WHAT'S ON IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY
Stuck with your weekend plans? Keen to get out of the house and get amongst it? Wanting to head into work on Monday with some stories other than a Netflix recap? Here are a few things on at the minute which will guarantee to stimulate and gear you up with a story or two.
Please comment as well below if you’ve already been or what your thoughts were if you go.
MELBOURNE
IMAGINARIA
Feb 2 - May 23
ART + DESIGN
An experience of technology, imagination and immersive play. Part audio visual installation, part game and 100 per cent future. Suitable for all ages.
An hour long walk-through experience to experience a visually stunning audiovisual play experience from the future. Expect architectural inflatables, light sculptures in an interactive light cave, or head into the multi-dimensional light maze. Or you might want to step inside a giant infinity bubble or pass through a black hole hovering in space. It’s up to you.
NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL
Feb 1 - Feb 28 (Free event - 10am-5pm)
ENTERTAINMENT
The longest running sustainability-themed event in Australia, is one not to miss! With live streamed presentations, interactive discussion forum and digital workshops, you will leave inspired and informed.
The festival aims to inspire and provide solutions to the sustainability and climate challenges currently faced, both now and into the future. The month-long program showcases local and international sustainability and climate thought leaders presenting critical understandings, observations and insights to help inform and guide the stark choices that now stand before all Australians.
Cutting-edge sustainability and innovative climate change solutions will be presented in both virtual and in-person formats throughout the month of February.
MELBOURNE BOOK MARKET
Feb 20 - March 28 [every Saturday + Sunday]
SHOPPING / ENTERTAINMENT
Make sure to check out this curated collection of thousands of pre-loved books and fight your new night read. The market also includes stalls selling second hand CDs, as well a beautiful selection of vinyl records.
SYDNEY
JAPANESE HANDMADE POTTERY CLASS
THINGS TO DO
Learn different techniques used by Japanese artisans to create beautiful, unique Japanese pottery. Taught by the master craftsmanship of Ms. Emi Tanak, the class consists of two sessions; pottery making and glazing. This class is the perfect gift idea, or even a fun activity to do with your partner, for birthdays, Christmas parties, or just on your own!
https://classbento.com.au/basic-japanese-handmade-pottery-course-sydney
WE ARE ALL ASTONISHINGLY WISE - BY KATY B PLUMMER
Feb 5 - July 11
ART + DESIGN
Plummer’s work is an interactive fortune telling video installation. The artworks’ furry pink ghost offers oracle readings from a deck of 48 unique tarot cards. From this your card is drawn, forming an individual experience and reading of your fortune.
