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Until 2 Aug

Melbourne Rare Book Week

The Melbourne Rare Book Week is an exciting program of free talks, workshops and tours that celebrate the importance of books, publishing, book production and collecting, held at venues across Melbourne. This year there are 46 events with bookish topics for all tastes.

The program concludes with the Melbourne Rare Book Fair at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne (31 July to 2 August).

Bookings are free for all events, but tickets are limited.

Date	Times
Fri 1 Aug	12:00am - 12:00am
Sat 2 Aug	12:00am - 12:00am

Part of Rare Book Week

Melbourne Rare Book Fair

31 Jul – 2 Aug

Melbourne Rare Book Fair

A treasure trove of rare and beautiful books, manuscripts, ephemera and more.

Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

Ostro x Einder

Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.

Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

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We Outside

We Outside

An exhibition showcasing the resilience, identity and creativity of African-Australian youth.

Bark Salon

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Taste of Combat

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.