C&G's Guide to Melbourne in May

Just because the weather is cooling down in Melbourne doesn’t mean that your social calendar has to! As we all enjoy the last month of Autumn, there are still plenty of places to go, things to do, and - of course - food to eat! In this C&G Blog, we break down the best ways to keep yourself busy in Melbourne this May.

Enjoy Melbourne’s best eats for under $30 thanks to City of Melbourne and Broadsheet

To celebrate Melbournans being able to finally close down their video call screens and head back into the office, City of Melbourne and Broadsheet have collaborated to offer workers in the Melbourne CBD a range of delicious lunch options for under $30! Some of the participating restaurants include Supernormal, Daughter In Law, Auction Rooms, Mork Chocolate Bar, and ShanDong MaMa Dumplings. Check out the full list here.

See ‘The Wedding Singer’ at the Athenaeum Theatre

Based on the iconic 90’s film starring Adam Sandler, this musical will take you back to 1985 and make you fall in love with big hair, big collars, and Drew Barrymore all over again. The production has “the most joyful, romantic musical in years” (What’s On Melbourne), so you don’t want to miss out! It’s running until June 5th at the Athenaeum Theatre on Collins Street. Grab your tickets here.

Enjoy some of Australia’s best craft beers at GABS Festival

Now in its 11th year, GABS (which stands for Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) is a celebration of the best craft beers Australia and New Zealand have to offer. GABS Festival HQ is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where attendees can try over 100 unique festival beers brewed especially for the event, while also enjoying street food, live entertainment, and rides. The festival is on from May 21-23. More info here.

Experience the future at Imaginaria

Perfect for the whole family, Imaginaria is a wonderland of imagination, technology and play that combines audio visual installations and interactive game play into a futuristic play experience for all ages. Fully interactive bespoke sounds, scents and lights activate in response to your movement as you walk, slide and glide through the dreamlike landscapes. Located under the Melbourne Star in Docklands, it's on until the 23rd of May. Book your tickets here.