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 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:00:30 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Now Open: Print and Colour-Loving Homewares Brand Kip&Co Gets Its First-Ever Physical Store on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/now-open-print-and-colour-loving-homewares-brand-kipco-gets-its-first-ever-physical-store-on-fitzroys-gertrude-street https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/design/now-open-print-and-colour-loving-homewares-brand-kipco-gets-its-first-ever-physical-store-on-fitzroys-gertrude-street Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:16:14 +0000 The colour-mad bedding-and-homewares label has marked 14 years in business with its first bricks-and-mortar shopfront.

]]> The colour-mad bedding-and-homewares label has marked 14 years in business with its first bricks-and-mortar shopfront.

]]> The Westin Melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/hotel/the-westin-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/hotel/the-westin-melbourne Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:28:32 +0000 This Collins Street hotel arrives by private driveway and porte-cochère, then settles guests into 262 Heavenly Bed rooms, a treetop restaurant and one of the city's best-loved high teas.

]]> This Collins Street hotel arrives by private driveway and porte-cochère, then settles guests into 262 Heavenly Bed rooms, a treetop restaurant and one of the city's best-loved high teas.

]]> The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/the-best-films-of-the-year https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/the-best-films-of-the-year Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:35:45 +0000 In case you haven't heard: cinema is so back. We are rehabilitating our attention spans and trading small (phone) screen for big (at home, or silver) screen. With the global box office tracking towards nearly $50 billion this year, it's safe to say that 2026 has been an absolute supernova of a year for film. […]

]]> In case you haven't heard: cinema is so back. We are rehabilitating our attention spans and trading small (phone) screen for big (at home, or silver) screen. With the global box office tracking towards nearly $50 billion this year, it's safe to say that 2026 has been an absolute supernova of a year for film. […]

]]> This Just In: One of Melbourne's Long-Standing Japanese Diners Will Close Its Doors This October, But Something New is Already on the Way https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/sake-to-close https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/sake-to-close Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:35:05 +0000 The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.

]]> The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.

]]> The Best Ways to Celebrate the NFL's Debut in Melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/the-best-ways-to-celebrate-the-nfl-in-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/the-best-ways-to-celebrate-the-nfl-in-melbourne Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:38:22 +0000 Get into the spirit of game day with buffalo wings and waffle fries, floating football fields and cheerleaders, Buckets of Budweiser and massive match screenings.

]]> Get into the spirit of game day with buffalo wings and waffle fries, floating football fields and cheerleaders, Buckets of Budweiser and massive match screenings.

]]> Frisco x Ho Liao https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/frisco-malaysian-gelato-ho-liao https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/frisco-malaysian-gelato-ho-liao Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:37:21 +0000 Iconic Malaysian flavours will take gelati form at this inventive pop-up, from the country's version of a hedgehog slice to its savoury national dish.

]]> Iconic Malaysian flavours will take gelati form at this inventive pop-up, from the country's version of a hedgehog slice to its savoury national dish.

]]> This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/toni-and-ryan-first-australian-tour https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/toni-and-ryan-first-australian-tour Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:35:33 +0000 The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

]]> The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

]]> Eau de Vie Cocktail Masterclass https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/eau-de-vie-cocktail-masterclass https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/eau-de-vie-cocktail-masterclass Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:10:59 +0000 A proper hands-on mixology class, not just a demonstration.

]]> A proper hands-on mixology class, not just a demonstration.

]]> Libertine Parfumerie Masterclass https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/libertine-parfumerie-masterclass https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/libertine-parfumerie-masterclass Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:49:48 +0000 A guided tasting through rare fragrances, not a blend-your-own workshop.

]]> A guided tasting through rare fragrances, not a blend-your-own workshop.

]]> Enchanted Adventure https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/enchanted-adventure https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/things-to-do/enchanted-adventure Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:17:49 +0000 Tree surfing, a hedge maze and 25 acres of hinterland to get lost in.

]]> Tree surfing, a hedge maze and 25 acres of hinterland to get lost in.

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