GUYS AND DOLLS
A small-time gambler bets his pal that he can’t make the next woman he sees fall in love with him. When the next ‘doll’ happens to be the neighbourhood missionary, the stage is set for high-spirited entertainment.
Princess Theatre, 163 Spring Street, Melbourne; ticketek 13 28 49
www.guysanddollsthemusical.com.au

RIVERS RESTAURANT DINNER CRUISE
Cruise Melbourne’s beautiful waterways on board a luxury vessel while you enjoy a three-course dinner or seafood platter server to your table. Cruises are every Saturday and selected Friday nights, 7.30pm. Bookings essential.
Departs Waterfront City Marina, Docklands, 9285 0000
www.rivers.net.au

THE MELBOURNE STORY
The Melbourne Story features more than 1200 collection objects from Museum Victoria’s collection, making it the most complete and object-rich exhibition about Melbourne ever staged.
Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton; 13 11 02
museumvictoria.com.au

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
1-31 July
Yum Cha Dragon Chinese Restaurant is supporting Vision Australia’s ‘Christmas in July’ by donating $2 from every ‘Pekig Duck Experience’ sold during July.
14, 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands; 9329 6868
www.yumcha.net.au

THE LIGHT IN WINTER
5 June-5 July
Fed Square gives us two more bright reasons to rug and up and head for the city. Directed by Robyn Archer, The Light in Winter, a new light-based event, will bring together artists, designers and communities to explore their ideas of light and hope.
Fed Square, Melbourne; 9655 1900
www.fedsquare.com

CIRCUS OZ
18 June-13 July
Melbourne’s own Circus Oz annually performing under the big top at Birrarung Marr. The Circus Oz show is a high-energy spectacular bursting with colour, comedy and breathtaking feats designed to excite audiences of all ages.
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne; ticketmaster 13 61 10
www.circusoz.com

PUPPETS @ FED SQUARE
28 June-6 July
Fed Square and ArtPlay present a ten day carnival of puppets, featuring workshops and performances by puppeteers and puppet companies. Spans the school holidays with free events and activities.
Fed Square, Melbourne; 9655 1900
www.fedsquare.com

DOCKLANDS WINTER WONDERLAND
28 June-13 July
Put on your woollen mitts and enjoy the Docklands Winter Wonderland. There's ice skating, snowball target toss, carnival rides, fun stage shows, roving entertainment, art activities and lots more.
Snow Dome, Waterfront City Pavilion, Docklands; 8628 6000
www.waterfrontcity.com.au

ART DECO 1910-1939
from 28 June
Featuring 250 major works across all fields of Art Deco, including fashion, film, architecture and cars.
NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 8620 2222
www.ngv.vic.gov.au

SCIENCEWORKS: IMAGINATION FACTORY
from 28 June
Discover how simple machines can be used to create ingenious inventions. With dozens of hands-on interactive exhibits, the exhibition will have the gears of your mind spinning.
Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood; 13 11 02
museumvictoria.com.au/Scienceworks

WICKED
9 July-17 August
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz - one, born with emerald green skin, is fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding musical in years.
Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne; ticketek 13 28 49
www.wickedthemusical.com.au

ACMI: GAME ON
to 13 July
Game On tracks the development of videogames - from the first computer game to arcade-era hits and the very latest designs. Rarely-seen consoles, controllers, arcade machines and collectables are brought together in a showcase of game history.
Federation Square, Melbourne; 8663 2200
www.acmi.net.au/gameon

HAMLET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
16 July-2 August
Be drawn into the psychological labyrinth of Hamlet, as Marion Potts delivers a contemporary, poignant interpretation of arguably Shakespeare's finest tragedy. Brendan Cowell brings his brilliant intensity to the lead role.
The Playhouse, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; ticketmaster 13 61 00
www.theartscentre.com.au

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
22 July-3 August
This touching gothic fairy-tale transforms the cult movie into humorous drama. Expressive dance, a live musical score, spectacular stage tableaux and dramatic lighting tell the heart-warming story.
State Theatre, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; ticketmaster 13 61 00
www.theartscentre.com.au

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
25 July-10 August
Australia’s most significant film event, presenting an unparalleled program from around the globe. 

Various venues;
www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

MELBOURNE ART FAIR 2008
30 July-3 August
This unmissable event features over 80 national and international galleries from all states and territories of Australia as well as China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Switzerland and Ireland. More than 3000 contemporary artworks will be on display.
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens; 9416 2050
www.artfair.com.au

MOSSGREEN GALLERY – CHARLES BLACKMAN: 80 YEARS OF IMAGES
13 August-5 September
Charles Blackman, one of Australia’s most distinguised artists, will celebrate his 80th birthday with the opening of an exhibition of over 100 works. This will be one of the first opportunities to view and purchase unseen works direct from the artist’s studio.
Mossgreen Gallery, 310 Toorak Road, South Yarra; 9826 0822
www.mossgreen.com.au

DISCO ON ICE AT DOCKLANDS
to 15 August
Open from Wednesday to Sunday, sessions are every two hours from 10am with the last session at 8pm. Those looking for a new way to spend their weekend nights should try ‘disco skate’ on from 8-9.30pm every Friday and Saturday night.
Waterfront City Pavilion, Docklands Drive, Docklands; 8628 6000
www.waterfrontcity.com.au

BLACK IN FASHION: MOURNING TO NIGHT
to 31 August
The first exhibition to be held across both The Ian Potter Centre (ending 24 August) and NGV International (ending 31 August), it draws upon garments and accessories from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Portraits also feature.
Federation Square and NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; 8620 2222
www.ngv.vic.gov.au

LA SCALA OPERA SERIES
Select weekends to 31 August
The legendary magic and tradition of La Scala (Teatro alla Scala), the most famous opera house in history, can finally be experienced through the La Scala Opera Series screening at Village Cinemas. Get an up close and personal view of the spectacle and drama of a full scale opera performance in high definition digital film with digital surround sound
South Yarra and Cheltenham Village Cinemas;
www.villagecinemas.com.au

KIMONO: OSAKA’S GOLDEN AGE
to 14 September
Discover breathtakingly beautiful kimono and accessories from the glory days of Japan. This extraordinary exhibition, highlighting the prosperity of the Edo and Meiji periods (1850-1900), is direct from the Osaka Museum of History.
Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne;
museumvictoria.com.au/ImmigrationMuseum

JUNE

BOEING BOEING
7-22 June
Bernard is a successful architect living in Paris happily juggling three airhostess fiancées. It is all a question of airline timetables. Featuring Shaun Micallef, Sibylla Budd and Helen Dallimore.
Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne; ticketek 13 28 49
www.marrinertheatres.com.au

POWDERFINGER
13-14 June
After rocking out to packed stadiums last year, Powderfinger are hitting the road again to bring fans their own intimate concert experience.
The Forum Theatre, 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne; ticketek 13 28 49

RUN MELBOURNE
22 June
Formerly Run to the G, Run Melbourne, presented by The Age, is Victoria’s new major community fitness event. Choose your own challenge - 5km run/walk, 7.5km walk, 10km run or a half-marathon through the most picturesque parts of the city.
Starting at Federation Square, Melbourne;
www.theageruntotheg.com.au

JULY

DISNEY ON ICE
2-7 July
Join your favourite Disney characters for Mickey & Minnie’s Amazing Journey - on ice! Perfect school holiday entertainment for the kids.
Rod Laver Arena; ticketek 132 849
www.disneyonice.com.au

MEG BENWELL: NOW AND THEN
2-19 July
Meg Benwell’s paintings are intuititive, joyous interpretations of the Australian landscape in a style redolent with colloquial Australian motif and modernist expression.
Gallery 101, Ground level, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne; 9654 6886

THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
13-14 July
This is a collaboration between composer Michael Yezerski (The Black Balloon) and Richard Tognetti. Shostakovich's final string quartet accompanies illustrations from Shaun Tan's The Arrival.
Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; ticketmaster 13 61 00
www.theartscentre.com.au

STATE OF DESIGN
16-28 July
A bi-annual design festival for the public and local industry, incorporating the Premier’s Design Awards.
Various venues; 9650 3963
www.stateofdesign.com.au

THE DARK KNIGHT - THE IMAX EXPERIENCE
17 July
Experience the magnifying effect of The Dark Knight at IMAX, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger.
IMAX Theatre, Rathdowne Street, Carlton South (part of the Melbourne Museum); 9663 5454
www.imaxmelbourne.com.au

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL
17-27 July
Featuring an exciting range of Australian and international public exhibitions, forums and events across Melbourne over ten days.
Various venues; 9654 6335
www.nationaldesigncentre.com

AUGUST

DISCOVER THE NIGHT SKY
Thursday evenings throughout August
The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks is holding special after-dark sessions where visitors are shown aspects of the night sky. Evenings include complimentary wine and cheese, and you can chat to the Planetarium’s Astronomer.
Scienceworks, 2 Booker Street, Spotswood; 9392 4819
museumvictoria.com.au/Scienceworks

CINDERELLA ON ICE: THE IMPERIAL ICE STARS
5-10 August
The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won critical acclaim with their previous tours of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice and Swan Lake on Ice, are set to thrill you once more with their brand new production Cinderella on Ice.
State Theatre, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne; ticketmaster 13 61 00
www.theartscentre.com.au

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
16-24 August
Australia's 11th National Science Week with fun activities for all ages.
Various venues and schools;
www.scienceweek.info.au

MELBOURNE WRITERS’ FESTIVAL
22-31 August
Ten days of chat, banter and provocation with the world's top writers at The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival. Check out the festival marquee, where you can buy books, have your favourite author sign them and stay on for music, debates and fun.
Federation Square and other venues; 9645 9244
www.mwf.com.au

SEPTEMBER

MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK
1-7 September
The program for MSFW features a wide range of events including the official evening parades, workshops, exhibitions and an extensive array of events within city retails.
Various venues;
www.msfw.com.au

ELVIS! ELVIS! ELVIS!
6-7 September
Melbourne has the unique chance to Witness a world-first - Donny Edwards, Max Pellicano and Shawn Klush live in concert in Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! – “An American Trilogy”.
The Palms at Crown, Southbank; ticketek 13 28 49
www.crowncasino.com.au

ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
18-28 September
Over eleven days and nights jam-packed with non-stop entertainment and activities, featuring some of the largest and exhibitions of animals and rural life in the southern hemisphere.
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale; 1300 656 547
www.royalshow.com.au

2008 TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL
27 September
Join 100,000 other sports-mad fans on the last Saturday in September at the biggest sporting event in Australia.
MCG, Richmond;
www.afl.com.au