Newsletter | #213 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #213 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, February 1 to 7.

This week... yes, we continue to celebrate the new Year of the Rabbit, and yes, there's yet another celebration of Chinese New Year with the major shindig of that George Orwellian system of attributing each year to an animal. If you're over the whole fiasco by now, just count your lucky zodiacs that we don't have a centennial system based on Nineteen-Eighty Four - can you imagine what the Year of John Hurt would be like? No offense, John, I like your work, truly.

There's quite the selection for music lovers this week with the return of St Kilda Festival offering a great program of music performances along with arts, theatre and the odd clod who's just there for the beer, which we'll politely refer to as roving entertainment. For music fans there's also the St Jerome's Laneway Festival held in Footscray and the Beethoven Music Festival with a series of concerts held at Brunswick Town Hall.

And we finally fall into the last week of School Holidays, and thank goodness for that. If anything it means less shopping what with hungry little creatures wandering about throughout the day. I'm in the middle of moving house right now, so what with work, packing and keeping the kids entertained there's been more than the odd night of burning the candle at both ends.

It's the perfect setting to inspire late night snacking so there's been quite a tug-of-war in regards to chips, chocolates and leftovers, not to mention the pointing of accusing fingers come morning when the pantry seems lacking. The fingers are usually pointed my way, and my full-mouth-mumbled excuses of having 'bumped into a biscuit' are starting to wear thin, so I salute all you noble teachers who'll make that bold return to your duties, and I'll be sure to tip my Tim-Tam to you... once I find where the tribe has hidden them.



Major Events
St Kilda Festival celebrates its creativity with music performances, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, poetry, outdoor cinema, children's entertainment and more. It's held alongside Yalukit Willam Ngargee Festival, a showcase of Indigenous culture with arts, dancing, music and design.
When: February 5 to 13
Yalukit Willam Ngargee Festival: February 4 to March 9


Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival, held in Little Bourke Street's Chinatown, features traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural festivities with dances, opera performances, Chinese Chess competitions and stalls with food and crafts and the popular dragon parades.
When: Sunday February 6


Coburg Greek Festival, held at Coburg Lake Reserve, is a celebration that brings members of the community together to enjoy a day of live Greek music and dancing, traditional Greek food, children's rides and more. The family friendly day is presented by Coburg Greek Church.
When: Sunday February 6 - Midday to 6pm


Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival, held at Docklands, has something for all the family with boat displays and giveaways. With live music stages, gourmet food, fashion and more, the festival features activities that include fishing, kayaking and free boat rides
When: Friday to Sunday, February 4 to 6


Midsumma Festival celebrates Melbourne's premier Gay and Lesbian culture at various venues with queer-centric and queer friendly performances and entertainment including special performances, cabaret, art exhibitions, community events and much more in its extensive program.
When: January 16 to February 6
Pride March: Sunday February 6
Midsumma - Northcote Program - Until February 6


Music & Arts Festivals
Brunswick Beethoven Music Festival, an annual festival that celebrates one of the greatest and most recognisable composers of all time, returns with performances held at Brunswick Town Hall with the renowned musician and classic organist, Sergio de Pieri, acting as Artistic Director.
When: February 3 to 13 - Various Dates


St Jerome's Laneway Festival, making a return to the venue of Footscray Community Arts Centre, is the popular street party celebration of creativity with a day of art installations, gourmet food, markets and live music with performers including Gotye, Cut Copy and Beach House.
When: Saturday February 5


Murray River International Music Festival features world class performances held in a variety of novel venues ranging from riverside settings to riverboats and wineries. Held in towns that include Mildura, Swan Hill and Echuca, the festival also includes master-classes, workshops and more.
When: January 24 to February 6


Herring Island Summer Arts Festival offers special exhibitions every weekend at the Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park in Toorak. Accessible by boat with a punt service, the arts festival includes special artists demonstrations, talks, workshops, activities and more.
When: January 15 to April 26 - Weekends



School Holiday Guide
Alright, we know the kids are going back to school Friday, but that's 4 more days where our School Holiday Guide will help you find the best things to do in marvellous Melbourne!
View School Holiday Guide






Valentine's Day
Monday 14th February 2011

Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm is a special children's event held each month with each family day featuring a theme that matches activities provided for kids. Activities include hayrides, a BBQ and much more to make it a great day out for the kids and family.
When: Sunday February 6 - Only $16 Per Family!!


Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, held at the Melbourne Convention Centre, brings the magic of the stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast to the stage when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy discover a magical storybook.
When: January 28 to 30 and February 1 & 2


Circus
Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Mornington. Established in 1976, Silvers Grand Magic Circus offers a great show for people of all ages with performers including everything from jugglers and clowns to acrobats, international performers and more.
When: Until February 13 - Narre Warren


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Dining & Drink
Victorian Wine Showcase, held monthly at the Atrium of Federation Square, allows visitors to taste wines from regional Victorian Wineries and even meet with winemakers. With many wines also available to buy at each event, this month will showcase wines from Yarra Valley and Gippsland.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, February 2 & 3


CAV Chinese New Year Dinner, held by the Chinese Association Of Victoria, celebrates the Year of Rabbit at Forrest Hill's Shangri-La Inn Restaurant with Yee Sangt, a Banquet Dinner and a raffle and auction held on the night to also raise funds for the Chinese Cultural Dance Troupe.
When: Saturday February 5 - 6:30pm


World Feng Shui Day Luncheon, held at the Empress of China in Melbourne's Chinatown, celebrates World Feng Shui Day and Chinese New Year with a 3-course banquet and guest speakers presenting a forecast for the Year of the Rabbit and a talk on Classic Feng Shui for Private Gardens.
When: Saturday February 5 - Midday to 3pm


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Melbourne Market Guide
View MARKETS calendar to make the most of the rare sunny days (it's a coin toss, isn't it!) and head to one of Melbourne's many excellent markets for a bargain!

A growing number of food, produce and even wine markets are springing up around the suburbs.

Fetes Fairs & Shows
Art & Craft Markets
Food & Produce Markets
Swap Meets
Garage Sales


Sporting Events
Soccer
Hyundai A-League - Week 25
Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets
Wednesday February 2 - 7pm - AAMI Park, Melbourne
Country Racing Victoria represents racing clubs in outer metropolitan areas and small clubs in rural areas with race programs that include special days with kids' entertainment.
Highlights
Feb 6 - Betfair Colac Gold Cup - Colac Turf Club
Race Dates: February 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7


Fun Runs & Fitness Events
Super Sunset Series is a twilight series event that offers participants the exciting opportunity to complete a 4km or 8km course through the Melbourne Zoo, Princes Park and Botanic Gardens. With Adult and Junior entries available, there are also Family and Team entry rates.
Melbourne Zoo Race: Wednesday February 2


Dromana Bay LSC Pier Swim is a friendly local open water swim with a distance of 1200 metres. Open to participants aged from 14 to 70+ years, there's also a 600m novice and junior swim with trophies and spot prizes awarded.
Saturday February 5
Dromana Pier Precinct


Y Rowing Centre, located in Albert Park Lake, invites you to try your hand at rowing. Held on the first Sunday of each month, the Come & Try Rowing sessions are open to participants of all ages. Just turn up and have fun!
Sunday February 6
Cost: $10 - Bookings only required for groups.


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Hoddle What Now?
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So named after Robert Hoddle, who designed Melbourne's Hoddle Grid, the highway is known as Hoddle Street north of Bridge Road, and Punt Road south of Bridge Road, named after the punt that was once used to cross the Yarra River before a bridge was built.


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