Libby Curran, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Melbourne Fringe Festival Returns Next Month for a Huge 40th Anniversary Edition

Riffing on the theme 'It’s About Time', this year's instalment features over 450 events, dishing up cabaret, circus, drag, visual art, music and loads of other creative delights.

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EziStreat Is North Melbourne's New Hawker-Style Food Hall Serving Up Eats From Around the Globe

This former warehouse riffs on the buzzy food halls of Asia — only with a global lineup of street food, a beer garden and a vibrant collection of mural art.

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Friday Night Socials: Swarm

Fri, 2 Sep 2022, Fri, 7 Oct 2022 and Fri, 4 Nov 2022
Science Gallery Melbourne, Parkville

A new series of after-hours treats for curious minds, to coincide with Science Gallery's latest exhibition.

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Nomad x Ezard

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022
Nomad Melbourne, Melbourne

Farewell an old Flinders Lane favourite and welcome a new one, at this one-off collaboration dinner.

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Chicken & Gamay

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022
Perry's: A Refreshment Club, Collingwood

Blackhearts & Sparrows and Morgan McGlone are throwing a party to celebrate a perfect food and booze pairing — chicken and gamay wine.

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Black Star Pastry Just Dropped a Couple of New Hot Drinks Based on Two of Its Famous Cakes

The Strawberry Watermelon Cake and Choc Mirage Slice have been reborn in liquid form — and they're joining the menu permanently.

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Peter Gunn's Collingwood Fine Diner Ides Now Has Sibling Bar March Next Door

The star chef's latest venture is an intimate eating and drinking den with contemporary Japanese-inspired bites, and a broad lineup of sips to match.

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Event
Go North Arts Festival

Fri, 2 Sep - Sun, 4 Sep 2022
Various locations in Swan Hill

Hop up to Swan Hill for this music and arts fest, featuring creative workshops, art parties, and tunes from Clare Bowditch, Freya Josephine Hollick and more.

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Pub
The Kingston

55 Highett Street, Richmond

This Richmond classic has entered a new era, complete with a refreshed public bar, and a standout restaurant serving parrilla-cooked steaks and premium seafood.

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Event
Spring Lunches at Avani Wines

Sat, 3 Sep - Sun, 18 Dec 2022
Avani Wines, Red Hill South

Chef Harry Mangat returns to his Red Hill home-away-from-home for a new spring weekend lunch series — and he's got some special guests in tow.

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Event
Fuse Spring 2022

Sat, 3 Sep - Sat, 17 Sep 2022
Various locations across the City of Darebin

Darebin's multi-arts festival is kicking off spring with a program of music, performance and art at venues and spaces across its inner north home.

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News
Sydney's Renowned Contemporary Art Gallery Sullivan+Strumpf Is Opening in Melbourne This Spring

Founders Ursula Sullivan and Joanna Strumpf have chosen Collingwood as the site for their next Aussie gallery space, set to open this October.

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News
Bobbie Peels Is North Melbourne's Old-Meets-New Watering Hole From Two Familiar Hospo Names

The new-look Bobbie Peels is celebrating quality booze alongside snacky share plates and hand-rolled pasta.

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Melbourne's First Floating Openair Nightclub Is Coming to Docklands This Spring

Modelled on the great day clubs of Europe, two-level party venue ATET will be mooring at North Wharf for the summer.

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Ovolo Hotels Is Offering Elevated Pooch Packages to Pamper Your Pup This September

Four-legged guests staying on Ovolo's V.I.Pooch package are in for even more treats than usual.

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The Westin's High SocieTea

Fri, 12 Aug - Sun, 16 Oct 2022
The Westin Melbourne Lobby Lounge, Melbourne

Indulge in caviar, premium cheese and theatrically plated tarts in what might be The Westin's fanciest high tea yet.

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Affordable Art Fair Melbourne

Thu, 1 Sep - Sun, 4 Sep 2022
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

Stock up on quality artwork for less, when this unconventional global art fair returns to Melbourne.

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Bonchon Broadmeadows Grand Opening

Sat, 3 Sep, 2022
Bonchon Broadmeadows, Broadmeadows

Nab yourself $1 wings and other tasty prizes, courtesy of this Korean fried chicken favourite's new store.

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Wisdom & Light

Thu, 1 Sep - Sun, 2 Oct 2022
Golden Square Carpark, Melbourne

Get swept up in immersive visuals and stunning soundscapes for this multi-sensory exhibition dedicated to the life of Venerable Master Hsing Yun.

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Zero Waste Festival

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022
Federation Square, Melbourne

Fed Square is championing the waste-free life with a day of inspiring talks, market stalls and hands-on activations — including a clothes swap.

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