Upcoming walks in February
Our 2024 free Guided Walks program is off to a fabulous start which a blockbuster line up this February starting with a journey though the storied St Kilda underground music scene from 1979 to 1987. The walk for 11 February is already sold out. But we still have spots at two amazing walks available on Friday 16 February.
Kicking us off from 2 pm to 4 pm, Rob Wellington talks to special guest Fred Negro of 'I Spit On Your Gravy' fame to discuss the bands, promoters, fashion and artists that made this period such a significant decade in Australian music history. The tour includes a live music stop, featuring, the fabulous 'Folk Bitch Trio'.
And we're just warming up - next up Melynda Von Wayward will be in conversation with Paulie Stewart from Painters and Dockers to discuss the iconic decade. And if you missed the previous walk (or you just want more), this one also features a live music stop, featuring, the 'Folk Bitch Trio'.
If you're after a bit of local storytelling, our Lost Port Melbourne walk on Sunday 18 February will take you through historic Port Melbourne with its many 'lost' pubs, cinemas, homes, shops, trees, places of worship, education and commerce. The walk starts at 10 am at Beacon Cove tram stop.
Port Phillip has proud LGBTIQA+ history, and amongst the many ways we're showing our pride this year is with our 'Queer Connections': Celebrating LGBTIQA+ history in Port Phillip' exhibition at St Kilda Town Hall from 2 February to 26 April 2024. To coincide with this, we've called on AQuA archivist Graham Willett to host a walk on 25 February from 2 to 4 pm exploring iconic St Kilda venues, and to learn about the trailblazers, entertainers, issues, organisations, glamour and humour that exemplify LGBTIQA+ history in Port Phillip.
Other upcoming walks
And that's just for February. We have a stellar line-up of excellent walks led by experts on the history and culture of this incredible city. We have something for everyone from celebrating notable women of St Kilda to an exploration of Acland Street to the greening of South Melbourne. Our full February to June 2024 program is available here: Guided walks and things to do - City of Port Phillip. All walks are free, but book early - they reach capacity fast.
