MEL&NYC
Sat, 9 Jun - Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
In conjunction with its new exhibition from MoMA, the NGV is hosting a slew of NYC-inspired events across the city this winter.
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HWKR Is Melbourne's Modern New Rotating Hawker-Style Market
It'll feature a rotating lineup of Asian food vendors and play host to some of the world's best chefs.
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How to Adapt Jane Austen for 2016 with Love and Friendship's Whit Stillman
"I hated the title Lady Susan, it wasn't Jane Austen's title."
Din Tai Fung's CNY Monkey Buns
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Din Tai Fung Melbourne, Melbourne
Chow down on these adorable little dumplings for Chinese New Year.
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The Lobster
Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations
A smart, sensitive and surreal take on singledom.
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Eden's Backyard Is Melbourne's Newest Brunch Oasis
Specialising in Asian fusion brunchery.
Here's That Perfect Tea Thermos You Didn't Know You Needed
Form, function and colour-changing tea is the specialty at Life of Cha.
Hunter and Barrel Restaurant Takes Campfire Cooking to the Next Level
Hearty, chargrilled food and barrel aged wine run the new dining concept hitting Sydney and Melbourne.
Manila's Popular TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie Is Opening Its First Australian Restaurant
It's best known for its 'snow buns', with fillings like barbecue pork and salted egg custard.
One-Day One-Stage Festival FOMO Announces One Top 2019 Lineup
It's returning to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd and Mura Masa at the helm.
12 Australian Bar Teams to Battle for Auchentoshan Whisky's National Comp
Bars around Australia are vying for the Distilled Different crown.
Five Must-See Films at the 2017 British Film Festival
See Elle Fanning as a young Mary Wollstonecraft, Nicole Kidman as a punk leader and Morrissey's early years in Manchester.
Minor Figures Bring Their Award-Winning Cold Brew Coffee Poppers Back Home to Australia
Ethically sourced, ready-to-drink, long-life cold coffee. Brilliant.
Andrew McConnell Is Opening a Butcher Shop and Eatery Called Meatsmith
Cold-cuts, charcuterie and takeaway Cumulus meals in Fitzroy.
This New Streaming Service Wants to Bring New Release Movies to Your Living Room
Watch Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of your couch the same day they hit cinemas.
Australia Is Getting a Death Star Canteen
You cannot kill catering with a thought at this new Eddie Izzard-inspired eatery.
Melbourne Festival 2015
Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct 2015
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
Clear your calendar.
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Meredith Music Festival Announces Another Killer Lineup for 2018
Aunty is gifting us with sets spanning bush beats, 70s rock, deep house and everything in-between for her 28th year.
Five Alternative Ideas for a Not Terrible New Year's Eve
Skip the crushing crowds for these stress-free alternatives.
Win Tickets to the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2015
Whimsy and ennui await you.
Record Store Day 2015
Sat, 18 Apr, 2015
Celebrate and support your local store. There's live instore sets and special edition vinyl in it for you.
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Melbourne International Arts Festival 2019
Wed, 2 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2019
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
The Flaming Lips, an immersive dinner in a historic house and a new exhibition by the creators of Tokyo's Digital Art Museum make up this year's psychedelic program.
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Black Is the New White — Melbourne Theatre Company
Wed, 2 Oct - Sat, 9 Nov 2019
Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, Southbank
A cutting rom-com from award-winning playwright Nakkiah Lui.
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Melbourne's Got Another New Outdoor Cinema
Pooches encouraged for the Best In Show screening.
Five Must-See Films At the 2016 German Film Fest
See German horror, crowdsourced film and James Franco in 3D.
Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present - Speakeasy Cinema
Sun, 5 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul 2015
Grey Gardens Projects, Fitzroy
Celebrate the brand new permanent home of Speakeasy Cinema with the grandmother of performance art.
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Grampians Grape Escape 2017
Sat, 6 May - Sun, 7 May 2017
Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre, Halls Gap
A two-day wine festival in a picturesque location.
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Americans Have Created Apps to 'Trade' Votes Online to Keep Trump Out of the White House
For Republicans who are #NeverTrump.
Seven Affordable Winter Cottages You Can Reach by Train from Melbourne
Put yourself (and maybe some mates) on a train out of the city for a weekend surrounded by gums, log fires and fresh country air.
Prepare to Swoon Over Toni Maticevski's Costumes for the Sydney Dance Company
One up on the tutu that's for sure.
Affordable Travel Essentials for Three Classic Holidays
Pack light and smart, whether you're beaching, festival camping or gallerying.
How Long Does It Take to Become an Overnight Success in Australia?
Take notes from some of Sydney's most innovative new entrepreneurs: Wine Island, PS40 and Bodypass.
Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel Is Dunkeld's New Fine Dining Restaurant Surrounded by Bush
The menu is centred around produce grown on-site and the floor-to-ceiling windows capture striking views of The Grampians.
Kllo
Sat, 14 May, 2016
The Toff in Town, Melbourne
See the Melbourne duo on everyone's artists-to-watch list.
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Defying Empire: NGA's 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial
Fri, 26 May - Sun, 10 Sep 2017
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Road trip to NGA for this major exhibition featuring 30 established, mid-career and emerging Indigenous artists exploring themes of identity, racism, displacement and country.
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The Arbory Floating Pop-Up Bar
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov 2015
Arbory Bar & Eatery, Melbourne
Set sail.
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Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 27 May 2015
A haunting, heartbreaking cinematic poem about a lost icon, and perhaps the finest music documentary you'll see.
Get Stuck Into Chef Scott Pickett's Recipe for Pork Jowl with Cider and Boudin Noir
The Saint Crispin chef puts a unique spin on classic pork and apple.
West Projections Festival 2019
Fri, 9 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019
Various Footscray venues, Footscray
The inner west will be bathed in light during this ten-day projection festival.
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Melbourne Music Week 2015
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov 2015
Find secret underground gigs in the forgotten rooms of the labyrinthine Former Royal Women’s Hospital.
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The Philosophy of Disco - The School of Life
Wed, 8 Apr, 2015
Shebeen, Melbourne
Dig under the d-floor.
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BPAY Dunk-A-Bill Pop-up
Thu, 29 Jun, 2017
Federation Square, Melbourne
Get one of your bills paid just for having good aim.
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The Imitation Game
Thu, 1 Jan, 2015
Various cinemas in Melbourne
Alan Turing helped end WWII, conceived the digital computer and pioneered artificial intelligence, yet few even know his name.
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Concrete Playground's Road Trip Essentials
Road trips are an idealised summertime activity, but when the heats eases in autumn there's really no better time to be in the car for extended periods of time.
NGV Summer Sundays
Multiple single dates
NGV International, Melbourne
A summer series of Sunday afternoon parties in the NGV garden.
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Anita Sarkeesian - The F Word
Tue, 10 Mar, 2015
The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne
She explained #Gamergate to Stephen Colbert. Now she's coming to Melbourne.
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Check Out the Winners of This Year's Australian Interior Design Awards
What we'd give to live, work and eat in places like these.
Ex-Kong BBQ Chef Opens Pan Asian Eatery Spring and Summer
Seasonal Asian cooking just in time for the warmer months.
Sir David Attenborough – A Quest For Life
Sat, 11 Feb and Mon, 13 Feb 2017
Plenary, South Wharf
The legend is back.
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The Festival of Questions
Sun, 15 Oct, 2017
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
Unpack the uncomfortable timeliness of The Handmaid's Tale and more this one-day festival for thinkers.
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