Culture Groups Melbourne

East Melbourne $10 Speed Dating from Couch

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 8:00 PM on Sun, Oct 4 (local time).** Virtual speed dating via Zoom tailored for singles residing in East Melbourne. Enjoy rapid individual sessions organized by age group, all from the comfort of your home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if attendance is insufficient.

Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange

**🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Asian Beer Café** Level 3, Melbourne Central 🕕 **Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM** ### ⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** Please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@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. 📲 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) ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **160–220 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). 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.com.au/Volunteer](http://www.linguas.com.au/Volunteer) 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

Gugu Dindi Gunyah (selling fast)

Coffee, Language Exchange & Make New Friends ☕🌏

Join us for the very first **Melbourne Global Circle** meetup — a relaxed afternoon of coffee, conversation, language exchange, and meeting new people from around the world. This event is perfect if you’re new to Melbourne, an international student, on a working holiday or temporary visa, or simply looking to expand your social circle and meet people from different cultures. You don’t need to be fluent in another language, and you don’t need to come with a friend. Just come as you are, grab a coffee, and join the conversation. ☕🌏 We’ll keep things casual and friendly, with plenty of opportunities to: ☕ Enjoy coffee and relaxed conversation 🌏 Meet people from different countries and cultures 🗣️ Practise English or another language 🤝 Make new friends in Melbourne 😊 Connect with others who may also be coming alone If you’re a little shy or introverted, don’t worry — you definitely won’t be the only one. We want this to be an easygoing event where everyone feels welcome. There’s no formal networking and no pressure. The goal is simply to have a good conversation, meet a few new people, and hopefully leave with some new friends and plans for the next meetup. ### 📍 Where **The Alley Edition** 20 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000 The café is located in the **fully covered Howey Place laneway**, so you won’t have to worry too much about Melbourne’s unpredictable rain or wind. We can enjoy our coffee and conversations in a relaxed, sheltered setting whatever the weather decides to do! **Come alone or bring a friend — everyone is welcome.** If you’ve been meaning to get out more, practise a language, meet people from around the world, or simply make some new friends in Melbourne, this is a great place to start. We’d love to see you there! 🌏☕🤝

Magda Szubanski: I Can't Tell You But I Will

MTC 2027 Subscription

Aja Monet - Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Italy Vibe is back! 🎉

(ENGLISH VERSION BELOW ⬇️) **Dopo il successo della prima serata, torna a grande richiesta ITALY VIBE !! Unisciti a noi per una vera serata italiana 🇮🇹 in uno dei club piu' alla moda di Melbourne. L'occasione ideale per conoscere gente nuova, fare due chiacchiere, e ballare un po'🕺💃con lo stesso tipo di musica 🎶 che si trova nei locali Italiani!** **Che tu sia appena arrivato, o che sia qui da anni (e in piena fase nostalgia)... vieni a divertirti con noi !🎉** 🗓 **QUANDO** Venerdi' 13 Novembre (Venerdi'), dalle 8 PM alle 12 AM. 📍 **DOVE** LaDiDa (577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD). 🎊 **LA SERATA** 🕖 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Chill vibe/musica da cocktail bar con funk & soul Italiani, e ritmi tropicali. 🕙 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Musica dance "classica", Italo disco, e synth-pop. Solo per i nostri ospiti, **HAPPY HOUR** tutta la sera ! 🍺 $ 8 tap beer 🍷 $ 9 house wine (red, white, or sparkling) 🥃 $12 basic spirits 🎶 **LA LINE UP** 🎧 🔉**Massimo** https://www.facebook.com/massimolatellidj (IG @liquid_italo) e' un DJ Italiano che ama intrattenere il pubblico con una selezione di Italo Disco, Italian Funk & Soul, e musica elettronica con uno stile estivo e mediterraneo. Massimo suona regolarmente in numerosi cocktail bars in giro per Melbourne, oltre a esibirsi in eventi Italiani. 🔊 🎚🎛 **Marina Boys** (IG: marinaboys_) In appena cinque anni, i Marina Boys sono passati dall'essere un progetto tra amici nato durante il lockdown, a diventare un trio molto conosciuto nella scena musicale di Melbourne ! Sempre alla ricerca di "gemme nascoste", le loro esibizioni sono una immersione in ritmi caldi e avvolgenti, dall'Italo disco alla tropical house. 🎟 **BIGLIETTI** **Prevendita** (termina Domenica 11 Ottobre): **20 $ con un FREE DRINK** incluso !!! A seguire, 25 $ fino a esaurimento biglietti. Il link per prendere i biglietti: **https://www.trybooking.com/DQAAX** EVENTO 18+: Richiesta ID all'ingresso. Mettici un Like e seguici su Facebook per altri aggiornamenti! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587017360058 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ENGLISH VERSION ![]()***After the success of the first event, ITALY VIBE returns by popular demand!! Join us for an authentic Italian evening with a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, where you can chat, meet new people, and dance*** 🕺 ***to the same type of music that you find back in Italy !*** ***Whether you are Italian, Italian-Australian, or simply a lover of Italian music and style - let's make it a night to remember🎉*** **🗓 DATE & TIME** Friday the 13th of November, from 8 PM to 12 AM **📍 THE VENUE** LaDiDa (577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD) **🎊 THE EVENT** **8:00 PM - 10:00 PM**: Cocktail bar music with Italian funk, soul, and tropical rhythms **10:00 PM - 12:00 AM**: Classic dance music: Italo disco, Eurodance, and synth-pop Plus 🍹 **All night Happy Hour !** Only for our guests, drinks start from: 🍺 $ 8 tap beer 🍷 $ 9 house wine and sparkling wine 🥃 $13 basic spirits **🎶 THE LINE UP** **🔊 Massimo** (IG @liquid_italo) is an Italian DJ who loves entertaining his audience with a diverse selection of Italo Disco, Italian Funk and Soul, and electronic music with a summery, Mediterranean vibe. He's become a regular at several Melbourne cocktail bars, as well as performing at Italian cultural and commercial events. 🔊 In just five years, **the Marina Boys** (IG: marinaboys_) have gone from a project among friends formed in the midst of lockdown to a key trio on the Melbourne scene. Their sets are a continuous immersion in warm rhythms and sunny melodies, from Italo disco to Mediterranean boogie to tropical house. **🎟 TICKETS** **Early bird pre-sale** (ends October the 11th): **20 $, with FREE** **DRINK** upon arrival !!! Afterward, 25 $ until sold out. To purchase your ticket: [https://www.trybooking.com/DQAAX](https://www.trybooking.com/DQAAX?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJVRjK9qeZA-FcPNzT_3P2sOoQwrFFV5-bVWz3skKEs1NH2f0uJv0StSsNok_aem_yKlKD6PLeuPAg1Mnm9i--A) **18+ EVENT**: Photo ID is required. Like and follow our Facebook page for more updates! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587017360058

🎨Terrible Art Night + Fast Friends | Draw. Chat. Make Friends | Happy Hours

Ever wanted to meet new people without the pressure of figuring out what to say? This time, we're giving you something to talk about. Join us for a special Terrible Art Night + Fast Friends at La di da, where you'll draw the person you're talking to, chat while you draw, switch partners and meet someone completely new. And don't worry about your artistic ability. The worse the portrait, the better. 😂 With only 26 spots available, this is a small, interactive evening designed to help you meet people naturally — with a fun activity taking the pressure off starting conversations. 🎟️ ONLY 26 SPOTS 👉 Book your spot here: https://mel17thoct.eventbrite.co.uk Early Bird: AUD $10 Regular: AUD $12 We strongly recommend booking online in advance to guarantee your place. Cash at the Meetup: AUD $15 — only if spots are still available. ⚠️ Meetup RSVP does not guarantee a place. Your spot is confirmed once your ticket is purchased. \-\-\- 🎨 HOW IT WORKS You'll go through 6 Fast Friends rounds, meeting someone new each time. ✏️ 7 minutes — Draw your partner 💬 Chat while you draw using a fun conversation prompt 🔄 Switch — meet someone new and start again By the end, you'll have met six different people, had six easy conversation starters and created some wonderfully terrible portraits. \-\-\- 📸 8:15–8:30 PM — MASTERPIECE TIME The six rounds are done — now it's time to reveal the masterpieces. 😂 Take photos, compare your terrible portraits, get some group/table photos and enjoy the moment. And yes — you get to keep a portrait as a fun memory from the evening. 🎨 \-\-\- 🍹 8:30–9:00 PM — MIX & MINGLE The structured rounds are finished, so now you can relax, grab a drink and spend more time with the people you enjoyed meeting. No more rotations. No pressure. You've already met them — now choose who you'd like to keep talking to. We'll be in Ronin's Chamber at Asian Beer Cafe, giving our group a dedicated space for the evening. \-\-\- ❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ✅ Fun activity that makes starting conversations easy ✅ Most guests attend solo ✅ Drawing materials provided ✅ Professionally hosted Fast Friends experience ✅ Conversation prompts included ✅ Dedicated space at Ladida ✅ Time afterwards to mingle and reconnect ✅ Food & drinks available ✅ Friendship and social event — not a dating event Come solo. We'll give you something to talk about. You bring the terrible drawing. 😂 26 spots. Six new people. One very questionable portrait. 🎨 Book your spot before we're full. 🤝

Melbourne First-Timers Zoom Speed Dating Local

An inviting virtual speed dating night for singles in Melbourne, held over Zoom. We are a warm community where residents connect with authentic locals. Look forward to brief individual conversations, organized by age group, entirely from your own living space. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=656.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=the-wandering-watercolor-collective-paint-social&face_v=3.0) Selecting RSVP indicates your interest. To participate in the sessions, please complete your registration at the link provided above.

Afterhours- All-inclusive Adult School Camp

Afterhours – Australia’s First & Only All-Inclusive Adult School Camp Remember school camp? Staying up way too late, making random new friends, ridiculous games, laughing until your stomach hurt and forgetting about everything else for a few days? We brought it back — **for adults. 🍻🏕️** Afterhours is an all-inclusive adult school camp in Victoria created for adults who want to get out, meet new people, try new things and have some bloody fun again. And yes — **you can absolutely come alone.** A lot of our campers arrive not knowing anyone. That's actually one of the best parts. Activities, games and social events throughout the weekend are designed to get everyone mixing, so you won't be left awkwardly trying to figure out who to talk to. Expect things like: ⚡ Giant swing & high ropes 🏹 Archery 🔫 Laser tag 🎨 Sip & Paint 🍺 Beer Olympics 🎃 Themed parties 🎤 Karaoke 🎪 Carnival games 🎧 DJs & late nights And plenty of ridiculousness in between Our camps are **18+** and there's no upper age limit. Whether you're coming solo, with your partner, your best mate or bringing the whole group, you're welcome. Our next Afterhours camp is: 📅 **30 October – 2 November 2026** 📍 **Bayview Adventure Park, Grantville VIC** Three nights. Accommodation, meals, drinks (including the bar) activities and entertainment included. **Play like a kid. Party like an adult.** Join the group to meet other potential campers, find out what's coming up and maybe find the people you'll be sharing a very questionable Beer Olympics performance with.

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