Top 5 Things to Do on a Weeknight in Melbourne

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Living for Friday is no life at all, and when you live in the vibrant city of Melbourne, staying in on a weeknight is by no means mandatory. Here are some simple but effective ways to brighten up your working week, without compromising the next day.



1. Go out for dinner. This is a great way to socialise or spend some quality time with housemates or family without compromising the full night of sleep you need to keep trucking through the rest of the working week. A huge plus is that many restaurants will lower their prices on certain weeknights, so look out for cheap Tuesdays, or two-for-one nights. Wagamama (CBD) does fantastic Japanese food and is super efficient, The Snug Public House in Brunswick can feed you to bursting at a very reasonable price, or try Bimbo Deluxe in Fitzroy for their famous gourmet pizza.

2. Hit the movies. Nothing makes you feel refreshed like getting completely out of your own headspace for a while and sinking into a big-screen narrative. If you're as cheap as me, rent one and watch it at home - but make sure you pop some corn and lower the lights for the full experience. For the real deal, try Hoyts , Village Cinemas or Cinema Nova .

3. Visit an exhibition. Going to a gallery and standing around pretending you know what you're talking about can be exhausting, which is exactly why they provide free champagne and nibbles. There's nothing like a bit of mid-week fizz to put a spring in your step. Plus, the next day at work you're the one with the interesting story, while everyone else stayed home and watched Don't Tell The Bride re-runs.

4. Shop until you drop. Thursday and Friday in Melbourne offer late-night shopping, with many stores will open for a few hours into the evening - some past 7 pm. Even if it's just for half an hour after work, indulge in a window shop, browse the sales or pick up something bright to wear to work the next day.

5. Just get outside! Pop your runners on and walk to your local ice-cream store. For every extra kilometre you walk, I hereby give you permission to add an extra scoop of mint choc-chip to your purchase. Alternatively, cut a few laps of the block with your camera and take some "look how fit I am" selfies. In the summer the evenings are long, warms and bright, so be sure to take advantage or you'll regret it when winter returns!

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