MELBOURNE | Tuesday 26th February to Monday 4th March 2013
This week it's a tasty affair with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival taking a seat at the table along with several other great foodie events.
For musos, there's the ever popular Sydney Road Street Party offering a taste of the upcoming Brunswick Music Festival, along with festivals where you'll find everything from Ukuleles to Didgeridoos and Bagpipes.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
Well Worth the Drivin' There
50 Years @ Dromana Drive In celebrates a milestone in the life of Dromana 3 Drive In and their changeover to Digital Projection. Along with a screening of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', there'll also be live music with special guests, carnival rides, magic, competitions for costumes and movie trivia and much, much more. When:Sunday March 10
Darebin Some Talk of a Festival or Two
True North, the Reservoir Arts Festival held throughout Broadway and Edwardes Street, celebrates the unique cultural identity of Reservoir with a free program of activities and events with art, music, burlesque, exhibitions, tours, children's entertainment, theatre, pop-up spaces, cinema, workshops and more. When:Friday to Sunday March 1 to 3
Darebin Community & Kite Festival, taking place this year at Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir, offers a great day out for the whole family. With the spectacle of hundreds of colourful kites in the air, there'll also be live musical performance along with food stalls and a great range of free activities for people of all ages. When:Saturday March 2 - 11am to 4pm Also See:Festival of Light & Friendship
My Northcote Has Fleas!
Melbourne Ukulele Festival features ukulele performers from across Australia along with special international guests that include James Hill and Anne Janelle along with Hawaiian jazz uke legend, Benny Chong. Held at various venues in Northcote, there are also vintage instrument and art displays and workshops. When:Friday to Sunday, March 1 to 3
Melbourne Didgeridoo & Cultural Festival, held at Mia Mia Gallery in Templestowe, celebrates the didgeridoo with entertainment for the whole family that includes craft stalls, workshops, children's activities and a concert featuring Dan Sultan, Ganga Giri, Jindi Worabak Dancers and many other great guests. When:Saturday March 2 - 11am to 10pm
Sydney Road Street Party, held to herald the upcoming Brunswick Music Festival, is one of Melbourne's biggest multicultural gatherings with something for people of all ages with live music, kids shows, street theatre and culinary delights from around the globe along with over 120 food, art and market stalls. When:Sunday March 3 - 12pm to 7pm
Geelong Highland Gathering, Victoria's biggest festival of Scottish culture, takes place at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Campus. With food, pipe bands, dancing and Scottish Heavy Games with caber tossing and more, the program includes a free-to-public day with solo performances and a mini band competition. When:Sunday March 3 Free to Public Day:Saturday March 2
Swish & Delish
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, one of Australia's most celebrated culinary festivals, offers a delicious program of events. With special events and international and local guest chefs, the festival also features regional celebrations that showcase Melbourne and Victoria's best produce, wines and restaurants. When:March 1 to 17
World Street Food Festival, held at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, celebrates our love of international cuisine with a showcase of dishes from all continents. Free to attend, along with tasty exotic delights from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, there's also live entertainment on the day. When:Sunday March 3 - 10am to 4pm
Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival, held at Brighton's Green Point, is an exciting day of music and culinary treats with a program of cooking demonstrations from local and international chefs, food and wine exhibits and tastings, children's cooking workshops, craft and beach activities and live entertainment. When:Sunday March 3 - 11am to 6pm
The Nature of Opera Was Irrepressible!
Melbourne Chinese Opera Festival, held at Melbourne Town Hall, presents performances that showcase arias and highlights from major Chinese operas with special guests, the Guizhou Beijing Opera Troupe presenting their repertoire, 'Eighteen Arhats Fight against the Monkey King', based on 'Journey to the West'. When:Sunday March 3
To Thrill a Mockingbird
Blue/Orange, performed by Mockingbird Theatre, is Joe Penhall's award-winning comedy drama. Held at Brunswick's Broken Mirror Studios, the thrilling tale of race, madness and power explores themes of sanity as two psychiatrists dispute the diagnosis of a young black man claiming to be the son of African dictator Idi Amin. When:February 28 to March 9
Tributary Treats
At Last - The Etta James Story, featuring Vika Bull, is a narrative concert that follows the life of Etta James, whose talents have influenced Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Dianna Ross and others. With memorable songs like 'Something's Got a Hold On Me' and 'Tell Mama', it's held at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre. When:Until March 3
A Picnic with Cole Porter, an all-new production from The Australian Shakespeare Company, features Wendy Stapleton, Sally Bourne and other fine performers in an enchanting journey through the amazing repertoire of one of 20th Century's greatest tunesmiths. It's held at Rippon Lea House & Gardens in Elsternwick. When:Until March 7
Play Mystique for Me
Mystique - Illusion & Dance Spectacular, held at The Palms at Crown in Southbank, brings together the world's greatest illusions live on stage in an incredible extravaganza for the whole family. With audience members called upon to be part of the magic, there's daring escapes, comedy, spell-binding illusions and more. When:Saturday March 2 - 8pm
Yo-Ho and a Bottle of Fun
Pirate Sundays, held once a month at Pollywoodside located at South Wharf, invites daring young land-lubbers to come and find their sea-legs as they dress as a pirate and help search for elusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in some fun pirate arts and crafts, play tug of war and other great activities. When:Sunday March 3 - 10am to 4pm
Made to Scale
The Big 3 at Sandown brings together the Melbourne Scale Model Show and Sale, Vintage and Collectable Toyfest and the Collectorsworld Fair. Held at Sandown Racecourse, the fairs offer great items for collectors and enthusiasts of many passions with dolls, action figures, die cast vehicles, model trains and more. When:Sunday March 3 - 9am to 3pm
AFL NAB Cup | Round 2 Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Friday, March 1, 7:40pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows
Saturday, March 2, 2:40pm - Simonds Stadium, Geelong Essendon v Richmond
Saturday, March 2, 5:10pm - Wangaratta Showgrounds Carlton v Fremantle
Saturday, March 2, 7:40pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands St Kilda v Sydney Swans
Sunday, March 3, 5:10pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows hosts a range of raceday and non-raceday events throughout the year with the venue renowned worldwide for high class racing.
MELBOURNE | Tuesday 26th February to Monday 4th March 2013
This week it's a tasty affair with the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival taking a seat at the table along with several other great foodie events.
For musos, there's the ever popular Sydney Road Street Party offering a taste of the upcoming Brunswick Music Festival, along with festivals where you'll find everything from Ukuleles to Didgeridoos and Bagpipes.
Have a great week in Melbourne!
Brett
Well Worth the Drivin' There
50 Years @ Dromana Drive In celebrates a milestone in the life of Dromana 3 Drive In and their changeover to Digital Projection. Along with a screening of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', there'll also be live music with special guests, carnival rides, magic, competitions for costumes and movie trivia and much, much more. When:Sunday March 10
Darebin Some Talk of a Festival or Two
True North, the Reservoir Arts Festival held throughout Broadway and Edwardes Street, celebrates the unique cultural identity of Reservoir with a free program of activities and events with art, music, burlesque, exhibitions, tours, children's entertainment, theatre, pop-up spaces, cinema, workshops and more. When:Friday to Sunday March 1 to 3
Darebin Community & Kite Festival, taking place this year at Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir, offers a great day out for the whole family. With the spectacle of hundreds of colourful kites in the air, there'll also be live musical performance along with food stalls and a great range of free activities for people of all ages. When:Saturday March 2 - 11am to 4pm Also See:Festival of Light & Friendship
My Northcote Has Fleas!
Melbourne Ukulele Festival features ukulele performers from across Australia along with special international guests that include James Hill and Anne Janelle along with Hawaiian jazz uke legend, Benny Chong. Held at various venues in Northcote, there are also vintage instrument and art displays and workshops. When:Friday to Sunday, March 1 to 3
Melbourne Didgeridoo & Cultural Festival, held at Mia Mia Gallery in Templestowe, celebrates the didgeridoo with entertainment for the whole family that includes craft stalls, workshops, children's activities and a concert featuring Dan Sultan, Ganga Giri, Jindi Worabak Dancers and many other great guests. When:Saturday March 2 - 11am to 10pm
Sydney Road Street Party, held to herald the upcoming Brunswick Music Festival, is one of Melbourne's biggest multicultural gatherings with something for people of all ages with live music, kids shows, street theatre and culinary delights from around the globe along with over 120 food, art and market stalls. When:Sunday March 3 - 12pm to 7pm
Geelong Highland Gathering, Victoria's biggest festival of Scottish culture, takes place at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Campus. With food, pipe bands, dancing and Scottish Heavy Games with caber tossing and more, the program includes a free-to-public day with solo performances and a mini band competition. When:Sunday March 3 Free to Public Day:Saturday March 2
Swish & Delish
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, one of Australia's most celebrated culinary festivals, offers a delicious program of events. With special events and international and local guest chefs, the festival also features regional celebrations that showcase Melbourne and Victoria's best produce, wines and restaurants. When:March 1 to 17
World Street Food Festival, held at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, celebrates our love of international cuisine with a showcase of dishes from all continents. Free to attend, along with tasty exotic delights from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, there's also live entertainment on the day. When:Sunday March 3 - 10am to 4pm
Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival, held at Brighton's Green Point, is an exciting day of music and culinary treats with a program of cooking demonstrations from local and international chefs, food and wine exhibits and tastings, children's cooking workshops, craft and beach activities and live entertainment. When:Sunday March 3 - 11am to 6pm
The Nature of Opera Was Irrepressible!
Melbourne Chinese Opera Festival, held at Melbourne Town Hall, presents performances that showcase arias and highlights from major Chinese operas with special guests, the Guizhou Beijing Opera Troupe presenting their repertoire, 'Eighteen Arhats Fight against the Monkey King', based on 'Journey to the West'. When:Sunday March 3
To Thrill a Mockingbird
Blue/Orange, performed by Mockingbird Theatre, is Joe Penhall's award-winning comedy drama. Held at Brunswick's Broken Mirror Studios, the thrilling tale of race, madness and power explores themes of sanity as two psychiatrists dispute the diagnosis of a young black man claiming to be the son of African dictator Idi Amin. When:February 28 to March 9
Tributary Treats
At Last - The Etta James Story, featuring Vika Bull, is a narrative concert that follows the life of Etta James, whose talents have influenced Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Dianna Ross and others. With memorable songs like 'Something's Got a Hold On Me' and 'Tell Mama', it's held at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre. When:Until March 3
A Picnic with Cole Porter, an all-new production from The Australian Shakespeare Company, features Wendy Stapleton, Sally Bourne and other fine performers in an enchanting journey through the amazing repertoire of one of 20th Century's greatest tunesmiths. It's held at Rippon Lea House & Gardens in Elsternwick. When:Until March 7
Play Mystique for Me
Mystique - Illusion & Dance Spectacular, held at The Palms at Crown in Southbank, brings together the world's greatest illusions live on stage in an incredible extravaganza for the whole family. With audience members called upon to be part of the magic, there's daring escapes, comedy, spell-binding illusions and more. When:Saturday March 2 - 8pm
Yo-Ho and a Bottle of Fun
Pirate Sundays, held once a month at Pollywoodside located at South Wharf, invites daring young land-lubbers to come and find their sea-legs as they dress as a pirate and help search for elusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in some fun pirate arts and crafts, play tug of war and other great activities. When:Sunday March 3 - 10am to 4pm
Made to Scale
The Big 3 at Sandown brings together the Melbourne Scale Model Show and Sale, Vintage and Collectable Toyfest and the Collectorsworld Fair. Held at Sandown Racecourse, the fairs offer great items for collectors and enthusiasts of many passions with dolls, action figures, die cast vehicles, model trains and more. When:Sunday March 3 - 9am to 3pm
AFL NAB Cup | Round 2 Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Friday, March 1, 7:40pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows
Saturday, March 2, 2:40pm - Simonds Stadium, Geelong Essendon v Richmond
Saturday, March 2, 5:10pm - Wangaratta Showgrounds Carlton v Fremantle
Saturday, March 2, 7:40pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands St Kilda v Sydney Swans
Sunday, March 3, 5:10pm - Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows hosts a range of raceday and non-raceday events throughout the year with the venue renowned worldwide for high class racing.
50 Years @ Dromana Drive In celebrates a milestone in the life of Dromana 3 Drive In and their changeover to Digital Projection. Along with a screening of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', there'll also be live music with special guests, carnival rides, magic, competitions for costumes and movie trivia and much, much more.
True North, the Reservoir Arts Festival held throughout Broadway and Edwardes Street, celebrates the unique cultural identity of Reservoir with a free program of activities and events with art, music, burlesque, exhibitions, tours, children's entertainment, theatre, pop-up spaces, cinema, workshops and more.
Darebin Community & Kite Festival, taking place this year at Edwardes Lake Park in Reservoir, offers a great day out for the whole family. With the spectacle of hundreds of colourful kites in the air, there'll also be live musical performance along with food stalls and a great range of free activities for people of all ages.
Melbourne Ukulele Festival features ukulele performers from across Australia along with special international guests that include James Hill and Anne Janelle along with Hawaiian jazz uke legend, Benny Chong. Held at various venues in Northcote, there are also vintage instrument and art displays and workshops.
Melbourne Didgeridoo & Cultural Festival, held at Mia Mia Gallery in Templestowe, celebrates the didgeridoo with entertainment for the whole family that includes craft stalls, workshops, children's activities and a concert featuring Dan Sultan, Ganga Giri, Jindi Worabak Dancers and many other great guests.
Sydney Road Street Party, held to herald the upcoming Brunswick Music Festival, is one of Melbourne's biggest multicultural gatherings with something for people of all ages with live music, kids shows, street theatre and culinary delights from around the globe along with over 120 food, art and market stalls.
Geelong Highland Gathering, Victoria's biggest festival of Scottish culture, takes place at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Campus. With food, pipe bands, dancing and Scottish Heavy Games with caber tossing and more, the program includes a free-to-public day with solo performances and a mini band competition.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, one of Australia's most celebrated culinary festivals, offers a delicious program of events. With special events and international and local guest chefs, the festival also features regional celebrations that showcase Melbourne and Victoria's best produce, wines and restaurants.
World Street Food Festival, held at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, celebrates our love of international cuisine with a showcase of dishes from all continents. Free to attend, along with tasty exotic delights from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, there's also live entertainment on the day.
Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival, held at Brighton's Green Point, is an exciting day of music and culinary treats with a program of cooking demonstrations from local and international chefs, food and wine exhibits and tastings, children's cooking workshops, craft and beach activities and live entertainment.
Melbourne Chinese Opera Festival, held at Melbourne Town Hall, presents performances that showcase arias and highlights from major Chinese operas with special guests, the Guizhou Beijing Opera Troupe presenting their repertoire, 'Eighteen Arhats Fight against the Monkey King', based on 'Journey to the West'.
Blue/Orange, performed by Mockingbird Theatre, is Joe Penhall's award-winning comedy drama. Held at Brunswick's Broken Mirror Studios, the thrilling tale of race, madness and power explores themes of sanity as two psychiatrists dispute the diagnosis of a young black man claiming to be the son of African dictator Idi Amin.
At Last - The Etta James Story, featuring Vika Bull, is a narrative concert that follows the life of Etta James, whose talents have influenced Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Dianna Ross and others. With memorable songs like 'Something's Got a Hold On Me' and 'Tell Mama', it's held at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre.
A Picnic with Cole Porter, an all-new production from The Australian Shakespeare Company, features Wendy Stapleton, Sally Bourne and other fine performers in an enchanting journey through the amazing repertoire of one of 20th Century's greatest tunesmiths. It's held at Rippon Lea House & Gardens in Elsternwick.
Mystique - Illusion & Dance Spectacular, held at The Palms at Crown in Southbank, brings together the world's greatest illusions live on stage in an incredible extravaganza for the whole family. With audience members called upon to be part of the magic, there's daring escapes, comedy, spell-binding illusions and more.
Pirate Sundays, held once a month at Pollywoodside located at South Wharf, invites daring young land-lubbers to come and find their sea-legs as they dress as a pirate and help search for elusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in some fun pirate arts and crafts, play tug of war and other great activities.
The Big 3 at Sandown brings together the Melbourne Scale Model Show and Sale, Vintage and Collectable Toyfest and the Collectorsworld Fair. Held at Sandown Racecourse, the fairs offer great items for collectors and enthusiasts of many passions with dolls, action figures, die cast vehicles, model trains and more.
WNBL | Preliminary Final
AFL NAB Cup | Round 2
Hyundai A-League | Round 22
Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows hosts a range of raceday and non-raceday events throughout the year with the venue renowned worldwide for high class racing.
