Bookings open 10 June for Prive, the Reine Team’s intimate 24-seat cocktail bar inside the heritage-listed Safe Deposit Building. Classic cocktails, moody interiors, and a direct link to Reine & La Rue.

Melbourne International Games Week returns for 10 days in October 2026, bringing industry conferences, public showcases, and family events to the CBD. Here's what to expect.

Nani Puspasari's 'Things I Carried Quietly' at Counihan Gallery blends ceramics, painting and a growing community memory project, free until 19 July 2026.

Gareth Whitton picks three. Hugh Allen has a sourdough go-to. Broadsheet’s latest guide asks 15 chefs to name Melbourne’s best bread.

A 21-seat garden-inspired cocktail bar with a reimagined Japanese Slipper, seasonal drinks and picnic snacks opens above 7 Alfred in Melbourne's heritage CBD.

Knox residents can discuss safety concerns and crime prevention directly with local police at a free community forum on 11 June 2026 at the Knox Civic Centre. No registration required.

Drop in for a casual chat with your local councillor about anything on your mind - from playground upgrades to development applications. Free, no booking needed, 6 June at The Learning Bank.

Cote Basque, Andrew McConnell's wood-fired Basque grill in a heritage laneway, leads a list of eight new dining spots opening in the CBD this winter, alongside Sergio's and Smith & Deli.

Forty-three VCE visual arts graduates from across Victoria are showing at The Ian Potter Centre until 19 July. Free entry. Works span ceramics, oil pastels, fashion and digital media.