Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Sea Life Melbourne's New Digital Exhibition Is Dedicated to the Deep Blue Bioluminescent Sea

From mid-February, the aquarium is making its first foray into the digital realm with this fascinating look at the bioluminescent underwater world.

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Event
Campos' Free Coffee Week

Sat, 28 Jan - Sat, 4 Feb 2023
Campos Coffee South Yarra, South Yarra

Nab yourself a free coffee from the reigning Champion Australian Coffee Roaster — without paying a cent.

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Bar
The Flying Duck Hotel

67 Bendigo Street, Prahran

Prahran's favourite old Duck flies again.

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Event
Match in the Mall

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne

Catch Ash Barty and other tennis greats going head-to-head in a doubles match — in Bourke Street Mall.

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Event
We-Akon Dilinja Ceremony 2023

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023
Alfred Square, St Kilda, St Kilda

Acknowledge the journey and experience of the Boonwurrung people at this inclusive dawn event featuring music, readings and a smoking ceremony.

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Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar's Second Birthday Celebrations

Thu, 26 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar, Healesville

This stunning cellar door is turning two — help celebrate with a four-day fiesta featuring tunes, charcoal grilled eats and a whole lotta vino.

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Preston Market's Lunar New Year

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023
Preston Market, Preston

This food precinct is getting into the Lunar New Year spirit with dumpling workshops, traditional dance and tai chi sessions.

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Event
Rivermouth

Sat, 4 Feb - Sat, 1 Apr 2023
Monash University Museum of Art, Caulfield East

This captivating exhibition explores the deep connection water has with the land and the sky.

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Event
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2023

Fri, 17 Feb - Sun, 19 Feb 2023
Various Apollo Bay venues, Apollo Bay

The Great Ocean Road's freshest food fest is back for three days of seafood-filled goodness — including chef demos, feasts, markets and hot scallop pies.

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News
You'll Soon Be Able to Take a Guided Tour of Coburg's Notorious Pentridge Prison

The famed site is launching immersive daily tours, bringing history to life via original scores, true stories and voiceovers.

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Event
Valentine's Day at The Lume

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

Take your lover for a romantic stroll among projections of French impressionist masterpieces — with a glass of champagne in hand.

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Event
So Pop 2023

Thu, 9 Feb, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Vengaboys, Whigfield, Alice DJ and N-Trance are coming to Brisbane for a huge throwback pop tour.

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Event
So Pop 2023

Sat, 11 Feb - Sun, 12 Feb 2023
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Vengaboys, Whigfield, Alice DJ and N-Trance are coming to Melbourne for a huge throwback pop tour.

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Event
So Pop 2023

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023
Big Top Sydney, Luna Park, Milsons Point

Vengaboys, Whigfield, Alice DJ and N-Trance are coming to Sydney for a huge throwback pop tour.

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Bar
Above Board

306 Smith Street, Collingwood

Nab one of just 12 seats at this hidden, minimalist cocktail haunt — and prepare for some world-class drinking.

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Event
NinchFest 2023

Fri, 10 Feb - Sat, 11 Feb 2023
St Andrews Beach Recreation Club, Saint Andrews Beach

The Grogans, Birdz, William Crighton and a host of other talent will hit the Mornington Peninsula for this much-loved summer music fest.

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Event
Free Yoga at Willow Urban Retreat

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023
Willow Urban Retreat Spa & Yoga, Armadale

Get head over heels with a free V-Day yoga class for you and your favourite sidekick.

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Event
Meeniyan Garlic Festival 2023

Sat, 18 Feb, 2023
Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Meeniyan

You'll find garlic-infused eats, market stalls and cooking demos (and definitely no vampires) at this huge out-of-town festival.

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News
Collingwood Brewery Molly Rose Is Expanding Next Door — and Adding a Stack of New Features

Opening in February, the supercharged site will boast a new bar, a huge beer garden, and a chef's table celebrating the art of food-and-beer pairing.

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Event
Lunar New Year at Fed Square

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023
Federation Square, Melbourne

Launch into the Year of the Rabbit with guided tai chi, a traditional Chinese dance class and free ice cream.

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