What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 28 Mar

Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 17 Apr

NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 5 Dec

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 28 Feb

Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 28 Feb

Transmutation: Our Origin Stories

Journey into stories of origin, transformation and cultural inheritance.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 16 Apr

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

Until 10 Feb

Social Sixes Cricket

Grab your friends and come along for a free social cricket program.

7 Feb

Babies and Barking Dogs: Keith Haring and Melbourne

A talk about the late artist's 1984 Melbourne works, now on display at NGV International.

Until 22 Feb

Sunday Laughternoons

End your weekend on a high note with a secret lineup of very good comedians.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

6 Feb – 17 Apr

English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

4 Feb – 15 Mar

Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams

The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

3 – 8 Feb

Slow-Cooked Mutton Cabaret

Two queer post-menopausal post-modern punks making cabaret.

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 21 Mar

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 24 Apr

Kings of Comedy: Tokes and Jokes

Serving up unfiltered stand-up, free pizza and a late-night party atmosphere every Friday.

Until 8 Feb

Midsumma Festival

Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation returns.

5 Feb

The Great AI Security Debate

A live debate between Hackers and Security Engineers, exploring how AI is shaping Cybersecurity.

Until 28 Feb

Jane O'Neill: Bourke Street Leisure Centre

An exhibition from Melbourne-based artist, Jane O'Neill.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 29 May

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

8 – 22 Feb

We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse's iconic hits, performed by Elly Poletti and an electrifying horn and rhythm section.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

8 Feb

Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke

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

3 Feb

Social Chess Meetup

Enjoy an evening of social chess at Brick Lane Brewery.

Until 13 Mar

MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

Until 14 Jul

Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Until 1 Mar

Golden Hour Cruises

Experience the magic of the golden hour aboard this extraordinary cruise.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.