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Welcome to this week's Melbourne events, exhibitions, sports and community guide for Tuesday to Monday, August 14 to 20, 2012.

This week... the Troubadour Weekend Music Festival presents a weekend of performances, food and attractions that revisit the glory days of two of Melbourne's most iconic music venues, albeit in Kyneton.

Meanwhile, closer on the home front, Manifest makes a return to Melbourne Showgrounds, giving pop-culturists the chance to don their finest costumes and raise their plywood swords high in a celebration of cosplay and all things anime.

Also in their finest regalia, there's the Hufflepuffs of Hogwarts making a rare performance in Melbourne, that or it's the Whiffenpoofs of Yale, I get the two confused.

I'm not making this up, either... Granted, I've been touched with man-flu, but I'm not that medicated. You'll find them further down in the classical section.



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Major Events
Manifest, the Melbourne Anime Festival, returns to Melbourne Showgrounds with an exciting program of attractions for fans of anime to celebrate the popular medium. The festival features cosplay competitions, trade stalls, video games and many special guests.
When: Friday to Sunday, August 17 to 19


Troubadour Weekend Music Festival, held in Kyneton, recaptures the heyday of two of Melbourne's greatest folk venues, Brunswick Street's Troubadour and Greville Street's Continental, with music from Anne Kirkpatrick, Jenny Biddle and many other great guests.
When: Friday to Sunday, August 17 to 19


National Science Week, now in its 15th year, raises awareness of science and education with a series of fun, unique and quirky displays and events held at Scienceworks, Melbourne City Square and many other venues throughout Victoria and Melbourne.
When: August 11 to 19


Craft Cubed, presented by Craft Victoria, celebrates skilled and idea-based experimental craft and design with a great program that offers events that include Open Studio Days, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and the Craft Hatch market held at Melbourne's 1000 £ Bend.
When: Until September 1


Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates 61 years as one of Australia's key cinema events and also one of the world's oldest film festivals. Held at various venues, the program features films from across the globe, special guests, Q&A screenings and much more.
When: August 2 to 19


Victoria's Small Business Festival, held to encourage and support anyone looking to start or grow a business, offers events highlighting practical knowledge and skills with seminars, workshops, exhibitions and more held at various venues in Victoria and Melbourne.
When: Held throughout August


Words in Winter, held in the Shire of Hepburn with events in Clunes, Creswick and Trentham, presents a huge program of book launches, workshops, and poetry readings along with special guests in Author Talks, theatre, oral history discussions and much more.
When: Until August 31


Art Exhibitions
Amy Mills, a New Zealand born artist based in Melbourne, will be holding an exhibition of recently completed works at Fitzroy North's M1ng Gallery. Her latest series 'Elemental' will also be on display featuring landscapes using her broken paint technique incorporating metal leaf.
When: August 17 to September 6 - Thurs to Sat
Opening Night: Friday August 17 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm


Then x Ten: The Power of the Poster features works by the world's leading image-makers who were commissioned to create a unique poster for the designer furniture firm, Herman Miller. Held at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs, there'll also be a collection of past posters.
When: Until August 25 - Closed Sundays
Saturday In Design: Saturday August 18 - 10am to 4pm
Note: Gallery Closed Friday August 17 for Private Function


Kindness / Udarta, held at Melbourne's RMIT Gallery, is an exhibition that celebrates 20 years of the Australia-India Council's program of cultural exchanges between Indian and Australian visual artists, writers and musicians with featured works by more than 140 contributors.
When: Until August 25


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Expos, Launches, Open Days & Lectures
Herald Sun Home Show, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, showcases the best in home renovation and landscaping services with stalls offering product information along with hands on demonstrations and more. It's held at held at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
When: Thursday to Sunday, August 16 to 19


Australian Wedding & Honeymoon Expo, held at Carlton's Royal Exhibition Building, showcases the best of Melbourne's bridal services with over 200 accredited retailers exhibiting along with stunning fashion parades held at regular intervals throughout the event.
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19


Open Day at The Gordon, Victoria's largest regional TAFE with two campuses in Geelong, showcases hundreds of courses on offer along with a great range of activities that include campus tours, course information seminars, skills demonstrations, delicious food and entertainment.
When: Sunday August 19 - 10am to 3pm


Melbourne Tours
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lets you sit back and enjoy Melbourne as you dine aboard the iconic 1927 tram. With the very best of Australian wines and cuisine on offer whilst travelling through Melbourne, it's a great way to enjoy some fine food and a wonderful sightseeing tour.
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Melbourne Tours & Activities are a great way to get out during holidays with the kids to discover some of the hidden treasures in your own city. With guided tours, ferry rides, sports events and more, there's no end of great attractions throughout Melbourne and Victoria.
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