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ARBORY AFLOAT COOPERS LIVE TENNIS DECK

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The Arbory Afloat X Coopers Live Tennis Deck is back this Australian Open hosting a big screen of live matches across the tournament.

Watch the world’s biggest tennis stars from Australia’s largest floating bar and restaurant whilst sipping on Coopers Popular Pale Ale, Session Ale and Coopers Dry. Mediterranean inspired dishes, thanks to Executive Chef Nick Bennett, will also be on offer including wood-fired pizzas and antipasti. The Arbory Afloat Live Tennis Deck will be open from 11am -11pm each day from now, until Sunday 27 January. No bookings required.

If you’re heading to the tennis, Arbory Afloat is located next to Flinders Street Station, making it the perfect spot to drop in on the way to all the actions at Melbourne Park.

 

Movies Under The Stars at Yarra’s Edge

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Melbournians get ready for next month with more hot weather and amazing events. Firstly, pack a picnic and a blanket and head to Yarra’s Edge for pre-movie entertainment and blockbuster films while sitting back and relaxing by the Yarra River this summer.

The program includes:

  • Thursday 7 February: Baz Luhrman’s Oscar-winning film The Great Gatsby (M)
  • Friday 8 February: Marvel Studios’ blockbuster movie Black Panther (M)
  • Saturday 9 February: The family-friendly Peter Rabbit (G)

Movie-goers will enjoy:

  • Free bean bags for the first 100 movie-goers
  • A pre-movie glass of wine or a bite to eat at a nearby riverside restaurant
  • On-site food and snacks
  • Chill out to DJ tunes on the lawn

Details are as follows:

  • Time: Site opens at 6.30pm, movies start at sunset.
  • Registrations: Go to http://ye.movies.mirvac.com/ to register
  • Location: Point Park, Point Park Crescent, Docklands (only 2.4km from the CBD)
  • Transportation: Catch the free City Circle tram, or the No. 70 or No. 75 tram via Flinders Street. Walk along the promenade from the Docklands or CBD. Take the free return ferry service from Federation Square (departing at 6.00pm), or park your car on nearby Point Park Crescent, Lorimer Street and South Wharf Drive, Docklands.
  • This is a dog-friendly event

Come and enjoy Melbourne in Summer

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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Pack your picnic and score a spot on the lawn to enjoy the perfect summer soundtrack to the city this February when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs its free concert series at Melbourne’s favourite outdoor venue, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

The free concerts will take place on Friday 8, Saturday 16 and Wednesday 20 February at 7.30pm. Gates open from 4.30pm. With 10,000 people expected to attend each concert, be early as entry is on a first in, best dressed basis.

Presented in association with the University of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne, supported by the Sidney Myer MSO Trust Fund.

More info : here

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert

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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Melbourne in January with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert, the fourth film in the Harry Potter series performed live to picture by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Nicholas Buc will conduct the MSO across four special concerts at Hamer Hall from 31 January to 3 February, performing the magical score live from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while the entire film plays in high-definition on the big screen.

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,  Harry Potter is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a gruelling contest among three wizarding schools in which he confronts a dragon, water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in Lord Voldemort’s grasp. All will change when Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and face challenges beyond their imagining.

Tickets for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert are on sale now via mso.com.au.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Thu 31 Jan 7.30pm, Fri 1 Feb 7.30pm, Sat 2 Feb 1pm, Sun 3 Feb 1pm
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
More info: mso.com.au

 

The Big HOO-HAA!

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Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is the show that began the burgeoning careers of Tim Minchin and Claire Hooper.Flying by the seat of their pants there’s no script and no stopping them as The Big HOO-HAA!ensemble fuses quick-witted improvisation with live music to create an original comedy show based entirely on your suggestions.

Hosted by The Butterfly Club in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, two teams, The Hearts and The Bones, battle for comedic supremacy before your very eyes. Armed with only a handful of props, they leave no song unsung, no joke undelivered and no pun unpunished in their mad dash for the punch line.

Running in Perth since its creation by impro guru Sam Longley back in 2002, The Big HOO HAA! arrived in Melbourne in July 2010 where it quickly became the go-to for audiences seeking a riotous alternative to traditional comedy nights. Now in its eighth year and firmly established as a prime-time, city-centre fixture, The Big HOO HAA! is on a sell-out streak with packed houses laughing it up every Friday night. Come and see what all the hype is about!

The Big HOO HAA!

Dates: Every Friday

Time: 8pm

Cost: $25-29

Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne

More info: www.hoohaamelbourne.com.au

THE FANTABULOUS SUMMER CARNIVAL OF FUN AT LUNA PARK!

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This Summer Holidays get ready to squeal yourselves silly on three new rides at Melbourne’s Luna Park!

-Moon Balloons generates a lovely gentle motion as each balloon lifts up to the skies! A smaller rendition of the classic ferris wheel, doesn’t matter what age you are, sit back and enjoy the smooth glide to the top.

-Speedy Beetle’s moves change with every ride as it spins and slides on a twisting roller coaster track. Make sure to hang on to your beetle as you twirl and turn, backwards and forwards and side-to-side.

-Betty Choo Choo is perfect for a quick tour of the Park; the little Lunies will especially love hopping into this train to snuggle alongside their grown-up.

As well as this trio of terrific rides there will be plenty of other Summer Carnival action for families from 22 December to 3 February.

Visit www.lunapark.com.au for all info.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF DRAG

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 The UK’s queen of live vocal drag, Velma Celli, is bringing her showstopping cabaret, A Brief History of Drag, to Australia in January and February. 

Following a successful UK tour and a smash hit run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, A Brief History of Drag is a heartfelt, camp journey through some of the best moments in drag history including music, pop culture, film and theatre. 

Velma’s killer vocals will have audiences dancing along to songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Kinky Boots, David Bowie, RuPaul and more. 

Intercutting the musical performances are stories from drag history which shine a light on political decisions that affected gay culture and historical moments like the infamous Stonewall riots. 

Velma has played almost every venue in London including an impressive two-year residency at the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square, as well as the legendary Birdland and 54 Below in New York City. She has performed with pop icon Anastasia and musical theatre legends including Ruthie Henshall, Kerry Ellis and Francis Ruffelle, and recently appeared in the Olivier award-winning circus show, La Soiree. 

Velma is the alter-ego of West End star Ian Stroughair. Stroughair has appeared in hit musicals such as Cats and Fame and most recently, received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Angel in Rent. 

Stroughair said, “This show is a celebration of my favourite moments in drag history, many of which inspired me to do drag. It’s a laugh a minute and a tear the next – a true cabaret rollercoaster. I can’t wait to take Australian audiences with me on this ride!” 

What: Velma Celli’s A Brief History of Drag 

When: 

  • • Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne – 18th and 19th January
  • • The Factory Theatre, Sydney – 4th February
  • • Fringe World Festival, Perth – 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th February

More information here

MLIVE 2019

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Following a critically acclaimed inaugural year, the MLIVE 2019 season has launched. Monash Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) has curated a sensational program of Australian and international live music, theatre and dance that is certain excite. 

Commencing in March and running until October 2019, the season is broken up into five program themes: Progress, Weightless, Family Fiesta, Symphonic and Wood, Metal & Vibrating Air, each offering a series of carefully curated events suitable for all ages and tastes. 

Created with the aim of making the performing arts accessible to Melbourne’s diverse communities, MLIVE is a year-round program of events spanning across a range of genres including theatre, jazz, classical music, dance, musicals, and children’s theatre.

Tickets to the 2019 season of MLIVE are on sale now. For more information, the full program and to book, visit http://www.monash.edu/mlive. 

Get your Summer Skates On

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For the first three weeks of December, the Queen Victoria Market will play host to the Air Canada Ice Rink – Melbourne’s first ever summer outdoor ice skating rink.

Those who crave a small taste of a white Christmas experience can hit the ice and show off their moves in a 45-minute session for the small price of $15 (adults), $10 (kids under 14) or a family of four for just $45. Sessions run every hour and can be purchased rink side – though we recommend pre-purchasing tickets online to avoid disappointment.

Canadian-themed treats like maple syrup ice cream and poutine (a delicious concoction of french fries, gravy and cheese curds for the uninitiated) are also available for purchase aside the ice rink as well as popcorn and fairy floss for the kids (and young at heart).

If you are thinking of taking the team from work for a little bit of skating fun, why not pair it with the Wednesday Summer Night markets for a spectacular feed for the perfect work Christmas party with a difference. Groups of ten or more who pre-book via the website get a saving of 10% off skate tickets.

Get your skates on and don’t miss out on this fun twist on Christmas tradition.

Where: Queen Victoria Markets, C Shed (take the #57 in the free tram zone)

When: Market Days 1-24 December & Wednesday Nights during Summer Night Market

More information / book tickets: Check out their website.

Image credit: Queen Victoria Market

 

 

Summer Nights – the Night Markets Return for 2019

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The Summer Night Markets kicked off last week again and despite being a somewhat miserable night, the event proved to be as popular as ever with crowds turning up to get a taste of their favourite food stalls and check out some new flavours for the 2018/19 season.

The Market boasts 60 global street food stalls and this year the delicious dining options are better than ever with all the usual favourites like Mussel Pot, Running Bull Sangria and Wonderbao returning again with their popular offering, as well as donut balls of every possible flavour including Nutella, salted caramel and melted marshmallow from Taki’s Balls – you’ll find these quite addictive, but they are perfect to share.

If you like your dinner with a side of Instagrammable flair, be sure to check out Flying Noodles for their servings of noodles that float in mid air over the plate, over chopsticks held by seemingly invisible hands.

Beer, wine and cider is also on offer from local breweries, Brick Lane, Coldstream and Mitchelton Wines.

The Summer Night Market is also a great option for Christmas present shopping with a plethora of handmade goods from it’s 100 speciality shopping stalls peddling essential oils, art, handcrafted vegan soaps, leather goods, hats and even puppets, all on offer for very affordable prices.

As an added bonus this year, located between the two main food halls is an awesome chillout area with games like Jenga, chess, checkers and totem tennis, perfect for the kids to take a short time out or challenge your mates to a quick little hustle.

The Summer Night Market is on every Wednesday, rain or shine from now until 20 March (excluding boxing day) and from 5-24 December will also boast Melbourne’s first outdoor summer ice-skating rink, brought to market-goers by Air Canada – so you can show off your mad skating skills. (You’ll need to pre-purchase your tickets via the Summer Night Market website).

Where: Queen Victoria Market (cnr Queen and Therry Streets, CBD) – jump on the 19, 57 or 59 tram to Stop 7, Elizabeth St or Tram 58 to Stop 9, Peel St (BONUS it’s within the free tram zone).

When: Wednesdays, 5-10pm, weekly until 20 March, 2019.

More information: Check out their website.