Australia’s only self-sufficient festival returns

Australia’s only solar-powered symposium Off the Grid is back in 2017 for its third year celebrating creative self-sufficiency.

A life without toxic chemicals

Local superman and Geelong Creative, Laura, is running her very own Young Living Chemical Free workshops.

Moonlight Market

It’s back after a brief hiatus over the colder months.

Extensive Music Program announced in conjunction with upcoming exhibition Amy Winehouse

The Jewish Museum of Australia is thrilled to announce an impressive music program running as part of Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait, from October 22, 2017 until March 25, 2018.

Grand Final day at The Sporting Globe

You’ll want to head to The Sporting Globe for the best Grand Final celebration in town.

There’s a workshop on how to nail social media for your business

​Are you looking for a casual setting to learn the “need to knows” for building a profile that is engaging and attractive? Well, this is for you.

QO – The Future of Design in Geelong

This October over 70 new graduate designers will exhibit the work they have been creating in collaboration with the Melbourne and Geelong community groups

What Rhymes with Cars and Girls

A contemporary love story inspired by an iconic Australian rock album.

Art on time

Held in a tranquil garden setting, the annual Art and Clock Exhibition and Sale is back for its eighth year.

Kathy Griffin to hit Australia on debut world tour

Remember when people got a tad upset about the time Kathy Griffin posed for a photo with what appeared to be the severed head of Donald Trump?

Verandah Literary and Art Journal is launching its 32nd edition next week!

Celebrating thirty-two years of publishing, Verandah would like to invite YOU to celebrate with the journal’s editorial team, contributors, and supporters.

Mule Coffee Shed are starting a monthly disco

Mule Coffee Shed loves to keep changing it up.

Six Hours in Geelong

Created and performed by the Geelong Edge Ensemble, Western Edge Youth Arts presents the premier of Six Hours in Geelong this October.

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase featuring Daniel Connell

Long after the main event has ended, the Sydney Comedy Festival continues to hand out laughs with their travelling showcase.

Aussie larrikin Frenchy heads to Geelong and Ballarat

In the words of Frenchy, “come for the comedy, stay for the shoeys.”

Ms Bartronica is where two worlds collide

Espresso Martini in one hand, joystick in the other. I never thought these two worlds would collide, but I’m seriously glad they did.

Guide Dogs Victoria need you to raise some puppies

Pinch us, this can’t be real.

Oz Kink Fest is the ultimate alternative lifestyle festival

Strap yourself in. The Oz Kink Fest is back, bringing fetish enthusiasts, experts and retailers together for the kinkiest 10 days Melbourne has seen!

Spring at the Potato Shed

October is one of our busy time periods. We have the Seniors Festival and Children’s Week activities throughout the Month.

Jungle featuring at the MIFF Travelling Showcase

A true story of survival against all odds, four travellers set off into the heart of the Jungle, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a nightmare.

Fred Williams in the You Yangs

Changing the way we consider the Australian landscape.

Art in Public Spaces

Art in Public Spaces is a Hobsons Bay City Council initiative, that takes the form of a month-long, multi-venue celebration of all things art and related ideas.

The MSO are performing ‘Star Wars’ live in concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present the exclusive Australian premiere of Star Wars: The Concert Series performing The Force Awakens live as the film plays overhead.

Geelong Gallery hosts Archibald Prize this year

Geelong Gallery is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2017 Archibald Prize. High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious.

 

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