• News

    Melbourne's New Nordic-Inspired Diner Will Boast Two Chefs From a Michelin Starred Restaurant

    From June, Freyja will bring an expert taste of new Nordic fare to Collins Street's heritage-listed Olderfleet building.

  • News

    Eight Budget-Friendly Melbourne International Comedy Festival Shows You Can Still Nab Tickets To

    From side-splitting stand-up to musical improv, here's our pick of last-minute gems to lock in for this year's MICF.

  • Event

    Bottomless Falafel Brunch

    Multiple single dates

    Marko, South Melbourne

    This month, Marko is serving bottomless mezze brunches, complete with all-you-can-eat falafel and optional free-flowing cocktails.

  • Event

    Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2022

    Wed, 30 Mar - Sun, 24 Apr 2022

    Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

    Australia's biggest laugh fest is back for another year — this time dishing up over 500 shows from more than 1000 artists.

  • Event

    Section 8 x Ferdydurke: 16 Years in the Laneway

    Fri, 8 Apr, 2022

    Section 8, Melbourne

    Melbourne's iconic container bar is celebrating its 16th birthday, teaming up with sibling Ferdydurke for a three-day fiesta, complete with tunes, bevs and artist markets.

  • News

    The Minds Behind Beloved Lockdown Pop-Up Parco Have Opened a Ramen Bar in Moonee Ponds

    The pair that elevated your lockdown nights with lobster ramen are back — this time, with a permanent restaurant that holds just 19 diners.

  • News

    Taiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Is Finally Opening Its First Brisbane Store

    This bubble tea favourite is opening in the Brisbane CBD, pouring a menu that stars fresh milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.

  • Event

    Night Mode: Cycle of Life Edition

    Thu, 7 Apr, 2022

    Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

    The next instalment of Bunjil Place's after-hours series explores the great cycle of life, with an evening of workshops, tunes, talks and art.

  • Event

    North West Art Fest

    Sat, 2 Apr, 2022

    The Ascot Lot, Ascot Vale

    The inner-northwest's food truck park and bar is celebrating local creative talent with a day of live art, installations and fashion pop-ups.

  • Event

    Raven' Mad

    Fri, 1 Apr - Sun, 3 Apr 2022

    Prahran Square, Prahran

    This fun and wacky tale of two rival groups battling it out for freedom is told in the form of a hilarious circus-infused street-theatre performance.

  • Event

    MPavilion Park Party

    Sat, 2 Apr, 2022

    MPavilion, Melbourne

    MPavilion is letting down its hair and throwing a free party in the park, complete with live tunes, DJ sets and interactive hula hooping performances.

  • News

    Piccolina Has Unveiled Its New Hawthorn Flagship Gelateria

    Drop by for signature scoops of all-natural gelato — and have a crack at the Better Than Nutella sauce fountain while you're there.

  • News

    Nine Essential Melbourne Experiences One CP Writer Can't Wait to Have Now That the City Has Reopened

    From a spirited footy match alongside thousands of fellow roaring fans at the 'G to a packed live gig, these are the things we've missed the most about Melbourne.

  • Restaurant

    Untitled Richmond

    236 Swan Street, Cremorne

    A former Young Chef of the Year guides the contemporary Euro food offering at this multi-level restaurant and bar from the Ugly Duckling team.

  • News

    First Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento

    Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.

  • Event

    Market Day for Ukraine

    Sun, 3 Apr, 2022

    Northcote Town Hall, Northcote

    Join 1800 Lasagne, All Are Welcome, The Beautiful Bunch and a cast of local favourites for this huge fundraising market, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

  • Event

    Tokyo Tina's Bingo Academy

    Sat, 17 Dec, 2022

    Tokyo Tina, Windsor

    Bring the big weekend energy to your Saturday afternoon with this bottomless boozy bingo brunch.

  • Event

    Change Your Plans at The Espy

    Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

    The Espy, St Kilda

    This St Kilda spot's new series of Wednesday deals offers a different excuse for a visit each week — starting with $1 dumplings.

  • Event

    Silent Comedy Festival 2022

    Multiple single dates

    Arbory Bar & Eatery, Melbourne

    This stand-up series sees laughs from some top Aussie comedians, delivered via headphones.

  • Event

    The East Malvern Food & Wine Festival

    Sun, 27 Mar, 2022

    Central Park Malvern East, Malvern East

    Central Park plays host to this annual one-day celebration of great local food, wine and tunes.

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