Newsletter | #233 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #233 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, June 21 to 27.

This week... Brunswick Arts Space offers a gladbag of creative treats with their Candle Ends Festival holding a program of performances and music where you can huddle from the ridiculous wind and rain and bathe in the warm glow of inspiration.

The Kilmore Celtic Festival returns for another fine weekend of jig dancing, markets and more, while Queenscliff, home to the much known Music Festival, gets in early ahead of November's big do with their Winter WarmUp concert.

And with the School Holidays just ahead, be sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming guide next week of things to keep the kids and teens entertained.

For those who, like me, are having to contend with a teenager with attitude coming out the Xbox, just look for the section I'll include about Boot Camps. That or at least a workshop to keep them busy... Right now I'm thinking lessons in Mime would work well.



Major Events
Kilmore Celtic Festival, held 60km from Melbourne on Victoria's oldest inland settled town celebrates its early settlers from Ireland, Scotland and Cornwall, paying tribute to the heritage that remains in Kilmore today with a celebration of music, dancing, markets, workshops and much more.
When: Friday to Sunday, June 24 to 26


The Light in Winter, Federation Square's annual celebration of light and enlightenment, offers a free program of events that brings together local and international artists, designers and multicultural communities with a series of light-based artworks, community events and forums and a mid-winter Solstice Celebration.
When: June 2 to July 3


Music & Arts Festivals
Candle Ends Festival, held at Brunswick Arts Space, hits its third year with the event set to be bigger and better. Offering a chance for performers to show new and experimental works, it features an exciting program with a mix of music, dance, theatre, spoken word, experimental sound and digital projection.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, June 22 to 25


Winter WarmUP, presented by Queenscliff Music Festival, offers a taste of November's major festival with performers at Queenscliff Town Hall including The Bamboos and The Puta Madre Brothers. During the night there will also be a framed poster of last year's festival up for auction, signed by the festival performers.
When: Saturday June 25 - Doors Open 6:30pm


Northern Exposure Festival celebrates the creative community and arts culture entrenched in Northcote with a range of performances and art exhibitions held in shop fronts throughout Northcote's High Street. With visual art displays, artist talks and demonstrations, the festival includes vibrant artisans markets.
When: June 17 to July 3


Film Festivals
Melbourne International Animation Festival, held at ACMI Cinema in Federation Square, celebrates its eleventh year with a comprehensive line-up of unique animated short films that include recent productions and classics from the archive with over 400 films featured in over 40 festival programs.
When: June 20 to 26


Community Events
Refugee Week, held each year, highlights the plights of the millions of people who are forced each year to flee their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinions and other injustices with events held across Victoria to promote awareness about the realities of what refugees face.
When: Until June 26 - Various Dates & Locations


Making Moonee Valley home, held as part of Refugee Week, is a special series of screenings of the film, No One Eats Alone: from Sudan to Melbourne. Showing the hopes and frustrations of Sudanese-Australian culture as a woman and parent, screenings include lunch, music and panel discussions.
Airport West: Wednesday June 22 - 10am to 11:30am
Moonee Ponds: Friday June 24 - 1pm to 2:30pm
Avondale Heights: Saturday June 25 - 1:30pm to 3pm


OnlyMelbourne Welcomes
Each week we highlight some of the new business listings in the OnlyMelbourne Business and Services directory.

Envy by Margarette Louise is a range of luxury handmade handbags and accessories designed and handmade in their Northcote studio. With bags that are functional and beautiful, ENVY specialise in fusing different textures of fabrics together to create something a little different with fabrics ranging from luxurious embroidered silk velvet, Obi fabrics and more.


Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Alcove Art Shop Winter Delights Exhibition is a presentation of unique handcrafted gifts by local artisans. Located in the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, the shop promotes artists and their unique handcrafted work and is run by practising artists who value the contact with clients at the point of sale.
When: June 27 to July 9
Opening Night: Monday June 27 - 6pm


Nillumbik Prize, held to celebrating and showcases the artists and work of the region, is one of the oldest community art shows in Victoria. Presented by Nillumbik Shire Council at Montsalvat in Eltham, the exhibition features selected works by over 40 artists, drawn from over 230 competition entries.
When: Until June 31


Felt as Art, an exhibition held at Opendrawer in Camberwell, showcases the work of nine artists who push the boundaries of what felt is capable of with unique works on display including sculpture, pictures and clothing from artists such as Lis and Jo Bissett, Pam Booth and Brigette Heldemann.
When: Until June 29 - Closed Tuesdays


Heartlands, held at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane, showcases more than 40 shortlisted entries of the Heartlands Refugee Fine Art Prize with works including paintings, drawings, photography and mixed media, reflecting the many aspirations of refugee artists who have arrived here since 1970.
When: Until June 25


Remnants of a Golden Past, held at Armadale's Firestation Print Studio, is a solo exhibition of works on paper and mixed media paintings by Myra Kaufman. Her monoprints use colourful layers of motifs, patterns and old hebrew script to pay tribute to the Jewish communities spread throughout Spain and Italy.
When: Until July 9 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Gioielli d'Autore Padova e la Scuola dell'oro, which in English means Italian Contemporary Jewellery, Padua and its Jewellery School, is an exhibition at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery of more than 150 breathtaking works from venerated jewellers and their students of the renowned Padua Jewellery School.
When: Until August 14 - Closed Sundays


Tutankhamun, presented by Melbourne Museum, will for the first time in Australia's history see this record-breaking exhibition visit Melbourne for its only Australian stop before the Egyptian treasures, which include Tutankhamun's golden canopic coffinette, are returned to their home in Cairo.
When: Until November 6 | Book Tickets


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Visionary Wedding Expo, taking place at Melton's Tabcorp Park, offers the chance to see to all of your wedding planning needs under one roof. With leading wedding suppliers available for advice on creating your dream wedding, door prizes and a fashion parade, showbags are included with entry.
When: Sunday June 26 - 10am to 2pm


Car Shows
Car Clubs Showcase, held at Federation Square, features a different Car Club every month when car enthusiasts and general public alike can wander through an amazing array of classic, modern and vintage cars. This month's free event presents cars on display from the Jason Bright Car Club.
When: Sunday June 26 - 11am to 2:30pm


Melbourne Tours
Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour lets you discover the darker side of Melbourne as you walk in the footsteps of notorious criminals, exploring the scenes of some of the city's most infamous criminal events. The tour also includes 50% discount on entry to the Old Melbourne Gaol.
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More Expos & Launches | More Open Days | The Art of the Brick is a one-of-a-kind LEGO® brick art exhibition, held at Federation Square. The work of Nathan Sawaya, his incredible large-scale LEGO® sculptures have broken gallery records around the world, amazing not only fans of LEGO® but also millions of art lovers, both young and old.
When: June 2 to July 31 - Bookings Advised


Circus
Circus Oz Steampowered, held at Birrarung Marr, brings to Melbourne the renowned circus troupe's special brand of madness, fooling around in the unconventional and fantastical world of STEAMPUNK, capturing a time where romance meets technology and everything is hand-made and steam-powered.
When: June 22 to July 17


Silvers Grand Magic Circus will be holding performances in Bayswater North. 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 June 26 - Ferntree Gully - Various Dates


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Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Caulfield Primary School Market Night offers a great night out with the chance to shop up a storm with jewellery, candles and soaps available along with wine tastings, mini massages, giftware, kitchenware, clothing and more. Held to raise funds for the school, $5 Entry includes a glass of bubbly.
When: Wednesday June 22 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm


Magnolia Square is a boutique fair showcasing women's and children's attire, homewares, jewellery and more. They'll be holding their popular fair at St Kilda Town Hall where you'll find the work of some of Melbourne's best and most talented designers with a wide variety of unique and charming quality crafts.
When: Thursday to Sunday, June 23 to 26


Avoca Antique Fair, located in the heart of the Pyrenees Shire of central west Victoria, features more than 30 dealers from all around Australia showing treasures from all around the world with a huge range on show and for sale. Along with a showcase of wineries, it also features vintage motor vehicles on display.
When: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26
Charity Gala Preview: Friday, June 24 - 6pm to 9pm


Hobby, Leisure & Collectors Carnival, held at Springvale's Sandown Racecourse, is a great chance for collectors and enthusiasts of many passions to pick up a bargain and find rare items with traders at the event offering a wide range of vintage, retro and modern memorabilia, model toys and more.
When: Sunday June 26 - 9am to 3pm


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


Wining & Dining
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Sporting Events
AFL Premiership
AFL Premiership | Round 14
Hawthorn vs Essendon - Fri June 24, 7:40pm - MCG
Richmond vs Melbourne - Sat June 25, 2:10pm - MCG
Geelong vs Adelaide - Sun June 26, 1:10pm - Skilled Stadium
Carlton vs West Coast - Sun June 26, 2:10pm - Marvel Stadium


Horse Racing
Betfair Park Race Days

Midweek Meeting (Lakeside)
Wednesday June 22
Betfair Park, Sandown


David Bourke Provincial Plate Day, held at Flemington Racecourse, celebrates the memory of former VRC chairman, David Bourke with 8 races on the day along with tours of the Flemington Heritage Centre and free activities for children on the public lawn with outdoor games, face painting and crafts.
When: Saturday June 25


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: Sunday June 26 - Sunday Jumps Racing, Warrnambool
Race Dates: June 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27


IASbet is Australia's premier online betting agency, offering better odds than TAB for Horse Racing and Sports Betting both in Australia and overseas. An easy way to take a punt on any one of the many races held over the long weekend, you can even receive $100 in FREE bets when you join IASbet online.
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Greyhound Racing
Greyhound Racing @ The Meadows hosts a range of race day and non-race day events throughout the year with the Broadmeadows venue renowned worldwide for high class racing.
Next Race Dates:
Wednesday & Saturday, June 22 & 25


Community Sports
Adidas All Schools Road Relay Championships, taking place in Albert Park and presented by the peak athletic body in the state, Athletics Victoria, is part of their events held to encourage, improve and promote a range of sports for all of their members.
When: Saturday June 25


Masters Cycling Races, presented by Southern Vets Cycling Club, invites cyclists to come along to an event and try 2 or 3 rides. With Club Memberships available for women aged 30+ and men aged 35+, the club offers grades to suit whatever your current level is, along with special deals and exciting rides.
Next Event: Sunday June 26 - Crib Point


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OnlyMelbourne Welcomes
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Wake Up, Komrade Jeff!!
Strangely enough, once Day Light Savings begin, Melbourne, Australia will be in the very same time zone as Vladivostok, Russia!

This is due to the fact that a lot of water lies between the two cities with only part of PNG and a number of Pacific islands seperating Australia and Russia.

Read more facts about Date & Time | Read Melbourne Trivia...


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