LGBT+

To BOOK you must GET a FREE TICKET from the Nomads website by following: **[https://thq.fyi/se/af29fbc627c2](https://thq.fyi/se/af29fbc627c2).** Click on **Get Tickets.** **Note:** *An RSVP on Meetup is **NOT** a booking.* Please visit the Nomads website for full and early details of events. Our regular monthly social night - this month at The Royal Melbourne Hotel, 629 Bourke St, Melbourne. **GRADE**: Social. **ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION**: Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, compare notes and float ideas on events they would like to see run, and simply have a chat. Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for a walk we haven't done before? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome – new members are especially invited to any of the monthly Nomads social evenings. See **[The Royal Melbourne Hotel website](https://www.rmh.com.au/)** for more details, including **[their menu](https://www.rmh.com.au/food-drink#FOODMENU)**. Tuesday night is Parma Night - with various types of parma, including vegetarian, plus wine, beer or soft drink for $26. **BOOKING**: By Sunday 12th April. To BOOK you must GET a FREE TICKET from the Nomads website by following: **[https://thq.fyi/se/af29fbc627c2](https://thq.fyi/se/af29fbc627c2).** Click on **Get Tickets.** **Note:** *An RSVP on Meetup is **NOT** a booking.*

**🙋‍♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language ​exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 100 - 150 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. Some people come early some come late, best time is between 6pm to 9pm. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians.

**Accessibility Allies monthly roundtable** **2nd Tuesday of each month** **Proudly supported by** [Builure](https://www.linkedin.com/company/builure/posts/) **Topic for April****: Changing leaves. Changing standards** **What are some ways that accessibility standards have or will change?** **What gaps still exist, and what can we do to fill them?** **Meet accessibility professionals and advocates.** * **No presentations** * **Open discussion** * **Exchange ideas** * **Genuine connections** **Tuesday 14 April 2026** **5:30 pm - 7:30 pm** **Free** **Light refreshments provided (incl vegetarian and GF)** **[Registration via Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/a11y-allies-2026-04) is essential** **(for building access)** **Location: WeWork** **120 Spencer Street, Melbourne** * **Quiet exclusive space** * **Wheelchair access** * **Accessible toilet** **Please contact us if you have any accessibility needs or questions about this event.** **Building Entry** **Enter via the entrance on Spencer or Little Collins Street after 5pm.** **Meet near the green chairs in the lobby.** **Post a message in this event if you're running late and need access to the event after 5:45pm.**

**💓 Online Speed Dating – Real Geelong Locals, Live on Zoom** Expect more tonal spread here: sometimes compact, sometimes expansive, sometimes punchy. Genuine conversations with real locals — all from your living room. We match you with compatible Geelong locals using a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds while a host guides the session. **Register under your age group:** - ⚡ **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=18-32&face_v=28.0) - ✨ **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=30-46&face_v=28.0) - 🎯 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=40-58&face_v=28.0) - ⚡ **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Geelong&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=55+&face_v=28.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 📌 **What to know** **Frequently Asked Questions** **What if I'm shy?** The virtual setting and hosted rounds keep things comfortable for everyone. **Do I need experience?** Not at all. The host walks you through everything. **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** Just Zoom, a webcam, and Wi-Fi. That's it. **How long are the chats?** A few minutes each — just enough to get a sense of someone. - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds - **Host:** Live host handling rounds and introductions - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Duration:** Around 1–1.5 hours - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Vibe:** Casual, easy-going conversations with Geelong singles 🎯 **Great fit for:** ⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – Geelong local - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting - Geelong locals after personality-matched dates - First-timers new to speed dating --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 💞 ✨ **How the event unfolds** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Geelong singles. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Geelong singles. 5. **Results** – We'll send your mutual matches afterwards.

**✨ North Melbourne Speed Dating – Personality Matched & Hosted on Zoom** This online speed dating version intentionally pushes for wider variation in cadence, emphasis, and section order. It is designed to feel less templated from one generation to the next. A straightforward, fun way to meet local singles without stepping out. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet North Melbourne singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. **Choose your age range to register:** - 🔥 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=18-32&face_v=28.0) - 🎉 **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=30-46&face_v=28.0) - 💡 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=40-58&face_v=28.0) - 🎯 **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=421.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=North%20Melbourne&groupurlname=society-local-singles-speed-dating-friends&ar=55+&face_v=28.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below, sign up, and finish the personality quiz. Spots are limited. --- 🎯 **Great fit for:** - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People re-entering the dating scene after a break - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - North Melbourne locals after personality-matched dates **How the event unfolds** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Chat** – Quick timed rounds with North Melbourne singles paired to you. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches shared after the event. 🗂 **Quick details** - **Format:** Zoom video session – short timed rounds - **Location:** From home – all you need is Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session - **Vibe:** Casual, easy-going conversations with North Melbourne singles --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. 🦋 ✨ 🎲 **Variation notes** - Less samey, more alive. - Built to feel more varied from one generation to the next. - Different tone. Same event. Much less predictable.

Join your fellow LGBTQIA+ folks for a social evening of board games at Marché Board Games Cafe. We have access to the games library at the cafe. If you have a game that you want to share, please feel free to bring it along. We play all sorts of games - card games, party games, strategy games - and we're happy to teach new players. Groups for games usually form between 6:30-6:45, so it's important to try arrive on time to ensure you're allocated to a game/group. Anyone arriving late may have to wait for a game if all groups have started. The cafe has drinks and food available. Check out their menu here: https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf We only accept payment at the time of booking to reserve your spot. This means you will need to pay the booking amount via PayPal at the time of booking to confirm your spot. If you can't make it to the event, please ensure you get in touch by messaging the event hosts or emailing rainbowbg.melbourne@gmail.com at least one day before the event, and we can reverse your payment via PayPal. The cafe does NOT have a liquor licence. Consuming alcohol on the premises is illegal, and will result in any members being banned from future events. See you on Thursday!

**Tickets (SOLD OUT):** [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gay-mens-speed-dating-tickets-1985428071809](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gay-mens-speed-dating-tickets-1985428071809) With dating apps linked to stress, anxiety, poor body image, and low self-esteem, it's no wonder more and more people are looking to make connections in the real world - that's where we come in! If you're a gay man looking to meet some new people, whether it's for romantic or social connections, this could be the opportunity you're looking for. This is for gay men of all ages (18+). The event will be organised by a mental health professional, and aims to provide a safe place for everyone; bullying, discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated. **How It Works** \- An experienced host will provide structure\, and will be available for queries throughout the event \- Attendees are divided into two groups and cycle through 10 minute dates at random \- Some short breaks are provided in between batches of dates to give people the chance to mingle and reset \- We don't do scorecards; attendees are encouraged to create their own opportunities \- A list of prompt questions will be available to keep the conversation flowing If you have any questions, accessibility concerns, or are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out to us to discuss!

Come play Dungeons & Dragons in a welcoming, inclusive environment! We'll be running a beginner-friendly adventure set in Eberron, a world of magic, intrigue, and airships. No experience with D&D (or Eberron) is required; we'll teach you everything you need to know at the table. Characters are provided, so all you need to bring is yourself and a sense of adventure. This is the prologue of a longer story arc. If the group clicks, there's plenty more to explore together. Whether you've never rolled a d20 or you're a seasoned adventurer looking for a new group, you're welcome here. Got questions before the session? Drop them in the #adventure-night channel on [our Discord server](https://discord.gg/54PN3u8x9E). Hope to see you at the table!

This Sunday we’re gathering at Huzzah Hobbies for an afternoon of board games and community. 🎲🌈 The store has a huge library to choose from, so we’ll be diving into whatever catches our fancy—strategy games, party games, co-ops, you name it. You’re also welcome to bring a favorite of your own if there’s something you’d love to share. We'll be at one of the gaming tables in the gaming hall at Huzaah. Come for the games, stay for the company.

Let's go to Glenstone! At Glenstone, the architecture and grounds are also part of the art. This beautiful art museum in Potomac, MD just reopened its full collection for public viewing. After we see the art, we'll gather in their cafe for lunch at 11:45 a.m. The grounds of the museum include a walking trail and outdoor sculptures. If you haven't been to Glenstone, this is a chance you don't want to miss. MEET AT: 9:45 a.m. just outside the Arrival Hall, which is near the parking lots ([map of the grounds is here](https://map.glenstone.org/?_gl=1%2A16qx4na%2A_ga%2AMTU2Mjk2NTQxNS4xNzc1NTI1NDUw%2A_ga_ZBWX9X6JP8%2AczE3NzU1MjU0NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzU1Mjg0MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw%2A_ga_C0CCS7S928%2AczE3NzU1MjU0NDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzU1Mjg0MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw&floor=0&lang=en-GB#15/39.05915/-77.24977)). Look for Molly with the rainbow LAL sign. COST: FREE LUNCH: In the cafe at 11:45 a.m. (no picnicking on the grounds is allowed) ATTENDANCE CAP: 25 spots available (RSVP required) ACCESSIBILITY: Expect to walk! The museum does offer a cart service that runs throughout the day and takes people to the gallery and pavilions and the Woodland Trail. PARKING: Parking is available at the museum and FREE! ADDRESS: [12100 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854](https://www.google.com/maps/place/12100+Glen+Rd,+Potomac,+MD+20854/@39.0627176,-77.2533145,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b633a50bac863f:0xd10d42c51ce7b73e!8m2!3d39.0627135!4d-77.2507396!16s%2Fg%2F11gfh7k7lk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) GETTING HERE: The best way to get to Glenstone is to drive. Please use the comment section of this event to ask for rides and arrange carpools. THE ART: The museum has two main exhibitions going on now: "Ties of our common kindred" includes the museum's collection of American art masterpieces from artists like Mark Rothko, Jasper Johns, Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning, and Andy Warhol. There are also 40 works from the artist Andrea Bowers, whose work often focuses on issues of environmentalism and protecting bodily autonomy. And there's more: For the full list of what's available to see, visit: https://www.glenstone.org/exhibitions.

**Description:** Join us for an evening of board games and fellowship at Davis’ house in Rockville, MD. No experience needed — all games will be explained before we play. **Parking:** Plenty of free street parking is available on both sides of the street. **What to Bring:** A snack or drink to share is appreciated but not required. Feel free to bring a favorite game if you’d like. Looking forward to seeing both new and familiar faces. — Davis (Text 240-372-0513)

Equality Prince William Pride 2026 Harris Pavilion • Downtown Historic Manassas, VA Equality Prince William is thrilled to invite you to our 5th Annual Equality Prince William Pride, set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the iconic Harris Pavilion (9201 Center St., Manassas, VA). Join us from 12 PM to 4 PM for a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and community. Expect a joyful mix of live music and DJ sets, engaging vendor booths, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, delightful performances, raffle prizes, and much more. Whether you’re a longtime friend or visiting Manassas for the first time, everyone—families, allies, and community members—is warmly invited to celebrate together.