Williamstown’s days as a neglected industrial area are long gone, with the scenic, sea-side sanctuary known as a great place to grab a bite and go for a stroll along the beach. Porters is a local staple for a reason,…
Boy did I need a laugh, and so did my plus one – my daughter, and another plus, a male friend. After the hellish year. Melbourne has opened its doors to this year’s comedy festival and I was excited to…
Experiential art has reached a new peak, with the launch of Mysterious Al’s SPOOKHOUSE. Part fairground ghost train, part haunted house, and part gallery, the immersive exhibition is like nothing Melbourne has seen before. Mysterious Al put lockdown (and the…
It’s back! The Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative endeavour across a city that’s usually known for wearing just black. Featuring world-class runways with some of Australia’s most established and emerging designers, as well as…
It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen a play at Darebin’s Northcote Town Hall (due to COVID), and same for my plus one, so I was eagerly excited when I stumbled across promo for “Enlightenment”, written by Joe…
Climb Bodriggy Brewing Co.’s steep staircase and you’ll be rewarded with a new disco-licous cocktail saloon — Stingrays Upstairs. Situated above Bodriggy’s spacious Abbotsford bar and brewery, Stingrays Upstairs is a more intimate venue, but it can still pack a…
The Brunswick Ballroom has arrived! Opening with a bang this month, the stunning new Sydney Road venue has already enjoyed a weekend of sold out shows. My Plus One and I were lucky enough to attend the Opening Gala hosted by…
Cocktails, cheese, charcuterie, and caviar launched the newest addition to Poodle’s bar and bistro — the Poodle Upstairs cocktail lounge. The décor has a touch of art deco and the menu is an elevated offering of the bistro downstairs. The…
Are we really, really happy right now? “We’re probably really really happy right now”, the new play by Ellen Grimshaw and directed by Sarah Vickery, premiered at Theatre Works this week, in the theatre’s newly redesigned COVID safe glasshouse. With…
Wanna play fast and loose? Looking to score? Or need a place you can roll up to with a crew? Ballers Clubhouse has reopened its doors in Melbourne’s CBD after Lockdown 3.0. The large multi-level venue is serving up drinks…