Newsletter | #423 | What's On this Week

Tuesday 10th February 2015 to Monday 16th February 2015

Our very special Valentine's Day edition.

This coming Saturday is Valentine's Day when we celebrate our love for one another. Our Melbourne guide has over 250 very special romantic ideas.

Happy Valentine's Day Melbourne
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visual kaleidoscopic extravaganza

Throttle

THROTTLE makes for a powerful, physical and innovative show not quite like anything you have heard or seen before on Melbourne's stages.

Set to tracks off 'Muscle Drum Music ' Volumes 1 and 2..Throttle is a foot stomping ride put together with images from car racing, rocket launches, rollercoasters, dance footage, a touch of comedy and anything in between.

'THROTTLE....IT'LL BREAK THE FLOOR DOWN'

When: Saturday 28th February & Saturday 7th March 2015
Where: Shadow Electric Open-Air Cinema | Abbotsford Convent
Bookings: Online
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Valentine's Day

Melbourne Guide 2015

We have over 250 very special romantic ideas specially for Valentine's Day.

Melbourne is such a great place to be on Valentine's day and what better way to show the person you love, than a special outing in Melbourne.

We have Valentine's Day dinners, romantic lunches, secluded get-togethers, quiet drinks for two, special nights for you are your partner.

Happy Valentine's Day Melbourne

Luna Love

Messages of love at Highpoint

Taste Love at Mamor Chocolates

Valensteins Day | Munich Brauhaus

Valentine's at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

Valentine's Day & Eskimo Kisses at Ice Bar

Valentine's Day at Geebung Polo Club

Valentine's Day at Golden Gate Hotel

Valentine's Day at State of Grace

Valentine's Day at The Duke

Valentine's Day at The Exchange Hotel

Valentine's Day at the Hyde Street Hotel

Valentine's Day at The Local Port Melbourne

Valentine's Day Dinner at Alluvial Restaurant

Valentine's Day Dinner at Essence Restaurant

Valentine's Day dinner at Melbourne Aquarium

Valentine's Day Dinner at the Grand Hotel

Valentine's Day | Melba Restaurant

Valentines Day @ Campari House

Valentines Day at Brandy Creek Winery

Valentines Day Dinner @ The Vincent

Valentines Day | World Restaurant & Bar

Valentine's Day at Eureka 89

Valentine's Day at Mr Mason

Valentine's Day Awkward Portraits

Valentine's Day Dinner | Hotel Lindrum

Valentine's Day Under the Stars

When: Saturday 14th February 2015
Listing: Guide | Category

sustainability in the city

Sustainable Living Festival

The Sustainable Living Festival raises awareness and provides tools for change by showcasing leading solutions to the ecological and social challenges we face.

The Festival's three week program engages individuals and communities across Victoria to host and promote sustainability events. Celebrating the very best examples of ecological and social sustainability the event embraces interactive workshops, talks, demonstrations, artworks, exhibits, films and live performances.

When: Saturday 7 February > March 1, 2015
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Greek & Greece

Lonsdale Street Festival

With a weekend jam packed with food, culture and free entertainment for the whole family, the festival will celebrate all things Greek. Stay tuned as we announce our international act!

The Lonsdale Street Festival, which is staged in the heart of the City of Melbourne's Greek Precinct, attracts over 100,000 people across the weekend, who head to the street to enjoy two stages of free entertainment, an assortment of food stalls, children's activities, cooking demonstrations and trader displays.

When: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2015.
Where: Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Country Town Festival

Drouin Ficifolia Festival

A buzz and energy will fill the streets of Drouin during the 3 day Ficifolia Festival with its theme of I <3 DROUIN, all things Love, Valentine's Day and Drouin will be celebrated.

The main attractions are the Friday Frenzy Sale, Poetry Night, Street Parade, Party In The Park, CWA Craft Exhibition, Artist Studio Tours, Golf Completions, 20/20 Cricket Matches, 3BBR Radio Open Day, Movie Under The Stars and many more.

When: 12th to 15th February 2015
Where: Drouin
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rock n' roll Festival

Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival

The Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival takes over the streets of Ballarat's CBD and celebrates all things rockabilly in an unforgettable way!

It's an electric spectacle, with international music acts spilling from bars and balconies, hundreds of glamorous retro guys and gals flocking into town, parades of classic cars and hot rods, unique market stalls and more.

Lose yourself in the colour and excitement of the 1950s rock n' roll days!

When: 12th to 15th February 2015
Where: Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
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Outdoor Arts Festival

SummerSalt

Over five extraordinary summer weekends, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is turned on its head. Music, dance, circus, theatre and art burst into life and spill out onto the streets of Southbank.

During the day, families can explore fun, free and low cost events such as interactive theatre, puppetry, storytelling, giant art installations and hands-on workshops.

In the evenings, Southbank will come alive with exciting outdoor concerts, street-art, theatre and cinema until late.

When: 23 Jan - 21 Feb
Where: Southbank
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A pause for the better

FebFast

Australia's favourite hangover cure FebFast is an alcohol-free challenge and a choice to take a break from sugar caffeine or digital overload to raise money for young people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

FebFast is the humble little campaign that achieves big things. Feel sharper fitter and healthier.

When: 1-28 February 2015
Register: Register online: form a team join a team or go solo.
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