The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend

Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Melbourne's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.

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Melbourne Book Market 2021

Swap your spare change for a stack of books every Saturday and Sunday at Queen Victoria Market.
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The Truffle Hunters

Leisurely and engaging, this documentary about elderly men and their dogs searching for truffles in Northern Italy serves up a rich and substantial cinematic meal.
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Firestarter — The Story of Bangarra

Celebrating Australia's acclaimed Indigenous dance theatre, this excellent documentary also steps through the nation's past and paints a portrait of three siblings with dreams as big as their talents.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Little Things

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto co-star in this 90s-style serial killer thriller — and none of them will add new Oscars to their mantles for their efforts.
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Arts & Entertainment
Minari

Vivid, honest and tender, this resonant and moving drama stars Steven Yeun as a Korean American father and farmer chasing a better life for his family.
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Arts & Entertainment
Miss Juneteenth

Focusing on a mother encouraging her daughter to enter a beauty pageant for Black American teens, this keenly observed drama proves both tender and thoughtful.
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Food & Drink
Margarita Month at The Espy

Pop down to the St Kilda pub for fruity margs, Mexican-inspired bites and mariachi band performances.
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Arts & Entertainment
Another Round

Four teachers test a theory that humans actually need a constant supply of alcohol in their blood in this Oscar-shortlisted Danish drama.
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Arts & Entertainment
Assassins

Exploring a shocking 2017 assassination, this gripping true-crime documentary has to be seen to be believed.
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Arts & Entertainment
Synchronic

Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, this sci-fi thriller follows two paramedics dealing with a trippy new designer drug.
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Arts & Entertainment
Untitled Day Party with Hayden James

Dancing and live music return to Port Melbourne's Timber Yard for a nine-hour day party.

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Arts & Entertainment
Transitions Film Festival 2021

Going virtual for the first time, this Australian film festival showcases documentaries about our changing world.

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Food & Drink
Zero Waste Warehouse Market

Stock up on olives, pulses, grains, honey and condiments — but you'll need to bring your own reusable containers.

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That's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival

Spend a day feasting on Italian whey cheese.

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Jewish International Film Festival 2021

After sitting out 2020, the cinema showcase returns with 29 features, 19 documentaries and episodes from three TV series.

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Arts & Entertainment
Mardi Gras Film Festival 2021

This year's LGBTIQ+-focused festival will also screen online for the first time.

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PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography

This new photography festival will transform streets and spaces across Victoria into mini outdoor galleries.
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Tipico's Pop-Up Passata Making Class

Tipico's head chef demonstrates the art of making perfect passata, at these free pop-up classes

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Rone in Geelong

Celebrated street artist Rone returns to his roots for an immersive new exhibition in Geelong.

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Pooches & Prosecco

Have a day out with your pup — there will be lots of prosecco for you and heaps of treats for them.
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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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Margarita Month 2021

Celebrate the salty-sour cocktail the right way — by drinking one (or a few).
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Margarita Month

This month-long celebration of the humble margarita, featuring slushies, specials and free drinks.
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Travel & Leisure
Pick Your Own Sunflowers 2021

Spend a day frolicking through a field of sunflowers — and picking them.

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Everleigh-After

This true feast for the senses is a collaboration between The Everleigh, Peter Gunn and new creative culinary concept SSIXX.

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Design & Style
Assembly Label Choose-What-You-Pay Sale 2021

Nab some new summer threads at up to 50 percent off.
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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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Arts & Entertainment
Becoming You: An Incomplete Guide

This new exhibition celebrates real-life coming-of-age tales.
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Travel & Leisure
The Makers and Shakers Fitzroy North Community Market

This roaming makers market is popping up in Melbourne for a four-week summer series.
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Arts & Entertainment
Malthouse Outdoor Stage

An openair performance space and cultural hub has popped up in Malthouse Theatre's courtyard.

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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
Bathe-In Cinema at Peninsula Hot Springs 2021

Soak in the hot springs under the stars and in front of the big screen

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{"id":796799,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EWednesday 13th January - Friday 30th April\u003Cbr\[email protected] Seaworks Maritime Precinct\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"SHORE CINEMA WILLIAMSTOWN","description":"Check out a movie by the water at Melbourne's newest outdoor cinema.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Shore-Cinema-Williamstown_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Shore-Cinema-Williamstown_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/shore-cinema-williamstown","latitude":"-37.8636749","longitude":"144.9068441","address":"82 Nelson Place"}

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Shore Cinema Williamstown

Check out a movie by the water at Melbourne's newest outdoor cinema.

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Arts & Entertainment
Heide Summer Festival

An inaugural program of live tunes, storytelling, dance and performance takes over the museum's sculpture park for nine weeks.

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{"id":796438,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ESaturday 2nd January - Wednesday 31st March\u003Cbr\[email protected] Gertrude Grocer\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"PROSECCO BAR POP-UP","description":"Indulge in loaded grazing boards and King Valley prosecco at Gertrude Street's pop-up summer terrace.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gertrude-Grocer-pop-up-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gertrude-Grocer-pop-up-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/prosecco-bar-pop-up","latitude":"-37.8063634","longitude":"144.9810086","address":"188-196 Gertrude Street"}

Food & Drink
Prosecco Bar Pop-Up

Indulge in loaded grazing boards and King Valley prosecco at Gertrude Street's pop-up summer terrace.
{"id":796360,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 1st January - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] The Bavarian Knox\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEAT AND CHEESE BOARDS","description":"Feast your way through unlimited German cheese, charcuterie and pretzels.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bavarian_Cold-Meats-Cheese-Platter_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bavarian_Cold-Meats-Cheese-Platter_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/all-you-can-eat-meat-and-cheese-boards-2","latitude":"-37.8693567","longitude":"145.243577","address":"425 Burwood Highway"}

Food & Drink
All-You-Can-Eat Meat and Cheese Boards

Feast your way through unlimited German cheese, charcuterie and pretzels.

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{"id":796103,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 15th January - Wednesday 31st March\u003Cbr\[email protected] Federation Square\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"FED OASIS","description":"Fed Square is transforming into a greenery-filled oasis with a program of free film screenings, live music and workshops. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FedSQ_FED-Oasis_\u00a9LiamNeal_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FedSQ_FED-Oasis_\u00a9LiamNeal_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/fed-oasis","latitude":"-37.8179789","longitude":"144.96905760000004","address":"Corner Flinders and Swanston streets"}

Arts & Entertainment
Fed Oasis

Fed Square is transforming into a greenery-filled oasis with a program of free film screenings, live music and workshops.
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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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Arts & Entertainment
Bondathon

Watch your way through all 24 official Bond movies to-date — all in the lead up to 'No Time to Die'.

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{"id":795302,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 11th December - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] Howlerwood\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"HOWLERWOOD","description":"A kitsch Palm Springs-inspired pop-up bar from the Howler crew.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Howlerwood-tables-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Howlerwood-tables-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/howlerwood","latitude":"-37.7724631","longitude":"144.959786","address":"8 Michael Street"}

Food & Drink
Howlerwood

A kitsch Palm Springs-inspired pop-up bar from the Howler crew.
{"id":794778,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 18th December - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] Carwyn Cellars\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"BURRITO HEAVEN AT CARWYN CELLARS","description":"This summer, pair your Carwyn Cellars beer session with Mexican eats courtesy of the Little Tienda crew.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Carwyn-Collaborational-crowd-beer-garden-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Carwyn-Collaborational-crowd-beer-garden-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/burrito-heaven-at-carwyn-cellars","latitude":"-37.754003","longitude":"145.00118599999996","address":"877 High Street"}

Food & Drink
Burrito Heaven at Carwyn Cellars

This summer, pair your Carwyn Cellars beer session with Mexican eats courtesy of the Little Tienda crew.
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Arts & Entertainment
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
Uptown: An Art Exhibition for Our City

This new exhibition turns the top of Bourke Street into an outdoor art gallery.
{"id":793150,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 11th February - Saturday 27th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] ACMI\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"LOVE & NEON: THE CINEMA OF WONG KAR-WAI","description":"ACMI and Sydney Film Festival are teaming up to screen 11 sumptuous films from the acclaimed Hong Kong director.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Cinema-of-Wong-Kar-Wai_Chungking-Express_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Cinema-of-Wong-Kar-Wai_Chungking-Express_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/love-neon-the-cinema-of-wong-kar-wai","latitude":"-37.81747929999999","longitude":"144.96891619999997","address":" Flinders Street"}

Arts & Entertainment
Love & Neon: The Cinema of Wong Kar-Wai

ACMI and Sydney Film Festival are teaming up to screen 11 sumptuous films from the acclaimed Hong Kong director.

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{"id":792709,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ESaturday 26th December - Sunday 28th March\u003Cbr\[email protected] Pentridge Coburg\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"PENTRIDGE OPEN-AIR CINEMA","description":"Catch a movie under the stars at Melbourne's newest cinema.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pentridge-Open-Air_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Pentridge-Open-Air_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/pentridge-open-air-cinema","latitude":"-37.7374812","longitude":"144.9672342","address":"1 Champ Street"}

Arts & Entertainment
Pentridge Open-Air Cinema

Catch a movie under the stars at Melbourne's newest cinema.

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{"id":791799,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 18th December - Saturday 6th March\u003Cbr\[email protected] Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS 2020\u201321","description":"Pack a picnic and see Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' or 'Macbeth' play out in the Royal Botanic Gardens.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Shakespeare-Under-the-Stars_A-Midsummer-Nights-Dream_01_Aust-Shakespeare-Company_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Shakespeare-Under-the-Stars_A-Midsummer-Nights-Dream_01_Aust-Shakespeare-Company_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/shakespeare-under-the-stars-2020-21","latitude":"-37.829459","longitude":"144.98273199999994","address":" Birdwood Avenue"}

Arts & Entertainment
Shakespeare Under The Stars 2020–21

Pack a picnic and see Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' or 'Macbeth' play out in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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{"id":772010,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EWednesday 9th December - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] Various Melbourne venues\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK EXTENDED","description":"The annual event is taking over bars, clubs and unusual Melbourne venues once again. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/melbourne-music-week-mmw-kubik-2011-supplied-1-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/melbourne-music-week-mmw-kubik-2011-supplied-1-488x300.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/melbourne-music-week-2020","latitude":"-37.8113667","longitude":"144.9718286","address":""}

Arts & Entertainment
Melbourne Music Week Extended

The annual event is taking over bars, clubs and unusual Melbourne venues once again.
{"id":791768,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 4th December - Sunday 21st March\u003Cbr\[email protected] Port Melbourne Dog Beach\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"THE EXCHANGE BEACH CLUB 2020\u201321","description":"This pop-up beach bar in Port Melbourne is back for another summer \u2014 with $2 oysters and weekend bottomless boozy brunches.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Exchange-Beach-Club-2020-21_02_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Exchange-Beach-Club-2020-21_02_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/the-exchange-beach-club-2020-21","latitude":"-37.839591","longitude":"144.92076559999998","address":" Bay Trail"}

Food & Drink
The Exchange Beach Club 2020–21

This pop-up beach bar in Port Melbourne is back for another summer — with $2 oysters and weekend bottomless boozy brunches.

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{"id":788994,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ETuesday 1st December - Thursday 1st April\u003Cbr\[email protected] Pilgrim Bar\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"JUNIPERLOOZA 2020\u201321","description":"Melbourne's gin festival is back \u2014 and it's taken over Pilgrim Bar.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PilgrimBar-evening-vibe-hero-Riverland-Group-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PilgrimBar-evening-vibe-hero-Riverland-Group-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/juniperlooza-2020-21","latitude":"-37.818691","longitude":"144.96939069999996","address":"Federation Square"}

Food & Drink
Juniperlooza 2020–21

Melbourne's gin festival is back — and it's taken over Pilgrim Bar.

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{"id":789923,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 13th November - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] QT Melbourne\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"QT SECRET GARDEN BAR","description":"This hidden rooftop has Four Pillars gin cocktails and stunning city views. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/QTSecretRooftop_FourPIllars_KateShanasy_1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/QTSecretRooftop_FourPIllars_KateShanasy_1-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/qt-secret-garden-bar","latitude":"-37.81332099999999","longitude":"144.96824900000001","address":"133 Russell Street"}

Food & Drink
QT Secret Garden Bar

This hidden rooftop has Four Pillars gin cocktails and stunning city views.
{"id":789846,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EMonday 26th October - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] Arbory Bar & Eatery\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"ARBORY AFLOAT 2020","description":"The Yarra's floating bar returns with cocktails on tap and a Mediterranean menu.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Arbory-Afloat_20182-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Arbory-Afloat_20182-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/arbory-afloat-2020","latitude":"-37.819046","longitude":"144.96572700000002","address":"1 Flinders Walk"}

Food & Drink
Arbory Afloat 2020

The Yarra's floating bar returns with cocktails on tap and a Mediterranean menu.

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{"id":789372,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EWednesday 28th October - Sunday 28th February\u003Cbr\[email protected] Baby Pizza\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"$6.50 SPRITZES, BEERS AND ROS\u00e9","description":"They're on offer from 12\u20135pm daily.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Baby-Pizza_Aperitivo_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Baby-Pizza_Aperitivo_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/6-50-spritzes-beers-and-rose","latitude":"-37.8329381","longitude":"144.996982","address":"631-633 Church Street"}

Food & Drink
$6.50 Spritzes, Beers and Rosé

They're on offer from 12–5pm daily.

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{"id":784951,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 26th November - Sunday 23rd May\u003Cbr\[email protected] The District Docklands\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"IMAGINARIA","description":"A multi-sensory playground with light-filled mazes, inflatable bubbles and a black hole simulator is taking over The District Docklands.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WilliamHamiltonCoates-Imaginaria-13-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WilliamHamiltonCoates-Imaginaria-13-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/imaginaria","latitude":"-37.8129714","longitude":"144.93801629999996","address":"440 Docklands Drive"}

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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{"id":772462,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 12th November - Sunday 21st March\u003Cbr\[email protected] MPavilion\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"MPAVILION 2020","description":"Instead of building something new, the event is reactivating its previous six eye-catching structures.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/MPavilion-2015-Amanda-Levete-Docklands-Credit-Simon-Terrill_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/MPavilion-2015-Amanda-Levete-Docklands-Credit-Simon-Terrill_supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/mpavilion-2020","latitude":"-37.821376","longitude":"144.970208","address":"Queen Victoria Gardens"}

Design & Style
MPavilion 2020

Instead of building something new, the event is reactivating its previous six eye-catching structures.
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Arts & Entertainment
Ocean Invaders

You can now get up close and personal with swarms of jellyfish at Sea Life's million-dollar exhibition.

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Lakeside at Carousel

A new lakeside picnic ground complete with food, booze and picnic gear to hire.