ACTIVITIES NORTH MELBOURNE

NO NO GALLERY is a not-for-profit curator-run exhibition space in North Melbourne.

NO NO GALLERY exhibits contemporary art by emerging and established artists in a variety of media, and facilitates an evolving roster of art and related projects. Open since early 2010, NO NO GALLERY is dedicated to a dynamic, accessible and DIY approach; exhibitions and other ventures are curated and operated on a discursive project-by-project basis, including solo and curated group shows. NO NO GALLERY regularly facilitates workshops, screenings, seminars and other community-based and interactive exchanges. A small but dedicated team of wonderful volunteers helps keep NO NO GALLERY ticking and popping.

NO NO GALLERY was established and is directed by Roger Nelson. The Kulin Nations are respectfully acknowledged as the Indigenous owners of the land on which the gallery is situated.

The Melbourne Lithuanian Club (MLK) acts as a focal point for the cultural and social activities of the local Lithuanian community.

The Club has a variety of facilities that host dance, theater and choir concerts, balls, birthdays, dance rehearsals, regular Sunday luncheons, and occasionally serves as a display space for art pieces. If you would like to know more about the MLK's Lithuanian activities, please refer to the Activities page.

The MLK is part of the North Melbourne's cultural hub, just a short tram ride from the city. This makes it an ideal venue for organisations or individuals wanting to use MLK for their performace or function, as the club is easily accessible both during the day and at night.

The Australian Centre of Performing Arts (ACOPA) is a performing arts hub dedicated to the development of artists' creative ability and skills.

From its North Melbourne headquarters, ACOPA provides professional training, presentation and agency services. Its building houses the ACOPA teaching facilities, Club Voltaire, a theatre space and the Australian Creative Talent Agency.

ACOPA's training program includes a selection of courses in performing arts and media.

On the city fringe in North Melbourne, Gallerysmith represents and exhibits a number of high-profile artists from Australia and South-East Asia.

With three spacious exhibition venues plus a large project space, the gallery presents an innovative program of monthly changing exhibitions.

Langford120 is a buzzing contemporary art gallery complex comprising of four naturally lit, large galleries. It is home to the international Global Centre for Drawing and the Metaspace International.

The exhibition space, located at 120 Langford Street, North Melbourne, is a large, newly refurbished warehouse designed for flexible use.

Langford120 aims to provide a variety of exhibiting opportunities for established and emerging artists so that their contribution to art will reach a greater audience in Australia and overseas. For enquiries contact the directors on 03 9328 8658.

Operated by the Melbourne Library Service, the North Melbourne Library is a vibrant community space which welcomes up to 15,000 visitors each month.

The library has meeting rooms for hire by community groups, a gallery and projections, free internet and word processing facilities. Its collections include community languages, extensive music and film collections on CD and DVD, local history, reference, non-fiction and fiction for all tastes.

Public programs support lifelong learning and include programs for children and families, book groups and other events on a range of subjects, a home library service to housebound residents, reference and homework help services, and 24-hour access via the website's virtual library service.

Arena stages live performances for children aged five to 25 years, celebrating the diverse, complex and ever-changing experience of its young audiences.

The company was established in 1996, with an artistic vision founded on the belief that theatre creates a space that is surprising, alive, fertile, explosive, dangerous and inspiring.

Housed in the historic North Melbourne Town Hall, Arts house plays an important role in the cultural fabric of Melbourne. A leading voice in contemporary arts, Arts House programs and presents an innovative and experimental range of work, from performances, festivals, visual art and community projects, that challenge and entertain audiences. 

Head to their website to view what is happening at Arts House this month.  

Club Voltaire is a unique and wonderfully eccentric theatre space that hosts a dynamic array of Melbourne's emerging and established artists and acts.

From theatre to burlesque, musical acts, dance, cabaret and more, every night at Club Voltaire has something new and exciting to offer audiences.

Located just off North Melbourne's bustling Errol Street, Club Voltaire is an intimate theatre space with shows every Wednesday to Sunday evening.