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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.

Joy

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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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.

State Library Victoria Unlocked
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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.

Bedtime Storytime
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Bedtime Storytime

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

Cabaret Ridiculous
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Cabaret Ridiculous

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

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

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

View of ³Ô¹ÏÍø from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

Rome: Empire, Power, People
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Rome: Empire, Power, People

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

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

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie

An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie

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

Mackenzie
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Mackenzie

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

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

An awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

Stompers
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Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

Stompers
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Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

Stompers
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Stompers

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to City Library on Fridays for songs, rhymes and stories.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at narrm ngarrgu Library.

Heartfulness Meditation and Wellness
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Heartfulness Meditation and Wellness

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

Step into the world of velvet overtures and sparkling footlights as the VCA grads honour Broadway.

Swinging 60s
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Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

The Motley Jazz Jam
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The Motley Jazz Jam

Listen to a jazz band followed by an open Jazz Jam, every Saturday.

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops
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Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Water Marbling Workshop
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Water Marbling Workshop

Learn the art of water marbling and apply it to textiles.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to Kathleen Syme Library on Tuesdays for songs, rhymes and stories.

Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime

Sing songs and read stories with your young child at North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

Dino Days
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Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Art on Canvas
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Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Art on Canvas

Immerse yourself in the delightful and creative experience of this Paint and Sip class.

Eucalypts of Hodogaya
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Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

Trilogy: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich

Trilogy: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich

Celebrate 15 years of the Australian World Orchestra with three monumental works in one night.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Steel Magnolias
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Steel Magnolias

See the beloved film live on stage in this new Australian production.

Bingo Bananza
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Bingo Bananza

The familiar world of bingo collides with the strange, sparkly, and wonderfully absurd.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

French Club
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French Club

Immerse yourself in French culture, improve your language skills and make new friends.

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What's on in September
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What's on in September

³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

³Ô¹ÏÍø for free

Discover free things to do in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

Major events

Major events

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