Coming at you with a recommendation today—BeerPal is an Aussie app that hunts down all the best beer deals near you, in both bottle shops and pubs. How have we lived without this for so long? Here’s what to expect from your Thursday in Melbourne—and don't forget to have a cold one after work, it's basically the weekend.

The Headlines

• Melbourne spirit makers Marionette are launching a pop-up today in Fitzroy, and they've teamed up with some of the city's most popular chefs and venues. The pop-up will offer cocktails spotlighting their new Elderflower liqueur, alongside eats from the brains behind Tortas and Tacos, Luther's Scoops, Reed House, and more. It sounds like the place to be for the next few weeks.

• Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix's latest hit, dives into the story of health fraudster Belle Gibson, and like most good things in this life, all the action happens right here in our beloved Melbourne. Broadsheet has done the hard work and rounded up all the food venues that made the final cut. From The Sporting Club Hotel to South Melbourne Market, work your way through the list so you can say "I've been there" every time a new spot pops on screen.

• You're the odd one out if you’re not being running-obsessed right now it seems, so if you've been looking for a chance to show off your new PB (or just justify a new pair of HOKAs), Melbourne has plenty of events to sign up for. Whether you're tackling your first 5K, training for a marathon, or just looking for an excuse to eat loads of carbs, there’s something for every level.

Where to Eat and Drink

Today's pick is for the wine connoisseurs. Life’s Too Short Bar in East Melbourne delivers a luxe, romantic atmosphere with a curated selection of aged wines and premium spirits. Their back-vintage wine list boasts 28 wines by the glass, alongside 50+ unique cocktails. Best of all, Melbourne’s only back-vintage happy hour won’t break the bank—every Wednesday to Friday from 4–6 pm, you can sip on a fine vintage, like a 10-year-old Marsanne Viognier, for just $9.

Where to Live

You know it's a good Fairy Floss listing when there's a huge Google form to apply. There’s a room going in this lovely apartment just next to Fitzroy/Collingwood, in a complex with pool and gym, and they're after someone to sign onto the lease starting in a couple of weeks. Highlights from the application form include a personality quiz, red flag confessions, and an Instagram vetting.

Core selling point: the very tasteful gallery wall.

Where to Work

The Royal Botanic Gardens are hiring for a casual retail assistant to help out at their very wholesome gift shop. As far as retail jobs go, selling scented candles, children’s books and botanical-themed prints is about as relaxing as it gets—a far cry away from working in Cotton On in the CBD. If you know your way around a POS system and enjoy helping pensioners pick out soaps, this is the job for you.

Where to Go

The Melbourne Museum opens up after dark once a month, and for February it's—of course—Valentine's themed. We've all thought before how much more interesting a museum would be with drink in hand, and tonight, that can be a reality. You can break up the educational content with a silent disco, live talks, and even a special Valentine's addition of speed dating. For an additional $20, you can also access their very cool Antopia exhibition for some a tipsy trip through the immersive rooms.

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