Underground Music

**Sydney Road Brunswick transforms into a music festival, with numerous pop-up stages, live music, roving performances, a wide range of multicultural food, eclectic stalls and lots to enjoy.** Our meeting point will be at Bunnings Brunswick, near the corner of Sydney Rd & Victoria St. Brunswick train station is close by. We’ll start strolling at 1:40pm. If you’re running late please message and we'll arrange to meet. We'll explore for a while and soak up the sites and sounds of the festival, and depending on how busy it is find a pub for a drink and a bite 😎🎸🍹.

Attend free Sydney Rd Street Party that kicks off the Brunswick Music Festival! This festival will run along Sydney Road from Brunswick Street up to Victoria Street and feature 4 main stages , roving acts and pop up acoustic sets and spontaneous dance parties. Enjoy the sounds and action of music ranging from classical Turkish, South African Jazz Pasifika songs all the way to surfpunk- and all of its free! Stages: Albert Street Music from 12-5pm Glenlyon Road Music 12-5pm Youth Stage Weston Street 12-3.50 pm Barkly Square Stage 12- 5 pm Street Performances at Victoria Street Also : Skating Action at YMCA Skate Park, set up at intersection Wilson Ave and Sydney Road 2pm Skate Jam event This festival is quite wide ranging and scattered so we will include only 2 meeting points to catch up with other members. Food and drink will be available all along Sydney Road and a quiet space has been set up at Brunswick Town Hall at Counihan Gallery - chill out zone ! Schedule : Meeting Point 1 12 noon Brunswick Town Hall, corner of Dawson Street and Sydney Road. Meeting Point 2 Brunswick Town Hall 1.30 pm

Ready to add some rhythm to your week? Join us for a **FREE Salsa class** right in the heart of Melbourne! No partner or experience needed — just bring your energy, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll learn the basic steps, meet amazing people, and have a ton of fun while moving to Latin beats. ✨ **What to expect:** * Easy, step-by-step instruction — perfect for first-timers * A fun and welcoming community * Great music, great vibes, and maybe a new obsession! 📍 **Location:** 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne CBD (The Salsa Foundation Studio) 🕕 **When:** Multiple sessions weekly — book your spot now! 🎟️ **Cost:** 100% Free — bookings are essential due to limited space

Let’s sketch at the Sydney Road Street Party in Brunswick! ✏️✨ I usually go to this event each year so I thought it might be fun to go with the club! Bring any art supplies and meet me at Michelle Guglielmo Park, there should be a spot to sit and sketch there 😄 ✏️ We welcome all artists of any skill level or medium, Whether you’re a beginner or pro, traditional or digital, absolutely anyone can join. ⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick. Keep everyone safe by staying home if you are unwell ☔️ If it rains this event will be cancelled —————————————————— Check out our instagram @shypeoplesdrawingclub to see more about our awesome group. We also have a Discord group for online events if you would like to join and chat with more artists. ✨

We will meet at the starting point, wak towards the Black Rock Beach and take a round trip back. Parking is available at the train station on site. You can grab a coffee/ snack at the start, as we wait for everyone to arrive in the 15mins. Dress fo outdoor long walk and come join us for an afternoon walk! Take it slow and start from there. **\-\-\- Running Late \-\-\-** If you are running late, please message at least 30 mins in advance. We will wait up to 15 mins before heading off. We won't be able to keep track of messages once we start. **\-\-\- RSVP / Change of Plan \-\-\-** Change of plan or decide not to attend is absolutely okay. Please do update your RSVP to "NO", so others can have the opportunity to attend. **\-\-\- Intro \-\-\-** Kudos to Friends….Expand Your Social Circle Meetup group is a community of individuals who prefer to take it slow to get to know each other overtime in Melbourne. Join us on a fun journey as we explore cafes, restaurants and bars, including drinks, meals, outings, chilling, cultural exchange, etc. Above all, we’d like to celebrate the importance of friendships. So if you are looking to expand your social circle and explore new adventures and venues in Melbourne, come join us! **\-\-\- WhatsApp Group \-\-\-** We use WhatsApp for more fluid communication, including ideas, interest groups, questions etc. Please let the organizer know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp Group at the event. We will send an invite to attendees to the group. (give us some time) **\-\-\- Rules \-\-\-** Admin will only add members to the group with a clear profile picture. (No hidden behind sunglasses, masks, drawings) **You might be removed from the group in the case of…** * no show * without a clear profile picture * anti-social behaviour (i.e. acts rude / disrespectful regularly) * take advantage of individuals for personal gain(s) **\-\-\- Privacy \-\-\-** Do not disclose your contact number in this post comment. We will delete your comment/info as soon as we see it to protect your privacy.

**Eat Drink Dance Melbourne: The Carlton‑to‑Brunswick Hipster Pilgrimage & Festival Frolic** **When** : Sunday 1 March **Meet**: 10:45am **Start**: 11:00am sharp-ish **Starting point**: Brunetti Classico, Lygon St Carlton — outdoor tables near the gelato counter **Finish**: The Green Refectory, Brunswick at ~2pm **Optional After‑Party**: The Sydney Road Street Festival (aka hipster Mardi Gras) _So people who just want to come along just for the festival can meet us at the Green Refectory around 2pm. I won't be enforcing no show rules on this event, but please take yourself off the RSVP list if you can't make it and it would be nice if you can communicate whether you want to do the walk or just meet us at the festival. Get to the meeting points early otherwise we may leave without you_. **Green Refectory Location** [Green Refectory](https://share.google/yqFMGe9KD3NJWMIJQ) **Note** event times and ETA are _approximate_, we walk at a relaxed and very social, chatty pace, parasol loving chatterboxes may slow the group down lol. Keep up to date in the comments section, I'll try to keep an eye on it, but this is hard when managing a group on the move. ** The Vibe** **Think**: A late‑summer flirt‑walk, a little classy, a little chaotic, a little “did Mark just lead us through a golf course?” This is a social adventure, a romantic warm‑up, and a hipster anthropology field trip all in one. **‍♀️ The Walk (aka: The Scenic Zig‑Zag of Mild Mischief)** We begin at Brunetti, where the pastries are elegant, the coffee is strong, and the gelato counter is the perfect place for “accidental” pre‑walk eye contact. From there, we wander north on a semi‑off‑track, semi‑on‑track, semi‑Mark‑is‑improvising route through: - The leafy edges of Royal Park - Past the Children’s Hospital (where we behave… mostly) - Skirting the Melbourne Zoo (wave to the giraffes and monkeys, they love attention) - Past the Netball Centre - Across the golf course, where we promise not to get hit by a rogue 7‑iron Eventually we emerge triumphantly at The Green Refectory — Brunswick’s beloved hipster canteen — for food, coffee, debriefing, mingling, and light flirtation. **The Festival Frolic** After the café, those with energy (or caffeine-induced bravado) can join us as we step straight into the Sydney Road Festival — a glorious inner‑city carnival of music, markets, street food, and people who own at least one vintage jacket. We’ll wander, mingle, explore, and soak up the cultural smorgasbord. **✨ Choose Your Own Adventure (Three Delicious Options)** **1️⃣ The Full Romance Package** Do the walk → Café hang → Festival frolic For the adventurous, the social, the curious, and the “I’m here for the whole storyline” types. **2️⃣ The Strategic Socialiser** Skip the walk → Meet us at The Green Refectory → Casually pretend you were totally part of the walking group → Festival fun Perfect for late risers, brunch purists, and those who want the social energy without the kilometres. **3️⃣ The Lone Wolf Hipster** Do the walk → Café → Then peel off to the festival or home Ideal for those who love the journey but have their own mysterious Sunday arc. **Bring** - Comfortable shoes - Clothing suitable for a longish walk through the hinterland of Royal Park - Water - Parasol, hat or sunscreen - A sense of humour - A willingness to flirt with life (and maybe each other) - Curiosity for Brunswick’s finest characters - Optional: a vintage tote bag to blend in at the festival

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of soulful blues with the incredible **Tony King** on **Sunday, 1st March 2026**! Immerse yourself in rich live music from **1 PM – 4 PM** in the relaxed, cozy atmosphere of **The Unique Boho Lounge**. 🍴 **Sausage Sizzle Available** – Grab a bite while you soak up the tunes! Whether you’re a blues aficionado or just love great live music, this is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends, good vibes, and amazing tunes. Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let the music move you!

**DINNER AND MUSIC**! Pubs, breweries, and American eateries often host local bands playing popular hits, country, or rock offering a nice ambiance for socializing and diverse food and drink menus. *Tonight we'll check out [TIPTON TAVERN](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/locations) (inside Pizza Cottage Lewis Center).* Family-friendly casual [pizzeria](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/menu) for pizzas plus salads, wings and subs. We'll meet in the bar area, where the live music is set up. You're welcome to stay late, if you like. *Tonight's band:* Shucking Bubba Acoustic! **Live music starts at 6pm**.

**Caller: Frank Buschelmann** **Band: The Rosenthorns** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** 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. Snacks to share are always welcome!

We'll start with social time over drinks from 8:00-9:00pm. Then we'll get funky with a great live MJ/Bruno Mars/Prince style cover band, the [Fabulous Johnson Brothers](http://www.thefabulousjohnsonbrothers.com/) (they even have a horn section)! ***No cover***. Attire: dressy casual. **FOOD AND DRINK**\*: Drinks. No food service. Bring your own or order in.\* As usual, I'll have a basket of SNACKS on hand. Parking in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). [[https://livethebarn.com](https://livethebarn.com/)]