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7 Events That You Can Attend in August in Melbourne

Are you bored and looking for some excitement? Here are some events that you can attend in August.

Future U Art Exhibit

Date: 23 July – 23 October 2021

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Times: Tuesday – Friday (11:00am – 5:00pm) | Saturday(12:30pm – 5:00pm)

Cost: Free

Details: The exhibition presents creative responses to developments in artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology. While innovation in these areas offers amazing possibilities, it also poses questions and presents challenges to our beliefs and values.

Jurrasic World by Brickman

Date: 1 April – 3 October 2021

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 9:00am – 5pm

Cost: Adult/General = $35

Details: Ryan “The Brickman” Mcnaughty unveils an epic, world-first exhibition at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre that transforms Jurrasic World – The Blockbuster franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment – Into an immersive, must-do adventure that will be the largest LEGO brick experience in Australian history.

The Collection by That’s Amore Cheese

Date: 21 August – 22 August 2021

Days: Saturday – Sunday

Times: 10:30am – 7:00pm

Cost: Adult/General = $35

Details: A two-day event showcasing all 65 types of cheeses from the That’s Amore range. Grilled cheese, masterclasses, cannoli, live music, and more.

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

Date: 27 August – 4 September 2021

Days: Monday – Saturday

Times: Monday (6:30pm – 9:00pm) | Tuesday – Saturday (7:30pm – 10:00pm)

Cost: $38 – $284

Details: John Cranko’s epic version of Shakespeare’s most heart-rending love story returns to The Australian Ballet.

European Winter Market at Rialto

Date: 18 August – 19 September 2021

Days: Wednesday – Thursday

Times: Wednesday (11:00am – 6:00pm), Thursday (11:00am – 5:00pm)

Cost: Free

Details: Come along to the Rialto European Winter Markets. There will be products from locally based makers and producers including fresh flowers, meat, eggs, honey, plus giftware suitable for Father’s Day, which is fast approaching.

Makers Market at The District

Date: 25 July – 28 November 2021

Days: Sunday

Times: 11:00am – 4pm

Cost: Free

Details: Enjoy live entertainment and creative, colourful market stalls showcasing art, craft, jewellery, fashion, homewares, gifts and delicious homemade and homegrown produce.

Chinatown Melbourne Market

Date: 16 April – 31 December 2021

Days: Friday – Saturday

Times: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Cost: Free

Details: On Fridays and Saturdays, Chinatown Melbourne Market brings you the ultimate hawker-style outdoor laneway dining experience in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD