Abbey Smith, Author at Concrete Playground

Bar
The Toff In Town

252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

A CBD stalwart that serves up live music, drinks and Thai food until 5am.

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Restaurant
Kinfolk - CLOSED

673 Bourke Street, Melbourne

A social enterprise cafe and catering company aimed at addressing social inclusion — and serving great food and coffee.

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News
What's Open in Melbourne This Grand Final Friday Public Holiday

As the the city gears up for the 2019 AFL Grand Final, your favourite spot may be closed on Friday — but these spots will more than tide you over with brunch, beers and everything in-between.

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Event
Hell-O-Ween

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019
Rubix Warehouse, Brunswick

Death metal karaoke, fire wheels and confessional booths in a Brunswick warehouse.

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Event
Petrina Hicks and Polixeni Papapetrou

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 - Fri, 20 Mar 2020
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne

The Ian Potter Centre is hosting dual exhibitions from two of Australia's most celebrated photographers.

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Event
Bottomless Four Pillars Cocktails

Fri, 27 Sep, 2019
Saxe, Melbourne

A one-off Aussie feast with unlimited gin cocktails on the Grand Final Friday.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Queenscliff Music Festival 2019

Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Princess Park, Queenscliff, Queenscliff

A festival to ease you back into summer.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Great Ocean Road Pop-Up Cinema Trail

Fri, 20 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct 2019
Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Shipping container cinemas have popped up along the Great Ocean Road for its 100 year anniversary.

Book Now

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Event
National Pet Adoption Drive

Sun, 6 Oct, 2019
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

A slew of adorable dogs and cats looking for new homes will be ready for pats at ten Bunnings stores across Melbourne.

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Event
CluedUpp Presents the Latest Krays

Sat, 23 Nov, 2019
Secret Melbourne location, Melbourne

Take to the streets of Melbourne to solve this interactive 'Cluedo'-style murder mystery.

Buy Tickets

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