Darwin Day Celebration 2026 - Melbourne BBQ

Darwin Day Celebration 2026 - Melbourne BBQ

This event is for people who would like to come together and celebrate the achievements of science and Charles Darwin on the anniversary of his birthday.

The BBQ is available free to use.
BYO food and drink.

This event is one of many around the globe.
Bring your friends and family and celebrate what it means to be an evolved being.

If you require more information please contact Andrew Rawlings.

Groups participating in this event include:
* Melbourne Atheist Meetup Group
* Progressive Atheists
* Melbourne Atheist Facebook Group
* Atheist Society
* Atheist Republic - Melbourne Consulate
* Peninsula Atheists
* more

Location
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Unitarian Hall, 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne.
(Adjacent to the Epworth Freemasons Hospital).
There is additional parking behind the building.
Via the lane on the city (west) side.
(You may have to phone us or come inside to get us to let you into the parking area.)

Times
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BBQ: 5pm to 8pm
From 8pm, for those that are interested, following the BBQ, there will be the Atheist Society's 'Charles Darwin Day lecture'.
"Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals"
Robert Bender (Humanist) will present the topic and lead the discussion.
https://www.meetup.com/melbourne-atheists/events/312762857

Public Transport
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A ten minute walk from Parliament or Jolimont Stations.
The closest trams are in Victoria Parade.

On MeetupDotCom:
https://www.meetup.com/melbourne-atheists/events/306110746/
On Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/407489032422970/