Eight socially distanced activities to keep you entertained in the region 

Are you one of those people that feel a little bit iffy about heading out? Think things have gotten back to…

Exclusive to Bendigo, ‘Elvis: Direct from Graceland’ celebrates the extraordinary life and style of Elvis Presley

The Bendigo Art Gallery unveiled its biggest exhibition yet when around 300 cherished artefacts owned by ‘The King of Rock…

Frankston’s Big Picture Fest is becoming one of the world’s premier street art festivals

The annual event hosted by the Frankston City Council invites some of the world’s best street artists to come to town and…

RocKwiz Live returns this April, hitting up stages in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and more 

Put your trivia hats on, freshen up your rock music knowledge, and practice your go-to karaoke jam – our old…

Geelong waterfront restaurant transforms into a film set for Amazon Original film starring Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal

The excitement continues in the Geelong region with a local restaurant currently being transformed into a film set for the…

Geelong’s beloved multicultural celebration Pako Festa to go ahead this weekend in reimagined format

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

MICF is taking some of its best comedians ‘Outta Town’, bringing a whole bunch of comedy to regional Victoria 

There’s an overwhelming amount of stand-up comedy coming to Melbourne this year, and lucky for us and our stomach muscles…

Pack a picnic rug, the outdoor Barefoot Cinema returns to Werribee Park this March

Following a two-year hiatus, the laid-back outdoor Barefoot Cinema is back, illuminating the blooming beauty of the Victorian State Rose…

The 18th Amendment Bar is throwing a glitzy Gangsters and Dames Ball at a grand hotel on the Bellarine 

Well Old Sport, it’s time for you to dust off your Tommy Gun and party like it’s 1925 because there’s…

Melbourne’s dedicated Wine and Cheese Fest returns with tastings, grape-stomping, jazz and more

Wine and cheese are two of life’s greatest culinary pleasures, making Melbourne’s upcoming Wine and Cheese Fest an unmissable event…

Cocktails, bao and “I Do”: Tie the knot in Geelong with these new fun, fuss-free elopements

If your plans to get hitched were upended by coronavirus, or you’re just keen to go against the grain with…

Pick your very own sunflowers at this beautiful dog-friendly farm

There’s just something about sunflowers, isn’t there? Bright and wholesome, sunflowers radiate a cheeriness that positively lifts spirits and makes…

BallaRatCat Comedy is back, bringing regular comedy nights to regional Victoria 

While we’ve got Melbourne’s annual International Comedy Festival to look forward to each and every year, there are a number…

Broadway production of hit musical Hairspray is coming to Melbourne this year starring Shane Jacobson

The Broadway musical is set to open in August 2022 with acclaimed director Jack O’Brien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory),…

Happy Place, the world’s most Instagrammable exhibit, reopens in Melbourne 

Following sold-out residencies in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Sydney and Auckland, innovative experience Happy Place has…

14 unconventional movies to watch leading up to Valentine’s Day

Look, you can watch The Notebook if you wish. You could also beat yourself with a sock full of apples….

Sovereign Hill is giving away free Raspberry Drops this month, celebrating Ballarat’s famed hard-boiled lollies

Ah, Raspberry Drops. These sweet and sour delights have become an icon of the lolly world, especially in the Victorian…

All the best things happening at the Geelong Arts Centre this February

After two incredibly topsy turvy years for the arts and entertainment industry, the Geelong Arts Centre is presenting a 2022…

The Herb and Chilli Festival is bringing the heat to the Yarra Valley this March

Returning for its tenth year, this year’s Herb and Chilli Festival is a celebration of all things hot, with a…

10 of the best theatre shows coming to Regional Victoria this year

Things are a little bit different in the world of music in Victoria at the moment, it’s hard to know…

Dolly Diamond, Sheldon Riley and Leather Lungs on queer culture, changing perceptions and the upcoming ChillOut Festival

This year’s incarnation is bigger than ever, boasting a stacked line-up of artists who cover modern music, drag, dance, theatre,…

A Friends musical parody is coming to Melbourne this year

If it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year (and let’s be real, it really…

Bad Neighbour Records has opened a new record store pop-up in Geelong

Geelong wax lovers have a new record shop with dozens of records to set their needles on. Previously operating as…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival brings ‘Outta Town’ tour to Geelong this weekend 

The beloved Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is just around the corner, and with only a few weeks to go…

 

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