Participants on the State Library Victoria Unlocked guided morning tour inside the iconic dome at State Library Victoria in Melbourne.
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State Library Victoria Unlocked

Join an exclusive guided tour and experience State Library Victoria before the doors open.

Joshua Hortinela, a smiling Asian man wearing glasses, a beige t-shirt, and a white cable-knit sweater vest with a dark V-neck trim.

Up Late: What's Love Got to Do with It?

Joshua Hortinela and Dee Salmin offer agony-aunt advice on love and relationships.

Close up of a Bulgarian Banista – an egg, cheese and spinach pie similar to a Borek.

Bulgarian Filo Pastry Magic

Master the art of filo pastry and learn techniques to elevate your baking game.

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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Historic black and white photograph shows Little Lonsdale Street with building facades and blurred figures walking along the street.

Melbourne Red-light True Crime Walking Tour

Enjoy a true crime and history walking tour through the centre of the city.

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Mosaic Art Classes Melbourne: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop

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Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing in this beginner's workshop.

A black-and-white historical sketch of the first Melbourne land sale in 1837, showing a man in a top hat standing on a log to auction land to a gathered crowd outside a tent.

Melbourne’s Georgian Gentlemen Talk

Hear a lecture on the landholders in early Melbourne.

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Christmas with Jane Austen

This special festive afternoon features a costumed lecture with Lise Rodgers.

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DJB Photography Class: Full Manual Mode

Bring along your DSLR or mirrorless camera on this highly rated beginner photography course.

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Pure Pours: A Central Otago Wine Festival

Step into the world of Central Otago wines at Victoria by Farmer's Daughters.

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Stock Paste: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this popular workshop, turn veggie scraps into versatile stock paste and cut food waste costs.

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Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

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A Moment to Mend with the Social Studio

Enjoy an afternoon centred on craft, conversation, and conscious creativity.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

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Writing Place and Belonging

Participants learn selected craft techniques with a focus on the importance of writing place.

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The Next Big Thing: Songwriters' Edition

Four emerging singer-songwriters take the stage at this musical edition of The Next Big Thing.

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston in a desert setting leaning against a tree wearing sunglasses.

An Evening with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul

Join Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, live in conversation.

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Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

Floral accessorie made from silk and beads.
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French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

Aboriginal rock art featuring a sailing ship and a hand stencil, on a reddish coloured flat rock surface.

First Peoples and Rising Seas Public Lecture

Prof Chris Clarkson delivers a free lecture on deep history through archaeology and rock art.

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Listening Practice

Join for an hour of calm inspired by Japan’s listening café tradition.

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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Craft paper, scissors and glue stick on a wooden table with a pile of hand-made magazines.
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Our Words, Our Way

Join Our Words, Our Way for a four-part creative workshop series exploring zine-making.

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Cocktail Masterclass

Celebrate the opening weekend of Melbourne Fashion Week with a mixology class.

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Stellar Nights

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

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Josh Silver: Fruit Fly

Join British novelist Josh Silver for a conversation about his novel that has everyone talking.

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A Field Trip to Cape York: Talk with Lloyd O’Hanlon

A talk by horticulturalist Lloyd O’Hanlon about his recent field trip to Cape York.

A crowded indoor social gathering featuring people mingling around a bar stocked with wine bottles and plates of food.
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La Salonnière: French Club

A monthly French soirée with conversation, culture, food and wine.

A group of people participating in a guide-led tour, walking past a large white residence and trees, on a local street.
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Walking Tour: Robin Boyd's Neighbourhood (Route #2)

A walking tour exploring the architectural streetscapes, landscape and local history of South Yarra.

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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop for Beginners

Create your own glowing mosaic lamp in a class suitable for beginners.

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Two middle-aged fashion models wearing sophisticated sleeveless midi dresses, including a cream-colored patterned style and a sleek black satin design, against a white wall.

M/FW Conversations: Visible and Valued

A thought-provoking discussion exploring representation, visibility and opportunity in fashion.

Festive drawing of holly wreath with bow and gift ornament.

Festive Sketching with Alissa Duke

Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.

Detail of an embroidery of a bird with flowers.

Ornament Making Using Reclaimed Needlework

Join artist Louise Saxton in this hands-on workshop working with reclaimed embroidery and lace.

A blurred photo of a person on stage with a stool, doing a stand-up comedy routine.
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Open Mic Comedy Prep Course

Unlock your inner stand-up comic at the ultimate stand-up comedy learning experience.