This Week in Melbourne: What's On #676

Published: Tue, 12/10/19

Newsletter: This Week 10 - 16 December 2019

Newsletter | #676
Things to do in marvellous Melbourne
10th December 2019 - 16th December 2019

75 Nam Am Nhac Vietnam: Australia Tour
African Music and Cultural Festival
Animalia in Sand | Sand Sculpting Exhibition
Carols by Candlelight at Montsalvat
Charlie's Angels
Cinema Pop Up - Frankston
Come From Away | A New Musical
Elton John | Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Fountain of Goose: Federation Square
Friend in Me: Carols by Daylight
Harry Potter Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Hay Mate: A Bush Christmas Appeal
Jo Koy: Just Kidding World Tour
Melbourne's Christmas Festival
Myer Christmas Windows
Presidents Cup
Santa's Magical Kingdom
Shared Christmas Party at Melbourne Zoo
Sugar Republic's Christmasland
Tanglin Gin Tiffin High Tea
Velvet, Iron, Ashes | Ashes Urn Exhibition
VR Experience - save 20%

Hay Mate: A Bush Christmas Appeal

Fundraiser farmers charity concert

- Sunday 15th December 2019 ⌘ Mornington Racecourse

A Bush Christmas Appeal brings together a cast of Aussie entertainers to raise funds for Rural Aid. Featuring Farnham Jon Stevens Daryl Braithwaite Vanessa Amorosi The Black Sorrows with Vika and Linda Bull Russell Morris John Williamson Tim Wheatley All Our Exes Live in Texas and Little Georgia.

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African Music and Cultural Festival

Music, dancing, arts, cultural performances and African food

- Saturday 14th December 2019 ⌘ Federation Square

12 hours of free non-stop entertainment, from live music to dance, fashion, market stalls, DJs and drumming.

Cinema Pop Up - Frankston

Family, movies, outdoor

- 12-15 December 2019 ⌘ George Pentland Botanic Gardens

Cinema Pop Up is a community based event hosting family friendly movies under the stars for four nights only. Elf, Coco, Aladdin and Home Alone.

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Melbourne's Christmas Festival

Christmas Square Gingerbread Village Decorations 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.

Harry Potter Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Family, children, Magical Christmas Quest, Christmas Festival

- Sunday 15th December 2019 ⌘ Melbourne

Harry Potter lovers! It's time to dust off your wizard robes, grab your broomstick and get ready for a magical adventure in Melbourne. Solve cryptic clues, complete activities and discover the secrets of our city in this very special scavenger hunt, developed in partnership with JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Presidents Cup 2019

World-class team competition

- 9-15 December 2019 ⌘ Royal Melbourne Golf Club

The 13th Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, the only international venue to host the event 3 times. Top players from the United States are pitted against an International Team culled from the ranks of the finest golfers outside Europe.

Animalia in Sand | Sand Sculpting Exhibition

World's first Sand Sculpting Exhibition with augmented reality technology

- Until April 2020 ⌘ Boneo Discovery Park

Animalia in Sand brings to life the much-loved classic children's book by Graeme Base through 26 giant sand sculptures created by some of the world's most renowned sand sculptors. See the sculptures come alive through our innovative sand and screen immersive experience.

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 velvet cloak that symbolised the Murray-Darling irrigation scheme.

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.

Santa's Magical Kingdom

Daily uids Family Christmas Circus

- Until Christmas Eve ⌘ Caulfield Racecourse

Christmas comes alive at Santa's Magical Kingdom with an interactive walk-through wonderland that includes everything you love about the festive season. Enjoy Snow Land where the snow falls decorate your own gingerbread at Gingerbread Land meet Mrs Claus at the Story time ares write a letter to Santa meet Santa and unlimited amusement rides.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 performance that showcases the rhythm of Africa.

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.

Shared Christmas Party at Melbourne Zoo

Christmas, Party, Food,

- Thursday 19 December 2019 ⌘ Melbourne Zoo

Looking for an exciting and unique Christmas Party that's all-inclusive: Entertainment, Styling, Canapes & Drinks with everything already organised? Then our Shared Christmas Party is purrrrfect for small or larger groups looking to have all the bells and whistles that come with a grand end of year celebrations, without having to organise a thing.

Sugar Republic's Christmasland

Sweets Family fun sweet tooth Christmas party packages

- Until 23 December 2019 ⌘ 379 Smith Street Fitzroy

Celebrate Christmas at Melbourne's jolliest pop-up experience! This season the old MacRobertson chocolate factory in Fitzroy has been transformed by Sugar Republic into a celebration of Christmas joy through 10 immersive festive spaces to delight Christmas enthusiasts of any age.

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VR Experience - save 20%

Intro offer: Book by December 31 to save 20%

⌘ Virtual Room | West Melbourne

Blending the escape room concept with a full 3D cinematic experience to deliver a unique, immersive and mind-blowing adventure. Played in groups of 2, 3 or 4 players where each player has their own dedicated room - you will talk to each other, walk around, bend, throw objects and collaborate together to solve the puzzles and challenges.

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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.

Tanglin Gin Tiffin High Tea

Gin, High Tea, Tanglin Gin, Afternoon High Tea, Limited Time

- 18-19 January 2020 ⌘ Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Hailing from Singapore, Tanglin Gin sets the mood for an immersive event with three bespoke cocktails: Summer Gimlet, Tanglin Negroni and the Orchid G&T, accompanied by a culturally-rich menu.

Live Shows

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

Melbourne Zoo Twilights

Rex Orange County

Rod Stewart

Simple Minds

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This Weekend..

Things to do in Melbourne this weekend

75 Nam Am Nhac Vietnam: Australia Tour

Carols by Candlelight at Montsalvat

Charlie's Angels

Elton John | Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour

Fountain of Goose: Federation Square

Friend in Me: Carols by Daylight

Jo Koy: Just Kidding World Tour

Featured Christmas Day

Wednesday 25th December 2019 ⌘ Melbourne

Book Now for Christmas Day dining..

See Christmas Day..

Christmas Day Lunch at Hotel Chadstone

Celebrate Christmas day with friends and family in Melbourne's newest luxury hotel Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel.

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Christmas Day Lunch by the River at Southbank

BearBrass will be open on Christmas Day from 11am we are offering a 3 course Festive Lunch menu with shared entrees a choice of 4 main courses and a shared dessert board for $100 per person.

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Featured New Years Eve

- Tuesday 31st December 2019 ⌘ Melbourne

Book now for these New Years Eve parties.

See New Years Eve..

New Years Eve Docklands - H2o Harbourside

Located on Newquay Promenade, H2oh! is one of Melbourne's exclusive NYE Events. Its without doubt Melbourne's longest running NYE Party & certainly the event that Showcases Melbourne at its best!!

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New Year's Eve at BearBrass Southbank

Secure a sweet spot this NYE at BearBrass right on the banks of the Yarra overlooking the city with midnight fireworks going on above, in front of & around you.

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New Year's Eve Waterfront Party at Ludlow Bar

Let us look after you this NYE at Ludlow from 7pm enjoy a premium canape & drinks package the atmosphere is electric with party goers wandering the promenade DJs cranking the party dance tunes and culminating at midnight with the incredible views of the Melbourne Fireworks going off from all the city roof tops in front of and around you.

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Hophaus Summer Garden NYE Festival

With one of the best vantage points in Southbank overlooking the river city and fireworks! Join Hophaus for our Summer Garden NYE Festival with Live Music DJs and the best views of the fireworks.

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New Year's Eve at Temperance Hotel

Join the party at Temperance Hotel on Chapel St to ring in the new year with Melbourne's Best DJs 9pm til late. No Cover Charge. OR indulge in our: VIP COCKTAIL PARTY 7-10pm

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