Arts & Culture

Prodigal son: Melbourne musician Michael Paynter makes good in Jesus Christ Superstar
Melbourne is no stranger to productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
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New exhibition Fresh! gives insights in upcoming craft makers
Craft Victoria presents Fresh! from February 1 to March 8 – an exhibition showing the skills of some of the best graduating Victorian craft, design and fine arts students.
Read MoreThe doctor is out right now
Photographed circa 1910, this mansion with distinguished Corinthian columns was found at 182 Collins St (now 41 Collins St, Collins Place Plaza) and, from 1872 until 1910, it was the home and surgery of notable doctor and politician-about-town, Louis Lawrence Smith.
Read MoreGifts to support local artisans this holiday season
Craft Victoria offers a range of jewellery, serving ware, drinkware and textiles by Australian artists and makers, which will add a handcrafted touch to your gift-giving this year.
Read MoreTumble through Melbourne’s civic history at The Museum of Falling
The City of Melbourne presents its latest exhibition at the City Gallery, The Museum of Falling, running until February 2025.
Read MoreFrom sly grog to flat whites: the hidden histories of Melbourne’s lanes
Melbourne’s lanes are celebrated worldwide for their street art, cafes and character-filled charm but rewind a hundred years, and these bluestone lanes had a much darker past.
Read MoreFed Square the place to be for Christmas
This festive season, Fed Square is lighting up with vibrant free events and activities including carolling choirs, live performances, nostalgic Christmas films, free gift wrapping and more.
Read MoreHosier Lane is ugly, dangerous and depraved
Imagine being a primary school teacher with a group of Grade Four students, exploring Australia’s number one Instagram spot, Hosier Lane, the best free tourist attraction in Australia as voted by Lonely Planet.
Read MoreSocial enterprise Scarf to host two pop-up dinners at Liminal
Melbourne-based not-for-profit Scarf has been transforming lives through hospitality since 2010, empowering young people from asylum seeker, refugee and migrant backgrounds with practical training, mentoring, and paid work experience in Melbourne restaurants.
Read More“The Old Tin Shed”: hated by many, missed by few
Taken in the early 1960s, this image displays a humble wood and galvanised iron shed on the corner of Little Bourke and Elizabeth streets.
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Releasing the spirit of LEGO
