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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for February 25 - March 2, 2008.

This week, celebrate Melbourne's diverse culture with the Armenian Cultural Festival, Brunswick Music Festival and Thai Culture and Food Festival at Fed Square! There's also Tibetan New Year celebrations and the Melbourne International Motor Show revs up with two weeks of the latest from the auto industry. And if all that wears you out, have a coffee at Celebrate the Bean - Waterfront City's one-day festival that showcases all that's coffee and chocolate!

There are sport details, special dining offers and info on upcoming events and highlights in beautiful Melbourne, so read on and enjoy!

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Major Events Guide
Armenian Cultural Festival - Melbourne's first ever festival celebrating Armenian Cultural takes place this Sunday with a day of fun featuring live entertainment, delicious cuisine and much more! Held in Mulgrave, the festival highlights Armenia's spirit and identity through music, food and entertainment from the Armenian Dance Ensemble, Zvartnots Armenian Choir, and other traditional bands from both Melbourne and Interstate.


Brunswick Music Festival begins on Wednesday, celebrating its 20th year with three weeks of music and entertainment featuring some of the finest performers from around the world. One of Victoria's most celebrated multicultural events, the Brunswick Music Festival highlights the diversity of the City of Moreland, one of the most culturally rich communities in Australia with 35% of its residents born overseas.


Thai Culture & Food Festival - Melbourne's 5th annual Thai Culture and Food Festival takes place on Sunday, beginning with a traditional blessing by seven monks, and an opening ceremony. Held at Federation Square, the free festival features live music, cinema, cultural displays and performances. Fed Square's riverbank side will also hold 20 Thai restaurant food tents serving specialities at the amazing price of $7 per dish!


Tibetan New Year Festival - The Tibetan Buddhist Society's annual festival takes place this weekend offering a rare opportunity to learn about this ancient culture with a taste of profound Buddhist teachings from the Tibetan, Thai, Zen and other traditions. The festival, set amidst gardens boasting over 2,000 rose bushes, features a photo exhibition, food, and an exotic market with many Tibetan and local handicrafts.


The Melbourne International Motor Show begins on Friday, showcasing the latest in design and technology, futuristic prototypes, concept vehicles and more auto attractions than you could shake a dipstick at! Held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the Motor Show will run until March 10th with exciting demonstrations, entertainment for the whole family, and even a vintage and classic vehicles auction.


Melbourne Food & Wine Festival - Loosen your belt because one of Melbourne's best loved festival returns for it 16th year! Running until March 8th, this year's festival is bigger than ever before with over 200 events to tempt your tastebuds, celebrating Victoria's diversity in both food and culture. With everything from special dinners and wine tastings to kids' events, cooking classes and more!



Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Justice & Hope is a photographic exhibition of Jenn Dobson's visual documentation of children throughout India and South East Asia. Profits from photograph sales will go to Jacob's Well, providing fresh water wells and other assistance for impoverished villages.


The Wedding Guide Bridal Expo, running from Friday till Sunday at Melbourne Town Hall, offers everything you need to know about weddings. With information about wedding venues, dresses, catering and wedding rings, it's a must for every blushing bride!


All of Us is Australia's largest ever photographic portrait show, displayed across the outer walls of Federation Square's Crossbar Building. The photos by Michel Lawrence, celebrate Australia's diverse culture with over 200 residents from different backgrounds.


Power and Beauty - Indigenous Art Now, is showing at the Heide Museum of Modern Art. With works from contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in all areas of Australia, the exhibits attest to the artists' resilience in holding on to their culture.



Arts & Theatre
Daryl Braithwaite will be performing this Friday at the Kingston Arts Centre. In this special acoustic performance, he'll perform songs from his impressive back catalogue, including classic hits such as, 'As the Days Go By', 'One Summer' and 'The Horses'.


FloorPlay, is the latest production of Burn the Floor, an award-winning troupe of twenty international dancers. Performing at The Palms at Crown, the stunning show features breathtaking dance styles that range from the Samba and Salsa to the Foxtrot and Tango!


Nissan Moonlight Cinema is Australia's favourite summer outdoor cinema screening recent, classic and contemporary films in the Royal Botanic Gardens' stunning parklands! This Sunday, the cult comedy, Withnail and I is screening. The fear!!

For Moonlight Cinema's Full Program Visit Here


The Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House flickers into action all Summer, with films screening Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the night lights, classic cinema and the rooftop bar! This Thursday... Stand By Me. Boom-bada-boom-bada-boom!

For Rooftop Cinema's Full Program Visit Here

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Dining & Drink
The World's Longest Lunch, a highlight of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, will take place Friday. Held at Flemington Racecourse, the three-course luncheon, which runs for two and a half hours, is the premier event for Melbourne's foodies!


Celebrate the Bean - Perfect for all coffee lovers, this one-day festival, celebrating Melbourne's love affair with coffee and all things chocolate. Featuring music, food display and even Barista competitions, it takes place Sunday at Waterfront City in Docklands.


A Taste of Slow, traditionally held in winter, will this year be held to coincide with Melbourne's Food & Wine Festival. With a philosophical slant on the food we eat, the festival features spoken word, film and of course lots of delicious food! The festival runs until March 8.


Wining
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Dining
Saganaki Greek Cuisine & Grill offer sensational cuisine, and a perfect atmosphere set amidst quality design with floor to ceiling windows displaying the Docklands' water views. The Modern Greek cuisine is prepared using only the very best local produce.

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Offer on Tuesdays Only - 12pm to 9:30pm - Book Early!
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Melbourne offers a splendid range of food styles to enjoy. Here are just a few classic food styles to choose from..
Modern Australian Cuisine
Chinese Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Seafood Restaurants
French RestaurantsFor more restaurants...
Check out onlyMelbourne's Restaurant Directory
Or you can View & Book a Table @ MenuLog
Dining In
Pre-loved Toy & Clothing Fair | Collingwood
Come to Collingwood Toy Library's annual fundraiser for a great family day! Held Sunday - 9am to 1pm.
-::-Melbourne Market Guide - Last Week of the Month
Make the most of the sunny days and hop along to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs this weekend for a bargain! An increasing number of food and produce markets including wine are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!

Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Garage Sales
Shopping Precincts and Streets
The Suzuki Night Market has returned for summer at Queen Victoria Market, running Wednesday nights weekly through to February 27. Now a summer tradition, the Suzuki Night Market offers a great mix of unusual products, great food and atmosphere!


Melbourne For Kids
Guide Dogs Victoria Open Day - Join Guide Dogs Victoria for a day of family fun, raising funds for one of Australia's most well known charities. Held this Sunday, special guests include Dr Harry Cooper and Wags the Dog. Entry is only a Gold Coin Donation!


Masks of China at the Immigration Museum features handmade masks from China, some which are over 200 years old. With free entry for children the exhibition includes fun kids activity trail with the chance to sketch and colour-in their own mask!


The Independent Games Festival Exhibition is an interactive showcase of selected winners and nominees of the Independent Games Festival. The exhibition features a stunning selection of work such as Samarost 2 (pictured).

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