What’s On: Melbourne Boat Show, Chinese New Year, Circus Oz & Win a trip to London

2011 Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival:
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th February
The largest outdoor lifestyle event of 2011 comes to Docklands this weekend. The Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Show has something for everyone. There’s gourmet food, wine, fashion, travel/holiday information, luxury boats on the water and free interactive activities.

Live it up with 'come try’ sailing and canoeing, boat rides, live music, stage activities, giveaways, information clinics and talks from leading identities in their fields.

Melbourne Talk Radio MTR1377 will also be getting to know the locals, broadcasting live from Waterfront City piazza. Tune in at 3pm to hear some of Docklands favourite chef’s chat with host Glen Ridge.

Click here for the event schedule

Chinese New Year:
Sunday 6th February
Yum Cha Dragon’s new years resolution must be to reward their customers. Australia’s favourite yum cha restaurant are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit this Sunday with fantastic offers for their guests. Dine at Yum Cha Dragon for your chance pick up some great giveaways. The goodies up for grabs though out the day include Lucky Red Envelopes and dining vouchers.

Find out more at www.yumcha.net.au

Circus Oz Presents The Blue Show:
Until Sunday 6th February
It’s your last chance to see this amazing show. If you fancy an intimate evening of hot music and hotter talent, the Blue Show is for you. Join the Circus Oz crew in their 100 year old Melba Spiegeltent for the last of their Midsumma Festival shows.

The Blue Show unleashes the breathtaking and unrestrained skill of the Circus Oz ensemble, all bent, enhanced, twisted and warped for an adult audience. Find the Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent at the Corner of Waterfront Way and Docklands Drive. Shows 9pm daily.

Visit www.circuzoz.com for more information

Docklands Summer Competition:
Monday 17th January – Friday 11th February
Remember to keep your receipts. Docklands Melbourne are giving away an exciting trip for 4 to London. Dine, Shop & Play at Docklands to be in the running. Spend $10 at any Waterfront City or NewQuay restaurant and enter online. Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for a list of participating venues.

1st Prize: Trip for 4 people to London worth $13,000.
2nd Prize: 1 nights accommodation for four at the Grand Mecure Docklands, Dinner at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.
3rd Prize: Dinner for four at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.

Visit www.docklands.com for competition details

Australia Day Weekend at Docklands: Music Festival, Kids Entertainment & Docklands Summer Competition

Kick off your Australia Day celebrations this weekend at Docklands.

Know Your Product Festival:
22th January - 26th January
Head to Waterfront City Piazza tomorrow for the beginning of the Know Your Product music festival. Taking place across 5 days, this free event showcases some of Australia's best unsigned and independent music talent. The festival kicks off at 5:00pm and features everything from pop and rock to electro, dance and funk.

Special Event: Australia Day Eve Comedy Debate
Tuesday, 25th January
Join Dave O'Neil, Hannah Gadsby, Des Dowling, Monica Dullard, Hung Le and Rod Quantock as they share their comedy gold in the annual Comedy Debate. The 2011 topic - That we are what we eat, which explains a lot about Australians - should test them all.

View the full line up at www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Family Fun:
Keep the kids entertained over the holiday at Harbour Town. Meet your favourite farmyard creatures including guinea pigs, rabbits, piglets, lambs & more in the Harbour Town Animal Farm. Cuddle up to Australian native animals in the Bush Babies pen. And don't forget the pony rides and free face painting on level one.

For dates and times visit www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

Ben 10 Live:
Don't miss your last opportunity to see Ben 10 live on stage at Waterfront City. Follow Ben, Gwen & Four Arms as they bring their adventures to life on the piazza stage. Shows at 11am and 1pm daily. Stick around after the show for a special meet and greet with the stars. Next week see Angelina Ballerina live.

For more information visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au

Docklands Summer Competition:
17 January - 11 February
Visit Docklands and you could win the holiday of a lifetime! Docklands Melbourne are giving away an exciting trip for 4 to London. Dine, Shop & Play at Docklands to be in the running. Spend $10 at any Waterfront City or NewQuay restaurant for your chance to win. Visit www.docklandsmelbourne.com.au for a list of participating venues.

1st Prize: Trip for 4 people to London worth $13,000.
2nd Prize: 1 nights accommodation for four at the Grand Mecure Docklands, Dinner at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.
3rd Prize: Dinner for four at James Squire Hotel and a family pass to Wonderland Fun Park.

Visit www.docklands.com for competition details