What to do in Melbourne

Moonlight Cinema recent release and classic movies every night throughout February 2012. Watch movies under the stars at Royal Botanical Gardens South Yarra.

St Kilda Openair Cinema screening movies all through February and the rest of summer.

Suzuki Night Markets every Wednesday night at Queen Victoria Markets 5.30pm - 10pm throughout February.

Toytopia Sand Sculpting all throughout February 2012 until 26th April 2012 at the Frankston Waterfront

Melbourne Summer Boat Show Friday 3rd February 2012 until Sunday 5th February at Docklands.

Pool and Spa Show Friday 3rd February 2012 until Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

St Kilda Festival 2012 Saturday 4th February 2012 until Sunday 12th February 2012. Live music, entertainment and food.

St Jerome's Laneway Festival Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Footscray Community Arts Centre. New and revered seminal music.

Reed Gift Fair Melbourne Saturday 4th February 2012 until Tuesday 7th February 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Sustainable Living Festival Saturday 11th February 2012 until Sunday 26th February at Federation Square Melbourne.

Midsumma Festival 15th January to 5th February 2012. Celebrating 20 years of gay and lesbian arts culture and community.

Flight Centre Travel Expo 2012 10am - 7pm Saturday 18th February 2012 until 10am - 4pm Sunday 19th February 2012 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Tropfest The World's Largest Short Film Festival Sunday 19th February 2012 at Federation Square. Free Event.

AIME 2012 20th Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo Tuesday 21st February 2012 to Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Geelong Bridal Expo 10am - 3pm Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Geelong Deakin University.

Sporting Events in Melbourne February 2012

Cricket in Melbourne February 2012

One Day International Cricket Australia vs India Sunday 5th February 2012 at the MCG starting at 2.20pm Tickets available from Ticketek.
T20 International Cricket Australia vs India Friday 3rd February 2012 at the MCG starting at 7.35pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

A-League Soccer games in Melbourne February 2012

Melbourne Heart FC vs Melbourne Victory FC Saturday 4th February 2012 at AAMI Park. Kick off at 7.45pm.
Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC Friday 10th February 2012 at AAMI Park. Kick off at 8pm.
Melbourne Heart FC vs Gold Coast United Friday 17th February 2012 at AAMI Park. Kick off at 8pm.
Melbourne Heart FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC Sunday 26th February 2012 at AAMI Park. Kick off at 5pm.

National Basketball League NBL in Melbourne February 2012

Melbourne Tigers vs Adelaide 36ers Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Cage - State Netball Hockey Centre.
Melbourne Tigers vs Adelaide 36ers Saturday 25th February 2012 at the Cage - State Netball Hockey Centre.

Rugby Union Games in Melbourne February 2012

Blues vs Rebels Super 15s Warm Up Round 4 Saturday 11th February 2012 at AAMI Park

Golf in Melbourne February 2012

2012 Women's Australian Open Thursday 9th February 2012 to Sunday 12th February 2012 at the Commonwealth Golf Club.

Museum and Art Exhibitions February 2012

Our Children Our Future exhibition on Victorian Aboriginal Culture until 5th February 2012 at the Melbourne Museum.

Tjukurrtjanu: Origins of Western Desert Art on until 12th February 2012 at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Musicals, Theatre, Comedians and other entertainment in Melbourne February 2012

A Chorus Line theatre musical Saturday 4th February 2012 until Saturday 3rd March 2012 at Her Majesty's Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tim Minchen vs The Sydney Symphony - Round II comedy 8pm Tuesday 7th February 2012 and Wednesday 8th February 2012 at the Palais Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Adam & Selina - Masters of Illusion magic theatre Friday 17th February 2012 at the Palms at Crown. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Wind of Colourful Guizhou musical arts and theatre 7.30pm Saturday 25th February 2012 and Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Regent Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Star Wars Burlesque: The Empire Strips Back 8.30pm Saturday 25th February 2012 at the Athenaeum Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Dickens' Women 7.30pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Arts Centre Playhouse. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Comedy in Melbourne February 2012

The Shelf Monday Residency featuring Dave Callan 7pm Monday 6th February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

St Kilda Arts and Laugh Festival Gala Show 8pm Saturday 11th February 2012 at the National Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Shelf Monday Residency featuring Felicity Ward 7pm Monday 13th February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Shelf Monday Residency featuring Cal Wilson 7pm Monday 20th February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

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Music Concerts and Festivals in Melbourne February 2012

Soundgarden 6pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Feist 8pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 at the Palais Theatre St Kilda. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Cavalera Conspiracy 8pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 at Billboard the Venue. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All rap and hip-hop 7.30pm Wednesday 1st February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Daryl Hall and John Oates 7.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - The Plenary. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart 8pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Laura Marling alternative rock 8.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

M83 (France) 8.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 and Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Royksopp 7.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Laura Marling 8.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Drums + Cults 7.30m Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Horrors 8pm Friday 3rd February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Seether 8pm Saturday 4th February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Hed 2 Head 8pm Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Dayglow The Worlds Largest Paint party 1pm - 10pm Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Go Set 8pm Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Ronan Keating 8pm Monday 6th February 2012 at the Regent Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Roger Waters The Wall Live Tuesday 7th February 2012 at the Rod Laver Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Givers and Portugal: The Man 7.30pm Thursday 9th February 2012 at the Corner Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Toro Y Moi & Washed Out (USA) 8pm Thursday 9th February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

SBTRKT 8.30pm Thursday 9th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Jessica Mauboy & Stan Walker 8.15pm Friday 10th February 2012 and Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Palms at Crown. Tickets available from Ticketek.

360 rapper 8pm Friday 10th February 2012 at the Ferntree Gully Hotel and 8am Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Chelsea Heights Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Ronski Speed 9pm Friday 10th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

John Digweed 10pm Friday 10th February 2012 at the Billboard the Venue. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Beautiful Girls alternate rock band 5.30pm Saturday 11th February 2012 at the Royal Melbourne Zoo. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Phil Jamieson 4pm Sunday 12th February 2012 at the Wheelers Hill Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The King's Singers 7.30pm Tuesday 14th February 2012 and Wednesday 15th February 2012 at the Melbourne Recital Hall. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Youth Lagoon (USA) 8pm Wednesday 15th February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Seal 8pm Wednesday 15th February 2012 at the Rod Laver Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Dead Leaves and Enola Fall 7.30pm Thursday 16th February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Rod Stewart 8pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the Rod Laver Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Reminisce Melbourne - Classic House 9pm - 5am Friday 17th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Il Divo & Orchestra in Concert 7.30pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the Arts Centre, Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Blip Festival Friday 17th February 2012 and Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Evelyn Hotel. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Infected Mushroom 10pm Friday 17th February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Roxette 7.30pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Rod Laver Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Celtic Thunder 7.30pm Saturday 18th February 2012 at Hisense Arena. Tickets available from ticketek.

Carl Cox & Eric Powell's Mobile Disco 2012 12.15pm - 9pm Stillwater at Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Erykah Badu 7pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the Palais Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Jason Lytle (ex Grandaddy) 8pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at The Toff in Town. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Russell Watson 8pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at the Regent Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Murder by Death (USA) 7.30pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Bridie O'Brien 8pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at The Prague Thornbury. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Fat Freddy's Drop (NZ) 8.30pm Thursday 23rd February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Soul II Soul 8.30pm Friday 24th February 2012 at the Trak Lounge Bar. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Bomb The Bass & The Orb Soundsystem 9pm Friday 24th February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Neon Indian 9pm Friday 24th February 2012 at the Prince Bandroom. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Potbelleez 8pm Friday 24th February 2012 at the Hamilton Hotel. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Gappy Ranks (UK) 10pm Friday 24th Febuary 2012 at the Laundry Bar. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Boom Crash Opera with Paul Kelly 8pm Saturday 25th February 2011 at the Commercial Hotel South Morang. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Mastodon - Gojira - Kvelertak 8pm Monday 27th February 2012 at Billboard the Venue. Tickets from Ticketek.

Cobra Starship 7pm Monday 27th February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Bad Religion - Strung Outs - Street Dogs - The Menzingers Monday 27th February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Enter Shikari + Letlive + Your Demise 8pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at Billboard the Venue. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Black Label Society 7.30pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Machine Head + Chimaira + Shadows Fall + Times of Grace 7pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Palace Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Four Year Strong (USA) 7.30pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Enter Shikari 8pm Tuesday 28th February 2012 at the Billboard the Venue. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Thursday - Saves the Day - Circa Survive 8pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at Billboard the Venue. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Devin Townsend Project 7.30pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Forum Melbourne. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Hatebreed (USA) 7.30pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets available from Moshtix.

System of a Down 7pm Wednesday 29th February 2012 at the Rod Laver Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

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