Newsletter #893 What's On this Week
Published: Tue, 02/06/24
Newsletter: What's On | 6 - 12 February 2024What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 6th February 2024 - Monday 12th February 2024 Featured This Week ACCPA Care & Ageing Well Expo BBC Earth Experience Black Label Invitational - Vol. IV: Automotive Showcase Comedy Hypnosis Show @ Exford Hotel Cruising Restaurant on the Yarra Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair Frankston Waterfront Festival Groundhog Day | The Musical HAVASI Pure Piano Tour Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show Kevin Mccloud's Home Truths Lunar New Year Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature at ACMI Midsumma Festival National Sustainable Living Festival Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access Rain Room at Jackalope Pavilion Richmond Festival St Jerome's Laneway Festival Steve McCurry ICONS Summer at The Square Summer Sunset Series Super Bowl LVIII Party @ Marvel Stadium The Eagles Story The Friends Experience Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition Triennial Valentine's Day Guide Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise Free Every Tuesday Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne! Valentine's Day Dinner CruiseWednesday 14th February 2024 @ Southbank Promenade
Indulge in a delicious all-inclusive 4 course meal (including beverages) while taking in the stunning views of our city and the cosmopolitan culture that makes up Melbourne.
Comedy Hypnosis ShowThursday 8th February 2024 (2nd Thursday of the month) @ Exford Hotel
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.
Car CrashOne Act Play Festival
Monday 11th March 2024 - Saturday 16th March 2024 @ The Butterfly Club
The story is inspired by the run up to Prince Andrew's life changing interview about his friendship with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
HAVASI Pure Piano TourFriday 24th May 2024 @ Hamer Hall
Don't miss the virtuoso pianist and musical visionary Havasi as he returns to Australia. Having performed at the world's most prestigious concert halls, he is regarded as one of the rare contemporary composers with a rock-star like charisma.
Cruising Restaurant on the YarraLunch Brunch & Dinner Cruises
Dine on the Spirit of Melbourne as you explore the Yarra. Step aboard the Spirit of Melbourne, settle into your table and prepare for a culinary journey. As you savour your meal, gaze out the panoramic windows and be mesmerized by the stunning waterfront views of Melbourne that unfold before your eyes.
BABBA - 30th Anniversary Celebration ShowsA BABBA show is an electrifying experience that transports audiences back to the glory days of ABBA. With stunning costumes captivating choreography and pitch-perfect renditions of the band's greatest hits.
2024 sees these talented and passionate performers celebrating their 30th Anniversary year bringing the infectious energy of ABBA to life on stage.
The Eagles Story - 2024 ShowsThe Eagles Story - Australia's Premier Eagles Experience is a celebration of the iconic American rock band The Eagles.
With incredible attention to detail the performers bring the band's legendary music to life in a way that is both authentic and electrifying.
The respect for the original band by members Pete McCarthy Gary Young Paul Gales Norm McNaughton & Steve Wells are the driving force that continues to ensure that each in their own right 'Take it to the Limit'
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.
Lunar New Year 2024: Year of the DRAGONSaturday 10th February 2024 is New Year's Day
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with festivities happening all over the city.
Valentine's Day Guide 2024Wednesday 14th February 2024
Melbourne is such a great place to be on Valentine's day and what better way to show the person you love, than a special outing in Melbourne.
Frankston Waterfront FestivalSaturday 10th February 2024 + Sunday 11th February 2024
Over two jam-packed days, the festival delivers live music, delicious food and drink, rides and amusements, free activities and entertainment for the kids.
Summer at The SquareUntil 29th February 2024 @ Fed Square
Fed Square is home to free live music and outdoor cinema featuring a line-up of homegrown global superstars and international drawcards. This summer at Fed Square features a curated program of film and music - with something new each night of the week.
BMW's Free Opera for All
Sounds of Aotearoa with SIX60
Taylor Swift Feminism and the Music Industry
The Sentimental Bloke
Summer Films
Budjerah by Candlelight
Taylor Sheesh
Afro-Caribbean Carnival
Surreal Shorts
Reuben Kaye by Candlelight
Sampa the Great
Our Hospitality
JACOTÉNE by Candlelight
Steve McCurry ICONS: Photography Exhibition28th February 2024 - 20th April 2024 @ Seaworks, Williamstown
With more than 100 large-format photographs ICONS is one of the most complete retrospectives of the career of Steve McCurry one of the main international figures in the world of photography over the last 40 years.
Dinos Alive: An Immersive ExperienceUntil Monday 4th March 2024 @ Fever Exhibitions Hall - Brunswick
Dinos Alive is a dinosaur exhibition featuring life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue. Walk alongside the massive creatures that roamed our world millions of years ago!
Black Label Invitational: Automotive ShowcaseSunday 11th February 2024 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Immerse yourself in a range of various automotive genre's with over 200+ vehicles on display and 20+ lifestyle business vendors for a great day out in the heart of Melbourne.
Midsumma FestivalAustralia's premier queer arts and cultural festival will return in 2024 running from Sunday 21 January to Sunday 11 February 2024.
Australia's premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural experience returns with signature annual Midsumma events.
Sunday 11 February 2024: Victoria's Pride Street Party
ACCPA Care & Ageing Well Expo10th + 11th February 2024 @ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Expo showcases comprehensive living solutions for older Australians and features speakers with a wealth of knowledge and advice for getting the most out of your later years.
Richmond FestivalSaturday 10th February 2024 @ Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre
Come and join us for a free family-friendly FUN day out in the heartland of Richmond for the first ever Richmond Festival! From player appearances, free footy clinics, giveaways and a kids zone, there is something on offer for everyone.
GREASE | The MusicalExtended until 16th March 2024 - Her Majesty's Theatre
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. **** Fabulous!
Groundhog Day | The MusicalUntil 3rd March 2024 @ Princess Theatre
The Olivier award-winning Groundhog Day the Musical will make its Australian Premiere at the Princess Theatre in January for an exclusive Melbourne only season!
Theatre & MusicalsNow and coming soon..
This Week! .. More to check outThe Friends ExperienceExtended until Sunday 25th February 2024 by popular demand
Daily @ 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
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature at ACMIUntil Sunday 14th April 2024 @ ACMI
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature illuminates the hidden forces surrounding us revealing the sublime through sensory journeys beyond our everyday perception.
Titanic: The Artefact ExhibitionUntil Sunday 14th April 2024 @ Melbourne Museum
One of the most famous tragedies in modern history the story of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage continues to enthral educate and break hearts more than 110 years since she sank to the bottom of the ocean.
This is the only exhibition in Australia to feature more than 200 real artefacts recovered directly from the wreck site. Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition focuses on the voyage's compelling human stories taking visitors on a memorable journey through the events of that fateful night.
Live Music | This WeekBlue Lotus Water Garden: Lotus Flower SeasonUntil Sunday 14th April 2024 @ Blue Lotus Water Garden - Yarra Junction
Visitors will get to see the world's most extensive collection of different lotus flower varieties which produce millions of huge flowers over this period. Highlights include Lotus Lake and Lotus Wetlands with thousands of blooms each day creating a virtual sea of flowers in every direction.
Moonlight Cinema @ Royal Botanic GardensCelebrating 28 years of movies under the stars.
Catch the summer's biggest blockbusters new releases advanced screenings and cult classic films under a starlit cinema screen. Moonlight Cinema brings the festival atmosphere to film-watching.
NGV TriennialFree exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria
If you only see one exhibition this year this is it! A wonderful opportunity to see our fantastic NGV water wall stained glass ceiling plus this amazing free exhibition.
NGV Triennial is a powerful and moving snapshot of the world today as captured through the work of 100 artists designers and collectives at the forefront of global contemporary practice.
Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited AccessUntil 25th February 2024 (extended) @ 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.
Rain RoomUntil 31st March 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.
Unko Museum: Poop ExperienceUntil 24th February 2024 @ 360 Bourke St Melbourne
A 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. Tickets on sale now!
BBC Earth ExperienceUntil 28th April 2024 (extended) @ Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Exclusive to Melbourne - a 360-degree walk-through audiovisual event which draws upon footage from Seven Worlds One Planet. Travel the natural world and journey across the seven continents in one epic experience narrated by David Attenborough.
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.
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