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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 […]
Queer Social: Hobbies & Crafts Speed Dating – Midsumma @ VPC
Victorian Pride Centre , AustraliaJanuary 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. […]
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 , AustraliaSaturday 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 , AustraliaSaturday 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 , AustraliaSaturday 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 […]
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, AustraliaBeautiful 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 , AustraliaSunday 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 […]
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House 32 Nicholson St, Coburg, VIC, AustraliaWelcome 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. […]
No Pride in Racism – Midsumma @ VPC
Victorian Pride Centre , AustraliaTuesday 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 […]