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Win x1 double pass to the Amazon Prime Lounge for AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN-AIR CINEMAS

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****COMPETITION TIME*** Following another sterling season at St Kilda in November 2018, American Express Open-air Cinemas has announced 25 events at its brand-new location for summer 2019; Yarra Park. The venue is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, boasting stunning Melbourne skyline views. Here is your chance to Win x1 double pass to the Amazon Prime Lounge Simply share this post on Facebook and tag us @weknowmelbourne (your profile must be public so we can see the share!). Get a bigger chance to win by filling the form below. Competition closes on 15thFebruary 2019.

BECOME THE ONE

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Become the One is a story we have never seen or even heard of but which would, surely, exist. The play develops around the couple’s budding romance and ongoing partnership by focusing on their shared domestic life. Following a flirtatious first meeting when Noah is contracted as Tom’s cleaner, the two soon start cohabiting and indulging in teasing pillow talk, bubbling sexual energy, and happy moments, like knitting, together. The outside world peeps into their sanctuary through references to the media surrounding Tom’s athletic status, a point of tension resulting in climatic moments. Become the One is a tragedy representative not only of queer athletes and their partners but of the Australian Football League’s persistence in modelling a repressive narrative of masculinity and heteronormativity to a nation.  Venue: Main Theatre – Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park Duration: (70 mins) Date: 6th to 9th February 2019 More info here

The Classics are back across Stonnington this summer

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Music lovers will be able to enjoy free performances from some of Australia’s best loved singers when The Classics concert series returns to Stonnington’s parks and gardens this summer. Performers at The Classics concert series include Rob Mills, Vika and Linda Bull, Bobby Fox and Olivia Cranwell with the concerts set to cover the genres of Opera – 2 February, Broadway – 9 February and Symphony – 23 February. City of Stonnington Mayor, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, congratulated the series’ artistic directors for bringing together an exciting range of talent from across the musical landscape. “Thanks to the commitment and vision of The Classics’ artistic directors, our community will enjoy some fantastic music and performances,” said Cr Stefanopoulos. “I encourage everyone to get along to these performances, which will take place outdoors in Stonnington’s historic parks and gardens,” added Cr Stefanopoulos. The Classics: Opera, Saturday 2 February, 7.30pm at Victoria Gardens, High Street, Prahran. Award winning Australian director, Cameron Menzies will bring Puccini’s La Boheme to the stage with an abridged version of this classic opera, performed in the round. You can look forward …

Head to Hawker Hall to Celebrate Chinese New Year

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Feast your way into the Lunar New Year with Hawker Hall’s Chinese New Year Banquet, exclusively available on Tuesday February 5th, from 5pm. Featuring a five-course banquet menu, with plenty ofChinese-inspired dishes fit for an emperor. Devour Yee Sang, Seafood Stuffed Doughnuts, Chicken and Garlic Chive Pearly Dumplings, and White Fish and Water Spinach Golden Dumplings. Also, on the menu is Short and Long Duck Soup Cup, Soy Braised Pork Belly, Pan Seared ‘Nyonya’ Style Fish Fillet, Many Treasure Lotus Leaf Rice and Kai Lan. Finish the night on a sweet spot with Toasted Coconut, Jelly, Pandan Sago. Available for groups of any size from 5pm, the banquet costs $68 per person. Yum Cha: Back by popular demand, and every weekend in February, Hawker Hall’s popular Yum Cha is back. Dine in every Saturday and Sunday from February 2nd between 11am-4pm and enjoy six courses of HH’s style Yum Cha for $38pp. Hawker Hall’s Yum Cha menu includes a choice of, Five Spiced Chicken Ribs, BBQ Pork Bun, Poached Chicken with Green Beans, Fried Squid and Choi Sum, plus more. Hawker Hall will …

The Espy

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Saint Kilda’s iconic Esplanade Hotel fondly known as The Espy, opened its doors to the public November last year. The hotel went through a massive revamp and the wait was absolutely worth it! The hotel was built in 1878 and stands as one of the most prominent 19th-century resort hotels in Victoria. The Espy also remains one of the longest running live music venue in Australia. Aside from the breath-taking ocean views and sunsets, The Espy spoils you with variety, featuring live music stages, dining options including a flavour-filled Cantonese restaurant and 12 bars across 5 levels. Options, options and more options!

Midsumma Review: Rebel

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It’s been three years this January since the passing of legendary rock star David Bowie, and since his death many tribute shows have popped up – but none have pushed the boundaries of blended performance crafts quite like Rebel. Premiering as part of the 2019 Midsumma Festival program, and choreographed, directed and produced by Melbourne’s Highwire Entertainment, Rebel is a solid act, combining music, circus acrobatics and visual art into a live concert, glam rock and roll cabaret with heart stopping physical feats, a costume selection to die for and enough talent to make you sick. We witnessed roller skating trapeze, a hoops routine performed in eleven inch wedges, flames, flare and a bloke working an aerial pole in a pair of high top chucks like it was nothing, backed by a band of triple talented musicians. Bowie’s best hits were brought to life by the exceptionally charismatic Stewart Reeve, who’s amazing voice features enough embodiment of the Thin White Duke to bring each song perfectly to life, but still retain his own vocal flavour. …

WIN: 1 x Double pass to Barefoot Cinema

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****COMPETITION TIME*** Barefoot Cinema Returns for Summer 18/19. Win x1 double pass and celebratesummer in quintessential Australian style. Fusing spectacular settings with the silver screen, Melbourne’s beloved Barefoot Cinema is back for the 2018 / 19 summer. Recline in the breath-taking surrounds of Point Nepean in Portsea, The Briars in Mount Martha or the heritage-listed and majestic gardens of Ripponlea Estate as a sensational program of films lights up under the stars. Launching Boxing Day, Barefoot Cinema will host 44 evening screenings with the program consisting of family-friendly favourites, cult hits, musicals, comedies, and some of the best films of 2018. Here is your chance to win 1 x double pass on us. Simply share this post on Facebook and tag us @weknowmelbourne (your profile must be public so we can see the share!). Get a bigger chance to win by filling the form below. Competition closes on 28thJanuary 2019.

Australia Day Festival

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Australia Day is a significant celebration for the Greater Dandenong community with over 11,000 local residents expected to enjoy the festival with family, neighbours and friends. Australia Day presents a great opportunity for people of different backgrounds and experiences to gather together and reflect on what it means to be Australian, and to celebrate the things we have in common. The award winning Australia Day Festival will be held in Dandenong Park, corner of Pultney and Foster streets on Saturday 26 January 2019, from 3pm to 9.30pm. This all-ages event will include a Flag Raising Ceremony and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards on the main stage. This free family friendly event will feature two stages with live entertainment, roving performers, a dedicated food court, community and market stalls, exciting rides ($2-$6), free family activities, and will conclude with a grand fireworks finale at 9.25pm. For extra fun, ride your bike to the event and receive two free ride tokens and valet bike parking. Event highlights: Australia Day Award Ceremony Cultural performances on the Main Stage …

Village Market comes to Werribee Zoo

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Werribee Open Range Zoo’s lawns will come to life this February and March with the Village Market. Stalls, performances, food, drink and craft activities will infuse each Sunday with all the colours and flavours of Africa in this brand-new experience. What: Village Market is a new Sunday experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo featuring stalls, musical performances, food, drink and craft activities. When: 11am – 3pm each Sunday in February and March 2019. Cost: Free with a general admission ticket (kids under 16 free on weekends). Food, drink and wares available for purchase.

Unveiling of the biggest rhino sculpture in Melbourne

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On 2nd February 2019, the Melbourne public will be bewildered by the unveiling of The Wonderful Two, which will offer the creation of lifelong memories through a unique and interactive sculpture experience. The bronze immortalization of Najin and Fatu by Australian eco-warrior artists Gillie and Marc will be instrumental in bringing hope to the survival of rhinos! The sculpture will be proudly launched at Republica, St. Kilda Sea Baths, right on the St Kilda foreshore, on Melbourne’s second most visited destination, St Kilda Beach. This is an incredible location that will give visibility and create awareness for this very important cause, so Gillie and Marc are extremely grateful for this opportunity. The sculpture is set to be aligned with the hashtag #LoveTheLast. Visitors will be asked to take a photo with the artwork and share it with the hashtag, jump starting efforts to spread critical awareness. Signage will also educate, and direct the public to a donations page set-up for Najin and Fatu, so they can live out their much-deserved final days in peace at Ol …