About us
Melbourne Social is a relaxed, easygoing group for people who want to get out, explore the city, and connect, without pressure, awkward vibes, or needing to already know someone.
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This group is about simple, natural social experiences:
- Sunset walks and relaxed strolls
- Concerts, outdoor cinema, and live events
- Museums, planetarium nights, and cultural experiences
- Cafés, dining, and low key hangouts
- Social bike rides
- Casual bouldering and beginner friendly activities
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No forced networking. No icebreakers that feel like interviews. Just people showing up and letting things unfold naturally.
Some events include light activities like cycling or bouldering, but always at a social, beginner friendly pace, focused on enjoying the moment rather than performance.
Some people come alone, some bring a friend, both are completely normal here.
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18+ only group
This group is for adults aged 18 and over only.
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No-show policy
Please only RSVP Yes if you genuinely plan to attend.
I understand that plans can change. If you can’t make it, please update your RSVP or send me a quick message before the meetup time.
No-shows can create issues for the host and other attendees, especially when people are waiting, travelling together, managing limited spaces, or expecting a certain group size.
If someone RSVPs Yes, does not attend, does not message before the event, and does not follow up within 7 days after the event, they may be removed from the group.
This is not about punishing people for missing an event. It is about keeping the group fair, reliable, and respectful for the people who do show up.
Plans can change, and that’s okay — please just communicate so the group can plan properly.
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About the Host
Hi, I’m Sudal 🙏
I enjoy a mix of outdoor adventures and simple social moments, like a walk, a concert, or trying something new around the city.
I created this group to offer easy, low pressure ways to meet people and experience Melbourne, without overplanning or expectations.
Most events here are things I’d happily do on my own, go for a walk, check out an event, or just unwind somewhere nice.
My role is simple, set the scene with clear plans and welcoming energy, so showing up alone feels natural.
If you’re looking for connection that feels easy and unforced, you’ll fit right in.
Upcoming events
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Board Game Night at Boyd Community Hub
Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road, Southbank, Melbourne, AUCome along for a casual board game night in the Principal’s Office room at Boyd Community Hub.
I’ve booked the room from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, and we’ll meet outside the venue first at 6:45pm so everyone can find the group before we head in together.
This will be a small, relaxed meetup with a maximum of 10 people. I’ll bring a mix of social, party, strategy, and light games, including: Camel Up, Catan, Codenames, Decrypto, Dixit Odyssey, Wavelength, UNO Show ’Em No Mercy, and Chess.
We’ll decide what to play depending on the group size and what people feel like on the night. You don’t need to know the rules beforehand — we can explain games as we go.
This is more of a relaxed social board game night than a serious competitive session. It’s totally fine if you’re new to board games, coming solo, or only know a few simple games.
Who this is for
This event is good for:- People who enjoy casual board games
- Beginners and occasional players
- Solo attendees who want a relaxed social evening
- Anyone happy with a small-group, low-pressure vibe
Links
Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7JLM3q6tyn7fepBi8Timeline
- 6:45pm – Meet outside Boyd Community Hub
- 7:00pm – Head into the Principal’s Office room
- 7:00pm–7:15pm – Quick introductions and choose games
- 7:15pm–9:45pm – Play board games
- 9:45pm–10:00pm – Pack up and return the room setup
- 10:00pm – Meetup ends
Tickets / cost
No ticket required.I’ve booked the room and will cover the room hire cost, so there is no cost for attendees.
Please only RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend, as the room has a small capacity.
Transport
Boyd Community Hub is in Southbank, near City Road.Please check your own public transport route before coming, especially for the trip home after 10:00pm.
Bring
- Water bottle
- Any beginner-friendly board/card game you’d like to bring (optional)
- A relaxed attitude — we’ll choose games based on the group
Expect
- Group size: maximum 10 people
- Vibe: relaxed, social, beginner-friendly
- Game style: casual, mixed experience levels
- Can leave early: yes, but please message or update your RSVP if your plans change
Important notes
The room is booked from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, so we’ll meet outside at 6:45pm and enter the room at 7:00pm.Please be respectful of the venue and help keep the room tidy. We’ll need to pack up and leave the room by 10:00pm.
Because this is a small-room booking, please update your RSVP if you can’t make it.
2 attendees
MSO: Jaime conducts Dvořák, Smetana & Coll (Optional dinner afterwards)
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, AUJoin me for an evening of live classical music at Hamer Hall as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs Jaime conducts Dvořák, Smetana & Coll.
We’ll meet outside Hamer Hall first, say hello, then head in together for the 6:45pm pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer before the 7:30pm concert.
The program includes Smetana’s Vltava, Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. MSO lists Francisco Coll’s Piano Concerto as the Australian premiere of an MSO co-commission. The performance duration is listed as approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
This will be a relaxed, low-pressure meetup for anyone interested in orchestral music, whether you already attend classical concerts or just feel like trying something different. You’re very welcome to come solo.
We’ll meet before the talk so people do not have to arrive alone, and after the concert we can optionally grab dinner nearby if anyone is interested.
Links
Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xjaqi6gBm3z7q8ai7
Event: https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2026-jaime-conducts-dvorak-smetana-coll
Please check your eligibility for the promo code here: https://www.mso.com.au/first-look-seats/first-look-seats-faqsRough timeline
6:20pm — Meet outside Hamer Hall
6:45pm — Attend the pre-concert talk in the Hamer Hall Stalls Foyer
7:30pm — Concert begins
Interval — Short break
9:15pm — Concert finishes and meetup wraps up
Afterwards — Optional dinner nearby if people are interestedTickets
You’ll need to purchase your own ticket for the concert.I’ve already bought mine. My seat is Stall R35, and I purchased it for $23 using the FIRSTLOOK promo code, though prices, promo eligibility, and availability may vary depending on what is still available.
Please check your own eligibility before using the promo code. MSO’s First Look Seats page says these tickets are for first-time MSO attendees, with limited allocations and conditions.
What to bring
- Your concert ticket
- Anything you need for the evening
- Optional: money/card for dinner afterwards
Important notes
Please arrive on time if you want to join the pre-concert talk with the group.If you are running late, you can still attend the concert independently, but it may be harder to meet once we have gone inside.
Everyone is responsible for buying their own ticket. Seating may be separate depending on what tickets are still available.
You’re welcome to leave straight after the concert. Dinner afterwards is optional and will depend on who is interested on the night.
Other info
This is a social meetup, not a formal music lecture or guided event. The main idea is to enjoy the concert together in a relaxed way and make it easier for people to attend live classical music without feeling like they have to go alone.4 attendees
Cirque du Soleil KOOZA at Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse Train Station, Flemington VIC 3031, Flemington, AUJoin me for a relaxed evening at Cirque du Soleil KOOZA in Melbourne.
KOOZA is a Big Top circus show by Cirque du Soleil, combining acrobatics, humour, live performance, colour, music, and dramatic circus atmosphere. It follows the journey of “The Innocent” through a strange and playful world, with a mix of high-energy circus acts and theatrical storytelling.
We’ll meet at Flemington Racecourse Train Station at 6:45pm, then walk together toward the gates and get seated before the 7:30pm show.
This is a casual, low-pressure meetup. You’re welcome to come solo, say hello, and enjoy the show with the group. There’s no pressure to be highly social during the event, especially once we’re inside and the performance begins.
Everyone must buy their own ticket in advance.
After the show, anyone who wants to continue the evening can join for an optional dinner or food stop nearby, depending on what people feel like on the night.
Links
Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cTxWs1X7ahs4sjFr7
Event / tickets: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/australia/melbourne/kooza/buy-ticketsRough timeline
- 6:45pm — Meet at Flemington Racecourse Train Station
- ~7:00pm — Start walking toward the gates and get seated
- 7:30pm — Show starts
- ~9:35pm — Show ends
- 9:45pm — Meetup officially ends
- Afterwards — Optional dinner / food stop for anyone interested
Tickets
Everyone must buy their own ticket in advance.Please make sure you book the Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 7:30pm KOOZA performance in Melbourne.
You do not need to sit in the exact same section as me or others, but if people book similar areas, we may be able to meet before the show, during the interval, and afterwards.
My row/seat is M / 9.
What to bring
- Your ticket
- Myki / transport card if travelling by public transport
- Comfortable clothes for sitting through the show
- A light jacket, depending on the weather
- Money/card for snacks, drinks, or optional food afterwards
Important notes
- Please arrive on time so we can walk to the gates and get seated without rushing.
- The official show duration is listed as around 125 minutes, including intermission.
- Outside food and drinks may not be permitted within the gates, so plan accordingly.
- Flash photography and live streaming are not allowed during the show.
- The show may include loud noises, flashing lights, and moments with no lighting.
- If you are running late, please message in the Meetup app.
Other info
This event should suit anyone who enjoys live performance, circus, theatre, acrobatics, creative shows, or just wants to try something different on a weeknight.You’re welcome to leave straight after the show if needed. The dinner afterwards is completely optional.
5 attendees
Planetarium Night: Worlds of Ice + What’s in the Sky Tonight
Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood, AULet’s spend a Friday evening at Planetarium Nights at Scienceworks.
We’ll be watching the 7:30pm session: Worlds of Ice (33 min) + What’s in the Sky Tonight.
Worlds of Ice takes us on a journey through icy worlds, from the Arctic and South Pole to the far reaches of the solar system. It explores ice through science, astronomy, climate, oceans, culture, and our changing planet.
The session also includes What’s in the Sky Tonight, a presenter-led tour through the current night sky.
We’ll meet at 7:00pm outside the Melbourne Planetarium entrance gates so we have time to say hello, find the group, and head in before the session starts at 7:30pm.
This is a ticketed event, so please book your own ticket in advance. Meetup RSVP does not include entry.
Who this is for
This meetup is good for people who enjoy:- Astronomy, planets, space, climate, and science
- Planetarium shows and immersive dome experiences
- Relaxed cultural / nerdy Friday night events
- Low-pressure social meetups
- Coming solo and meeting a few new people
Solo attendees are very welcome.
Links
- Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGaqJ7wXDwymAerLA
Planetarium Nights / Tickets: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/planetarium-nights
Timeline
- 7:00pm — Meet outside the Melbourne Planetarium entrance gates
- 7:15pm — Head inside and get ready for the session
- 7:30pm — Worlds of Ice + What’s in the Sky Tonight starts
- Around 8:30pm — Session ends and meetup finishes
The exact finish time may vary slightly because the official page lists Worlds of Ice as 33 minutes but does not list the exact duration of What’s in the Sky Tonight.
Tickets / cost
This is a ticketed event. Please buy your own ticket for: Planetarium Nights — Friday 5 June 2026 — 7:30pm session — Worlds of Ice + WITSTPlease note: RSVP on Meetup does not reserve your planetarium ticket, and ticket availability can change.
Transport
Scienceworks is in Spotswood.Public transport option: take the train to Spotswood Station, then walk to Scienceworks. Please check the latest train times before coming.
Bring
- Your planetarium ticket
- Warm layers for the evening
- Myki / transport card if using public transport
What to expect
- Vibe: relaxed, friendly, low-pressure, nerdy/science-friendly
- Group style: casual social meetup, not a formal tour
Weather / backup
This is an indoor event, so normal rain should not affect the meetup.
Please still check transport updates before coming, especially if using public transport.Important notes
- This is an 18+ adults-only event.
- Please book your own ticket for the correct date and session.
- Meetup RSVP does not include entry.
- We’ll meet outside the Melbourne Planetarium entrance gates.
- Please arrive on time so we can head in before the 7:30pm session starts.
- If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.
2 attendees
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