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17–23 September

Worth leaving the house for.

This week gives you a practical mix: a heavy, surprisingly readable take on the buildings powering AI; a proper jazz set that still swings; and a council-led walk that adds context to the city you move through every day.

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Updated 14 September 2026 · Next update 16 September

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What’s on

AI Data Centres: Exploring the Buildings Behind the AI Boom

A timely look at the physical infrastructure behind generative models and cloud services.

Photo-friendly—bring glasses.

A crowd walking towards the MCG on game day
Sport

Sydney v Fremantle

Friday night footy at the SCG if you want interstate atmosphere and big crowds.

Book transport early.

A family strolling through the Royal Botanic Gardens
Free

Aboriginal Melbourne walk

Council-made self-guided walk that layers history onto the CBD streets.

Go early. Trust me.

If Saturday were mine…

I'd do this.

Saturday 19 Sep: walk, jazz, data-nerd session

  1. 10:00amAboriginal Melbourne walkA family strolling through the Royal Botanic GardensAboriginal Melbourne walk — 10:00am: bring comfortable shoes and water.
  2. 12:30pmJake Mason TrioRiverside tables at sunset by the YarraJake Mason Trio — 12:30pm: tickets likely limited; arrive early.
  3. 3:00pmAI Data Centres: Exploring the Buildings Behind the AI BoomA narrow Melbourne laneway lit by café windows at nightAI Data Centres: Exploring the Buildings Behind the AI Boom — 3:00pm: expect technical detail and photos.

A morning walk, a lunchtime jazz trio, then a deep dive on AI infrastructure.

Before you leave home

The stuff you'll be annoyed nobody told you.

  • There are no listed food deals this week; if you’re heading to the SCG or MCG, buy tickets and plan transport in advance.

The week, properly

The good stuff, with a reason.

Friends at a rooftop table with the city lights behind

If you want a proper night out

  • AI Data Centres: Exploring the Buildings Behind the AI BoomThu 17 Sep · The Capitol, Melbourne · See listingA clear-headed look at the server farms and buildings actually running AI—good for anyone tired of abstract hype.
  • Human AnimalsThu 17 Sep · Kino Cinema, Melbourne · See listingA film screening at Kino that mixes curiosity with moral complexity.
  • Jake Mason TrioThu 17 Sep · Bird's Basement, Melbourne · See listingLight, precise jazz in a small room—perfect for lunchtime listening.
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A crowd walking towards the MCG on game day

Game on

  • Sydney v FremantleFri 18 Sep · S.C.G. · Tickets via the AFLPreliminary Finals at S.C.G..
  • Hawthorn v Brisbane LionsSat 19 Sep · M.C.G. · Tickets via the AFLPreliminary Finals at M.C.G..

Only these on the fixture this week. Ask me where to watch one properly and I will find you a room with the sound on.

A family strolling through the Royal Botanic Gardens

If you're spending nothing

  • Aboriginal Melbourne walkFree3.9km, self-guided, from the council's own set.
  • Classic Icons and Architecture walkFree5.3km, self-guided, from the council's own set.

A short free list this week. Ask me and I will dig up the parks, walks and rooms near you that never make a list.

None of that your thing?

Tell me what you're in the mood for and I'll give you something better.

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