Five Free July Events in Melbourne

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There's no reason to let the winter blues get you down when Melbourne is jam-packed full of free entertainment this July. You can read about some of the more celebrated winter events in these Weekend Notes articles - Docklands Winter Fireworks and Open House Melbourne . But read on to find how to keep your cold, hard cash in your wallet along with your credit cards, while you soak up five free events from the worlds of art, multicultural celebrations, science, light displays and literature.
[SECTION]Fresh Science in the Pub[/SECTION]


Science and pubs may seem like unlikely bedfellows, but a stimulating discussion about scientific concepts over a pint or a shared bottle sounds like an interesting event to me. Fresh Science has been searching the country for top early-career scientists and now 12 of Australia's brightest are coming to Melbourne to share their stories of discovery. Thankfully they don't subscibe to the popular view of science. They eschew the lecture hall in favour of the local and they're not averse to innovative presentation strategies like interpretive dance and rhyming.

When: Monday 22 July at 6pm
Where: Upstairs at the Duke of Kent, 293 La Trobe Street, Melbourne.
Bookings: Please email [email protected]

[SECTION]Gertrude Street Projection Festival[/SECTION]


The 6th annual Gertrude Street Projection Festival will be injecting some much needed illumination into the depths of a Melbourne winter. This community event is a creative collaboration between artists, traders, community groups and local residents. Over ten July nights Gertrude Street becomes a canvas for projection art which will be displayed on buildings, trees and footpaths.

When: From Friday 19 July to Sunday 28 July - 6pm to midnight each evening.
Where: Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
[SECTION]Peruvian Festival[/SECTION]


The organisers of this colourful, free family event promise to "take Melbourne on a trip to Peru". And you only have to go as far as West Melbourne for the second annual Peruvian Festival . There'll be plenty of Peruvian food, dancing, music, craft, cooking demonstrations and South American hospitality. There are indoor and outdoor activities and plenty of parking.

When: Saturday 20 July from 2pm to 11pm.
Where: Westside Events, 59 Sims Street, West Melbourne.

[SECTION]Rare Book Week[/SECTION]


Melbourne's Rare Book Week incorporates a range of literary activities with the Melbourne Rare Book Fair . Events and activities such as panel discussions, lectures, and displays from book collections include Rare Book Discovery Day @ Melbourne Museum, Treasures from the MCC Library, Retro Storytime for the children and Libri: six centuries of Italian books. You can view the program here . Entry to all events and exhibitions is free.

When: Activities from Thursday 18 to Sunday 28 July. Melbourne Rare Book Fair from Friday 26 July to Sunday 28 July.
Where: Venues vary.

[SECTION]Nite Art 2013[/SECTION]


Nite Art , Melbourne's hottest new contemporary art event premieres on Wednesday 24 July with the involvement of 56 artists, 21 galleries and 4 art precincts. There will be art walks and talks, simultaneous gallery openings and an art bar for pre and post meet-ups with people who love art.

When: Wednesday 24 July from 6pm to 11pm
Where: Across Melbourne. You can view a map of locations here and the program of events here .

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