On summer evenings you might enjoy the St Kilda Open air Cinema.
Enjoy leisurely Thursday night drinks at a watering hole of your choice. Friday night can be hectic and crowded so Thursday night is a bit more civilised.
Wander through St Patrick's Cathedral and take advantage of the atmosphere for some quiet contemplation close to the city.
Have a leisurely coffee at a sidewalk cafe and enjoy the passing parade.
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor For as long as most people can remember, afternoon tea at The Hotel
Windsor has been a Melbourne institution. A full leisurely afternoon tea
served in the luxurious surrounds of Melbourne's of Melbourne grand old
historic hotel really calls for a lady to wear a hat and gloves. If you
don't have a hat and gloves and the gentleman doesn't have a cane then
White Hat urges you to at least carry yourself with a dignified air.
Hire a bike and investigate Melbourne's bike paths.
Have a picnic at Studley Park and maybe hire a rowboat at the same time.
Wander through Melbourne's Chinatown and stop for a snack or a meal.
On the last Thursday of the month you may be able to trek up a dark alley and enjoy the screenings provided by the Melbourne Horror Film Society.
Visit the community garden called Sprout and maybe pick up some fresh fruit, vegetables and chutneys.
Of course there is always shopping in the CBD. Start at Bourke Street Mall and see how far you get before the credit card runs out. Thursday and Friday night are late night shopping in Melbourne CBD with many stores open until 7pm and later.
Visit Errol Street in North Melbourne. A country town within walking distance of the city.
On a balmy evening try dinner in the European atmosphere of Hardware Lane in the city where you will probably have live jazz playing outdoors and a choice of cafes and restaurants.
Head to Melbourne's northern suburbs and explore some of its early history at Westgarthtown. You will probably have the area to yourself.
Watch the sun set over the Yarra. We would recommend a glass of wine at one of the cafes in Yarras Edge or on the western end of the ANZ Building. After sunset wander along the river where you may come across some laid-back bands at some of the restaurants or at the Mission for Seamen. If you prefer something more lively head for the restaurants and bars at WTC Wharf.
Heritage Architecture and Contemporary Design lecture series - Reinforced concrete as a ticking time bomb
As part of the lecture series on heritage architecture and contemporary
design hosted by The Mission to Seafarers Louis Sauer will speak on
Reinforced concrete as a ticking time bomb. Donald Ellsmore is an Australian
architectural conservationist and educator.
Heritage Architecture and Contemporary Design lecture series - Preserving old & new neighbourhood meanings
As part of the lecture series on heritage architecture and contemporary
design hosted by The Mission to Seafarers Louis Sauer will speak on
Preserving old & new neighbourhood meanings. Urban Renewal in Baltimore &
Philadelphia. Louis Saeur is visiting professor of architecture at RMIT,
Melbourne.
The Salsa Foundation offers free beginners salsa classes every week, Come for a drinks, meet new people, and learn to dance salsa. Dress comfortably and casual, call or SMS 0400 933 285 for venue details and to book your place. Numbers are limited! Bring a friend too - the more the merrier. (enter via the alleyway next to Hungry Jacks)
5.30 to 7.30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Syn Bar, Level 1, 163 Russell Street, Melbourne
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Free
Heritage Architecture and Contemporary Design lecture series - Transforming Melbourne
As part of the lecture series on heritage architecture and contemporary
design hosted by The Mission to Seafarers Robin Grow will speak on
Transforming Melbourne. How art deco architecture transformed the Melbourne
landscape. Robin Grow is president of the Art Deco & Modernism Society.
Heritage Architecture and Contemporary Design lecture series - National styles at home?
As part of the lecture series on heritage architecture and contemporary
design hosted by The Mission to Seafarers Linda Young will speak on 'National
styles at home?'. Design as the motivation to preserve and museumise
historic houses. Linda Young teaches aspects of Cultural Heritage and Museum
Studies at Deakin University, Melbourne.
The Melbourne Horror Film Society has a regular monthly screening. This is usually (but not always) on the last Thursday of the month and usually (but not always) at 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne. A mini membership (3 months) will cost you $20, a full membership (12 months) will set you back $70. Details of screenings at http://melbournehorrorfilmsociety.com
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Music at the Mission to Seafarers
Music at the delightful Mission to seafarers. Two sets at 7.30 & 8.30pm. The atmosphere is relaxed and pool and table tennis are free. This months featured artist id Stephen Cummings with offerings of soul.
Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
11am to 4pm Wed to Sun, noon to 5pm Sat & Sun
7-27 Snake Gully Drive
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Bundoora
Enquiries: (03) 9496 1060
Free Tour of Melbourne Town Hall
A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential and required one day in advance. Tours Run Monday to Friday at 11am & 1pm and last for approximately 1 hour. Bookings: (03) 9658 9658
One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public
on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne
history. More info >>
10am to 4pm, Sunday to Friday
Cnr Spring St & Collins St
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Melbourne
Enquiries: (03) 9651 2233
The Hotel Windsor
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor For as long as most people can remember, afternoon tea at The Hotel
Windsor has been a Melbourne institution. A full leisurely afternoon tea
served in the luxurious surrounds of Melbourne's of Melbourne grand old
historic hotel really calls for a lady to wear a hat and gloves. If you
don't have a hat and gloves and the gentleman doesn't have a cane then
White Hat urges you to at least carry yourself with a dignified air.
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Manchester Civil Justice Centre being declared by the
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of the decade. Australian architects, along with Australia's
engineers have an impact on contemporary world architectures and
building practices which is disproportionate to this country's
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recently won the contract to design the new Stonehenge Visitors
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