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Afterglow at Midsumma

Midsumma is that time of year when Melbourne leans into its most vibrantly queer unapologetic self, and there is no better place to soak up that festival energy than at Chapel off Chapel. There’s a certain magic to hosting a…

Pipers Playhouse at Crown Melbourne

Piper’s Playhouse: a Parisian cabaret club in Melbourne

I’ve always believed that the best nights in Melbourne start with a bit of mystery and usually end with a glass of something sparkling, so when I heard that a slice of Paris had secretly taken up residence at Crown,…

CamelPhat Melbourne

CamelPhat Brings a Slice of European Summer to St Kilda

St Kilda has a reputation for being many things. It’s always a bit gritty, a bit chaotic, and the undisputed headquarters of seagulls with zero boundaries. But when the weather behaves and a world-class duo comes to town, it transforms…

The Presets Light Up the New AO Live Stage

The Australian Open is the ultimate double-header: world-class tennis on the court and a world-class party right next to it. While the athletes were busy hitting winners, the newly revamped AO Live Top Court stage was delivering its own masterclass…

Arcane Fairies Bar Melbourne

Zip-Lines and Smash Burgers: Arcane Fairies is the Dive Bar We Deserve

Melbourne has a long-standing, slightly obsessive relationship with theme bars. We’ve sipped cocktails in fake Narnia wardrobes and pretended to be in 1920s speakeasies more times than I can count, but usually, you have to choose between a “concept” and…

Botanical Bliss: Moonlight Cinema is back for Summer

There is something inherently smug about sitting in the Royal Botanic Gardens with a glass of wine while the rest of the city hums away in the distance. Having Moonlight Cinema tucked into the Central Lawn feels like a secret…

Avatar: Fire & Ash

On Tuesday night I found myself back where I secretly love to be: a media preview queue, people-watching, popcorn-smelling, wrist-banding my way into a blockbuster world premiere. The new Avatar has arrived, and Pandora has been polished to a shine….