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Friday 7th February: Streetball Festival, Finger Limes & Lots of Live Music
Anyone after some advice for how to be more Melbourne, this TikTok is here to help. These girls are dishing out invaluable tips for any newbies out there, and the moral of the story is: 'if you don't have tattoos, you are invisible'—words to live by. Here is what's going on over the weekend, have a good one.
The Headlines
If you thought the Super Bowl timing was antisocial back home, you're in for a shock this year. Kick-off is at 10:30 am on Monday, meaning a long day on the pints awaits—and obviously, this sports-loving city has plenty of spots to settle in for the occasion. Whether you're after giant screens, American-style feeds, or just an excuse to call in sick on Tuesday, here's a list of all the Melbourne venues that have you covered.
We're all already in agreement that The Corner Hotel is a great place for a pint or five, aren't we? Now, they’re making Sundays even better with live music every weekend as part of their new Front Bar Sessions. Expect a rotating lineup of local acoustic artists bringing laid-back tunes to round off your weekend. Whether you’re settling in for the afternoon or just stopping by, it’s an easy win for a Sunday well spent.
Whilst not strictly Melbourne news, we must admit that anything Yo-Chi does catch our attention. Their new topping, exclusively for the month of February, is an Australian native fruit that we had never heard of—but it sounds absolutely divine. The iconic frozen yogurt masters have launched finger limes as one of their many, many toppings available. Otherwise known as lime caviar for their natural caviar-like shape and texture, if you haven't tried this local delicacy yet, give it a try on your next Yo-Chi run.
Where to Eat and Drink
Spend your Friday in Fitzroy at Lola Belle, a timeless champagne and rum bar. Inspired by the 19th century, the décor is chic, with Venetian blinds, dark colour schemes, and a wooden exterior. Sophisticated evenings like this don’t have to break the bank, with their 'golden hour' being something to boast about. Enjoy $12 glasses of brut prestige champagne and $3.50 oysters between 4 pm and 6 pm—what more could you want.
Where to Live
Sam the circus artist is looking for a new roomie in this St Kilda house. The cheap rent seems a fair exchange for seeing him swinging from the ceilings or coming home dressed as a clown on occasion. Zoom in the foot on photo five if you dare. Also, we're sure we saw that weird blue hand chair on Facebook Marketplace a few months ago—terrifying.
Core selling point: The sheet-blind is an interesting choice.
Where to Work
The Crown Hotel in Southbank is looking for a new Private Events Executive—there's a job title to impress your Hinge dates. They're looking for someone to liaise with the rich and famous to arrange private events in their many hotels and restaurants. It is definitely a glorified desk job, with requirements being the usual—organisation and attention to detail—but it does come with an undisclosed 'high annual salary'.
Where to Go on Friday
St Kilda is home to the globally renowned streetball festival, Summer Jam, and it's happening this weekend. If you've not heard of it, streetball is a bit like basketball, just with less regard for the rules. This annual competition sees teams fly in from around the globe for this beachside spectacle. With it being a festival, the event also features street food, live music, and streetwear pop-ups to entertain you this weekend.
Where to Go on Saturday
Frankston’s Waterfront Festival is back this weekend, bringing two days of live music, food trucks, market stalls, and fireworks by the bay. Expect a packed lineup featuring acts you've never heard of, like Sneaky Sound System, plenty of free activities and a pop-up beach bar to keep the Aperols flowing. Whether you're there for the tunes, the scran, or just for some pure Aussie entertainment, it's definitely worth it for a free day out.
Where to Go on Sunday
Last weekend's St Kilda pride parade was really just the warm-up for this weekend. This Sunday, the streets of Fitzroy and Collingwood are home to the official Victoria Pride street party. There is set to be thousands of attendees roaming the streets in good spirits, so take a look at event details so don't miss out on any action. As per every event recommendation for this weekend, you guessed it—you can expect live music, street food, and performances.
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