LGBTQIA

It's Footscray's famous Drag Bingo! We promise there is no drag bingo like it, it's famous for a reason! Join your fabulous drag host for an evening of fun bingo games, camp drag shows, comedy, cocktails, prizes & much more! [(Link to booking)](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/825729) It's just $10 to play with over $100 in guaranteed prizes to give away - including $50 cash! You can also add a cocktail or pizza package to your ticket for the full Pride of our Footscray experience. Doors open 6:30pm and balls drop at 7:30pm sharp. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to be seated and get your food and drink before the show starts!

It's Footscray's famous Drag Bingo! We promise there is no drag bingo like it, it's famous for a reason! Join your fabulous drag host for an evening of fun bingo games, camp drag shows, comedy, cocktails, prizes & much more! [(Link to booking)](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/825729) It's just $10 to play with over $100 in guaranteed prizes to give away - including $50 cash! You can also add a cocktail or pizza package to your ticket for the full Pride of our Footscray experience. Doors open 6:30pm and balls drop at 7:30pm sharp. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to be seated and get your food and drink before the show starts!

## **Dating for Neurodivergents – Practical Strategies & Real Talk** **Hosted by:** Neurospicy in Bayside **Presented by:** Honor Newman — psychology background, mindset coach, and proudly neurodivergent Dating can feel confusing or overwhelming when you’re neurodivergent. This workshop offers a supportive, low-pressure space to explore how to date in a way that feels safe, authentic and less stressful. Honor will share her experiences of dating masked and unmasked, navigating apps with anxiety, and the common pitfalls that trip ND people up. We’ll cover building a profile that feels like you, moving from chatting to date one, communicating without spiralling, and attracting healthier matches. Safety, pacing, boundaries and reducing overwhelm are all part of the conversation. The session is interactive with group discussion, reflective prompts and Q&A woven throughout. *** ### **FAQ** **Is this a dating event?** No. It’s a skills and insight workshop. Not for meeting a partner. Clear boundaries will be set. **Who is it for?** Anyone who identifies as neurodivergent or suspects they might be. **What else is covered?** Managing anxiety, avoiding info-dump roadblocks, meeting people offline, first-date basics, fashion tips, profile mistakes, trauma triggers, and more. **Will it be overwhelming?** We aim for a calm, supportive space with optional participation. Quiet listeners are very welcome. **Can I ask personal questions?** Yes. There’s Q&A time and an anonymous option for anything sensitive. **Does this workshop cover queer-specific dating?** Some principles apply across orientations — things like pacing, safety, boundaries, profile clarity and communication skills. But Honor isn’t a queer-dating specialist, so she won’t speak on experiences or dynamics she doesn’t know firsthand. The focus stays on ND-friendly dating foundations that help in most contexts.

The BIGGEST weekly AI, startup, data science, crypto, IT and tech meetup in Melbourne! Build new business connections and friendships! Presentation facilities available but this is PRIMARILY A NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENT. Presentations upstairs and social and games area downstairs. TWO FLOORS. Who will you meet this week? Register for FREE via techstartup.eventbrite.com LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 6.30PM

MUST purchase a ticket via lgbt-night.eventbrite.com and RSVP by tapping “GOING” and including your number of guests. FREE ENTRY FOR PROMOTERS AND VOLUNTEERS - message instagram.com/eventsinmelb to apply for FREE ENTRY. Come make new LGBT friends! LGBT themed drinks and music! EVERYBODY IS WELCOME! Please follow Instagram.com/eventsinmelb for more events! LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 8.30PM

Join us in as we head for the first time to Moonlight Cinemas in the Botanic Gardens. Movie: Home Alone 2 Tickets - click link: [Home alone 2 tickets ](https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets#sessionId=14959599&bookingSource=Moonlight&_gl=1*3kkg9s*_gcl_au*MTI5Mjg0OTM2My4xNzYzOTU4MjA2*_ga*MjEwOTM5NjE0NS4xNzYzOTU4MjA2*_ga_BHVXVSNLDJ*czE3NjM5NTgyMDYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjM5NTkwMDAkajYwJGwwJGgw&_ga=2.55012143.528064095.1763958206-2109396145.1763958206) Time: Movie starts 8:45pm Arrival time: 7:45pm FAQ: [FAQ's](https://melbourne.moonlight.com.au/faq) Host: Elliot is your host Check the FAQ link above for what you can bring etc. Join the what's app chat for you the right location to meet.

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**Tania Doko returns to LOEV, where it all began.** The quirky, retro warehouse venue in Moorabbin holds a special place in Tania’s heart — not only was this bay side suburb her old stomping ground, LOEV also hosted her *Beauty’s in the Broken* EP launch two years ago. That offering marked her emotional homecoming to Melbourne from Sweden, and now, after a whirlwind run with the Bachelor Girl *Redux* tour and upcoming 2026 album, it’s time to revisit Doko world once again — right back where it started. Just a handful of days before Christmas, and flanked by great muso friends Janine Maunder (keys, vocals) and Danny Spencer (guitar, vocals), Tania will dive into her eclectic catalogue, stories and heart — all wrapped in the spirit of Chrissy good vibes. Tix link: [https://TDLOEV.eventbrite.com.au](https://tdloev.eventbrite.com.au/)

🎄 Pre‑Xmas BBQ on the Yarra 🎅✨ Let’s wrap up the year with sausages, satire, and social sparkle! Join us riverside for a collaborative end‑of‑year gathering—part BBQ, part dance‑about, part cheeky send‑off to 2025. 📍 Location We’ll be firing up the public BBQs along the Yarra, just near the Royal Botanic Gardens (west of Alexandra Ave & Anderson St, South Yarra). Only a 15‑minute stroll from Flinders St Station/Fed Square—easy enough to wander down with festive anticipation. 🎈 Look for the BBQ with red balloons—our beacon of merriment. The exact BBQ spot and map will be posted on the day, depending on availability. 🍴 What’s on the grill * Snags, bread, onions (already supplied) * Soft drinks & water to keep things flowing * 100+ sausages (yes, really) depending on RSVPs No need to bring anything—unless you’ve got special dietary needs or just feel inspired to contribute. 💸 Contributions Please give any Gold coin donations to Matt, who is generously sponsoring this event, welcome to help cover costs—but the spirit here is generosity, not obligation. 🎶 Why we’re gathering This isn’t just about sausages—it’s about celebrating the many meetups, the friendships sparked, and the holiday season ahead. Think of it as a playful, satirical alternative to the mainstream festivities: a chance to eat, drink, dance, and laugh together before the year closes. 🤝 Collaborative spirit This BBQ is a shared creation—a casual, co‑hosted vibe where everyone adds their energy. Whether you bring a story, a dance move, or just your appetite, you’re part of the collective spark. So come when you can, stay as long as you like, and let’s send off the year with sausages, satire, and seasonal cheer. Merry Xmas! 🎄🎅🎄

Hi Radiant Ladies, After our Saturday walk, join us at Windchimes Café for coffee, friendly vibes, and a relaxed catch-up. 🅿️ 2-hour parking out front. See you there! Lyn 😀

Join us at Sharon Woods Metropark this December 28th from 9-10:30 am for some lovely winter birding. [Register here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAdQlIaKro1dFCgfp26IcwsaxQjzbYMZVQ7mLg3dViQDrsQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) for details closer to the event.

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.