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Raised on the jazz and soul greats, Rita Satch will be captivating audiences with an unforgettable and seductive live performance of ‘A Tribute to Nancy Wilson’ at Bird’s Basement in May 2019.

Satch has a powerful voice which has garnered the attention of some of Australia’s most renowned musicians, including Mark Fitzgibbon who called Rita “the best singer songwriter to hit the scene in a long time”.

Satch has worked alongside some of Australia’s most acclaimed musicians, such as Gotye, The Cat Empire, Renee Geyer, Kate Ceberano and Christine Anu, as well as New Zealand’s Kimbra.

The late Nancy Wilson identified herself as a “song stylist”, not just a jazz singer but a voice that transcended the tropes of her time. Honouring this, Satch brings her passion and broad experience in jazz and soul to the material of one of the greats.

SEA LIFE Nights takes Friday evenings to new heights with drinks and live music flowing through SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

Taking place on selected Friday nights, SEA LIFE Melbourne’s 18+ soirées allow guests to roam the whole aquarium – from the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium to the Penguin Playground – at their leisure.

Tickets include a cocktail and canapé on arrival. Lounge bars set up in various locations throughout the aquarium have beer, wine, sparkling, spirits, soft drink and juice available for purchase.

For those interested in expanding their knowledge of marine creatures, SEA LIFE Melbourne’s expert team of curators are hosting talks about some of the most interesting residents of the aquarium.

A selection of light bites and sweet treats can be purchased, along with more substantial meals such as buttermilk chicken fillet burgers, wagyu beef cheeseburgers and tempura cauliflower tacos.

Perfect for after work drinks or date night, SEA LIFE Nights is one of Melbourne’s most unique evening experiences. For bookings and further information, please visit www.sealifemelbourne.com.au.

Anytime Fitness will support the work of R U OK? with the annual fundraising challenge, Tread As One. For the past three years, Anytime Fitness has held a 24-hour fundraising drive that calls on members of the community to complete a ‘treadmill challenge’.

This sees the clubs keep one or more of their treadmills running for a full 24 hours, whilst participants receive donations for every 15-minute slot they complete on the treadmill. Some Anytime Fitness clubs even see members undertake the full 24 hours on their own!

The event brings people together to support each other, support suicide prevention and let the community know it’s ok to talk about the hard stuff.

It’s stand-up comedy. Without a single spoken word.

In his quest to create the silliest show possible, comedian Mitchell E Roberts introduces you to his alter ego, Robert Mitchell. Robert is a man bound by his circumstances (as ridiculous as they are silly) to never speak; but that’s not going to get between him and his comedic dreams.

He will take you on a journey through the perils and perks of his life, using a combination of physical comedy, dad jokes of questionable hilarity, and the crossroads of the absurd and the dead serious. All without speaking a single word.
Taking the words right out of his own mouth, May Contain Traces of Reading will be definitely be comedy like you’ve never heard it before!

Back for its sixth successive year, Sacred Heart Mission’s Dine With Heart Month guarantees delicious food and memorable dining experiences throughout the month of May for Melbourne’s self-confessed “foodies”. This year one of Melbourne’s hottest culinary trailblazers Shannon Martinez is leading the campaign as the new Dine With Heart ambassador.

Inclusive theatre group City of Voices invites you to immerse yourself in the Carnival of Shadows, a magical world where secrets lurk in dark places.

Pretence is a hilarious new no-holds-barred satire taking on the world of acting training & amateur theatre. Winner of the recipient of 11 theatrical awards and accolades around Australia. This season will be the production’s Melbourne City premiere. Pretence is set in an audition room, where two actresses have come to audition for a brand-new play. They find themselves alone in the theatre, both going for the same role, and neither of them with the same information. Full of one-liners and observational comedy that will appeal to fans of reality TV, theatre and everyone who has ‘one of those acting friends’.

Innovative upcoming pop artist Jayden McGrath has today announced his debut single Conditions, a fascinating track that explores a feeling of acceptance towards less-than-ideal circumstances in life, out May 31. The accompanying video to Conditions, made in collaboration with Dave Hunter of Band Factory Digital Media (Drown This City, Captives) and artist Joey Klarenbeek, is a dark, hypnotic reflection of that feeling of strange contentment. Jayden McGrath will be celebrating the release of his debut single with a headline show at Melbourne’s Evelyn Hotel on June 7.

Oz Comic-Con is the ultimate celebration of everything pop culture. Meet with guests from film and television, local and international comic artists and cosplayers from every walk of life. Attendees can expect workshops, panels, gaming tournaments, and an overwhelming amount of exhibitors.

Round She Goes is Melbourne’s biggest sustainable fashion market with over 60 stalls!

If you love quality preloved fashion for a bargain, you can’t afford to miss this budget friendly event!

The market is held inside the Coburg Town Hall and features 60+ handpicked stallholders who will be selling women’s preloved designer fashion, quality vintage and retro fashion, handmade jewellery + accessories.

As well as a huge, quality selection of vintage and retro clothing and accessories from the 1950s onwards, shoppers can expect to find preloved brands from high st to high end.

Round up your lady pals, and don’t miss this affordable and very fun girls day out!

Round She Goes is completely indoors + speciality coffee is available inside (because it’s Melbourne and decent caffeine is mandatory).