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## Details 🌴 **MONDAY SALSA & SIP** New weekly Latin Monday nights at West Beach Pavilion, St Kilda — right on the beach! 🎉 Join us at West Beach Pavilion and kick start your week with a fun Salsa Beginner dance class and a drink, and enjoy some Latin fun with amazing Sunset views. ✨ Everyone welcome! No partner or dance experience needed. **Stay after class**, have a drink, meet and make new friends and practice your dance moves in a friendly and welcoming environment. 📅 When: **EVERY MONDAY** 💃🕺 **BEGINNER SALSA CLASS:** **6:00pm–7:00pm** \- Perfect for Beginners of all levels \* Learn from an instructor with over 18 years of experience 💵 Cost: $29 Includes Salsa class plus a drink 👇 **Secure your class spot** Contact: (03) 9593 8833 Bring your friends, meet new ones! Let’s make Mondays the new fun Fridays! 🔥 See you on the dance floor!! 🕺💃✨ At: 📍 West Beach Pavilion, 330A Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda Beachfront

**Skeptics Cafe.** Vic Skeptics Pub Night - Third Monday of every month. Skeptics Café will be held in the Mahogany Room at [The Stolberg Hotel](https://stolberg.com.au/), 197 Plenty Road, Preston. Each month, Victorian Skeptics hosts a social night in the pub. We get together for dinner, drinks and good conversation with like-minded individuals. We have a different speaker each month. Topic: "***The Modern Minoans".*** Speaker: Prof. Peter Revesz. Professor Peter Z. Revesz is a Computer Science researcher who has published many academic articles in technology journals about the relationship between the Hungarian language and various ancient languages such as Hurrian, Sumerian and Minoan. But do his claims stand up to scrutiny in the fields of linguistics and information theory? **Start Time:** 6:00pm for dinner and a chat. 7:30pm for beginning of the talk. **[Vic Skeptics](https://vicskeptics.wordpress.com/events/)** \- \- **[Australian Skeptics](https://www.skeptics.com.au/)**

Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged. As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and that can influence self-actualisation later in life in various ways. Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren't as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn't follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing. The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find and give inspiration. The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees. Venue: Sussex Neighbourhood House Inc. 7 Prospect St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 Date/Times: Once a month on Mondays 7:30pm - 9:00pm \*\* Door will be closed 5 mins after group starts so as not to disrupt the group. Booking a spot in group: If it is fully booked, please ALWAYS go on Wait List - the app automatically gives you a spot as soon as someone drops out. I will reminding RSVP'd attendees to change their RSVPs to *Not Going* if they are no longer going, so that those on the Wait List get their place. If you regularly don't show up and don't let me know - I will be in contact to see if there are any issues. Fees: $10.00 This purely to cover the cost of the venue where group is held as well as Meetup subscription. Guidelines: An opening creed will be read at the beginning of each group session. It is paramount though that ALL attendees feel safe, welcomed and respected at ALL times. The group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and I'd also like to extend that acknowledgement to those with lived experience of mental health challenges. Thank you so much for reading this far - I look forward to meeting you in person. Remember, it only takes a baby step to start change. Please message me directly with any questions. Steven Cabral.

Join Queer Meditation Melbourne for an evening of self-exploration and mindfulness in a safe and inclusive space. Start the event with a guided meditation session focused on promoting wellness, positive thinking, and spiritual growth. Connect with like-minded individuals from the LGBT community and enjoy meaningful conversations that nurture self-empowerment and consciousness. After the meditation practice, we will engage in social activities, promoting healthy living and dining out experiences. This event is designed for gay men and gay and lesbian friends who are looking to nurture their spiritual journey while building connections within the community. Come together to foster a sense of belonging and support each other in a space that celebrates diversity and self-care.

If you've got soul and love to sing, join us on Thursday 18th June at 6pm. No audition needed! The wonderful Monique Boggia leads us, helping us bring songs to life like I Second That Emotion, Son of a Preacher Man, Ain't No Mountain High Enough and Tracks of My Tears. We meet above the bar at **FAD Gallery,** 14 Corrs Lane, Melbourne. (Corrs Lane is in Chinatown, off Little Bourke Street). Grab a drink before we start and take it upstairs. After we sing, we love to be social and always have a drink and a chat in the bar. There's no need to commit to every week in this 9 week term. You can pay **$20** per session or pay in advance for the whole term: **$100**. Prologue - 16 April - Member led greatest hits session - Free to attend Class dates for Term 1, 2026 Week 1 - 23 April- Term payment or casual payment per session Week 2 - 30 April Week 3 - 7 May Week 4 - 14 May Week 5 - 21 May Week 6 - 28 May Week 7 - 4 June Week 8 - 11 June Week 9 - 18 June Any questions? Email Dan at xx.danscott@gmail.com

🌿 **Take a gentle pause this June as we connect, reflect and explore *Shades of Courage*.** SoulTime offers a welcoming space for **reflection, meaningful conversation and connection** in a peaceful setting overlooking nature. Sessions include gentle music, short readings from diverse cultures, faiths and perspectives, and open discussion around uplifting themes relevant to everyday life. This month, **we'll explore the many different ways courage manifests in our lives** \- from bold leaps of faith to quiet moments of inner strength\. 🌱 To help make SoulTime accessible for families, we are continuing our ***SoulTime Kids*** program! This is a parallel session for primary-aged children that runs while adults attend the main gathering, often exploring similar themes through their own creative, reflective and values-based activities. The kids' session is facilitated by a qualified primary school teacher or youth worker (with current Working with Children Checks). SoulTime remains open to everyone, regardless of background, beliefs or life stage. Light refreshments will be served following the group discussion. We hope you can join us! ☕✨

Dance party for Sick Kids in Hospital. For The Starlight Children's Foundation DJ music playing dancing times from the 60s popular and 70s Disco and Glam Rock.. Like we heard on 📻 radio stations 3xy Saturday night Jukebox party and, 3Kz 6 O'clock Rock. $10 Entry is your donation to the Starlight Children's Foundation to make children happy while in hospital.

Attica shot to fame when it was ranked in the World’s Top 50 Restaurants, and since then, it has reinvented itself multiple times. Part of Attica’s ongoing evolution includes its Chef’s Table experimental nights - an opportunity for the kitchen team to try out new dishes and a chance for us diners to experience some Attica magic at a slightly lower price point than usual. This year’s Chef’s Table Series offers a five-course menu (and optional wine-pairing), which reflects the experimental nature of the dishes - all written the night before. I booked for 5 Fine Diners to enjoy the Chef’s Table menu at $200 per person for dinner from 6pm on Wednesday 17 June. Please note: The only dietary requirements that can be accommodated are Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian and Dairy free and these must be advised in advance. 

Join the waitlist to express interest. Once I have names in the waitlist, I’ll send you a ‘Meetup Message’ to confirm you have a spot and how to pay. You’ll need to send me $100 to secure your place (equivalent to the deposit I have already paid per seat to make the booking - this will be deducted from your bill when we settle up). Once paid I’ll move you from the waitlist to going. Please check that you don’t have your settings blocking messages; if I can’t contact you I’ll have to move on to another waitlisted diner. Also if you don’t respond to my message within 3 days, I’ll let you know that I’m offering the seat to another person on the waitlist. 

Thanks and I look forward to sharing a unique Attica experience with you!

Primitive Wild Rock'n'Roll Well known guitarist who brings us back in time. The music, the gear and the vibe 4 piece band Polished dance floor Come and have a drink and get into the beat FREE ENTRY TABLE BOOKED UNDER BERTA

**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🥂.

Happy Hour on the Green ⛳ Join Black Love & Friends for a laid-back evening at Topgolf as we celebrate the fathers, father figures, brothers, uncles, mentors, friends, and positive male role models who enrich our lives and communities. This isn't a golf tournament—it's a social gathering designed to bring great people together for conversation, connection, laughter, food, drinks, and a little friendly competition. Whether you're a father, celebrating a father, bringing your brother, cousin, friend, or simply looking for a fun Saturday evening, you're welcome to join us. No golf experience is necessary. Come for the happy hour, stay for the company. Expect: • Topgolf games for all skill levels • Food and drinks available for purchase • Networking and socializing • Great music and positive vibes • A welcoming atmosphere for singles, couples, and friends Bring someone special or come solo and meet new people. Let's raise a glass to the men who lead, support, inspire, and show up for the people they love.

🔥 OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at PBR EASTON! 🔥 Looking to meet new people, enjoy great music, dance, laugh, and have an unforgettable night out? Then grab your friends and join us for one of the most exciting Over 50 social events in Columbus! 📍 PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse – Easton 📅 Thursday, June 18th ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (and the fun keeps going!) This is NOT your typical quiet happy hour… this is a high-energy, country-meets-nightlife experience designed for fun-loving singles and couples over 50 who still enjoy getting out, socializing, and making memories! ✨ What’s Happening: 🎵 Live Music from 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding starting at 8:30 PM 💃 Line Dancing with Instructor from 9–10 PM 🎧 DJ & Dancing starting at 9 PM 🍹 Drink Specials All Night: $3, $4 & $5 specials! Whether you want to relax with a drink, hit the dance floor, try the mechanical bull, or just meet a great group of people in a fun atmosphere — this event has something for everyone. 👉 IMPORTANT: When you arrive, CHECK IN with the host under: “Doug / Meetup” to receive your wristband. 🚗 FREE Parking available across from the venue and at the Easton West Garage. Come when you can, leave when you want… but don’t be surprised if you stay all night! Let’s make Thursday night FUN again! 🎉

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash) SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance. [Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees. Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio. DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly) BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm) PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.

You’re Invited to a Karaoke Night at Beeline Easton! If the weather is nice we will be out on the back patio. If not it will be inside :) 🎤 Sing Your Heart Out! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and good vibes at Beeline Easton! Whether you’re a rockstar in the making or just love a good singalong, this is your chance to shine. Join us and Central Ohio friends (Formerly cbus 20s and 30s) 🕗 Time: [8pm-2am (close)] 📍 Location: Beeline Easton Parking: paid parking garage south of beeline or a free lot to the north of beeline! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to take the stage! Let’s make it a night to remember. RSVP we can’t wait to see you there