Chill Out in Melbourne

When the weather gets colder, this southern city comes to life with sport, culture and live music. 

Words by: Shane Cubis

9 JUNE–7 OCTOBER 2018

MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art

National Gallery of Victoria
If you can’t make it to New York this year, fear not – the best of the Big Apple’s Museum of Modern Art will be touring the National Gallery of Victoria. Take the opportunity to see some of the works that have shaped western culture for more than 100 years. Wander around the gallery yourself, or take advantage of the daily guided tours at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.
ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/moma-at-ngv

14–23 JUNE, 2018

Melbourne International Animation Festival

Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Not just for kids, the Melbourne International Animation Festival celebrates all the weird, wondrous and ridiculously creative things that can be done in cartoons. With 45 screenings and more than 400 films, it’s more animation than one set of eyeballs can reasonably handle. 
iaf.net

22 JULY 2018

Stadium Stomp MCG

Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sitting in the stands and cheering on your favourite team is all very well, but if you want to work up a legitimate lather at the MCG, sign yourself up for the Stadium Stomp. Are you prepared to climb 7,300 steps in the name of fitness and/or charity? This memorable day will make you appreciate lifts even more. 
stadiumstomp.com/event/melbourne

UNTIL 26 AUGUST, 2018

Vikings: Beyond the Legend

Melbourne Museum
Even if you’re not generally into museums, this exhibition is the kind that will make you want to hoist the sail and set out for a pillage. Featuring surprising stories, a massive longship and even everyday artefacts such as combs, it’s an immersive experience – best enjoyed in cold weather. (And while you’re there, you can see Phar Lap’s heart.) 
museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/vikings

30 AUGUST, 2018

Melbourne Day

Melbourne
It’s so Melbourne to have an entire day dedicated to celebrating itself, isn’t it? Now 183 years of age, the city shows off its most fun face with a ridiculous range of roving performers, delicious food options, big-name acts and a festive spirit that infuses the whole community. 
melbourneday.com.au

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