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COMICS FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
They have made regular appearances on Rove Live, 9am with David & Kim , Spicks and Specks, The Glass House, Thank God You're Here, The Project, & Good News Week We have a VIP Guest list under "MEET UP" with our own private tables this is where we will meet. We can meet for dinner before hand at 7pm or just for drinks at 7.30pm just before the show. Friends and family are also welcome to put their hand up for tickets. Plenty of parking. Tickets are $5 (Normally $15) pay at the door on arrival.
Meet People in Melbourne – Language Exchange & Social
**Welcome to our Tuesdayy Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Father’s Office QV**
**249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
**QV location / balcony**
Find out more on our Instagram [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry** to support the venue.
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### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community
Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners:
👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ)
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
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### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
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### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
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### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
***
📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV
**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Fathers Office QV, 249 Little Lonsdale Street (Melbourne CBD).**
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry**.
Follow us on Instagram.
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
***
### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
***
###
***
### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **80 –120 attendees** every Tuesday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
***
### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
***
### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
***
### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
***
📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
🚩Tuesday Multi- Language Exchange Social🌍 [200+ People]
The great language practice & cultural exchange event. Amazing
The QR code is for meetup.
The entry is Buy anything from the bar or pay entry fee at flag desk. Thanks
June Social Night - Palace Hotel
To BOOK you must GET a FREE TICKET from the Nomads website by following: **[https://thq.fyi/se/e2670a9f39c6](https://thq.fyi/se/e2670a9f39c6).** Click on **Get Tickets.**
**Note:** *An RSVP on Meetup is **NOT** a booking.*
Please visit the Nomads website for full and early details of events.\*O
Our regular monthly social night - this month at the Palace Hotel, Camberwell.
**GRADE**: Social.
**ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION**: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run. Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings.
See the **[Palace Hotel website](https://www.palacecamberwell.com.au/)** for more details, including their reasonably priced menu. Tuesday night is "Pie, Pasta & Plonk Night!" Enjoy their pie or pasta of the day and a house shiraz, pinot grigio or schooner of beer for just $30! Alternatively, $7 house shiraz or pinot grigio with any other main meal ordered.
**BOOKING**: By Sunday 31st May. To register, click on **Get Tickets**.
To BOOK you must GET a FREE TICKET from the Nomads website by following: **[https://thq.fyi/se/e2670a9f39c6](https://thq.fyi/se/e2670a9f39c6).** Click on **Get Tickets.**
**Note:** *An RSVP on Meetup is **NOT** a booking.*
Festival & Gig Friends Events This Week
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FREE GENDER BALANCED Professional Networking LAST ENTRY 8.30PM FRI SAT
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP “ATTEND” and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEEN’S
Make Friends In Melbourne, Practice A Language - ALOHA MELBOURNE 🌎🥂🌸
Looking to meet people in Melbourne or practice a new language?
Get your Tix: https://luma.com/1zsmr7e2
Aloha Melbourne is a fun and welcoming weekly social where backpackers, expats and locals come together to connect, chat and make new friends.
The venue energy is international, social and lively, which makes it especially strong for newcomers to the city.
Come solo or with friends, most people come alone and quickly meet others.
**Highlights**
* Meet internationals, backpackers and locals 🌍
* Practice languages in a natural way 🗣️
* Karaoke 🎤
* Board games and icebreakers such as Jenga, Uno and more 🎲
* Pool, ping pong and darts 🎱
* One free drink included 🍸
* Fun, high-energy but still social vibe
**How it works / flow**
Arrive, use your included drink and join a conversation.
The event is easy to join for solo attendees and works especially well for backpackers and internationals.
Games and karaoke help break the ice quickly.
Join the group chat to connect before the event 💬 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/J7UUKaYxxtY6EQQX3xz6IR?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/J7UUKaYxxtY6EQQX3xz6IR?mode=gi_t&utm_source=luma)
FREE GENDER BALANCED Speed Friending Language Exchange LAST ENTRY 8.30PM FRI SAT
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP “ATTEND” and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEEN’S
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Westerville Pride Festival
Westerville Pride Festival
Sat\. June 6\, 2026 \| 5 PM \- 8 PM
If you're thinking of attending, or being a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, visit our website at https://www.westervillequeercollective.org/pride for more information!
Location and other info will be announced soon :)
Columbus Art Festival
Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day!
The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown.
(The featured painting is by Columbus Arts Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free.
WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see.
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**Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street.
**Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended.
**Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location:
[AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA)
**Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM
**BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*








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