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Events in July

Forthcoming Events

Fri 24th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Safe Food Handling (Level 1) Training - Clubs & Societies
10:30am - 3:30pm
Student Kitchen - Level 4, Student Pavillion
Two people seated facing eachother while sipping tea. Text in the centre reads "Games with Dames", 5-9pm, friday 24th July. David Caro Building (B192) TGS Games with Dames
5pm - 9pm
David Caro (Exact Room TBD)
A Tabletop Gaming Society event for our female, non-binary, and non-male friends! Come along to meet some new people and play boardgames (teachers included), a short TTRPG oneshot, with food and drink provided.

Sat 25th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
TSA Winter First Meet 2026
2:30pm - 5pm
Old Arts Building (Par-149-L1-155)
Kickstart the winter semester with TSA! 🇹🇭❄️ Whether you're new to UniMelb or not, networking never stops! Come meet your fellow undergraduate and postgraduate classmates and make new friendships that will last beyond University!
AFL Game
3:30pm - 6pm
Gate 6, MCG

Sun 26th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.

Mon 27th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
StAMPS Coffee catch up, starting week 1 Monday's 10:30-11:30 AM. StAMPS Coffee Catchups
10:30am - 11:30pm
Castro's Kiosk
StAMPS is running a coffee catch-up; come along, grab a free drink and speak with fellow postgraduate mathematics students.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Amnesty UniMelb | Human Rights Journal Launch: THE AMNESTY REVIEW
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Beanbag Room, Level 2 — Rowden White Library, The University of Melbourne
Come celebrate the inaugural launch of the our independent human rights journal: The Amnesty Review!
Ring of Choir Rehearsal
4pm - 5:30pm
Market Hall (Building 189), Room 101
Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
FSA 2026 Semester 2 Welcome Night
6pm - 8:30pm
The Clyde Hotel, Carlton
Ready to get more out of your university experience? The Finance Students' Association has something for everyone. Join us at our Welcome Night on the 27th of July!
Placement Information Session
6pm - 7pm
Zoom
ATTENTION FIRST YEARS! 📣 Do you have questions about your upcoming Novice and Intermediate placements? Come along to our placement information session night hosted by our lovely 2nd year students!

Tue 28th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
Social Picnic & Board Games
11am - 1pm
South Lawn
Social Event to make new friends, eat FREE food and play boardgames! Everyone welcome, no membership needed :))
Sound Design
11am - 1pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Learn Sound Design and Engineering for Musical Theatre
Book Club Week 1 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room 101, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our first meeting of the semester! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
Southbank Welcome Back
noon - 2pm
Wilin Gardens
Sweet treats and new faces to meet at Southbank.
Crepes @ Cartes!
1:30pm - 3pm
Cartes Crepes Parkville Campus
Intro to MISC!
5:30pm - 7:30pm
PAR-160-G-G03-Evan Williams Theatrette
ACYA: Winter Social Night
6pm - 8pm
PAR-189-G-G10-Market Hall
❄️ACYA Winter Social Night is back!
First Internals!
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Olds Arts

Wed 29th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Lighting Design
11am - 1pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Burnley Welcome Back
11:30am - 1pm
Burnley Student Hub (Building 908)
Your leafy home away from home is ready to welcome you back for semester 2.
Bee Hotel Workshop
noon - 2pm
Market Hall, Building 168, Level 1, Room 101
Bee hotel workshop with @beesandblossoms.aus
Optics Lab Tour
1pm - 2pm
Level 5, David Caro Building (opposite the lifts)
Blink and you'll miss it! Get a tour of the School of Physics Optics lab, connect with current researchers and learn what cutting-edge physics is happening right on campus! This event has a 20 person capacity, and places are first-come first-serve.
CABS Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Lab Tour
3pm - 5pm
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Join us for an exclusive laboratory tour at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, where you’ll gain an inside look at cutting-edge immunology and cancer research
Honours & Masters Information Session
3pm - 4pm
The Spot 1022
Honours & Masters Info Session @ The Spot 1022
Swifties Sem 2 Yochi Catch Up
3pm - 4pm
Yochi Carlton, 194 Faraday Street, Carlton
Come celebrate the start of sem 2 with us at Yochi with 20% off for all UMSS members! 🍦✨💖 We can't wait to catch up and hear about what you got up to over the break!
Politics in the Pub: Welcome
5pm - 8pm
Ida Bar
Come check out what the Greens' club is all about, at the Ida Bar (Level 1 of Building 168) for our first pub night of Semester 2! Members and non-members are more than welcome, we'd love to see you there :)
Welcome Week Games Night
5pm - 7pm
Old Quadrangle
The start of a fabulous new Semester! What better way to begin than to sit down and have a laugh with your friends, playing board games and snacking. We hope to introduce ourselves to any new members and keep yapping to old members, making a chill st
Hanfu Association Orientation Session
6pm - 8pm
Room 213, Kwong Lee Dow Building 234 Queensberry St, Parkville VIC 3053
Experience the beauty of Hanfu.
Week 1 Screening
6pm - 8:30pm
Arts West Room 353, Interactive Cinema Space
Welcome Bar Night
6pm - 9pm
The Clyde Hotel
Our classic SHAPS welcome bar night is here! We can't wait to celebrate a new semester with you all.

Thu 30th July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Safe Food Handling (Level 1) Training - Clubs & Societies
10:30am - 3:30pm
Student Kitchen - Level 4, Student Pavillion
Training for Level 1 Safe Food Handling Certificate
Join StAMPS for our week 1 BBQ - Enjoy a free sausage sizzle with vegan, GF & halal options + an opportunity to make new friends! StAMPS BBQ
noon - 1:30pm
Peter Hall Courtyard
Enjoy a free sausage sizzle with vegan, GF & halal options + an opportunity to make new friends!
Sub7iyeh with MULSS!
noon - 2pm
South Lawn
Come have mini manaeesh and chill with MULSS at south lawn!
Technical Drop-Ins
2pm - 4pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
ESSS Week 1 Welcome Pub Night
5pm - 9pm
The Clyde Hotel
Kick Off the Semester, Pint in Hand! 🍻
FAMAS Speed Friending
5pm - 7pm
PAR-189-G-G01-Activity G01
Join FAMAS Speed Friending for a relaxed session of fun prompts and low-pressure activities designed to help you meet people who share your passions - and just get it.
House of Peace ( week 1 )
5pm - 7pm
Law building, room 223
MUR: Meet the Team
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Prince Alfred Carlton
Meet the Team is your chance to connect with the Melbourne University Racing team. Come and chat with members, learn about Formula SAE and find out how you can get involved!
Pub Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Looking to accelerate your social life and meet some new friends? Come and join us as we kick off the start of the semester with a stellar social night, great conversations and free drinks!
Rock and Metal Trivia
5:30pm - 8pm
Old Physics (Building 128) Jim Potter Room
MUNS Welcome Night
6pm - 8:30pm
Queensberry Hotel
Free drinks, IR trivia, prizes, and a chance to meet the MUNS community!
Oliver!
7pm - 9:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)
Commencement Dinner
8:30pm - 11:30pm

Fri 31st July

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Cosy milk and cookies 🍪
11am - 12:30pm
South Lawn
Welcome back for Semester 2! Come join CAKE Club for free cookies and milk (whole milk and oat milk available).
Getting Started with Robogals Melbourne
1pm - 3pm
Market Hall Room G02
Want to empower the next generation in STEM? Join Robogals for our Get Started event! No experience needed! 📅 Fri, July 31, 1 PM - 3 PM 📍 Market Hall G02 Come for training, meet the team, enjoy free boba and food! Drop in and start your journey!
MUE weekly gaming
2pm - 5pm
PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE
MUE'S weekly gaming session
Welcome Party Semester 2
3:30pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Room 101
Join us to kickstart our first mahjong session of the semester! Free snacks and light food provided!
Card Crew Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
PAR-189-G-G01-Activity G01
Join Card Crew's weekly meetup! Learn and play card games such as Big 2, Poker, and Uno. We have pizza and drinks each week, so come down to have fun!
Week 1 Pizza + Games Night
5pm - 7:30pm
Russell Love Theatre
Celebrate the start of the semester with some board & video games and free pizza - on the house!
TGS Welcome to the Table
5:15pm - 9:30pm
McCoy Building (Exact rooms TBA)
Welcome to the Table is an event for board gamers of all experience levels. Whether you've literally never held a deck of cards before in your life, or have been playing boardgames since you were born, everyone's welcome!
Games Night
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Alan Gilbert Building (Room G18, G20, G21)
WINTER GAME NIGHT IS HERE!! Spend the evening with us for a cozy night full of board games, card games, and most importantly, memories 😝❄️!!
Apollo Welcome Night
6pm - 9pm
Market Hall (Building 189)
Come along to Apollo’s Welcome Night! Free for members and non-members, this is an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy free pizzas, learn more about our club, and have a fulfilling friday evening!
OCF Welcome Night (Free Dinner!)
6pm - 9pm
Room G20, Old Howard Florey Laboratories Building (PAR-183)
Come to our Welcome Night for FREE DINNER! Meet new friends, have exciting conversations, and have delicious food before the semester begins! Everyone is welcome! Follow @muocf to stay updated!
Welcome Back Night Semester 2
6pm - 8pm
200 Berkeley St, Carlton (Prac room 106/107)
Combined Caregroup
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FBE Prest Theatre
Join us for a combined caregroup where we have dinner and learn about the Bible (only twice the merriment)!
Oliver!
7pm - 9:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sat 1st August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Ballarat Tram No. 38 travelling between Zoo Drive and St. Aidan's Drive Ballarat Excursion
9:30am - 5:30pm
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Come and join us on a return V/Line trip to Ballarat, to visit the Ballarat Tramway Museum and see the beautiful Lake Wendouree in a day trip excursion along with fellow transportation enthusiasts.
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
Oliver!
1pm - 3:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)
Bar Night
5pm - 8pm
191 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Come meet us at our Bar Night at Prince Alfreds! enter a competition to win coffee vouchers at Standing Room Carlton!! Also have a chance to get featured in our OOTD reels! 📍 Prince Alfreds Hotel, 191 Grattan St 🕐 Saturday 1st Aug, 5pm - 8pm
Oliver!
7pm - 9:40pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sun 2nd August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p

Mon 3rd August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Urban Design Forum x Urban Collective panel
6pm - 8:30pm
Malaysian Theatre, MSD Building. B121 (Basement level)
Urban Design Form (UDF) collaboration with the Urban Collective event. Hear exciting

Tue 4th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
Book Club Week 2 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room G02, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 2 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
PEP Croissants + SGM!
1:30pm - 3pm
Alan Gilbert Building Room 101
RAMS DIY Merch Session
2pm - 5pm
Building 189, Room G02

Wed 5th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Undergraduate Mixer
1pm - 2pm
Laby Ideas Centre, David Caro Building
Keen to find out who's in your physics classes? Want to get some advice from students in other years? Connect with your physics cohort at the Laby IDEAS Centre and get a slice of physics fun with social chats, free pizza and board games!
R Workshop
4pm - 6:30pm
The Spot
R Workshop
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Thu 6th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Medieval Mystic Poetry: Ecstatic Nature
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join poet Manisha Anjali and artist and writer Mel Deerson on Thursday 6 August, 1-3pm for a workshop on the ecstatic nature of two medieval women mystic poets. RSVP now!
Noche de Bienvenida - Welcome Night
5pm - 9pm
Workshop Bar
🍹✨ Noche de Bienvenida✨🍹 Welcome back to campus with a night full of good vibes, new friendships, and a taste of Hispanic culture!
Cantonese Class 1
6pm - 8pm
MUE WELCOME NIGHT
6pm - 9pm
GIC esports internet cafe
MUE'S semester 2 welcome night
UMSS x UHT 'So it's gonna be forever...Taylor and Friends karaoke'!
6:30pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Arts & Cultural Building
Calling all Swifties, shower singers, and karaoke superstars—this is your time to shine! Whether you're ready to belt out Love Story, or surprise everyone with your favourite pop, rock, indie, or Disney anthem - the mic is yours!

Fri 7th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
MUE weekly gaming
2pm - 5pm
PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE
MUE's weekly gaming session
Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Southbank Women's Self-Defence Classes
4pm - 5pm
871-G01 Red 1
Free Self-Defence classes for Southbank Women! Select Fridays from 4-5pm on campus!
TGS Intro to D&D
4:45pm - 9:30pm
David Caro (Exact Room TBA)
Our semesterly event for all beginners to DnD. Come along to learn how to play, make some friends, and go on your first adventure together! Food and drink will be included.
OCF Corporate
6pm - 9pm
David P Derham Theatre, Law Building
Come join us for a time of worship and Bible Study...and supper afterwards!! We are a Christ-centred community that journeys in life together, so we'd love to have you with us too!
ASOC Welcome Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FBE Prest Theatre
Join us for our welcome dinner and get to know our club!
Poker Tournament Round 1
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
CASA, MUNSS & SPSS Present: Annual Ball 2026 - Night at the Museum
7pm - 11pm
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
CASA, MUNSS and SPSS are delighted to invite you to our Annual Ball - returning for our second joint celebration, and promising our most magical night yet.

Sat 8th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Melbourne Pro-Am [Touranment[
8th August 10am - 9th August 5:30pm
Arts West
Melbourne's Largest Inperson debating comp!
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!

Sun 9th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Call for Applications | Unfolding: an Art Writers Group
27th July noon - 9th August noon
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
The George Paton Gallery will host a fortnightly workshop series, Unfolding:, throughout Semester 2 for emerging art writers, critics and artists. Participants will respond to the theme "The State of the Arts", developing a new piece of writing for p
Melbourne Pro-Am [Touranment[
8th August 10am - 9th August 5:30pm
Arts West
Melbourne's Largest Inperson debating comp!

Mon 10th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Tue 11th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Book Club Week 3 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room 101, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 3 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!

Wed 12th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Pub Trivia
6pm - 9pm
The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Calling all Histoy Buffs!! Are you overly confident in your ability to guarantee your team victory? What about your to answer common to niche history facts? Join us at the Clyde Hotel on Wednesday the 12th!!

Thu 13th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
House of Peace ( week 3 )
5pm - 7pm
Law building, room 223
Trivia Night
6:30pm - 9pm
Clyde Hotel 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Classic pub trivia, but with a STEAM twist! Join us for a night of questions and hopefully correct answers Free drinks and Hot Chips included, bring your friends!
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Fri 14th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Sanguosha(汉服三国杀局)
5pm - 8pm
TBA
Play the famous Chinese tabletop game Sanguosha.
Poker Tournament Round 2
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sat 15th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.
A Chorus Line
7pm - 9pm
Union House Theatre, Level 2, Arts and Culture Building (159)

Sun 16th August

2026 UMSU Art Prize: Entries Now Open
6th July midnight - 16th August midnight
The UMSU Art Prize returns in 2026 to celebrate the legacy of artistic talent and creative labour in Australian student unionism. Entries close Sunday 16 August, midnight.

Mon 17th August

CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Tue 18th August

CAKE Club AGM
noon - 2pm
TBC
CAKE Club AGM (with snacks provided)
Directing for Theatre
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Wed 19th August

Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Thu 20th August

Cantonese Class 2
6pm - 8pm

Fri 21st August

Mahjong Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
Market Hall Activity Rooms
Join us for weekly mahjong! Check our location and times on our instagram @wom_unimelb - Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Poker Tournament Round 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
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