Art Exhibitions Melbourne

Day trip to Shepparton: Archibald Prize & Facing Modernity private guided tour

Plant Life: free guided tour NGV Fed Square

Art Meets Science: EMERGENCE[Y] Exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne

Join me for a relaxed Saturday morning wander through **EMERGENCE[Y]**, Science Gallery Melbourne's latest free exhibition. It brings together artists, scientists and collaborators from around the world to explore how we adapt to a world in flux — from the regenerative promise of stem cells to the movement of Martian winds. Think regenerative coral soundscapes, fungal fashion, First Nations knowledge of the Birrarung and a vertical city farm, all under one roof. We'll meet at 11am outside the gates of Science Gallery Melbourne, say hello, then head inside together to explore at an easy pace. There's no set tour — we'll drift through the exhibits, chat about what stands out, and enjoy the space as a group. As a bonus, local artist Dylan Martorell's **Wild Circuits** installation is on that day, bringing the junkyard to life with interactive sound sculptures made from upcycled objects and robotics. Just so it's clear: this is a casual social meetup arranged so we can go along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Science Gallery Melbourne. Entry is free and you don't need a ticket, but an RSVP here isn't a booking or guaranteed entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone curious about art, science, or where the two collide — no background knowledge needed. * People who enjoy a gentle indoor activity and a friendly chat. * Solo attendees are very welcome — lots of people come on their own, and it's an easy setting to meet others. **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YkvyqemwWDp38GJ27 * EMERGENCE[Y] exhibition: https://melbourne.sciencegallery.com/emergence-y * Related Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKMo0uWRLc8 **Timeline** * 11:00am – Meet outside the gates of Science Gallery Melbourne and say hello * 11:15am – Head inside and explore the exhibition together * 12:45pm – Meetup ends (feel free to stay on if you'd like to keep looking around) **Cost** Free — Science Gallery Melbourne's website lists EMERGENCE[Y] as free admission with no booking required. Just turn up. **Transport** Science Gallery Melbourne is at the University of Melbourne in Parkville. It's an easy walk or tram ride from the city; trams along Swanston Street and Grattan Street stop nearby. Parking around Parkville is limited, so public transport is the easy option. **Bring** * Comfortable shoes for standing and wandering * Water and a curious mind **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy — a relaxed indoor stroll * Pace: Gentle, self-guided * Vibe: Curious, friendly and low-pressure * Group style: Casual and social **Important notes** * The gallery notes a content warning: the exhibition contains potential allergens, and references to the climate crisis, the concept of death and medical themes. * It's an indoor exhibition, so it runs rain or shine. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

Lunch in Healesville & visit Tarrawarra Museum of Art

Artsy Hangout ✏️📚✨

☃️ Location changed to Brunswick Library for the winter ❄️ Hello everyone 👩‍🎨 Bring any non messy art supplies you like, we will be working on our own drawings/paintings/craft projects in the Library. Please remember to be on your best behaviour since this is a Library, talking is fine but no shouting 🤫 If you aren’t sure what to create the club has a weekly theme, just ask me what the prompt is ✨ ✏️ We welcome all artists of any skill level or medium, Whether you’re a beginner or pro, traditional or digital, absolutely anyone can join. ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick. I have multiple chronic illnesses so my immune system is extremely weak. Keep everyone safe by staying home if you are unwell. —————————————————— Check out our instagram @shypeoplesdrawingclub to see more about our awesome group. We also have a Discord group for online events if you would like to join and chat with more artists. ✨

Artsy Hangout 👩‍🎨🌲✨

Grab your art supplies and a picnic blanket or camp chair and let’s get together for an artsy hangout on the grass outside Balam Balam Place 👩‍🎨 all kinds of artists and skill levels are welcome to join! If you aren’t sure what to create the club has a weekly theme, just ask me what the prompt is! ☕️ The Home Economics cafe is at the entrance to the main building if you want to grab a drink or sit inside the cafe area ☔️ If there is rain this event will either be moved to Brunswick Library or cancelled ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick. Keep everyone safe by staying home if you are unwell 😷 —————————————————— If you RSVP and don’t show up to this event your name will be put onto a list of members to kick from the group if it happens multiple times! 📝

Ballarat: Markets, Trams, World Press Photo & a Night at the Observatory

Join me for a big, easy-going day out in Ballarat, finishing under the stars at the historic Ballarat Municipal Observatory. We'll ride the V/Line up together in the morning, wander a farmers market, jump aboard 100-year-old trams, take in the powerful World Press Photo exhibition, and end the night stargazing through the observatory's telescopes before catching the train home. We'll meet at Southern Cross Station, travel up as a group, and spend the day moving between spots by foot and local bus. It's a full day — roughly 8:45am to nearly 11pm — so come ready for a fun, packed itinerary rather than a quiet one. A few of today's stops are run by other organisations, and we're just an independent social group heading along together. A Meetup RSVP is not a ticket, so please book or pay for the things that need it (details below). Solo attendees are very welcome — this kind of day is a great, low-pressure way to meet people. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys a full day out with a mix of markets, history, photography and astronomy. * People happy to walk a fair bit and hop on and off local buses over the day. * Solo-goers welcome — you'll have the whole group to chat with. * No special fitness needed, but there's a good amount of walking, some of it after dark at the end. **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aT7fyDYBkQSVVcpW8 * Ballarat Farmers Market: https://ballaratmarkets.com.au/ * Ballarat Tramway Museum (tickets): https://btm.org.au/ * Ballarat Tramway Museum video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5b3IWVcXFs * World Press Photo (via Art Gallery of Ballarat): https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/explore/exhibitions/world-press-photo * World Press Photo 2026 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRc8ZsRHeJo * Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum: https://ballaratobservatory.org.au/ * Observatory booking: https://ballaratobservatory.org.au/event/term-3-evenings-july-25th-to-september-26th-2026/ **Timeline** * 8:45am – Meet at the V/Line Tickets and Information window at Southern Cross and say hello * 8:55am – Head to the platform together * 9:15am – V/Line departs for Wendouree * 10:51am – Arrive at Wendouree Station * 10:55am – Walk over to the Ballarat Farmers Market (North Gardens Reserve, roughly 15–20 minutes) * 11:15am – Explore the market and grab some lunch * 12:30pm – Short walk to the Ballarat Tramway Museum nearby * 12:45pm – Visit the Tramway Museum and enjoy the tram rides * 2:30pm – Walk to the bus stop * 2:35pm – Catch bus 26 towards the city centre * 3:15pm – World Press Photo at the Ballarat Mining Exchange * 4:45pm – Head back to the bus stop * 5:10pm – Catch bus 23 towards the observatory (Mount Pleasant) * \~5:45pm – Arrive near the observatory * 6:00pm – Observatory evening session begins * 8:00pm – Session ends * 8:10pm – Walk to the bus stop (about 1km / 15 minutes) * 8:36pm – Catch the bus towards Ballarat Station * 8:45pm – Arrive at Ballarat Station * 9:24pm – V/Line departs for Melbourne (this is the last train of the night) * 10:52pm – Arrive at Southern Cross Station — meetup ends **Tickets / cost** A few separate things to sort out, all paid directly to each place: * Trains and local buses: you'll need a Myki (tap on and off). The Ballarat line and Ballarat's buses are Myki-enabled, and weekend travel is covered by a daily fare cap — check current fares when you plan. * Ballarat Farmers Market: free to enter; bring some cash for food and stalls. * Ballarat Tramway Museum: the museum currently lists $15 adult and $13 concession, with the tram ride included. Pay on the day. * World Press Photo: free entry. * Ballarat Municipal Observatory: **booking is essential and this is the key thing to book yourself.** The observatory currently lists $35 adult and $25 concession. Book your own spot via the observatory's Term 3 Evenings page (link above). The session needs a minimum of 4 people to run, so please book early. An RSVP here does not include observatory entry. **Transport** We're doing this whole day car-free by V/Line and local bus, so a Myki is essential. If you're driving to Southern Cross instead, allow time to park before 8:45am. The final leg of the night relies on a single bus back to Ballarat Station to catch the 9:24pm train — since that's the last Melbourne-bound train of the night, it's worth checking the bus time on the PTV app on the day, and having a rideshare as a backup just in case. **Bring** * A Myki with enough balance for the day * Cash for the market and lunch * Money/card for the tramway museum and your observatory booking confirmation * A warm jacket — Ballarat evenings get cold, and we'll be outside at the observatory * Comfortable walking shoes * A water bottle and any snacks **Expect** * Difficulty: easy but long — a full day with a fair bit of walking * Pace: relaxed but steady; we have trains and buses to catch * Vibe: friendly, curious and social * Group style: we move between stops together and look out for each other **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can head along together. It isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Ballarat Farmers Market, Ballarat Tramway Museum, the Art Gallery of Ballarat / World Press Photo, or the Ballarat Municipal Observatory. Please book or pay for your own entry directly with each; an RSVP here isn't a ticket or guaranteed entry. * Heads up on the exhibition venue: the Art Gallery of Ballarat is closed for building works, so World Press Photo is showing at the **Ballarat Mining Exchange** in the city centre. Entry is free. * The observatory session depends on the weather. If it's cloudy, stargazing and telescope viewing are replaced with a virtual sky tour, and the session still runs. * The day involves a lot of walking and some late-evening travel. Please take part within your own ability, follow all venue and staff instructions, and look after your own safety and wellbeing on the day. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear for everyone. **Other info** We're at the mercy of public transport timings, so let's keep an eye on the time at each stop and stick together, especially for that last train home.

Ansel Adams and Max Dupain exhibition Sunset Photography in Brighton

To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Ansel Adams and Max Dupain: In Search of Perfection exhibit.** Max Dupain (Australia, 1911-1992) and Ansel Adams (USA, 1902-1984) both well known modernist photographers working on opposite sides of the Pacific shared a profound commitment to formal clarity, tonal precision, and the expressive potential of light. This exhibit brings works from both photographers together along with some works from their peers. ***Entry into the exhibit is free.*** [https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/dupainandadams](https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/dupainandadams) **Draft Schedule** 1.45pm - We will start at the exhibit, meeting outside at for a briefing. Spend some time here to take in the differences and similarities of the images. There is Street parking in Carpenter Street or Boxhall Street. 4.00pm - Then we will head to Brighton Beach for a coffee break (Dendy Beach Pavilion – located near the beach boxes). https://maps.app.goo.gl/dTbkYB3eckK5LLYD8 5.00pm - Take the opportunity to photograph around the Brighton Beach boxes - consider long exposure and seascape photography. 5.55pm - Sunset photography 6.30pm - Join us for dinner (if you like) at Dendy Deli. 26 Church Street, Brighton. **Gear to consider for sunset photography and long exposure** - ND filters - tripod Tracey and Rowan

Cleopatra & Antony

Respawn Gaming Monthly Yu-Gi-OH! TCG Edison Format Tournament

Welcome to Respawn’s TCG Tournament edition Event! 🛡️ Respawn is going to be doing a monthly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament. The Edison Format is a format that took place in the Shonen Jump Championship (SJC), the 75th SJC in Edison, New Jersey which occurred April 24-25, 2010. Decklist reference: https://img.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf What happens if you don't have any Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards? Proxies will be printed out for you guys before the tournament. You cannot use April 2010 cards. Swiss Rounds with 45mins per round, Best of 3 and best of luck! 🃏 Nothing to worry about as it’s not serious, more casual. Entry is $4 per person (seperate to entry fee). Prizes awarded to podium finishers worth $5-$20. Ages +6, supervised until +18 years old. 🫶 TOURNAMENT PRIZES: 1st Place: Blue-Eyes White Dragon Funko Pop Vinyl. 🥇 2nd Place: Jaden Yuki keyring.🥈 3rd Place: X1 Yu-Gi-Oh! Booster Pack Retro Pack 2.🥉 🏆 You can also come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. Spectator game stations available!🥤 Entry is $4 or buy yourself a drink or food. 🍲 At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and this time have 2 multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A and B). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, SNES, N64, Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️ Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! ✌️ Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩 Our games list is below! 👇 Game Station A - Emulator N64 & PS1 - Dean: • ??? • ??? Game Station B - Wii U - Michael: • ??? • ??? Game Station C - PS4 - Abaan: • ??? • ??? Game Station D - Yu-Gi-OH! TCG Tournament dedicated station. You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍 You can pre-register on the Tournament Ladder Link: https://challonge.com/kupzkt47. Please email your deck list to us or pre-register here: RespwnzZ@hotmail.com Edison format rules and banned cards: https://formatlibrary.com/formats/edison Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧 Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗 Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩‍💻 IT’S TIME TO D-D-D-D-DDDUEELLL! 🔥

🌟 Melbourne's Laneways Walking Tour 🌟

⚠️ ***This is now a paid event.*** ***Please check an email sent re important update***❗️ 💥 **Lets get off the beaten path to explore Melbourne's eclectic laneways, arcades, and architectural gems on this fun guided walking tour** 😎 . **When:** Saturday, 29 August at 2:45pm. Tour departs at 3pm and will not wait for late arrivals! **Where:** Meet at the entrance to State Library, Swanston St. Look for a guide in a green tee shirt. **What:** Moderate walking for 1.5 hours exploring Melbourne CBD. **Cost:** $15pp for a large group, guided tour. **Info:** Spots are limited. Only rsvp if you can make, and if you do and plans change, please adjust your rsvp. Tour operates whatever the weather conditions. Afterwards we'll grab a drink at a nearby bar 🥂🍹.

COMICS FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

They have made regular appearances on Rove Live, 9am with David & Kim , Spicks and Specks, The Glass House, Thank God You're Here, The Project, & Good News Week We have a VIP Guest list under "MEET UP" with our own private tables this is where we will meet. We can meet for dinner before hand at 7pm or just for drinks at 7.30pm just before the show. Friends and family are also welcome to put their hand up for tickets. Plenty of parking. Tickets are $5 (Normally $15) pay at the door on arrival.