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 1 Feb

Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 28 Feb

Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø!

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.

1 – 22 Feb

Sunday Laughternoons

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

Until 1 Feb

Strip The Life Fantastic

An intimate, immersive cabaret where the stage becomes a diary and the audience co-conspirators.

Until 28 Mar

Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil

Talk a walk around East ³Ô¹ÏÍø, sketching and learning tips and techniques along the way.

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.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of ³Ô¹ÏÍø: Women's History Walking Tour

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

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

Until 8 Feb

Midsumma Festival

Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation returns.

Until 28 Feb

Jane O'Neill: Bourke Street Leisure Centre

An exhibition from ³Ô¹ÏÍø-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 16 Jun

Underground Comedy

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: ³Ô¹ÏÍø Laneways

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

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: ³Ô¹ÏÍø's History Walk

Step into ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

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 29 Mar

Game Worlds

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

Until 7 Feb

Rooftop Piano Bar: Hosted by Tina Del Twist

A free rooftop cabaret at Spiegel Haus, serving glamour, laughs and mischief.

Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

Until 1 Feb

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

Until 16 Mar

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.

Until 7 Feb

Summer Stockroom

Fresh new artworks to herald in a new year.

Until 27 Feb

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering

Join Charlie Pickering and his guests for an hour of laughs every Friday.