Queen Victoria Summer Night Market returns with a very tasty lineup

The Summer Night Market is returning to the Queen Vic Markets, bringing a rotating weekly theme with it as well as live entertainment.

A new record store just opened in Castlemaine, proving vinyl is still on the rise

Opening in early October, Record Low is the newest store to open in Castlemaine dedicated to the music lovers.

Pleasure Garden festival reveals arts line up, includes giant hairy snail

As well as offering a killer music lineup, Pleasure Garden is proving that it’s so much more than just a day of sweet tunes.

There’s a new life drawing class on Tuesdays for an affordable $10

Life drawing mightn’t be something you’ve ever thought of doing, but with how these new Geelong life drawing classes are run, it’s really an experience everyone should give a try.

Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales: The One Day Sale Frenzy

The annual Sidewalk Sales is Geelong’s largest sale day – the day people flock to the streets to snap up some once-off bargains from local retailers. Held on Melbourne Cup Day, this year sees more than 200 local businesses participating.

Local designers Heyy Dream Swim launch first ever range

Just as the sun is starting to be a regular player in our lives again, some wonderful Geelong gals are launching a new swimwear brand tonight at Analogue Academy.

Tricking The Eye

The Eye Drawing on the centuries old tradition of trompe l’oeil painting (or trick of the eye), ‘Tricking the eye—contemporary…

Cheez TV are re-releasing old shows on Facebook, and it’s partly thanks to a Geelong local

For those growing up in the late 90s and early noughties watching the like of Dragon Ball Z, X-Men, Pokemon and more on Cheez TV, served as some of the greatest moments of being a kid.

A massive fashion market is coming to Geelong next month

For those who love designer wears but not the price tag, The Fashion Market brings together some of the best pre-loved and vintage designer pieces in the one place.

Meet Graham in Bendigo

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has collaborated with a leading trauma surgeon, a crash investigation expert and a world-renowned Melbourne…

The Creators Market

Bringing together hundreds of artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators, The Creators Market in Ballarat is a one-stop-shop for talent.

A massive day of polo, food, wine and entertainment is coming to Geelong next year

If you’ve never seen a live polo match, now is your chance to do so, as the largest polo match ever is coming to Geelong on Australia day.

Word for Word Non-fiction Writing Festival

Geelong welcomes the third annual writing festival Word for Word over the weekend of November 18-20.

Dazzling Dan the Magic Man celebrates 20 years of astonishing crowds

After 20 years of performing local magic, performer Dazzling Dan the Magic Man is going back to his roots.

Geelong-turned-Melbourne street artist RONE is having his first solo show in two years

Known for his work creating portraits of women around the world, RONE is having an exhibition showcasing such works.

Award-winning director heads to Geelong for Q&A session of Joe Cinque’s Consolation

Award-winning director, Sotiris Dounoukos, is set to come to Geelong for a special Q&A screening of his new film Joe Cinque’s Consolation.

The State Library Is Unlocking Its Music Archive For Melbourne Music Week

The State Library will delve deep into its vaults to reveal some extraordinary items in its collection for Melbourne Music Week.

The ultimate celebration of French music, food and culture returns for 2017

For lovers of all things French, So Frenchy So Chic is the festival for you.

Feminist writer Clementine Ford celebrate new book with Anne Summers in Geelong

Clementine Ford and Anne Summers are both well-respected writers when it comes to feminist discussion. Having just released a new book, titled Fight Like a Girl, it’s part memoir, part polemic.

The NGV Is Giving Away Thousands Of Flowers In An Interactive Artwork

Thousands of flowers will be gifted between strangers for the Taiwanese-American artist’s artwork coming to Melbourne in October.

PSA: Make up lovers of Geelong, Mecca Cosmetica is coming to town

Perhaps one of the biggest make up stores in Australia, stocking a large range of international and national brands is coming to Westfield in Geelong.

Moonlight Cinema Returns For Melbourne’s Summer, Remains BYO

Start packing your hampers Melbourne, Moonlight Cinema is back in business for another year.

Tom Ballard, Luke McGregor and Cal Wilson announced for Daylesford Comedy 4 Karma

Each year the Comedy 4 Karma event rolls around, bringing some of the finest comedians to Daylesford all to raise funds for the Daylesford Dharma School.

Darren Middleton and Clayton Donovan come together in music food night at Flying Brick

Ex-Powderfinger member Darren Middleton and celebrity hatted chef Clayton Donovan have joined forces to put together an evening of great food, drinks and music.

 

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