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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, October 18 to 24.

This week... there's a great range of events celebrating the Indian Festival of Diwali with a fine spread of food, dancing, market stalls and much more. On the European end of cultural shindigs, there's also the Swiss Italian Festa, one of the biggest events in Daylesford with an extensive program of attractions.

There's also much to kick up your heels about with music events that include the very swingin' Camperdown Cruise Rockabilly Festival, Surrey Hills Music Festival, and a day of Cuban Jazz at Coldstream's Rochford Winery.

And with the pollen in full gear, one of the key signs that Spring is truly here (aside from annoying flies) is the return of Whitehorse Spring Festival and the abundance of fetes taking place, for those feeling lucky and keen for a dip.



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History of Burlesque, held in Melbourne for one night only at St Kilda's Ormond Hall, is a gala night of entertainment with performers that include UK artist, Joe Black, sultry silky jazz singer, Jessamae St James, the divine House of Burlesque Troupe and many other guests.
When: Saturday December 3 - Bookings Advised


Bendigo Agricultural Show, held at Bendigo's Prince of Wales Showgrounds, offers two great days of action and entertainment for the whole family with a fantastic range of attractions and entertainment that include live shows, food, animal displays and carnival rides.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22


Ararat Show, held at the R.T. White Raceway, showcases the best of Ararat's country life with a wide range of events and attractions including horses and a pet show, floral displays and exhibitions. The day also offers fun for the whole family with rides, tractor pulling and more.
When: Sunday October 23


Discover Dunkeld - A Mosaic of Experiences is one of the highlights of the Grampians' events calendar with the annual spring cultural festival holding more than 30 activities for people of all ages. Showcasing local food, wine, art, history and nature, highlights include Market in the Park.
When: Saturday October 22


Melbourne Festival, held at various venues, exclusively debuts and premiering some of the finest national and international artists and companies. With a program rich in dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and more, the festival offers a diverse range of entertainment.
When: October 6 to 22


Bright Spring Festival showcases the vibrant sights, attractions and best of Bright with a series of events that include theatre, special dinners and art exhibitions along with highlights such as the Grand Fireworks Spectacular and Concert, open gardens tours, workshops and more.
When: October 14 to November 1


Golden Gateway Festival, held at venues throughout Ararat, showcases local talent and attractions with a program that features a children's day, sports activities and music along with tours of historic sites and a Street Procession on the final day, which leads to the Ararat Agricultural Show.
When: October 14 to 23


Music & Arts Festivals
Camperdown Cruise Rockabilly Festival, held in the historic tree lined main street of Camperdown, is a retro-fest extravaganza featuring great live rockabilly bands, a vintage fashion parade, a flea market with 50's collectables, dance competitions, art exhibitions and more.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


Surrey Hills Music Festival is an exciting event that offers over 30 live shows held at venues that include Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and Voodoo Child Music. With over 300 performers on the bill, the festival features food stalls, roving entertainment, buskers, workshops and more.
When: Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22


Cuban Jazz Festival, held at Coldstream's Rochford Winery, combines live vineyard jazz with salsa, bongos, conga and D.J's spread over two main arenas. Set before the lake on the vineyard stage, exciting salsa dance lessons will take place before each performance.
When: Sunday October 23


Hume Festival Of Music offers a bigger and better program with new highlights that include free music skills workshops and a free open-air concert. With a variety of quality live music events, this year's festival also includes a Kylie Minogue exhibition on loan from Melbourne Arts Centre.
When: October 13 to 23


Film Festivals
Melbourne Macedonian Film Festival, with screenings held at Hoyts Cinemas at Northland, Melbourne Central and Highpoint, showcases local and international films made by Macedonian filmmakers with a three-day program of feature films, documentaries, animations and short films.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


Silent Film Festival, held at St Kilda's iconic Astor Theatre, celebrates the masterful achievements of early cinema including the great silent clowns with screenings of restored silent classics and live musical accompaniment by musicians Ariel Valent, Kate Adam and David Johnston OAM.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


AFI | AACTA Festival of Film showcases and critiques cinematic success stories drawn from the past year. Held at Carlton's Cinema Nova and ACMI Cinemas in Federation Square, the program features 21 Feature Films and 12 Non Feature nominees for next year's inaugural AACTA Awards.
When: October 11 to November 14


Greek Film Festival, held at Palace Cinema Como in South Yarra, presents a selection of contemporary films direct from Greece with this year's event offering one of the strongest programs to date with over twenty films that include short films, documentaries, comedies and classics.
When: October 12 to 31


Exhibitions - Art | Festival | Show
Camino Seguro, held at one hundredth gallery in Prahran as part of a three-part series, is a very special exhibition by Andrea Drury. Her photo project explores the lives of those who pass through Camino Seguro (safe passage) in Guatemala, and how this changes their destiny.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, October 19 to 23


Cautionary Tales, a solo exhibition by Michael Doolan, features a selection of small-scale hand modelled ceramic sculptures that explore themes of childhood fantasy and fictional tales. Held at Richmond's Karen Woodbury Gallery, Doolan's works merge the imaginary and realistic.
When: Until October 26


Autocue, held at Melbourne's Daine Singer Gallery, is an exhibition of Becc Orszag's drawings of eerie mountain scapes and figures in ritualistic actions, implying an unexplained history. Working from found imagery, Orszag explores the de-individualisation of society and voyeurism.
When: Until October 29 - Wednesdays to Saturdays


Bonny Hut, an artist whose works explore imaginary realism, will be exhibiting at Collingwood Gallery with a series of works that includes a series of oils on canvas. With prints available of her work, her imagery captures elements that entwine the spiritual with the surreal.
When: Until October 26


In camera and in public, held at Fitzroy's Centre for Contemporary Photography, offers a look at society through the lens of the state, the photographer on the street, the artist and the eye of the voyeur, examining the abandonment of the contract between photographer and subject.
When: Until Sunday October 23


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo, held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, features the latest parenting innovations along with free children's entertainment, all under one roof. The expo also offers expert advice and essential early childhood parenting tips from professionals.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


Australian Audio & AV Show, held at Melbourne's Marriott Hotel, offers hi-fi fans the chance to enjoy expert, traditional room-based personal demonstrations of the finest audio and video products available with more than 50 individual sound-proof exhibition suites provided.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


Timber & Working With Wood Show, held at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale, is the largest showcase of products and services available to woodworking enthusiasts and professional tradesmen alike with hundreds of woodworking products, suppliers and experts.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


Armageddon Expo, held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, is even bigger this year with a huge range of attractions that celebrate science fiction, fantasy, anime and gaming. The event includes panel discussions, competitions, film screenings, special guests and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23


Discover Europe Travel Expo, held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, is the perfect event for anyone wanting to learn more about a European getaway along with the chance to save on cruising, Europe holiday packages, coach tours, insurance, airfares, fly drive holidays and much more.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23


Wholistic Festival of Life Expo is a chance to meet up to 50 Exhibitors offering Tarot and Angel Card readings, Crystals, Aura Photography and more. Held at Berwick Leisure Centre, the day also allows visitors to be pampered with Reiki, Bowen, Shiatsu and much more.
When: Sunday October 23 - 10am to 5pm


Car Shows
Picnic with the Classics, Motorclassica's free outdoor show, takes place at Melbourne Museum Plaza with people invited to bring a picnic and enjoy specialist car club displays of more than 100 popular classics. The main Motorclassica event will be held at the Royal Exhibition Building.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21 to 23


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.
More on Melbourne's Underbelly Crime Tour


More Expos & Launches | More Open Days | SkinnyFat features Maxine Montgomery in a performance that looks at the big issues that concern many of us - how big does your butt look in those jeans and other important issues concerning the size of one's butt. The quirky cabaret is held at The Butterfly Club in South Melbourne.
When: Thursday to Sunday, October 20 to 23


Theatresports, Melbourne's longest running improvisation comedy show, continues its 26th season with Round Two at The Space in Prahran where teams of quick-witted and fleet-footed improvisers will battle it out each week in an exhilarating and hilarious display of improvised theatre
When: Sundays in October - 7:30pm


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Melbourne For Kids
Children's Week, a national event that recognises the talents, skills and rights of young people, will be celebrated with many events taking place across Melbourne and Victoria. With workshops, celebrations and much more, the program has something for all.
When: October 22 to 30
Launch Event: Sunday October 23 - Melbourne Zoo
Universal Children's Day: Wednesday October 26


Motion Painting, held at Melbourne's ArtPlay, invites children to follow the trail of a unicycle as it rolls through puddles of paint and they add to the artwork with feet, push-along toys, tyres, balls, a paint-filled swinging pendulum and more across a large canvas parachute.
When: October 20 & 21 - Bookings Required


Classic Kids, presented by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, offers toe-tapping fun for all the family with their next event at the Iwaki Auditorium in Southbank being Clowning Around with Melvin Tix, a chance for children to sing along, follow a story and maybe even conduct.
When: Saturday October 22 - 10am to 4pm


Markets, Fetes and Fairs
Kilmore Antiques and Collectable Fair, raising funds for the 1st Kilmore Scout Group, gathers together antique dealers from New South Wales, South Australia and across Victoria under the same roof at Kilmore's Memorial Hall offering a wide range of items from many eras.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23


Aspendale Primary School Twilight Festival is a great family event with awesome rides, fun entertainment, yummy food and a huge variety of stalls. Come for dinner and watch the kids be entertained for hours. Unlimited ride tickets are available with funds raised supporting the school.
When: Friday October 21 - 3:30 to 7pm


Mt Waverley PS Family Fun Day offers a great day out for the whole family with carnival rides for kids of all ages and a fantastic range of stalls including trash and treasure, books, homemade cakes and gourmet food. Along with a silent auction, there'll also be live entertainment.
When: Saturday October 22 - 10am to 4pm


Old Fashioned Spring Fair, presented by the Anglican Parish of Box Hill, features cakes, sweets, jams and pickles at great value at old-fashioned prices. With plants, crafts, books, collectibles and toys for sale, there'll also be carnival competitions, face painting and live music.
When: Saturday October 22 - 9am to 2pm


Hyundai A-League - Week 3

Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne Heart
Saturday October 22 - 7:45pm
Marvel Stadium, Docklands


Wrestling
WrestleClash 3, held at Thornbury Theatre, sees the return for one night only of the biggest locally produced professional wrestling event of the year. With all the action and drama of only the very best going head to head, competitors include Melbourne City Wrestling Champion, Slex.
When: Saturday October 22 - Doors Open 6:30pm


Golf
Golf Australia, the national sporting organisation overseeing golf in Australia, presents many events at various clubs, ranging from grassroots tournaments to elite levels of play.
Men's Victorian Senior Amateur - Oct 18 to 20
Australian Men's Senior Match Play - Oct 24 to 26


Community Sports
AV Shield - Round 2, held at various venues and presented by the peak athletic body in the state, Athletics Victoria, is part of their wide range of events held to encourage, improve and promote a wide range of sports for all of their active members.
When: Saturday October 22 - Various Venues


Spring into Shape Series lets you measure your progress and improvement at your own pace with the sports event featuring a 4.2km run/walk, 8.4km run/walk and 12.7km run. Entrants can also raise funds for the Heart Foundation by creating their own online fundraising page.
When: Sunday October 23 - Alexandra Gardens


Horse Racing
Tatts Cox Plate, 'The Race Where Legends Are Made', lives up to its name at Moonee Valley. Introduced in 1922 in honour of the founder of Moonee Valley, William Samuel Cox, the race carries total prize money of $3,050,000, the 2nd richest race behind the Melbourne Cup.
When: Saturday October 22
Also See: Cox Plate Day, Cranbourne - Sat Oct 22


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.
Race Dates:
Wednesday to Monday, October 19 to 24


Yarra Valley Racing, located at Yarra Glen, offers the finest in exciting racing entertainment along with great venues with regional food and wine.
Thoroughbred Race Dates:
Yarra Valley Food & Wine Race Day
Saturday October 22


Kilmore Pacing Cup, the feature harness event at Kilmore Racing Club, offers a great day of racing classic action on the track amidst the quality food and atmosphere. Known as the Melbourne Cup of Harness Racing, the day also features free rides for kids and Fashions on the Field.
When: Sunday October 23


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Number Five... Number Five... Number Five...
For one time ever in 1964, there were five Beatles and it happened in Melbourne.

Ringo flew into Melbourne on 14th June, 1964 having recovered from a tonsillectomy and his replacement drummer, Jimmy Nicol, flew back to England the following morning, raising the famous band's number by one for just that night.

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