It's the weekend, baby! You made it! To celebrate, we've gathered all the hottest festivals, shows, exhibitions and openings in one place – you're welcome.
First up, don't forget daylight saving starts this weekend – and (boo) it's the one where we lose an hour of sleep. So this year, on Sunday, October 5, clocks will jump forward an hour – that means we skip an hour at 2am and go straight to 3am.
But that doesn't mean you still can't have some fun! Melbourne Fringe Festival will be in full swing this weekend, and there are plenty of weird, wild and wacky events to catch. You can read all about our top ten picks (that include everything from participatory theatre, comedy and sperm donation) here.
It's also your last chance to catch quite a few major Melbourne events and exhibitions – both Kimono and French Impressionism: From the Museum of Fine Arts Boston at the NGV are wrapping up on October 5, and Reset Festival also finishes this weekend. Plus, don't miss your opportunity to load up on showbags before the Royal Melbourne Show wraps up for another year.
And remember, you can always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums,parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 100 things to do in Melbourne before you die.
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