Hudson Brown, Author at Concrete Playground

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The Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Melbourne

Trade work for the Super Bowl, as America's most-watched broadcast of the year takes over these venues across Melbourne.

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Dewberry Roller-Rama by The Body Shop at Queensbridge Square

Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Queensbridge Square, Southbank

The fragrance of the 90s is officially back, so celebrate with a free, nostalgic roller rink experience happening over Valentine's Day weekend.

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Wear Your Love for Hector's Deli, as the Cult Sandwich Spot Teams Up with UNIQLO for a Fresh-Pressed Merch Collab

Rep your love of sangas on the streets, as this cult-followed deli teams up with a global fashion giant on new merch.

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Royal Stacks 10th Birthday Celebration

Multiple single dates
Royal Stacks, Melbourne

Throwing it back to 2016, this Melbourne-born burger spot is celebrating a decade of mouthwatering takeaway with free burgers and OG prices.

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Launch Weekend at Upstate Oakleigh

Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
Upstate Oakleigh, Oakleigh

Get in a high-energy workout in the southeast, as this rapidly growing brand of Pilates studios launches its latest wellness destination in Oakleigh.

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DMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney

Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.

Buy Tickets

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Jackalope Cinema 2026

Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North

Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.

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Europa! Europa Film Festival 2026

Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney

Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.

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Melbourne Market Super Saturdays

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026
Melbourne Market, Epping

Opening to the public for the first time, this industry hotspot is inviting everyone to buy fresh produce in bulk, direct from local growers.

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Palace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week

Rolling out across cinemas nationwide, movie-lovers can soon catch more must-see flicks for a discounted price.

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Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown Is Almost Here — Find Your Nearest Listening Party Happening Right Around the Country

Settle in for a long day of singing, dancing and drinking, as these pubs and bars around the country host their own Hottest 100 listening parties.

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UNO Social Club at Hotel Esplanade

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Esplanade, Saint Kilda

Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms this much-loved Melbourne pub into an UNO-themed escape.

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15th Birthday BBQ Summer Series at Toorak Cellars

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Toorak Cellars, Armadale

No ordinary backyard barbecue, this seven-week birthday celebration sees top Melbourne chefs team up to showcase their masterful skills with the tongs.

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Rooftop Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, Melbourne

Level up your pickleball skills in style, as this CBD hotel brings back its sunny rooftop court for the tennis season.

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Hit the Trail: These Are Melbourne's Top-Rated One-Hour Hikes and Day Trips for 2026

There's no need to travel far to find a top-quality walk — this list of top-rated treks will help you get a move on instead.

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Virgin Australia Pride Flight 2026

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Various venues across Australia

Take to the skies, this time in rhinestone-studded cowboy costumes, as this Mardi Gras tradition returns to 38,000 feet.

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Airbnb Has Just Revealed Its Most-Loved List for 2025, with One Rural NSW Stay Proving a Massive Hit on Social Feeds

Appearing alongside the stays that captured the most engagement on TikTok and Instagram, the Gilay Estate nailed the brief for young travellers.

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NGV & Midsumma: Queer Histories, Futures & Creativity

Fri, 30 Jan and Sat, 7 Feb 2026
NGV International, Melbourne

Catch these curator-led tours, conversations and a special edition of NGV Friday Nights, each exploring a new perspective of LGBTQIA+ art and culture.

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Perched Above Queenstown, Coronet Ridge Resort Promises Immense Alpine Luxury Complete with Indulgent Spa Treatments

Revamped following an NZD $30-million uplift, this sky-high luxury stay offers elegant hospitality within touching distance of the ski fields.

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Racquet Club at Beverly Rooftop

Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Beverly, South Yarra

Head to this Chapel Street rooftop bar, where Cali-inspired food and cocktails transform the Australian Open into a high-rise grand slam.

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