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Event calendar
Melbourne is full of literary activity with something happening every night of the week. Explore the calendar below, use the category tags to focus in on what you like or use our search box to zero in on your interests.
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The Dandy Slam: Imagining Home
22 June 2019
Emerging Writers
An evening of electrifying performances from Dandenong’s rising literary stars.
Closer to the Moon
22 June 2019
Emerging Writers
A night of performances, poetry and projection celebrating our connection to the Moon – astrological,...
Melbourne Book Market
23 June 2019
Melbourne Book Market
One of Melbourne’s most beloved book markets comes to the Market.
Writing Sex Work
23 June 2019
Emerging Writers
Public conversations about sex work are slowly shifting due to the tireless advocacy of sex workers...
Guided Meditation: Dealing with Distraction
23 June 2019
Emerging Writers
Start Sunday with a guided meditation by A—SPACE, designed to help you refocus and refresh.
Writing as a Political Act
23 June 2019
Emerging Writers
From climate justice to public housing, how can our writing engage with the issues that affect us?
Ask Me Anything: Maria Tumarkin
23 June 2019
Emerging Writers
These sessions provide an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most...
New Masculinities
23 June 2019
Emerging Writers
Four emerging writers share how they are opposing and exposing toxic and patriarchal forms of masculinity...