Newsletter #904 What's On this Week

Published: Tue, 04/23/24

Newsletter: What's On | 23 - 29 April 2024

What's On Melbourne Newsletter
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 - Monday 29th April 2024

Featured This Week

ANZAC Day Dawn Service takes place on Thursday 25th April 2024

Abbotsford Convent | Open Day
An Evening with Aravinda
ANZAC Day
Art of the Brick
BBC Earth Experience
Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
Day of Immunology 2024
DreamHack Melbourne
Duneira Estate: Open Garden
Greyhound Adoption Day
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Hawker 88 Night Market
Holland Festival
Impossible Occurrences Magic Show
Joy @ Immigration Museum
Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years Of Genius
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience
Psychic & Holistic Markets
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival
Sri Lankan Festival
Steve McCurry ICONS
The NBA Exhibition
The Woman In Black
Wall to Wall - Street Art Festival
WICKED | The Musical

Free Every Tuesday

Stay safe - Be kind - Be Melbourne!

ANZAC Day

Thursday 25th April 2024 - Shrine of Remembrance: Commences 5.30am

It was 109 years ago (1915) that our brave ANZAC sons landed at Gallipoli in an event that has gone onto shape Australia and its people.

All are welcome to commemorate on the Shrine Reserve.

The ANZAC Day March (following the Dawn Service) by vehicle for mature age or disabled veterans to the Shrine. The Official Party will lead marchers from Princes Bridge to the Shrine, stepping off at 9am.

Learn More.. What's Open shrine.org.au

Day of Immunology 2024

As part of the Day of Immunology Victoria 2024, some of Victoria's leading medical research institutes are opening their doors to the public.

Discovery Tours

Discovery tours provide a unique opportunity for the community to find out more about medical research, see our state-of-the-art facilities, learn about our exciting discoveries and talk to passionate scientists about their research.

Public Forum

Hear about how important sites like the brain, heart, eyes are constantly protected against threats of the world, even from birth!

Mother's Day Lunch Cruise

Sunday 12th May 2024 @ Southbank Promenade

Treat your mum to an unforgettable Mother's Day experience with our luxurious Mother's Day lunch cruise on the picturesque Yarra River. Our skilled chefs have curated a delectable three-course meal ensuring every bite is a delight. Show your appreciation for Mum with this special and indulgent experience courtesy of Melbourne River Cruises.

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Psychic & Holistic Markets

Embrace the power of the mind, body, and spirit, discover a world of healing crystals, tarot readings, and more.

Markets @ Maryborough (4/5), Colac ((11/5), Lynbrook (18/5), Maldon (8/6), Wallan (10/8), Pakenham (14/9)

An Evening with Aravinda

Saturday 25th May 2024 @ Box Hill Town Hall

The dinner / dance / Q&A will celebrate former international cricketer Mr Aravinda De Silva a Sri Lankan cricket icon who was recently inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame.

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Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show

Mind 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.

Abbotsford Convent | Open Day 2024

Celebrating 20 years!

Saturday 27th April 2024 @ Abbotsford Convent

Featuring an array of arts and cultural experiences in many wonderous forms, come and join us as we gather to eat, drink, sing, dance and make way for the next 20 years of memories, moments and momentum.

DreamHack Melbourne

DreamHack is bringing everything you love about gaming to Melbourne over 3 days this April 26-28 and you're invited. It doesn't matter what types of games you play or creators you watch - DreamHack Melbourne is a celebration of modern gaming lifestyle with something for everyone.

Duneira Estate: Open Garden

The magnificent heritage listed gardens of Duneira, Mt Macedon will be open to the public on Anzac Day and Friday 26th April.

Greyhound Adoption Day

Sunday 28th April 2024 @ The Meadows, Broadmeadows

From 10AM - 2PM, we'll have approximately 30 dogs eagerly awaiting their chance to find their forever homes. It's an opportunity to meet a variety of wonderful canine companions and discover the joy of adoption first hand.

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‍Daily @ The Lume

Step inside the mind of a creative and scientific genius at the Lume's latest immersive experience.

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Candlelight Concerts

Enjoy a musical experience illuminated by candlelight and performed by live musicians in some of Melbourne's most iconic venues.

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The Woman In Black

THE TERRIFYING ORIGINAL. LIVE ON STAGE

13th June 2024 - 6th July 2024 @ Athenaeum Theatre

Starring John Waters and Daniel MacPherson don't miss this thrilling theatrical exploration of terror.

Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience

24th April 2024 - 5th May 2024 @ Athenaeum Theatre

Even if you don't know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, this brilliant comedy will make you roar with laughter. This show is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).

WICKED | The Musical

Until Sunday 30th June 2024 @ Regent Theatre

The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz has won over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle.

Theatre & Musicals

Get in quick for these world-class shows now and coming soon..

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Unko Museum: Poop Experience

Until Sunday 26th May 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!

Steve McCurry ICONS: Photography Exhibition

Wednesday - Sunday until 23 May 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.

BBC Earth Experience

Until 28th April 2024 @ 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.

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The NBA Exhibition @ The District Docklands

Until 2nd June 2024 @ The District Docklands

EXPLORE EXPERIENCE and PLAY the amazing universe of the NBA in 20 sections including authentic and autographed items NBA themed "fun action" games and digital experiences.

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Nic Brunsdon + ENESS: (This is) Air

Until 30 June 2024 | NGV 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.

Powerpal | Free Electricity Monitor

FREE for every Victorian householder

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.