So, it's both school and uni holidays but I don't see anybody relaxing yet. The least we can do is find the time to have a little fun.
- 'Twilight' back on the big screen
For those of you who were late to the Twilight party and missed seeing it at the cinema -or for the other gazillion fans- ACMI is screening the Catherine Hardwicke film this week at 1pm. Sure to be full of school kids on holidays, but a bit of fun nonetheless.
September 21 - 25, 1pm
ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square, City
acmi.net.au
- Melbourne Fringe Festival
A very fun, very exciting annual event, the Fringe Festival always has something to entertain. Solo shows, ensembles, plays, cabaret, comedy, installation, music, drama and at least two too many clown shows. Cheap, largely undiscovered entertainment. Turn off Neighbours and go, go!
September 23 - October 11
Various venues around Melbourne
melbournefringe.com.au
- Slow Food Farmers' Market
At the Abbotsford Convent, an often forgotten about place nestled between a Steiner school and the Collingwood Children's Farm. There is a delicious wood fire bakery here, and on the fourth Saturday of each month, a market selling 'organic seasonal fruit, vegetables, seedlings, flowers, herbs, juices, breads, olive oil, eggs, rare breed and free range meat, chooks, fresh & smoked fish, home made condiments, specialist cheeses', etc. Bring your own bags or baskets because the market is plastic bag free.
September 26, 8am - 1pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
abbotsfordconvent.com.au
- Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
So there's a lot of things to do this Saturday. And if you're one of those lucky souls not working (sigh), then this is probably a good one to consider. The Facebook event tells me: 'There are over 14 stalls consisting of mens/ladies vintage clothing, shoes and accessories. Lots of summer vintage stock has been imported and all is cheap, cheap, cheap. There will be a BBQ at 2pm and drink specials along with some good tunes. Try to get there early as good stock disappears quite quickly. Both days have different stalls so there is fresh stock for the Sunday.' Even if you don't find anything, you'll still spend a weekend with the cool kids.
September 26 - 27, 1pm-6pm
The Carlton Hotel, 197 Bourke St, City
- AFL Grand Final
Whether you are interested in AFL football or not, there is always something peaceful and excitable about Grand Final day in Melbourne. For many of us, Geelong vs St Kilda is a much more interesting pairing than that of last year's final. Though this is the Cats' third in a row, I'm told the Saints have not made it this far in over a decade, and haven't won the premiership since 1966. Unless you are very organised or very connected, you won't have a ticket, so find a TV screen (in almost any bar or pub), choose a side and get barracking.
September 26, 2.30pm - 5.15pm
Channel 10 or One
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