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NewsGame, Set, Feast: Here's Which Chefs and Restaurants Are Popping Up at the 2023 Australian Open
Come for the tennis, stay for top-notch eats by Supernormal, Stokehouse, Nomad and more.
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EventJosh Niland: Cooking for Our Future
Tue, 17 Jan, 2023
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Catch the celebrated Sydney chef chatting about his whole-fish philosophy and game-changing approach to sustainability.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2023
Sat, 21 Jan - Sun, 12 Feb 2023
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
The 34th edition of Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural fest is here to heat up your summer.
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NewsHoodoo Gurus, Confidence Man and Christine Anu Will Headline St Kilda Festival's Bumper 2023 Program
The iconic free fest is back for a huge 42nd edition, with the full music lineup dropping in mid-January.
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EventThe Peninsula Picnic 2023
Sat, 25 Mar, 2023
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
Feast on the Mornington Peninsula's best produce while grooving to live tunes at one helluva picnic.
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NewsMidsumma Festival Is Blazing Into 2023 with a Stacked Program of More Than 200 LGBTQIA+ Events
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back for its 34th year, delivering a jam-packed lineup of performances, theatre, exhibitions, parties and more.
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EventBe My Valentine Market
Sun, 12 Feb, 2023
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
Shop locally-made gifts for your SO or yourself — then kick back with a few hard-earned tap beers.
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EventHartbeats Sunset Series
Multiple single dates
Whitehart, Melbourne
Venture down the laneway for a tune-filled Sunday session, every week through the end of summer.
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EventMopoke
Sat, 4 Feb - Sun, 5 Feb 2023
Macquarie Street, Sydney
This free 24-hour arts and cultural festival is taking over Macquarie Street.
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EventJamuary
Multiple single dates
Ferdydurke, Melbourne
Catch fresh musical talent performing improv-style, every Thursday through January — or have a go on-stage yourself.
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EventGlow-in-the-Dark Tennis
Sat, 14 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Ballers Clubhouse, Melbourne
While the Aus Open is in town, challenge your mates to some neon-fuelled tennis action — complete with cocktails and DJs.
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EventFiesta en La Playa
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - Sun, 12 Mar 2023
Morgan's Sorrento, Sorrento
This summer, Chef Paul Wilson is slinging Mexi-Cali eats and margaritas by the beach.
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NewsTen Idyllic Picnic Spots Where You Can Throw a Rug Down in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to these picturesque spots for a well-deserved park session.
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EventSummer of Play
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
Melbourne Museum Plaza, Carlton
With ping pong, ice cream, interactive art and a roster of late-night fun, the Melbourne Museum Plaza is the place to be this sunny season.
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EventFestive Bottomless Feast
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - Sun, 8 Jan 2023
Dukang Restaurant & Bar, South Yarra
This limited-edition Asian-fusion menu comes paired with 90 minutes of free-flowing sips.
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NewsMopoke Is the New Overnight Arts and Culture Fest Illuminating Macquarie Street This Summer
A non-stop 24-hour fiesta featuring art, performances, pop-up bars, tunes, magic shows and more.
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EventSummer Sunday Sessions
Sun, 15 Jan - Sun, 26 Mar 2023
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne
Wrap up your week with bottomless gin cocktails and produce-driven eats overlooking the Yarra.
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EventDistrict Live 2023
Multiple single dates
The District Docklands, Docklands
Hit The District Docklands this January to fill your Saturdays with free gigs, pub trivia, makers markets and more.
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EventFree to Feed's Summer Feasts
Fri, 10 Feb and Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Free to Feed Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North
Some of the social enterprise's culinarily-gifted participants are sharing the flavours and stories of their cultures via a pop-up dinner series.
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EventAO Finals Festival 2023
Fri, 27 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Kia Arena, Melbourne
Catch Vanessa Amorosi, Benee, Flight Facilities and stacks more at this debut Australian Open music fest.
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News
Game, Set, Feast: Here's Which Chefs and Restaurants Are Popping Up at the 2023 Australian Open
Come for the tennis, stay for top-notch eats by Supernormal, Stokehouse, Nomad and more.
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Josh Niland: Cooking for Our Future
Tue, 17 Jan, 2023
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Catch the celebrated Sydney chef chatting about his whole-fish philosophy and game-changing approach to sustainability.
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Midsumma Festival 2023
Sat, 21 Jan - Sun, 12 Feb 2023
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
The 34th edition of Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural fest is here to heat up your summer.
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Hoodoo Gurus, Confidence Man and Christine Anu Will Headline St Kilda Festival's Bumper 2023 Program
The iconic free fest is back for a huge 42nd edition, with the full music lineup dropping in mid-January.
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The Peninsula Picnic 2023
Sat, 25 Mar, 2023
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
Feast on the Mornington Peninsula's best produce while grooving to live tunes at one helluva picnic.
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News
Midsumma Festival Is Blazing Into 2023 with a Stacked Program of More Than 200 LGBTQIA+ Events
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back for its 34th year, delivering a jam-packed lineup of performances, theatre, exhibitions, parties and more.
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Be My Valentine Market
Sun, 12 Feb, 2023
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
Shop locally-made gifts for your SO or yourself — then kick back with a few hard-earned tap beers.
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Event
Hartbeats Sunset Series
Multiple single dates
Whitehart, Melbourne
Venture down the laneway for a tune-filled Sunday session, every week through the end of summer.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Tennis
Sat, 14 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Ballers Clubhouse, Melbourne
While the Aus Open is in town, challenge your mates to some neon-fuelled tennis action — complete with cocktails and DJs.
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Fiesta en La Playa
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 - Sun, 12 Mar 2023
Morgan's Sorrento, Sorrento
This summer, Chef Paul Wilson is slinging Mexi-Cali eats and margaritas by the beach.
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News
Ten Idyllic Picnic Spots Where You Can Throw a Rug Down in Melbourne
Pack your basket and head to these picturesque spots for a well-deserved park session.
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Event
Summer of Play
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
Melbourne Museum Plaza, Carlton
With ping pong, ice cream, interactive art and a roster of late-night fun, the Melbourne Museum Plaza is the place to be this sunny season.
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Event
Festive Bottomless Feast
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - Sun, 8 Jan 2023
Dukang Restaurant & Bar, South Yarra
This limited-edition Asian-fusion menu comes paired with 90 minutes of free-flowing sips.
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News
Mopoke Is the New Overnight Arts and Culture Fest Illuminating Macquarie Street This Summer
A non-stop 24-hour fiesta featuring art, performances, pop-up bars, tunes, magic shows and more.
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Event
Summer Sunday Sessions
Sun, 15 Jan - Sun, 26 Mar 2023
Victoria by Farmer's Daughters, Melbourne
Wrap up your week with bottomless gin cocktails and produce-driven eats overlooking the Yarra.
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Event
District Live 2023
Multiple single dates
The District Docklands, Docklands
Hit The District Docklands this January to fill your Saturdays with free gigs, pub trivia, makers markets and more.
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Event
Free to Feed's Summer Feasts
Fri, 10 Feb and Fri, 17 Feb 2023
Free to Feed Fitzroy North, Fitzroy North
Some of the social enterprise's culinarily-gifted participants are sharing the flavours and stories of their cultures via a pop-up dinner series.
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Event
AO Finals Festival 2023
Fri, 27 Jan - Sun, 29 Jan 2023
Kia Arena, Melbourne
Catch Vanessa Amorosi, Benee, Flight Facilities and stacks more at this debut Australian Open music fest.
