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Social Hangout Comedy Night

Wed, Aug 26, 10:00 AM

From Melbourne Comedy Lovers

Come along for a casual social night at Comedy Therapy — a comedy show where audience members anonymously submit their problems for comedians to tackle. Wednesday 26 August, 8:00 pm Miranda Tequila Bar, 313 Flinders Lane, Melbourne $2 entry Come along, meet some people and have a laugh. Everyone books their own ticket separately through the event organiser. Buy your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/comedy-therapy?dateId=6a575526bd266af6e180af48 We’re not affiliated with the show or venue — just going along as a group.

1 attendee

Melbourne Comics Creators SEPT Meetup

Sat, Sep 5, 4:00 AM

From Melbourne Comic Creators Monthly Meetup

A monthly social meetup for people who make comics in Melbourne and Victoria. It's an opportunity to chat comics, show off your latest works or just hang out and have a drink. If you make comics – or you want to – consider yourself invited. Trams go right past the front door, (get of at cnr lygon and elgin). The clyde is also a short walk from the final Melbourne Uni tram stop.

1 attendee

Tough Guy Book Club - Collingwood VIC

Wed, Sep 2, 9:00 AM

From Tough Guy Book Club

4.8

Join us for the Collingwood Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

1 attendee

【MAC Official】 🎫 MAC KINOKUNIYA CONCEPT STORE 🎫

Sat, Sep 5, 5:30 AM

From MELBOURNE ANIME CLUB

4.8

❤ **!! 🎫 MAC VISITS KINOKUNIYA🎫 !!** ❤ By requests of our members, MAC will be visiting KINOKUNIYA!!! As spots in this meetup have to be limited, a $5 raffle ticket is included into the RSVP to keep RSVPs for serious attendees. The date has been locked in for the 5th September at 3.30pm to 5.30pm after which there will be an option to join the rest of us for dinner. This RSVP will not be publicly announced until 17 AUG 2026 MONDAY 6PM to allow for all placeholder RSVPs to register promptly! ❤**DATE:** 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 ❤**TIME:** 3:30PM \*\*Late arrivals until 3:45PM\*\* ❤**START PLACE:** Shop L02 218-19, Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000 **THE PLAN:** Visit Kinokuniya's concept store in Melbourne Central followed by an optional dinner and possibly desserts! \>\>\>\>Strictly no drop ins will be allowed<<<< \>\>\>\>Tickets sell quickly\! Please do not wait to RSVP<<<< We encourage all participants to wear comfortable shoes, warm clothes, and bring snacks, water and moneys. All attendees who have carers are asked to invite and RSVP with their carer and due to the nature of this outdoor public event this will be a mandatory requirement. All carers play an important role and are asked to participate equally and be a connection bridge for their participants at all times. Connect with us on Discord for quick responses as there can be a multi day lag via Meetup messages: JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F) ❤**DATE:** 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 ❤**TIME:** 3:30PM \*\*Late arrivals until 3:45PM\*\* ❤**START PLACE:** Shop L02 218-19, Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000 **THE PLAN:** Visit Kinokuniya's concept store in Melbourne Central followed by an optional dinner and possibly desserts! **Some insight for newer members:** It's a natural process to feel a little anxious attending a large event you have never experienced before. This is not our usual MAC LIBRARY EVENT however if you feel uncomfortable at any time, you can ask Rebecca to link you in with someone!! We have many friendly non judgemental faces within our community and all you have to do is notify Bec if you struggle. In all our events you should expect adults having wholesome fun and letting lose whilst being challenged to push some comfort zones - we invite you to do as well! We have witnessed many wonderful long term friendships formed at MAC so we do hope you join us! As long we remember to uphold the MAC values of kindness, thoughtfulness and respect, you are bound to find your tribe! **THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS** A big thank you to everyone who RSVPs - This money helps with the club's upkeep and hiring of the venue! We are completely NOT-FOR-PROFIT and we sincerely appreciate your contributions!! Raffle tickets will be available on the day to further support our MAC community!! ❤\*\*::MELBOURNE ANIME COMMUNITY ONLINE::\*\*❤ You can also join our online MAC Discord Server via the following link to discuss this event and have any of your questions answered. JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F) *Please follow the prompts and provide your FIRST NAME in our #introduce-yourself channel. Providing your real first name helps you build happy healthy long term friendships especially when meeting in person. If you are not able to provide this please kindly provide reasons to @superbec who can help assist.* **IMPORTANT TO KNOW** ❤Everyone is welcomed to MAC events. We ask that all attendees be polite, respectful, and kind to one another. We pride on genuine SAFE SPACE for any one and every one. Our community does not tolerate bad behavior and we are committed to stamping out bullying! If you see bad behavior disguised as "jokes" please call it out or contact the community leaders so we can address this and keep the community a safe space. For more information please see our POLICY on our Discord. JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F) ❤By RSVPing to our events, you automatically agree to our policy and your pictures taken at our events for promotional purposes. If this does not suit you, please let us know during sign in. ❤Our events have a strict 'Respectful Attendance' policy. This means our community will not tolerate drop ins or creation of concurrent events with MAC members during a live MAC event. This is in line with our creating-community values. ❤MAC is committed to being an inclusive space. Where a carer is required, a carer must attend and have a purchased ticket. This is to ensure that all individual needs of a participant can be met during an event. None of the organisers of the event are trained to provide special assistance. ❤\*Release and Indemnity. Please read carefully. This section contains a surrender of certain legal rights. Upon RSVPing to all MAC events, you hereby acknowledge and assume all of the risks in participating in the event and agree to release, waive indemnity, and not to sue Melbourne Anime Community along with any applicable organisers, hosts, and related personnel/venue spaces, and volunteers. This is respect to any and all claims, liabilities, suits or expenses including attorney's fees and costs for any injury, damage, death, lost, stolen, or disposed property or any loss connected to participation of the activity that you may have suffered. Help us improve our community by providing negative or positive feedback!

20 attendees

Squishface Monthly Drawing Night AUGUST @ SQUISHFACE

Wed, Aug 26, 9:00 AM

From Squishface Comic Studio Meetup

4.5

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH so **IT'S DRAWING NIGHT AT SQUISHFACE** Join us at Squishface's studio space in South Melbourne: Studio Hall, on the grounds of St Kilda South Port Uniting Church on Dorcas St. There are FOUR TRAMS you can catch from the city. **58, 96, 12** or the **1!** It is even walkable from the city. Bring your sketch books, bring your pens, bring a friend. It's not a class - it's a drawing hang out. All skill levels welcome. Always lots of regulars, always newies. Be socially awkward, be confident as heck. This is informal, it's just a free drawing session. Go ahead and bring snacks. But no nuts please! Our venue is wheelchair accessible, as are the very toilets. Minors are welcome but will need an accompanying adult. Contact us on 0400 356 922 if any issues or you get lost. Please follow us both on instagram, for comic and zine related news and events. 👉 [Squishface Studio](http://www.instagram.com/Squishfacestudio) Here's an [instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4J5GiOPLxc/) showing where Studio Hall is. You simply enter from the street, walk up toward the big bluestone church, then go left to the car park and you will find Studio Hall!

4 attendees

Wed, Sep 2, 9:00 AM

From Tough Guy Book Club

4.8

Join us for the Camberwell Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

1 attendee

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup connects people through shared interests, allowing you to find and join groups of like-minded individuals who organize events around common passions, such as comic book collecting.

Yes, Melbourne hosts various events for comic book enthusiasts. You can explore Meetups dedicated to comic book collecting, where you can meet fellow fans and discover new collections.

To join a comic book group, simply create a Meetup account, search for comic book collecting communities in Melbourne, and become a member. Once a member, you can attend events and interact with other collectors.

Absolutely! Meetup allows you to search for local comic book collecting groups in Melbourne, helping you connect with enthusiasts near you and participate in relevant events.

Comic book Meetups often feature group discussions, swaps, and opportunities to explore collections. You'll meet fellow collectors and may learn about new comics or trends in the collecting community.

You can likely find collector-friendly clubs or groups in Melbourne through Meetup. These groups cater to varying levels of collecting expertise and often host gatherings to discuss and display collections.

Meeting frequency varies by group, with some hosting monthly get-togethers and others organizing events more sporadically based on interests and member availability.

Yes, you can start your own group on Meetup. This allows you to set the focus and schedule events for fellow Melbourne comic book collectors to gather, share, and discover.

Creating an account and browsing groups on Meetup is free. However, some groups might charge fees for attending specific events to cover costs like venue rental or special activities.

Once you've joined a group, you can easily RSVP to events via the Meetup platform. Simply go to the event page and indicate your attendance to help organizers plan accordingly.

While accessing Meetup is free, some specific events may have associated costs. Organizers will typically note any fees in the event details, allowing you to plan accordingly.

While Meetup offers broad opportunities, there's no guarantee a comic group exists for your specific niche. However, Melbourne's vibrant community likely has something for comic book fans.

Not necessarily. Some events might be held online due to organizer preferences or restrictions, ensuring you can participate and connect without meeting physically.

Meetup helps facilitate connections but can't guarantee friendships. Active participation and engagement in group activities are key to forming connections within the community.

Event organization quality depends on the individual group organizers. While many strive for seamless experiences, discretion is advised as quality can vary.