Newsletter | #236 | What's On this Week Newsletter | #236 | What's On this Week

Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, July 12 to 18.

This week... Melbourne tips its hat, as it so rightly often does, to the plethora of cultural indulgences at hand in our fair city. With Emerge Festival rolling out the multi-coloured carpet at Dandenong's Drum Theatre, there's also the Indonesian Food and Trade Festival in Box Hill offering a range of food, performances and activities. Footscray will also host ColourFest, the first short film festival devoted to film makers of many backgrounds.

Those of a more sombre persuasion, or perhaps simply over the noise, flash and colour of School Holidays, can head along to the Crime & Justice Festival in Abbotsford for a program of seminars and events showcasing the art of crime and mystery writing.

Those attending could possibly use their newly acquired detective skills to enlighten me about a mystery I'm plagued with myself... that of why a family visit during holidays should only complicate matters when keeping the kids entertained. You'd think that the more kids there are, the more easily amused they'd be amongst themselves. Such foolery!

I feel like Hercules battling the dreaded Hydra, where just when I've figured out what will keep one head happy, another rears up demanding satisfaction. It couldn't be simple enough for all the heads to just watch the same DVD and be happy, could it. They all agree on one thing at least, and that's that each head is hungry.



Major Events
Emerge at The Drum brings the multicultural festival to Dandenong's Drum Theatre with a showcase of flavours, sounds and colours. Presenting a wave of new cultures and talents found in Dandenong, there'll be dance, music, song, drums, food, arts, crafts and a ceremony from local refugees.
When: Saturday July 16 - 11am to 4.30pm


Melbourne Magic Festival, presented by the Australian Institute of Magic at Northcote Town Hall, is the biggest gathering of magicians in Australia with a program that this year boasts over 135 performances of 36 different shows for kids and families along with magic classes and workshops for children.
When: July 4 to 16


Food & Wine Festivals
Indonesian Food and Trade Festival, taking place at Box Hill Town Hall, is a chance to sample the best of Indonesian food and culture. Held to promote a variety of unique experiences from many part of Indonesian archipelago, there'll be food and drinks, live music, dancing, arts and craft.
When: Sunday July 17 - 11am to 4:30pm


Film Festivals
Colourfest, the first short-film festival of its kind, focuses on the works of culturally diverse Australian film makers, allowing filmmakers of varied backgrounds to share their inspirations and stories. The full program of films will be screened across two sessions at Footscray Community Arts Centre.
When: Saturday July 16


School Holiday Guide
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!
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OnlyMelbourne Welcomes
Each week we highlight some of the new business and event listings in the OnlyMelbourne Events Calendar and Business and Services directory.

Tokyo Tuesday @ Longroom, located on fashionable Collins Street, is a chance to indulge in their sushi banquet at just $24 per person with their menu including a wide selection of Nigiri and Maki rolls, California rolls and dumplings, and best of all you can enjoy as much of these as you can!
When: Every Tuesday - 4pm - Bookings Advised


Vogue Smile Melbourne offer a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with a commitment to excellence, quality and personalized dental treatment and care. Offering the ultimate in beauty and dental health to maintain your unique look, they have something for every smile, schedule, and budget.
Love Never Dies brings the phenomenal musical hit to Melbourne with performances at the Regent Theatre. Continuing Andrew Lloyd Webber's greatest love story, The Phantom of the Opera, the musical extravaganza follows on ten years after the Phantom's disappearance and his new life in New York.
When: May 29 to November 17 | Book Now


ROCK OF AGES, held at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre, is a hilarious, feel-good love story set in 1987 when a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer in L.A.'s most legendary rock club. Told through music of the era, the comedy includes hits such as 'Don't Stop Believin', 'The Final Countdown' and other classics.
When: Until August 14 | Book Now


Classical, Choral & Recitals
Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, now in its 6th year, takes place at Melbourne Recital Centre in South Yarra with sixteen ensembles performing in preliminary rounds that will lead up to a very special Winners' Concert that will feature the winning piano trio and string quartet.
When: July 9 to 17 - Various Dates
Winners' Concert: Sunday July 17


Choir Victoria, known for their quality performances, will be appearing at Federation Square's BMW Edge for a Lunchtime Performance. With musical guidance provided by Director of Music, Ms Lynette Richardson, the parent managed choir features excellent and confident young choristers.
When: Thursday July 14


Soiree, presented by Le Tableaux Burlesque, is a decadent evening that explores the allure of temptation. With the Kensington venue Revolt transformed into a bacchian playground, join Gilbert Humpnickle on a journey deliciously fraught with burlesque temptresses and fiery femme fatales.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17 - Doors Open 8pm


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Entertainment & Nightlife
Nick Charles and Lloyd Spiegel, two of the most recognised and respected guitarists in Australia, will be performing at Berwick & District Folk Club. A rare duo performance that shouldn't be missed, between them they average 300 concerts a year and have toured extensively worldwide.
When: Friday July 15 - Doors Open 7:30pm


Claire Bowditch will be appearing with Lanie Lane at Thornbury Theatre as part of her Winter Secrets Tour, offering a night of interactive audience adventure as Clare plays on her belief that everyone is creative with the performance grown from input from her fans and the crowd.
When: Saturday July 16 - Doors Open 7:30pm


Tiago Brissos, an acclaimed guitarist who perfectly captures the middle ground of European and South American music, will be holding a solo guitar recital for one night only at Melbourne's Guildford Lane Gallery where he'll showcase works by Jorge Morel, Quique Sinesi, Jose Peixoto and others.
When: Saturday July 16 - Doors Open 6pm


Fortunato Isgro, renowned for his powerful voice and extensive repertoire, will be launching his latest album 'Journey' at Forza Italia in Carlton. With media personality Tony Tardio hosting the event, Fortunato will a mix of modern, original Italian and English songs from his album.
When: Sunday July 17 - 2pm to 4pm


Moonshine, a diverse band with their roots in Celtic sounds, will be holding a free performance at the Pint and Pickle Tavern in Frankston. With a combination of Celtic instruments including banjo mandolin, tin whistle and guitars, the band also plays songs ranging through Folk Roots and Blues.
When: Sunday July 17 - 6pm to 9pm


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Comedy & Magic
Carl Barron will be performing at St Kilda's Palais Theatre with his latest show, A One Ended Stick. Taking a different tact to previous shows, Carl's new performance comprises monologue, stand-up and music as he explores stories about Troy, worms, ants, acid, and also simply being Carl Barron.
When: Tuesday July 12 - 7:30pm


Drags Aloud, a multi-award winning comedy troupe, will soon set their high heels further afield when they move to London. They'll be holding their Farewell Performance at Downstairs At Alma's in Caulfield North where they'll present a special laugh-out-loud, sing-a-long, foot-stomping farewell party.
When: Saturday July 16 - 8pm


The Impro Cave, presented by Impro Melbourne and held at The Space in Prahran, features some of Melbourne's best comic and theatrical talent in an exciting, hilarious show that's a unique experience each week with performances improvised from audience suggestions to truly put the performers through their paces.
When: Sundays, 7:30pm - Rookie Show held at 6pm


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Cinema
West Side Shorts, presented by Angry Productions, is a monthly film night held at Williamstown' Customs House Hotel, offering the chance to see fantastic short films that are often made by local talent and also to network with local filmmakers and actors after the screenings.
When: Tuesday July 12 - 8:30pm - Only $5 Entry


Outside-in Cinema, held at Experimedia in the State Library of Victoria, is a special season of free cinema this winter, showcasing films donated to the Library's collection. Offering a great night in, the program features animated films from around the world and contemporary documentaries along with prizes on offer.
When: Wednesdays Until August 24 - 6:30pm


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Melbourne For Kids
Postcards from Nanna, held at Darebin Arts Centre in Preston, is the multi-award winning story concert starring Cha Cha Sam and Nanna's Band. Featuring funky folk/pop songs, this is a bumpalicious story concert for kids, grown-ups and Nannas alike, about learning to love being different.
When: Thursday July 14 - 11am


Meet Dwayne Russell when the former AFL player and well-known media personality will visit The AFL Store at Wantirna South's Knox City Shopping Centre. During the special appearance, Dwayne will be reading and signing his new children's AFL picture book titled, Jackson's Goal.
When: Thursday July 14 - 12pm to 1pm


Vegecation, presented by Centro Box Hill during Winter Holidays, offers a fun, inspiring programme that can show kids from ground to mouth how gardening, vegetables and cooking combined can create delicious meals in a week-long series of free events showcasing a different plant each day.
When: Weekdays Until July 15 - 11am to 2pm


Circus
Perry Bros Circus, Australia's oldest circus, will perform in Moolap, outside Geelong, offering quality entertainment for the entire family. With wirewalkers, Jugglers, Whip crackers, balancing acts and more the circus also features performing ponies and camels along with their very funny clowns.
When: Until July 17 - Moolap


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
Antiques & Collectables Fair, an annual event presented by Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing, is the club's major fundraiser offering fantastic items with many respected dealers holding stalls that feature a wide range of antiques and collectable items. It's held at Williamstown Town Hall.
When: Friday to Sunday, July 15 to 17

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