Art Exhibitions Melbourne

Harambee: Collective Stories of Belonging

Looking for something fun and engaging to do in Melbourne? Come along to Harambee on Sunday 15 November! Hosted by Kwabo Events in collaboration with Ausdance Victoria, Harambee brings together talented artists from different cultural backgrounds to share their stories through music, dance, art and performance. Explore interactive art exhibitions, enjoy live performances, get involved in creative activities and share stories over food. There'll also be music, a DJ and opportunities to meet some amazing people from Melbourne's creative community. Whether you're into art and music, keen to meet new people or just looking for a good day out, everyone is welcome! **Sunday 15 November 2026** 🕛Matinee Session: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 🕒Afternoon Session: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 📍 Balam Balam, Brunswick 🎟️ Find out more and grab your tickets here: [https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663192](https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663192) Bring a friend, come curious, and we hope to see you there! ❤️

Coffee at Southbank & free exhibition (Fed Square)

Fabulous 70s: Floor talk with fashion designer Jenny Bannister

Gallery & Coffee Friend Outing

Join a small group for a relaxed gallery visit followed by coffee and conversation. This event is a great way to meet people without the pressure of constant talking. We’ll explore a gallery or exhibition together, take our time looking around, and then head to a nearby cafe afterwards to chat about what we saw. Art, design, and creative spaces naturally give people something to talk about, making this a great event if you want connection to feel more organic. You don’t need to know anything about art to join — curiosity is more than enough. Come solo, meet the group, and enjoy a thoughtful weekend activity with people who are also looking to make genuine friendships. The coffee afterwards is where conversations can continue and people can get to know each other more personally. **Perfect for:** creative people, gallery lovers, coffee lovers, quiet conversationalists, and anyone wanting a calm social experience. **Please note that downloading our app is a requirement for attending the event.** The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en **Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials.** **If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.**

ACMI - Cafe and Exhibition

**Saturday,** 14th November 2026 **Time:** 11.45am to 3pm **Meeting place** \- ACMI Cafe \+ Bar\, Level 1\, ACMI Fed Square Meet for friendly conversation over over food and drink. Then check out the free exhibitions which include :- * The Story of the Moving Image * Games Lab * Feng Mego * Free Ticketed Artist led Auslan Tour: Sam Martin - Explore Auslan on screen and The Story of the Moving Image with Deaf artist and filmmaker Sam Martin See **ACMI website** for more information and to get a free ticket for Artist led Auslan Tour: Sam Martin. **[https://www.acmi.net.au/](https://www.acmi.net.au/)**

Bitcoin Basics - Bitcoin for Business

**Bitcoin Basics -** Bitcoin for Business This is a Melbourne based, live event. Limited seating, booking required. Hosted by Craig A Guest Speaker: Kman 2140 form Consensus 21 Nostr Contact: npub1cyla8qgt9gv8y6ydv8s2prt89h8afc0sr2kaz64ryjmlpdrzxm4qwlh53q **What You’ll Learn:** * Business implementation solutions * Payment terminals, cross boarder payments & retained earnings as store of value. * 1st of October 2026 payment surcharge ban & how low-cost lightning transactions can solve the problem. * Worldwide examples of Bitcoin implementation in business. * Bitcoin centric businesses in Australia. * Implementation case study, the Fox Hotel Collingwood. * Implementation considerations and challenges. * Challenges, Training staff, advertising to the market, tax etc. * Melbourne Based Initiatives, the first Bitcoin School, Bitcoin Centre. * Consensus 21 (incubator project) At this upcoming live Bitcoin event, attendees will explore practical ways businesses can implement Bitcoin, from payment terminals and cross-border payments to using Bitcoin as a long-term store of value for retained earnings. We’ll examine the 1 October 2026 payment surcharge ban and how low-cost Bitcoin Lightning transactions may offer an alternative for businesses. Through worldwide examples and Australian Bitcoin-centric businesses, we’ll explore real-world adoption, including an implementation case study of the Fox Hotel in Collingwood. The session will cover key implementation considerations and challenges, including staff training, marketing to customers, tax implications (not tax advice) and practical business integration. We’ll also highlight Melbourne-based initiatives such as the first Bitcoin School and the Bitcoin Centre, alongside Consensus 21, an incubator project supporting Bitcoin-focused innovation. A dedicated Q&A segment will allow participants to ask questions and engage directly with knowledgeable speakers. This is a free community event designed to promote education around Bitcoin and support the growth of the local Bitcoin community. With limited seats available, early booking is highly recommended to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Bitcoin in a practical, hands-on setting. (There is nothing for sale and the event is run by volunteers.) Please send us a message if there is something in particular you would like to hear about and we will aim to include it within the presentation on the night. **IMPORTANT** please arrive by 5:45pm to ensure we can let you in at ground level and to access the lifts. Thereafter, we may not have someone available to let you in the building. **Location: Melbourne Connect - Level 7 Manhari Room 7212.** **Address: 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053** How to get there? Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station, there are multiple bus options or paid parking is available at Ace Parking, Cardigan House. Detailed Directions: [Directions Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-KL-V_FoEyLkfWzGtFXMNOzSfTI_8K6e/view?usp=sharing) The event will be catered. There'll be some finger food/snacks and drinks available. Please register early so we can allow for everyone. If there is something in particular you would like to learn about, send us a message and we will do our best to include it in the presentation. *\*Final details are subject to change.*

Ripponlea Estate Trust Makers Market

The Trust Makers Market is a monthly event currently hosted at Ripponlea Estate. Wonder and browse through locally crafted goods and artisanal bites to the gorgeous backdrop of the estate gardens. We’ll be seated on the lawn so please bring something comfortable to sit on. *More info will be given closer to the date.* This is a PAID EVENT, a gold coin donation is required for entry to the gardens and the market.

African Music and Cultural Festival at Federation Square

Como House After Dark guided tour

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! 📝

BRUNCH + African Violet Show - Early Morn African Violet Group

Solar Tour at Melbourne Observatory – Daytime Sun Viewing

Join me for a daytime astronomy session at the historic Melbourne Observatory, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. On the Solar Tour, we'll look at the Sun safely through restored historic telescopes: the 4-inch Photoheliograph, plus a solar projection with the Troughton & Simms telescope. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria says you can expect to see details on the Sun's surface, including sunspots and solar granulation, and to hear about the history of solar astronomy. It suits curious first-timers as well as keen space fans. We'll meet outside the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre at 12:30pm for a quick hello, then join the 1:00pm tour. The tour runs for about 1.5 hours, and the meetup finishes when it ends at around 2:30pm. A Meetup RSVP does not include entry. Please book your own ticket directly with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. **Who this is for** * Anyone curious about space, astronomy or science history * Complete beginners. No astronomy knowledge needed * Solo attendees are very welcome. It's an easy way to meet new people **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aR2hAuk2S8tbfXHY7 * Solar Tours tickets: https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/melbourne-gardens/whats-on-melbourne/solar-tours/ **Timeline** * 12:30pm – Meet outside the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and say hi * 1:00pm – Solar Tour starts * 2:30pm – Tour ends and the meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** * Book and pay for your own ticket through the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria website (link above) * Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria lists tickets at $45 for adults * Bookings are essential, so please book early in case it sells out * Choose the Sunday 15 November, 1:00pm session. It's the last listed session of the season **Bring** * Your ticket * Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. We'll be outdoors in the middle of the day * Water bottle * Comfortable shoes * A jacket in case the weather turns **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy * Pace: Relaxed, guided tour * Vibe: Curious, friendly and a bit nerdy * Group style: We'll arrive together and do the tour as part of the wider public session **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup so we can go to the tour together. It isn't run by or affiliated with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria or The Astronomical Society of Victoria, who present the tour. * Your RSVP here isn't a ticket, so you'll need your own booking to join the tour. * Please never look at the Sun directly or through any equipment unless the presenters say it's safe. Always follow their instructions. * Solar viewing depends on the sky. If it's cloudy on the day, please check with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria about how the tour will run. * Please be sun-smart, as we'll be outside around midday in November. * You're responsible for your own safety and wellbeing on the day. Please follow all venue rules and staff instructions. * If you're running late, head straight to the tour meeting point outside the Visitor Centre before 1:00pm. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.