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Negroni Week

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Drink for a cause and celebrate the bittersweet orange tipple during Negroni Week. From June 6-12, various venues across Melbourne will be donating $1 for every Negroni sold to select charities.  Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, Negroni Week initially launched in 2013 as a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and an effort to raise money for charitable causes around the world. Now in it’s fourth year, the week has raised close to $500 000 for charitable causes. We Know Melbourne tip: We recommend trying out Bomba or Añada who will be donating $1 for every Negroni sold to the Sacred Heart Mission. Visit the Negroni Week website.

Melbourne Tea Festival

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This May, the Melbourne Tea Festival will celebrate the specialty loose leaf tea. Wander through the tea market and discover some of the best artisanal teas around, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, indulge in a sweet treat or sit down and enjoy a cup of tea in the brew lounge. Participate in hands-on sessions and tasting with workshops hosted by leading industry specialists. The festival day will have two elements, a tea market – featuring dozens of stallholders; and a program of ticketed workshops – where you can immerse yourself in the world of tea with some of Australia’s leading tea specialists, as they host educational talks, tastings, demonstrations and hands-on sessions. When: 29 May 2016 Where: Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Visit the Melbourne Tea Festival website.  

Fiesta Malaysia

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Fiesta Malaysia is back for another year! With more food stalls, an exciting line-up of performances, and tons of surprises in store for you, this year’s fiesta promises to be the best one yet. Experience a taste of Malaysia without the cost of a plane ticket. Best of all, entry is free which means more money to spend on curries, roti and nasi lemaks! When: 21 May 2016 Where: Federation Square Visit the Fiesta Malaysia website.

Explore the Melbourne Aquarium After Dark

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The Melbourne Aquarium are opening after dark. Experience an unforgettable start to the weekend with a group of friends or work mates and enjoy a fantastic night of great food, drinks and music as you journey through SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium’s zones of discovery, featuring one of the world’s largest saltwater crocodiles! All ticket holders will receive a welcome cocktail, plus you’ll be able to drink your way through unlimited sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, soft drink, juice, mineral water. Finger food will also be served throughout the evening including cold canapés, hot canapés, hot grazing dishes, dessert canapés Experience the aquarium in a whole new light as you explore amazing displays, including the spectacular Fish Bowl exhibit! When: 6pm – 9pm,  27 May,  24 June, 26 August, 30 September, 28 October, Where: Melbourne Aquarium Visit the Melbourne Aquarium website.

Melbourne Truffle Festival

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Ah the truffles! They’re elusive, exotic, unique – and shrouded in secrecy and mystique. But come this June, you’ll be able to learn all about the delights of this  mysterious delight including its history, folklore, stories and people at The Melbourne Truffle Festival. There’ll be all sorts of shows from masterchef demonstrations to decadent dinners and a mini festival at Prahran Market. If you’re up for more of an adventure there’s also the Truffle Hunt where you can hunt for truffles in the cold morning mist with the truffle sniffing dogs. Highlights include: Truffle Melbourne @ Prahran Markets 17 -19 June: Live chef demonstrations by our hottest truffle chefs along with truffle tastings and free specialist food photography workshops on Saturday & Sunday Truffle Melbourne’s Craft Day Out Masterclass 10 July: A whole day of truffle discovery with passionate artisan craftspeople- learn how to make truffled cheeses, charcuterie, beer and spirits in an inspiring setting with a combination of workshops and hands on classes. Truffle Melbourne Pop Up weekend @ Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula: 15 – …

Italian Wine & Food Festival

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Enjoy everything that’s good about eating and dining in Italy at the Italian Wine & Food Festival. Debuting this year, the festival will bring together the best Italian cooks from Melbourne including Johnny di Francesco (400 Gradi) and Rosa Mitchell (Rosa’s Canteen + Rosa’s Kitchen) who will be headlining the show. Shop until your heart’s  content with over 200 of Italy’s finest wines plus salumi, cheese, pasta, coffee, olive oil, gelato and pastries at the Gourmet Traveller Food Market. If you want to learn how to cook authentic Italian cuisine like Nonno, there’s be demonstrations from 400 Gradi, Caterina’s Cucina e Bar, 38 Chairs, Trattoria Emilia, La Bonta, Bar Idda and Saluministi. Spend the whole day there or even make a night of it with DJs playing the best Italian vinyl and European track until 9pm. Buon appetito! When: 11am – 9pm, Sunday 29 May Where: Royal Exhibition Building Visit the Melbourne Italian Wine & Food Festival website.  

Get your body moving at a Silent Yoga Disco

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If you’re anything like us, you’ll be struggling to find the motivation to exercise in this colder weather. The old boring routine at the gym doesn’t seem to be as fun in winter, especially when you could be sitting in front of the TV or drinking vinos next to a fireplace. Enter Flow After Dark Silent Yoga Disco! After a massive sold-out Sydney event, the next chapter is coming to Melbourne this May The Disco session will be 90 minutes of all-level Vinyasa Yoga led by Flow Athletic co-founder, Kate Kendall, to the fluid beats of Sydney DJ, James Mack. Partnering with Silent Sounds, Style Runner is bringing fun back to winter exercise. When: 7pm – 9pm, Tuesday, 14 June 2016 Where: Melbourne Town Hall Visit the Flow After Dark website.

Festival of Steve

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A day for the modern man. Celebrating the dapper gentleman, the annual Festival of Steve returns to Melbourne this May. Taking on a new location at Federation Square, the festival will gather designers, retailers, purveyors of classic merchandise, stylists and outfitters to rejoice in being a thoroughly modern gentleman. This year’s program will include a series of talks: 12pm – Scorsese Curator Talk. Presented by ACMI in partnership with Festival of Steve. 2pm – Scorsese, Style and Masculinity. Presented by ACMI in partnership with Festival of Steve. 4pm – The Rise of Men’s Style. Presented by Festival of Steve in partnership with Executive Style. Along with the talks, you’ll be able to taste some of Melbourne’s finest food and beverages while chatting to some of the best-groomed men of Melbourne. Get your beard oil ready! When: 11am – 6pm, Saturday 28 May Where: Federation Square Visit the Festival of Steve website.

Architects of Beauty

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This May, the biggest names in beauty come together for the launch of inaugural innovation event series, Architects of Beauty. Consisting of 15 different industry-led masterclasses, the program is designed to educate and inspire in the domains of makeup, skincare and fragrance. Architects of Beauty will be held at Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre from Friday 6 May until Sunday 22 May 2016. There’s be all the best in makeup brands there including official makeup artist for CHANEL Australia, Victoria Baron, who joins the line up to host an exclusive masterclass. Highpoint customers will also have access to workshops by leading beauty retailers including Dior, MAC and Laura Mercier. Discover the latest makeup trends for Autumn/Winter, create your signature scent, make organic skincare products and learn new techniques from leading makeup artists. The full program includes: *Thursday 12 May – MAC Techniques (12pm and 2pm) *Friday 13 May – Bold Beauty with YSL for David Jones (12pm and 6pm) *Saturday 14 May – Flawless Face with Laura Mercier for David Jones (12pm and 2pm) *Sunday 15 …