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What's on today

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

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

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Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

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Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

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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.

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NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

Ballet dancer wearing 1920s fringed dress performing mid-air grand jete.
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The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

Jazz, tap and ballet bring Gatsby to life in a dazzling theatrical spectacle.

An early watercolour painting of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's Yarra River.
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Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River

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

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The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

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Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.

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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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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in ³Ô¹ÏÍø!

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Flora

A dance collaboration tracing the profound influence of major events on the landscape and people.

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Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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The Explorer Bus ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

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G3 Game

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

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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Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by ³Ô¹ÏÍø artist, Louise Donovan

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English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library.

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Laneways Discovery Running Tour

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

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Fuel

Fuel is a solo play from acclaimed playwright Robert Reid, examining the dark side of mateship.

Self-portrait of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi as St Catherine, seated holding a wheel and plume.

Artemisia Gentileschi with Professor Christopher Marshall

A new account of the life, work and legacy of the globally renowned Italian Baroque painter.

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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Elton John in the 1970s wearing large spectacles and satin suit with Cher wearing Bob Mackie midriff-revealing strappy gown and Diana Ross wearing feather and sequin gown.
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DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

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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.

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History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

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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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Anna Pelc: All the Places I’ve Been

A retrospective exhibition that brings together artworks created over the past decade.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø: An Insider's Walk

Uncover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's many layers with an artist guide – stories, street art, coffee and baked treats.

Workshop class participants smiling in a studio setting, holding up mosaic pots and coasters they have made.
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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

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.

Cartoon of a movie camera topped with tiny figures.
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Behind the Lines: Are We Rolling?

An exhibition exploring all the twists and turns of another turbulent year in Australian politics.

An abstract, dark sculpture resembling two seahorses against a bright blue background with wavy lines.
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Frances Loriente: What Would We Be if We Were Under the Sea

This exhibition by Frances Loriente explores our connection to the sea and its creatures.

Man wearing a tuxedo performing sleight of hands tricks with a glass in front of a seated audience.
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Korean artwork of a butterfly and tubular flowers.
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Stories of Blessing: Modern Echoes of Minhwa by Minhwa Group

Korea’s traditional folk art, rooted in ancient Goguryeo wall paintings.

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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.

Archive image of Dolphin Motel, Merimbula, a classic midcentury beach motel design with trees.
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Loose Leaf

An exhibition exploring architectural projects from the 1970s and 1980s,

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Girish and the Chronicles

Girish and the Chronicles unleash their high-voltage live show in their first-ever Australian tour.

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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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