What's on at RACV Club

2024 AFL Season, Boxing Day Test Match Cricket and other events at the MCG | Tickets from $200 per person

Watch the footy in style this season from the comfort of RACV Club’s suite at the iconic MCG. Purchase individual tickets or consider booking the suite for a special occasion.
 

Prices are inclusive of food & beverage and tickets to the match.

Wed 1 May | 7pm – 9:30pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

We welcome the Mina Yu Trio to provide your perfect night-time jazz fix. Originally from South Korea, Mina made her name as a pianist playing the most prestigious venues of the USA after she moved to New York City in 2010. A prodigal talent, Melbourne is lucky to be the current home of Mina and RACV Club’s very own Wine Bar now plays host! Let us deliver you the perfect nightcap to break up your busy week.

Wed 1 May | 8am – 9:30am | Level 2, City Club | $50 per person | $375 for table of 8

Executive Life coach Shannah Kennedy and former Sportsgirl CEO Colleen Callander present Elevate – the groundbreaking book that empowers you to rise from ordinary to extraordinary one step at a time. Books available to purchase at the event.

Tickets include hot breakfast, tea and coffee and presentation. 

Thu 2 May | 6pm - 9pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $150 per person

A perfect Mother’s Day gift! Be prepared to experience something you’ve never done before, a group makeup lesson, with you applying makeup to your own gorgeous face. You’ll learn what will suit you and your features, and building your skill level as you work through each feature. No need to bring a thing – everything is supplied.

Ticket includes instructed class, products, drinks and canapes. 

Weekly from Thu 2 May | 7pm – 8pm | Group Fitness Room, City Club | $20 per person, per lesson

Unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl and kick up your heels with our exhilarating line dancing lessons! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our classes offer a fun and energetic atmosphere where you can learn the latest moves and classic steps.

Suitable for all ages and skill sets. No partner required.

Sat 4 May | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Private Dining Room, City Club | $130 per person

Celebrate the Gallery Lounge exhibition Performing Nature and join us for an intimate three-course lunch with the artists Robert Ashton, Murray Fredericks, and Prue Stent. Hear from each of the artists, sip outstanding wine, and delight in culinary masterpieces made in response to the artworks.

Ticket includes three-course lunch, beverages, and artist talk.

Choose from two sessions: Mon 6 May, 12pm-1:30pm or Tue 7 May, 5pm-6:30pm |RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort | $100 per person

Delve into a culinary exploration with Chefs Himanshu Sharda and Lalit Khumar at this cooking masterclass. Uncover the secrets of crafting curry sauce and master the art of creating flavorful curry without unnecessary complexity.

Waitlist only | Tue 7 May | 11am-12pm | St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders St, Melbourne | Free for RACV Club members & guests

Experience history and grandeur at St Paul's Cathedral. Designed by renowned architect William Butterfield, this neo-Gothic masterpiece stands as a symbol of Christian Melbourne's heritage. From its humble beginnings as a corn market to the consecration in 1891, it has a fascinating story.

Free for club members. $5 donation to cathedral is encouraged.

Wed 8 May 1pm-3pm | Theatrette, City Club | $30 per person 

The Lost City of Melbourne is an independent feature documentary, featuring rare archival film and photography. This film is a revelatory work that allows its audience to reimagine the former glory of the lost city of Melbourne, before Whelan The Wrecker’s demolition blitz began.

Ticket includes welcome drink and movie snacks

Mon 6 May | 11:30am-1pm | Level 2, City Club | Free for Club members & guests

Coral Expeditions will showcase their range of small group cruises onboard their purpose-built expedition ships. Explore unique itineraries led by the experts to the Kimberley, Tasmania, and the remote regions of Sumatra, Borneo and beyond.

Hosted by RACV Travel & Experiences. Beverages, canapes and special offers available on the day.

Tue 7 May | 10:30am – 12pm | Club Library, Healesville Country Club & Resort | $70 per person

A new Book Group is starting at our beautiful Country Club. The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. A book group is a wonderful way to meet like-minded Club Members and enjoy the reading of novels together. This initial session will give members a chance to select books for the year, get information from Club staff, and meet fellow bookworm Members!

Thu 9 May | 6pm-9pm | Billiards Room, City Club | $20 per person

Calling all aspiring and novice players that our next Social 8-Ball night is coming! Three-time World Champion and resident professional, Robby Foldvari, will be supervising the night. Unique RACV Club format.
 
Minimum of two matches and prizes to be won.

Waitlist only | Sat 11 May | 2pm-4pm | Club Pavilion, City Club | $100 per person

Back by popular demand, Sam from Flo & Co is back with her signature Bubbles and Bouquets class. Bring your mum along and learn how to create beautifully blooming centerpieces using fresh locally sourced florals.

Ticket includes bubbles, canapes and your take home masterpieces.

Mon 13 May | 10:30am – 12pm | Banyalla Lounge, Healesville Country Club & Resort | Free for Club Members

From the start of April, a Chess group will be hosted in our stunning Banyalla Lounge. Meet fellow Club Members for a friendly game or two over coffee and enjoy the tranquil surrounds of the Club. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn a new game, or improve your game in the most comfortable of settings.

Tuesday 14 May | 10am-11am | Gallery Lounge 

Steeped in Conversation is a welcoming community where members come together over a cup of their favorite warm beverage to connect, chat, and build meaningful relationships.

Discover new friends, shared interests, and engage in inspiring conversations with fellow members.

Wed 15 May | 6pm – 8pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

Melbourne-born saxophonist Richard Pavlidis is back at the Wine Bar for an additional show as he leads his trio at this perfect midweek unwind. Ask our staff for a recommendation and enjoy a sample of Melbourne’s finest music with drink-in-hand.

Thu 16 May | 11am – 12pm | Level 2, City Club | $15 per person

The World’s Fairs have inspired the sharing of culture, the development of societies, and the imaginations of millions of visitors across the years. Join Kenneth Park to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the unveiling of the Eifel Tower at the ‘Exposition Universelle’ and discover more about this incredible global showcase that continues to this very day.

Ticket includes lecture and tea/coffee.

This event is suitable for singles

Fri 17 May | 11am – 1pm | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per person

The Hunt for Red October plunges viewers into a high-stakes Cold War thriller as a rogue Soviet submarine, the Red October, triggers a desperate chase between superpowers. With tensions soaring, both sides race to uncover its secrets to prevent disaster.

Sun 19 May | 2pm – 4:30pm | Grand Conservatory, Healesville Country Club and Resort | $90 per person

Ideal for all skill levels, this step-by-step workshop will be an afternoon of fun whether you're painting solo, on a date, or with friends! Your talented host will lead you brushstroke-by-brushstroke until you’ve finished the featured artwork.

Ticket includes drinks, canapes, and your take home masterpiece.

Waitlist only | Wed 22 May | 10am-12pm | Fox Classic Car Museum, 749-755 Collins St, Docklands | $30 per person

Following on from our last tour in August, experience a completely different Lyndsay Fox collection of rare and prestigious vehicles, featuring timeless classics from Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, and more.

Ticket includes exclusive use of museum, guided tour, and car parking.

Thu 23 May | 5:45pm – 8:30pm | Library, City Club | $35 per person

Following on from her runaway best-seller A Mother's Story, Rosie’s new book “Hope”, shares the stories of those who have inspired her to keep going, and given her hope when she needed it most. In this heartfelt, and at times heartbreaking memoir, Rosie tells how she found the light on her darkest days and how she found the hope to carry on.

Ticket includes drinks, canapes, and book signing. 

Fri 1 Mar – Fri 24 May 2024 | RACV City Club, Gallery Lounge

This exhibition features Robert Ashton, Honey Long & Prue Stent and Murray Fredericks, and how their work combines both performance while exploring nature. Through the lens of photography, these artists engage with the natural world through a performance of bodies, endurance, and intricate artist intervention.

^{Image credit: Murray Fredericks, Blaze #22, Packers Lake, Great Darling Anabranch, 2023, digital pigment print on cotton rag, 120 x 150cm. Courtesy the artist and ARC ONE Gallery.}

Wed 29 May | 6pm – 8pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

Settle in with a glass of wine or recline on the couch with a Manhattan. Midweek Jazz returns for another fortnightly sample of Melbourne’s finest live music. We welcome back Wine Bar regulars Lucas Evans and his Orlando Combo quartet.
Adam Orlando on guitar, Adrian Perger on vocals/trumpet/piano, Enzo Ruberto on double bass, and Lucas Evans on drums.

Fri 31 May| 10:30am – 11:30am | Club Room, Level 2 | $15 per person

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to bingo, the anticipation, strategy, and fun are endless. Bring your friends along to our Monthly Bingo and brace yourself for a riveting bingo experience. Prizes to be won!

Ticket includes four games, tea and coffee.

Sat 1 Jun | 2pm-4pm | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per person

Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

This film is rated PG. Ticket includes popcorn and juice/soft drink. 

Sun 2 Jun | 2pm-4:30pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $90 per person

In this easy, introductory session, attendees will explore the fundamental techniques of watercolour painting step by step with guidance from a friendly expert. You'll draw inspiration from botanical elements such as flowers and leaves, building layer upon layer.

Ticket includes bubbles, light snacks, and your paintings.

Choose from two sessions: Mon 3 June, 12pm-1:30pm or Tue 4 Jun, 5pm-6:30pm | Healesville Country Club & Resort | $100 per person

Experience a baking masterclass with Executive Chef Himanshu Sharda, and Pastry Chef Phicha Phrainaraphanth.

Learn to bake lemonade scones, whip up some brownies, and master basic meringue. Simple, delicious, and fun!

Fri 7 June | 6pm-10pm | Puffing Billy Railway’s Belgrave Station, 1 Old Monbulk Road Belgrave | $121.50 per person 

Step back in time to the Flapper Era aboard the Puffing Billy Express! Experience the allure of the Dandenong Ranges on a 2-hour steam train journey through Melbourne’s east. Indulge in a three-course meal served amidst polished wood and antique charm. Delve into a captivating murder mystery in the historic Nobelius Packing Shed and dress to impress in 1920’s attire for a chance to win best dressed!

Sat 8 June | 6pm-11pm | Members’ Dining Room, City Club | $90 per person

Experience an evening of elegance and entertainment at our next Dinner Dance in the Members’ Dining Room. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, sip on fine wines, and dance the night away to the captivating tunes of the Baker Boys Band.
 

Ticket includes 3-course set menu. Beverages at menu prices. 

Wed 12 Jun | 7pm – 9:30pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

We welcome back the Mina Yu Trio to settle you into the evening. A prodigal talent, Melbourne is lucky to be the current home of Mina and RACV Club’s very own Wine Bar now plays host! Let us deliver you the perfect nightcap to break up your busy week.

Wed 12 Jun | 10am-12pm | 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin North, VIC, 3139 | $21 per person

Discover the timeless allure of Mont De Lancey in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Explore the Historic Homestead, gardens, St Mary's Chapel, Blacksmiths, and vintage machinery on this exclusive guided tour. The Homestead's gardens, adorned with majestic trees like the sprawling oak, offer a serene retreat, providing a beautiful backdrop.

Ticket includes exclusive guided tour and morning tea.

8 Week Course commencing Wed 12 Jun | 7pm-8pm | Group Fitness Room, City Club | $160 per couple, $80 per person

New class added! Step into the world of elegance and grace as you explore the artistry of ballroom dancing in our classes.

Whether you're just starting out or seeking to polish your moves, our skilled instructor will lead you through the intricate steps and enduring allure of various styles within the realm of ballroom dance. 

Thu 13 Jun | 11am – 12pm | Level 2, City Club | $15 per person

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wealthy American women from the Gilded Age sought social prestige by marrying into titled European families. Known as "American dollar princesses" or "buccaneers," these women exchanged their wealth for elevated social status. Explore these fascinating characters and their stories with Kenneth Park at this lecture.

Ticket includes lecture and tea/coffee.

Tue 18 Jun | 12pm – 2:30pm | Level 2, City Club | $90 per person

Nick Gadd, a Melbourne writer, crafts compelling fiction and non-fiction, with works like "Melbourne Circle: Walking, Memory and Loss" blending memoir and psychogeography, while "Death of a Typographer" explores the world of fonts, earning him acclaim and a Ned Kelly Award nomination. Also serving as Communications Manager at the Victorian Law Reform Commission, Gadd's influence extends across both literary and legal realms.

Ticket to the luncheon includes three course lunch and beverage package and presentation. Non-tripe options available.

Fri 21 Jun | 11am – 1pm | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per person

Once Around is a heartfelt romantic comedy exploring love, family dynamics, and the pursuit of happiness. As a spirited woman embarks on a whirlwind romance with a charming salesman, their relationship sparks a journey of self-discovery and the complexities of family bonds. With humour and poignancy, the film delves into the twists and turns of life's unexpected moments.

Sat 22 Jun | 7pm – 9pm | Level 2, City Club | $60 per person

Settle in for an evening of beloved classics and sparkling arias. Michael Petruccelli is one of Australia’s emerging operatic talents, renowned for his pure, glowing tenor. Accompanying Michael is concert pianist Konrad Olszewski.

Ticket includes show, drinks, and antipasto.

Pre-event dining option at Members Dining Room.

This is a shared table event. Suitable for singles.

Thu 4 Jul | 11am – 12pm | Theatrette, City Club | $15 per person

Independence Day on 4 July is widely celebrated in the United States. But just what happened on 4 July 1776, nearly 250 years ago? Was this just a declaration of independence from Britain? Or were its causes and repercussions much more important? Peter McPhee will explain why he thinks this moment changed the world forever.

Ticket includes lecture and tea/coffee.

Thu 4 Jul | 5:45pm – 8:30pm | Club Library, City Club | $35 per person

Storm Child is the compulsively readable new thriller by the #1 bestselling and award-winning master of crime, Michael Robotham. This latest thriller promises to be another gripping addition to an already impressive body of work.

Ticket includes drinks, canapes, and book signing

Tue 9 July | 10am-11:30am | Justin Art House Museum, 3 Lumley Ct, Prahran, 3181 | $30 per person

Explore the passion of Charles and Leah Justin at Justin Art House Museum (JAHM). Delve into a collection of over 300 contemporary artworks, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more from both local and international artists. Join them for an intimate tour led by the collectors themselves, followed by refreshments and engaging discussion. Discover a unique blend of art, architecture, and community.

Ticket includes tour & refreshments. 

Wed 10 Jul | 6pm – 8pm | Wine Bar, City Club | Free for Club Members

Margie Lou Dyer returns to the Wine Bar by popular demand! Margie sings with a passion and soulfulness that promises to grab your attention. Joining Margie is Eugene Ball on trumpet, John Scurry on guitar and Howard Cairns on double bass. Imbibe with a cocktail or choice wine and take in some of our city’s finest music to ease your week.

Fri 2 Aug | 6:30pm – 11pm | Ballroom, Healesville Country Club & Resort | Early Bird Pricing | $195 per person - $1,855 Table of 10

Change blurb to “Embark on a culinary adventure at our Annual Gabriel Gate Dinner, where the essence of international cuisine meets exquisite flavors. Join Chef Gabriel Gate in a celebration of global tastes, as each dish becomes a pinnacle of excellence, uniting nations through the art of gastronomy

Ticket includes four course dinner with matched wines.

Wed 7 Aug | 5:45pm – 8:30pm | Club Library, City Club | $35 per person

In what will be a moving and inspiring session, Maya Lee and Rachelle Unreich reflect on their mothers' remarkable stories of Holocaust survival with Fiona Harris, co-author of Abram Goldberg's memoir, Strength and Hope.

Ticket includes drinks, canapes and book signing

Sun 11 Aug | 2pm-4:30pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $90 per person

In this class, you'll use materials sourced from the natural world – such as twigs, leaves and branches to handcraft your own decorative clay bowls. Get wild with designs and explore how these natural materials work together to form distinctive textures and one-of-a-kind artworks.

Ticket includes bubbles, light snacks, and your creation.

Tue 20 Aug | 3:30pm – 5pm | Level 17, City Club | $40 per person | $300 for table for 8

Dan Bull is a record-breaking adventurer and mountaineer who hasn't just thrived but survived in some of the harshest conditions.

One of the world's best motivational speakers, Dan challenges perceived limitations, leans into uncertainty, and pushes the borders of what can be achieved.

In life, business, and our own adventures, learn to conquer your own mountains.

Sun 13 Oct | 2pm-4:30pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $90 per person

Discover a whole new way to express your artistic side in this exciting painting class. Say goodbye to traditional brushes and embrace the palette knife!

During this class, you will be guided through the process of creating a stunning masterpiece using the palette knife.

Ticket includes bubbles, light snacks, and your painting.

Fri 25 Oct | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Southbank Promenade, Berth 2 | $165 Adult (18+), $110 Teen (13-17rs), $85 Child (2-12yrs)

Set sail on a culinary voyage aboard the luxurious Spirit of Melbourne, exclusively for RACV Club Members! Indulge in a delicious 4-course gastronomic masterpiece as you take in the panoramic waterfront vistas along the Yarra, offering glimpses of the iconic landmarks of Melbourne.

Tickets include 4-course dinner, beverages, and cruise. 

Sun 1 Dec | 2pm-4:30pm | Tarrant Room, City Club | $90 per person

In this unique experience, you’ll learn to transform wire into an intricate portrait. Unleash your creativity and with the help of a teacher, you’ll master the fine art of minimalism, condensing complex personalities into elegant, minimalist wire profiles.

Ticket includes bubbles, light snacks, and your creations.