What's on in Melbourne and Victoria Australia in January

January 2010 Events in Melbourne and Victoria

5 December 2009 to 17 January 2010 - Godzone - Reverend Kevin of Rudd Ministries, in a sermon from the German translated via Mandarin, tells his congregation that religion is the new politics and vice versa. Performing at the Melbourne Theatre Centre, 140 Southbank Blvd, Southbank. To book tickets visit the Melbourne Theatre Centre.
1 January (Friday) 2010 - New Years Day - Public Holiday. (see AU school and public holiday dates.)
1 January (Friday) 2010 - Summadayze - Annual dance music festival held 9.00am to 11.00pm at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl (see accommodation in Melbourne).
2 to 31 January 2010 - Circus Sunrise - Traditional circus skills including aerial acts, hand balancing, juggling, wild west cowboys, trapeze and clowns performing next to Epping Plaza at Coopers Rd, Epping. For tickets book online.
3 January (Sunday) 2010 - The Red Hill Country Music Festival - 9.00 am to 6.30 pm at the Red Hill Showgrounds Reserve, Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill (see Mornington Peninsula accommodation here).
3 January (Sunday) 2010 - Solar Music Festival - An 18+ music festival. 12.00 pm to 9.30 pm at the Mornington Racecourse, Mornington Rd.
4 to 11 January 2010 - NIDA on Tour - The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is offering week-long and weekend courses in; NIDA Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Music Theatre, Directing for Film & TV, Drama School, Acting to Camera, Dramatic Writing and Screen Acting Intensive for various ages. Courses will be held at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran. For more information or to book a course, visit NIDA.
7 January (Tuesday) 2010 - St Michaels Organ Duet - Dr Gordon Atkinson and Christopher Trikilis will perform on St Michael's Grand organ. This is an event for lovers of the organ and for those wishing to experience something different this Summer while in the Melbourne CBD.
6 & 7 January 2010 - Jump-Start Your Practice - Cultivating Joyful Effort - In these talks, American Buddhist monk, Venerable Sumati Marut will discuss joyful effort, offering us practical steps to true and lasting happiness. Entry by donation. Held at Prana House, Level 1/885, High St, Thornbury. For more information visit Lama Marut.
8 to 10 January 2010 - Coolart Jazz and Opera Festival - An annual festival held at the Coolart Homestead, Lord Somers Rd, Somers.
8 to 10 January 2010 - The Yoga of the Body, Mind and Heart: Lord Krishna’s Advices on How to Live the Good Life - Teachings and guided meditations on verses from the classic yoga text, The Bhagavad Gita. The cost is $130 for the full five class course. Classes held at Breathing Space Yoga, Level 1 / 217 Chapel Street, Prahran. For more information or to book a class visit Lama Marut.
10 January (Sunday) 2010 - Sorrento Bay Swim - The 7th annual 1.8km swim. Proceeds raised go to the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club for training, rescue equipment, and education resources for the Nippers, Cadets, and Lifeguards. Held at Sorrento Front Beach.
13 to 16 January 2010 - Kooyong Classic - Tennis competition held at Kooyong stadium, Glenferrie Rd, Kooyong.
14 to 16 January 2010 - The Mysteries of Love - Mikelangelo joins Saint Clare for a romantic evening of original lullabies and love songs at The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank St, South Melbourne. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for concession. Book tickets online at The Butterfly Club.
16 January (Saturday) 2010 - Hot Barbeque 2010 - An annual 18+ music festival held at Point Nepean, Portsea. To book tickets visit Ticketmaster (see Portsea).
16 January (Saturday) 2010 - Chill Island - An annual all-ages music festival held on Churchill Island.
16 January to 14 March 2010 - Zoo Twilights - Australian artists including Kate Cebrano, James Reyne, Diesel, and more will perform at twilight at Melbourne Zoo.
17 January (Sunday) 2010 - Kids' Day Out at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary - Face painting, farm tours, storytelling, an activity centre, a vegan barbecue, and more from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm at Edgar's Mission, 365 McHarg's Rd, Willowmavin.
17 January (Sunday) 2010 - Saab Support Day - There will be a peaceful and friendly gathering of Saabs and their owners to support Saab Automobile and their workers. To find out details of the meeting details in your state, please call: 0407 367 242.
17 to 30 January 2010 - Blueprint for a Better World - Caritas Australia, in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), is presenting an exhibition highlighting the Millennium Development Goals and the promise of Governments throughout the world to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2015. 10.00 am to 8.00 pm daily at Federation Square.
17 January to 7 February 2010 - 21st Midsumma Festival - Melbourne’s gay and lesbian arts and cultural festival. This annual festival celebrates the pride and diversity of Victoria's lesbian, gay and allied communities.
18 to 22 January 2010 - Upstaged Summer Holiday Workshop - A one week workshop for 7 to 16 years incorporating elements of dance, theatre and circus. Classes range from hip-hop and contemporary dance to vocal. 9.30 am to 3.30 pm at the Powerhouse in Albert Park. For more information visit Upstaged or contact 0406 472 086.
18 to 31 January 2010 - Australian Open - International tennis tournament held at Melbourne Park.
20 to 31 January 2010 - The Murray River International Music Festival - Featuring concerts, food and wine in various locations alongside the Murray River.
20 to 31 January 2010 - Midsumma - The festival brings a curated program to the gallery with Queer City Lane Dwellers, a showcase of work including visual arts as well as musical, spoken and dramatic performance.
21 to 26 January 2010 - Victoria Week - An annual sailing event that was first held in 1844 (see accommodation in Geelong).
22 to 24 January 2010 - 45th Victorian Hot Rod Show - Open Friday 22 January from 12.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Saturday 23 January from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm and Sunday from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne.
23 January (Saturday) 2010 - Mossvale Music Festival - An all-ages festival featuring world music held in Mossvale Park. For tickets visit Moshtix.
23 January (Saturday) 2010 - A Dinner to Die For - A wickedly funny Musical, Murder Mystery Dinner with lashings of sexual innuendo and double entendres
23 January (Saturday) 2010 - Footsteps of a Nobody - A one woman rock-musical written and performed by Donna Williams, author of the book, Nobody Nowhere; Autobiography of an Autistic Girl. The performance incorporates song, characterisations, gestural signing, evocative spoken word, and live music by The Aspinauts. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for concession, and $15 for students. 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation St, Geelong West (for a copy of the novel see BCL Books).
23 & 24 January 2010 - Globe To Globe World Music Festival - An annual multicultural celebration featuring a soccer tournament, rides, fireworks at 10.00 pm, world music, workshops, and more. Namatjira Park, Clayton South.
26 January (Tuesday) 2010 - Australia Day - Public Holiday. (see AU school and public holiday dates)
- Australia Day Committee (Victoria) events
- 10th Eltham Jazz & Blues Heritage Festival The Eltham Town Annual Jazz and Blues Heritage Festival has become one of the premier jazz and blues events in Melbourne.
- Great Australia Day Swim - The inaugural 1.2km open water swim starts at the Middle Brighton Pier and finishes on the beach beside the Middle Brighton Baths. Presented by The Rotary Club of Brighton. To participate, register online.
- See Themes 4 Parties for Australia Day party ideas and costumes
26 January (Tuesday) 2010 - Big Day Out - An annual 15+ alternative music festival. 11.00 am at Melbourne Flemington Racecourse, Epsom Rd, Flemington (see accommodation in Melbourne).
27 January (Wednesday) 2010 - School Term 1 begins in Victorian schools (see AU school holiday dates). Students begin February 1.
30 January (Saturday) 2010 - St Jerome's Laneway Festival - An annual alternative music festival for 18+ only. Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray.
30 January to 27 March 2010 - Aiki Kai (Aikido Victoria) 8 week Beginners Course - Aikido is a modern, non-competitive Japanese martial art. The course is intended to introduce people to Aikido. Fee: $70/$60 (concession) (covers interim membership for the duration of the course) Saturdays 10am to 11am at Clifton Hill Dojo. For more information see Aikido Victoria.
31 January (Sunday) 2010 - Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink - A women's only triathlon, raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
31 January (Sunday) 2010 - Jazz In The Gardens - Perfect for a summer's evening, bring a picnic, rug, friends and family and relax with the cool sounds of the Stonnington Gardens Jazz Showband with special guests. Free Event.
See February events in Melbourne and Victoria
Art Exhibitions can now be found on the Melbourne Exhibitions page

2011

To be confirmed 2011 - The Now Now Festival - Spontaneous music and experimental film festival held in the Blue Mountains.

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