Hamer Hall

From the orchestral jump scares of Aliens to the lush classicism of Titanic and the trumpet flourishes of Avatar, composer James Horner is responsible for some of cinema’s most memorable scores. This March, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing Hollywood to the laneway city, paying tribute to Horner's illustrious career with three live performances of Art of the Score: James Horner at Hamer Hall. The concert is led by conductor Nicholas Buc, and self-described “film score geeks” Art of the Score podcast co-hosts Andrew Pogson and Dr Dan Golding will be there on the night. They'll delve into the stories behind Horner’s most beloved works and long list of accolades, among which he claims 10 Oscar nominations, two wins, and holds the title for the highest-selling orchestral soundtrack in history — yes, we’re talking about Titanic. The MSO has previously collaborated with Art of the Score on sell-out concerts celebrating the great John Williams and Hans Zimmer. This year, audiences can expect an immersive journey through Horner’s musical universe and back catalogue. Expect songs from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Apollo 13, Aliens, The Rocketeer, Braveheart, Titanic, Avatar and more. The Music of James Horner is coming to Hamer Hall on Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm, Saturday March 28 at 7:30pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2pm. Tickets range from $93 to $150. Get yours here.  Better yet? Time Out readers can score 20 per cent off tickets with code TIMEOUT. Cha-ching!

Ma chère mademoiselle, this is your chance to see a tale as old as time come to life. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will be performing the soundtrack of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast live for three special concerts at Hamer Hall on April 10 and 11. The Academy Award-winning music by Alan Menken has solidified itself as one of Disney’s most classic soundtracks of all time, appealing to all generations. Watch the classic tale play out on screen while conductor Jen Winley and chorus director Warren Trevelyan-Jones lead the orchestra and choir in a goosebump-raising performance.  We say the fun doesn’t have to end with your show. Extend your time in French fantasyland with a day dedicated to Beauty and the Beast. We’ve put ourselves in Belle’s pretty yellow heels and thought about how the bookworm would spend a day in Melbourne.  Book your tickets here for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Concert and start planning your provincial day out.  Go for a high tea A pretty sure-fire way to feel regal is to sit down for a dainty high tea. Some of our favourites with an old-world flair in Melbourne include Hopetoun, The Windsor and Mámor Chocolates and High Tea Szalón. Shop ’til you drop at the markets  Belle says there must be more than this provincial life but we actually quite fancy ourselves some fresh farmers’ market produce. Hit up Queen Victoria Market or South Melbourne Market for a vibrant offering of food. Don’t forget to grab five dozen eggs for brekkie so you can be as...

In 1993, Steven Spielberg brought the prehistoric era back to life in what would be the first movie in a truly cult-favourite installment. Jurassic Park is loved and adored by dino nerds young and old, and now, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing the film’s biggest hits to life again in a Triassic-tastic screening of Jurassic Park.  One of the most recognisable film scores in history by composer John Williams will be artfully performed by the orchestra led by conductor Nicholas Buc for three special performances from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26. You can book your tickets for Jurassic Park In Concert at Hamer Hall on MSO’s website here.  While you can’t physically venture back in time, you can venture around the city, and we’re hearing reports that there've been a handful of dino sightings… Young or old, if you’ve got a reptilian-obsessed individual in the family, here’s where it’s hot in Melbourne for a prehistoric encounter. Take a swing at Albert Park Mini Golf’s Jurassic Par  It’s a slice of bliss to witness dinosaurs roaming free in their natural habitat: the sunny grounds of Albert Park’s family-friendly mini golf course. Long-necked herbivores smile overhead, two raptors flank the final holes and one poor sucker’s disembodied jaws poke up through the centre of a cubbyhouse (a fave, obviously). Embark on Melbourne Museum's Dinosaur Walk  Melbourne Museum’s dinosaur walk is home to the skeletons of 17 ancient creatures – perhaps one of the most...