This Week in Melbourne: What's On #674

Published: Tue, 11/26/19

 
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Newsletter: This Week 26 November - 2 December 2019

 
Newsletter: This Week 26 November - 2 December 2019
 
Newsletter | #674
Things to do in marvellous Melbourne
26th November 2019 - 2nd December 2019

AUS-X Open Melbourne
Australian All Star Cheer & Dance Championship
Cake Bake & Sweets Show
Carman's Women's Fun Run
Carols in Canterbury Gardens
Cat Lovers Show
Christmas Festival
Coburg Night Market
Come From Away
Festival X
Flight | Multi-Sensory Journey
Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights
Glenroy Art Group Inc Art & Craft Show
Gumbuya Sounds of Nature | Music Festival
Myer Christmas Windows
Opera in the Bowl
Paris to Provence | French Festival
Rose Garden Open Weekend
SalamFest
The 5K Foam Fest
Unleashed: Dogs & Owners Day
Velvet, Iron, Ashes | Ashes Urn Exhibition
 
Melbourne
 

Cat Lovers Show

 
Cats, festival, animals, pets, education, adoption
 
- 30th November - 1st December 2019 ⌘ Royal Exhibition Building
 
This November, the Cat Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Buildin with is a veritable feline festival, containing everything for and about Cats in the one place, where all aspects of Cat ownership are celebrated.
   
Melbourne
 

Coburg Night Market

 
Now over one big weekend
 
- Thursday 28th November 2019 - Sunday 1st December 2019
⌘ Bridges Reserve, Coburg
 
Held over four consecutive days, the market feature the same food, shopping, bars and stage program you have grown to know and love. So much delicious food, beautiful hand-made artisan wares and relaxed Coburg vibe make it a great occasion for families and friends planning end of year get togethers.
   
Melbourne
 

Velvet Iron Ashes | Ashes Urn Exhibition

 
Free exhibition
 
- Until 12 July 2020 ⌘ State Library
 
Velvet Iron Ashes opens up a new way of seeing our history and reveals as never before how our stories intersect. Find out how the armour of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly is connected to cricket's celebrated Ashes Urn, how fairy floss is connected to Victoria's Latrobe Valley electricity industry and why the granddaughter of one of our prime ministers once wore a glittering velvet cloak that symbolised the Murray-Darling irrigation scheme.
   
Melbourne
 

Cake Bake & Sweets Show

 
Masterclass Family Workshop Food Theatre
 
- 29th November 2019 - 1st December 2019
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
 
The Cake Bake & Sweets Show will return to Melbourne this November, giving those in attendance the chance to experience the country's sweetest event devoted to the world of baking, cake decorating and all things sweet and delicious.
   
Melbourne
 

Rose Garden Open Weekend

 
Gardens Buddhism meditation Tibet temple roses
 
- Saturday 30th November 2019 - Sunday 1st December 2019 ⌘ Tibetan Buddhist Society
 
The Rose Garden Open Weekend is open from 12 noon to 4 pm each day. Entry is free. As well as a multitude of beautiful colourful rose bushes the gardens also feature salvias California redwoods golden robinias and a lake. Also set within the grounds is a beautiful traditional Tibetan temple one of few in the Western world.
   
Melbourne
 

Paris to Provence | French Festival

 
pop-up French village, France, Family
 
- Friday 29th November 2019 - Sunday 1st December 2019 ⌘ Como House & Garden
 
Paris to Provence returns to South Yarra for three days of good food, wine and music. Melbourne's French expats, Francophiles and bon vivants will gather to soak up the atmosphere, food, drink and activities.
   
Melbourne
 

AUS-X Open

 
Supercross and action sports
 
- Saturday 30th November 2019 ⌘ Marvel Stadium
 
The Monster Energy AUS-X Open Melbourne promises to be the biggest off-road motorcycle racing and action sports event in Australian history with Supercross, Freestyle Motocross, live music, pyrotechnics and non-stop entertainment all under one roof on November 30, 2019.
   
Melbourne
 

Myer Christmas Windows

 
Family Christmas Things to do exhibition
 
- Daily ⌘ Myer's Bourke Street Mall Windows
 
Myer Christmas Windows is a free exhibition open every day 7am - 11pm. The 2019 theme is based on the Gumnut Babies by May Gibbs.
   
Melbourne
 

Queens of the Damned - Prison Dinner Experience

 
The Gaol Experience Theatre Restaurant
 
- Saturday 14th December 2019 ⌘ Old Melbourne Gaol
 
You have been sentenced to an evening behind bars at Melbourne's MOST WANTED night out! Be brought to face justice as you check in to the ultimate Dinner Theatre experience at the Old Melbourne Gaol City Watch House...
   
Melbourne
 

Carman's Women's Fun Run

 
Sussan Women Charity Fundraiser
 
- Sunday 1st December 2019 ⌘ Catani Gardens
 
On Sunday 1 December women of all ages and fitness levels will turn St Kilda's Catani Garden's to a shade of pink for the 32nd annual Carman's Women's Fun Run in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
   
Melbourne
 

The 5K Foam Fest

 
Fun Run, Family Event, Fitness Event
 
- Saturday, November 30th, 2019 ⌘ St Anne's Vineyards
 
The 5K Foam Fest offers anyone aged 8 years and above a unique twist on a five kilometre fun run with 22 exhilarating obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam providing a fun challenge for those of all ages and abilities.
   
Melbourne
 

Summer Night Market | Queen Vic Market

 
Food drinks entertainment nights
 
- Wednesday nights 5pm to 10pm ⌘ Queen Victoria Market
 
Melbourne's original and favourite Night Market returns to Queen Vic Market for its biggest summer yet. Explore all the delicious street food stalls great shopping and enjoy free live entertainment.
   
Melbourne
 

Opera in the Bowl

 
The most famous arias, under the stars - FREE!
 
- Saturday 30th November 2019 ⌘ Sidney Myer Music Bowl
 
Opera Australia presents Mazda Opera in the Bowl. Hear our brightest stars perform opera's most famous tunes under the stars. The magnificent sound of Orchestra Victoria fills the night. The singers' voices soar into the open air.
   
Melbourne
 

Unleashed: Dogs & Owners Day

 
Dogs day out, family, pets, owners
 
- Saturday, November 30, 2019 ⌘ Yarraville Gardens
 
Animal Rescues/Shelters, Pet Related Businesses, WD Zen Dog Zone, Live DJ's and Acoustic Artists, Keynote Speakers, Xmas Doggy Photobooth, Face Painting for the kids, Sausage Sizzle with Vegan Options, A HUUUUGE Raffle, Roving Pooch Comps, Prizes & Giveaways
   
Melbourne
 

Flight


Multi-Sensory Journey Things to do 3D

Until 8th December 2019 ⌘ Queensbridge Square Southbank

FLIGHT is a multi-sensory multi-universal journey in complete darkness. DARKFIELD use their signature combination of binaural (3D) sound movement and sensory deprivation to manipulate the audience's sense of reality in the darkness.
   
Melbourne
 

SalamFest

 
Muslim Arts Festival
 
November 30, Federation Square, 1 pm - 9 pm
 
Journey through the world of Muslim arts and culture
 
December 1, Queen Victoria Market, 10 am-4 pm
 
Journey through the Muslim World of Food
 
Join in and celebrate this festival of peace. Experience and understand Muslim culture. Celebrate our traditions. Revel in the music and experience the mysticism of beats from the Muslim world.
   
Melbourne
 

Live Shows


Gig guide live music music festivals rock concerts coming to Melbourne.
                         
Melbourne
 

Festival X

 
Music Festival, Hip Hop, Electronic and Pop music
 
- Sunday 1st December 2019 ⌘ Melbourne Showgrounds
 
The inaugural festival lineup features Aussie favourite and multiple Grammy, Billboard and Brit Award winner, the inimitable Calvin Harris. The massive lineup also includes a range of Grammy, Billboard and ARIA Award winning artists, currently performing on the biggest international stages and festivals across the globe.
   
Melbourne
 

Shared Christmas at Werribee Zoo


Christmas Party Eat out

- Friday 29 November 2019 ⌘ Werribee Open Range Zoo

Join our exciting and UNIQUE Christmas Party that's all-inclusive: Entertainment Styling Canapes Dinner & Drinks (plus a safari ride and an animal Hippo encounter).
   
Melbourne
 

Magic & Illusion Show


Things to do dinner and show magic & illusion

- Friday Nights ⌘ Marriott Melbourne Hotel

Witness miracles upclose at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show showcased every Friday at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
   
Melbourne
 

Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo

 
Family experience adventure animals
 
- Until March 2020 ⌘ Werribee Open Range Zoo
 
Spend an incredible night out with some of the world's most iconic animals. Adventure onto the Savannah for a guided sunset tour feast with friends at an intimate dinner and enjoy an immersive performance that showcases the rhythm of Africa.
   
Melbourne
 

American Express Openair Cinema

 
Outdoor cinema films movie under the stars
 
- Until 20 December 2019 ⌘ St Kilda
 
Bringing a season of good times with live music sunset drinks food fun and films. The early return of the popular outdoor cinema this spring will play host to an array of festival-vibe entertainment with some exclusive benefits available for American Express Card Members.
   
Melbourne
 

Melbourne's Christmas Festival

 
Christmas Square, Gingerbread Village, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Projections
 
- Sat 30 Nov - Tue 24 Dec
 
The annual Christmas festival transforms the city into a magical place and celebrates the spirit of Christmas in true Melbourne style. Between Christmas drinks and shopping for gifts, party food and something nice to wear, Christmas can be an expensive time of year. Never fear, there's plenty of free festive fun in Melbourne, from a rendezvous with Santa to Myer's famous Christmas windows.
   
Melbourne
 

Come From Away | A New Musical


Show musical stage show theatre

- Matinee and Nightly ⌘ Comedy Theatre

Best Musical: COME FROM AWAY takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that put their lives on hold and opened their homes to this world of strangers.
   
Melbourne
 

This Weekend..


Things to do in Melbourne this weekend
                                   
Melbourne
 

Markets Near You

 
Balwyn Primary School Carnival, SPAN Community Christmas Market, River Studios Christmas Market, Deutsche Schule Christmas Market, Mermaid Sorority: Christmas Makers Market, Vegan Christmas Market, Cheeky Monkey Market, Eaglemont Village Artisan Market, Brunswick East Primary School Twilight Market, Link Up Market, St Kilda Twilight Market, Boho Luxe Market, Point Cook Market, Boroondara Farmers' Market, Fitzroy Market, Eltham Community Market, Kangaroo Flat Market, Rose Street Artists' Market
       

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