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Best In Town: Top 10 Things To Do In October

The top things to do in Sydney & Melbourne this month.

09/24

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Written by Rebecca Beaton

WHAT TO DO IN NSW

 

Running every Wednesday, the iconic Surry Hills venue The Winery will serve up an irresistible BOTTOMLESS STEAK FRITES special. Available to order from 5pm onwards, indulge in a perfectly cooked, juicy steak paired with golden, crispy frites—both served bottomless for a full 90 minutes—all for just $65 per person.

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Dan Dan, a brand-new Asian-inspired bar and restaurant that’s spicing things up with its bold and innovative twists on classic dishes. From Sashimi Tots with a caviar kick to Black Truffle Prawn Toast, Dan Dan is taking Asian cuisine to a whole new level. Whether you class yourself as an adventurous foodie or more of a traditionalist, fear not! They’ve got you covered with contemporary classics like Seared Scallop Jungle Curry and Dan Dan Special Fried Rice.

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The AusFitness Expo will return to Sydney this October from 11th until 13th for a weekend of health, fitness, and body power. This year, tickets include spectator entry to eight live sporting comps, including the World Powerlifting Championships, 50 x boxing matches, CrossFit Games, a car deadlifting competition and more.

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The FRIENDS Experience is heading to Sydney this October as part of FRIENDS’ 30th anniversary year-long celebration. Fans will get to recreate their favourite scenes and celebrate some of the most iconic moments from the globally loved television series in an incredibly interactive experience, created by Warner Bros.

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‘Afternoon Hour When Sun Falls Like Honey’, Halcyon House Artist in Resident Exhibition with Eliza Gosse starts on 12th October. With an Artist in Residency program that showcases female artists, Halcyon House was thrilled to host Sydney-based, Archibald Prize finalist artist, Eliza Gosse, culminating in a show entitled ‘Afternoon Hour When Sun Falls Like Honey’. The exhibition opens at Halcyon House, with a special ticketed ‘Artist in Conversation’ 3-course lunch at Paper Daisy restaurant, hosted by Alison Kubler, Editor of VAULT magazine.

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WHAT TO DO IN VIC

 

South Melbourne’s reimagined rooftop bar, Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge – a Snow-White-themed bar set atop the historic The Clarendon Restaurant has officially opened. Inspired by Owner, Tiffy Sze’s fondness for bringing the magic of fables to Melbourne tables, the rooftop bar offers fairytale-inspired cocktails, seasonal bar snacks by Michelin-trained chef, Ryan Spurrell (Vue de Monde, The Ledbury (two-Michelin-starred), and Pollen Street Social (one-Michelin-starred, Estelle, Saint Crispin, The Fat Duck), uninterrupted views of Melbourne’s city skyline and a DJ every Saturday night.

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Australia’s oldest food and produce market Prahran Market will activate its Taste of Spring campaign in the lead up to its 160th anniversary this December. The Market halls will be dressed to impress with floral installations, and plenty of free events to bring the Market to life, including their BBQ series running on weekends from 14th September until 20th October.

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​Join drag superstar Valerie Hex for Tokyo Tina’s Bingo Brunch every Saturday from 12pm to 2pm or 2:15pm to 4:15pm. For $55 per person, or $79 for the full bottomless package, guests will enjoy bottomless Aperol spritz, sparkling, and tap beer, along with a choice of four dishes from a Japanese-inspired menu plus complimentary kimchi rice and edamame.

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Queen Victoria Market’s popular night market series returns for its spring iteration. Partnering with Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fringe Flavours Night Market will bring to life an unparalleled experience of what Melbourne is all about: arts, culture, food and shopping. Running for five weeks, Queen Vic’s iconic open-air sheds will burst to life with food trucks and stalls, bars and a diverse range of wares from local makers and creators.

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival will be back October 18th -27th with an incredible line-up of more than 100 performances from over 400 artists—featuring global giants like Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding and Marcus Miller alongside local legends. For ten epic days, Melbourne’s city streets, shiny concert halls and sweaty dance floors will buzz with the very best in jazz—live and unmissable!

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