Newsletter #882 What's On this Week
Published: Tue, 11/21/23
Newsletter: What's On | 21 - 27 November 2023What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 21st November 2023 - Monday 27th November 2023 Experiences in the world's most liveable city. Featured This Week AFLW Premiership: Preliminary Finals Always Live ArtVo Melbourne | Trick Art Black Friday Sales Comedy Hypnosis Show @ Exford Hotel Connection: First Peoples' Art Downtown Dumpling Market Eaglemont Heritage Day Elvis: A Musical Revolution Geelong Revival Motoring Festival GREASE | The Musical Live at Errol St Live Music This Week Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show Magic Mountain Saloon - Brunch Club Maho Magic Bar - Japanese Close-Up Magic Show MAMMA MIA! The Musical Melbourne Italian Festa Melbourne's Christmas Festival MIRROR: New views on photography Miss Saigon Moulin Rouge! The Musical Mushroom 50 | 50th Anniversary Concert New Year's Eve Cruise Packages Nic Brunsdon: (This is) Air Powerpal | Free Electricity Monitor Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access Queenscliff Music Festival Rain Room at Jackalope Pavilion Ready-Made Meals Guide *updated* River Riffs | Floating Music Festival Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade Tour Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival The Friends Experience The Story of the Moving Image Unko Museum: Poop Experience Yandell Kindergarten Advent Fair Free Every Tuesday Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne! Magic Mountain Saloon - Brunch ClubEvery Saturday & Sunday @ Magic Mountain Saloon - Melbourne
Head to the Mountain for "Brunch Club" - the ideal environment to catch up with friends celebrate Nonna's 90th or brainstorm your plan for world domination - whatever the occasion we've got some tasty Thai treats and a list of bottomless beverages to welcome you to our club. Bookings essential!
Yandell Kindergarten Advent FairSaturday 25th November 2023 @ Yandell Kindergarten - Greensborough
All the fun of a fair.. market stalls, music, workshops, raffles, face painting, food.
Pop Choir at the Palais: With a little help from our friendsVoices set to soar as mega group Pop Choir takes to the stage
Saturday 25th November 2023 @ Palais Theatre
One of Australia's largest mega choirs 350 member Pop Choir will be bringing a whole lot of joy to their first ever large-scale stage performance. The choir will be performing renditions of some of the most beloved pop songs by artists such as Cold Play The Beatles Take That The Killers and James Blunt.
New Year's Eve Cruise PackagesCelebrate New Year's Eve in style on the Yarra River with Melbourne River Cruises.
Avoid the crowds and enjoy breathtaking waterfront views while indulging in a gourmet food selection and a wide range of drinks or dance the night away with our resident DJ creating unforgettable memories underneath Melbourne's Fireworks with one of our Five New Year's Eve Packages!
Cruise Packages
1. NYE | Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise
2. NYE | Party Cruise
3. NYE | Party Cruise Over 40's
4. NYE | Midnight Fireworks Cruise
5. NYE | Twilight Cruise (Early Fireworks)
Magic & Illusion - Dinner & ShowMind blowing magic right before your eyes. Every Friday night witness miracles upclose with award-winning magician Luke Hocking at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
Comedy Hypnosis ShowThursday 14th December 2023 @ Exford Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne! Join us for an evening of Hilarious Hypnotic Comedy. See Australia's best comic Hypnotist as they let you experience something very special with this Hypno-larious night.
Melbourne Italian FestaSunday 26th November 2023 @ Royal Exhibition Building & Museum Plaza
You are invited to celebrate all things Italian! Picture this: mouthwatering food, delicious wines and beers, lively music that makes you dance like no one's watching, and a vibrant atmosphere that screams "La Dolce Vita."
Melbourne's Christmas FestivalSee the city light up with dazzling decorations, festive events and family-friendly activities! Christmas in Melbourne is a special time, with decorations and projections adorning the city. Traditional favourites like the giant Christmas tree at Fed Square and the Myer Christmas Windows draw visitors from near and far.
Eaglemont Heritage Day & Red Rattler Train RidesSunday 26th November 2023 @ Eaglemont Village
Are you ready to step back in time? All aboard as we proudly announce the return of HERITAGE DAY for 2023! Music, Guided Tours, Boutique Shopping & Market, Kids Fun and Food.
Downtown Dumpling MarketUntil Sunday 26th November 2023 @ Birrarung Marr
A new springtime food and entertainment hub where you can savour incredible flavours. You'll enjoy authentic delicacies and premium drinks in a lively open-air environment with free live entertainment to amuse and delight all ages. Visit seven nights a week plus weekend days - free entry!
Live at Errol StThursday's - 23rd November 2023 - 14th December 2023 @ North and West Melbourne community
Discover the magic of the North and West Melbourne community with happy hour specials, late-night shopping and unique experiences from local businesses. From free tastings of Christmas gins at Here's Looking At You Kid Distillery, to summer cocktail specials at The Courthouse and Joe Taylor, discounted tickets to the Comic's Lounge, a book fair at Willows & Wine, and free skincare consultations at Aesop - this is just the beginning of the Thursday night fun.
Williamstown Beer and Cider FestivalSaturday 25th November 2023 @ Seaworks | Maritime Precinct
Get ready for a day filled with delicious brews and great company, a must-attend for all beer and cider enthusiasts. Indulge in a wide variety of craft beers and ciders from local and international breweries.
Geelong Revival Motoring Festival24th - 26th November 2023 @ Geelong Waterfront
Australia's largest classic motoring event. Over 1500 vehicles
(This is) AirNGV Garden at NGV International
The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a poignant large-scale outdoor installation that makes the invisible visible. (This is) Air, developed by Nic Brunsdon in collaboration with ENESS, draws attention to one of the universal and defining features of life on earth: breathing air.
The Friends ExperienceUntil Sunday 28th January 2024 (extended) @ The District Docklands
FRIENDS™ fans will be able to recreate their favourite scenes and celebrate some of the most iconic moments from the globally loved sitcom in this truly unique interactive experience
Unko Museum: Poop ExperienceA fun and interactive exhibit with adorable and colorful poop decor! A Kawaii experience from Japan is coming to Melbourne!
The installations, displays, and immersive attractions within the museum revolve around the theme of 'adorable poop', creating a world where this unlikely subject becomes a work of eccentric genius
Always LiveFriday 24th November 2023 - Sunday 10th December 2023
17 days of live music across Victoria.
Turning up the volume on our unparalleled home-grown talent, the best acts from around the country and the most sought-after artists from across the globe, the program will feature shows of all scales and styles, created and curated for our special stages, places and beloved venues across Melbourne and throughout the regions.
River Riffs | Floating Music Festival23rd - 25th November 2023 @ Batman Park
River Riffs is a new free music festival featuring headliners Fever Candlelight, Fleetwood Mac tribute band TUSK, and INXS tribute band INXSIVE, the artists will take center stage on a floating helipad in the Yarra River.
Mushroom 50 | 50th Anniversary ConcertSunday 26th November 2023 @ Rod Laver Arena
Join us in celebrating 50 years of one of the driving forces of Australian's music and entertainment industry Mushroom Group.
Amy Shark, Birds of Tokyo, Bliss N Eso, Christine Anu, Dan Sultan, Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier, Diesel, DMA's, Fred Loneragan (Machinations), Frente, Gordi, Hunters & Collecters, Ian Moss, Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano, merci, mercy, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Ross Wilson, The Rubens, The Temper Trap, The Teskey Brothers and Vika & Linda
Live Music | This WeekQueenscliff Music FestivalThe 25th Queenscliff Music Festival runs across 23 + 24 + 25 + 26 November 2023.
Aloe Blacc Something For Kate Boy & Bear G Love & Special Sauce + more announced as Queenscliff Music Festival reveals a brilliant 2023 line up.
Black Friday SalesFriday 24th November 2023 from midnight til midnight.
Black Friday Sales is the biggest shopping day of the year! Incredible once a year discounted products, perfect in time for Christmas. The Black Friday Sales presented below are exclusive to our readers.
SALES (check back Friday for more..)
More to check out: this weekRain RoomUntil 29th January 2024 @ Jackalope Pavilion - St Kilda
A 100 square metre field of continuous rainfall Rain Room is a responsive environment engaging all the senses allowing you to be fully immersed in the rain while simultaneously protected from it.
Elvis: A Musical RevolutionUntil 31st December 2023 - Athenaeum Theatre
The Icon. The King. The story of a man who gave the world a musical revolution.
Featuring over 40 hit songs Elvis: A Musical Revolution celebrates the extraordinary life of award winning cultural icon Elvis Presley. From his childhood in Mississippi to his triumphant '68 Comeback Special and ascent to become 'The King of Rock 'n' Roll' this brand-new high-energy production explores the pivotal moments in Elvis's life and music career through the perspectives of those who knew him best.
Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited AccessUntil 28th January 2024 @ The Tea House - Southbank
A intimate exhibit of iconic photographs of the world's most famous Princess and never-before-heard stories as told through the lens of Diana's Official Royal Photographer and friend.
Maho Magic BarUntil 30 November @ Daniels Car Park - 217 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
Enjoy a multi-sensory and interactive experience in a glittering Tokyo night setting. This exclusive magic show features charismatic master magicians from Japan.
MAMMA MIA! The MusicalUntil 3rd December 2023 @ Princess Theatre
A celebration of love laughter and friendship MAMMA MIA! The Musical is a fabulous night out for all ages! Featuring 22 of ABBA's greatest hits that will have you dancing in aisles.
Miss SaigonUntil Sunday 3rd December 2023 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
From the creators of Les Misérables Miss Saigon features a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score including hits like "The Heat is On in Saigon" "The Movie in My Mind" "Last Night of the World" and "American Dream".
Movember 2023Grow a MO for Charity
Men are dying before their time. But you can help us change and save lives.
Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters - aka rock stars making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalUntil 31 December 2023 @ Regent Theatre
Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth beauty freedom and - above all - love Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.
ArtVo Melbourne | Trick ArtArtVo Melbourne @ Docklands is open 7 days a week
The interactive trick art gallery is your chance to touch the art and strike a pose in front of the mind boggling themed zones. The venue is a fun activity for all ages with over 80 different 3D reality defying artworks and optical illusions to work with across 9 different themed zones.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade TourBuilt for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition the Dome Promenade was a key attraction providing visitors the opportunity to view the emerging Melbourne skyline.
Discover the history of this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage listed building before experiencing views from the dome over Carlton Gardens the city and greater Melbourne.
Connection: First Peoples' ArtDaily @ The Lume Melbourne
Connection features over 550 digital and original artworks from more than 110 visual and musical artists representing the largest collection of First Peoples' art ever assembled.
The Story of the Moving ImageOpen daily | 10am - 5pm @ ACMI Fed Square - FREE
Melbourne's "BEST" free exhibition! Discover how inventors innovators and artists at the turn of the 20th century wielded light split time and captured motion heralding a technological revolution that continues today.
MIRROR: New views on photographyFree @ State Library of Victoria
Showcases over 140 photographs from the State Collection alongside creative responses from emerging and established Victorian storytellers to tell fascinating tales of Victoria through a contemporary lens.
Ready-Made Meals GuideFresh and delicious meal kits delivered right to your door.
No fuss or simply ready made meals have everyone covered with express home delivery plans diet plans and weekly food plans
COMING SOONNew Year's Eve Party & Fireworks 2023Goodbye 2023 and celebrate the start of 2024
Sunday 31st December 2023
GREASE | The MusicalFrom 31 December 2023 @ Her Majesty's Theatre
GREASE Is The Word | GREASE is still the word. Featuring dazzling costumes and all those unforgettable songs including: Summer Nights Sandy Hopelessly Devoted to You You're The One That I Want Greased Lightnin' and Grease is the Word.
Powerpal | Electricity MonitorFREE for every Victorian
Powerpal connects a smart phone to your electricity meter and shows power usage in real-time helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy.
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