Internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa is headed to Australia in May to visit the three restaurants he has here that boast his name – Nobu. His trip down under will see him work with the chefs in his Perth, Melbourne and Sydney venues to get hands-on with dishes and menu design. While chef Nobu is here, Crown Melbourne will be hosting three unique events that will be a must for any foodies to tick off their bucket lists. Taste of Nobu, Horizon, Crown Towers – 10 May Experience the renowned “Taste of Nobu” event, featuring curated evenings with signature canapés,…
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Families can take part in a fun and unique activity this week as the Guru Dudu team present their Silent Disco Walking Tours at the Arts Centre Melbourne – an action-packed dance party cruising around the iconic Spire followed by an immersive journey into the art and design of the Theatres Building. The tours offer a playful exploration behind the scenes of Arts Centre Melbourne, blurring the lines between audience and performer roles. Participants wear provided headphones to enjoy dance tunes spanning from the 1970s to the present, along with entertaining commentary, as they dance-walk through the venue’s various spaces.…
A new kitchen has opened at the Queen Victoria Market’s Purpose Precinct to reduce food waste by creating fresh jams and chutneys from unsold produce. The kitchen run by social enterprise Moving Feast – reusing unsold market produce to develop their range of jams, sauces, chutneys and preserves, to be sold at the market. The Purpose Precinct is Australia’s first dedicated social enterprise precinct, with space for more than 80 social enterprises to sell their products while creating new employment pathways and networking opportunities. Moving Feast will provide new skills and job pathways for people who have faced barriers to…
A jam-packed program of events celebrating East Gippsland’s creative talents, local produce, culture, and natural environment is returning to the region this year, with the East Gippsland Winter Festival keeping locals and visitors warm this winter. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced the much-loved festival will return for its fourth year and will run from Friday, 21 June to Saturday, 21 July. This vibrant festival is a highlight on Victoria’s stellar calendar of regional events and attracts thousands of visitors from across Victoria and interstate to the region. “This festival is a fantastic celebration of light,…
Melbourne’s vibrant street art scene takes the next step in its creative evolution with the unveiling of the city’s first official street art precinct, set to transform a long-forgotten industrial pocket of Mordialloc into a hub of creativity and expression. Returning for the first time since the pandemic, Australia’s original street art festival, Wall to Wall and Kingston Council are bringing seven of Australia’s top street artists and three acclaimed international artists together to adorn the area with a stunning array of large-scale mural works from 26-28 April. Melbourne has long been revered as an international street art capital, and this groundbreaking project…
The groundbreaking Burlesque stage show Shimmery Burlesque returns to Melbourne, playing at the Atheneum Theatre from 23-26 May. Shimmery Burlesque is a unique performance that narrates the journey of Lady Shimmery, a dressmaker deeply involved in Burlesque costume design. The performance integrates captivating Burlesque acts within Lady Shimmery’s story. Starting in her workroom, the show features a cast of twenty adorned in rhinestones, feathers, and tassels. The narrative then shifts to Paris, where Lady Shimmery’s love for tease artistry blossoms amidst a backdrop of gardens and French Cabaret. Written and directed by Holly Mouat, the show debuted in 2022, inspired…
A new all-day dining spot and event venue focused on modern Australian cuisine has opened at the Burwood Brickworks. Rombe is a rustic rooftop restaurant designed to bring people together, offering a memorable culinary experience. Rombe takes over the space formerly occupied by Acre, which closed in late 2022. The rooftop now hosts two spaces: Rombe, the all-day restaurant, and the Glass House for functions. Rombe caters to morning risers, diners, and anyone seeking an elevated experience above the bustling Burwood Brickworks. Rombe’s dining room is filled with natural light and offers views of the rooftop garden and Dandenong Ranges.…
AFL legend David Neitz has co-founded Melbourne’s first rooftop brewery and bar – which has now openedi n South Melbourne, featuring three floors of brewery and bar space and expansive terraces with uninterrupted city views Brewmanity is a craft beer company that does good, regularly raising money for charity, it is about good beer, good deeds and good times. The new venue seeks to become the ultimate destination for craft beers, wines and cocktails in Melbourne. Hosting up to 400 guests, Brewmanity brewery and rooftop bar is housed in an old glass factory and features 34 taps of masterfully crafted…
Kubik takes over the Frankston waterfront fro 5-20 April providing an electrifying fusion of Melbourne’s pulsating music culture and vibrant culinary food trucks. An outdoor live entertainment venue constructed from light-filled water tanks that change colour in response to music, Kubik is the concept of a Berlin-based architecture firm. Each Kubik setup is custom-designed to match its surroundings, blending seamlessly with the local culture and skyline. The Frankston event will be putting the spotlight on Melbourne’s best DJs. They’ve got a lineup of local talent covering all sorts of music styles including house, techno, hip-hop, and disco. But it’s not just about the…
The Monster – a massive inflatable fun park that’s been touring the east coast of Australia – is set to land in Dandenong South in May. This big and bouncy inflatable play space is 900 feet of twists, turns, jumps and rolls. It also features the world’s largest inflatable maze. This is perfect for a fun family day out, or a unique experience with friends. The Monster will be staffed by friendly and experienced instructors who will guide you through your course and ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time. The Monster will be at Brindley Street in Dandenong…
With sold out rooms across the USA, New Zealand and Australia, the smash hit, RESPECT returns to Melbourne in August. The electrifying show journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” transcended musical boundaries with her powerful voice and impassioned performances. Born in Memphis in 1942, she rose to prominence in the 1960s, becoming an icon…
With Easter out of the way, there’s still two weeks of school holidays looming before the kids go back to school. If you’re at a loose end for things to do these Autumn holidays, here’s a round up of all the fun things that are happening around Melbourne: 1. Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Adventure Following a successful tour in the USA and UK, it’s Melbourne’s turn get ready for the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest adventure on the Mornington Peninsula from 6 April util 19 May when The Briars Community Forest in Mount Martha will turn into a legit dark and…