Melbourne Newsletter No.407

Published: Tue, 10/21/14

What's On this Week | 21-27 October 2014

Dining & Drink | Shopping & Business | Things To Do | What's On

Tuesday 21st October to Monday 27th October 2014

How did that song go? Things, can only get better!

Melbourne enjoyed sensational weather last weekend with a swag of fun things to do and this weekend only gets better.

Melbourne's weather forecast is fine 24-27, which means it could be snowing Saturday afternoon but that aside check out these crackers.

A shout-out for the What's On links below. A search of our calendar for this weekend shows over 400 events in Melbourne. So, take a slow look through the events as there as some events well worth a look.

Enjoy!
MelB

Magic Give-Away

Melbourne Magic Show

Witness the Impossible!

This Friday night in Melbourne's 5 star Marriott hotel witness Impossible Occurrences, one of Melbourne's most exclusive attractions. Award-winning magician Luke Hocking intrigues and amazes with astounding displays of magic, illusion and mind reading. This is an entertainment experience like no other.

Best part is we are giving away 5 double passes to this Friday nights show! Send your name and email for a chance to WIN a Double Pass. Enter Here

When: Friday 24th October 2014
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
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Last Chance

Dreamworks Animation

The must-see Dreamworks Animation that premiered in Melbourne, ends on Sunday.

This wonderful exhibition captures twenty years of friendly ogres and flying dragons.

From the award-winning studio that brought you the animated classics Shrek, Madagascar and the awesome Kung Fu Panda comes the biggest exhibition in ACMI's history - a behind the scenes celebration of 20 years of DreamWorks Animation!

When: Ends Sunday 26 October 2014
Where: Australian Centre for the Moving Image
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Festival

Sandringham Village Festival

A wonderful family day for all the community with activities and fun for everyone.

The community will be able to connect with their local shop keepers as well as local producers of a wide range of the best and freshest food that the region has to offer.

Entry is free and there will be plenty of parking

When: Sunday 26th October 2014 - 9am - 4pm
Where: Melrose, Waltham and Station Streets, Sandringham Village
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Crafty @ Caulfield

The Stitches & Craft Show

The Stitches & Craft Show is Australia's longest running craft event and has gained the reputation as the most innovative and contemporary craft event in Australia.

One of the nation's most loved travelling craft shows with expert retailers, hands-on workshops, cake decorating displays, international textile exhibitions, a yarn bombed car, the latest and hard-to-find products and much more.

When: Thursday 23rd of October 2014 To Sunday 26th of October 2014
Where: Caulfield Racecourse
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Show Off

Bendigo Agricultural Show

Held over two days, the ever-popular Bendigo Agricultural Show will again draw the crowds with fantastic entertainment.

All the usual attractions will be yours to enjoy. There'll be the thrill of collecting the showbags, ranging from old favourites to some exciting new ones, for both children and adults, there'll be animals, including the nursery and horse events, cookery, craft, floral and photography exhibits, and so much more.

When: 24th & 25th October 2014
Where: Prince of Wales Showgrounds | Bendigo
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Live Music

Grand Wazoo

Grand Wazoo is Melbourne's iconic 13 piece Soul Superband with an unsurpassed record for presenting the finest most entertaining and authentic Soul Music experience in Australia continuously since 1981.

This is your chance to see Melbourne royalty, live!

Two shows coming: Thornbury Theatre and Flying Saucer Club @ Elsternwick

When: Saturday 1st November 2014
Where: Flying Saucer Club | Elsternwick
Bookings: trybooking.com
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Pseudo Echo - Live

On the back of their first album release in 15 years, see Pseudo Echo live at Melbourne Public.

Hear all the classic hits plus tracks off the new album Ultraviolet, written and produced by Brian Canham.

Tickets $25, Dinner packages available.

When: Sunday November 2, 2014
Where: Melbourne Public | South Wharf
Tickets: Buy Tickets
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Black Comedy

Jack & Jill: The Devil Chemist of Whitechapel

STEAMPUNK - VAUDEVILLE - CABARET - BLACK COMEDY

Jack and Jill: The Devil Chemists of Whitechapel is a black comedy that tells the torrid tale of two high-class serial killers romancing their way through the seedy underbelly of Victorian London. What's YOUR poison?

Tickets: Full $28 (plus booking fee) Conc $25 (plus booking fee)

When: 13-22 November 2014
Where: Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre | Brunswick
Bookings: trybooking.com
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Peter MacCallum

Ride to Conquer Cancer®

Think of it as a history-making opportunity for you to do something big about cancer, something epic.

Like cycling for two days throughout picturesque Victoria.

All you need is a bike, a helmet and a commitment to make a difference. Register Today.

Find out more at www.conquercancer.org.au or call 1300 00 RIDE [7433].

When: 25-26 October 2014
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Exhibition

The Art of Botanical Illustration

The Friends of The Royal Botanic Gardens are proud to present this beautiful exhibition of over 150 works by leading botanical artists from Australia and the world.

A major fund raising event for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

When: 25 October 2014 - 9 November 2014
Where: Domain House Gallery
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Garage Sales

Garage Sale Day

This Saturday is Australia's annual Garage Sale Day which includes Garage Sale Trail.

This is an excellent opportunity to declutter, reuse, meet your neighbours and make a few extra dollars all at the same time OR go out sale shopping.