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What's on in August

Dates

1 Aug - 31 Aug

Discover things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in August, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Two individuals talking to each other inside ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum at night, with blue lighting.
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Experience ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum after hours, when the doors stay open and the night belongs to adults.

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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

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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.

A still from the movie, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, showing Johnnie Depp and Leonardo Di Caprio in character as Gilbert and his developmentally disabled brother.
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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.

Characters from the PAW Patrol TV series performing live on a theatre stage, with streamers in the air above them and a large audience watching them.
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PAW Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue

The beloved pups of PAW Patrol hit the stage in this interactive live show.

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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden ³Ô¹ÏÍø venue on this guided tasting adventure.

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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.

Three illuminated lamps with cylindrical parchment or fabric shades, decorated with various pressed flowers and small human figures.
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Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

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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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Are You Lonely Tonight? I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

A group exhibition around the theme of loneliness, at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

A man with short blond hair and his eyes closed singing into a microphone on a blue backlit stage.

The Australian Neil Diamond Show

Experience a powerful live tribute to one of music’s greatest legends.

An ancient Roman marble bust with its nose chipped off, displayed on a small square plinth.
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Rome: Empire, Power, People

This ³Ô¹ÏÍø-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

View of ³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Yarra River
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Comedy in Theory

A weekly free comedy night in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Floral accessorie made from silk and beads.
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French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

Three people seated around a wooden table, each reading a paperback novel.
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English Learners' Book Club

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

A tour guide talking to people in the Carlton Gardens, autumn leaves on the grass, the Royal Exhibition Building just visible in the background.
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Badass Women of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Songbirds

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

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Saplings

Youth theatre celebrating the survival instincts of young people.

Four hot air balloons floating in front of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø city skyline during sunrise, with skyscrapers visible in the background.
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over ³Ô¹ÏÍø's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

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Mark Nunis

Mark Nunus will turn your requests into a full-blown piano party.

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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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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

A room with coloured vinyl records displayed on illuminated shelves and a person standing in front a mixing desk with four turntables.
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RISING: The Vinyl Factory – Reverb

ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

Three people are playing a game of quadball on a grassy field, one of them is holding the yellow ball.
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Quadball Come and Try Sessions

Join a fun and inclusive come and try quadball session, perfect for beginners.

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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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Spirit of ³Ô¹ÏÍø Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

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Aqua Sculpt

Enjoy an intimate yet energising session of floating Pilates in a refined luxury setting.

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CRFT*WRK Market

Enjoy a monthly craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

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Elizabeth West: Beyond The Frame

Beyond the Frame examines the shifting boundary between seeing and being.

Portrait of Sir Salman Rushdie with his hand to his chin, wearing glasses, an aubergine vest and grey shirt.

An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie returns to ³Ô¹ÏÍø to discuss the transformative power of literature.

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Mackenzie

A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.

A still image from the movie How to Train your Dragon 2, showing a boy riding a dragon with other dragons flying around them.
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

An awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

A small boat cruising along the Yarra River in the late afternoon sun, with a view of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø city skyline in the background.
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

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Major events

From the Australian Open to the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.