What's On Today | Sunday 5th February 2012.. |
** Charity | Fundraisers Events ** | |
|
FebFast!
Start the year with a clear head…do febfast!
febfast is a national health and fundraising initiative that challenges people to take a break from the booze during the shortest month in the year. Participants raise money that enables young Australia..
More..
|
 |
|
** Children | Family Events ** | |
|
Diamond Valley Railway
The narrow gauge Diamond Valley Railway operates every Sunday 11am - 5pm.
Diamond Valley Railway was established in 1960 with the aim of providing people, who are not normally railway men and women with the opportunity of building and operating a ..
More..
|
|
Family Day | Collingwood Children's Farm
Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm operates on the first Sunday of each month with free pony rides, hay rides, a BBQand activities matching the monthly theme.
First Sunday of each Month
On Family Days there are free pony rides and hay r..
More..
|
|
Funfields | Great Family Park
Funfields, as the name suggests, is just that! A family fun park situated on a huge property approximately 40km or a 45 minute drive from central Melbourne. Just keep driving along the surprisingly scenic Plenty Road till you reach Whittlesea town ..
More..
|
|
 Show ALL 11 Children | Family Events on Today |
| |
|
|
Silvers Grand Magic Circus
Silvers Extravaganza is suitable for all ages includes the Phoenix Riders in the Globe of Death, the Wheel of Steel, aerial acts, clowns and the latest in Los Vegas illusions.
Silvers Grand Magic Circus is known as Australia's Greatest Circus, wit..
More..
|
|
Stardust Circus
Stardust Circus is Austalian's largest circus with animals owned by the Lennon and West families and the circus travels around Australia for 11 months of the year.
The performance features African lions, monkeys, Liberty horses and trick ponies, ..
More..
|
|
|
** Comedy & Magic Events ** | |
|
Softbelly Comedy! Every Thursday!
Every Thursday and Sunday nights in the city, Softbelly Comedy has some of the biggest names in Australian comedy, in a funky inner-city surrounding.
So far we've had Charlie Pickering, Pete Helliar, Claire Hooper, Corinne Grant, Tom Gleeson, Tom..
More..
|
|
|
** Concerts | Music Events ** | |
|
Fairfield Summer Concert Series 2012
Get to know your neighbours while watching live music and dance from neighbouring countries around the world.
Every Sunday in February from 5-7:30pm FREE!
Ride a bike, walk the Main Yarra Trail or catch a train. The Fairfield Amphitheatre is a ..
More..
|
|
Guided Walks | Geelong Botanic Garden
Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens present a series of special events and activities..
Guided Walks
Guided walks are conducted by a trained Friends Voluntary Guide every Wednesday at 10:30am and every Sunday at 2:00pm.
Meet your guide at the fr..
More..
|
|
Jazz @ Canterbury Gardens
Summer Music Series
This concert series presents three free concerts in Boroondara's magnificent parks.
Jazz at Canterbury Gardens
Sunday 5 February, 4pm to 6pm
Cantebury Gardens, Canterbury Road, Canterbury
The much loved Summer Music Serie..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 22 Concerts | Music Events on Today |
| |
|
** Culinary | Wine & Dining Events ** | |
|
Poultrygeist @ The Commoner
SILVER SCREEN MENU ANYTHING BUT COMMON!
Jo Corrigan and The Commoner restaurant crew are excited to announce a yearlong calendar of cult movie inspired menus!
From Planet of the Apes to Jaws, six classic movies have been given a tantalizing tw..
More..
|
|
Soulmama
SOULMAMA rides again. The St Kilda vegetarian cafe, opened by Paul Mathis and bought towards the end of last year (2010) by former wine world bigwig Andrew Garrett before being abruptly closed in winter 2011, is being reborn at Fitzroy Street institu..
More..
|
|
|
** Exhibitions | Art & Photo Events ** | |
|
Artistic Inspiration with V/Line
Scattered throughout regional Victoria are quirky and unique galleries that are sure to entertain and inspire.
Discover unique collections or small galleries that help support regional artists – all located a short walk from a train station. V/Li..
More..
|
|
As Modern as Tomorrow
As modern as tomorrow: photographers in postwar Melbourne showcases striking commercial photography from the Library's collection, and gives a unique insight into the changing social fabric of mid-20th-century Melbourne.
Between the 1930s and the ..
More..
|
|
Australian Landscapes
Australian landscapes in watercolour
7 September 2011 to 5 February 2012
Various depictions of the Australian landscape rendered in the atmospheric medium of watercolour. Includes works by Arthur Merric Boyd, Hans Heysen, RW Sturgess, Albert Na..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 39 Exhibitions | Art & Photo Events on Today |
| |
|
** Exhibitions | Expo | Launch Events ** | |
|
Ancestral Power and the Aesthetic
Ancestral Power and the Aesthetic
11 Nov 2011 - 12 Feb 2012
Arnhem Land paintings and objects from the Donald Thomson Collection.
This exhibition showcases the extraordinary painted works collected from Arnhem Land during the 1930s and 1940s ..
More..
|
|
Chinese Spring Festival Exhibition
Celebrated over 38 days with colourful processions, activities and sumptuous food, the Spring Festival is the largest and most important Chinese celebration.
Marking the arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere and a new year according to the..
More..
|
|
Commonwealth Bank Series Launch
The Commonwealth Bank Series launches with a free public breakfast on Saturday 4 February with members of the Australian cricket teams in attendance.
To be held at the Observatory Café located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Commonwealth Bank h..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 20 Exhibitions | Expo | Launch Events on Today |
| |
|
** Festivals | Fairs Events ** | |
|
Anatolian Culture and Arts Festival
The taste of Anatolia comes alive once again at the Federation Square.
The event will include live concerts from international and local artists, live art exhibitions, folk dances, whirling dervishes, oil wrestling, and replicas of Istanbul's Gra..
More..
|
|
Best of the Independent Games Festival 2011
Tuesday 20 December 2011 - Sunday 25 March 2012
Open daily 10am - 6pm > Gallery 2
Free admission
Play brilliant new games for free when the Best of the Independent Games Festival returns to ACMI. Dubbed the 'Sundance of the game world', the ..
More..
|
|
Brunswick Beethoven Music Festival
The Brunswick Beethoven Festival is taking place between 2 - 12 February 2012 at the Brunswick Town Hall Cnr Sydney Red and Dawson Streets Brunswick.
There are 8 concerts in the Festival all in the evening.
Thursday 2nd 7:30pm – Anthony Halli..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 11 Festivals | Fairs Events on Today |
| |
|
** Film Festivals & Showing Events ** | |
|
Ben & Jerry's Open Air Cinema
Ben & Jerry's Open Air Cinema nights are a quintessential outdoor event with live music and feature films playing on a huge movie screen from dusk.
On arrival film and music lovers can relax with some tasty food and frosty beverages from the licen..
More..
|
|
Cameo Outdoor Cinema
The CAMEO OUTDOOR CINEMA in Belgrave is a must for all those seeking the ultimate cinematic experience this summer.
The Cameo Outdoor set amidst the picturesque surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges is the only outdoor cinema venue screening first rel..
More..
|
|
Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema
Ford Focus Moonlight Cinema is an open air cinema screening latest release, contemporary, cult and classic movies on the sweeping lawns of the lush Royal Botanic Gardens.
Gather a group of friends, book your tickets and relax with a picnic as the..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 8 Film Festivals & Showing Events on Today |
| |
|
** Garage Sales | Car Boot Sales Events ** | |
|
Car Boot Sale | Sth Croydon Jnr Football Club
The Sth Croydon Jnr Football Club are hosting a monthly Car Boot Sale at Benson Oval, Eastfield Road, South Croydon.
8:30-12:30pm
This Car Boot Sale will be held the first Sunday of each month with exception of June the following Sunday will be..
More..
|
|
Melbourne Garage Sales | Today!
Here is a comprehensive listing of Garage Sales on in Melbourne today courtesy of Street Garage Sales.
Starting this Saturday, there are garage sales and street garage sales listed in the following Melbourne surburbs..
Abbotsford Airport West ..
More..
|
|
|
** Group | Club Meetings Events ** | |
|
Model Boat Sail Day
On the 1st Sunday of each month from 9am to 3pm, Task Force 72 Scale model Ship Association Fleet Base Victoria will be sailing at Albert Park Lake.
We sail at the Swan Picnic area beside the Albert Sailing Club near the corner of Aquatic Drive an..
More..
|
|
|
** Historical Locations & Tours Events ** | |
|
19th Century Portable Iron Houses
Three inner city houses in Coventry Street, South Melbourne are among the few 19th century prefabricated iron buildings remaining in the world.
An audiovisual tour provides a comprehensive account of the importance of these buildings in the histor..
More..
|
|
Abbotsford Convent Guided Tours
Fascinating guided tours of the Abbotsford Convent arts, cultural, and education precinct occur every Sunday afternoon at 2pm.
The Abbotsford Convent is steeped in history and interest. For over a century, the precinct housed a closed order of Goo..
More..
|
|
Altona Homestead
The Altona Homestead was the first Homestead in this area.
Construction of the building commenced in 1842 on an area of land now known as the R.J. Logan Reserve.
Then owned by Alfred and Sarah Langhorne, the first settlers of Altona.
Alfred ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 19 Historical Locations & Tours Events on Today |
| |
|
** Markets | Art, Craft & General Events ** | |
|
Akoonah Park Market
The Akoonah Park market comes alive every Sunday for this large produce, craft and variety market, 8.00am - 1.30pm.
Come along and grab a bargain.
The Market has grown from a small country market 20 years ago to a highly popular Sunday market..
More..
|
|
Altona Lions Sunday Community Market
Lions Club of Altona Cherry Lake Sunday Market is an outdoor market with 40 stalls in the spacious park next to Cherry Lake.
There are many bargains to be found at the many craft and bric a brac stalls including Trash & treasure, toys, clothes, pr..
More..
|
|
Ballarat Trash and Trivia Market
Ballarat Trash and Trivia Market is held every Sunday where you will find anything and everything from preloved to new to homemade and home grown.
A donation will get you into this market that raises money for the local community and Rotary Club o..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 66 Markets | Art, Craft & General Events on Today |
| |
|
** Markets | Farmers Food & Produce Events ** | |
|
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
The Castlemaine Farmers Market is held on the first Sunday of every month alongside the historic Castlemaine Market Building surrounds.
Over 40 stalls offering the produce of central Victoria. Local cheeses are a specialty (try the goats cheese an..
More..
|
|
Central Victoria Farmers Market
The Central Victoria Farmers Market or Harcourt Farmers Market is held on 1st Sunday each month, 9am - 1pm.
This market has over 25 stalls and entry is a gold coin donation to raise funds for the SES.
You will find locally grown and handmade p..
More..
|
|
Eco Market
On the first Sunday of each of the warmer months (i.e. not over winter), the EcoCentre house and garden will come alive with the pulse of an effervescent market place, nestled amongst the beauty of the botanical gardens. The EcoMarket is unique in ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 13 Markets | Farmers Food & Produce Events on Today |
| |
|
** Motor Sports | Auto Events Events ** | |
|
David Calleja Memorial Car Show
The David Calleja Memorial Car Show is a wonderful family event hosted by Djerriwarrh Health Services and is well attended by a wide variety of cars, trucks and bikes.
It’s a great day full of fun for the whole family with jumping castles, slides,..
More..
|
|
Maffra Motor Museum | 1970's Vehicles
The Maffra Motor Museum is open every Weekend, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, 10am - 4pm and every day in January & School Holidays.
November to February 2012 - Fabulous Fords
Display Day - Sun 20th Nov 2011
LOCATION: Maffra Motor Musuem 1A Sale Rd Maff..
More..
|
|
|
** Museum & Science Events ** | |
|
Australian National Aviation Museum
The Australian National Aviation Museum contains the finest collection of Australian made and designed aircraft, as well as the broadest collection, with representative types covering the development of air travel and military aviation within Austral..
More..
|
|
Champions | Thoroughbred Racing Gallery
National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have launched a new gallery to celebrate the rich history of Australian thoroughbred racing.
Champions marks the completion of the third phase of the National Sports Museum and features ..
More..
|
|
Chinese Museum
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum comprises five floors of priceless artworks, artefacts, fashion, books, photographs and jade.
A living part of Melbourne's modern Chinatown, the Chinese Museum was established in ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 13 Museum & Science Events on Today |
| |
|
|
Australia's Open Garden Scheme
Australia's Open Garden Scheme opens over 8,000 of Australia's best private gardens.
Gardening is one of Australia's most popular leisure activities. Each year around 275,000 adults and countless thousands of children visit our gardens.
We ope..
More..
|
|
B-24 Liberator Bomber Restoration
You are invited to call in and see the great restoration work being carried out on the B-24 Liberator by the many volunteers on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm.
Restoring Australia's only surviving B-24 Liber..
More..
|
|
Black Rock House | Open Day
Every Sunday between 2.00pm and 4.00pm, historic Black Rock House situated at 34 Ebden Avenue, Black Rock is open for public inspection.
Built in 1856 by Victoria's first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden as a seaside holiday residence, Black ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 4 Open Days Events on Today |
| |
|
** Performing Arts | Theatre | Opera Events ** | |
|
37 Ways To Say I'm Gay
January 15 - February 5, 2012
92 Characters. 29 Short Plays. 12 Actors. 37 Ways to Say I'm Gay.
"37 Ways To Say I’m Gay" is the brand new play by award winning prominent gay writer and director Wayne Tunks. His successful plays have also includ..
More..
|
|
A Chorus Line
An all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE is coming to Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne in February 2012.
35 performances only!
Tickets Now On Sale
Direct from Broadway ..
More..
|
|
Cabaret @ Bohemia
There is something for every taste, from the sublime to the ridiculous, the base to the refined. Laughter and horror, joy and tears, sin and sensuality. Music, Dance, Cabaret, Burlesque, Circus and Art for Art’s sake!
OUR WEEKLY SHOWS
WEDNESDAYS ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 15 Performing Arts | Theatre | Opera Events on Today |
| |
|
** Pet | Animal Events Events ** | |
|
Dog Show & Trials | Dogs Victoria
Dogs Victoria presents the following Dog Show & Trials...
What's On
28/01/2012 29/01/2012 Retrieving Trial
28/01/2012 29/01/2012 Obedience Seminar
28/01/2012 28/01/2012 All Breeds Shows
29/01/2012 29/01/2012 All Breeds Show
29..
More..
|
|
|
** Public Awareness Events ** | |
|
Dawn Princess | Cruise Ship
Over the next 3 days, the following Cruise Ships will dock in Melbourne..
Sat 4 Feb 2012
Dawn Princess *
Inchcape Shipping Services
Tel: +61 3 8645 6900 OWSP
Arrives 07.00 Departs 16.00
Sun 5 Feb 2012
Pacific Pearl Inchcape Shipping S..
More..
|
|
Sex & Sensibility
SEX AND SENSIBILITY
Gender Issues for Church and Society today.
A Public Conversation between Muriel Porter and Dr Paul Tonson.
FREE ENTRY
Muriel Porter is an energetic lay member of the Anglican Synod, offering an alternative voice on gender i..
More..
|
|
|
** Rally | Protest | March Events ** | |
|
Pride March
The 17th annual Gay & Lesbian Pride March is on Sunday the 5th of February 2012.
The winners of inaugural King & Queen of Pride will then be paraded on the back of a horse-drawn carriage down Fitzroy Street, St Kilda in a blaze of colour, noise an..
More..
|
|
|
** Sales | Special Offers Events ** | |
|
Christopher Bragg Auction
Next Auction: Sunday 5th February 2012
ANTIQUE AND GENERAL SALE
Already filling fast and promising to be a great way to kick off 2012. Top quality entries are still being accepted when we re-open on Tuesday 17th January
Starting at 11am
I..
More..
|
|
Velour Vintage | Closing Down Sale
After over a decade providing vintage wares from the Barkly Street boutique, Velour will soon be closing its doors and leaving St Kilda.
Get down here quick sticks to grab a bargain, most items now $5-$35!
Stacks of Vintage & Retro clothing..
More..
|
|
|
** Seminars | Lectures | Talks Events ** | |
|
Speakers Forum | Soapbox Oratory
Every Sunday afternoon, soapbox orators take turns speaking on various topics from differing viewpoints on the State Library Lawns.
Questions, comments, heckling and interjections are welcome. Participation is free, and would-be speakers are en..
More..
|
|
|
** Sporting Fixtures Events ** | |
|
7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge
Riders of all levels can take on the peaks of Victoria’s High Country this summer to win a trip to the 2012 Tour de France.
Take the challenge this season and if you ride four of our classic alpine peaks, you and a friend could be off to France. R..
More..
|
|
Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake
On Sunday, 5 February, become a Queen for the morning, celebrate women’s health and fitness and run/walk 5km or 10 km around Albert Park Lake in the 2012 Brazilian Butterfly Queen of the Lake.
Catering for both serious runners and those partic..
More..
|
|
Come & Try Crew Rowing
Come & Try Rowing at the Y Rowing Centre on beautiful Albert Park Lake.
Just turn up and have fun getting basic tuition in olympic-stype shells [boats]. You dont need to bring your own crew as there are always lots of beginners, like yourself, r..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 5 Sporting Fixtures Events on Today |
| |
|
|
Epping Swap Meet
Everything welcome automotive, collectables, bric a brac, garage sale items, market items, treasures & much more.
Epping Recreation Reserve. High Street.enter via Park St.
Public entry $5.00 from 7.30am
(donation of $1.00 included to "Royal Chi..
More..
|
|
Swap Meets & Rally
Swap Meets, Antique & Collectables Fairs, Markets & Rallies this weekend...
Seymour Swap Meet - Sunday 29th January 2012
Berwick Swap Meet - Saturday 4th February 2012
Colac Heritage Festival & Swap Meet
Feb 4-5 2012
Colac P&A Society Her..
More..
|
|
Technology Markets | Computer Swap Meets
Technology & Computer Market Swap meets around Victoria including Ballarat, Bendigo, Berwick, Box Hill, Braybrook, Broadmeadows, Bundoora, Collingwood, Doncaster, Geelong, Hoppers Crossing, Malvern, Moorabbin, North Melbourne, Reservoir, Springvale, ..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 3 Swap Meets Events on Today |
| |
|
** Trips | Tours Events ** | |
|
Discovery Walk: East Melbourne
Since its settlement in 1840, East Melbourne has been one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs.
Although a fairly small area, it contains some of the oldest Victorian homes and terrace houses and parks and gardens in Melbourne.
Experience one..
More..
|
|
Melbourne Australia Tours
Melbourne Australia Tours is Melbourne based providing Great Tour at low prices.
Our Professional Tour Guides love the Melbourne and Regional Victoria and have a great sense of humour to give you a relaxed- yet exciting touring experience.
We a..
More..
|
|
Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
The City and Williamstown Ferry offers visitors an historic coastal village experience. Cruise past Melbourne's shipping channels on your journey to the old maritime seaport of Williamstown. Spend the day sipping coffee at a sidewalk café or discover..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 12 Trips | Tours Events on Today |
| |
|
** Trivia and Quiz Events ** | |
|
Melbourne Trivia
Melbourne Trivia host Melbourne's most popular trivia quiz events.
Melbourne Trivia has a reputation for presenting funny and enjoyable trivia events around Victoria. We’re proud that the most frequent comment we hear about our events is how profe..
More..
|
|
Quiz Meisters Trivia
Quiz Meisters run entertaining trivia nights at various venues..
MONDAYS
The Elsternwick Hotel
259 Brighton Rd, Elwood VIC
(03) 9531 3218
TIME
8pm
HOST
Robert Chislett
The Skinny Dog
155 High St, Kew VIC
(03) 9853 8023
..
More..
|
|
|
** Workshops | Classes & Clinics Events ** | |
|
Electrolux Cooking School @ Queen Vic
The Electrolux Cooking School celebrates Queen Victoria Market's wonderful fresh produce presented by the best local chefs.
Classes include:
• generous food samples as the chef cooks
• recipe kit
• complimentary glass of wine from our spons..
More..
|
|
How to Attract Women | Workshops
Do you freeze up when you see a woman you’d like to meet, but can’t bring yourself to approach her? Do you get nervous when unable to come up with the right things to say, or to keep the conversation going? Would you like to know the secrets on how s..
More..
|
|
Laughter Club
There is a laughter club near you, so come along for a FREE 30 minute laughter session!
Laughter: strengthens the immune system, relieves stress and pain, gives you a workout, and is FUN!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME - no need to book - just turn up :)..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 5 Workshops | Classes & Clinics Events on Today |
| |
|
** Worship | Faith | Spiritual Events Events ** | |
|
Eckankar Worship Service
Each ECK Worship Service focuses on an aspect of Eckankar. They feature a reading from the ECK works, singing HU, a love song to God, talks and panel or group discussions of spiritual principles at work in everyday life.
The service lasts about an..
More..
|
|
Sunday Service @ St Michael's
St Michael's is a unique Christian presence in the city of Melbourne. It offers a wide variety of experiences for growth and change.
It is a place which affirms and encourages the best expression of who you are and who you can be, through relevan..
More..
|
|
|
** Zoological & Farms Events ** | |
|
Bundoora Park
Bundoora Park is Melbourne’s most diverse park providing a wealth of activities and experiences for the whole family.
-:- Escape for an hour or a day and enjoy a wide range of activities in Cooper’s Settlement. --:- The farm animals are always ..
More..
|
|
Collingwood Children's Farm
Situated on 7 hectares of land just 4 kms from Melbourne’s CBD, the Collingwood Children’s Farm provides a unique, educational and fun country experience for city folk.
The Farm provides inner city children and their families access to animals, a..
More..
|
|
Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals. The zoo is located at Healesville on the outskirts of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and has a history of breeding native animals; it is one of two places to have successfully..
More..
|
|
| Show ALL 8 Zoological & Farms Events on Today |
| |
|
26°C
The 17th annual Gay & Lesbian Pride March is on Sunday the 5th of February 2012.
The winners of inaugural King & Queen of Pride will then be paraded on the back of a horse-drawn carriage down ...
The Age Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock - Sunday 26 February 2012.
The Age Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock is a celebration of Victorian food and wine. Over 100 small food and wine producers from ...
Be careful what you wish for....
Victorian Opera’s 2012 season opens with a new production of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress directed by John Bell and conducted by Richard Gill. ...
Minsky’s Market filled with fashion, art and Lingerie..
Greetings, and step inside Minsky's Market. (Hidden away on the vibrant Brunswick Street Fitzroy, above Calico House and you enter via the ...
Melbourne's Top 10 Burgers from 2011 from the The Burger Adventure boys...
The food baby of four Aussie guys hungry for the kind of adventure that's served with fries not chips, burger-rating blog ...
The 2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show, taking place February 3-5 at Melbourne’s water wonderland – the Docklands – is set to be a bumper event with all types of boats being open to the public to ...
