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
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers
Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.
Cheese and Wine Matching
Explore seven artisan cheese and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.
New Voices in Australian Cinema
Watch the best and brightest works from emerging Australian filmmaking talent.
4, 5, 6 Club
Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.
Book Week: Costume Workshop
Get ready for Book Week at this costume workshop at East Melbourne Library.
Japanese Culture Workshop Matsuri
Learn Japanese arts and crafts in a day of fun workshops by professional artists.
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
Kids can explore how to preserve biodiversity while considering the impact of waste and pollution.
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
Andrew Brooks and Elena Gomez consider writing and reading as collaborative experiments.
An Evening of Power: Poetry and Plestia
An evening of talks, spoken word poetry and a short film screening.
Nature Journaling: Immerse in Nature
Enjoy a nature journaling beginner workshop with Kathleen Bagot.
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
Discuss the realities of religious, cultural and racial discrimination in contemporary Australia.
Don Watson: On the US Election
Preeminent Australian writer and former political advisor Don Watson examines the 2024 US election.
Ikebana Workshop
Learn about traditional Japanese flower arrangement and create a floristry masterpiece.
Declutter, Sort and Preserve Your Printed Photos
Sort and preserve your precious memories for future generations.
Chinese Family History Day
Learn about the diverse businesses that the Chinese maintained after the 1850s gold rush.
Hugh D.T. Williamson Lecture
Join Dr. Paola Balla and Paola Morabito to learn about their collaboration on Mok Mok Murrup Yakuwa.
Fungi Futures
Live streamed talk with world-renowned mycologist Merlin Sheldrake and edible fungi treats tasting.
Jumaana Abdu: Translations
Join The Next Chapter recipient Jumaana Abdu for a celebration of her debut novel Translations.
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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
This event showcases women scientists' work and engaging the public in science.
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
A full-day writing masterclass on creating irresistable and memorable heroines and their stories.