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Twentysixteen –Circus Oz

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If you haven’t seen a Circus Oz show before you’re in for a real treat. At Circus Oz nothing is impossible and everyone is extraordinary  and things won’t be any different for the newest show, Twentysixteen coming this June.  The latest show will be a refreshing cocktail of new and old, innovation and tradition.  The turbo-charged acrobats bring amazing new skill and wizardry to the flying trapeze, the Chinese pole and unicycle adagio. A brand new group-juggling act is sure to drop jaws as 21 clubs duck and weave from acrobat to acrobat. The two-hour show will feature all sorts of acrobatics and explosive aerial antics all accompanied by the sensational Circus Oz band! When: 15 June – 10 July 2016 Where: Circus Oz Big Top, Birrarung Marr Visit the website here.    

Wicked Chocolate Festival

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If you’ve got a massive sweet tooth like us, then Prahran Market’s Wicked Chocolate Festival will be your idea of heaven! On Saturday May 7, the entire Market will be transformed into a chocolate wonderland of sensory delights and the cost of entry is free! See, taste, smell and enjoy everything chocolate with foodie fun activities suitable for the whole family, including a Taste the Chocolate Trail ticketed event featuring the Market’s mouth-watering chocolate delicacies; a pop-up Chocolate Precinct; free chocolate cooking demos, a producers’ stage, a ticketed cake making event at Essential Ingredient, free tastings and more. There’ll be all sorts of chocolate goodies from some of Melbourne’s best dessert makers include Doughboy Doughnuts, Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio, Bibelot, Butterbing Cookie Sandwiches and Pana Chocolate . When: 10:30-5pm, 7 May Where: Prahran Markets Visit the website here.

Asian Street Food Weekend

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Over the next three days The Food Truck Park™ will transform Preston into an Asian themed foodies dream with a modern twist – food trucks.  Combining familiar flavours with speciality dishes, this will be the one place to experience all your favourite Asian food trucks all weekend long. Expect all  your favourite Asian style foodie trucks including Hello Saigon, White Guy Cooks Thai, Ghost Kitchen, Nem N’ Nem, That Nasi Lemak Guy, Hello Saigon, Yo India plus more! Make the most of the sunny Autumn days while you still can! When: 8- 10 April Where: The Food Truck Park Preston Visit the website here.

Melbourne’s never been cheaper

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For one week only, some of Melbourne’s best retailers and there’s something for everyone. Grab a burger for $1 from Mr Burger,  6c juices from Greene Street Juices , heck you can even get 7c Happy Socks. The Happy Tappers pop-up will be at Melbourne’s iconic State Library precinct next week and NAB will be running the show showcasing their recently launched Tap n’ Pay technology on Android phones. If you’re a NAB customer and Android user, great! If not, don’t worry about it. They will have phones and topped up accounts for you to trial the tech and take advantage of the delicious deals on site. The pop up details are as follows: Monday 11th April – 10 cent tapas (Bar Lourihna). Including a meet and greet and how-to session with chef sensation, Matt McConnell. Tuesday 12th April – 6 cent Greene Street Juices Wednesday 13th April – 7 cent Happy Socks Thursday 14th April – 1 buck burgers from Mr Burger Friday 15th April – 5 cent flowers from Botanics of Melbourne. When : 11th – 15th April …

Cirque Adrenaline

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From the producers of The Illusionists and Le Noir comes the heart-pounding Cirque Adrenaline. This family spectacular show blends traditional circus acts with the new; mixing clowns and trapeze artists with daredevil motorcyclists and complex aerial stunts. Cirque Adrenaline’s troupe of over 30 performers, many former stars of Cirque du Soleil are renowned for their theatrical flair and breath-taking acrobatic displays both on the ground and high above the stage. When: Until 10 April Where: State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne Visit the website here.

Scorsese

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ACMI  are celebrating the Godfather of all directors, Martin Scorsese at the upcoming Scorsese exhibition this May. From Taxi Driver and Goodfellas to The Age of Innocence and The Wolf of Wall Street, there is no doubt in any film buff’s mind that Martin Scorsese is one of the world’s most influential directors. “Whether it’s wolves, bulls, butchers or taxi drivers, Scorsese’s complicated anti-heroes navigate mean streets of their own morality, torn between rebellion and acceptance, sin and redemption. While his characters spiral out of control, Scorsese captures every frame with masterly control.” The exhibition will feature over 600 objects (including costumes, hand annotated film scripts, film stills plus more) and a selection of footage of his work in  film, documentary and is curated by the Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum for Film and Television, Berlin. When: 26 May – 18 September Where: ACMI, Federation Square Visit the website here.  

Wine and Cheese Fest

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The Wine and Cheese Fest returns this weekend and this year they are in a brand new location! Following the great success of the 2014 and 2015 spring events at Seaworks in Williamstown, The Wine and Cheese Fest is moving to the Meat Market heritage building in North Melbourne with new autumn outlook. Take a wander through the various stalls on offer with over 40+ exhibitors showcasing their best cheeses and wine! There’ll also be live entertainment including a jazz band and DJ, plus take part in the annual  Grape Stomp Comp and win a prize! When: April 10, 11am – 7pm Where: Meat Market, 3 Blackwood St,  North Melbourne Visit the website here.  

The 5 Events You Can’t Miss this April

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The days are getting shorter, the nights longer, but that doesn’t mean that Melbourne is slowing down in any way! Check out our pick of the best events this April. Cuddle all the dogs at the Dog Lovers Show! April 29 – May 1. A family friendly event that where you’ll get to meet all kinds of pooches, big and small. There’ll be over 200 stalls where you can learn about the ins and outs of owning and caring for a dog, get some doggy face painting and last but not least meet Dr Chris Brown from Bondi Vet.   Explore the history of Australian Fashion at the NGV. 5 March – 31 July. Walk through the history of Australian Fashion at the NGV’s latest exhibition: 200 Years of Australian Fashion. Featuring over 120 works from more than ninety designers, including Dion Lee, Ellery and Romance was born. This is a must for all the fashionistas. Catch a film at the Spanish Film Festival 13 April – 1 May. This year’s program is filled with a …

Dog Lovers, this show is for you!

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What better way to spend your weekend than going to the Dog Lovers Show? Last year it was voted Best Australian Show in 2015 and they are sure to set the records again this year! This family friendly show will have you up close and personal with the cutest pooches, big and small.  Please take note that you CANNOT bring your own pet along. However, there are 500 beautiful dogs that you’ll be able to pet at the show, along with 200+ exhibitors to keep you busy. Here are some highlights that we’ve picked out: Royal Canine Arena Love Bondi Vet? Well, here is your chance to see Dr. Chris Brown and watch incredibly talented dogs compete for the Dog High Jump! On top of that, you will get to meet Dr. Anthony Bennett and Dr. James Carroll from Village Vets. KONG Celebrity Vet Stage Want to learn more about dogs to be an even better Dog Lover? At KONG Celebrity Vet Stage is where you get free talks, educational programs and tips from the …

Velvet

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After dazzling audiences around the globe, VELVET arrives at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Continuing to defy expectations with an electrifying trip to a world of glamour & abandon. A raucous & seductive fusion of disco, dance, burlesque & circus. It shocks, surprises & scintillates at every turn. It’s a party, it’s dangerous, it’s a showcase fuelled by an exhilarating disco soundtrack that never lets up from the opening moments. Channeling the Studio 54 nightclub vibe, this circus/cabaret show is one not to be missed. When: Until 17 April Where: Merlyn Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse Visit the website here.