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SUMMARY:Pride Month Sunday Sizzle X Sundaylicious Drinks Launch
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sizzle this Pride Month with our Sunday Sizzle event\, featuring the special launch of Sundaylicious’s new lineup of beverages!  \nOne of Melbourne’s longest running and most well-known queer events\, Sundaylicious has delivered an energetic\, diverse\, and unique experience for over 15 years.  \nJoin us for an afternoon of snags on the BBQ\, DJs\, Gay Stuff Markets\, and more surprises! 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/sundaylicious-sizzle/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240604T160000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T022209Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Lane Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals\, allies\, and their families\, friends\, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments. \nTrained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative\, in partnership with Dementia Australia and Lifeview Residential Care\, creates a welcoming environment for fostering connections within the community. \nAttendance is free\, but reservations are required. For more information or to secure your spot\, please contact Harmony\, the Memory Lane Coordinator\, at (03) 9815 7864 or email vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/memory-lane-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240605T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021905Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Erotic Art for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Queer Social at the Victorian Pride Centre\, where social chats with like-minded queer individuals blend seamlessly with engaging\, creative workshops. Led by Laneway Learning and facilitated by talented queer instructors\, these workshops are designed to spark inspiration and foster self-expression.  \nLearn how to work with pastels and mix media to create your first piece of erotic art!  Erotic art usually includes all sorts of visual artistic work intended to evoke arousal. It can be explicit or sensual\, naughty\, serious\, funny… What is erotic for you? \nIn this guided workshop\, Cherie will show you how to paint and draw using chalk pastels and acrylic paint. Then\, you’ll learn how to compose an erotic piece based on your own likes and fancies\, and finally\, create your own unique art piece.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-erotic-art-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240606T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
CREATED:20240506T234936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T221958Z
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SUMMARY:Thank God You're Queer!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh with Thank God You’re Queer: an improv pride extravaganza hosted by Cornershop Comedy! \nJoin us for an entertaining evening as some of your favourite LGBTQIA+ comics take the stage and plunge headfirst into hilarious improvisation. Will they rise to the challenge? Come and find out! \nCo-produced by Joe Dolan\, Thank God You’re Queer has been putting the bi in bi-monthly shows at The Motley Bauhaus since January 2023\, always attracting sell-out crowds and incredible local queer comics. \nPast guests include Tom Ballard\, Elf Lyons\, Charlie Lewin\, Scout Boxall\, Tommy and Eadie\, Jordan Barr and many more! \nCorner Shop Comedy is a not-for-profit comedy theatre founded in 2019 showcasing the top talent across Melbourne’s local comedy scene.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/thank-god-youre-queer/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240607T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240607T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
CREATED:20240503T052111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021837Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday afternoons throughout Pride Month for Friday Social at the Victorian Pride Centre! We’re opening up the forum to provide a space for drinks\, snacks\, and the opportunity to connect with the community. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long week\, make new friends\, or simply explore the Pride Centre\, Friday Social is the perfect place to do it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/friday-social/2024-06-07/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
CREATED:20240502T041135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T035011Z
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SUMMARY:AQuA Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Step into queer history and explore the rich collection of LGBTQIA+ stories at the Australian Queer Archives Open Day! \nFrom photographs to publications\, ephemera to oral histories\, there’s something for everyone to explore the stories that have shaped our community’s journey \nEngage with passionate AQuA members who are dedicated to preserving and sharing our collective  and shared histories.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/aqua-open-day/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T002156Z
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SUMMARY:The Air is Electric In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching afternoon of dialogue\, insights\, and inspiration as we delve into the profound intersections of art\, activism\, and identity showcased in our current exhibition at the Pride Gallery\, ‘The Air is Electric’ by David McDiarmid and the Australian Queer Archives. \nEmbark on a journey through LGBTQIA+ history and culture as we explore and reflect on an inspirational journey of discovery experienced and visualised by David McDiarmid on his first trip to the USA. \nGuests include:\nDr Ted Gott is Senior Curator\, International Art\, at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)\, Melbourne and curated David into the seminal exhibition Don’t Leave Me This Way: Art in the Age of AIDS\, staged at the National Gallery of Australia in 1994.\n\nDr Sally Gray is an independent scholar in art\, design and urban studies and an inter-disciplinary creative in the visual arts. She was a long-time friend of David’s and is executor of his estate.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/the-air-is-electric-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240608T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
CREATED:20240503T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T025647Z
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SUMMARY:Mama Alto's Pride Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:This is no ordinary Tea Party! Presented by trans jazz cabaret diva Mama Alto and friends\, this delectable evening combines old fashioned show biz with contemporary queer glamour for a Pride celebration like no other.   \nThe Victorian Pride Centre’s Theatrette will be transformed into a luscious and intimate cabaret den\, brought to life by purring chanteuses\, gorgeous lounge singers and other vaudeville wonders from every spectrum of the rainbow. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/mama-altos-pride-tea-party/2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240609T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094048
CREATED:20240506T235443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021652Z
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SUMMARY:The Friends' Zone
DESCRIPTION:Join us in THE FRIENDS’ ZONE for Light Facilitated Mingling. \nThink speed dating\, but for friendship! Your social navigation hosts\, Zac and Jen\, will guide you safely through the uncertain waters of connecting with strangers. Our carefully curated questions help you dive into deeper conversations to discover hidden treasure within. \n“Yield\, Push\, Reach\, Grasp\, Pull.” Together\, we’ll playfully Q & A what these five actions mean to you\, your relationships\, your community and yourself. \nArrive curious\, engage in conversation\, leave connected.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/the-friends-zone/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240609T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240609T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T025647Z
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SUMMARY:Mama Alto's Pride Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:This is no ordinary Tea Party! Presented by trans jazz cabaret diva Mama Alto and friends\, this delectable evening combines old fashioned show biz with contemporary queer glamour for a Pride celebration like no other.   \nThe Victorian Pride Centre’s Theatrette will be transformed into a luscious and intimate cabaret den\, brought to life by purring chanteuses\, gorgeous lounge singers and other vaudeville wonders from every spectrum of the rainbow. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/mama-altos-pride-tea-party/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T010223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021637Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Rainbow Families
DESCRIPTION:An information session for the LGBTIQA+ community by Switchboard Victoria. Welcoming LGBTIQA+ prospective and expectant rainbow families. Meet rainbow families of all shapes and sizes – including some teenagers!   \nCovering the challenges and joys of parenting\, co and step-parenting\, being a non-bio parent or donor\, surrogacy\, parenting post-separation plus lots more. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/creating-rainbow-families/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Switchboard Victoria":MAILTO:bereavement@switchboard.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240612T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T002612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021627Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Leathercraft Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Queer Social at the Victorian Pride Centre\, where social chats with like-minded queer individuals blend seamlessly with engaging\, creative workshops. Led by Laneway Learning and facilitated by talented queer instructors\, these workshops are designed to spark inspiration and foster self-expression.  \nDiscover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. \nUsing 100% repurposed leather\, you’ll be guided through all aspects of this project\, from creating the initial pattern\, to stitching and embellishing\, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your personal style. \nLeather is a very durable and useful material. There’s rarely a reason to throw leather away! Learning how to make a simple purse is a great step in realising the wider potential of repurposing leather to get the very most out of the long lifecycle of this material.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-social-leathercraft-basics/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laneway Learning":MAILTO:melbourne@lanewaylearning.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T150000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240415T065130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T035337Z
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SUMMARY:PRIDE in Employment Jobs Expo at the Victorian Pride Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PRIDE in Employment Jobs Expo\, a day of stalls and activations aimed at Job Seekers from our LGBTIQA+ communities. Discover an array of job opportunities that champion diversity and inclusivity. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the career pool\, this expo has got you covered. Meet our Rainbow Ready employers who prioritise diversity\, join engaging workshops\, and mingle with folks who share your values. Grab this chance to explore your dream job in a supportive and inclusive setting. \nRSVP and View the Agenda\nThis event is dedicated to facilitating access to employment services\, promoting LGBTIQA+ and Rainbow Ready workplaces from our PRIDE in Employment Jobs Seminar and training (PRIDE in Employment Seminar recording here)\, and interactive activations and workshops that focus on breaking down barriers in the job market for our LGBTIQA+ communities. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nFormat and Information: Free\, Expo (10am – 3pm) at the Victorian Pride Centre\, bringing together various aspects of jobs services in Victoria. Engage with over a dozen stallholders represented by Rainbow Ready Job Advocates and Employment Services. Meet employers and find out about their job pathways.\nWorkshops and Activations: Engage in fun and informative workshops throughout the day addressing workplace barriers\, discrimination\, and strategies for being successful in your job search – a full program will be released in mid-May 2024.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement towards a more inclusive and equitable workforce. Whether you’re a job seeker\, employer\, or ally\, come join us at the Pride in Employment Jobs Expo and be part of creating positive change. \n  \nIf you are interested in being a stallholder at the Pride in Employment Jobs Expo – Thursday 13 June\, 10am – 3pm – Register your interest by emailing events@pridecentre.org.au \n  \nPRIDE in Employment is supported by Jobs Victoria\nDepartment of Jobs\, Skills\, Industry and Regions
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/jobs-expo/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Jobs Expo,Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240613T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240529T021142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T021142Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry For Pride
DESCRIPTION:It’s Pride Month and we’re celebrating on Fitzroy Street with an incredible night of poetry and spoken word! \nHeld in the beautiful George Lane\, newbies and old hands alike will take to the stage and share their thoughts\, feelings\, experiences\, musings and more. \nYou’ll hear from featured artists\, Foot and Phoebe Greaves\, then we’ll be inviting registered speakers to the stage\, followed by open mic. \nIf you’d love to share a piece on the night\, please register on the website so we can add you to the schedule. There will also be spaces at the end of the night for anyone else wanting to come up and speak. \nThere is no experience needed\, and you needn’t even have written what you are sharing. You can also bring in something written by someone else that is amazing\, inspiring or moves you\, as long as you credit them. No need to be nervous! The event will consist of a respectful and welcoming space of speakers and listeners. \nNote: there is also a blanket mature content warning for the evening \nFor those wanting to attend the night simply to listen\, all are welcome\, and entry is free. Arrive early to get a seat\, standing room also available.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/poetry-for-pride/
LOCATION:George Lane\, 1 George Lane\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitzroy Street Business Association":MAILTO:info@fitzroystreetstkilda.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T052111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021837Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday afternoons throughout Pride Month for Friday Social at the Victorian Pride Centre! We’re opening up the forum to provide a space for drinks\, snacks\, and the opportunity to connect with the community. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long week\, make new friends\, or simply explore the Pride Centre\, Friday Social is the perfect place to do it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/friday-social/2024-06-14/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240614T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T004751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T002336Z
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SUMMARY:MQFF Pride Screenings: Snapshots of 1970s LGBT Resistance
DESCRIPTION:MQFF’sPride program opens with a compilation of revelatory shorts\, all recently restored\, documenting 1970s queer activism and the birth of Pride parades in Australia and the US. \nThe headliner is Digby Duncan’s iconic Witches and Faggots\, Dykes and Poofters (1980)\, which documents the inaugural Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on 24 June 1978 and features interviews with original 78ers\, attesting to the grassroots activism behind this event\, and the police brutality which blighted it.  \nAlso included: Lilli Vincenz’s Gay and Proud (1970)\, covering the first Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade\, held in New York City in June 1970 to commemorate the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots; Gay Power (1971) from legendary artist-activists Sharon Hayes\, Kate Millett and the Women’s Liberation Cinema; Ronald Chase’s Parade (1972)\, on San Francisco’s first official gay pride parade post-Stonewall\, and Freedom Day Parade (1974) by legendary Boys in the Sand director\, Wakefield Poole\, which was shot at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/mqff-pride-screenings-snapshots-of-1970s-lgbt-resistance/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240615T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240612T015747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T015836Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Bingo Fundraiser for Minus18
DESCRIPTION:Drag Bingo fundraiser for Minus18. We will be joined by 3 fabulous drag queens running 2 rounds of Bingo with performances in between. After the Bingo we have 2 DJ sets\, the First set is 3pm – 4:30pm with DJ Gay Dad followed by Nussy from 4:30pm – 6pm.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/drag-bingo-fundraiser-for-minus18/
LOCATION:the post office hotel\, 229-231 Sydney Road\, Coburg VIC 3058\, Australia\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240616T160000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240502T053749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T041101Z
UID:10004180-1718546400-1718553600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTQIA+ Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The St Kilda Film Festival Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTQIA+ Showcase\, highlights the sparkling diversity of the Australian LGBTQIA+ creative community.This showcase distils the diversity and breadth of forms and subjects of LGBTQIA+ filmmaking into one evening full of beautiful cinematic lines\, moving relationships\, avant-garde commentary\, inspirational personal documentary\, and raucous comedy.  \nWith a powerful authenticity of vision\, direct gaze\, and inspirational vulnerability\, this taste of short form cinema will take you on a journey through profound and thought-provoking stories from LGBTQIA+ filmmakers. \nRecommended for Ages 18+ \nFilms Showing: \nJia\nPatricia in the Dark\nWho I always Was\nThe Pansy of Pickadee\nIMOAN\nA Former Lover Bakes Themselves into a Pie
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/pride-without-prejudice/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240621T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
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SUMMARY:Friday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday afternoons throughout Pride Month for Friday Social at the Victorian Pride Centre! We’re opening up the forum to provide a space for drinks\, snacks\, and the opportunity to connect with the community. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long week\, make new friends\, or simply explore the Pride Centre\, Friday Social is the perfect place to do it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/friday-social/2024-06-21/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240628T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20240503T052111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T021837Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday afternoons throughout Pride Month for Friday Social at the Victorian Pride Centre! We’re opening up the forum to provide a space for drinks\, snacks\, and the opportunity to connect with the community. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long week\, make new friends\, or simply explore the Pride Centre\, Friday Social is the perfect place to do it.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/friday-social/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250531T210000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250508T021407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T034012Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate at our Pride Month Launch Party with a sneak peek of exhibitions\, performances\, panels\, and vibrant queer culture!\n \nJoin us on Saturday 31 May at 6 PM for the official launch of the Victorian Pride Centre’s 2025 Pride Month season. Discover an exciting lineup of events\, performances\, and activities celebrating the creativity and diversity of the LGBTIQA+ community. \nDate: Saturday 31 May \nTime: 6 PM – 9PM \nLocation: Victorian Pride Centre\, Forum \nProgram Highlights: \n\nWelcome and speeches by special guests and event organisers.\nProgram reveal showcasing the dynamic lineup for the Pride Month season.\nDrinks and canapés to mark the occasion.\nLive entertainment to set the tone for a vibrant festival.\n\nBe part of this special occasion as we celebrate the start of an inspiring season of connection\, creativity\, and community. \n 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/pride-month-launch-party/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Victorian Pride Centre\, 79/81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Parties,Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250508T021604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T021604Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sizzle - Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of Pride Month with us at the Victorian Pride Centre! Join us on Sunday 1 June for a free community sausage sizzle as we officially launch a month of pride\, connection\, and celebration. Get the lowdown on all the upcoming Pride Month events with plenty of brochures and posters to help you plan your calendar. Everyone is welcome — we can’t wait to kick off Pride Month with you! 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/sunday-sizzle-pride-month/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre Rooftop\, 79-81 FITZROY STREET\, ST KILDA\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250603T203000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250506T042911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T021237Z
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SUMMARY:Slay Your Finances – Financial Freedom\, Fiercely You
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to take the stress and confusion out of your finances and step into your power with Slay Your Finances – Financial Freedom\, Fiercely You. Join Ronit (Ronnie) Fazekas\, a financial coach from My Money Practise and author of the popular Substack of the same name\, as we make financial literacy fun\, approachable\, and totally for you. Because queer people deserve to live financially free lives without any shame or stress.  \nRonnie will guide you through building the skills\, knowledge\, and confidence to make smart money moves that align with your lifestyle\, values\, and goals. Whether you’re just starting to think about budgeting or looking to grow or understand savings and investments\, this workshop covers it all—no financial jargon\, just real talk.   \nThis isn’t your average workshop—expect ideas to master your money\, plenty of “ah-ha” moments\, and space for open conversations in a supportive\, inclusive space. You’ll walk away feeling empowered and ready to take control of your finances\, all while being celebrated for exactly who you are.  \nLet’s slay those financial goals\, fiercely and confidently! Come ready to learn\, empower yourself\, and level up your financial game with Ronnie’s expert guidance.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/slay-finance/
LOCATION:the Theatrette – Victorian Pride Centre\, 79-81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250506T045003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T050748Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Social: Kawaii Magnets\, Keyrings and Accessories with Maria
DESCRIPTION:Kawaii is the Japanese culture of cuteness\, and in this class\, Maria will show you how to make the cutest polymer clay accessories ever!  \nPolymer Clay is a fun and easy-to-use modelling medium with all the colours to choose from. Together we will learn how to mould different items\, how to mix colours and how to play with Japanese-style kawaii features. We’ll put this into practice\, and everyone can make some polymer clay accessories\, like earrings with different types of backings (studs\, hooks and clip-ons)\, keyrings\, badges or magnets!  \nThis event will be half social chats with a bunch of like- minded queer people and half fun\, educational and interactive workshop. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queersocialkawaii/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Victorian Pride Centre\, 79/81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250506T054857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T051717Z
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SUMMARY:Thank God You’re Queer
DESCRIPTION:Following SOLD OUT shows at Midsumma 2024 and 2025\, and last year’s smashing Pride Month debut\, Thank God You’re Queer is back to throw your favourite LGBTQIA+ comics into the deep end of improv comedy! Join the fun as two local queer comedians perform a set of stand-up before squirming amongst the finest improv minds in the community.  \nWill they rise to the challenge? Come and find out!  \nCo-produced by Joe Dolan\, this years guests include Jude Perl and Jenna Suffern! 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/thank-god-youre-queer-2/
LOCATION:the Theatrette – Victorian Pride Centre\, 79-81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T213000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250506T055135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T051519Z
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SUMMARY:Smatch Game
DESCRIPTION:It’s here! It’s live! It’s Smatch Game!  \nAfter SOLD OUT shows at Midsumma 2024 and 2025\, you’re invited to the Pride Month debut of the game show that dares to ask: what if everyone doing Snatch Game was actually funny?  \nJoin Melbourne’s best character comics as they showcase their most cooked and chaotic celebrity impersonations and battle it out for the ultimate prize!  \nHosted and co-produced by Andy Balloch\, this years ensemble includes Belinda Anderson-Hunt\, Frankie McNair\, Justin Porter and Tricksy Collins. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/smatch-game/
LOCATION:the Theatrette – Victorian Pride Centre\, 79-81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250507T010826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T072954Z
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SUMMARY:Mama Alto's Pride Tea Party (2nd Annual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by trans jazz cabaret diva Mama Alto and friends\, this delectable evening combines old fashioned show biz with contemporary queer glamour for a Pride celebration like no other.    \nThe Victorian Pride Centre’s Forum will be transformed into a luscious and intimate cabaret den\, brought to life by purring chanteuses\, gorgeous lounge singers and other vaudeville wonders from every spectrum of the rainbow.  \nPhoto credit: Tom Noble \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/mama-altos-pride-tea-party-2/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Victorian Pride Centre\, 79/81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,Visual & performing arts,VPC Co-presents
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250320T084619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T061323Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Multicultural Carnival
DESCRIPTION:🌈 Queer Multicultural Carnival x Eid Al-Adha  \n🗓 Saturday 7 June 2025\n📍 Victorian Pride Centre\, St Kilda\n⏰ 10:00am – 6:00PM | FREE | All Welcome  \nJoin us at the Victorian Pride Centre for a vibrant\, joy-filled celebration of culture\, identity\, and community at the Queer Multicultural Carnival x Eid Al-Adha!  \nPresented by Queer Muslim Naarm\, AGMC (Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council)\, and the Victorian Pride Centre\, this one-of-a-kind event celebrates Eid Al-Adha through a queer\, multicultural lens. With a stunning line-up of live performances\, thought-provoking panels\, storytelling\, delicious cultural food\, and community connection — this is an afternoon not to be missed.  \n✨ What to Expect:  \n\n🗣️ Inspiring panels & conversations \n\n\n💃🏽 Live cultural performances from Melindo Indonesian Dance Group & Traditional Malay artists \n\n\n📖 Story-sharing and open mic moments \n\n\n🍛 A feast of multicultural food \n\n\n🧘‍♀️ Prayer and quiet spaces available throughout the day \n\n\n🌍 A welcoming\, inclusive space for LGBTIQA+ folks of all cultural and faith backgrounds \n\nWhether you’re coming to connect\, to celebrate\, to reflect or just to vibe — there’s something here for everyone.  \nFree entry. All ages. All faiths. All identities. All welcome. 
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/qmc/
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250530T064625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T020038Z
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SUMMARY:Pop & Pride Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of pride month\, we are offering a free art workshop at Prahran Place Neighbourhood Centre. Join us for a fun and expressive Pop Art Portrait Workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of portrait painting and bring your unique vision to life—with a bold\, LGBTQIA+ twist! \nUsing vibrant acrylic paints on canvas\, you’ll create a personalized pop art-inspired masterpiece\, complete with crafty embellishments and a fabulous splash of glitter. \nNo experience needed—just bring your creativity\, your pride\, and your flair for the fabulous! \nAll materials provided.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/pop-pride-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Prahran Place\, 40 Grattan Street\, PRAHRAN - VIC\, Victoria\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:inclusion and accessibility,Pride Month,Visual & performing arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20261022T094049
CREATED:20250506T044006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T051746Z
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SUMMARY:Boot Scooting with Kitty & Lu from Disco Rodeo  
DESCRIPTION:Join Kitty & Lu from Disco Rodeo for a month of boot scooting to celebrate Pride Month. We’re throwing weekly line dancing classes in June in the lead up to our huge hoedown at the Vic Pride Centre\, where you can break out your new moves in the wild.  \nKitty and Lu are partners in scooting and life. Lu is a real dancer; Kitty is just in it for the attention … and the outfits. We bring our love of bangin’ tunes and dialled-up costumes to our weekly boot scooting classes in Melbourne\, with regular hoedowns to boot. Whether you’re a beginner or an old hand who k-steps in their sleep\, you’ll have a blast—from the first grapevine to the last hitch!
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/boot-scooting-disco/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:the Theatrette – Victorian Pride Centre\, 79-81 Fitzroy Street\, St Kilda\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pride Month,VPC Presents
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