Temblores (tremors)

Sun Theatre 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville, VIC, Australia

“A thoughtful, emotionally-charged exploration of a devoutly religious family man torn apart by the revelation of his love for another man”. Allan Hunter, Screen Daily AWARD-WINNING GUATEMALAN FILM COMES TO YARRAVILLE’S SUN THEATRE Saturday 21 January 4.30pm Spanish and Latin American film group Melbourne Filmoteca is bringing the multiple award-winning feature Temblores by Jayro Bustamante […]

$35

Queer Social: Hobbies & Crafts Speed Dating – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

January 25, February 1 & 8, 6pm  Hobbies are for life, love is for the weekend. Presented by Laneway Learning.  Hobbies are the best lovers! They keep you mentally healthy, entertained and satisfied.   Come and speed-try four different hobbies and crafts per session. Learn the basics, get ideas, gain inspiration and find your new passion. […]

$30

Nomads Outdoors Group – Australia / Rum Rebellion Day at Blanchfields 26 January

Enjoy a casual picnic on 26 January on the property of a Macclesfield member, which includes a swimming pool, expansive outdoor picnic area, historic features and some delightful walking trails. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Social - picnic with optional camp out overnight at "Blanchfields", a private home overlooking the Yarra Valley. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We […]

Investing in Queer Joy – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 1.00pm - 1.45pm  How and why should we invest in queer people's joy and in the mental health of LGBTIQA+? Well, that's what we are going to discuss! Join us and get involved in figuring out how organisations, funding bodies, philanthropists, community members, allies, the broader mental health sector, and community can […]

Investing in Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Displaced Peoples’ Mental Health

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 2pm - 4pm  The LGBTQIA+ RASDP communities face unique challenges to addressing, improving, and maintaining their mental health and wellbeing whilst living in Australia and navigating Australian systems. These systems often add to the anxiety, depression, stress, and fear that many people from these communities experience in addition to layered discrimination .   […]

Proud MARY! – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Saturday 27 January, 3pm Melbourne's favourite quite contrary disco is taking over the Pride Centre’s rooftop!  MARY! is testing her city limits for a very special Midsumma Festival day party at (simply) the best rooftop in town.  Shimmy on down to the spectacular Victorian Pride Centre for some not-so-private dancing with MARY! and friends.  Big […]

$40

Nomads Outdoors Group – Midsumma Walk: Nomads Treasures of the Garden State

Enjoy Inner Melbourne from a different perspective. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy point-to-point 8 km walk on sealed and packed gravel surfaces, with no real hills. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The proposed route for the 2024 Midsumma community walk is from the Carlton Football Ground (tram route #19) to the Botanic Gardens (lots of public transport […]

DRAG + LIFE DRAWING ON THE ALTONA BEACH

Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre - Joel Gallery 5 Sargood St, Altona, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Beautiful Altona Beach comes alive with queer performers Matto Lucas, Louise Karch, and Louis Joel Arts and Community are collaborating to celebrate queer performers, muses and fairies by Altona Beach this Midsumma. Join us for a free afternoon of plein air queer (and rainbow family-friendly) life drawing with some of Melbourne West's most exciting queer […]

Spill the Tea with MGLC – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Sunday 28 January, 1pm – 5pm  Spill The Tea is an opportunity to connect in a fun, social environment without the alcohol. Along with a free afternoon tea, the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus are bringing a bit of extra sweetness with a selection of songs about love. While you're at the Pride Centre, check […]

Free entry

Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group

NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St, Coburg, VIC, Australia

Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. […]

$5.00

No Pride in Racism – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Tuesday 30 January, 6pm – 8pm  LGBTIQA+ community leaders share their thoughts and perspectives on sexualised racism in the community. From fighting stigmatising language on apps and online dating spaces, to responding to microaggressions, and fetishisation of racial identities.  This panel will share experiences of queer people of colour, culture, and faith. This event is […]

Free entry

Gay Life Drawing – Midsumma @ VPC

Victorian Pride Centre , Australia

Wednesday 31 January, 7.30pm  Gay Life Drawing is all about embracing body positivity and queer visibility through themes reflecting queer culture, art and cinema.  Hosted by the fabulous Ian James Scott and featuring life models, good times are guaranteed. Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but feel free to BYO art supplies. Presented by Gay […]

Event Series Overflow

Overflow

A hilarious and devastating tour of women's bathrooms, who is allowed in and who is kept out. From internationally acclaimed writer and one of the UK's most prominent trans voices, Travis Alabanza (Burgerz), comes the Victorian premiere of "a future classic" (Evening Standard, ★★★★) directed by Dino Dimitriadis. Cornered into a flooding toilet cubicle and […]