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**Saturday 25th April 2026 ANZAC DAY** **LATIN OBSESSION - BACHATA & SALSA + ZOUK & KIZ at The Space Dance & Arts Centre, 318 Chapel St. Prahran** Heat up your Saturday night at Latin Obsession, one of Melbourne's biggest and best Bachata & Salsa parties at the best venue in the dance scene! The night kicks off with dance classes with the Obsesión Latina team as well as regular guest instructors from Melbourne's premier schools. Don't worry if you're new to the dance floor - first-timers are more than welcome! For this special edition we will be running a second room for all the Zouk & Kiz dancers. Zouk & Kiz classes from 7pm for those who want to give it a go, followed by 100% non-stop Zouk & Kiz social. DANCE CLASSES: 7pm Salsa levels 1 & 2 main room, Kiz open level side room 8pm Bachata levels 1 & 2 main room, Zouk open level side room SOCIAL DANCING: 9pm to 12am Bachata & Salsa main room 9pm to 12am Zouk side room Our crowd is a great mix of beginners to Melbourne's dance elite from every school in Melbourne, tearing up the dance floor! We aim to bring festival vibes every event. With a crew of friendly staff, fun dance classes, only the best music, state-of-the-art venue, vibrant atmosphere, you're set for a great time! Come see for yourself why Latin Obsession is one of Melbourne's favourite socials! Save us a dance! If you like this format, all four dance styles under one roof, classes for each, two party rooms, then please tell all your favourite dancers about it! If we get enough dancers we'll run this format each event. ONLINE PRICES: Earlybird specials 1 or 2 classes & social $25 Early bird social $20 Limited availability! Group, Girls' Night, Date night, Birthday group, Full-time uni student discounts available! DOOR PRICES: 1 or 2 classes & social $30 Social $25 ($20 after 11:00pm) Uni students need to show valid ID to claim discount https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1986250052375?aff=oddtdtcreator

A night of sapphic burlesque, butchlesque, and strip presented by **Nolan Void** and **Umbra** [TICKET LINK HERE](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1553787/) **Featuring:** Gina Stirling Daddy Charles Umbra Lemon Pepper Baby Nolan Void **Gina Stirling** Putting the 'G' in 'G Spot' and revealing herself as a radical, queer, self-loving act. Gina has been performing internationally in Burlesque, cabaret, and musical theatre for over a decade. A career highlight includes being named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Figures worldwide by 21st Century Burlesque in 2021, 2024 and 2025. She has also headlined prestigious international festivals from Perth Australia to all over Europe. **Daddy Charles** Daddy Charles is Australia’s favourite f\*\*kboi with a heart (and harness) of gold. The man-bun-wearing, tattooed, bilingual fantasy you didn’t know you needed, Daddy isn’t just here to leave you on read— he’s here to liberate. A dancer, sex worker and shapeshifter, Daddy Charles says fantasise, not fetishise; to see queer trans desire not as taboo, but as something deeply human, and achingly beautiful. Less walking red flag, more walking sexual awakening—with a gentle, consensual grip on your psyche (and maybe your throat). **Umbra** Have you ever wondered what would happen if that weird shy theatre kid became a huge slag? Well, Meet Umbra! Stepping out from the dark side of the moon with a shuffle, kick ball change, and a little but of snarl, Umbra endeavors to always bring three things; buffoonery, punk, and all your sordid little lezzy fantasies. So strap in, hold on tight, and let this dyke ride your bike. **Lemon Pepper Baby** Stripped, spiced, and freshly freakin’ squeezed Lemon Pepper Baby is rising proud queer Afro Caribbean tease on the scene here to add just the right kick of seasoning to your life. Lemon shines at bringing captivating performances full with energy, blending in her love of comedy and all things sultry to bring you a show you won't forget. **Hosted by Nolan Void** You may have heard of burlesque or boylesque, now get ready for Butchlesque. Nolan Void is a butchlesque / drag king performer from rural Canada who now lives in the big city of Melbourne. They are a producer of local drag and variety shows such as The Anti-Valentines Variety Show, The 2025 Australian Election as Told By Drag Kings and a co-producer of T4T: A Transgender Showcase. ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that Pride of our Footscray is unfortunately not a wheelchair accessible venue. There are two flights of stairs leading up into the bar and no elevator.

Once a month Elni hosts our Port Phillip and Bayside socials. It’s a great opportunity to meet others. Our emphasis is on fun and enjoying each other’s company whilst supporting anyone who might need it. We each pay for our own food and drinks. This time, we’ll meet for dinner at Sons of Mary, a lovely place with a relaxed, elegant vibe. It’s a cosy spot with great service and a warm atmosphere — perfect for a friendly dinner and good conversations. We’d appreciate it if you could update your RSVP the day before so we can provide an exact headcount for the reservation. The table is booked under the name Elni. We hope to see you!

Melbourne Central Food Hall on Level 2. Far back corner near large windows to outside. Look for the colourful piano! See below for exact instructions on finding us. IMPORTANT: Please turn up if you RSVP. Other writers are counting on you being there with them so no one sits alone!!! Currently we have part-time hosts and regulars who will turn up and sit together. EVERYONE, please keep a look out for newly arriving people in the group and make them feel welcome, especially if they say: Are you with the writing group? If you arrive first and have an A4 piece of paper, it is a good idea to write on the paper: Writing Group. This way everyone will find each other. Bring your writing tools, and anything that you have written recently (optional). Remember your earphones if you like to listen to music while you write. There are no rules :) You can write. Or you can chat and write. You can share your work. Or not share your work. (If you need silence to concentrate then headphones are a good idea considering it is in a public space.) Bring pen and paper as a backup. Melbourne Central wifi available. Who: People who write and/or want to write (more) What: An open group of writers who meetup in a stimulating space to write together, share writing and ideas and support each other’s writing goals Why: Inspiration, motivation and space to write. Where: Melbourne Central - see photo for our location. Red shaded area would be ideal if available when you arrive. Detailed instructions if you do not know the area: 1) Go to the Shot Tower (the old building inside Melbourne Central with the big cone glass roof above it). 2) Go up the the escalators (there’s only one set of up- escalators near the Shot Tower, you can’t miss it). 3) You are now on level 2, Dining Hall (there are signs to the right, just slightly, stating this). 4) Top Juice store is to your right. Turn right so you pass Top Juice and walk toward the food hall. 5) You are now in the food hall near a black piano. Go past this. Go to the seating at the far back corner where there are large windows facing outside. 6) Look for us writers. There should be a sign on the table. Call out your hosts name and ask if this is the writing group. We will say YES, here we are! Additional hosts wanted!!! Please contact Mat Clarke. Please only RSVP if you can make it. And also un-RSVP if you need to cancel. Thank You, Melbourne Writers. Great Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbWriters What we have written so far: www.worldwriterscollective.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelbCityWriters Blog: http://melbournewriters.wordpress.com **Help us by adding to these social pages and site**

**We're back at Transport for a Sunday session for good vibes, fun times and awesome live music with singing siblings Jack and Ruby.** This talented and friendly duo will be harmonizing a mix of songs from their original music to unique covers of contemporary and classic hits. We'll have a reserved area in the 'Glasshouse' where the band is. *If you haven't yet paid your $12 membership fee for the group, please do so to attend this event directly to the group's account -* Andy Annita UE Account bsb 670864 acc 35256989 ref (your name) **See you there** 💃🏽🕺🏽😊

**DJ playing....60s popular and 70s Disco and Glam Rock....** As we use to hear on 📻 radio stations... 3XY Hot 🔥Hits and.... 3KZ Saturday Night Jukebox Party. FREE entry and dancing

\#\# 🎶 Live Music Sessions In 2026🔥 Join us for a fantastic Sunday afternoon of music, good vibes, and great company at the iconic Mission to Seafarers! **Dinash & Friends** bringing a unique mix of **Soul • Dance • Reggae • Pop vibes**. 😎 **Date:** Sunday, 26th April 2026 **Time:** 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM **Venue**: The Mission to Seafarers Victoria **Address:** 717 Flinders Street, Docklands (South Wharf Venue) **Vibe:** Great venue, great vibe, great tunes, and drinks at great prices 🍺🍷 Live music in the ‘open air beer-garden’ (weather permitting) or in the courtyard under the rooftop. This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, so come down to this iconic South Wharf venue and support the historic Mission to Seafarers. The Mission to Seafarers Victoria is a heritage-listed building in Melbourne's Docklands and provides welfare services to seafarers. Your attendance supports this vital cause! Getting there by public transport is easy - the tram stop is just nearby or it's just a short walk from Flinders Street station. Even closer from Southern Cross Station. Enter around the back to the beer garden. [Website](https://www.pianomanaustralia.com) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dinash.daniel.2025/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dinashdaniel) \| [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXRJ12M0lS6XorFBn_L8Y4A) \| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eARClesHkH8wUNHCaFVOc) \| [TikTok](http://www.tiktok.com/@dinashdaniel)

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

**Caller: Richard Ades** **Band: The McKenzies** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.