Newsletter | #235 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #235 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, July 5 to 11.

This week... with the School Holidays in full swing now, the Fun4Kids Children's Festival and Melbourne Magic Festival find themselves in good company with Roola Boola performance festival for children in Prahran and the Multicultural Festival at Bulleen Plaza.

There's also a wide variety of theatre and performances that cater for tots and teens, so if you feel a little overwhelmed and are starting to assume that it's all about the kids, don't be fooled. Stand your ground and fight the good fight.

One day into the holidays and I was already given cause for a grounding, so confine them to dishes as I did, I say. That way you can make your way to more mature events like the Music on Film Festival celebrating cinematic concerts and the Arab Film Festival in Carlton.

Little else I have to say right now, except holidays.. Two more weeks to go and by god I'm going to use a lot of dishes!



Major Events
Multicultural Festival at Bulleen Plaza, now in its second year, celebrates the local vibrant multicultural community by bringing the plaza alive with food, a great atmosphere and performances from around the world, offering a great range of free entertainment for kids during the school holidays.
When: Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9


Roola Boola is a fun, innovative and interactive festival program for children aged four to 12 that will see Prahran's Chapel Off Chapel come alive with music, puppetry, circus, dance, magic and theatre. With performances children will love, there'll also be free story sessions and all-day theatre workshops.
When: Tuesday to Friday, July 5 to 8


School Holiday Guide for all the latest on what to do with the kids during the Winter Holidays running from July 2 to 17. The holiday guide offers some of 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!
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 at Caulfield Racecourse. 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 July 17 - Caulfield Racecourse - Daily During Holidays


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Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Second-hand Book Fair and Vinyl Records Fair, held by St Mark's Anglican Church in Balnarring, offers the chance to find some great bargains with stalls offering books and records from many genres. Held across five days, the fair's a great opportunity for collectors to stock up their shelves.
When: July 9, 12, 13, 15 & 16


Miniatures & Dollhouse Fair & Exhibition, held at Mount Waverley Community Centre, is the Victorian Association of Miniature Enthusiasts' annual show when clubs and individual members presen a special showcase of intricate and stunning displays of miniature figurines, dollhouses, furniture and more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10


Maribyrnong Orchid Society will be holding their annual Winter Show at the Maribyrnong Community Centre. Displaying a wide range of orchids, the event will include demonstrations on how to re-pot orchids, along with other advice on orchid culture from many of the members.
When: Sunday & Monday, July 10 & 11


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
Victorian Wine Showcase, held monthly at the Atrium of Federation Square, allows visitors to taste wines from regional Victorian Wineries and meet with winemakers. With many wines also available to buy at each event, this month will showcase wines from Bendigo, Heathcote and Sunbury.
When: Wednesday & Thursday, July 6 & 7


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Sporting Events
AFL Premiership
AFL Premiership | Round 16

Essendon vs Richmond - Sat July 9, 7:10pm - MCG
Collingwood vs Nth Melb - Sun July 10, 1:10pm - MCG
Bulldogs vs Carlton - Sun July 10, 4:40pm - Marvel Stadium


Roller Derby
South Sea Roller Derby

Charmers v Dollys
Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough
When: Saturday July 9 - Doors Open 7pm


Bull Riding
Professional Bull Riders National Finals, held at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, presents fast-paced, colossally adrenalin-pumped action pitting man against beast in the toughest sport on earth with 3 hours of dazzling bull riding drama featuring 14 Australian and 8 international PBR champions.
When: Saturday July 9


Horse Racing
Betfair Park Race Days

Midweek Meeting (Lakeside)
Wednesday July 6
Betfair Park, Sandown


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