Bees, Mars, limping veterans, floating worlds...
Hold tight to the reigns, Sydney. This week starts with a man named Tex and ends with a cheap trick. It's going to be a hell of a ride. 10) Tex Perkins with Matt Walker 20th October You can tell where this one's going. From punktonica thug to lilting...
It's a week of pathetic comebacks, Melbourne. We're rubber, you're glue. We're both screwed when it comes to being exploited by Mariah Carey's performative spanx. 10) Sun Bear Children's Festival 13th Oct Perceived as cute by the masses, but ultimately violent vicious little animals, children will once again be...
It's a week of gastronomic indulgence, Sydney, but we must warn you. Pace yourself. Mariah Cary awaits at the finish line and we'll not be held accountable for any violent Exorcist-style vomiting occurrences. 10) Remembering Laurie Carmichael 10th Oct Calling all filthy commies. This one's for you. A night...
It's a week of indie music and pop legends, Sydney. So you better believe we've given you a hell of an opportunity to stock up on wine. 10) Welcome to Australia Party 11th Oct Insofar as it's a free party and you're bloody well going to be paying for...
Scrub your tongue and drizzle some lube down your throat, Melbourne. We're cramming all kinds of intellectual and cultural appreciation down you this week. 10) Juice Fair 2nd October No, it's not an orgy. There are no euphemisms here. Because people who like euphemisms generally possess some kind of...
Melbourne, you look sort of down. We know how you feel. This week we've not let up. 10) Prime Athletica Day Party 6th October Gotcha. No, we're not telling you to straighten up, fly right, eat kale and start pumping iron. We're more fans of contradiction. So get drunk...
You spent Labour Day removing a large section of your capacity for intellect and culture via whisky, Sydney. Time to make reparations. 10) Puppets with Personality! 2nd October Yes. They have personalities now. We're doomed. Let your child create their own puppet with real tools and then as soon...
Oh, Brisbane. Ever heard of 'saving the best for last'? Well...
You can leave your formal ascot at home, Melbourne. The winter's gone and we're out for blood. 10) Archibald Prize Geelong Gallery Excursion 25th Sep Yes, you've heard of this one before. But we've got one little thing to add. There's food, there's liquor, and there's an actual reason...