Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.

El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting

El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting

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

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid
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Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

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

A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers

A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers

Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.

Cheese and Wine Matching
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Cheese and Wine Matching

Explore seven artisan cheese and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

New Voices in Australian Cinema
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New Voices in Australian Cinema

Watch the best and brightest works from emerging Australian filmmaking talent.

4, 5, 6 Club
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4, 5, 6 Club

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

Poetry and Prose Readings
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Poetry and Prose Readings

Join in the monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

Book Week: Costume Workshop

Book Week: Costume Workshop

Get ready for Book Week at this costume workshop at East Melbourne Library.

Japanese Culture Workshop Matsuri

Japanese Culture Workshop Matsuri

Learn Japanese arts and crafts in a day of fun workshops by professional artists.

She, The StoryTeller Workshop Series

She, The StoryTeller Workshop Series

A series to understand ourselves better, reflect and grow through the symbolism of fairytales.

Earth Protectors: Reducing Waste to Protect Nature

Earth Protectors: Reducing Waste to Protect Nature

Kids can explore how to preserve biodiversity while considering the impact of waste and pollution.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Inside the Ancient Roman House

Inside the Ancient Roman House

Join Dr Christopher Gribben to explore ancient Roman homes and the way they functioned.

Writing Utopia: Poetics, Futurity and Friendship

Writing Utopia: Poetics, Futurity and Friendship

Andrew Brooks and Elena Gomez consider writing and reading as collaborative experiments.

An Evening of Power: Poetry and Plestia

An Evening of Power: Poetry and Plestia

An evening of talks, spoken word poetry and a short film screening.

Nature Journaling: Immerse in Nature

Nature Journaling: Immerse in Nature

Enjoy a nature journaling beginner workshop with Kathleen Bagot.

Inside the Royal Chelsea Flower Show with Martin Semken

Inside the Royal Chelsea Flower Show with Martin Semken

A talk about the projects undertaken and behind-the-scenes workings of the famous flower show.

From Bias to Belonging: Combating Discrimination

From Bias to Belonging: Combating Discrimination

Discuss the realities of religious, cultural and racial discrimination in contemporary Australia.

Don Watson: On the US Election

Don Watson: On the US Election

Preeminent Australian writer and former political advisor Don Watson examines the 2024 US election.

Ikebana Workshop

Ikebana Workshop

Learn about traditional Japanese flower arrangement and create a floristry masterpiece.

Songbirds

Songbirds

Come along to Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds.

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

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

Declutter, Sort and Preserve Your Printed Photos

Declutter, Sort and Preserve Your Printed Photos

Sort and preserve your precious memories for future generations.

Chinese Family History Day

Chinese Family History Day

Learn about the diverse businesses that the Chinese maintained after the 1850s gold rush.

Readers are Writers Workshop

Readers are Writers Workshop

Explore genre-bending techniques that connect fiction and non-fiction.

Introduction to Clay Sculpture

Introduction to Clay Sculpture

Learn the art of forming clay by hand to create a sculpture.

PAX Aus

PAX Aus

The annual celebration of gaming and gaming culture.

Hugh D.T. Williamson Lecture

Hugh D.T. Williamson Lecture

Join Dr. Paola Balla and Paola Morabito to learn about their collaboration on Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa.

Fungi Futures

Fungi Futures

Live streamed talk with world-renowned mycologist Merlin Sheldrake and edible fungi treats tasting.

Jumaana Abdu: Translations

Jumaana Abdu: Translations

Join The Next Chapter recipient Jumaana Abdu for a celebration of her debut novel Translations.

Asia TOPA Radar

Asia TOPA Radar

Join for an evening of art, music, food and creativity at Asia TOPA Radar.

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Visitor Voices: Open Symposium Series
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Visitor Voices: Open Symposium Series

Unleash your inner philosopher at a monthly series of casual, guided Socratic discussions.

STEM Sisters: Soapbox Science

STEM Sisters: Soapbox Science

This event showcases women scientists' work and engaging the public in science.

Ceramic Paint and Sip Classes
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Ceramic Paint and Sip Classes

Immerse yourself in the delightful and creative experience of a paint and sip class.

Writing Masterclass: How to Build a Heroine

Writing Masterclass: How to Build a Heroine

A full-day writing masterclass on creating irresistable and memorable heroines and their stories.