• Event

    Chinese New Year Festival at Box Hill Central

    Thursday, January 1, 1970

    Box Hill Central, Box Hill

    A 12-hour Lunar New Year celebration with hawker-style markets, 300-person tai chi performances and a roaming dragon dance.

  • Event

    Lunar New Year Disco

    Friday, February 7, 2020

    Melbourne Museum, Carlton

    Melbourne Museum will be filled with queer street dance battles, pop-up bars and roving entertainers for this Lunar New Year celebration.

  • News

    Melbourne's Tram Network Is Gearing Up for Another Two Days of Strikes

    The two four-hour, network-wide strikes follow failed negotiations between Yarra Trams and the Rail Tram and Bus Union.

  • News

    Crofter Dining Room & Bar Is Lygon Street's New Home of British-Style Meals and Bar Snacks

    Pope Joan's Matt Wilkinson has taken over the old Hellenic Republic space with a menu featuring potato gems, salads and ham off the bone.

  • Event

    Meeniyan Garlic Festival 2020

    Saturday, February 15, 2020

    Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Meeniyan

    You'll find garlic beer and garlic ice cream (and definitely no vampires) at this huge out-of-town festival.

  • News

    Footscray's Historic Wool Store Will Be Revived Once Again for a Series of Big Parties in 2020

    They'll be thrown by the team behind Beyond the Valley, Grapevine Gathering, Ability Fest and Pitch Music & Arts Festival.

  • News

    Maha Bar Is the New Cocktail and Meze Joint Taking Over Biggie Smalls' Collingwood Space

    It's opening next month with free snacks on offer three nights a week.

  • Event

    ACMI x Supernormal Pong Grand Slam

    Monday, January 20 - Sunday, February 2, 2020

    Supernormal, Melbourne

    A Japanese-inspired underground video game arcade is taking over Supernormal for two weeks.

  • Restaurant

    Tian38

    350 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Boozy yum cha brunches and chilli crab jaffles at this CBD Chinese eatery.

  • News

    Frankie's Tortas & Tacos Is Collingwood's New Mexican Lunch Spot in a Tiny Car Park Kiosk

    Complete with plastic chairs, paper plates and just six (very good) menu items.

  • Event

    Bottomless Barbecue 2020

    Tuesday, January 7 - Friday, February 14, 2020

    Bluebonnet Barbecue, Brunswick East

    Bluebonnet Barbecue is serving up two hours of unlimited Texan-style smoked meats every day for six weeks.

  • News

    Sydney's Old Clare Hotel Now Has Pet-Friendly Suites Complete with 24-Hour Room Service

    Your furry mate can relax in luxury with handcrafted bowls, a retro lounge, toys and free snacks.

  • Event

    Taste of Attica

    Monday, January 20 - Sunday, February 2, 2020

    Grand Slam Oval, Melbourne

    You can get a taste of the country's best restaurant at the Australian Open — for under $30.

  • Event

    The Odd Couple Vegan Jaffles

    Friday, January 24 - Saturday, February 29, 2020

    Maker & Monger, South Yarra

    Maker & Monger is serving up two limited-edition vegan jaffles created by famed chef Shannon Martinez.

  • News

    Sydney Burger Favourite Mary's Is Opening Its First Permanent Melbourne Venue Next Week

    The 140-seat laneway restaurant will have a primo wine list and cracking burgers for vegans and carnivores alike.

  • Event

    Bottomless Gnocchi

    Thursday, January 2 - Tuesday, March 31, 2020

    Mamma's Boy Trattoria, Brunswick

    Eat as much of this cheesy, pillowy pasta as you can over two hours.

  • News

    CBD Favourite Embla Is Opening a Boutique Wine Store Next Door Called Punchin' Bottles

    It'll be a boozy joint effort from two local wine legends, restaurateur Christian McCabe and renowned winemaker Patrick Sullivan.

  • Event

    Down to Earth: A Fire and Climate Relief Concert

    Wednesday, February 26, 2020

    Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

    Catch Thelma Plum, Briggs, Gang Of Youths and Tash Sultana at this huge climate action and bushfire relief concert.

  • News

    This Is What Australia's First Flying Taxis Could Look Like

    The helicopter-like vehicles are designed to fly driverless at speeds of up to 290 kilometres per hour — and trials are slated to start in Melbourne this year.

  • Event

    Stand Up for Bushfire Relief

    Monday, January 20, 2020

    A star-studded night of stand-up to raise both spirits and bushfire relief funds.

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