Corsets, goth, steampunk – it was all on show. The Melbourne Alternative Designers joined together at the M.A.D. Fashion Showcase to demonstrate just how talented this city is. Headed up by Melbourne labels Clockwork Butterfly and Lyris Designs, the evening was comprised…
Listen up dance fans, there’s something worth celebrating in St Kilda. Last night the Melbourne Ballet Company announced announced their new residency at the Alex Theatre on Fitzroy Street with the contemporary piece ‘The Veil of Maya’. The Veil is the first chapter…
Feeling groovy? Jazz hands at the ready? Ready to stand in fishnets, drink in hand, and debrief opening night? Step right up for ‘Dance Magic Dance: Cast Party‘, an immersive back-to-the-1970s, post-show theatrical event at FOLA, The Festival of Live…
If you haven’t made plans this weekend you’re in luck because there’s an amazing jazz festival on, the inaugural St. Kilda Jazz Festival. Many of Melbourne’s most talented jazz musicians are performing south of the river and bringing the most sensational jazz…
Boozy Brunch is a decadent Sunday session inspired by similar ventures in London and New York. It’s designed to bring together three key elements: fashion, food and entertainment — not to mention lots of premium liquor! Each Boozy Brunch is…
Connecting theatre and a social cause, ‘12 Angry Men’ was a play reading by women. The evening’s aim was to raise funds for White Ribbon, Australia’s only male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women. Presented in a stripped-back format,…
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’re pretty happy Reg’s wife talked him out of calling his new venture ‘The St Kilda Local’. Love & Dysfunction isn’t a pub, it’s a ‘Melbourne class’ cocktail bar on Grey Street. The name was borne out of an episode of Will…
There’s not much more satisfying than having a long rustle around racks of eclectic clothes and finding a rare vintage treat that’s going to stand out a mile from the high street crowd, especially when it’s top quality designer material,…
Perfect Match evenings at Milk the Cow prove that you can match anything with cheese. On a chilly Melbourne evening I found myself nestled in the upstairs bar at the Carlton venue. Glasses of tequila and matching cheeses lined the…