Newsletter #894 What's On this Week
Published: Tue, 02/13/24
Newsletter: What's On | 13 - 19 February 2024What's On Melbourne Newsletter Tuesday 13th February 2024 - Monday 19th February 2024 Featured This Week A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation BBC Earth Experience Car Crash Cruising Restaurant on the Yarra FEASTIVAL Falls Creek Groundhog Day | The Musical HAVASI Pure Piano Tour Ice Cream Festival Impossible Occurrences! Melbourne Magic Show Maldon Antique Fair Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature at ACMI National Sustainable Living Festival Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access Rain Room at Jackalope Pavilion St Kilda Festival Steve McCurry ICONS: An Extraordinary Photography Exhibition Summer at The Square Summer Sunset Series Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour The Eagles Story The Friends Experience Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition Triennial Valentine's Day Guide Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise Wyndham Multicultural Lunar Festival 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.
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.
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance SensationA Taste of Ireland returns with a performance that is 'Celtic' for this decade. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands.
2024 TourCruising 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.
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.
St Kilda FestivalSt Kilda Festival returns Saturday 17 & Sunday 18th February 2024
Two days of incredible live music and summer fun. Join Australia's most-beloved FREE celebration of summer and local music set against the spectacular natural beauty of the St Kilda foreshore.
FEASTIVAL Falls CreekFriday 16th - Sunday 18th February 2024 @ Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Join friends, and friends-to-be, for a 3-day feast of Music, Art, Comedy, and Food, in the pristine Alpine environment of North-East Victoria.
Wyndham Multicultural Lunar FestivalSunday 18th February 2024
There is something for the whole family - around 85 performances featuring artists from our rich diverse community including the ever-popular Lion and Dragon dances.
Ice Cream FestivalWednesday 7th February 2024 - Sunday 18th February 2024
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery; Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery; and Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
All three scenic locations will have a new flavour every single day – so be prepared to get more than one scoop.
Maldon Antique FairSaturday 17th + Sunday 18th February 2024 @ Bill Woodful reserve
16th consecutive Maldon Antique Fair with antiques of every type from high end china and ceramics all the way to old hand tools, rustic farming implements, vintage clothing and books, with everything in between.
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!
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
From the roots of a majestic Amazonian tree to the unseen branches of the body and the birth of galaxies this hypnotic immersive experience explores the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath.
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.
Blue 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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