Concrete Playground - Melbourne - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:21 +0000 en-au hourly 1 CP Picks: Thoughtful and Chic Mother's Day Gifts That She'll Actually Want https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/mothers-day-gifts-that-shell-actually-want https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/shopping/mothers-day-gifts-that-shell-actually-want Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:11:31 +0000 Peruse our Mother’s Day gift guide — spanning highly coveted, locally led fashion, wellness, beauty, design and tech objects.

]]> Peruse our Mother’s Day gift guide — spanning highly coveted, locally led fashion, wellness, beauty, design and tech objects.

]]> From Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/why-perth-needs-to-be-on-travel-bucket-list https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/why-perth-needs-to-be-on-travel-bucket-list Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:29:09 +0000 From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.

]]> From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.

]]> Record Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/record-store-day-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/record-store-day-2026 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:37:12 +0000 From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.

]]> From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.

]]> Mahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/mahjong-nights-at-moondrop-bar https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/mahjong-nights-at-moondrop-bar Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:33:00 +0000 Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.

]]> Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.

]]> Common Cuts | Dining and Bar https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/common-cuts https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/common-cuts Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0000 There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.

]]> There is a hefty selection of steak frites varieties available, ranging from $28.50, to $395.

]]> Ability Fest Is Taking Over The Timber Yard This Weekend — We Chat with Dylan Alcott About Shaping a Truly Accessible Dance Floor https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/ability-fest-2026-dylan-alcott https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/ability-fest-2026-dylan-alcott Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:53:30 +0000 Set to deliver its first fully electronic lineup, Ability Fest sees Dylan Alcott push accessibility further to build a better, more inclusive live music scene.

]]> Set to deliver its first fully electronic lineup, Ability Fest sees Dylan Alcott push accessibility further to build a better, more inclusive live music scene.

]]> Bar Lourinha https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/bars/bar-lourinha https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/bars/bar-lourinha Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:06:26 +0000 Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

]]> Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

]]> Pidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/pidapipo-x-chae-korean-gelato-cups https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/pidapipo-x-chae-korean-gelato-cups Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:16 +0000 Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.

]]> Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.

]]> Following Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/wagyu-ya-group-restaurants-matsusaka-wagyu https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/wagyu-ya-group-restaurants-matsusaka-wagyu Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:59:29 +0000 From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.

]]> From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.

]]> La Spaghettata Restaurant https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/la-spaghettata-restaurant https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/la-spaghettata-restaurant Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:47:17 +0000 Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.

]]> Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.

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