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    • Europa Night Market 2023

      The Queen Vic's springtime night market series is back for another year to transport you to a different Euro destination each week.


    • Dreamweaver at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital

      Discover an immersive world of digital art and imagination this September.


    • RELICS: A New World Rises

      15 secondhand everyday objects have been transformed into LEGO® civilisations at Melbourne Museum.


    • Jurassic World: The Exhibition

      This exhibition filled with life-sized, lifelike creatures is roaring into Sydney for the dinosaur franchise's 30th anniversary.


    • Comedy in the Vines

      A record-breaking lineup of comedians alongside wine and sunshine on a private island? Yes, please.


    • Friday Night Socials

      Science Gallery Melbourne has your Friday night sorted.


    • The 'Friends' Experience

      Replicas of Central Perk, that orange couch and the 'Friends' fountain have arrived in Melbourne to make your day, your week, your month and even your year.


    • Lekker Bikes Garage Sale Spring 2023

      The Amsterdam-born bike brand is hosting a one-day garage sale with discounts of up to 50-percent off, plant-based food, a DJ set and a raffle.


    • Luminous at 206 Bourke Street

      Swap footy scarves for lanterns — 206 Bourke Street is about to be lit, literally, with a Chinese festival glow over Grand Final weekend.


    • Dinos Alive

      This immersive experience is bringing its life-sized animatronic dinosaurs to Australia — first stop: Melbourne.


    • Europa Night Market 2023

      The Queen Vic's springtime night market series is back for another year to transport you to a different Euro destination each week.


    • All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

      Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.


    • Groove Therapy

      Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.


    • Longsong's Cheese Nights

      Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.


    • Dine With a New Friend at La Vineria

      Finding it hard to meet people? La Vineria in Fitzroy has you covered with a recurring weeknight event built around good food and even better company.


    • Goddess Nights

      Party in ACMI's world-premiere 'Goddess' exhibition after hours, complete with food, drinks, and femme-focused music and performances.


    • Into The Valley

      A heap of boutique wineries will be pouring their vinos at Into The Valley, a free pop-up taking place in Collingwood for three weeks in September.


    • Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

      Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.


    • Bottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night

      $35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.


    • Rac 'n' Mac Night

      Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.


    • Europa Night Market 2023

      The Queen Vic's springtime night market series is back for another year to transport you to a different Euro destination each week.


    • Listen Out 2023

      Fresh from Coachella, Skrillex and Four Tet are coming to Melbourne to headline this electronic-meets-hip hop festival.


    • Cooking with Cooper 2023

      Learn from Chin Chin's Executive Chef Ben Cooper, before sitting down to a punchy Thai-inspired lunch.


    • Goddess Nights

      Party in ACMI's world-premiere 'Goddess' exhibition after hours, complete with food, drinks, and femme-focused music and performances.


    • Into The Valley

      A heap of boutique wineries will be pouring their vinos at Into The Valley, a free pop-up taking place in Collingwood for three weeks in September.


Trending Bars and Restaurants

MIDDLETOWN

A photogenic feed awaits at this stylish Prahran cafe.

229 High Street
Prahran
T (03) 9530 2288

SERAFINA

A Hawthorn pub that's serving up woodfired pizzas, refined Mediterranean eats and bottomless sangria and tapas.

84 Barkers Road
Hawthorn
T 0484 067 892

HIGHER GROUND

The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.

650 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne
T (03) 8899 6219

FARADAY'S CAGE

Come for the freshly baked bread and pastries, stay for the excellent all-day breakfast.

325-329 Gore Street
Fitzroy
T (03) 8589 1568

IMA ASA YORU

A Brunswick cafe serving up Japanese breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1 Duckett Street
Brunswick

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