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What's on in November

Dates

1 Nov - 30 Nov

Discover things to do in Melbourne in November, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

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Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

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Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

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G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

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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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Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

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English Learners' Book Club

A place where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

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Brahms Festival: Third and Fourth Symphonies

Bringing Brahm's large-scale compositions to life with a world-class orchestra.

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Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

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Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents.

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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

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Mischa Maisky in Recital

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky and pianist Lily Maisky.

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Brahms Festival: Second Symphony and Piano Concerto

Brahms' Symphony No 2 carries the pastoral feel of the Austrian summer in which he wrote the music.

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The Trumpet of the Swan

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

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Taste of Combat

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

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Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson

Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Georgia Wilkinson perform at this Morning Melodies concert.

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Latvian Radio Choir and Genevieve Lacey

A program of music that looks to the sky in search of beauty, wonder and things with wings.

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