El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Matching
A mouth-watering exploration of six artisan meats, learning how to match them to back-vintage wines.
Sands of Time: Kids' Archaeology Dig
Learn how to unearth and document ancient artefacts in this free kids workshop for Archaeology Week.
A Jane Austen Christmas with Lise Rodgers
Enjoy a costumed lecture with insights into regency festive traditions.
New Voices in Australian Cinema
Watch the best and brightest works from emerging Australian filmmaking talent.
Giulietta Masina in Performance
A workshop celebrating the career of Giulietta Masina, presented by Dr Mark Nicholls.
Paranormal Crime History
Guest speaker Deb Robinson discusses how she manages ghost tours at the Geelong Gaol.
Vegan-Friendly: Cheese, Chocolate and Wine Matching
Learn how to match wine with cheese and chocolate in this interactive vegan-friendly experience.
Rose Bertin: Marie Antoinette's Dressmaker
Enjoy a lecture with Paola Di Trocchio exploring the first celebrity fashion designer.
Inside the Ancient Roman House
Join Dr Christopher Gribben to explore ancient Roman homes and the way they functioned.
Winemakers Lunch: TarraWarra Estate and Lambert Wines
Enjoy a lunch with Sarah Fagen and Luke Lambert, comparing their winemaking traditions.
Writing, Words and Wine
Prepare for an epic evening of writing while sipping delicious wine, where your creativity can flow.
Artificial Intelligence – A Philosophical Perspective
The May Twilight Lecture looks at philosophical issues arising from recent developments in AI.
Melbourne History Talk: What is Queer History?
In this presentation, historian Graham Willett explores the challenges of uncovering queer history.
Japanese Tea 101
A flavourful journey across different types of Japanese Tea led by Harumi Oshitani.
Mindful Movement and Poetry with Collective Being
A trauma-informed, mental health aware and accessible gentle movement and mindfulness session.
Elefant Traks 25th Anniversary: The Videos
Meet the artists behind the iconic indie music label, at the end of their 25-year journey.
No Place Like Home: Australia's Housing Affordability Crisis
Australia is in a housing crisis. How did we get here? And what happens next?
Painting Himself Into History: Napoleon Bonaparte
Enjoy a lecture with Sylvia Sagona on Napoleon and the fine art of propaganda.
Chess Without Borders
A celebration of the game with free-play, competitions, conversation and activities.
Open House Melbourne Weekend
Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.
Burlesque Life Drawing
Engage your creative side with burlesque life drawing featuring stunning performances and poses.
Melbourne Conversations: City Food Heroes
Meet the heroes building a more sustainable future for us all.
Improv Comedy Classes
Come and try your hand at improv comedy with a fun improv comedy session for beginners.
First Nations Culture for Kids
Take part in very special Wurundjeri Cultural education workshops for kids.
Writing Workshop
Hone your skills with free writing exercises and time to share your work for peer feedback.
Katy Hessel: The Story of Art Without Men
Curator and art historian Katy Hessel discusses her vital book, The Story of Art Without Men.
The Best Films You've Never Seen: Beau Travail
RMIT Cinema Studies academic Dr Djoymi Baker introduces Claire Denis's 1999 modern classic.
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Visitor Voices: Open Symposium Series
Unleash your inner philosopher at a monthly series of casual, guided Socratic discussions.
Unlock Your Creative Potential
Level-up your creativity, realise your goals and kickstart your writing career.
STEM Sisters: Soapbox Science
This event showcases women scientists' work and engaging the public in science.
Changing Focus: Poetry and Photography with Bebe Oliver
Be guided through the medium of uniting poetry and photographs.