Art Exhibitions Melbourne

Margaret Preston exhibition at NGV Fed Square

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/)**

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.**

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.

CARBON - Preview

Rippon Lea Mansion guided tour

Wildwood - 4 p.m. Monday 2/11 at the Nova

“Astonishing. An ode to outsiders and weirdos, alive with colour and atmosphere and eccentricity — and told on an expansive, ambitious canvas, of a scale never before seen in stop-motion animation.” Empire “Wildwood is a surpassingly beautiful and beguiling modern-day Narnia fable, every frame of which has been hand-crafted with a delicacy and artistry that took my breath away. I am not sure I have ever seen a stop-motion film this intricate or lavish, nor am I sure I ever will again.” The Telegraph We will meet at the Nova Bar from 3:30 p.m. onwards. Please book your tickets early, Stefan - 0437777522

BRUNCH + African Violet Show - Early Morn African Violet Group

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! 📝

Live theatre: A Simple Act of Kindness

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.