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 –…
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….
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…
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…
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…
The Jewish International Film Festival runs 4th November – 29th November in Melbourne. Check out The Plus Ones’ guide!
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‘ 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…
Even if you somehow have not heard of the internationally acclaimed Australian trio The Basics, you would have definitely heard of one of their band members – Wally De Backer (aka Gotye). Playing a special set for Melbourne Festival to…
Read The Plus Ones’ guide to the best of the Greek Film Festival in Melbourne!