Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Commuters Will Get Two Days of Free Travel as Part of Melbourne's Train Strike

For two Mondays this month, barriers will be open and no one will be checking your Myki tickets.

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Event
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 3 Nov 2019
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

The hit sugar-dusted Broadway show has made its way to Melbourne.

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News
Victoria Could Finally Be Getting Its Own Container Refund Scheme

If the City of Melbourne gets its way, you might soon be able to exchange empty bottles and cans for cash.

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News
An Immersive 'Mad Max'-Inspired Experience Is Coming to Melbourne for White Night Reimagined

Combining projections, special effects, live performance and cars, 'Mad Max: Fury Road' will take over Carlton Gardens for three nights.

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News
A Sprawling Bar, Restaurant and Gin Distillery Called Mullane's Hotel Is Coming to The Hills

You'll find pasta, Italian coffee, 200 wines and gin distilled on-site when it opens this spring.

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Event
Australia's Biggest Lobster Roll

Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 11 Aug 2019
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne's decadent pop-up is serving a foot-long roll stuffed the lots of lobster for one week only.

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Event
Ferdydurke Turns 6

Thu, 8 Aug, 2019
Ferdydurke, Melbourne

Celebrate this laneway bar's sixth birthday with a night of light shows, installations and live tunes.

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Event
24-Hour Carwyn Bakery

Sat, 17 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019
Carwyn Cellars, Thornbury

This 24-hour party pairs dessert-inspired beers with treats from some of Melbourne's top bakeries.

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Event
Northies Chilli Fest 2019

Thu, 1 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2019
Northies Cronulla Hotel, Cronulla

A month-long event filled with chilli-topped pizzas, spicy cocktails and chilli eating competitions.

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Event
Wine Island 2019

Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov 2019
Clark Island, Sydney Harbour

Clark Island will again be turned into a wine lover's oasis for three days this November.

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Restaurant
Mono-XO - CLOSED

191A Smith Street, Fitzroy

A 25-seat yakitori and rock 'n' roll bar in Fitzroy.

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Event
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' at Fed Square

Sat, 7 Sep, 2019
Federation Square, Melbourne

Kick off spring with a free screening of the cult classic in the CBD.

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Event
Lune x Belles: Double Down

Mon, 5 Aug, 2019
Belles Hot Chicken Fitzroy, Fitzroy

The two local legends are teaming up for a one-night party — with a very special croissant.

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Event
Vegayan Filipino Feast

Sun, 18 Aug, 2019
Rice Paper Sister, Melbourne

A one-off vegan Filipino feast is happening at the CBD's Rice Paper Sister.

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Event
Butter X Mrs Sippy Pop-Up

Wed, 7 Aug - Wed, 6 Nov 2019
Mrs Sippy, Double Bay

The Sydney palace of fried chicken and champagne is bringing bottomless brunches, ramen and Hennessey cocktails to Double Bay.

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Event
Loch Hart Music Festival

Fri, 15 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Kangaroobie, Princetown

A BYO camping festival on the Great Ocean Road with music, morning yoga and comedy.

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News
Melbourne's 48-Hour Train Network Strike Is Likely to Go Ahead

The Rail Tram and Bus Union has voted to take industrial action, in the midst of tense negotiations with Metro Trains.

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Event
Free Hot Dogs at The Bavarian The Barracks

Fri, 2 Aug, 2019
The Bavarian The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

The Bavarian is giving away 500 hot dogs to celebrate the launch of its new Petrie Terrace venue.

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Event
HopsFest

Mon, 26 Aug - Sun, 29 Sep 2019
The General Assembly, South Wharf

A new five-week beer fest with trivia, cheap pints and bottomless brew lunches.

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Guide
The Five Most Over-the-Top Takeaway Eats to Get in Melbourne

From pizza slices bigger than your head to a Korean sandwich packed with egg salad and jam (yes, really).

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