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…
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Smash hit Aussie musical My Brilliant Career returns to Melbourne
A trio stringed instrument playing pop anthems greeted me in the Southbank Theatre lobby. It was a sweltering 45 degree day, and I had bravely trekked across town for the opening night of My Brilliant Career. Debuting in 2024, this…
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 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…
Match Point Without the Cardio: Rooftop Racquet Club Hits the QT
If there is one thing Melburnians love more than the actual tennis at the Australian Open, it’s the high-octane social scene that comes with it. But let’s be real: as much as we love the “courtside feeling,” most of us…
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…
Game, Set, and Match: Grey Goose’s Courtside Bar opens at the Australian Open
Melbourne in January is essentially a high-stakes, sweat-soaked endurance test where the city collectively forgets how to talk about anything except backhands and humidity. But if you know where to look, the Australian Open transforms from a grueling sporting event…
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….