Learning

15 Dec

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting and Lunch

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

7 – 25 Jan

School Holiday Street Art Workshop

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

Until 1 Dec

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

10 Dec

Celebrating 20 Years of City Library

Join in the celebrations at this fun kid's party storytime.

7 Dec

A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers

Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.

4 Dec

Melbourne History Talk: Madame Brussels and Little Lon

Join Barbara Minchinton as she explores the life of Melbourne's most famous Madam.

Until 2 Dec

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

22 Feb

Cellar Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier

Join an epic afternoon of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a three-course dinner.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

5 – 12 Dec

Expiry D8

A taboo-breaking space for the death-curious.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Until 21 Dec

Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food

Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier

Until 9 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds.

Until 18 Dec

Poetry Open Mic

Come along to the Motley Bauhaus every Wednesday night to wax poetic.

15 Feb

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Ever wondered what movies, games and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future?

Until 7 Dec

Italian Family History Group

Learn how to trace your Italian family heritage in this free workshop.

5 Dec

In Conversation: Joe Brumm and Adam Elliot

Join two of Australia's most beloved and successful animators for a discussion on storytelling.

30 Nov

In Conversation: Liam Young and Natasha Wanganeen

Discover how visionary artists are redefining culture and technology.

1 Dec

Make a Christmas Wreath Workshop

Make a fresh Christmas wreath with Daily Blooms at this fun two-hour workshop.

26 Nov

Wake up with Design: Sounds of our City with Jacinta Parsons

Jacinta Parsons opens us up to communal silence to provoke reawakening of our listening selves.

27 Nov

Afternoon Tea and Talk: Gold Rush Jewellery

Join Trevor Hancock as he shares insights about jewellery produced during the gold rush.

24 May

Winemaker's Dinner with Ros Ritchie

Join winemaker Ros Ritchie and revel in an epic evening of old wine matched to a delicious dinner.

10 Dec

Patrick Pound Curator Talk

Join artist Patrick Pound as he discuss his current City Gallery exhibition, The Museum of Falling.

Until 11 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 3 Dec

No Typewriters / No Talking

A silent writing group at the Immigration Museum.

20 – 23 Feb

Melbourne Art Fair

Presenting new and iconic artists from leading Australasian galleries and Indigenous art centres.

10 Dec

The Golden Years

A diverse, inquisitive panel of experts on how design can reimagine home for our ageing population.

23 Nov

Working with Reclaimed Textiles with Artist Louise Saxton

Louise introduces her practice of reclaiming discarded materials from the home.

3 Dec

Festive Dioramas

Make a tiny festive diorama with lots of mini decor.

Until 25 Nov

Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

Until 14 Dec

Vegan-Friendly: Cheese, Chocolate and Wine Matching

Learn how to match wine with cheese and chocolate in this interactive vegan-friendly experience.