Newsletter | #370 | What's On this Week

Tuesday 4th February to Monday 10th February 2014

With the days (and nights) getting warmer as we move into February, everyone is looking for fun things to do on the weekend. Do not fear, OnlyMelbourne is here with a swag of funtastic things to do in the coming week.

Silvers Grand Magic Circus (no animals) is performing down at Narre Warren and worth a trip just to see the amazing Phoenix Riders in the Globe of Death, the Wheel of Steel. My hands are clammy just thinking about it.. fantastic. More..

Have a fabulous week Melbourne.
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Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Darebin Art Show

The City of Darebin presents a biennial exhibition of contemporary visual arts and craft celebrating the creativity and talent of artists living, working or learning in the Darebin municipality. Presented at the historic Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, this year's Darebin Art Show features a record number of 134 entries. Come along to see each artist reveal a unique perspective or story through their artwork.

When: Until 16 February 2014
Where: Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
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** We mucked up last week telling everyone that it was free entry at the Family Fun Day at Coopers Settlement on Australia Day. Coopers Settlement in Bundoora Park offers a variety of activities that the whole family will enjoy together.

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Streets of Melbourne

Streets of Melbourne provides a unique opportunity for Melburnians to explore the stories behind their city.

Visitors will be able to put a 'face to the name' as they traverse the grid, learning more of our explorers, colonial origins, founding fathers and events in our city's past.

When: Until November 2014
Where: Old Treasury Building
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Lonsdale Street Festival

Last year called Antipodes Festival, Lonsdale Street Festival is Melbourne's largest Greek themed street party, when Lonsdale Street is closed and over 100,000 people head to enjoy two stages of free entertainment, an assortment of food stalls, children's activities, cooking demonstrations and trader displays.

When: weekend of February 8 & 9
Where: Lonsdale Street | between Elizabeth and Exhibition Streets
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Whittlesea Country Music Festival

The Whittlesea Country Music Festival is delighted to announce Glenn Shorrock as their headline act for 2014. Confirmed performers includes Jetty Road, Christie Lamb, Greg Champion and Damian Howard and The Ploughboys. The festival will kick-off on Friday 7 February with the free opening party at the Whittlesea Bowls Club, where duo Carter and Carter will headline.

When: Saturday, February 8
Where: Whittlesea
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Indigenous Arts

Blak Cabaret

Blak Cabaret will take you on a heart-warming journey into our nation's soul with its unique brand of blak brilliance. Featuring the deadliest mob of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers, Blak Cabaret is a delicious cocktail of comedy, music, poetry and dance.

City of Melbourne proudly present Blak Cabaret as part of the 2014 Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival.

When: 7 - 9 February 2014
Where: Malthouse Theatre
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Melbourne Park N Sell

Staged on a large site in Campbellfield, Park N Sell is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday to buy, sell and swap vehicles.

When: Every Weekend - 7:30am - 3:30pm
Where: 1470 Sydney Road, Campbellfield
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Show Your Support

Cupid's Undie Run

Get cheeky in your bedroom-best on Valentine's Day weekend and sign up for the event putting the fun into fun runs in support of the Children's Tumour Foundation.

The Melbourne Cupid's Undie Run will kick off at noon with a pre-race party at Watermark Docklands, followed by a 1.5km run at 2pm, before it's back to Watermark for post-race festivities and prizes for the highest fundraisers.

When: Sunday February 9 2014
Where: Watermark Docklands
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The Great Peninsula Paddle

The Great Peninsula Paddle is an iconic annual paddle event held on the Mornington Peninsula for Reclink.
Designed for the novice paddler, hobbyist or families, the short course is a leisurely 3.6km paddle from the Sorrento pier to Portsea with the finishing line located on the Portsea beach, just down from the iconic Portsea Hotel.

When: Sunday February 9 2014
Where: Sorrento to Portsea
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worth a look

Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Races at Docklands - This Sunday

Brunswick Beethoven Music Festival - Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th February 2014

Melbourne Trivia - Quiz Events on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays

Herb & Chilli Festival - 15 & 16 March 2014

People & Melbourne

Harry Houdini - marvellous escape.

Chloe - has graced the walls of the Young and Jackson Hotel since 1909.

Elvis Presley - In Evergreen Memory of the KING.

Raoul Wallenberg - memorial at Kew Junction

Good for What Ails Ya!

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