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    Since Melbourne has been placed under emergency lockdown, all of the favourite places to visit will quickly transition their in-person services to virtual ones. Looking for some indoor entertainment options? If you're hanging around Melbourne anyhow, you might as well help the local economy. So this week in Melbourne, here are some things you can do at home.

    Order Takeaway From One Of These Melbourne Restaurants

    Since Melbourne's bars and clubs have gone back to relying on takeout and delivery, it is our job as devoted patrons to take advantage of their exquisite offers in the comfort of our homes.

    In an effort to help you support local businesses while still enjoying a satisfying meal at home, we have developed a dynamic list of some of Melbourne's establishments that offer takeaway.

    We've witnessed the tragic loss of some truly stunning establishments formerly part of our city's eating scene. Do everything you can to prevent it from happening again by showing your support and maybe even helping them sell their excess goods; you never know, you might end up with some delicious fresh pasta or sausages.

    If you want to know what's going on at your favourite spot, the best way is to follow them on social media. We will do our best to maintain a current list. Please get in touch via email if you'd like your venue included or if you have any updates.

    Watch Melbourne Aquarium's Live Streams

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    Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium has had to close its doors due to the city's current lockdown, but the crew is eager to show off the work of its aquarists and divers via a series of live feeds.

    Starting on Friday, June 4 and continuing every weekday until June 11, Melbourne Aquarium will be live on Facebook. The aquarium's Gentoo and king penguins will be the focus of the inaugural exhibition. On another day, you'll be able to see some of the aquarium's fascinating aquatic creatures, such as the mesmerising jellyfish.

    If you have questions during the Livestream, please leave them in the comments section, and the staff will do their best to address them. The live streaming begins at 5 p.m. on Sea Life's Facebook page. Set the alarm to ensure you don't miss out!

    Make Your Giant Pretzels At Home With These DIY Kits

    Lockdown last year saw many amateur bakers rising to the sourdough challenge. Flour was selling like hotcakes, so much so that limits had to be put on how much people could buy, and this taught us that carbs are the ultimate source of consolation in times of crisis.

    The people behind the popular Pretzel Australia stand chain have created Pretzel at Home Kits so that you can enjoy the fun of working with dough and the satisfaction of eating your own creation.

    The Kit includes 2 kilograms of pre-mixed Pretzel flour, Pretzel salt, yeast, ghee, and browning solution and retails for $40. The doughy decision of what toppings to use is entirely up to you.

    The ten step-by-step directions included in every package are designed to make assembly a breeze.

    Go Out On A Bike Ride On These Melbourne Trails

    With a few notable exceptions, Melbourne is a very flat city, ideal for bicycling. In addition, Melbourne has several paths frequented by both serious and leisure bike riders, so you don't need to be a die-hard to enjoy a bike ride about the city.

    Even better, these bike paths span everything from seaside boardwalks to winding river paths, practically ensuring a fantastic day out. Time to get buckled in!

    Get One Of Romeo Lane's Cocktail Bags

    Even while we can't really "visit" the bar in person, we can enjoy its wares from the comfort of our homes, making it a must-visit establishment in our fair city.

    Old Fashioneds, Peach Negronis, Baby Drivers, Disco Martinis, and Passionfruit Daiquiris are just some ready-to-drink beverages Romeo Lane is now whipping up for locals to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.

    Prices start at $17.50 per drink, and a 7-day weekend cocktail pack is available for $150, including ten drinks.

    Enjoy The Night Noodle Markets At Home

    The Night Noodle Markets, one of the year's most anticipated returns, will take a significantly different form this time. This year's event extends the scope of the Night Noodle Markets even further than ever before - into your very home – whereas prior years' events went well beyond what their names would imply.

    Yes, you are correct in saying that. Eight of your favourite vendors from Melbourne's Night Noodle Markets will bring their wares straight to your doorstep in June.

    Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, pig belly skewers from Hoy Pinoy, Flying Noodles' defy-gravity noodles, mi Goreng with fried chicken wings from Indomie, Puffle's cheeseburger Puffle burgers, and a tonne more from places like Thai Tide, Kariton Sorbetes, and Wonderbao.

    There won't be as many people as at the usual Birrarung Marr event, but at least you won't have to worry about anyone. Still, your significant other, your family, and maybe even your pet seeing you slurp the greasiest of noodles in your own home this year.

    Between June 1 and 30, you can use the DoorDash app to place an online order from participating vendors. The Night Noodle Market is offering a discount of $20 to Citi cardholders. In addition, new users of DoorDash receive a 25% discount and free delivery.

    Join The MSO's At-Home Streaming Service

    You may recall that the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was among the first cultural institutions to adapt to the lockdowns of 2020 by offering live and archived internet performances to patrons in the comfort of their homes.

    This change may have been motivated by necessity, yet the public has received it well. So well received, the MSO has launched an all-year streaming service called MSO Live. Listen to and watch the MSO perform online and in real-time, with new concerts added regularly.

    It's a cool way to participate in the arts no matter where you are, especially if you're a fan of classical or symphonic music (as well as emerging musicians). There are also speeches, concerts, information from family members, and archival audio recordings.

    Subscriptions to the service are the primary distribution mechanism, with annual plans starting at $12 per month. Currently, just a small fraction of the content is open to access. You can also purchase month-long subscriptions or individual episodes if you like. Go to the MSO Live website to learn more and begin watching.

    Been Vaccinated? You Can Get Free Popcorn

    If you've been fortunate enough to score a vaccination appointment, you're in for a double bonus. First, appreciating your contribution to public health, the Classic and Lido theatres in Melbourne offer complimentary popcorn to everybody who has been vaccinated or has an appointment to be vaccinated. The name "snacks for vax" is a catchy phrase that we fully support.

    Those who have had the vaccination are eligible for free popcorn this weekend (Saturday, June 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm and Sunday, June 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm) when the theatres are closed due to Melbourne's lockdowns.

    If you aren't vaccinated yet (and we know your pain), you can still help out the theatres that are struggling by buying some concessions for a movie night in.

    Yet the question remains, what should they watch? It's time to turn off Netflix and instead participate in a mini-film festival in the comfort of your living room, thanks to services like Classic at Home and Lido at Home. The employees at Classic and Lido have curated a selection of films for you to rent and watch at home during the lockdown or whenever the mood strikes you.

    Listen To Radio Play Visitors

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    Fear of what's around the next corner or in the back of the closet is the terrifying aspect of any horror film. Darkfield Radio's innovative radio plays take things further by omitting graphics entirely in favour of a carefully crafted audio environment, leaving it up to the listener to fill in the blanks with their frightful thoughts.

    There are still a few months to catch this show before it closes on June 20th, 2021.

    Séance and Flight, two immersive soundscape events, were produced by Darkfield and held in actual shipping containers throughout the city. The former involves a full immersion into the world of a séance that brings forth more than expected.

    The Flight shipping container was designed to seem like a plane, complete with aeroplane-style seating, overhead storage, and safety announcements. Because of this, the moment the lights went out and the seats started to tremble was even more horrifying than it already was. Still, in both cases, a well-crafted soundtrack of terror brought the audience's darkest nightmares to reality.

    Fearsome happenings continued even as the city was on lockdown, thanks to Darkfield's terrifying home shows. The first is the disquieting Double, which was chosen for the Venice International Film Festival. Then, Darkfield released a sequel called Visitors, which essentially makes your normal house into a terrifying maze.

    You will get considerably more out of the 20-minute presentation if you follow all of the directions and take advantage of the fact that Visitors is meant for two people to experience simultaneously through separate headphones. Who, if anyone, is issuing these directives? The answer is obvious: spectres.

    Both Jean and Alex are now dead and very much appreciate the safety of your home. Thanks to the high quality of the audio recording, Jean and Alex can be heard from behind, in front of, and even in your ear at moments.

    They murmur and whisper to one another and directly address the audience. Do you know if the other member of your audience of two is getting the same information you're giving them? Do you think you can put your faith in them? What about the voice in your head? Do you believe it?

    Despite the fact that Visitors is not quite as terrifying as Double, the audio drama's structure is well suited to the uneasy times in which we find ourselves. If you turn out the lights and tune in to the soundscape without distractions, you can let your mind wander. But, as any competent horror filmmaker will tell you, that is where the real terror lies.

    Virtual Travel

    Since it's possible that we won't be able to leave Covid Isolation for a while, avid travellers can check out the Hidden Worlds of the National Parks for some great virtual tours to tide them over until the next time they get to travel.

    And now is a great time to get your travel films in order and begin editing your favourite trips. You should organise your video clips according to when and where they were shot. Don't change the names of the clips; doing so may lead to difficulties when relinking. Check out the first instalment of our new series, Fundamentals of Video Editing, for more information on getting started with video editing. Send Sonic Eye your trip footage and photographs if you don't feel like fiddling with video editing software or don't have the time to do so yourself.

    Music And Art

    Rekindling your passion for an artistic pursuit like playing an instrument, painting, or drawing is the perfect way to start the new year. It's an excellent constructive distraction! YouTube may be a great approach to combat the "lockdown blues" regardless of your skill level, and there's no obligation to post videos.

    Have you always wanted to learn how to play the instruments you already have at home? With your newfound free time, why not put it towards education? Get started right away by searching Google for "how to play the (insert favourite instrument here)." You may even get crafty with some paints, brushes, pencils, or crayons. Art paper isn't necessary; if you don't have any, look around your home for some scraps of paper or cards and see what you can make.

    Lacking imagination? Then see a play or musical. You could watch it on YouTube if you missed Andrea Bocelli's 'Music for Hope' performance over Easter. If classical music isn't your thing, many other musicians, including Neil Finn, are now providing streaming performances.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    McDonald's, Hungry Jack's and KFC are the cheapest fast food chains in Australia, by average monthly spend, with Aussies paying no more than $70 a month to eat on the cheap (or $840 per year), according to our survey.

    The Melbourne Zoo, the Eureka Skydeck, and the Melbourne Aquarium are some of the other attractions that are accessible on the day of Good Friday.

    1. Check out Flinders St Station and Federation Square. 
    2. Have a Poke Around the Laneways. 
    3. Tour the MCG. 
    4. Visit the National Gallery of Victoria.
    5. Check out the Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens. 
    6. Grab Dinner at Chinatown. 
    7. Collingwood. 
    8. Take a Street Art Tour.

    The return of the city's most popular food festival is cause for celebration. Crepes, live music, street performers, and restaurants with outdoor seating will give Collins Street a French feel.

    Celebrating Melbourne's diversity will include cultural performances and activities for children at Gosch's Paddock. An event open to people of all ages features a street fair with food, music, performance, colour, and culture.

    Haigh's Chocolates are among the best items to purchase in Melbourne. The most desirable items now on sale in Melbourne When in Australia, a purchase of Haigh's Chocolates is guaranteed to be an excellent decision.

    It is a well-known brand, and each and every one of its goods, including the packaging, is manufactured by hand. Additionally, authentic stores are available to be found in Melbourne.

    Watch Plays Online With MTC Digital Theatre

    If you are unable to travel to a theatre, why not bring the theatre to you? The most recent productions from the MTC can be viewed online and on-demand through the digital theatre.

    You're sitting in the front row when you see a show in the Digital Theatre. When we say "seats," we mean more than one. The presentation has been shot using different camera vantage points to present it in the best possible light.

    However, performances only run for a short period, so you'll have to break a leg if you don't want to miss out. Nevertheless, two excellent performances, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes (running through June 6) and Berlin, are now on display (until July 4).

    With an internet connection, Australians can view the shows available from anywhere in the country. The price to see each show is $25.

    Docklands BYO Picnic Boats

    The return of GoBoats to the Yarra River means that once again, you may enjoy the thrill of a ride on a custom watercraft. GoBoat's five-meter-long boats are available to groups of up to eight people, from a maximum of two residences, thanks to loosened regulations in Melbourne that permit recreational boating within 25km of your home.

    All sailors must reside within 25 kilometres of Southbank and the Yarra River course. In addition, face masks are required, but a big picnic with a built-in wooden table is allowed as long as you provide your food and drink. You can use them without having a licence, which is an added bonus.

    Score An Oktoberfest Party Box

    In 2021, you may not be able to don your lederhosen and head to Lilydale, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate Oktoberfest in spirit. To accommodate party-going Melburnians this weekend, the Yarra Valley Oktoberfest has designed two special "Oktoberfest boxes."

    The beer box and the German wine and spritz box have an Oktoberfest stein and hat, a huge salty pretzel, and a selection of oompah music to get the Bavarian celebration started. Bavarian brews from Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Erdinger are included in the beer box.

    In contrast, the wine and spritz box includes a 750ml bottle of Katlenburger German Sparkling mango wine and a 750ml bottle of Zentini Hugo Elderflower and Mint Spritz. With free shipping to most Melbourne suburbs, the total cost for both boxes is only $65.

    Conclusion

    Help support the local economy and local businesses in Melbourne this week by patronising locally owned establishments. Facebook users will be able to watch live broadcasts of the Melbourne Aquarium every weekday until June 11th.

    The Gentoo and King penguins that live at the aquarium will be featured prominently in the first exhibition. Using these do-it-yourself kits, you can create your very own giant pretzels. Pretzel at Home Kits were developed by the same people who brought you Pretzel Australia.

    Each kit features pre-mixed pretzel flour, yeast, ghee, and browning solution, all of which are included in the package. This year's iteration of the Night Noodle Markets will look very different from last year's version.

    Beginning in June, the vendors of Melbourne's Night Noodle Markets will bring their wares right to your front door. Make an online purchase from one of DoorDash's participating merchants and place your order through the app. Join The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra's At-Home Streaming Service to listen to and watch live as well as previously recorded performances on the internet.

    This coming weekend, we will be giving away free popcorn to anyone who has received the vaccination. Even if you haven't gotten your shots yet, you can still assist the theatres by purchasing some concessions and giving them your business.

    Both Classic at Home and Lido at Home have compiled a list of movies that are available for you to rent and watch in the comfort of your own home. The interactive audio drama Visitors is designed to be experienced in tandem by two listeners, each using their own set of headphones.

    Turning off the lights and focusing on the surrounding sound can help you free your mind of distractions, allowing you to think about whatever comes to mind.

    On the other hand, any good horror director worth their salt will tell you that this is where the true terror lies. This weekend's Yarra Valley Oktoberfest will feature two unique party boxes that have been designed to accommodate festival-goers.

    A stein, a hat, some pretzels, and some oompah music are included in both the beer box and the wine and spritz box. Only $65 is required to purchase both boxes because delivery to the majority of suburbs in Melbourne is free of charge.

    Content Summary

    • In an effort to help you support local businesses while still enjoying a satisfying meal at home, we have developed a dynamic list of some of Melbourne's establishments that offer takeaway.
    • If you want to know what's going on at your favourite spot, the best way is to follow them on social media.
    • Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium has had to close its doors due to the city's current lockdown, but the crew is eager to show off the work of its aquarists and divers via a series of live feeds.
    • The people behind the popular Pretzel Australia stand chain have created Pretzel at Home Kits so that you can enjoy the fun of working with dough and the satisfaction of eating your own creation.
    • With a few notable exceptions, Melbourne is a very flat city, ideal for bicycling.
    • The Night Noodle Markets, one of the year's most anticipated returns, will take a significantly different form this time.
    • Eight of your favourite vendors from Melbourne's Night Noodle Markets will bring their wares straight to your doorstep in June.
    • Between June 1 and 30, you can use the DoorDash app to place an online order from participating vendors.
    • Join The MSO's At-Home Streaming ServiceYou may recall that the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was among the first cultural institutions to adapt to the lockdowns of 2020 by offering live and archived internet performances to patrons in the comfort of their homes.
    • Listen to and watch the MSO perform online and in real-time, with new concerts added regularly.
    • It's time to turn off Netflix and instead participate in a mini-film festival in the comfort of your living room, thanks to services like Classic at Home and Lido at Home.
    • Fearsome happenings continued even as the city was on lockdown, thanks to Darkfield's terrifying home shows.
    • Thanks to the high quality of the audio recording, Jean and Alex can be heard from behind, in front of, and even in your ear at moments.
    • And now is a great time to get your travel films in order and begin editing your favourite trips.
    • Check out the first installment of our new series, Fundamentals of Video Editing, for more information on getting started with video editing.
    • Have you always wanted to learn how to play the instruments you already have at home?
    • Then see a play or musical.
    • Watch Plays Online With MTC Digital TheatreIf you are unable to travel to a theater, why not bring the theater to you?
    • With an internet connection, Australians can view the shows available from anywhere in the country.
    • The price to see each show is $25.Docklands BYO Picnic BoatsThe return of GoBoats to the Yarra River means that once again, you may enjoy the thrill of a ride on a custom watercraft.
    • GoBoat's five-meter-long boats are available to groups of up to eight people, from a maximum of two residences, thanks to loosened regulations in Melbourne that permit recreational boating within 25km of your home.
    • To accommodate party-going Melburnians this weekend, the Yarra Valley Oktoberfest has designed two special "Oktoberfest boxes.
    • "The beer box and the German wine and spritz box have an Oktoberfest stein and hat, a huge salty pretzel, and a selection of oompah music to get the Bavarian celebration started.
    • With free shipping to most Melbourne suburbs, the total cost for both boxes is only $65.

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