What’s on in summer

ONGOING

Fed Square book market
Every Saturday 11am-5pm
Love books? Join Melbourne’s bibliophiles at the city’s largest weekly book market, in The Atrium at Fed Square. Each week you can immerse yourself in over 5000 new and pre-loved titles, including literature, history, gardening, travel, art and kids stories. The Book Market regularly features around 15 of Melbourne’s most experienced book dealers as well as authors and illustrators.
Federation Square, Melbourne; 9525 5033
http://www.federationsquare.com.au

Find Captain Cook’s Lost Treasure
19 December-15 January
This entertaining challenge for children 5-12 years old asks them to follow secret clues to find Captain Cook’s lost treasure. Those who find treasure will get to take a piece home with them.
Cooks’ Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne; 9419 4677
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

History of the Shrine – 75th anniversary exhibition
Until 2 May 2010
An archive of images, memorabilia, sculptures and a model of the Shrine of Remembrance will trace its evolution and its place as a site for public and personal reflection.
St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 9661 8100
http://www.shrine.org.au

Live entertainment at Bellissimo
For the full Italian dining experience, you can’t go past Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria. Enjoy rustic
Italian cuisine and traditional Italian songs performed on the piano-accordion.
From 7pm, Fri, Sat, plus Sun lunch.
Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, 15/427 Docklands Drive, Docklands; 9326 6636
http://www.bellissimo.net.au

Luna Park
From 12 December
Enjoy the Circus of Screams at Luna Park this summer. It’s a live interactive 3D scare experience complete with bizarre and eerie circus animals.. Be spooked - for a strictly limited season!
Luna Park, Lower Esplanade; open Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-6pm; 9525 5033.

Melbourne Aquarium’s Big Summer!
Explore a world unlike any other in Antarctica. Marvel as the majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins play in the pool and slide across the snow-covered ice. And don’t forget that there are three more amazing worlds to discover at Melbourne Aquarium this summer: Weird and Wonderful, Sharks Alive and River to Reef.
Melbourne Aquarium, Cnr King and Flinders Street, Melbourne; 9923 5999
http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture
Until 21 February
A groundbreaking exhibition featuring sculptures by 33 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. The artworks depict a variety of Australian animals and are made from materials including fibre, ceramic, wood, and aluminium.
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton; 13 11 02
http://www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Rivers Restaurant dinner cruise
Cruise Melbourne’s beautiful waterways on a luxury vessel while you enjoy a three-course dinner or seafood platter served to your table. Cruises every Saturday and selected Friday nights at 7.30pm, bookings essential.
Departs from Waterfront City Marina, Docklands; 9285 0000
http://www.rivers.net.au

Screen Worlds: the story of film, television & digital culture
This unique and interactive exhibition charts the past, present and future of the moving image. Featuring highlights of early films to memorable TV moments, it dynamically illustrates how each form of the moving image has emerged as a powerful creative medium.
ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne; 8663 2200
http://www.acmi.net.au
Super Tuesday at Docklands

Discover Docklands for massive “Super Tuesday” savings on top of already reduced prices at brand direct outlets and specialty stores. There’s even 50% off food at selected restaurants for lunch and dinner.
Visit http://www.Docklands.com

The Hotel Windsor – pre-theatre dinners
With Melbourne’s theatre season in full swing, The Hotel Windsor’s signature 111 Spring Street Restaurant is offering a new pre-theatre dinner menu. The $30, two-course menu one main meal and one dessert. Available Tues-Sun, 6pm-6.30pm (last order).
The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne; 9633 6000
http://www.thehotelwindsor.com.au

Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world
Melbourne Musuem’s new permanent exhibition, Wild, explores the wonderful diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world as well as different Victorian environments, including the alps, grassland and wetlands. The exhibition also explores climate change, biodiversity and conservation.
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton; 13 11 02
http://www.museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

ABBA tribute show and dinner cruise
16 December
Relive the greatest hits of ABBA, from Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia, with a tribute show that includes a three-and-a-half-hour cruise, three-course dinner, live ABBA floorshow and dance floor.
Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm; $109pp; 9285 000
http://www.rivers.net.au

Christmas Day Dinner Cruise
25 December
Enjoy a scrumptious Christmas dinner on board the grand vessel “Voyager” with three courses and live entertainment.
Cruising from Docklands 6pm, returns 9pm; $149pp; 9285 000
http://www.rivers.net.au

NYE Dinner Cruise
31 December
Bring in the new year with a memorable cruise along Melbourne’s scenic waterways and onto Docklands for the spectacular fireworks display. Includes three courses, an open bar and DJ.
Departing 8pm until 1am; $249pp; 9285 000
http://www.rivers.net.au

January

Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition
5-12 January
Angelina Ballerina, the star of the classic children’s book series, returns to the Arts Centre with this brand new show.
The State Theatre, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183
http://www.artscentre.com.au

Australian Open
18-31 January
See the world’s best tennis players battle it out in this grand slam event. The atmosphere will be electric and the competition fierce!
Melbourne Park, Swan Street, Richmond; 1300 888 104
http://www.australianopen.com

Balé de Rua
20-30 January
Balé de Rua is Portuguese for “street ballet”. This sensational dance and percussion performance celebrates life, love and all things Brazilian and is led by a cast of 14 men and two women.
The State Theatre, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183
http://www.artscentre.com.au

Boards, Bats and Balls – Summer Holiday Program
4-29 January
The summer holiday program at the National Sports Museum offers a fantastic range summer sports, activities and guest appearances.
National Sports Museum, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gate 3, Olympic Stand, Jolimont Street, Jolimont; 9657 2279
http://www.nsm.org.au

Degustation Dinner @ Butchers Grill
28 January
Enjoy a delicious seven-course degustation menu prepared by the head chef and accompanied by Santa Rita Wines from Chile. Speakers will share their inside industry knowledge on the evening’s food and wine.
Butchers Grill, 141 Bourke St, Melbourne; $98pp; 9639 1222
http://www.butchersgrill.com.au

Dinner Cruise on Voyager
16 January
Cruise Melbourne’s scenic waterways while you enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner served to your private table.
Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm, returns 10.30pm; $79pp; 9285 0000
http://www.rivers.net.au

ELVIS Show & Dinner Cruise
30 January
Enjoy this Elvis tribute show on the large luxury vessel “Voyager”. Includes a three-and-a-half-hour cruise, three-course dinner, live Elvis floor show and dance floor.
Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm; $99pp; 9285 0000
http://www.rivers.net.au

Sand Sculpture
11-31 January
An event for the whole family, featuring sand sculptures by award-winning international artists. Includes a hands-on workshop for children aged four to 12 where they can play and create their own sand carvings.
Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands; 9658 9658
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Sunset concerts
Saturdays, 9-30 January
This free event brings together warm weather, good friends and great live bands. The 2010 Summer Fun in the City line-up includes soul/funk outfit Pablo Discobar, folk, jazz, blues, reggae and hip-hop group, the Custom Kings and pop/rock legend Deborah Conway.
Fitzroy Gardens, Stage Lawn; 6.30pm-9.30pm;
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

The Man with the September Face
9-19 December
Love, Death, Communism and Spandau Ballet... a bittersweet, suburban roller-drama with heart(ache). This is tale of our times told with humour. Don’t miss it!
The Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183
http://www.artscentre.com.au

February

Movie Moves
6 & 13 February
Professional dancers take participants through dance moves inspired by movies like Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever and Thriller.
Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands; 5pm-7pm
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

St Kilda Festival
6-14 February
Turning 30 in 2010, St Kilda Festival is one of Melbourne’s most loved events. This free festival features some of the hottest Australian musicians.
Various venues, Acland Street, St Kilda; 9209 6490
http://www.stkildafestival.com.au

The Merchants of Bollywood
17-28 February
With a cast of 40 performers direct from Bollywood’s capital Mumbai, The Merchants of Bollywood is a celebration of the glamour and glitter that is unique to Indian cinema.
The State Theatre, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 1300 182 183
http://www.artscentre.com.au

Tom Jones Show & Dinner Cruise
13 February
Swoon to the smooth tunes of Tom Jones in this tribute show on the luxury vessel “Voyager”. Includes a three-and-a-half-hour cruise, three-course dinner, live floorshow and dance floor.
Cruising from Docklands 7.30pm; $99pp; 9285 0000
http://www.rivers.net.au