Melbourne Newsletter No.418

Published: Tue, 01/06/15

What's On this Week | 6 - 12 January 2015

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

Tuesday 6th January 2015 to Monday 12th January 2015

Welcome to our first newsletter for 2015. Fairly quiet out there in the coming week with many of you still on holiday, but we have a few events of interest.

OK, we have you covered if you are getting married, on school holidays, enjoy going to the park, play with model planes or simply like having fun.

Melbourne is marvellous.
MelB

Ticket Give-Away

Melbourne Magic Show

Dinner & Show!

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.

Showcased in Melbourne's 5 Star Marriott Hotel, this is an entertainment experience like no other. BOOK NOW!

Dinner and show package is now available, more details can be found at www.impossibleoccurrences.com.au

Best part is we are giving away 5 double passes to January shows!

Next: Friday 23rd January 2015 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Marriott Melbourne Hotel
Bookings: Book Online
Event Listing: More..

Free Movies in Western Suburbs

Twilight Movies in the Park

As the sun sets in the west, gather your friends, family and neighbours to share an evening under the stars while watching a family favourite movie.

All movies commence at 8.30pm. Pre-movie entertainment starts from 7.30pm.

Friday 9 January
Movie: Muppets Most Wanted
Hansen Reserve, West Footscray

Friday 16 January
Movie: Frozen
Kinder Smith Reserve, Braybrook

Friday 23 January
Movie: Mr Peabody and Sherman
Yarraville Gardens, Yarraville

Friday 30 January
Movie: Lego Movie
Skinner Reserve, Braybrook

Event Listing: More..

Fitzroy Gardens

Sunset Series

Presented by the City of Melbourne, the Sunset Series is a celebration of summer in the city, held in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

The annual summer event will take place at sunset on the Stage Lawn in Fitzroy Gardens over the second and third weekends in January.

Enjoy free live music and dance workshops. Hang out with your friends and family, bring a picnic, have a dance and relax on the grass as the sun goes down. Some of Melbourne's favourite food trucks will be on-site to provide tasty treats.

Saturday 10 January:
5-5.45pm Beautiful Beasts
6-6.45pm Dash
7-7.45pm APES
8-8.45pm Echo Drama

Sunday 11 January:
Melbourne Salsa Dance Workshop with Live Latin Band

Saturday 17 January:
5-5.45pm Dan Flynn and the State of Things
6-6.45pm The Tiger and Me
7-7.45pm Passerine
8-8.45pm Madre Monte

Sunday 18 January:
Rhythm and Spice Bollywood Dance Workshop

Sunset Series is a glass-free event.

Event Listing: More..

Model Airplanes

F-1 Air Race Sandown

The F-1 Air Race Sandown is fast, furious and fun.

This event will have the best of the best, from world class pilots and drivers to some of the best models in the world.

Formula 1 Air Race

High speed Pylon Racing at over 320km/h

Best Scale Models in the World

Unbelievable Aerobatics

Extreme Helicopters

Exciting Jets up to 300km / hour

Dragsters

Extreme off road warriors

Rockstar boats

plus more!

An all day spectacular, this event will provide an awesome atmosphere, entertainment and fun for enthusiasts and families alike.

When: Sunday 11th January 2014 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Sandown Racecourse | Springvale
Event Listing: More..

Wedding Expo's

Melbourne Bridal and Honeymoon Expo

Melbourne's favourite major summer bridal exhibition for 2015 is back again in January at The Melbourne Exhibition Centre, and the 2015 Melbourne Bridal & Honeymoon Expo is better than ever!

This one day massive bridal event will showcase Melbourne's elite and premier wedding suppliers all under one roof.

When: Sunday 11th January 2014 - 9am to 4pm
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Event Listing: More..

Ultimate Bridal Expo

This amazing event will feature beautiful aisles of exclusive displays from over 200 of the best bridal retailers available today. You are sure to find everything you need to plan your perfect wedding under the one roof.

Whether you have just become engaged and need to know everything or if you have almost finished most of your planning and just what to see what is the latest trends in theming, decorating or the hottest place to book your honeymoon, or somewhere in between, this is the bridal expo for you.

When: 10-11 January 2014 - 10am to 5pm
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
Event Listing: More..

Summer Kids

School Holiday Guide

Our exclusive guide to keep the kids entertained during the Summer School Holidays.

Be sure to check in regularly for updates on things to do including information for children's activities and care programs, festivals, exhibitions, shows, attractions and events operating throughout the school holiday period...