Friday Night Socials: Swarm

Overview

Science Gallery Melbourne has just kicked off its latest immersive exhibition, Swarm, which dives into the concept of collective behaviour and what it means to be part of a pack. And just like the city's other cultural institutions, the gallery will be backing its usual daytime program with a series of fun after-hours happenings.

The next Friday Night Socials will run the first Friday of each month for the duration of Swarm — September 2, October 7 and November 4 — and they're all free. Each instalment is set to serve a different after-dark lineup aimed at curious minds, though you can always expect eats, drinks, bands, DJs, performances and more, plus extended access to whatever exhibition is showing.

Kicking things off on Friday, September 2, you'll catch a drag performance by Dandrogyny, a dance-friendly set from DJ Katie Pearson and some killer moves courtesy of a VCA student dance group.

Dandrogyny

You can take a guided drawing session with artist Kari Lee McInneny-McRae, check out designer Morwenna Schenck's majestic seed propagation booth, take comfort in other people's tales of failure thanks to the F*ck Up Nights crew, and experience all sorts of spooky tricks at a show by magician and author Nicholas J Johnson.

As with the exhibition, each Friday Night Socials event is free — though you'll need to book online to secure your spot.