Baldessin/Whiteley: Parallel Visions
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 - Mon, 28 Jan 2019
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
An NGV exhibition bringing together works from two preeminent Australian artists, George Baldessin and Brett Whiteley.
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The Dirty Dozen Birthday Weekender
Thu, 29 Mar - Tue, 3 Apr 2018
Section 8, Melbourne
A free five-day birthday party over the Easter long weekend.
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This Fried Chicken Coated in Barbecue Shapes Is the Ultimate After-School Snack
It's now being delivered in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Could Facial Recognition Technology Change the Way We Order in Restaurants?
Probably not, but a Beijing KFC has introduced the technology anyway.
TarraWarra Biennial 2023: ua usiusi fa'ava'asavili
Sat, 1 Apr - Sun, 16 Jul 2023
TarraWarra Museum of Art, Tarrawarra
Immerse yourself in stories of place and history, as you explore compelling new works centred on Australia's intercultural connections with its neighbours.
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Luxury Chinese Liquor Brand Moutai Has Just Opened Its First Melbourne Store
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Five Things You Need to Know About the New Film 'The Color Purple'
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Doughnut Buffet
Fri, 7 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun 2019
Goldeluck's Doughnuts, Ringwood
Goldeluck's is hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet of doughnuts, 'dossants' and milkshakes.
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The Shadow King
Fri, 11 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2013
Malthouse Theatre, Southbank
Shakesepeare's King Lear transformed into an allegory of Indigenous experience.
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These Gourmet Canned Sundaes Are About As Hamptons As It Gets
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Box Hill Chinese New Year Festival 2019
Sat, 2 Feb, 2019
Box Hill Central, Box Hill
Celebrate the new year with one of Melbourne's biggest Chinese communities.
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Wild Turkey Way at Whitehart
Tue, 23 May, 2017
Whitehart, Melbourne
Featuring specialty bourbon cocktails and some impressive Australian art.
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Eat and Drink Hong Kong Style
Hong Kong is almost close enough to justify a long weekend away. Here's Concrete Playground's guide to eating and drinking HK style.
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Site Is Set Mini Festival
Thu, 14 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep 2014
Various
Choose your own visual, immersive performance adventure, if you're game.
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World is Fukt.
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Eat. Drink. Westside 2018
Fri, 16 Mar - Sun, 25 Mar 2018
Various venues across Melbourne's west, Melbourne
Thirty foodie events happening across Melbourne's west.
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