WHAT TO DO IN SYDNEY

The Little Prince is returning to Sydney direct from Paris at the West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre for a strictly limited 3-week season. The classic French novella will immerse you in a unique and innovative stage production that captures the heart and challenges the imagination.

When: 1st January – 23rd January | Cost from $89.00.

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FLiCKERFEST Short Film Festival returns to Bondi this month before touring the nation in February. Starting on 21st until 30th January at Bondi Beach, showcasing some of the worlds best short films from Australia and the world on the big screen.

When: 21st January – 30th January

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Menzies Bar and Bistro has opened at Sydney’s Shell House. Located on the ground floor, the European bistro by former Aria Head Chef, Joel Bickford will comprise of share plates for lunch and dinner, with snacks and supper served in-between.

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Pixar Putt has opened in Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter! This Disney Pixar-themed mini-golf course brings back childhood memories with Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and Finding Nemo themed holes.

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WHAT TO DO IN MELBOURNE

Australia’s premium LGBTQIA+ arts and culture experience ‘Midsumma Festival’ is set to take place across Metro Melbourne and regional locations. The festival will present 161 open-access events made for, and by queer communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality.

When: 23rd January – 13th February

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Portarlington Grand Hotel on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula will re-open this month following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation. The Hotel features a Bistro, Front Bar and The Atrium – a spacious beer garden boasting an expansive lawn area.

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Cinder in Fitzroy North has just opened, located in the iconic 150-year-old gastropub The Terminus Hotel.  The name nods to its mighty wood-fired Josper Grill, which Head Chef Jake Furst celebrates in his modern Australian menu. Cinder has also partnered with Mountain Goat Brewery to offer an exclusive signature aged negroni.

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Pietro Gallus Estate’s has opened their new Tasting Bar, designed to showcase the products created by the team, it offers six exclusive ‘flights’ of expertly selected grappa, liqueurs, and craft spirits that will transport you to Italy.

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Ines Wine Bar has recently launched two new weekend offerings: Seafood Saturdays and Italian Sunday Roasts. Sit down to a banquet of the freshest seafood for $89pp or an Italian Sunday roast for $55 pp.

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