in 1977. Presented by Bluestone Productions and held at Melbourne's Dallas Brooks Hall for four shows only, Tony Franks brilliantly re-creates the performance of one of the world's greatest entertainers. When:Fridays & Saturdays, August 23, 24, 30 & 31
For a very limited time ALL TICKETS are $49. This deal will not last long and with only 4 shows tickets will sell! Don't miss out book now through Ticketek.
Ludlow Mayura Beef Dinner, presented by Southbank's Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, features the Multi Award Winning Full-Blood Mayura Wagyu Beef. With a six course menu from Executive Chef Anthony Caruso, the evening also features special guest speakers Scott de Bruin of Mayura Station and John Rymill of Rymill Coonawarra winery. When:Wednesday August 21 - Bookings Advised
The Best of Aretha on Stage
Aretha - Gospel and Soul, taking place at the Thornbury Theatre, is a special presentation from Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir. Celebrating the 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin, the production brings together 80 voices to channel Aretha's passion with hits that include Respect, People Get Ready and other great songs. When:September 7 & 8 - Bookings Advised
Best of the Boffins
National Science Week presents a series of fun, unique and quirky displays and events held at venues throughout Victoria and Melbourne. Now celebrating its 16th year, the event is held to raise awareness of education by offering the public engaging and entertaining activities about science, technology and engineering. When:August 10 to 18
End of Ramadan Festivities
Melbourne Eid Festival, Victoria's premier Muslim festival, takes place at Melbourne Showgrounds where the weekend program will feature entertainment for people of all ages with children's rides, live performances, games and competitions, the finest traditional halal foods and much more to celebrate Muslim community spirit. When:Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11
Chand Raat Eid Festival, with an even bigger program of attractions at its new venue of Sandown Racecourse, is a celebration of the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Also held to promote a greater understanding of Muslim culture, activities include traditional performances along with a showcase of artworks, crafts and food. When:Saturday August 10 - 2pm to Midnight
Entertainment in a Can
Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates 62 years as one of Australia's key cinema events and also one of the world's oldest film festivals. Held at various venues, the program features films from across the globe, special guests, Q&A screenings and much more with documentaries, short films and much more. When:July 25 to August 11
The Container Festival, presented by Monash Uni Student Theatre, is a bold new enterprise held in shipping containers set up as performance venues. Showcasing ground-breaking works, the program features music, dance, theatre, visual art, games, burlesque, interactive performances, poetry, puppetry, talks, exhibitions and more. When:August 2 to 20
Griffyn Ensemble at Royal Botanic Gardens
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith. When:Friday August 9 - 7:30pm
Don't Mention the War...
Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience will be appearing at various venues throughout Victoria with performances of the very popular interactive comedy show. With a 3-course dinner, the evening captures the chaotic mayhem of a restaurant run by Basil Faulty, his wife Sybil and the misguided waiter Manuel. When:Until August 17 - Various Dates and Venues
RENT The Musical, presented by SLAMS Music Theatre, brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City. It's held at Knox Community Arts Centre in Bayswater. When:Until August 17 - Thursdays to Saturdays
Meals on Wheels
Trailer Park, held at the unique community hub of Village Melbourne, is an outdoor food court with plenty of seating and even a full bar. The pop-up food court showcases the best of our grass roots culinary scene by bringing together Melbourne's finest food trucks with each truck offering its own specialised cuisine. When:Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11
Record Revival Renamed
Box Hill Fair, held at Box Hill Town Hall, is Australia's longest running fair for Records, Comics and Cards. Formerly named Camberwell Fair, the popular event is perfect for enthusiasts of many different passions with 1000's of collectible items available, offering Memorabilia, Records, Comics, Stamps and more. When:Sunday August 11 - 9:30am to 4pm
Melbourne Storm Home Game Melbourne Storm v Rabbitohs
Thursday August 8 - 12pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne
AFL Premiership | Round 20 St Kilda v Hawthorn
Friday August 9, 7:50pm - Marvel Stadium Richmond v Brisbane Lions
Saturday August 10, 1:45pm - MCG Geelong v Port Adelaide
Saturday August 10, 2:10pm - Simonds Stadium Carlton v Western Bulldogs
Saturday August 10, 4:40pm - Marvel Stadium Essendon v Westcoast Eagles
Sunday August 11, 1:10pm - Marvel Stadium
MELBOURNE | Tuesday 6th August to Monday 12th August 2013
This week, there's the return of National Science Week with a vast program of events to celebrate the bright spark in us all. And with the end of Ramadan celebrated by the Muslim community, there are two big festivals on the weekend with attractions for people of all backgrounds.
The Melbourne International Film Festival also draws to an end this week, so eager film buffs will want to get bums on seats before the curtains close.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
1.4 Million - Don't Miss Out!!
Are You Enrolled To Vote? With only one week left to enrol, the Australian Electoral Commission reports that there are an estimated 1.4 million Australians who are not yet enrolled to vote, with a large proportion being young people. Young Australians are encouraged to enrol now to have their say on this year's election. Enrolments End:Monday August 12, 8pm Federal Election Date:Saturday September 7
A Tribute to Elvis | SPECIAL OFFER!!
A Tribute to Elvis: Rapid City '77 is a full scale theatrical presentation of one of The King's last concerts in Rapid City held in 1977. Presented by Bluestone Productions and held at Melbourne's Dallas Brooks Hall for four shows only, Tony Franks brilliantly re-creates the performance of one of the world's greatest entertainers. When:Fridays & Saturdays, August 23, 24, 30 & 31
For a very limited time ALL TICKETS are $49. This deal will not last long and with only 4 shows tickets will sell! Don't miss out book now through Ticketek.
Ludlow Mayura Beef Dinner, presented by Southbank's Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, features the Multi Award Winning Full-Blood Mayura Wagyu Beef. With a six course menu from Executive Chef Anthony Caruso, the evening also features special guest speakers Scott de Bruin of Mayura Station and John Rymill of Rymill Coonawarra winery. When:Wednesday August 21 - Bookings Advised
The Best of Aretha on Stage
Aretha - Gospel and Soul, taking place at the Thornbury Theatre, is a special presentation from Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir. Celebrating the 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin, the production brings together 80 voices to channel Aretha's passion with hits that include Respect, People Get Ready and other great songs. When:September 7 & 8 - Bookings Advised
Best of the Boffins
National Science Week presents a series of fun, unique and quirky displays and events held at venues throughout Victoria and Melbourne. Now celebrating its 16th year, the event is held to raise awareness of education by offering the public engaging and entertaining activities about science, technology and engineering. When:August 10 to 18
End of Ramadan Festivities
Melbourne Eid Festival, Victoria's premier Muslim festival, takes place at Melbourne Showgrounds where the weekend program will feature entertainment for people of all ages with children's rides, live performances, games and competitions, the finest traditional halal foods and much more to celebrate Muslim community spirit. When:Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11
Chand Raat Eid Festival, with an even bigger program of attractions at its new venue of Sandown Racecourse, is a celebration of the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Also held to promote a greater understanding of Muslim culture, activities include traditional performances along with a showcase of artworks, crafts and food. When:Saturday August 10 - 2pm to Midnight
Entertainment in a Can
Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates 62 years as one of Australia's key cinema events and also one of the world's oldest film festivals. Held at various venues, the program features films from across the globe, special guests, Q&A screenings and much more with documentaries, short films and much more. When:July 25 to August 11
The Container Festival, presented by Monash Uni Student Theatre, is a bold new enterprise held in shipping containers set up as performance venues. Showcasing ground-breaking works, the program features music, dance, theatre, visual art, games, burlesque, interactive performances, poetry, puppetry, talks, exhibitions and more. When:August 2 to 20
Griffyn Ensemble at Royal Botanic Gardens
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith. When:Friday August 9 - 7:30pm
Don't Mention the War...
Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience will be appearing at various venues throughout Victoria with performances of the very popular interactive comedy show. With a 3-course dinner, the evening captures the chaotic mayhem of a restaurant run by Basil Faulty, his wife Sybil and the misguided waiter Manuel. When:Until August 17 - Various Dates and Venues
RENT The Musical, presented by SLAMS Music Theatre, brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City. It's held at Knox Community Arts Centre in Bayswater. When:Until August 17 - Thursdays to Saturdays
Meals on Wheels
Trailer Park, held at the unique community hub of Village Melbourne, is an outdoor food court with plenty of seating and even a full bar. The pop-up food court showcases the best of our grass roots culinary scene by bringing together Melbourne's finest food trucks with each truck offering its own specialised cuisine. When:Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11
Record Revival Renamed
Box Hill Fair, held at Box Hill Town Hall, is Australia's longest running fair for Records, Comics and Cards. Formerly named Camberwell Fair, the popular event is perfect for enthusiasts of many different passions with 1000's of collectible items available, offering Memorabilia, Records, Comics, Stamps and more. When:Sunday August 11 - 9:30am to 4pm
Melbourne Storm Home Game Melbourne Storm v Rabbitohs
Thursday August 8 - 12pm
AAMI Park, Melbourne
AFL Premiership | Round 20 St Kilda v Hawthorn
Friday August 9, 7:50pm - Marvel Stadium Richmond v Brisbane Lions
Saturday August 10, 1:45pm - MCG Geelong v Port Adelaide
Saturday August 10, 2:10pm - Simonds Stadium Carlton v Western Bulldogs
Saturday August 10, 4:40pm - Marvel Stadium Essendon v Westcoast Eagles
Sunday August 11, 1:10pm - Marvel Stadium
Are You Enrolled To Vote? With only one week left to enrol, the Australian Electoral Commission reports that there are an estimated 1.4 million Australians who are not yet enrolled to vote, with a large proportion being young people. Young Australians are encouraged to enrol now to have their say on this year's election.
A Tribute to Elvis: Rapid City '77 is a full scale theatrical presentation of one of The King's last concerts in Rapid City held in 1977. Presented by Bluestone Productions and held at Melbourne's Dallas Brooks Hall for four shows only, Tony Franks brilliantly re-creates the performance of one of the world's greatest entertainers.
Ludlow Mayura Beef Dinner, presented by Southbank's Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, features the Multi Award Winning Full-Blood Mayura Wagyu Beef. With a six course menu from Executive Chef Anthony Caruso, the evening also features special guest speakers Scott de Bruin of Mayura Station and John Rymill of Rymill Coonawarra winery.
Aretha - Gospel and Soul, taking place at the Thornbury Theatre, is a special presentation from Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir. Celebrating the 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin, the production brings together 80 voices to channel Aretha's passion with hits that include Respect, People Get Ready and other great songs.
National Science Week presents a series of fun, unique and quirky displays and events held at venues throughout Victoria and Melbourne. Now celebrating its 16th year, the event is held to raise awareness of education by offering the public engaging and entertaining activities about science, technology and engineering.
Melbourne Eid Festival, Victoria's premier Muslim festival, takes place at Melbourne Showgrounds where the weekend program will feature entertainment for people of all ages with children's rides, live performances, games and competitions, the finest traditional halal foods and much more to celebrate Muslim community spirit.
Chand Raat Eid Festival, with an even bigger program of attractions at its new venue of Sandown Racecourse, is a celebration of the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Also held to promote a greater understanding of Muslim culture, activities include traditional performances along with a showcase of artworks, crafts and food. 
Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates 62 years as one of Australia's key cinema events and also one of the world's oldest film festivals. Held at various venues, the program features films from across the globe, special guests, Q&A screenings and much more with documentaries, short films and much more.
The Container Festival, presented by Monash Uni Student Theatre, is a bold new enterprise held in shipping containers set up as performance venues. Showcasing ground-breaking works, the program features music, dance, theatre, visual art, games, burlesque, interactive performances, poetry, puppetry, talks, exhibitions and more.
The Griffyn Ensemble, regarded as Canberra's premier chamber ensemble, will perform their concert program, Earth, at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. Held during National Science Week, pre-recorded sounds of bugs and beetles will be combined with music by composers that include Australia's Martin Wesley Smith.
Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience will be appearing at various venues throughout Victoria with performances of the very popular interactive comedy show. With a 3-course dinner, the evening captures the chaotic mayhem of a restaurant run by Basil Faulty, his wife Sybil and the misguided waiter Manuel.
RENT The Musical, presented by SLAMS Music Theatre, brings to the stage the hit rock musical that tells the story of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City. It's held at Knox Community Arts Centre in Bayswater.
Trailer Park, held at the unique community hub of Village Melbourne, is an outdoor food court with plenty of seating and even a full bar. The pop-up food court showcases the best of our grass roots culinary scene by bringing together Melbourne's finest food trucks with each truck offering its own specialised cuisine.
Box Hill Fair, held at Box Hill Town Hall, is Australia's longest running fair for Records, Comics and Cards. Formerly named Camberwell Fair, the popular event is perfect for enthusiasts of many different passions with 1000's of collectible items available, offering Memorabilia, Records, Comics, Stamps and more.
NRL Premiership | Round 22
AFL Premiership | Round 20
