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101 on LGBTQIA+ Affirming Christian Theology

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Join us for a free workshop hosted by Queer Pastor Teash Taylor from St Kilda Baptist Church.
This workshop will explore how the biblical passages that some people use to condemn the LGBTQIA+ community can be read in liberating and affirming ways. We will also explore passages that point us to the affirmation and celebration of LGBTQIA+ folk. There will be time for (respectful) questions as well.
All are welcome provided you will be respectful of those that attend. Being respectful includes respecting peoples pronouns, names and identities etc 🙂 We want all to feel safe and welcome.

Free

Shane Jenek (AKA Courtney Act) in-conversation and book signing at the Pride Centre

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Join Bessie Holland (Wentworth, The Tourist) for an in-conversation with writer, performer and all-round superstar Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act) about their book 'Caught in the Act', hosted at the Australian Queer Archives (in the Victorian Pride Centre) and followed by a book signing downstairs at Hares & Hyenas.

$10

Meet the Author: The Boy in the Dress

Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi Street Shepparton

Jonathon Butler is the Author of 'The Boy in the Dress.' His book is an investigation into a possible 'hate crime' that occurred in 1944. It's a fascinating and searing insight into Queer Military History in Australia.

FREE

‘The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre’ – Book Launch

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

The Pride Fund warmly invite you to kick off the Victorian Pride Centre's 'Coming Out! Celebrating 50 Years of Gay Liberation' weekend, at the launch of the new book 'The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre' by Dr Judith Buckrich, and accompanying exhibition, on Friday 2 December 2022. The book will be launched by the […]

Free

Coming Out! Celebrating 50 Years of Gay Liberation: Then & Now Symposium

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

A day of guest speakers, panel discussions, screenings and re-connection to acknowledge 50 years since the beginnings of Gay Liberation in Melbourne – hear from those on the streets in 1972 through to today’s generation on activism and the impact of Gay Lib now. Presented by the  Australian Queer Archives. 10am-10.30am Introduction overview Graham Willett […]

Free entry

In Flux: Trans and Gender-Diverse Reflections and Imaginings and We Twinkle Like Gold – double book launch

Bluestone Church Arts Space 8A Hyde St, Footscray Bluestone Church Arts Space 8A Hyde St, Footscray, VIC, Australia

In Flux: Trans and Gender-Diverse Reflections and Imaginings and We Twinkle Like Gold: DOUBLE BOOK LAUNCH, MARKETS AND PERFORMANCE EVENT Join us on 3 December at the Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray to celebrate not one but two new collections of trans* and gender-diverse (TGD) writing, created by and with TGD peers from A […]

Free – $15

Midsumma Festival at Victorian Pride Centre

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Experience, create and celebrate at the Victorian Pride Centre this summer with a hug program, featuring cabaret, comedy, life drawing, science talks, spin classes and more! Midsumma Festival 2023 dates: Monday 23 January to Friday 11 February Victoria’s purpose-built home for LGBTIQ+ communities is coming to life with its first full season of Midsumma Festival […]

Free entry

Orchestra Victoria: Introducing Teddy

Melbourne Recital Centre Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC

Introduce your children to the magic of live music and storytelling with Orchestra Victoria and The Wheeler Centre! Introducing Teddy is a gentle story about gender, being true to yourself and being a good friend. Teddy knows in her heart that she is a girl, not a boy. Will her friends understand? Will they call […]

$26
Event Series Midsumma 2023 at VPC – Transmansplaining

Midsumma 2023 at VPC – Transmansplaining

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

The story behind the man behind the beard ‘Transmansplaining’ is an original one-man stage show based on the experiences of Ben, a self-described “short, balding, bearded, gay, trans man”. Using humour, storytelling, video diaries, and intimate disclosures, he reveals his unique perspective on life as a transgender man. Drawing on his memoir ‘A Cut Closer […]

$25 – $35
Event Series Midsumma 2023 at VPC – Transmansplaining

Midsumma 2023 at VPC – Transmansplaining

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

The story behind the man behind the beard ‘Transmansplaining’ is an original one-man stage show based on the experiences of Ben, a self-described “short, balding, bearded, gay, trans man”. Using humour, storytelling, video diaries, and intimate disclosures, he reveals his unique perspective on life as a transgender man. Drawing on his memoir ‘A Cut Closer […]

$25 – $35

Lemon Tree on Dreg Street

Theatre Works 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Dirty Pennies Theatre Project and Theatre Works proudly present the world premiere of Lemon Tree on Dreg Street Written by Amy May Nunn Directed by Miranda Middleton “The dawn is almost dressed, still puttin’ on its socks, pullin’ up its undies. Night air still fuzzy in its throat. Somethin’s cooking. The juices are getting… juicy.” […]

$20 – $35

Orchestra Victoria: Introducing Teddy

Bendigo Bank Theatre 50 View Street, Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Introduce your children to the magic of live music and storytelling with Orchestra Victoria and The Wheeler Centre! Introducing Teddy is a gentle story about gender, being true to yourself and being a good friend. Teddy knows in her heart that she is a girl, not a boy. Will her friends understand? Will they call […]

$5

Please Yourself Book Club Launch Event

TOMSPlace 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Owner Operator’s first event series, Please Yourself is a Book Club for curious vulva owners ready to step into a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure, sexuality and shame. Join us for our launch event on Tuesday evening, May 2. What you can expect on the night: - Meet the Book Club facilitators - Tee Ritchey […]

Free

Life and Death in the Sauna

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

To mark the publication of Death in the Sauna, Hares and Hyenas and the Australian Queer Archives are hosting a chat between Andrea Goldsmith & Dennis Altman and a panel discussion with Shane Gardner, Warren Tse, Josh McKenzie from Wet on Wellington. 'Imagine Agatha Christie parachuting into the heady world of gay saunas and HIV […]

$5

Please Yourself Book Club | Start your practice

TOMSPlace 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing Slow Pleasure by Euphemia Russell. For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. Where: Brunswick/Bulleke-bek When: Tuesday, 13 June Event Size: Capped at 20 -25 ppl. Ticket Options: - Ticket - Ticket + Book* *Books will either be delivered or ready for […]

$20

Metro Comic Con

melbourne showgrounds Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia

Pop culture convention Metro Comic Con (8-9 July at the Melbourne Showgrounds) is an inclusive celebration of entertainment, animation, gaming, cosplay, collectables, publishing and comics. Featuring Q&A sessions, informative panels, photo and autograph opportunities, pop culture exhibitors and activities, cosplay opportunities, and professional artist and merchandise stalls, as well as appearances by film, TV and […]

$20 – $40

Setken Speaks

Dollhouse Gallery (co located This Is Not A Toy Store - building is bright pink, can't miss it) 289 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia

2 x 15 minute talks by artist Setken at the halfway point of his exhibtion duration in July. 1) Reading of the heirogylphs Setken reads the words that were the sacred language of the Ancient Egyptians featured in his paintings. 2) A monumental Egyptian tomb in Melbourne David Syme's tomb in Kew Cemetery is one […]

Closing night film screenings

Dollhouse Gallery (co located This Is Not A Toy Store - building is bright pink, can't miss it) 289 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia

For the closing of Setken's exhibition, 2 short films will be screened on loop. Closing Night Documentary Screenings Friday July 21st, 6pm - 8pm The Praying Mantis God Of Ancient Egypt (2020, 10 min, recipient of 4 international film festival awards and previously unscreened in Australia) and the related outtakes film the AMG / Ritual […]

Please Yourself Book Club | Science of sex

1 TripovichSt, Brunswick 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing Come as you are by Emily Nagoski. For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. WHERE: Belleke Bek, Brunswick WHEN: Tuesday, 25 July EVENT SIZE: Capped at 20 -25 ppl. TICKET OPTIONS: - Ticket - Ticket + Book* Books* will either be […]

$20

Please Yourself Book Club | Grief & trauma

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing My body keeps your secrets by Lucia Osborne-Crowley. For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. WARNING: This book explores themes including but not limited to sexual abuse, sexual assault, body shaming, body dysmorphia. This book club is supported by trauma specialised […]

$20

Book Launch: Queer Premises LGBTQ+ Venues in London Since the 1980s

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Hares and Hyena's will be hosting a Book Launch of 'Queer Premises LGBTQ+ Venues in London Since the 1980s'. The book offers insight into how London's diverse LGBTQ+ populations have situated themselves into urban space, systems and resources. The Book Launch will include a formal introduction, comments and Q & A.

Free

Book launch – Transgender Australia: A History since 1910

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Celebrate the launch of 'Transgender Australia: A History since 1910'. The launch will feature Victorian trans activists, past and present. Come celebrate the launch of the first book to showcase over a century of Australia’s trans history. Drawing on over 100 oral history interviews and extensive archival research, Noah Riseman’s book explores the changing social, […]

Free

Please Yourself Book Club | Pleasure Politics

1 TripovichSt, Brunswick 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing Pleasure Politics by Adrienne Maree Brown. For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. WHERE:: Brunswick/Belleke bek WHEN: Tuesday, 17 October EVENT SIZE: Capped at 20 -25 ppl. TICKET OPTIONS Ticket Ticket + Book* *Books will either be delivered or ready for […]

$20

Please Yourself Book Club | Exploring desires

1 TripovichSt, Brunswick 1 Tripovich St, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Please Yourself Book Club, reading and discussing Perv by Jesse Bering For curious vulva owners, looking for a safe, honest conversation around self-pleasure and shame. WHERE: Brunswick/Belleke bek WHEN: Tuesday, 28 November EVENT SIZE: Capped at 20 -25 ppl. TICKET OPTIONS: - Ticket - Ticket + Book Books will either be delivered and or ready […]

$20

Where the Wild Things Were: Maurice Sendak’s Queer & Jewish Identity

Jewish Museum 26 Alma Rd, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC

Join us at the Jewish Museum of Australia for a glass of wine, live music performed by the extraordinary Simon Starr and a fascinating conversation between Dr Golan Moskowitz (Tulane University) – author of Wild Visionary: Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context – and Associate Professor David Slucki (Monash University). Together, Golan and David will explore how Maurice Sendak’s personal identities, as a queer man and […]

On the Couch with Beck Lister…part chat show, part therapy!

Radius Art 76 Main Road, Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia

As part of the ChillOut 2024 Festival Anvil Productions presents a wonderful rainbow line up of guests. Come and hear On the Couch host Beck Lister talk to comedian, author and broadcaster Nelly Thomas; theatre maker, architect and designer Eugyenne Teh, and writer and social worker Erin Riley talk about their arts practice, hopes, dream, […]

$25 – $30

LGBTQIA+ history with Noah Riseman (online)

Online

Join author Noah Riseman and host Daniel Brace at this years Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. Audience: Adults & Young People In recent years, there has been a boom in biographies and history books exploring the living experiences of LGBTQIA+ Australians and changes to Australian society. Join historian and author Noah Riseman and host Daniel […]

Free

Statewide callout for We Are exhibition

Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia

Banyule City Council are seeking submissions from anybody who identifies as LGBTIQA+ to be part of this celebratory exhibition. This is not limited to artists, it is an exhibition of LGBTIQA+ people. - Entries are open now - Entries close: 5pm, 19 April 2024 - Exhibition dates: 17 May to 16 June 2024. - Opening […]

Free

Solidarity: social justice in action The Bold Source issue 4 launch

Sunshine Social 64 Glengala Rd, Sunshine West, Vic, Australia

Celebrate the next generation of writers at the 2024 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival. Audience: Young People. The Bold Source is a truly ‘Brimbankian’ magazine - made by and for local young people. Join us for a night of storytelling, live music, and meaningful conversation as we celebrate the release of Issue #4, Solidarity: Social […]

Free

Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free
Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free
Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free

Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free

Book Launch for HANA: The audacity to be free

the Theatrette - Victorian Pride Centre 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Join us to launch Hana Assafiri's memoir, titled 'HANA: The audacity to be free' at the Pride Centre! This memoir follows Hana’s early life, her activism, the founding of the popular Moroccan Soup Bar, and her ethos of women’s empowerment. Her story is a daring call to action that invites readers to join her on […]

Free
Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free
Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

Author Talk: Sam Elkin with Jasper Peach

St Kilda Library 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Join us for a special IDAHOBIT author talk. Sam Elkin will be discussing his debut memoir, Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga, which relates his bumpy journey from lesbian to transgender lawyer in the aftermath of the 2017 marriage equality vote. Sam will be joined by author and speaker Jasper Peach. About Sam Elkin Sam Elkin […]

Free
Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free
Event Series Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Q-Lit: Victoria’s Queer Festival of Words

Multiple , Australia

Q-Lit, Victoria's Queer Festival of Words, is set to return in 2024 with an even more exciting lineup of events and destinations. Tour Dates: 27th April: Dandenong 4th May: Sale 11th May: Hamilton 18th May: City of Casey 25th May: Wodonga Expect a diverse range of workshops, in-conversations, panel discussions and showcases at each location. […]

Free

Everything Under the Moon Author Panel and Writing Workshop

Emerald Hill Library 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

RETELLING FAIRYTALES TO A TEEN AUDIENCE Some damsels don’t want to be rescued. Some curses don’t need to be broken. And some of the best happily ever afters won’t be found in storybooks. Everything Under the Moon: Fairy Tales in a Queerer Light is an illuminating celebration of queer love and identity told by some […]

Free

Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

BOOK LAUNCH x Geraldine Fela in conversation with Dr Dion Kaga

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia +1 more

Join Geraldine Fela in conversation with Dr Dion Kagan at Hares & Hyenas to celebrate the release of her new book, Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia's AIDS crisis. ABOUT THE BOOK: HIV and AIDS devastated communities across Australia in the 1980s and 1990s. In the midst of this profound health crisis, nurses […]

Free

BOOK LAUNCH x Geraldine Fela in conversation with Dr Dion Kaga

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia +1 more

Join Geraldine Fela in conversation with Dr Dion Kagan at Hares & Hyenas to celebrate the release of her new book, Critical Care: Nurses on the frontline of Australia's AIDS crisis. ABOUT THE BOOK: HIV and AIDS devastated communities across Australia in the 1980s and 1990s. In the midst of this profound health crisis, nurses […]

Free
Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

Celebrate Library Week with Sam Elkin

The VLA Library is excited to announce that Sam Elkin will be joining us to discuss his new book as part of Library Week. Sam works in community law and has recently published his first book Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga. A darkly humorous and ground-breaking memoir from a new voice in queer literature. […]

Free
Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

Fourteen by Shannon Molloy

Geelong Arts Centre 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia

An exclusive Victoria screening only in Geelong! Adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre Co with Shannon Molloy. The year is 1999 and Shannon has a secret... Shannon Molloy is a year 9 student at an all-boys rugby-mad Catholic school in regional Queensland, with a secret that no one can ever find out. Shannon is gay. […]

$10 – $69

Book Launch: Dreams – Forging My Own Path

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Join Rugare Gomo, the first Black, Gay, African-Australian to share his life story in a book, "Dreams: Forging my Own Path." This inspiring memoir is for anyone who has ever felt excluded, stuck, not enough, or invisible—and for those chasing their dreams. Event Details: Sunday, 8 September 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Books will be […]

Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

Zine Making with Oliver Vincent Reyes

Cliff Noble Community Centre 24 Suttor St, Alexandria, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Enjoy a creative evening with fellow queers, creating a non-commercial publication with your choice of content. Oliver (Ollie) Vincent Reyes is a freelance creative who is always seeking collaboration and insight from a community, grassroots perspective. He is located and operates across both Darkinjung and Gadigal countries. As an avid zine collector and maker, Ollie […]

Bi+ Book Club

Online

Join Bi+ Pride Victoria for an informal, facilitated discussion on fiction books featuring bi+ protagonists or prominent characters. Genres covered will include Romance, Fantasy and Sci-Fi and celebrate how far positive representation has come in the last 10 years. Come along to share your favourite bi+ books with the group, or simply sit back and […]

Modern Guide to Sex Book Launch

the Theatrette - Victorian Pride Centre 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia +1 more

Georgia Grace in-conversation with Chris Cheers Join us with Georgia Grace to celebrate the release of The Modern Guide to Sex! Georgia will be joined by Chris Cheers. Modern Guide to Sex Get out of your head and into your body. From acclaimed sex expert Georgia Grace, The Modern Guide to Sex is the ultimate […]

$5 – $10
Event Series Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

Thorne Habour Health 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s […]

Free

Accessing Your Story: A writing workshop with Nevo Zisin

Brunswick Library (TBC) Sydney Rd & Dawson St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia

This event is part of Merri-bek Libraries' Trans Awareness Week programming and is intended for participants who identify as transgender and/or gender diverse. Join acclaimed writer Nevo Zisin (they/them) to learn about finding your authorial voice, connecting with the self through writing and the process of validating one’s own emotions and memories. With brief discussion […]

Free