MIFF launches full 2017 program

The 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival just got even bigger with the announcement of multiple new additions to the already impressive program.

Recruit a feline for free because a cat and kitten adoption evening is going down in Melbourne

As if The Lost Dogs’ Home weren’t doing enough splendid things, they’ve just announced they’re hosting an all-inclusive cat and kitten adoption evening.

The ANZ Geelong Small Business Expo 2017

Geelong has a lot to offer in the way of small businesses, with creative, innovative and motivated minds aplenty. After their debut appearance in 2016, the Geelong Small Business Expo is back next month to celebrate that fact; bigger and better than before.

Minnie and Liraz: The oddball romantic comedy with a dark edge

Coming to Geelong Performing Arts Centre later this month is the hilarious, yet riotous ‘Minnie and Liraz’, a play about loss, playing with hearts and most importantly, winning!

BallaRatCat Comedy celebrate four years with Tom Ballard, Oliver Clark, Peter Jones + more

BallaRatCat Comedy is celebrating their fourth birthday, and will be celebrating alongside Tom Ballard, Oliver Clark, Peter Jones, Alex Ward and more!

Create a Creative Future with SpotJobs Melbourne Career Expo

The 2017 Melbourne Career Expo, proudly sponsored by SpotJobs, is back for its 16th year; bringing you expert advice to help you with your current career transition.

Mini-golf is returning to Melbourne’s Howler this July

Back by popular demand, Howler’s Mini Golf-O-Rama tees off in July.

An entrepreneurial life behind and in front of the camera

Previous Mayor of Geelong, Darryn Lyons is heading down to Entrepreneurs Geelong’s next In Conversation Breakfast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the many successes and pitfalls of his career.

MSO to Present Harry Potter Live in Concert

One of the highlights of their brilliant 2017 program, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will be bringing some magic to Melbourne with a capstone event.

Ms Bartronica: More than just a games bar

Things are always on the move at Geelong Arcade Hotspot Ms Bartronica, and the recent addition of the monster two player shooting fest Time Crisis 2 has proven a real hit with the punters. When you add well-priced cocktails, beers and mixers to the equation, things are looking really good. Add game console booths, pinball machines and a great selection of arcade games from yesteryear to this and a great night out is ensured! But did you know they have regular Wednesday Trivia Nights? Or GoldenEye tournaments?

Melbourne have an authentic French festival next weekend

This year, Melbourne are showcasing its French influence and the French people who contribute to making Melbourne the multicultural, food and entertainment hub it is today.

The Loft Dance & Yoga Studio are hosting an open day

The Loft Dance & Yoga Studio are throwing their doors open.

Bind Productions ‘Winter Warmer’ Workshops

Geelong will play host to elite dance workshops with three of Australia’s leading ladies in the entertainment industry.

Watch Mean Girls for a good cause

The 13th anniversary, of the iconic childhood classic, ‘Mean Girls’ is coming up and what better way to celebrate than a movie night at Geelongs, Pivotonian Cinema next Saturday while raising funds for a good cause at the same time.

The Geelong store formerly known as Peach Boutique renames and rebrands: Enter hutch.

The beloved Geelong store formerly known as Peach Boutique has recently renamed and rebranded, now identified as hutch. Sisters Jenna and Em Hutchison, the names behind the store, decided that the time had come to make the exciting change.

The Workers Club are doing How I Bang Your Friends Themed Trivia

The Workers Club Geelong have gone all out and made a trivia night dedicated to all things How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory and Friends.

Local talent launches self-published poetry book

There’s a new poet on the stands.

Raise your glass with lowercase poetry

lowercase poetry have another one in the pipeline, this time been held at Geelong’s Cafe Go.

Prepare for a ‘Black Mirror’ book series

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker announced this week that his groundbreaking sci-fi anthology show will be coming in a high-tech ‘paper’ format – all thanks to a new deal with Penguin Random House.

Heyy Dream Swim launch their newest collection tonight

Shop the latest range of quirky psychedelic boutique swimwear by our local faves Heyy Dream Swim.

The Glitter Project Collective: The inspirational women’s speaker event heading to Geelong

The Glitter Project Collective is Geelong’s newest inspirational one day event for women, featuring a day’s worth of keynote speaker sessions, entertainment, workshops and stalls showcasing local businesses and creatives – giving you all kinds of inspiration.

The first-ever LGBTQIA pop culture expo in Australia

Hitting Melbourne this July, Oz Drag-Con Queer Expo is Australia’s first full-scale LGBTQIA pop culture expo.

A whole lot of art is heading our way

Art lovers in regional Victoria have a million reasons to celebrate with the latest round of Victorian Government grants providing support for a range of tours and programs in major regional centres and tiny towns across the state.

A Harry Potter film festival is coming to Melbourne

Celebrating 20 years since the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Potterfest arrives as a movie marathon screening all the Harry Potter films from start to finish, as well as a 70mm presentation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

 

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