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Host Jamila Rizvi, a woman wearing a tweed jacket standing in front of a desk in the State Library Victoria domed reading room.

Salon After D’Arc: The Gift of Heartbreak

Is it truly better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

A person with long brown hair and a tweed check jacket, standing with crossed arms in front of a bookshelf.

Salon After D’Arc: Fever Dreams

Salon After D’Arc returns to State Library Victoria with four thought-provoking evenings.

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Winter Special Meditation Class

Weekly meditation class with complementary snacks this winter until the end of August.

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Thursday Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange and Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language.

Bonnie Prince Charlie, wearing 18th-century military dress.

The Jacobite Court in Exile with Dr Matthew Martin

A lecture exploring the Scottish royal dynasty in exile in 18th-century Europe.

An abstract oil painting in shades of bright blue, white and pinkish hues.

BirdSong Soiree: Closing Night

An intimate evening of talks and music to close out the BirdSong exhibition.

A diamond Cartier tiara.

Talks Club: Exploring NGV’s Cartier Exhibition

Discover the history behind iconic Cartier jewels in this talk.

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Thought Experiment

Dive into meaningful 'what ifs' with curious, creative minds at this social meet-up.

A social gathering with three people interacting, focused on literature and wine; the image has a purple filter over it with a blue circle overlaid in the centre.

Q-Lit Festival: Words & Wine

Four wildly different queer storytellers are paired with four fantastic local wines.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Shut Up and Write

Writing is often treated as something you do alone. An alternative: write alongside others.

A still-life painting of a steak and kidney pie, grapes, slices of bread and lemons.

Food and Ceramics: Alchemy of Fire

Join Distinguished Professor Peter McNeil for a lecture and afternoon tea about food and ceramics.

A sketch of Jane Austin with an enlargement of jewellery next to her.

Talks Club: Georgian Jewels and the Georgian House

Discover the jewellery and social history that defined one of Britain's most influential periods.

Black and white photograph of the founder of the Tough Guy Bookish Club, Shay Leighton, drinking a beer and smiling slightly.

Tough Guy Bookish Club

Come together for an afternoon of rowdy, bookish conversation.

A smiling Amos Roach, wearing a white slogan t-shirt and standing in a large empty room.

Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter

A powerful evening celebrating the enduring legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

Portrait of trade unionist and writer, Oscar Kaspi-Crutchett.

Understanding the Rise of the Far-Right in Australia

Join a panel of experts exploring the drivers behind the rise of far-right movements in Australia.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain - an imposing structure with a large piazza in the foreground and many people walking around.
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Talk: Walking the Camino de Santiago

Inspiration, practical advice and real pilgrim stories from a lover of the Camino de Santiago path.

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Q-Lit Festival: Masterclass Get Your Hot Take Published

Gain insider knowledge on writing and pitching for magazines and journals.

Red and yellow moulded desserts on antique plates.

Collecting and Using Culinary Moulds with Diana Morgan AM

In this presentation, Diana will share her passion for collecting culinary moulds.

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Q-Lit Festival: The Darkroom

Expect an atmospheric, red-lit evening of steamy stories that leave nothing to the imagination.

A Regency-era oil painting of raw seafood and vegetables, including three different types of fish, a crab and carrots.

Eating and Drinking in the English Regency

Meat, drink and be wary: Join Jennifer Kloester for a lecture on the realities of Regency dining.