This Week in Melbourne: What's On #686

Published: Tue, 02/18/20

Newsletter: This Week 18 - 24 February 2020

Newsletter | #686
Things to do in marvellous Melbourne
18th February 2020 - 24th February 2020

10cc | Zoo Twilights
a-ha with Rick Astley
Affordable Wedding Expo
Ashburton Community Festival
Babylon in the Park
Berwick Show
Bright 'n' Sandy Food & Wine Festival
Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow
Chicago The Musical
Koorie Art Show
Little Italy Food Fest
Margarita Week @ Common Man
Melbourne Women in Film Festival
Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki
National Raspberry Drop Day
Pottery Expo @ Warrandyte
Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo
Shades of Bublé - Tribute to Michael Buble
Splash Festival | Music & Food Festival
Squire's Beer and BBQ Festival
St Patrick's Day @ PJ O'Brien's
St Kilda vs Melbourne | AFLW Women's League
Taco Times at Temperance Hotel
Transitions Film Festival
Vernon Street Festival

Country Victoria Needs Your Help

Head off to the country this weekend

Regional and Country Victorians are doing it tough.. Drought Bush Fires CoronaVirus no tourists.. Show your support: Grab a bite to eat Check out an exhibition Drink something Buy something Stay somewhere over-night go to a market or festival.

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Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow

Caravan and camping show camping caravan travel

- 20 - 24 February 2020 @ Melbourne Showgrounds

For 66 years the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow has been Australia's premier outdoors show. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or looking to get started in the outdoor adventure lifestyle, the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow is the perfect opportunity to see all the industry has to offer in the one place.

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Taco Times at Temperance Hotel

Tacos, Mexican, Bottomless, Margaritas, Corona, Dinner

- Every Thursday to Sunday from 6pm to 8pm @ Temperance Hotel

$59 per person includes a selection of delicious Mexican share plates and drinks include Coronas, Patron Margaritas, Patron Frozen Margaritas & selected Wines.

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Shades of Bublé

A Three-man Tribute to Michael Buble

Direct from New York City, Shades of Bublé - The Three Man Michael Bublé tribute arrives in Australia. Having wowed audiences across the globe with their exciting harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks, the men of Shades deliver a set list ranging from Bublé's Motown hits, through to his Sinatra chart-toppers.

Shades of Bublé Tour

February 29 | Ringwood | Karralyka Centre Buy Tickets

March 5 | Frankston | Arts Centre Buy Tickets

March 18 | South Morang | Plenty Ranges Arts Centre Buy Tickets

March 21 | Geelong | The Playhouse Buy Tickets

March 24 | Werribee | Wyndham Cultural Centre Buy Tickets

March 26 | Dandenong | The Drum Theatre Buy Tickets

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Ashburton Community Festival

great day out for the whole family

- Sunday 23rd February 2020

Traders spill onto the roadway and there are rides, amusements and roving entertainers. Ashburton Idol takes place on the main stage where there is all day entertainment – much of which comes directly from our local community.

Berwick Show

Fun at the Show

- 22 & 23 February 2020 @ Akoonah Park

The Berwick Show Society has a long and proud association with agricultural competition in Victoria, tracing its history back through the Mornington Farmers Society to the founding body in Victoria, the Port Phillip Farmers Society which was established in 1848.

Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo

Entry to the Expo is FREE

- Saturday 22 - Sunday 23rd February @ Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Australia's Biggest & Best Parenting Expo, we bring you up-to-date expert parenting advice and education. We have a full program of free talks by expert specialist speakers on a broad range of relevant topics, hands-on Workshops, and the only place outside of hospitals where women can easily access free antenatal classes.

Splash | Music & Food Festival

music, food, fashion, markets, family

- Saturday 22nd February 2020 @ Seaworks

With an EPIC stage lineup that covers Reggae, Dance Hall, Afrobeats, Jazz and Hip Hop you will need the full 9hrs to explore all the Food Trucks, enjoy the Fashion and check out the Market Stalls.

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Vernon Street Festival

11am - 3pm - Bringing the Inner West Community together

- Sunday, February 23, 2020 @ Vernon Street, South Kingsville

Vernon Street will be holding its 2nd street festival with live music, entertainment, workshops, stalls, petting zoo, face painting and trader activities.

Little Italy Food Fest

Bring the family along for a feast

- Sunday 23rd February 2020 @ Italian Sports Club Werribee

Traditional Italian Foods, Traditional Italian Coffee, Entertainment - Accordion Player & Veneto Club Italian Choir , Pasta Eating Comp,Pop Up Bar & More!! Hand selected Italian Food Vendors from all over Victoria.

Transitions Film Festival

Visions for a Better World

- 20 February - 6 March 2020 @ Cinema Nova

The Transitions Film Festival returns with another enthralling line-up of cutting-edge documentaries about the existential challenges mega-trends game-changing technologies and creative visions that will shape our collective future.

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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.

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.

War Horse

- Until Sunday 8th March 2020 @ Regent Theatre

Tony Award®-winning production of War Horse is hailed by Time Magazine as ‘a landmark theatre event' this powerfully moving and imaginative drama filled with stirring music and songs is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.

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Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli Sidney Myer Music Bowl Joe Hisaishi Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

- Saturday 29th February 2020 - Sunday 1st March 2020 @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Celebrate legendary composer-conductor Joe Hisaishi with two huge performances of his music from the films of Japan's legendary Studio Ghibli at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl exclusive to Melbourne.

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