Melbourne Newsletter No.471

Published: Tue, 01/12/16

What's On this Week | 12 - 18 January 2016

Dining & Drink | Shopping & Business | Things To Do | What's On

Tuesday 12th January 2016 to Monday 18th January 2016

January means summer, night markets, festivals and exhibitions.

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Summer Night Markets

Warm nights are best spent eating, drinking and shopping.

Check out these fabulous night markets open during the week around Melbourne.

Summer Markets Guide | Market Calendar

Night Markets Now Open

Queen Victoria Summer Night Market

Every Wednesday night 5pm to 10pm | Queen Victoria Market

Now in its 18th year, the Summer Night Market attracts over 200 stall holders and showcases some of Melbourne’s finest artisans, producing locally made clothing, jewellery, prints and an array of cultural goods.

Blender Lane Artists' Market

Every Wednesday night 5pm to 10pm | Blender Lane CBD

Take a walk through the quirky and colourful market stalls showcasing a variety of art, illustration, craft, design, textile and jewellery.

South Melbourne Night Market

Every Thursday night 5.30pm to 9.30pm | South Melbourne Market

The city’s oldest Market transforms at twilight into a magical night market, offering street food, copious stalls, eclectic entertainment and music in one big cultural feast.

St Kilda Twilight Market

Every Thursday night 5pm to 10pm | O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda

An array of artworks, vintage wear, craft, hand designed fashion and jewellery, exotic clothes, produce, emerging designers and foods of the world.

Supper Market

Every Friday night 6 - 10pm | Abbotsford Convent

Foodies will love the delicious food, shoppers will love all the quality products on offer, entertainment, circus performers and acoustic music.

The Age Lunar Markets

February 4 - 14, 2016 | Harbour Esplanade Docklands

11-day pop-up food and drink market with great Asian food, music, bars and contemporary culture.

Summer Markets Guide | Market Calendar

Italian Fare

Melbourne Tomato Festival 2016

Local produce, speakers, agriculturalists, cooking demonstrations, Italian food, artisan producers, special guests, history, workshops, entertainment and of course passata making.

When: Sunday 21st of February 2016
Where: Edendale Community Farm, Eltham
Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

2016 LEGO® Expo

Brickvention

An exhibition for LEGO® fans of all ages with imaginative and creative models built by LEGO® fans.

When: Saturday 16th January 2016 9:00am - 5:30pm | Sunday 17th January 2016 9:00am - 5:30pm
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

SPLASHING GOOD FUN

Slide The Square

75 metres of slip ‘n’ slide fun for the whole family.

When: 9 January - 16 January | Daily | 11am - 9pm
Where: Federation Square
Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

Faerie Folk

Midsummer Faerie Rade 2016

A delightful cornucopia of goblins, imps, sprites, dark fae, elementals and fantasy creatures.

When: Sunday 17th of January 2016
Where: Treasury Gardens
Links: FREE | Desktop | Smart Phone

Indigenous culture in Melbourne’s west

Wominjeka Festival 2016

Presenting a rich and diverse program of Indigenous art, music, performance and activities.

When: Friday 15 January - Sunday 17 January 20156
Where: Footscray Community Arts Centre
Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

Australia Day Eve

80's Party

Catch the biggest & best Australian 80’s stars together in one 2 hour big show. Featuring Brian Mannix (Uncanny Xmen), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera) David Sterry (Real Life)

When: Monday 25th of January 2016
Where: Melbourne Public Bar & Restaurant
Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

The Mellencamp Show

Scarecrow

Come join this sensational band as they rock the songs of those heady days when 'Hurt So Good', 'Cherry Bomb', 'Pink Houses', 'Lonely O’l Night' and 'I Need a Lover" were the anthems of a generation and now the Classic hits of today.

Sat 16th Jan - Flying Saucer Club, Caulfield RSL

Sat 30th Jan - Way Out West - Roots Music Club, Williamstown RSL

Fri 11th Mar - Live At London Eleven, Bayswater

Links: Book Tix | Desktop | Smart Phone

Party Magazine

OnlyParty

The go-to web site for information about throwing a great party. Every type of party every occasion kids teens adults corporate dress-up OnlyParty has it all.

Link: onlyparty.com.au

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