Category: festivals

I See MINIs Everywhere

I see MINIs everywhere. I nod to the ones I see parked, or wave as they drive by. And I can’t stop thinking of my MINI. See, I am now part of a secret MINI driver’s society, and all it…

Interrobang: the Wheeler Centre’s Festival of Questions

Does the universe have memory? Yes. Do you know how I know that? Because I got to attend the Interrobang Festival of Questions, and the marvellous Dr. Alan Duffy told me. Essentially, if you are looking at the planet from…

December’s Picks: What To See, Eat & Do

December? How did that happen? We’ve selected a neat mix of music, artisan markets and a roaming dance party for you! Hope that everyone has a blast through the festive season. Coburg Night Market (free): every Friday until 18 December –…

Best of November: monthly wrap

We did it all in November: a gin pop-up bar in the Botanical Gardens; book and magazine launches; an Indian festival of colours; and of course, we managed to stuff our faces with some delicious food while we were at it….

Sexpo: three writers’ experiences

The Plus Ones sent three writers to Sexpo, Australia’s largest adult exhibition. Here are their slightly-NSFW accounts. Read on for their accounts of bouncing in an inflatable vagina, meeting topless firefighters, and a visit to Pricasso the penis portrait artist. I finally…

Melbourne Music Week Review: Opening Night Party

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, opening nights are my favourite nights. Why? They’re always cathartic explosions of excitement that embody the best of any festival. Melbourne Music Week was no different and rocked out Melbourne with its…

BBC British Film Festival: The Plus Ones’ Guide

The BBC British Film Festival is here. Beginning October 28 and running through November 18, get ready for 22 days awash with dry humour, costume dramas and wry romantic comedies. With all the fascinating new films from breakout film directors and…

Melbourne Salami Festa

I hopped over the the Melbourne Salami Festa’s opening night party at the Northcote Town Hall. My main question was whether the salami crowd knew how to party. Undoubtedly ‘yes’ is the answer. The Town Hall has been transformed into…

LIMBO Melbourne Festival

Melbourne Festival: LIMBO

‘LIMBO‘ is smoking hot. Literally. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that much fire in a theatre. This circus/cabaret show is simultaneously dark, sexy, and funny and it takes place in the perfect venue – the 1920s-inspired Speigeltent. The fire-breathing…