CHEAT SHEET
No need to hibernate in Melbourne this winter
Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor
America’s great mobile maker has a joyful retrospective at the NGV.
Until Aug 4.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The new Hogwarts adventure casts its spell over the crowds at every sell-out show at the Princess.
Until Mar 22.
Mirka for Melbourne
The studio of beloved artist Mirka Mora has been recreated at Heide, the museum she co-founded.
Until Aug 25.
Revolution: Records and Rebels
The ’60s swing again in this show of pop culture artefacts at Melbourne Museum.
Until Aug 25.
Terracotta Warriors & Cai-guo-qiang
The ancient figures from Xi’an meet a major figure of contemporary art in this blockbuster from China at the NGV. Until Oct 13.
The Winter Village at Federation Square
It’s snow business as usual at the Skyline Terrace at Fed Square with igloos, ice skating, hot chocolate and more.
Until Aug 31.
Sharon Van Etten
Brooklyn singer-songwriter Van Etten prepares to electrify Hamer Hall this winter. sat Jun 11.
Toy Story 4
The wait is over: Woody, Buzz and, um, Forky are back as Pixar reopens the toy box.
From Jun 20.
LAC
Plunge into Swan Lake as reimagined by Les Ballets de Monte-carlo.
jun 27-Jul 6.
Yesterday
Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Richard Curtis come together, right now, for a movie set in a world where only one guy has ever heard of the Beatles.
from Jun 27.
Solaris
An enigmatic Russian sci-fi story reaches the Malthouse stage. Jun 28-Jul 21.
Whoosh!
Kids will be taken into the stratosphere in this immersive, rocket-to-the-stars theatrical experience. Sat Jun 29.
Come from Away
This hit Broadway musical offers a life-affirming true 9/11 story to audiences at the Comedy Theatre.
Jul 3-Sep 29.
Shakespeare in Love
The award-winning film becomes a rollicking stage comedy with the MTC at the Arts Centre.
Jul 15-Aug 14.
Open House Melbourne
The city’s most beautiful and fascinating buildings open their doors to all us incorrigible rubberneckers. jul 27-28.
Melbourne International Film Festival
The city gets glued to the big screen for 18 days of movie love.
Aug 1-18.
Hugh Jackman
The all-singing, all-dancing Hollywood A-lister brings his new stadium show to Rod Laver Arena.
Aug 16-18 & 27.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
It’s Leo, Brad and an all-star cast as Quentin Tarantino gives his take on the Charles Manson murders.
From Aug 20.
White Night
The lights, art, music and food now stretch over three big nights. aug 22-24.
Underground Cinema
The movie is secret; the experience is immersive. aug 22-25.
Sylvia
The Australian Ballet stages a neglected classic ballet. aug 31-Sep 10.