This Week in Melbourne: What's On #740

Published: Tue, 03/02/21

 
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Newsletter: This Week - 2 - 8 March 2021

 
Newsletter: This Week - 2 - 8 March 2021
 
What's On Newsletter | #740
Tuesday 2nd March 2021 - Monday 8th March 2021

Labour Day Weekend
 

This Week


Animalia in Sand | Sand Sculpting Exhibition - Boneo Discovery Park
Ballarat Begonia Festival
Broadmeadows Outdoor Movies and Music
Come From Away
Labour Day Weekend
Live at the Bowl
Me and UooUoo: RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail
Melbourne Street Eatz - By The Yarra
Moomba Festival
Mornington Country Music Festival
Mornington Peninsula Record Fair
NGV Triennial
Photo 2021 | International Festival of Photography
Point Cook Movie Mania Festival
Rain Room
Sangam - Performing Arts Festival of South Asia
Scoresby Steamfest
Tastes of Rutherglen | Food & Wine Festival
The Garden Party @ Dromana Estate
 
Melbourne
 

Labour Day Weekend

 
8 hours work, 8 hours recreation and 8 hours rest
 
Saturday 6th March 2021 - Monday 8th March 2021
 
A 3 day long weekend celebrating the achievements of workers advocating eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
   
Melbourne
 

Moomba 2021

 
2021 is Moomba's 67th year, Australia's largest free community festival
 
Friday 5th March 2021 - Monday 8th March 2021
 
Moomba will burst to life this Labour Day Weekend with free events for all ages along the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River.
   
Melbourne
 

Scoresby Steamfest

 
It's full steam ahead at the 53rd annual Scoresby Steamfest!
 
Saturday 6th March - Monday 8th March 2021 - National Steam Centre
 
A great day out for the whole family with tractor and miniature train rides vintage steam farm and industrial engines in action blacksmithing earthmoving and heavy horse displays exhibitions of models cars curios and nostalgia.
   
Melbourne
 

Paul Margocsy 2021 Solo Exhibition

 
Must see wildlife artist Paul Margocsy
 
27th February - 7th March - Malvern Artist Society Gallery
 
This remarkable watcher of avian behaviour and his distinctive skill at rendering the individual physicality and spirit of each species is such that one is instantly transported into an intriguing natural theatre of winged beings reminding us of the gift birds bring to our earthly sphere enchanting our human experience.
   
Melbourne
 

Ballarat Begonia Festival

 
A free festival
 
6-8 March 2021 - Ballarat Botanical Gardens
 
Celebrated over three weeks, including four weekends throughout Ballarat. Immerse yourself in the Illuminated Garden, admire the Floral Garland and explore an Urban Garden.
   
Melbourne
 

Eltham Twilight Food & Wine Park

 
gastronomical delight and a must for all foodies
 
Saturday's in March - 4pm-9pm at Eltham Town Mall Rooftop Carpark
 
This colourful and energetic parklet consists of food and beverage stalls comprising of street food pop up restaurants local craft beer cider and wine and live music.
   
Melbourne
 

Mornington Country Music Festival

 
Australia's best country artists
 
6 March 2021 @ Briars Mt Martha
 
Australia's best.. KASEY CHAMBERS, SHANE NICHOLSON, SHANNON NOLL, DARLINGHURST, JAYNE DENHAM, GARETH LEACH, GRETTA ZILLER and O'NESS
   
Melbourne
 

NBL Cup 2021

 
The Big Show - 9 Teams 36 Games 1 Winner
 
The Hungry Jack's NBL will stage its biggest event ever when all nine NBL teams hit Melbourne for a basketball extravaganza.
   
Melbourne
 

Photo 2021 | International Festival of Photography

 
Australasia's largest and most significant photography event.
 
Thursday 18th February 2021 - Sunday 7th March 2021
 
Delivered in collaboration with over 40 cultural institutions, museums, galleries and universities, the Festival features free exhibitions, outdoor displays and artist commissions.
   
Melbourne
 

Me and UooUoo: RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail

 
Melbourne and Geelong (YouYou's)
 
20 January to 21 March 2021
 
One hundred unique sculptures form walking trails of imagination and adventure for all to enjoy.
   
Melbourne
 

Tastes of Rutherglen | Food & Wine Festival

 
Reshape the times and escape to the Rutherglen vines
 
Saturday 6th March 2021 - Sunday 7th March 2021
 
Make the March long weekend your time to relax and recharge, as our 19 cellar doors invite you to the tasting table.
   
Melbourne
 

Come From Away | A New Musical

 
Encore season of a 'powerful and profound' musical
 
- 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
 

Melbourne Street Eatz - By The Yarra

 
Melbourne's favourite food truck event is back at South Wharf
 
Wednesday – Friday 4pm to 11pm | Saturday – Sunday 12pm to 11pm
 
With weekly rotating trucks, awesome drinks packages, live music and events, Melbourne Street Eatz is the ultimate day/night out!
   
Melbourne
 

Herring Island Summer Arts Festival

 
Art Sculpture Pottery Exhibition
 
Weekends: Until 5 April 2021
 
The Herring Island Summer Arts Festival showcases contemporary Australian visual art including painting photography sculpture and fibre art.
   
Melbourne
 

NGV Triennial

 
Free exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria
 
Until April 2021
 
If you only see one exhibition this year this is it! A wonderful opportunity to see our fantastic NGV art gallery water wall stained glass ceiling plus this amazing free exhibition. NGV Triennial 2020 features over 80 artists and designers.
   
Melbourne
 

Paddy's Weekend Bottomless Brunch

 
at River Bar
 
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March 2021
 
One Weekend only - A first for P.J's and a Paddy's weekend like no other. Bottomless Mimosas, White & Red Wine, Prosecco, Furphy & Guinness. River-side seating & City views celebrating all things Irish!
   
Melbourne
 

Animalia in Sand | Sand Sculpting Exhibition

 
World's first Sand Sculpting Exhibition with augmented reality technology
 
Until April 2021 ⌘ Boneo Discovery Park
 
Animalia in Sand brings to life the much-loved classic children's book by Graeme Base created by world renowned sand sculptors.
   
Melbourne
 

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Exhibition

 
New exhibition filled with glamour romance and adventure.
 
Until May 2021 @ Rippon Lea Estate
 
Experience large scale installations recreating Miss Fisher's world complete with an interactive mystery experience all the while enjoying the feature film costumes designed by Margot Wilson props and more from Miss Fisher's first cinematic release Miss Fisher and The Crypt of Tears.
   
Melbourne
 

Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo

 
Family experience adventure animals
 
Saturday night's @ Werribee 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
 

Live at the Bowl

 
LIVE entertainment at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with COVID-safe concerts.
                           

 
Melbourne
 

Magic & Illusion - Dinner & Show

 
Mind blowing magic right before your eyes
 
Friday night's
 
Witness miracles upclose at Melbourne's #1 magic & illusion show showcased at the 5 Star Marriott Hotel.
   
Melbourne
 

Latest Movies | What's Showing

 
Watch movies in cinemas and outdoors.
 
Cinemas are back open. Check out the latest movies.
   
Melbourne
 

Rain Room

   
A 100 square metre field of continuous rainfall Rain Room is a responsive environment engaging all the senses allowing you to be fully immersed in the rain while simultaneously protected from it.
   
Melbourne
 

Dandenong Inflatable Fun Park

 
a whole new park BUT BETTER
 
12pm - 4pm DAILY
 
The Worlds Largest Inflatable Maze with heaps of changes; including new equipment new dates new times and new booking system.
   
Melbourne
 

Best of the Week..

                                                 
Melbourne
 

Featured Markets


Melbourne A Plus Market | Coburg
Melbourne Bairnsdale Makers Market
Melbourne Camperdown Rotary Craft Market
Melbourne Cheeky Monkey Market | Craigieburn
Melbourne Cockatoo Country Market
Melbourne Gisborne Olde Time Market
Melbourne Harcourt Applefest Market
Melbourne Hurstbridge Market
Melbourne Kallista Community and Craft Market
Melbourne Longwarry Fire Brigade Market
Melbourne St Leonards Market
Melbourne The Arts Centre Sunday Market
Melbourne Warby Artisans and Produce Market
Melbourne Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft Market
Melbourne Yarraville Village Craft Market
   

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