Travel guide Melbourne

Polish up your martini glasses and join Impro Melbourne for the debonair wit of Late Night Impro, now in its 12th consecutive season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It is sharper than the lapel on Cary Grant's suit, classier than Grace Kelly's shoes, and funnier than Jerry Lewis. The improvisers are vying to be named Best Director for scenes starring their rivals. As the stakes get higher, alliances are made and betrayed, with more doublecrossing than Hitchcock at his finest. Insouciant charm on the surface, scoundrelly sabotage seething beneath, the players are as cool as a Bond Martini. It's survival of the funniest. The improvisers want your laughs, your loyalty, and your votes. You decide which player wins. Which director has the comic genius of Billy Wilder, and who... Read more

Our lovely market is held monthly at the Masonic Hall in Yarraville. Some months we are open on Saturday and Sunday.


It is in the village. It is sweet. It is quaint. It is friendly.


But mostly, it is full of Melbourne artists and designers whose products are all handmade, gorgeous and Australian made. Just how we like it.


And while you're in Yarraville, why not stop for a coffee, lunch, or catch a movie at the Sun Theatre. Yarraville has a lot offer!
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A celebration of all things beer is set for Melbourne when the Beer and Brewer Expo returns bigger and better in May. The annual event will be held in new digs at Federation Square this May, with the continued support of major sponsor, Dan Murphy's. Coinciding with the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) - the second-largest of their kind in the world - the expo will again unite the global brewing community with beer-lovers keen to learn more about the art of beer production and meet the people behind it. With a strong emphasis on education, the expo will tap into the growing demand for better beer knowledge while introducing many unique brews now available. Presentations from international experts will also be held on topics including home brewing, beer and food matching, tas... Read more

The 2010 Lunching and Listening Program commences in late March and has an outstanding program of guest speakers. 25 March - Michael Cathcart The Water Dreamers - the tyranny of water Dr Michael Cathcart is a well known historian writer and broadcaster. He has hosted ABC programs such as Late Night Live and the famous Radio National Quiz. As a historian he is best known for his work on Manning Clark's History of Australia and with Kate Darian-Smith, Stirring Australian Speeches. His most recent work, The Water Dreamers, is the subject of today's address. 22 April - Neil Smith The Anzac Day March Neil Smith as a Military Historian has for many years been involved as a commentator for the ABC on the Anzac Day March. He will recount some of his experiences in this role. 27 May - Jan D... Read more

Rippon Lea is proud to announce that we are offering a selection of our famous heritage apple trees for sale to the public at a special sale day on Sunday March 14th from 10am. Our garden staff have selected a range of varieties from our orchard and grafted them on site. All these varieties are no longer commercially grown and are very difficult to obtain. The breadth of flavour these older cultivars span is quite amazing to those of us accustomed to the half a dozen or so modern apples. All would make a great addition to the home garden. Our garden staff will be on hand to answer queries and provide advice while tasting and cultivation notes will be provided with each tree. A large selection of ornamental plants from our nursery will also be available including many from the National Tr... Read more

Michael Gateley was Melbourne's most prolific and brutal hangman. Join him and experience Australia's most haunted building by candlelight if you dare!


The performance is a creative blend of cutting edge theatre and historical facts, bringing the forbidden secrets of the Gaol to life by Candlelight.


Not recommended for Children 12 years or under.


Generally held 4 times a week.


Bookings are essential - please contact Ticketek for all ticket rel... Read more

Members of the La Trobe Society and the Friends of La Trobes's Cottage invite members and friends of the National Trust to a late afternoon picnic to celebrate the 209th Birthday of Charles Joseph La Trobe. Champagne and birthday cake will be served. Please bring a plate to share.


Please RSVP by phone to Dianne Reilly. www.nattrust.com.au Read more

European Masters: Stadel Museum, 19th - 20th Century brings together a remarkable collection of masterpieces from the Stadel Museum in Frankfurt, one of the finest collections in Europe. Founded in 1816 by the Frankfurt financier Johann Friedrich Stadel, the Stadel Museum has one of the world's finest art collections. The collection boasts 2800 paintings, 600 sculptures and over 100,000 prints and drawings documenting the development of European art and culture. The NGV is truly privileged to host this exhibition, as the Stadel have committed only the highlights of its renowned collection of 19th and 20th century European art. Alongside masterpieces by German artists are works by the greatest French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the time. Included are iconic Neo-Classical, Rea... Read more

Robyn Nevin has appeared with all of Australia's major theatre companies, developing many memorable roles. An award-winning director, Robyn has been Associate Director of the Sydn ey Theatre Company and the Melbourne Theatre Company. Robyn has appeared in many of Australia's most iconic films, including The Castle, Careful He Might Hear You and Caddie. She also appeared in the highly successful Matrix films.


Join Robyn Nevin as she discusses her performance work. This will be a ... Read more

In a major coup for Victoria, Frontier Events, Premier Exhibitions Inc., Museum Victoria, with the support of the Victorian Government, are pleased to announce the exclusive presentation of Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition at Melbourne Museum. On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world's confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. Almost 100 years later, Melbourne Museum will pay tribute to the tragedy in Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition, which showcases more than 280 artefacts retrieved from the Titanic's debris field, offering visitors a poignant look at this legendary ship and its passengers and crew. The exhibition has been created with a focus on the Titanic's compelling... Read more