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Best In Town: Top 10 Things To Do In December
The top things to do in Sydney & Melbourne this month.
WHAT TO DO IN NSW
Sydney’s newest rooftop bar JŌJI has officially opened! Perched atop the Cartier flagship on the corner of George and King Street. Merging a creative harmony of Shibui, Wabi Sabi, and Datsuzoku principles in its lively cocktail menu, the late-night venue will serve up playful riffs on reimagined Japanese-inspired dishes. The rooftop venue features a cocktail lounge, a dining space and a panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of Sydney’s CBD, perfect for unwinding and soaking in the city’s energy.
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Experience the magic of Christmas with a unique and festive schedule of choir performances for this year’s holiday season at the QVB. Happening until 24th December, the talented NCE Sydney Choir will bring this year’s music program to life with performances every Thursday at 5pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, providing Sydneysiders with an uplifting experience filled with the sounds of the season.
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The Winery is turning up the heat every Tuesday with a musical bingo hosted by Sydney drag royalty, Bettie Blackheart! Compete for fabulous prizes in multiple rounds of bingo fun, and it’s FREE TO PLAY! Bingo starts at 7pm, with multiple rounds played throughout the night. Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are encouraged!
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Moonlight Cinema is back with a stellar line-up of some of 2024’s best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites’, announced as part of their December program. Moonlight sessions will run from late November 2024 to March 2025, audiences can enjoy their favourite films at Sydney’s Centennial Parklands.
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Savour al fresco dining at its finest this summer with a Bottomless Long Lunch at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo. Set against the stunning backdrop of the harbour, this iconic spot invites you to enjoy delicious food and drink with unbeatable views of both the water and the Sydney skyline. Ranked #89 in the 2024 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants guide, Kingsleys offers the perfect setting for a leisurely, indulgent experience on the historic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Available daily from 12pm – 2:30pm, enjoy a crafted 2-course meal for $139pp, paired with a 2-hour drinks package!
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WHAT TO DO IN VIC
Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market from 20th November 2024 until 12th March 2025! For 15 weeks, the Market’s iconic sheds will transform into a vibrant hub of flavourful street food, refreshing drinks, unique shopping and captivating entertainment. Bring your friends and family to experience the magic as the sun sets and the Market comes alive.
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The multisensory shipping container experiences DARKFIELD SÉANCE and FLIGHT have returned to Melbourne after popular demand! Engulfing audiences in complete darkness and challenging their grasp on reality. Following record-breaking seasons in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane in 2024, DARKFIELD’s most popular experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT, will play for a three month season at the Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, opening on 13th December.
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Malèna Cucina & Bar has opened in Brighton, embodying the essence of Italian cuisine and hospitality, the latest venue by Peter Aloi, Francesca Sanzo and Leonardo Alfieri, owners of local favourite Cucina & Co., Malèna offers a genuine Italian dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Southern Italian cuisine, with a particular focus on Calabria and Sicily.
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Mov’in Bed Outdoor Bed Cinema is coming to Docklands! A beachy oasis complete with pristine white sand, waterfront views, 150 comfy beds and the largest outdoor screen in the country. Happening from 6th December until 30th March, you can catch the latest flicks like The Joker: Folie a Deux and Gladiator II, as well as festive classics like Home Alone – with more to be announced.
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New grand brasserie Maison Bâtard has opened its doors in Melbourne’s CBD. Taking up residence across four levels at 23 Bourke Street, the site will comprise a two-level restaurant, as well as a basement supper club and rooftop terrace. The team has crafted a menu that’s big on opulence: think grand seafood towers showcasing oysters, rock lobster, Skull Island prawns, scallop ceviche, tuna sashimi and kingfish crudo.
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