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## ✨ KISMETRIX \| The Valhalla Experience [Ticketed Event](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/june-20-kismetrix-elegant-singles-night-valhalla-bar-melbourne-cbd-tickets-1989538049864) ### Elegant Singles Night — Back by Popular Demand 📍 **Valhalla Bar (Basement, Olderfleet Building)** 477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 📅 **Saturday, 20 June 2026** 🕖 **7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Hosted)** 🥂 **Welcome Drink Included on Arrival** ### AN ELEGANT NIGHT FOR PEOPLE WHO STILL BELIEVE IN REAL CONNECTION Some nights feel different the moment you walk in. The lighting. The energy. The conversations that don’t feel forced. After an incredible response and a sold-out March event, KISMETRIX returns to Valhalla — one of Melbourne’s most beautifully hidden underground cocktail bars — for another refined evening designed for genuine connection. No interviews across tiny tables. No chaotic nightclub energy. No pressure to perform. Just attractive, grounded people meeting naturally in a space designed for conversation, chemistry, and presence. This is for those who miss the feeling of meeting someone properly. ### WHY PEOPLE LOVED VALHALLA Hidden beneath Melbourne’s iconic Olderfleet Building, Valhalla offers a completely different atmosphere to most singles events. Warm lighting. Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Beautiful cocktails. A room that encourages conversation instead of competing with it. It feels intimate without being awkward. Elegant without being pretentious. Social without feeling exhausting. And that’s exactly why people asked us to bring it back. ### WHAT TO EXPECT 🥂 A complimentary welcome drink on arrival ✨ A carefully hosted evening with warm introductions 🖤 A sophisticated crowd focused on genuine connection 🎶 Ambient atmosphere where you can actually hear each other speak 🍸 Additional cocktails, wine and bar snacks available throughout the night 🤝 Natural mingling — no forced speed dating rotations Our hosts will be there throughout the evening to help create a relaxed, welcoming flow and help ease introductions where appropriate. ### WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR KISMETRIX events are designed for people who value: • Real-life connection over endless swiping • Emotional maturity and good conversation • Intentional social experiences • Quality energy and respectful interaction • Meeting people in a more natural environment You do not need to be extroverted to enjoy this night. Many guests come solo. ### AGE GROUPS To help create a balanced social atmosphere, tickets are released across two overlapping age groups: • **30–48** • **38–60** Guests receive colour-coded name tags on arrival to help facilitate smoother introductions throughout the evening. (Please note: age ranges are guidelines only. We prioritise overall crowd balance and energy.) ### [YOUR TICKET INCLUDES](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/june-20-kismetrix-elegant-singles-night-valhalla-bar-melbourne-cbd-tickets-1989538049864) Get your ticket [here ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/june-20-kismetrix-elegant-singles-night-valhalla-bar-melbourne-cbd-tickets-1989538049864) ✔ Entry to KISMETRIX \| Elegant Singles Night at Valhalla ✔ Complimentary welcome drink on arrival ✔ Hosted experience throughout the evening ✔ Access to one of Melbourne’s most unique hidden venues ✔ A thoughtfully curated social atmosphere designed for connection ### A NOTE ABOUT KISMETRIX KISMETRIX is not built around pressure, games, or superficial interaction. We create experiences for people seeking something more meaningful — whether that becomes friendship, romance, community, or simply a memorable night surrounded by good people. Our events are intentionally designed to feel welcoming, safe, and human. Because genuine connection still matters. ### SAFE SPACE & RESPECT POLICY KISMETRIX is committed to creating emotionally safe, respectful environments for everyone attending. By attending, guests agree to: • Treat others with kindness and respect • Honour personal boundaries • Engage authentically and respectfully • Contribute to a positive atmosphere free from harassment or inappropriate behaviour Our hosts are available throughout the evening should any guest require support. KISMETRIX reserves the right to refuse entry or remove attendees to protect the safety and comfort of our community. Full Code of Conduct: [www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct](http://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct "http://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct") ### LAST EVENT SOLD OUT If this event speaks to you, don’t wait too long. 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**TLS: Crypto Smarter, Not Harder – 3 Hour Mindset & Crypto Retreat pre-screening** (We will speak about trading as well) **💰 Early Access Pricing: Book now to save!** *Bring your friends that want to learn. Yes they need to pay as free events bring people who aren't keen on their education. Gain access to exclusive tokens towards the 2 day retreat!* ### **Description** Imagine spending two days in a beautiful coastal setting, learning how to take control of your crypto journey — not just with better strategies, but with the right mindset to sustain long-term success. This June, **The Lazy Society** is hosting a 3-hour pre-screening dinner with Slow Bonding Dinner to introduce ourselves more formally and to start registering interest and beginning to take bookings for the 2-day Retreat in November 2026! It was designed to help you master the smarter, not harder approach to crypto. Whether you’re a curious beginner, an intermediate trader, or someone who’s been in the space but feels stuck, this experience will give you clarity, tools, and confidence. *** ### **What You’ll Experience** We will be preparing you for the 2-day event in November 2026. *** ### **Why This Retreat is Different** This is not your standard “sit in a chair and listen” seminar. You’ll: * Work in a small, intimate group (max 10 people) * Learn from experienced traders and community builders * Get live, practical training you can apply immediately * Have space to slow down, reset, and reconnect with your purpose in crypto * Enjoy AMAZING, hand folded food, good company, and a relaxed, calming environment *** ### **Event Details** 📅 Dates: Saturday, June 20th 2026 📍 Location: Heartling Docklands 👥 Capacity: Limited to 10 participants 💰 Investment: $199 (Early Bird prices available automatically if you are booking now) *** ### **Who Should Attend** * TLS community members * Beginners to intermediate crypto users * Digital nomads, freelancers & side hustlers * Web3 enthusiasts & blockchain meetup regulars * Investors wanting to develop discipline & avoid burnout * Anyone curious about combining financial learning with personal growth * People who love art in their food *** If you’re ready to take your crypto skills to the next level — and your mindset along with it — join us for this unique, all-inclusive experience. Spots will go fast. Secure yours now.

🥒🎾 Social Pickleball DUPR Round Robin – All Levels Welcome! 🥒🎾 🏆 Top 2 players win a FREE session at any future RMIT Pickleball event! 📢 Instagram: @rmit_pickleball 📢 WhatsApp: RMIT Pickleball Club 🏓 Paddles and balls provided! Join us for a social yet competitive pickleball session with DUPR-rated matches. Meet new players, enjoy great games, and build your DUPR rating in a fun round robin format. 👥 Who is it for? * Members of the public and RMIT students * Social and competitive players looking for rated games * Intermediate and advanced players * New DUPR players are welcome if they are comfortable with pickleball rules, scoring, and gameplay 🔄 Format * DUPR round robin format * Partners and opponents will rotate throughout the session * Pairings are generated based on results from previous rounds * No fixed partners for the session * All match results will be submitted to DUPR ✅ How to join? 1. Become a club member at the RMIT Store (one-off payment) 1. RSVP on Meetup to join the session 1. Once marked as “Going”, pay for the session: * Payment link will be posted in the Meetup comments section 1–3 days before the event * Use your RMIT Store account with an active club membership If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to “Not Going”. ⏳ Priority on Waitlist 1. Clear Meetup profile with your name and photo 1. RMIT students 1. Regular attendees 📅 On the day * New players, please introduce yourself to the host * Have your Pickleheads app and DUPR account ready before the session * A Pickleheads group invite will be provided on the day for match assignments and score entry * If you have not joined Pickleheads or created a DUPR account yet, please arrive a little earlier and we can help you get set up before play begins * Have your emailed ticket receipt ready, as it may be checked on the day 🔄 Cancellations and Refunds * No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows * Refunds are only provided if the event is cancelled (e.g. weather or court availability) * Credit for a future session may be offered by agreement if an event is cancelled * Only pay using the payment link shared in Meetup comments. Using old payment links is at your own risk. Whether you’re new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend — everyone is welcome! 👉 Spots are limited, so RSVP early! 👈

**Saturday nights alright...for fun times, great music, and dancing the night away @ Transport Bar with friends old and new** 💃🏽🕺🏼. It’s always a party with Andrew De Silva, so bring a friend or two, and let the good times roll. And if you're flying solo or new to the group, no worries! We’re a friendly bunch 😊. Let Annita or Andy know and we’ll do an intro with other members **🎉🍸**. We'll have a reserved area under Andy / Unique Events in the 'Glasshouse' area on the Swanston St side where the band is. See you there🥂.

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

Join me for a chill sketch session at Kere Kere Gardens. We’ll be meeting beside Cook’s Cottage at **11:00 am** before finding a suitable place to sit on the lawn. What to bring: \- Art materials\. \- Weather appropriate gear\. \- A picnic rug/towel to sit on\. See you then :)

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Philosophy Circle group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

Hi everyone, and welcome to our very first event! Since I’ve traveled to 50 countries before settling here in Melbourne, the idea of combining travel, daily living, and creating art is a massive passion of mine. To kick off our community of "dreamers and doers," we are hosting a relaxed weekend coffee meetup to connect, share, and get inspired. Whether you are a full-time professional artist or an entrepreneur exploring painting like I am, this is a casual space to meet face-to-face and build our local network over a great cup of Melbourne coffee. **Here is what we’ll be doing:** * 🎨 **Show & Tell:** Bring a sketchbook, your iPad, or just pull up some photos of your work on your phone. Let's celebrate what everyone is currently creating or exploring! * 🤝 **Network & Connect:** Swap Instagram handles, share industry contacts, and find your new creative accountability buddies. * 🌍 **Main Topic - Art Residencies & Coliving:** Have you ever done an art residency? Are you dreaming of joining a creative coliving space overseas or right here in Australia? Let's share resources, research, and dreams about blending travel with our artistic practices. **What to bring:** * A piece of your art (physical or digital) or a work-in-progress to share. * Your business cards, portfolio links, or social handles. * Any info, questions, or experiences you have regarding art residencies! I can't wait to meet you all and hear about your creative journeys. RSVP so I can make sure we grab a big enough table!

**✨Are you tired of making ‘how are you’ friends? This event is for you!✨** 🎨What better way to build and deepen connections than through a fun activity like **Figurine painting**! There are many social events but it isn’t easy to feel connected to someone in a large group setting. I am super extroverted yet found myself walking home after a great social feeling more lonely, because of all the superficial connections made. I started Hue&Crew to help people build their next close-friend circle based on age, personality and interest! 🎨**What to Expect** This isn’t a big mixer event, every event has a limit of 6 people per table and a fishbowl full of conversation starters to help people get started! We move around Melbourne's many beautiful cafes weekly to keep things fresh! Expect: * A fresh, comfy venue * A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly quiet * A fishbowl of conversation starters for the introverts * A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself * Hand-painted figurines you made yourself to bring home Each group is curated to feel natural, matched by age, interest and personality 🎨**Notice before you sign up:** As the events are really small and it might take some time to form a group with similar interests, we will inform you when there is a suitable group for you! **RSVP now:** [https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9](https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9) **Take a look at our instagram page to see past public events**👇 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) **Bring a friend for a 10% Discount for the both of you!**

Come and join us for our seventh Melbourne Craft Circle event :) If you have any accessibility needs or questions about the group feel free to message me. Otherwise just click attending and show up with your craft or art. Hope to see you there! 🧶

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** The RSVP count for this event is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh cocktails in the garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko Café (yummy sharable plates). **FEE:** BAM Thursday evenings offer **FREE general admission** from 5:00–9:00 PM. See what’s on view [here](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/art-exhibitions/on-view-now/) (special exhibits are $5.00 fee). **TOUR**: I'll lead a tour of the main museum from 6:30pm til 7pm. FREE **PARKING** behind the museum is $7.00. Nearby parking a little cheaper. **SEATING**: *Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.* **DRESS**: Summer dressy casual

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Want to see your work shine and put your pride on display? Then come to July's Creativity Circle! We will be making simple Suncatchers with tissue paper! Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Our monthly meeting will be Sunday June 21st 1-4 PM This will be held at 4049 Garrett W Dr, Columbus, 43214 This is off of Olentangy River Rd, north of Riverside Hospital. This is the home of one of our members. Everyone is welcome - beginner to expert. This is a casual folding session. People will teach a few models.

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.