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Five great things to do this week in Melbourne
By Arianna Lucente and Portia Conyers-East
FILM
Moonlight Cinema celebrates 25 years of movies under the stars. The program includes new thriller Promising Young Woman, a nostalgic rom-com line-up, the Top Dog Film Festival, and documentary I Am Greta. Until April 25, various times and prices, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, moonlight.com.au
MUSIC
Novel Tours and Events let go of the 2020 baggage and start the new year off right with a warehouse day party. The line-up features local music talent including bebe, Eddie Example, Kayroy, Marli, Peteza and Walter Juan. Today, 3pm-10pm, the Third Day, 290 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, $25, novel.com.au
OUT OF TOWN
Head to TarraWarra Estate for a picnic in its peaceful surrounds. Chef Mark Ebbels has curated a selection of grazing food to enjoy on the deck or the estate’s sprawling lawn. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm, TarraWarra Estate, 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen, $65 a person (minimum order of two), 5962 3311, tarrawarra.com.au
ART
The Immigration Museum exhibition To be real features large-scale photographic works by Ethiopian-born South Sudanese artist and writer Atong Atem. She draws from concepts of science fiction, Afrofuturism, history and mythology. Daily, 10am-5pm, Immigration Museum, corner of Flinders and William streets, city, free (bookings required), museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum
FESTIVAL
Triennial Extra is a festival of performance, music, food and bars, with late-night access to the NGV Triennial exhibition. There’s a Tonka pop-up restaurant, Lune Croissanterie culinary experience, and DJ sets in the garden. Jan 15-Feb 14, daily, 5pm-9pm, National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, city, free entry, 8620 2222, ngv.vic.gov.au