The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Try range of new and unorthodox gelato flavours before heading to St Kilda to catch a series of never-before-seen artworks.

The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Melbourne's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Melbourne's best happenings this week.
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Food & Drink
Sunday Brunch at Montalto
Enjoy Matt Wilkinson's latest brunch creations while looking over Montalto Estate's scenic winery.
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Arts & Entertainment
'Jurassic World' by Brickman
Lego finds a way — with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.
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Travel & Leisure
The Plant Runner's Huge Hibernation Indoor Plant Sale
Score some new indoor plant babies at flash-sale prices — and get some green thumb tips from the experts.
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Arts & Entertainment
Blockbuster'd
Watch retro favourites on the big screen over a burger and a drink — all for $25.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Father
With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.
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Nobody
Bob Odenkirk stars in this 'John Wick'-style action-thriller, sliding into a gleefully OTT film with flair and texture.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021
Australia's biggest laugh fest is back for another year.
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Food & Drink
Schnitty Fest
Ten weeks, ten creative schnitzel variations — and a cheeky $10 Wednesday special if you want to sample them all.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Painter and the Thief
This fascinating, thoughtful and moving documentary tells an astonishing true tale about an artist confronting the man who stole two of her paintings.
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Nicole Kidman Retrospective
Revisit 13 films from the Australian actor's lengthy career.
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Godzilla vs Kong
This paws-versus-claws battle is at its best when it's going all-out on the action and fantasy fronts.
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Food & Drink
New El Paso
Tuck into mushroom quesadillas and Pidapipo gelato tacos at this Tex-Mex fiesta.
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Arts & Entertainment
Silent Comedy Festival
This stand-up series sees laughs from some top Aussie comedians, delivered via headphones.
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French Exit
Michelle Pfeiffer is magnificent and magnetic in this comedy about a broke Manhattan socialite's chaotic move to Paris.
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Saint Maud
Following a young nurse caring for a terminally ill patient, this striking and unsettling debut by British writer/director Rose Glass instantly stands out.
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Food & Drink
Spaced Out
Queen Victoria Market is dedicating Wednesday nights in April to space-themed cocktails and tunes — and food trucks and street food stalls, too.
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Arts & Entertainment
Embla Rooftop
The Embla team's openair cinema and bar is serving up Mediterranean snacks, a hefty wine list and a program of cinematic gems.
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Because the Night
This Hamlet-inspired immersive theatre production lets you, the audience, choose your own adventure.
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Slow Moving Waters
TarraWarra Museum of Art's Biennial exhibition is all about taking it slow.
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Moonlight Cinema 2021
The ever-popular outdoor cinema series is back for its 25th outing.
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Windsor Art Club
Flex your creative skills at this free weekly arts and crafts gathering held at the pub.
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Food & Drink
The Hottest Ritas
Sip your way through mango, watermelon, passionfruit and grape Nerds-flavoured margaritas.
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All-You-Can-Eat Vegan Night 2021
Fitzroy North's Horn Please is serving up bottomless vegan curries (with rice and starters) every Sunday.
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Food & Drink
The Piccolina Gelato Project: 8 Chefs in 8 Weeks
Eight chefs, eight weeks and 24 inventive new gelato flavours — including one made with caramelised radicchio.
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Food & Drink
Bottomless Margherita and Margarita Sundays
St Kilda's PB's is hosting weekly all-you-can-eat pizza sessions — with endless margaritas, too.
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Food & Drink
3 Ravens Industrial Oasis Beer Garden
This northside brewery is sporting a new backstreet beer garden, complete with food truck eats, DJ sounds and fresh beer aplenty.
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Glazed High Tea
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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Arts & Entertainment
Mirka
St Kilda's Jewish Museum of Australia will be home to never-before-seen Mora works.
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Food & Drink
Ballers Brunch
Unlimited shuffleboard, free-flowing bubbly and lobster rolls — this is one baller bottomless brunch.
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Arts & Entertainment
Becoming You: An Incomplete Guide
This new exhibition celebrates real-life coming-of-age tales.
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Food & Drink
Yarra Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy signature spritz and fat prawn rolls, at this dog-friendly, riverside pop-up bar.
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Arts & Entertainment
Shore Cinema Williamstown
Check out a movie by the water at Melbourne's newest outdoor cinema.
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Arts & Entertainment
Dude, It's a Coen Brothers Retrospective
It's screening everything from 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Fargo' to 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis'.
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Live at the Bowl
A two-month COVID-safe music festival at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl featuring the likes of Missy Higgins, Lime Cordiale and Birds of Tokyo performing with the MSO.
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Arts & Entertainment
Imaginaria
A multi-sensory playground with light-filled mazes, inflatable bubbles and a black hole simulator is taking over The District Docklands.
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Food & Drink
Garlic Bread Festival 2021
Celebrate the holy trinity of bread, butter and garlic at this one-day food truck market.
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Arts & Entertainment
Rone in Geelong
Celebrated street artist Rone returns to his roots for an immersive new exhibition in Geelong.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed play has brought its magic back to the stage.