What's on at RACV Club

Sat 21 May | 10am - 12pm | Meeting Point: Princess Theatre | $25 per person

Come along for a walk to explore the CBD block by block. This new walk will be the first in a series with an exploration of four city blocks on each walk, from the perspective of the lanes and hidden alleyways as well as historic buildings and sites. On this walk, we explore 'Little Lon', remarkable redevelopments and much more. This tour includes coffee/tea.

Tue 24 May | 12pm - 2:30pm | Level 2, Club Pavilion | $90 per person

Join the Tripe Club of Victoria’s May luncheon to enjoy a Tripe-based entree and main by the talented chefs at RACV City Club. Speaker Dennis Frank will talk candidly about his involvement with the voluntary organisation Fallen Diggers Incorporated, and his research and archaeology work identifying and honouring missing Australian soldiers from WWI and WWII.

Wed 25 May | 6pm door open | 6:30pm start | Library, City Club | $40 per person

Join us for an evening with radio presenters Jon Faine and Derek Guille and enjoy a lively discussion around Jon’s new book: Apollo and Thelma. Signed copies of 'Apollo and Thelma' will be available to purchase on the night. When Jon Faine was a junior lawyer, he didn’t expect that the death of a publican named Thelma, who lived in a remote outback pub, and her brother, Apollo, who became the world’s strongest man, would somehow irrevocably change the direction of his life.

Thu 26 May | 6pm - Late | Bourke Street Green, City Club | Free for Club Members

Make your way to Bourke Street Green for after work drinks with Club’s Young professionals group. Connect with like-minded business individuals and grow your professional network. Who will you cross paths with?

Thu 2 Jun | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | City Club | $10 per person

In the 1830s, over 3,000 unmarried free women arrived on Australian shores under a scheme to encourage the migration of single women. Many were illiterate and would not expect to be able to contact the families and friends they had left behind. Their migration was forever. So how did they cope? What were their lives like? In this talk, Liz Rushen will describe the lives of some of these women who lived in colonial Melbourne.

Thu 2 Jun | 6:30pm - 10pm | Members’ Dining Room | $150 per person

Enjoy some of d’Arenberg’s finest wines matched with a four-course meal. Meet lively, free-spirited, paisley-shirt-wearing Chester Osborn, 4th generation winemaker in the d’Arenberg family lineage – one of Australia’s First Families of Wine. Rival Chester’s fashions by showing up your craziest shirt.

Thu 9 Jun | 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Level 2, City Club | $10 per person, includes a drink on arrival

Pioneer of nouvelle cuisine in the 1960s, French chef Paul Bocuse once said "Michelin is the only guide that counts." Fast forward to today, and the acquisition or loss of a star can still have a dramatic effect the success of a restaurant. In this lecture, hear the fascinating story behind the enduring Michelin Guide, first published in 1904.

Thu 16 Jun | 6:30pm - 8pm | Carbine Bar, City Club | $10 per person, includes a drink on arrival

The Original Trivia & Bingo Company are coming to the Carbine Bar in June. With great prizes up for grabs, gather your friends and put your heads together to compete for the title of ‘Club Trivia Champions’. Make it a Thursday to remember with a drink on arrival and additional drinks and meals at bar prices.

Sat 18 Jun | 6:30pm - 10pm | RACV Club, Members Dining Room | $80 per person

Dust off your dancing shoes – RACV Club dinner dances are back at last. Meet in the Members Dining Room to enjoy a 3-course dinner prepared by expert chefs, before you hit the dance floor with your best moves to the tune of your favourite songs.

Sun 19 Jun | 12pm - 3:30pm | Club Pavilion, City Club | $130 per person, includes three-course lunch and beverages

Have a three-course lunch in Faulty Towers’ chaotic dining room. Fresh from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, hotel manager Basil, his domineering wife Sybil and their language-challenged waiter Manuel will have you laughing non-stop. You’re a guest in their world in this highly interactive show.

Next intake: Tue 21 Jun | Free for Club Members

RACV Club is proud to offer Members complimentary access to an exclusive Mentoring Program.  Designed for Club Members who are looking to invest in their professional and personal growth, the Mentoring Program matches like-minded Club Members through a structured 14-week program, designed for both Mentees and Mentors to share knowledge, insights and experiences to further advance their careers. 

Applications close Sunday 29 May.

Thu 23 Jun | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | RACV City Club | $190 per person, includes three bottles of Sanguine Estate private blend shiraz

Blend your own shiraz with Sanguine Estate’s Mark Hunter. Mark will present wine extracted from the winery’s barrels that morning and teach you how to blend an award-winning wine. Take home three bottles of Sanguine Estate private blend shiraz (valued at $120) and 375ml of your own unique blend. Cured meats and cheese included.

Thu 23 Jun | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Level 2, City Club | $10 per person

This talk presented by Felicity Watson, Advocacy Manager at National Trust of Australia (Victoria), will explore the work of the National Trust, including key campaigns and current heritage issues, and showcase the Trust's extraordinary properties and collections throughout Victoria. Felicity will also provide tips on how to advocate for the protection of the heritage places you care about.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am - 5pm | RACV Club, charter bus to Yarra Valley | $125 per person

Connect with like-minded business individuals from RACV’s Young Professionals Group over a full day of wine tasting in scenic Yarra Valley. Get to know everyone - and their tastes - while sampling wines from 3 different vineyards on the tour, with lunch provided on the day.

Sat 30 Jul | 6:45pm - 10:30pm | Healesville Country Club & Resort | $135 per person for dinner and show

Sit back or dance the night away as INXSIVE bring back the incredible music that the iconic band INXS created throughout their career. Drinks at bar prices on consumption. Price inclusive of Club Member discount. To book please email: clubevents@racv.com.au

Thu 4 Aug | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Level 2, City Club | $10 per person

At 23, Vera Deakin, daughter of prime minister Alfred Deakin, became the founding secretary of the Australian Red Cross Wounded & Missing Enquiry Bureau. Hear Carole Woods OAM retrace Vera’s steps while leading the search for missing soldiers during World War I. Buy your copy of Carole’s biographical book ‘Vera Deakin and The Red Cross’ on the day.

Waitlist only | Fri 12 Aug | Doors open from 6pm | Healesville Country Club and Resort | $185 per person

Be transported back in time to 17th Century Versailles in an unforgettable evening with Gabriel Gate. Indulge in five courses inspired by the palace gardens, paired with perfectly matched wines. Looking to extend your time in Healesville? Call the Healesville Reservations team on (03) 5962 4899 and quote 'Gabriel Gate' to book your resort stay.

Wed 31 Aug | 10am - 12:30pm | Beleura House & Garden, Mornington | $35 per person, includes morning tea

In 1863, James Butchart spared no expense building a house away from Melbourne’s bustle. Now a heritage listed museum, tour the fabulous Beleura house and discover an intriguing collection of art, objects and furnishings belonging to composer John Tallis’ family who lived there. Enjoy morning tea at the residence before leaving. After the tour concludes, enjoy morning tea in the beautiful residence.

Thu 13 Oct | 10am - 12pm | Coombe, Yarra Valley | $30 per person

Sip on Devonshire tea and enjoy a stunning Garden Tour of enchanting, rare plants and old-world trees at Coombe Yarra Valley. Hiding behind an impressive Cypress hedge, explore terraced lawns, native, Italian and vegetable gardens, a croquet lawn, a former grass tennis court, a newly established Rose Arbour and the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.