The Ten Best Things Happening in Melbourne This Weekend

We're talking stage, screen, music and a bit of tipsy mini golf thrown in.

Tom Clift
Published on July 24, 2015

Everything that's fit to see and do in Melbourne this weekend. We're talking stage, screen, music...and a little bit of tipsy mini golf thrown in. Whatever you're keen on, Concrete Playground has you covered.

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Event
Death and the Maiden - MTC

Sat, 18 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug 2015
MTC, Sumner Theatre, Southbank

Saturday, July 18 – Saturday, August 22

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King Khan & BBQ Show

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015
Corner Hotel, Richmond

Friday, July 24 @ 8:30pm

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Event
Everything Everything

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015
The Corner Hotel, Richmond

Saturday, July 25 @ 8:00pm

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Open House Melbourne 2015

Sat, 25 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul 2015
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne

Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26

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Event
Mr. Holmes

Thu, 23 Jul - Wed, 26 Aug 2015
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Thursday, July 23 – Wednesday, August 26

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Event
Howler Mini Golf-O-Rama

Sun, 26 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Howler, Brunswick

Sunday, July 26 – Monday, August 3

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Event
I Am a Miracle - Malthouse Theatre

Sat, 18 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug 2015
The Malthouse, Merlyn Theatre, Southbank

Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, August 9

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Event
Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market

Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug 2015
Madame Brussels Lane, Melbourne

Friday, July 24 @ 5:00pm

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Event
Ant-Man

Thu, 16 Jul - Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Thursday, July 16 – Thursday, August 20

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Event
13 Minutes

Thu, 23 Jul - Wed, 26 Aug 2015

Thursday, July 23 – Wednesday, August 26

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