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Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act

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
Gay Liberation protests

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

Person with saxophone

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