Category: What’s On
Petrina Hicks: Bleached Gothic is the first major survey exhibition of Australian photographer Petrina Hicks. More than 50 photographs and videos will be on display at NGV Australia, Federation Square until 29 March 2020. Over her fifteen-year career, Hicks (1972– ) has gained a strong reputation for her large-scale, hyperreal photographs that subvert and disrupt the photographic language of advertising […]
The creators of Children are Stinky have done it again with their new show Brass Monkeys. Directed by Malia Walsh (heaps of stuff) and performed by Kyle Raftery and April Dawson (Lunar Circus, Circus Oz), are the perfect formula for combining circus skills and comedy for all ages. Performed in the beautiful Melba Spiegeltent as […]
A spectacular new jellyfish exhibit Ocean Invaders has arrived at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, just in time for the Summer School Holidays. Advertisement This $1.5 million sensory experience immerses families into the beautiful world of jellyfish, with over three zones filled with mesmerising displays. The exhibit gives kids the opportunity to get up close with […]
As the days grow warmer, the cherry orchards blossom and produce delicious cherries in Victoria. The main cherry growing regions are located in Eastern and Southern Victoria, the cherry season lasts around 3 months from November through to February. Not long enough! Cherry-picking is such a lovely day out for families. These are my top […]
It’s that time of year where we say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in 2020. If you have small children and don’t want a late night, there are plenty of New Year’s Eve celebrations for families around Melbourne. RELATED: New Years Eve Celebrations with kids in Melbourne 2021 – 2022 Advertisement New Years Eve Family […]
Rain Room has captivated over half a million visitors worldwide and made its Australian debut at Jackalope Pavilion in St Kilda to a sell-out audience. Rain Room is excited to announce that it will be opening its doors for special Kids Sessions these summer holidays. If you haven’t experienced Rain Room yet, this is your […]
Christmas has arrived early at the Melbourne Recital Centre, with the beautiful tale of The Snowman accompanied by the Melbourne Recital Centre Orchestra. Performed in the magnificent Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, which is lined with plywood panels that resemble the back of instruments. The Snowman is brought to life by the live orchestra. Advertisement The Snowman is […]
American Express Openair Cinemas are returning to St Kilda this holiday season, with a line-up of films perfect for every member of the family. Running from 22 November until 20 December 2019, you can enjoy movies under the stars next to Melbourne’s iconic St Kilda Beach. See below for your chance to WIN 1 of […]
Don’t mess with the Dummies latest show – Lions and Tigers and Dummies, OH MY! is now playing at the Wonderland Spiegeltent, behind Federation Square, as part of this years Melbourne Fringe Festival. This silly and unexpected show will leave you chuckling and smirking at the slapstick antics of three underprepared campers. Lions and Tigers and Dummies, OH MY! is a camping […]
The NGV has launched their latest exhibition KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness at the NGV International, this impressive exhibition will run until April 2020. This is the first Australian exhibition of works by New York artist Brian Donnelly a.k.a KAWS. KAWS started out as a graffiti and street artist, his broad collection of […]
The wonderfully, warm and engaging Musical Sprouts are performing their latest show ‘A Day in a Life of you’ at the Wonderland Spiegeltent, in Birrarung Marr as part of this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival. My little man loved this show! The Musical Sprouts latest fun-filled show A Day In The Life Of You tells stories […]
Whether you’re a witch, wizard or muggle, any fan of Harry Potter will love the magic that is around Melbourne at the moment. There’s the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playing at the Princess Theatre, an immersive Wizarding Academy Express train is heading to Southern Cross Station, enjoy lunch at the Imperial Hotel’s Magical […]