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🎉 Join Us at FAD Gallery Bar! Welcome Anita to our hosting team🥂 Looking for a fun, easygoing way to meet new people and kick off your weekend? Come hang out with us at FAD Gallery Bar in the heart of Melbourne CBD! 🎨 About the Venue: FAD is an iconic, laneway bar with a unique artistic vibe — think comfy couches, art on the walls, cool music, and that classic Melbourne laneway feel. 🍻 Happy Hour: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hosted from 6:00 but feel free to rock up early for Happy Hour as the venue staff are friendly and there are always some early attenders. Enjoy great drink specials during happy hour and very cheap drinks after that — perfect for chatting, chilling, and making new friends. 👋 No need to know anyone — come as you are! This is a relaxed, welcoming meetup where everyone’s there to have fun, make connections, and enjoy good drinks and great company. 💃 Good Vibes & Dancing: Later in the night the bar transforms into a dance-friendly space with DJs and groovy tunes — whether you want to boogie or just hang out, it’s a great crowd and no one’s a stranger here!

EVERY FRIDAY! FREE dance classes & social dancing and Reggaeton every week with Obsesión Latina - Salsa & Bachata & OYE Latino at The Albion Rooftop - South Melbourne! Main room: 6:45pm Doors open. Come in for a drink! 7:00pm 2 levels of Salsa classes 8:00pm 2 levels of Bachata classes 9:00pm Non-stop Bachata & Salsa 11:00pm Reggaeton all night! Rooftop: 11:00pm After the Bachata & Salsa in the main room, we can head upstairs to the rooftop for some more Bachata & Salsa until late. FREE entry all night every Friday! Book your class spots to helps us manage the class ratios and also because we may need to start capping numbers as we sometimes have over 140 students! First-timers welcome! No need to bring a partner, but the more the merrier! Dress as you would usually going to a bar or club. Guys smart casual, no trackies! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-salsa-bachata-classes-social-every-friday-in-south-melbourne-tickets-1978557074471?aff=oddtdtcreator

**Upgrade the Way You Meet New People.** 🎊🤗. Enjoy a night that’s social, inclusive and low-pressure. **Ticketed event** \- get your tickets **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singles-mingle-at-secret-garden-tickets-1985354049406?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **👉** 2-for-1 Ladies tickets available! **Join us Friday, 10th April from 7pm at Secret Garden — a hidden retreat in St. Kilda perfect for the Friday unwind.** Enjoy sunset drinks ($16 cocktails🍹 - yes please!) on the all-weather deck, set amongst beautiful, lush surrounds. 🌳🥂 If you've ever been to one of our events, you'll already know that we're all about bringing people together, creating a safe space for connection and keeping the positive and fun energy going - right? And our singles events are no different! The hosts are there to make everyone feel comfortable, break the ice, and keep the energy positive. ✨ **No pressure, no forced interactions — just great conversations and good energy.** So, if you're single and ready to Mingle, come along and give it a go. At the very least, you can enjoy a fun night out - and you just never know who you might meet! 🎉💫 What to expect: ✨ Real people. Real conversations. Real fun.
 🌳 Semi-outdoor drinks and socialising 🍹 Cocktails special $16 (7-10pm) 👋 Friendly group of attendees **Event Details** 📅 Friday, 10th April @ 7pm 📍 Secret Garden Bar (Deck)
 👗 Dress to impress — look good=feel good
 🤗 Come solo or bring a wingman — everyone’s welcome 🎉 Ages 30+ ✨ Grab your ticket and enjoy a great night out with people who are also ready for something new. **\*TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THIS EVENT\*** Please follow these 3 simple steps: **1\. RSVP for the event here to register your attendance** **2\. Purchase a ticket via this link:** [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singles-mingle-at-secret-garden-tickets-1985354049406?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/singles-mingle-at-secret-garden-tickets-1985354049406?aff=oddtdtcreator) **3\. Show your ticket barcode at the door on the day of the event\. No ticket\, no entry\.** Check us out on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/melbourne_mingle) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567494869532) 👀

Join us for the Women Photographers Exhibition held at the National Gallery Victoria, St Kilda Road.This ticketed exhibition is $25 adult entry. We will meet up for lunch at Queen Vic Market and then explore the market for street photography! If you don't want to see the ticketed exhibition, there are free exhibitions on all the levels of the gallery. This will give us the opportunity to try out some street photography in exhibition spaces today, as public accessible spaces such as galleries and museums come under the street photography umbrella. We will also make use of street photography opportunities on the way to and in the market. Schedule 9.45 am. Meeting Point 1: National Gallery of Victoria, 80 St Kilda Road. 10am - 12 noon Exhibition, NGV. 12-1pm Make your way to Queen Vic Market independently .You can take train from Flinders Street station to Melbourne Central Station. or catch trams 19, 57, 58 or 59 up Elizabeth Street direct to Market. 1pm Meeting Point 2 : Entrance to Meat Market on Elizabeth Street. Plz get your lunch and meet back at the Queen's Food Hall ( Queen Street)to eat lunch together. 2pm Meeting Point 3 : Entrance to Queen's Food Hall, Queen Street. 2pm-3.30 pm Explore the Deli Section, the fresh fruit section and then the streets around market .

Jim Jarmusch‘s new film with Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling and Tom Waits. “Father Mother Sister Brother is consistently beautiful. It is not easy to create visual variety and interest in scenes in which by design the most important thing that is happening is that nothing is apparently happening.” Variety. “There’s something comforting about the fact that Jarmusch is still doing his thing, exactly how he wants to, and that so many great actors are lining up to be part of it. He’s a singular voice in a landscape that’s always in danger of flattening.” The Associated Press. We will meet at the Nova Bar from 3:30 p.m. onwards, please book your tickets early, Stefan - 0437777522

Hey! We'll be checking out the classic film-noir double, 'The Big Sleep' and 'The Maltese Falcon', at Astor Theatre! ❤️ We'll meet at the couches opposite the candy bar at Astor on Sunday the 12/4, at 7:25pm. The film double will start at 7:30pm. (Look out for the guy with the Mohawk-y haircut!) Please see Astor's website for ticket purchasing info. See link below: https://www.astortheatre.net.au/sessions/2026-04-12-000-3 Get ready for the mystery double. See you then! 🎥 🥸

Join us for Art Club in Fitzroy - A relaxed 3hr no pressure art meet up perfect for beginners or artists! BYO Art & Craft Project. Use the time to catch up on your current art project along with other local artists. Be inspiring, or take inspiration from our monthly meets. Drawing supplies provided for those without a project to bring. B.Y.O. Food & Drinks

Join us for a relaxed and thought-provoking meetup centered on the work of Michelangelo Antonioni, with a special focus on Red Desert and its enduring influence. We’ll explore how Antonioni uses landscape, color, and silence to express alienation and emotional disconnection, making Red Desert a landmark in modern cinema. From its striking visual design to its unconventional storytelling, we’ll unpack what makes his style so distinctive—and why it still resonates today. We’ll also bring The Passenger into the conversation, considering how its themes of identity, movement, and detachment echo or evolve Antonioni’s vision. Please note: this is a discussion-based meetup—we do not screen films during the event. Participants are encouraged to watch the films beforehand so we can dive straight into conversation, analysis, and shared perspectives. Whether you’re already a fan of Antonioni or just discovering his work, this is a space to think deeply, exchange ideas, and connect with others who appreciate cinema as an art form.

This is a paid event, $50 — please purchase your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKUCR You’re invited to an unhurried afternoon of tea and inner listening. We’ll start with organic tea, prepared and shared slowly. Once the room settles, we will watch a 45-minute video presentation - an introduction to the Deck and how to use it in a grounded way. Then you’ll do your own simple practice: draw a Card see what it stirs, and share with us only if you want to (quiet participation is completely welcome). sageharrow.com

In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.

...and speaking of breakthrough roles: who can forget the first time we saw Tom Cruise singing Bob Seeger in his underwear? Often considered an updated 1983 version of The Graduate, the movie sparkles with memorable lines and original music. I only regret that I was never told that "Princeton could use someone like Bob..." See the movie first and join us for some "Cruisin'"

. 🎬 Movie Night You, Me & Tuscany Join us for a cinematic escape to the sun-drenched vineyards and romantic landscapes of Italy as we gather to watch You, Me & Tuscany, the new feel-good romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Tuscany, the film follows a spirited young woman whose impulsive decision to stay in a Tuscan villa leads to unexpected adventure, heartfelt moments, and a romance she never saw coming. Expect an evening filled with: 🍿 A beautiful cinematic escape to Italy 🍷 Relaxed social vibes and great conversation ✨ A feel-good romantic story perfect for movie lovers Whether you’re a fan of romantic comedies, stunning travel settings, or simply enjoy experiencing great films with great people, this will be a perfect night to unwind and connect. Come ready to relax, laugh, and be transported to Tuscany for the evening. Follow Black Love & Friends on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/share/17oXQtZz36/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackloveandfriends?igsh=djVrYnhqeG5nMjBx) to stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming dimnets, social gatherings, and other exciting member-only events.

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event: THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised (GFC website preferred)! Please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtimes and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan