Newsletter | #116 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #116 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for March 23 - March 29, 2009.

This week.. Shed some light on Global Warming by switching off this week, during Earth Hour, and there's no need to sit alone in the dark with special events held this week as part of the public awareness campaign.

The Upper Yarra celebrates all things good with the Harmony Festival, featuring performances, exhibitions and more, while at Vic Market this week there's the Turkish Pazar Festival offering a free day of fun, food and dancing. There's also the Great Australian Sunny Sizzle at Federation Square this weekend with free attractions (and sausages), entertainment (and sausages), kids' activitires and more (along with sausages)..


NEWSLETTER
What's On this Week is an overview of the (too many to mention) events happening this week in Melbourne. To see everything that is happening on any given day this week, view our What's On MELBOURNE Calendar

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
The Upper Yarra Harmony Festival begins this week, offering a program with 5 days of entertainment and arts that will celebrate the theme of Harmony in the community. With events that include music concerts, artistic and cultural performances, it's held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre in Warburton.
When: Wednesday to Sunday | Ends: This Week


The Great Australian Sunny Sizzle is a day of fun, held by Interchange to raise awareness of the needs of young people with a disability and their families. Taking place at Federation Square, the day includes a massive sausage sizzle at just $2 a snag, live bands, roving entertainers, jumping castles and more.
When: This Friday - Starts 10am | Free Event


The Turkish Pazar Festival takes place this week when you can come along to Queen Victoria Market to celebrate and learn more about Turkish culture and traditions. Featuring the Ottoman Military Band, the festival includes traditional Turkish folklore, music, dance and entertainment for children.
When: This Sunday - 9:30am to 4pm | Free Event


Art is...tasty is a festival held in Horsham that celebrates the diversity of 'taste' in our community with a program of performances and events for all ages. The festival provides an interpretation of what constitutes good or bad taste and how people feel about different genres of art, culture and ideas.
When: Starts This Friday | Ends: April 5


The Castlemaine State Festival is a biennial event that features a program for young and old of live theatre and performances of classical and contemporary music, held in Castlemaine's historic theatres and halls as well as in unique venues including mines, churches, parklands and public sites.
When: Starts This Thursday | Ends: April 5



Earth Hour
Earth Hour is held this week on Saturday when you, along with others around the world, can help take a stand against the global warming our planet faces simply by turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for change in how we regard the environment.
When: This Saturday - Begins 8pm


The Earth Hour Concert, held at Federation Square, is Australia's own signature event to honour Earth Hour. A unique experience, the electricity needed to run the concert will be people powered by the Future Spark Team Challenge, charging what will be a great performance by Augie March and others.
When: This Saturday - Starts 6:30pm | Free Event


Earth Hour Unplugged is a special concert held at Melbourne Zoo to highlight the Earth Hour project when its lights out at the zoo for an hour as C.W. Stoneking & The Primitive Horn Orchestra will perform their pre-war blues and calypso style of music. A portion of proceeds will go towards neutralising carbon emissions.
When: This Saturday - 5:30pm to 9:30pm


Cocktails by Candlelight, held to celebrate Earth Hour, is a Singles Party that will take place at Avenue in Flinders Lane when singles will have the chance to mingle amidst a romantic setting as the lights make way for the candles for speed dating by candlelight. Entry includes a complimentary cocktail and canapes.
When: This Saturday | Bookings Essential



Upcoming Events
Grape Grazing in the Yarra Valley - Celebrate the return of one of Victoria's best festivals when the Fun, Food and Friendship team of Melbourne Social Club invite you join them at Grape Grazing. Their day package includes a visit to three wineries, including Yering Farm, ending at Federation Square's Transit Lounge.
When: Saturday April 18 | Bookings Essential


NEW LIVE CALENDAR
To find out about future events in Melbourne, have a look at our new calendar, with details about many more events that lie ahead, including Exhibitions, Gigs, Markets, Expos and more..

View Future Events on any day of the week


School Holiday Guide
School Holiday Guide for a head start on what to do with the kids during the Autumn School Holidays beginning on April 4, and running until April 19 in 2009. The guide is Updated Weekly to highlight the best things to do over the holiday period for the young and young at heart, with events, tours and holiday care programs.. all in marvellous Melbourne!

Bellbridge Primary School Carnival - Bi-annual carnival with plenty of fun for the family with Devonshire tea, rides and more!
When: This Friday - 1pm to 6pm | Hoppers Crossing
Antonine College Fete - Book Stall, food, kids' fun and disco!
When: This Sunday - 11am to 4pm | East Coburg


Garage Sales
A Massive Garage Sale will be held this week in Balwyn North where you'll have the chance to grab bargains that include Clothing, Furniture, Photographic Equipment (including darkroom materials and enlarger), Large Fridge, Quality Stove, Jewellery, Books, Household items and more.
When: This Saturday - 9am to 4pm | Nooooo Early Birds!


NEW LIVE CALENDAR
View MARKETS on any day of the week to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss lately, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets, fetes and fairs for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are always popping up around the suburbs. And don't forget garage sales!
Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales


Dining & Drink
Wining
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Special Dining Offers
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