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Events in August

Forthcoming Events

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.
Scholars Program (Applications Open)
27th July midnight - 8th August 11:59pm
The University of Melbourne, Parkville
The Scholars Program is an 8-week educational fellowship designed to introduce participants to key ideas on how to use their careers and other resources to improve the world as effectively as possible.
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
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
SiRE Coffee Catch Up
11am - 12:30pm
House of Cards, Parkville campus
Calling all Renewable Energy enthusiasts (and FREE coffee enthusiasts)! 🌍💡 Join our social event to chat over coffee and snacks!
Thrift Market
11am - 2pm
Level 1, Building 168
AGM
noon - 2pm
Alan Gilbert Rom L1-109
Student Institution of Mihoyo Players has invited you to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the AGM you will have your chance to run for a position on the club committee, vote for next year’s committee。
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!
YCS Welcome Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Alan Gilbert Building, Level 1, Rooms 102 & 103
Get-to-know-everyone for new/ returning members.
Cantonese Class 1
6pm - 8pm
PAR-263-L4-421-Flexible Learning Space (42)
Movie Night
6pm - 9pm
Glyn Davis Building – The Malaysian Theatre (PAR-133-B1-B121)
You've survived Week 1. That's enough reason to celebrate. 🍿🎬 Bring your friends, grab some snacks, and take a break from the start-of-semester chaos (before it becomes mid-semester chaos).
MUE WELCOME NIGHT
6pm - 9pm
GIC esports internet cafe
MUE'S semester 2 welcome night
Trivia Night Media Trivia Night
6pm - 8pm
The Clyde Hotel, Saloon Room
Week 2 Screening: Fleabag (2016)
6pm - 8:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry Building
⭐️📰🛳️ M-ASS PRESENTS: NEWS CRUISE 🛳️📰⭐
6:30pm - 11pm
131 Harbour Esplanade
The biggest headline of the semester is here... Grab your crew, clear your schedule, and get ready to set sail for a night of unforgettable memories aboard News Cruise !! 🌊🗞️
Akkadian Tablet Making
6:30pm - 9pm
Room 455 Arts West
Learnt how to write in Akkadian - whatever catchphrase you wish to immortalise into clay!
The Chariot's Trivia After Dark
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Babel Building (PAR 139), Room 303
Come kick off the semester with a round of winter trivia! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a prize for first place!
Trivia Night
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Clyde Hotel
Put your knowledge to the test at MUR's annual Trivia Night! Enjoy a night of food, friendly competition and a raffle with the chance to win some great prizes!!
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!
Week 2: 'The Odyssey' @ The Astor
6:30pm - 9:30pm
1 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182
THATS RIGHT FOLKS! YOU ASKED AND WE DELIVERED. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S THE ODYSSEY IN 70MM AT THE ASTOR!

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.
Scholars Program (Applications Open)
27th July midnight - 8th August 11:59pm
The University of Melbourne, Parkville
The Scholars Program is an 8-week educational fellowship designed to introduce participants to key ideas on how to use their careers and other resources to improve the world as effectively as possible.
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
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
Sunrise hike: You Yangs Regional Park
7am - 9am
You Yangs Regional Park
Join us for an early morning hike at You Yangs Regional Park!
Breakfast with ASA
10am - noon
Level 4, Student Pavilion, Building 162, Parkville Campus.
Breakfast with ASA!
Charity & Chill
noon - 3pm
South Lawn, Parkville
Come to South Lawn on Friday 12-3pm, chat effective giving with us, and try a free scoop from Fluffy Torpedo - Fine Ice Cream!
Press Play Festival: Let's Play
1pm - 3:15pm
Guild Theatre
Magic Workshop
2pm - 4pm
1888 Building L1 102;141
Discover the Key Card, one of the oldest and most fundamental principles in card magic. With no difficult sleight of hand, it forms the basis of countless card revelations, mind-reading effects, and card-control techniques.
MUE weekly gaming
2pm - 5pm
PAR-183-G-G20-COLLABORATIVE LEARNING SPACE
MUE's weekly gaming session
MTech Special General Meeting
3pm - 5pm
TBC
MTech Semester 2 2026 Special General Meeting
Week 2 Screening - The Graduate (1967)
3pm - 6:30pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry (Building 115)
Card Crew Weekly Meetup
4pm - 7pm
PAR-189-G-G02-Activity G02
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!
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:)
Mechanical Engineering Student Society AGM
4pm - 6pm
Alan Gilbert (Building 104), L1, Room 124 (Flexible Learning Space)
Have your say in the future of MESS! 🔧❤️ Join us at our AGM as we reflect on the past year, elect the 2027 committee, and discuss what’s ahead for the club. We hope to see you there!
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!
Speed Friending
4pm - 6pm
Room 208, McCoy Building
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.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026- Indian Graduate Researchers Society
5pm - 6:30pm
Manhari hall, Melbourne Connect
We strongly encourage all members to participate, whether by attending, voting or standing for a role.
Trivia Night
5pm - 7pm
Alan Gilbert Building Room GO1, G02, G03
Join the NZSS for a kiwi trivia night. Food, drinks, and prizes to be won!
TSA AGM 2026
5pm - 6pm
PAR-263-L2-219-Q219 (60)
The Next Chapter Starts With You!
Language Exchange Club Semester 2 Meet the Hosts
5:30pm - 7pm
PAR-153-L1-158-Flexible Learning Space
Come meet the amazing hosts of the Language Exchange club! That's right, the people who lead your lessons and guide your language learning journey. Join us for a night of games and food as we celebrate the cultural diversity of the student body!
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!
ROC Karaoke Night
6pm - 9pm
Marche Board Game Cafe (63 A'Beckett St)
🎶 KARAOKE TIME !!!
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.
MYSA Welcome Night
7:45pm - 9:15pm
Asian Beer Cafe
MYSA Welcome Night

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.
Scholars Program (Applications Open)
27th July midnight - 8th August 11:59pm
The University of Melbourne, Parkville
The Scholars Program is an 8-week educational fellowship designed to introduce participants to key ideas on how to use their careers and other resources to improve the world as effectively as possible.
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
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
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!
Food Adventure
11am - 3pm
South Lawn
2026 S2 YUMCHA
1:45pm - 3pm
Secret Kitchen, 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
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.
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
Prinny Lap
7am - 9am
Princes Park Parkville
Join us for a Lap of Princes Park, running or walking, and a coffee after.
Week 3 Crepes Catchup
noon - 2pm
Carte Crepes
Grab a $7 voucher from us and enjoy some crepes or drinks while you catch up with fellow members!
Ring of Choir Rehearsal
4pm - 5:30pm
Market Hall (Building 189), Room 102
Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)
AniManga Society Welcome Party!
5pm - 8pm
Market Hall, Ground floor
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
Monday Maker Meetups Media Monday Maker Meetup
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room 158, Chemistry Building West Wing (Building 153)
A weekly hangout to chill, talk about games, work on/show our progress on games we’re making, and have fun!
Amnesty Unimelb Bar Night
7pm - 9pm
Prince Alfred Carlton
Join us for a social night with the club. Meet up with current and new fellow members and enjoy a fun evening together! No prior involvement with Amnesty is needed.

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.
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
Learn to Scream Masterclass
3:15am - 5:45am
BUILDING 199 (STOP 1) STUDIO 304
Ever wanted to learn how to scream or need to let out some rage? Join the RAMS learn to scream vocal masterclass!
Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
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!
Weekly Meeting!
1pm - 4pm
Market Hall, Room G02
A chill hangout with llama's (of the plushie variety), snacks and good vibes.
Delivering complex project across Melbourne, Australia and the World
5:30pm - 7pm
Kwong Lee Dow Building, Room 219
SAPS Trivia Night
6pm - 8:30pm
Ida Bar, Level 1, Building 168
SAPS Yearly Trivia Night in Semester 2, @ Ida Bar! Bring your friends or bring yourself for a relaxing night of trivia fun with friends!
MUPS Welcome to Semester Trivia Pub Night
7pm - 10pm
Prince Alfred Carlton
Join MUPS for our annual night of trivia, drinks, and snacks at PAs! Make new friends, tick off a uni bucket list, and potentially go down in the MUPS hall of fame.
Trivia Night
7:30pm - 9:30pm
167 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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.
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
TRACT Office Tour
10:45am - noon
6 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
Join The Urban Collective for an exclusive visit to Tract’s Southbank office and gain an inside look at professional practice in the built-environment industry.
Seminar Series: A/Prof Duane Hamacher
1pm - 2pm
Room 260, David Caro Building
Have you ever touched a meteorite? Join us for a seminar with A/Prof Duane Hamacher who specialises in Cultural Astronomy!
SGM
1:30pm - 3pm
Student Pavilion - PAR-162-L2-206-Activity Room
Creative Literature and Writing Society | Special General Meeting
2pm - 3pm
Student Pavilion, Level 2, Activity Room 205
Intimacy Coordination
2pm - 4pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Week 3 Movie Night - Castle in the Sky
3pm - 5pm
Rowden White (Rowdy) Library, Student Pavilion Level 3
Weekly General Knowledge Trivia
5pm - 6pm
Ross McKay Courtyard
Weekly friendly trivia competition
ESSS Movie Night: Sharknado
5:30pm - 8pm
FRITZ LOEWE THEATRE
Join us for a screening of Sharknado!
Movie Night
5:30pm - 7:30pm
PAR-148A-L3-353-Interactive Cinema Space (60)
Grab some popcorn and join AAYA Unimelb for a fun night of Asian cinema, culture and good company. Come watch, connect and unwind!
A.S.S. & MASS Poker Night
6pm - 10pm
The Promenade
ASS & MASS Poker Night @ The Promenade Docklands
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Networking Night
6pm - 8:30pm
PAR-142-G-G51-Kimpton Room
Come and join us for a night of networking with Ecology, Zoology and Marine Biology postgraduate students, lecturers and researchers!
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!!
Wine society logo Welcome Wine Night @ The Alderman
6pm - 8pm
The Alderman
The Wine Society welcomes you back for another semester of wine education and appreciation!
ESSS Post Movie Night Clyde
7:30pm - 9:45pm
The Clyde Hotel
Drinks, chats, and good company.

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.
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
MULTIPLES! Stamp Making with Christina Darras
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join Christina Darras for this special stamp making workshop, Thursday 13 August, 1-3PM!
Pancake Party
1pm - 2:30pm
Physics Courtyard, David Caro Building (under the ramp)
Craving a sweet treat? Come to our Pancake Party on Thursday 13th August! Enjoy some delicious pancakes with toppings all for free! 🥞
House of Peace ( week 3 )
5pm - 7pm
Law building, room 223
Vaanga vilaiyaadalaam
5pm - 8pm
Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building
New semester. New memories. New besties? Kick off the semester with the ultimate chill night! 🎉 Come vibe with us over board games, team games, karaoke, pizza, tote bag painting, and plenty of laughs.
Encanto Movie Night - Book Club X Hispanic Society
5:30pm - 8:30pm
G04, Old Geology Building
Come along for movie night! Snacks provided.
Destination: You
6pm - 9pm
Kwong Lee Dow Building Room 409
A latenight craft event to create cute trinkets that represent you!
Pub Night!!!
6pm - 10pm
The Clyde
Join us at the Clyde to connect with your fellow anth nerds! Meet your committee while you're at it ig (pls come say hi) Get your FREE link below https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ants-pub-night-tickets-1996425926689?aff=oddtdtcreator
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)
Melbourne French Theatre - Week 3 event "Il était un petit navire" - week 3 event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
La Maison de Maître, Carlton
Stranded by a ferry strike, six strangers gamble on a dubious boat ride to freedom—only to end up lost at sea, out of fuel, and sinking. As secrets surface, this dark comedy skewers greed, power, and moral compromise with razor-sharp wit.

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.
UMSU Elections 2026: Nominations Open
27th July noon - 14th August noon
Collage Workshop at the Rowdy
1pm - 3pm
Rowden White Library, L2 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd
Free collage workhsop at the Rowden White Library
DARES AGM
1pm - 2pm
A1 Theatre, Old Engineering (PAR-173)
Join us for our Annual General Meeting. Come along to vote or run for the new positions in Executive and General Committee.
Week 3 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
Mahjong @ Ida Bar
5pm - 7pm
Ida Bar
Join us for night mahjong at Ida Bar! Snacks provided, beginners always welcome:)
Sanguosha(汉服三国杀局)
5pm - 8pm
TBA
Play the famous Chinese tabletop game Sanguosha.
Case Interview Prep - Employability Workshop
6pm - 8pm
TBC
Prepare for consulting and technology recruitment with MTech's Case Interview Prep workshop. Gain hands-on experience through mock assessment centre activities and one-on-one interview practice, while receiving personalised feedback from peers and me
Poker Tournament Round 2
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Weekly Caregroup Meetings
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Spot room 3012 & room 5015
Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings, where we have dinner and discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!
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.
Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
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

Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building
Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!
Ring of Choir Rehearsal
4pm - 5:30pm
Student Pavilion, Room 205
Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)
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
Mahjong Monday
6pm - 9pm
Room G10, The Old Quad
A regular social where mahjong is played and vegan snacks are supplied!
Christian Union AGM
6:45pm - 8pm
Latham Theatre, Redmond Barry

Tue 18th August

Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
80th Indian Independence Day Celebration
11:30am - 2:30pm
Activity Room G02, Building 189, Unimelb Parkville Campus
Celebrate India's 80th Independence Day at the University of Melbourne!
Asian Drinks Workshop
noon - 2pm
PAR-148A-L3-353-Interactive Cinema Space (60)
Shake, stir and sip your way through Asia! Join AAYA Unimelb for a hands-on workshop making popular Asian drinks and meeting new people.
Book Club Week 4 Meeting
noon - 2pm
Room 102, Market Hall Building (Building 189)
Come along to our Week 4 meeting! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats. + Free food!
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

Boulder Night
5pm - 8pm
Urban Climb Collingwood
Bouldering night at Urban Climb Collingwood!
Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
RAMS Pub Night
6pm - 9pm
The Queensberry Hotel
Trivia Night
6:45pm - 8:45pm
The Clyde Hotel
Polish up on your knowledge before our trivia night!

Thu 20th August

Crochet Jewellery Workshop
1pm - 3pm
Rowden White Library, L3 Student Pavilion, Bldg 162 Monash Rd
Make your own crochet jewellery at this free workshop.
Yarra River Cruise
4pm - 6pm
2 Banana Alley, Melbourne VIC 3004
IPEP-HSN SKILLS EXPO!
5:45pm - 8pm
Collaborative Learning Hib E805, Level 8, Medical Building (Building 181)
This isn’t your average sit-there-and-yawn lecture 🥱 — this is full-on hands-on learning (‼) with stations run by students from all different health disciplines. Come roll up your sleeves, pick up some practical skills, and meet new friends!
Cantonese Class 2
6pm - 8pm
PAR-263-L4-421-Flexible Learning Space (42)
Tastings 2026 — Performance Group A
6pm - 7:30pm
Guild Theatre
Come see how students interpret this year's theme of Classic! Will they honour, reinvent... Or disrupt?
Tastings Classic
6pm - 7:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (159) Parkville Campus

Fri 21st August

Week 4 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
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:)
Tastings 2026 — Performance Group B
6pm - 7:30pm
Guild Theatre
Come see how students interpret this year's theme of Classic! Will they honour, reinvent... Or disrupt?
Tastings Classic
6pm - 7:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (159) Parkville Campus
Poker Tournament Round 3
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Weekly Caregroup Meetings
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Spot room 3012 & room 5015
Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings, where we have dinner and discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 22nd August

Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
Tastings 2026 — Performance Group A
2pm - 3:30pm
Guild Theatre
Come see how students interpret this year's theme of Classic! Will they honour, reinvent... Or disrupt?
Tastings Classic
2pm - 3:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (159) Parkville Campus
Tastings 2026 — Performance Group B
4pm - 5:30pm
Guild Theatre
Come see how students interpret this year's theme of Classic! Will they honour, reinvent... Or disrupt?
Tastings Classic
4pm - 5:30pm
Guild Theatre, Level 2, Arts & Cultural Building (159) Parkville Campus

Mon 24th August

Ring of Choir Rehearsal
4pm - 5:30pm
Location TBA
Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Laby Theatre, David Caro
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Tue 25th August

Weekly Workshop
10am - 12:30pm
Book Club Week 5 @Rowden White
noon - 2pm
Rowden White Library
We're moving our Week 5 Meeting over to Rowden White Library! Everyone is welcome for any book-themed chats + Free food!
Ritual Objects with Claire
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join artist Claire de Carteret for this special clay workshop in the Arts Lab.

Wed 26th August

Beginner W_acking Course
6pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Annual General Meeting
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Forum Theatre, Arts West
Want to have your say in the next History Society committee? Or even be IN the next History Society committee? Join us for our Annual General Meeting!!

Thu 27th August

Grant Writing with Caspar Connolly
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Join Caspar Connolly for this Grant Writing workshop for artists!
Honours & Masters Information Session
3pm - 5pm
The Spot 1022
Honours & Masters Info Session

Fri 28th August

Week 5 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
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
Southbank Women's Self-Defence classes, on select Fridays 4-5pm throughout the semester!
Poker Tournament Round 4
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Weekly Caregroup Meetings
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Spot room 3012 & room 5015
Join us in our weekly caregroup meetings, where we have dinner and discuss about the Bible. All are welcome!

Sat 29th August

Weekly Worship Service
10am - 1pm
FBE Prest Theatre & room 205
Join us for our weekly worship service to learn more about Jesus!
Wonderstruck Ball
7pm - midnight
The Hall at Welcome to Brunswick
The Unimelb Swifties’ Society is enchanted to invite you to the fourth annual UMSS gala… the Wonderstruck Ball ✨🏰💜 These memories will break our fall and we GUARANTEE you’ll be blushing all the way home 🤭🫶 Saturday 29th August, 7pm-12am

Mon 31st August

Embodied Story – Creative Writing & Movement Workshop
1:30pm - 3pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus
Diversity in Physics Coffee Catch Up
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Castro's Kiosk, David Caro Building
Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow physics enthusiasts over free hot beverages? Join us at the Diversity in Physics coffee catch ups every even week Monday! Open to all postgrads, undergrads and academics interested in physics!
Ring of Choir Rehearsal
4pm - 5:30pm
Location TBA
Come sing with us at our weekly rehearsals!! No experience required :)
Pig Feast: Colonialism in Our Time (Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita) Film Screening
5pm - 7pm
Interactive Cinema Space, Room 353, Arts West - North Wing (Building 148a)
A screening of a currently popular Indonesian Human Rights film called 'Pesta Babi: Kolonialisme di Zaman Kita', the struggle of Indigenous communities in the South Papua.
CU Monday Nights
5:15pm - 7:30pm
Laby Theatre, David Caro
Acting for Theatre
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rehearsal Room, Level 3, Arts & Cultural Building (bldg. 159), Parkville Campus

Thu 3rd September

Everything Paper: a paper making workshop with Caspar Connolly
1pm - 3pm
Arts Lab, Level 1, Arts & Cultural Building, (Building 159) University of Melbourne
Learn how to turn discarded material into paper with this hands-on workshop!
Student Led Lecture Night
5:30pm - 7pm
JH Michell Theatre (PAR-160-G-G01)
Whether you want to give a lecture on your favourite niche historical topic, or listen to someone else's, we'd love if you would join us for our semesterly Student-Led Lecture Night in Week 9. See you there!
Cantonese Class 3
6pm - 8pm

Fri 4th September

Week 6 Screening - TBA
3pm - 6:30pm
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 5
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
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