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Find the best art events and make the most of your time in Melbourne. From music to pets and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
UNSPOKEN is a powerful exhibition series at SAGA Studio Arthouse Gallery Australia that honours the quiet battles people carry every day, the struggles fought internally, often without recognition, support, or words. In this edition of UNSPOKEN, we focus on four female artists, Fae (Faded)@faeded999, Ludwina Orchard, @artbyludwina Alison Adler, @alisonhurry.artschool and Rachel Bonnici, @rachelz_art each bringing deeply personal perspectives shaped by their own lived experiences. Through painting, sculpture, textile and mixed media, their work explores resilience, identity, healing and transformation from a distinctly female lens. The exhibition is curated by Martin Hanna, whose inspiration comes from a personal place. Growing up, he witnessed his mother overcome immense challenges, Her resilience, strength and determination left a lasting impact and became the foundation for this exhibition and its message of recognition and appreciation. Together, the artists’ works create a space not only for expression, but for recognition, acknowledging the strength it takes to endure, rebuild and continue. This exhibition celebrates women not just for their stories, but for their perseverance, courage and power. This exhibition is about appreciation. It is about acknowledging the unseen. It is about giving space to what is often left unspoken. We invite you to experience the work, reflect on your own journey, and recognise the strength in others.
Needle Felted Koala: A Beginner Workshop Stab your stress away! Join Moonfish Handmade at Makers Shakers Market to craft an adorable Koala charm in 90 mins.
Paper marbling is an ancient technique that has been used for centuries to create beautiful designs in paper, fabric and other surfaces. All materials included, just come and have fun! In this fun hands-on workshop, you'll learn beginners techniques to create paper: What materials to use, How to prepare the materials and paper, Get on to marbling your own paper.
On the 23rd of April, Featuring Saara Lamberg, Assorted Sporks is a free queer friendly fortnightly poetry event in Footscray @ Mamma Chen's
Elmo's Circus Dream LIVE - Elmo's Street Party is a magical, vibrant circus show starring Elmo and Sesame Street friends. Experience daring acrobatics, jaw-dropping illusions, and thrilling acts that blend heart, humor, and spectacular circus artistry. It's a high-energy celebration full of music, costumes, and laughter, captivating the whole family.
Popcorn? Check. Snacks? Absolutely. Feelings? Probably. Homebound is a film that explores themes of friendship, dignity, and hope in the face of systemic inequality. Set against the backdrop of the 2020 pandemic, it follows two childhood friends from a North Indian village who dream of becoming police officers. The film delves into the challenges they face due to their Muslim and Dalit identities, highlighting the invisible barriers that deny them dignity. Come ready to feel deeply, witness incredible performances, and sit with a story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
Pack a picnic, pack the kids and join in the fun! Help Jack find his way into the land of the giants, search for the golden eggs, listen to the singing harp, and join team Jack to save the day! Experience a magical, interactive adventure set in a breathtaking outdoor venue. Perfect for the entire family, this event is filled with wonder, laughter, and excitement.
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. A magical, musical adaptation for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Mouse embarks on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood, meeting Fox, Owl, and Snake, while trying to avoid becoming dinner. The story is filled with songs, laughs, and scary fun. Highly acclaimed by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Elmo's Circus Dream LIVE is a dazzling circus spectacular starring Elmo and his Sesame Street friends. Under the Big Top, you'll witness breathtaking acts, daring acrobatics, and jaw-dropping illusions. This high-energy show is a colorful celebration of music, vibrant costumes, and contagious laughter, perfect for the whole family.
IMAGINATOR is a unique immersive play experience for all ages, featuring light, sound, sculpture, and scent in vast temporary structures. Explore interactive inflatables, light mazes, and cosmic abysses, all designed by a diverse team of creatives. Check your shoes in the departure lounge, wear complimentary socks, and embark on a journey to a place called Now.
Join us at Eclipse Cinema on Tuesday 21st April for a screening of Susan Sontag's Duet For Cannibals (1969)
Are you ready to GLOW? Adorn your brightest clothes and let's turn off the lights and get creative with some fluro paint. At Paint in the Dark© by paint for Fun, we turn your paint and sip party into a dazzling neon event! Use fluoro paints under UV lights to make your canvas POP. Give your face a cheeky glow up too – our paints are non toxic! Stuck for hens night ideas need some birthday party inspiration? For a girls’ night out, killer date idea, or just a funky yet creative event, get in on Melbourne’s glowiest art experience! Paint in the Dark is the only event that mixes dancing and wine with glow-in-the-dark masterpieces. Think paint and sip meets retro disco. Book in your date and get ready to glow! BYO food and drinks. Neon and bright clothes if you like!