Things To Do
Brunswick St, Smith St and Gertrude St. When the bohemian lifestyles left Carlton, they went to Fitzroy (however, they have since moved out to Northcote and Brunswick). Brunswick St has a mixture of eclectic and interesting shops, clothes and food. If street art is your thing, the surrounding alleyways and backstreets are also interesting as there is an ever-changing array of graffiti, stencils, stickers etc on show. In recent times, locals bemoaning the gradual gentrification of Brunswick St have transferred their attentions to parallel Smith St, and nearby Gertrude St, where the artistic charm, vintage clothing stores and great cafes are still at their scruffy best.
Melbourne Fringe Festival, 25 Easey Street, ? +61 3 8412 8788 (info@melbournefringe.com.au), . 24 Sep-12 Oct 2008. Melbourne Fringe is an umbrella organization that aims to support and display the artwork of local, innovative artists. Every year, they feature independent, contemporary artists in the Fringe Festival that spans from the streets of Brunswick to the sands of local beaches. Tickets starts at 10AUD with some free events.
Fitzroy Gardens and Conservatory, . Conservatory is open daily 9AM-5PM (5:30PM daylight savings). Features a cafe and a conservatory amidst a lush garden setting.
Centre for Contemporary Photography, 404 George St, ? +61 3 9417 1549 (info@ccp.org.au), . W-Sa 11AM-6PM. Daily night projections after dark. One of Australia's premier venues for displaying contemporary photographic works