logo
  • header_melbourne

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

It is officially getting very chilly and gloomy in Melbourne. But don’t worry, this week is jam packed with many opportunities to get your hands on a bev, some food, movies and even dogs! Yes, we said dogs!

From mulled wine and cheese to a dog festival and exciting vegan exclusives, we have got your week planned out for you!

Mulled Wine and Hot Cheese Party @ Welcome to Thornbury
520 High St, Northcote 3070

What sounds better than ending your week off with mulled wine and cheese? 6 different types of mulled wine and 15 different food trucks serving you a variety of cheesey meals? If your answer is yes, then this event is for you (even if you said no you should still go).

Welcome to Thornbury have their bi-annual Wine and Hot Cheese Party on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th from midday till 10pm, a perfect opportunity for you to warm up your hands and fill up your tummies. Treat yourself to cheese fondue from FrenchCheese or a raclette burger from Mr Burger whilst sipping on your hot, spiced wine.

[More Information] | [To Book For Private Functions]


Espresso Sundays @ the Park Werribee
12 Watton St, Werribee, 3030

Lift your pinkies and sip on an Espresso Martini on Sunday the 27th from 2pm at The Park, Werribee. Espresso Sunday’s brings you 10 different espresso martini flavours ranging from the classic to salted caramel, mint and latte!

Jumping Goat Liquor sponsors the event and features in all martinis, and their coffee infused vodka gives them an extra top-notch quality coffee taste. Throughout the evening you can watch live AFL and even win some Jumping Goat giveaways! Post AFL win (or blues) you can down the martinis to some tunes from an in house DJ.

What a combo, something that cannot be missed!

[More Information] | [To Book For Private Functions]


90’s Hip Hop & RnB Vegan High Tea @ Belleville
Globe Alley, Melbourne CBD, 3000

This next event is the epitome of the hipster millennial culture. A 90s RnB and Hip Hop Vegan High Tea.

A collab between Belleville Melbourne, MzRizk and Beit e-Shai brings you possibly the best meal you will ever have.

From 2pm Saturday 26th, you can indulge in some VEGAN savoury and sweet delights and natural teas whilst listening some throwback hits. This epic event is sure to sell out fast, so grab your ‘squad’ and book ASAP!!

[More Information]


Barkly Barks Dog Festival @ Barkly Square
90-106 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, 3056

Calling all dogs (and dog owners/lovers)! Barkly Square are running its third annual dog festival on Sunday the 27th from 10am-3pm. You will be surrounded by a variety of activities and fun for pooches and their humans. From the favourite dog parade, to dog trivia and dog friendly food trucks, your day will be full of slobber and love!

There’s even an obedience class for those unruly doggos and a day spa for the princesses. Live music for the two legged and plenty of furry friends for the dog-less.

Make sure this is number one on your dog’s calendar this weekend!

[More Information]


Vegan Brunch Bash @ Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy
307 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 3065

Vegans, this weekend is made for you! Rice Paper Scissors in Fitzroy is hosting an all you can eat ‘Very Vegie’ brunch on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th. One of Melbourne’s favourite South East Asian hawker style restaurant will definitely deliver this weekend.

An array of vegan dishes ranging from grilled shiitake mushrooms wrapped in betel leaves with a mango and capsicum salsa to Sichuan style dumplings with black bean and chilli oil! For $55 this could all be yours (handy tip: don’t eat breakfast to make the most of your $55)!

Choose from a 12pm session or 2.30pm session on either day. Bookings are essential so make sure you jump on their website ASAP!

[More Information] | [To Book For Private Function]


Middle Earth Marathon: The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings Trilogies @ Astor Theatre
Chapel St & Dandenong Rd, St Kilda, 3182

Maybe you’re not into cheese, dogs, wine, martinis or vegan food, and that’s totally fine (not really). Well don’t worry, we’ve got something else for you. The Astor Theatre is bringing you a 24 hour Middle-Earth Marathon. From 2pm on this Saturday 26th the Astor cinema will screen The Hobbit Trilogy and Lord of The Rings Trilogy.

For only $35 you can partake on the journey through the Middle-earth with other Hobbit and LOTR fans. Bring your comfiest blankets and pillows and brace yourself for the best 24 hours! To help you get through you can even have a cheeky bev or snack from the bar on site.

[More Information]

By Boe Eyking


MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS > MELBOURNE’S MOST UNUSUAL MARTINIS

 

latest News VIEW ALL NEWS

Treat Dad At These Melbourne Spots This Father’s Day

A celebration of perhaps the hardest-to-buy-for creature on the planet (Father’s Day) is coming up, and we’re feeling just as daunted as you are. So we’re doing dad’s day a little different this year, and we’ve scoured the bars and restaurants of Melbourne to compile the

READ MORE

Big Plans To Throw The Ultimate Event? We’ve Got The Perfect Venue…

Whether or not you say it out loud, we all know that when you throw an event, you want it to be the one everyone keeps bringing up for the rest of their lives (until it gets vaguely irritating). So, how do you choose a function venue worthy of all that praise? Allow us to […]

READ MORE

Our Outdoor Picks To Stretch Out And Soak In The Sun This Spring!

Happy Spring! (Yes, we know we’re early.) The weather is turning, the clouds are parting and we may just be catching our first glimpse of sunshine! We are so ready for the warmth, and to pair with our overenthusiasm we have the best outdoor venues in Melbourne, all in one spot, just for you! The [&h

READ MORE