Monday 28th
Hotbox Yoga
Using infrared rays and thermal energy, Hotbox Yoga is excellent for your health and fitness. Hotbox Yoga is guaranteed to relieve stress and get that heart rate pumping. Ditch the treadmill for a day, head to Chapel St and get hot.
Location: 105B Chapel St, Windsor
Dates: Monday- Friday 6:30am-7:15pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm (60 minute classes)
Price: Prices vary from $20 for an intro session to $1,050 for a year-long membership
Visit: www.hotboxyoga.com.au/
Tuesday 29th
Phil Elverum- Six Real Ghosts
Phil Elverum’s Six Real Ghosts exhibition at Chapter House Lane in the CBD is running until February 2nd. Be sure to check out his beautifully peculiar photographs and witness something truly unique.
Location: Chapter House Lane, entrance via Flinders Lane
Dates: 17th January- 2nd February, all day, 7 days a week.
Price: FREE
Visit: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/Exhibitions/Art/Pages/218001d5-ecaa-47af-8dac-7709dfebb639.aspx
Wednesday 30th
Mixte Pop-Up Bar Launch
It’s that time of the year, following the silly season, to ditch the alcohol for a month and participate in Febfast. To ease you into the health kick, Boost Juice, Northside Records and Febfast will be giving out free non-alcoholic drinks and summer thirst quenchers at Federation Square.
Location: Federation Square (varying locations each week, visit the website for more details)
Dates: 5pm-6:30pm, 30th January- 1st March,
Price: FREE
Visit: www.febfast.org.au
Thursday 31st
Dining With Strangers
All you need is yourself and $55 to attend a dinner with a difference; take the plunge, ditch the book and dine with complete strangers, you never know who you’ll might meet.
Location: The Sharing House, 35 Dukes Walk, South Wharf
Dates: 6:30pm-10pm, 31st January
Price: $55
Visit: http://www.eatwithme.net/?event-view:359
Friday 1st
Peoples First Cinema, ACMI
ACMI hosts a selection of films celebrating Indigenous cinema. Films from the Philippines, Alaska, Canada and New Zealand, aim to trace the development of cinema and expand the discourse around it.
Location: ACMI, Federation Square
Dates: 31st January- 11th February
Price: $15
Visit: http://www.acmi.net.au/of-first-peoples-cinema.aspx
Saturday 2nd
Clare Bowditch at Zoo Twilights
Melbourne’s Zoo Twilights is getting bands on board to put a stop to wildlife extinction. Listen to the velvety voice of Australian singer songwriter, Clare Bowditch, and relax with our more primal cousins.
Location: Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park, Melbourne
Time/Dates: Gates open at 5:30 for a 7pm Show, 25th January- 9th March (varying artists, every Friday and Saturday)
Price: General Admission $45
Sunday 3rd
Shophouse Ramen
Whilst Melbourne cafe and bar Storm in a Teacup take their summer break, Shophouse Ramen are taking over for ten delicious days. The menu promises handmade whole-wheat ramen noodles and other delicious Tokyo-inspired dishes, including Sunday Roast Pork with rye noodles for only $10!
Location: 48a Smith St, Collingwood
Dates: 12pm-10pm, 1st-10th February
Price: varies, $10 ramen noodle meals.
Visit: www.facebook.com/ShophouseRamen