MONDAY JUNE 24TH
Hidden Faces of the Archibald
Ever dreamed of entering a room full of famous Australians? Or maybe it was a nightmare? This exhibition reveals some of the non-finalist entrants for the famed Archibald Prize. Fifty two portraits and a whole bunch of home grown artistic talent are piled into one room. There’s even the option to pick your favourite and vote for the People’s Choice winner.
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
2 Convention Centre Place, Southbank
Time: all day (Duration: 10th June – 8th August)
Price: Free
TUESDAY JUNE 25TH
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasure
In collaboration with the National Geographic Society, the Melbourne Museum presents a collection of treasures and stories covering two thousand years of Afghanistan’s history. From Alexander the Great to the modern day US invasion, aeons of strife and culture are laid bare before our eyes. In addition, a pop-up cafe outside the museum offers traditional Afghani cuisine for the full experience of immersion.
Melbourne Museum
Time: 10am-5pm
Price: Adults $24 Concession $16
WEDNESDAY JUNE 26TH
Parmageddon at The Swan Hotel
If the oldest pun in pub food history doesn’t delight you, the tastes will. Six ten dollar parmas are on offer, each with a different twist of the classic. Fun dinner game: bring five friends, buy six and do a round the world.
The Swan Hotel
425 Church St Richmond
Time: From 6pm
THURSDAY JUNE 27TH
Making of King Kong
A behind-the-scenes look at how beauty felled the Beast. The making of the King Kong stage show, displaying all the effort and ingredients that create the magic. For those who enjoy the knots and bolts of things, or audio commentary fans.
Regent Theatre
191 Collins St
Time: 11-noon
Price: Free, but bookings required
FRIDAY JUNE 28TH
Animation Festival
Over this ten day festival two hundred films will be shown, coming from all over the world and covering all kinds of topics. These amazing animations are definitely not for children. Friday night there’s vampires, roosters, addictions, sweet soul music and so much more.
ACMI
Federation Square
Time: 6.30 pm
Price: $15
Visit: http://www.miaf.net/2013/int4.html
SATURDAY JUNE 29TH
The Switched On Shindig
Are you ready for soul sisters, vinyl vixens and go-go girlies? This week brings a dance crazy, drink special filled flashback. Promising an authentic 60s club feel – and who’d know if they’re lying – this is a boogie down not to be missed. Including flashing lights and projections to give a little extra old school oomph.
Bella Union
Level 1, Trades Hall Corner of Victoria & Lygon Streets
Carlton South
Time: 9pm-late
Price: $10 members, $15 non members
SUNDAY JUNE 30TH
Hoyts Pop Culture Classics: A Clockwork Orange
There are some movies that live on through the ages and The Simpsons’ references. Landing on the last Sunday of each month, Hoyts cinemas have decided to pull up some old school pop culture classics. You’ll be boo-hoo hooing if you miss this Sunday’s tale of Beethoven and ultra-violence, A Clockwork Orange.
Hoyts (selected cinemas)
Price: $10
Time: 4 pm
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