Cosplay Groups Sydney

Arena Afterdark: Pride Rave

**To celebrate Pride, we’re throwing a HUGE Pride Rave in our Arena!** Join us for a night of DJs, dancing and drag artists: All for the community that puts the gay in gaming 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ And just to be a bit extra, there’ll be artist stalls, face-painting, and a best-dressed contest! No matter who you are, who you love, or who you main in League, come as you are (in your fiercest outfit) to cap off our first Pride Week at Fortress 🪩 🎟️ **$15 WHAT TO EXPECT:** 🍻 Free drink on entry\* 📸 Pro cosplay photographer 🛍️ Artist alley stalls 🎨 Face painting 💋 Drag and nerdlesque performers 🍸 Themed cocktails 🏆 Best Dressed prizes 💥 BONUS: First 50 through the door get a sneaky bonus Assemble your party and [book now!](https://events.humanitix.com/arena-afterdark-anime-rave-fortresssydney-yn6s5ldl) *Registered attendance on Meetup **doesn't** guarantee you a ticket.* \*selected drinks only

🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **“The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere”** **✨ 5,000+ Members have joined across Australia** **✨ Early RSVP FREE / Last-Minute Ticket $5** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation)** **Why Join Us?** **First-timers welcome: About 70% of people are new every time!** **Easy to join alone: Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends.** **Language friendly: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney!** **🚶‍♂️ Super Easy Access:** **• 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station** **• 8 min walk from Wynyard Station** **Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks!** **💰 Cost:** **Early RSVP FREE** **Last-Minute Ticket: $5** **⚠️ Limited spots available — we highly recommend reserving early.** **👉 HOW TO JOIN** **Please click “Join” on Meetup.** **Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️ HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY** **To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for the following behaviors:** **🚫 No Solicitation:** **Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.** **🚫 No Harassment:** **Unwanted pick-up activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated.** **Action:** **Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed immediately and banned from future events without warning.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **Photo ID Required:** **Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted).** **18+ only:** **The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law.** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [Join the VIP List here]** **https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9** **━━━━━━━━━━━━━━** **初参加・一人参加も大歓迎です！** **혼자 오셔도 편하게 즐길 수 있어요!** **欢迎大家轻松交朋友！** **歡迎輕鬆認識新朋友！** **มาคนเดียวก็สนุกได้ครับ/ค่ะ** **Mọi người đều được chào đón!** **Welcome ang lahat!** **Semua dialu-alukan!** **Semua orang diterima dengan hangat!** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 Chris – Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you**

Life Drawing on Saturday MORNINGS in Marrickville with fantastic models

WELCOME IN 2026 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're back up and running our weekly Saturday life drawing sessions Join us each Saturday for Drawn Together - Sydney life drawing group for a dynamic and inspiring life drawing session in Marrickville. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun practicing figure drawing a in a supportive and creative environment. Go to our [booking page](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835) to see who we have booked to model. Immerse yourself in a morning of creativity and artistry as you sketch, draw, and bring your ideas to life. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, exchange techniques, and explore the world of life drawing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, unleash your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating and perfecting our art. Book online [here](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835).

Play, Learn and have fun playing golf with a PGA professional providing guidance

Have you been too scared to play golf? No one to play with? Don’t know how to get started? This is the group for you. Play each week under guidance of a PGA Professionals tuition and have fun with like minded golf enthusiasts! Don’t have clubs? They will be provided. Cost is $60 per person per session on card or $50 cash.

ICONS PARTY

🌈✨ HEY GAY! IT’S SATURDAY!™ – ICONS ✨🌈 Sydney Pride Festival and Mardi Gras+ Pride Month are here, and it’s time to unleash your inner ICON! Our friends at Big Gay Events invite you to an unforgettable night of fabulous fun, fierce fashion and fabulous dancing at the ICONS Fancy Dress Party. 💃 Drag performances and shenanigans with the always fabulous: 👑 Jacqui St. Hyde 👑 Keira Billie 🎧 Dance the night away with: 🎵 DJ Cherry Pop 🎵 DJ Lochstock 🌟 Come dressed as your favourite Queer, Drag, Diva, Music or Pop Culture ICON. Will you be: ✨ A legendary activist? ✨ A glamorous diva? ✨ A sporting hero? ✨ A drag superstar? ✨ A political firebrand? ✨ A cartoon character? ✨ A style icon? ✨ A notorious personality? Modern, historical, fictional or fabulous — the choice is yours! 🏆 Best-dressed prizes up for grabs, so bring your A-game and your most iconic look. 📅 Gather your friends, embrace your creativity and celebrate the people who dared to be different and changed the world along the way. 🎟 Tickets: [https://events.humanitix.com/hey-gay-its-saturday-icons-theme-private-party/tickets?accesscode=MARDIGRAS&c=mg](https://events.humanitix.com/hey-gay-its-saturday-icons-theme-private-party/tickets?accesscode=MARDIGRAS&c=mg) Who are you coming as? 👀🌈

Vivid Sydney Walk - Sunday, 6th June

🌃 Vivid Sydney Walk – Saturday, 7th June Hey everyone! I'll be organising a Vivid Sydney walk on Saturdayy, 7th June from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We'll meet at Parramatta Station and take the train into the city together, then explore the Vivid light installations, walk around the harbour, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. 📍 Meet: Parramatta Station ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 🚆 Travel together to the city 🌃 Explore Vivid Sydney 📸 Great for photos, meeting new people, and a fun evening out Feel free to invite friends and RSVP if you're keen. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tumbalong Nights at Vivid Festival - Music and Art photography

Delve into the electric glow of Vivid Sydney and capture live music at its most dynamic. **Vivid Frames** is a multi-day, hands-on photography workshop set against the immersive backdrop of Tumbalong Nights in Darling Harbour. Designed for photographers ready to elevate their live event work, this workshop blends real-time shooting experience with guided instruction. Over multiple nights, you’ll photograph emerging and established artists under dramatic stage lighting, neon installations, and the vibrant pulse of Vivid crowds. **What You’ll Experience:** Each session places you in the heart of the action at Tumbalong Park, shooting live performances as they unfold. You’ll receive on-the-spot guidance, creative direction, and feedback to help refine your eye and technique in a real-world setting. **Why This Workshop:** There’s no substitute for shooting live. With the scale, colour, and energy of Vivid as your canvas, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a high-impact, portfolio-worthy environment We are no longer taking payments via PayPal - tickets can only be purchased through [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/vivid-frames-at-tumbalong-nights-vivid-festival-4835325), [Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/tumbalong-nights-at-vivid-festival-music-and-art-photography) or the [website](https://printpixel.org/event/tumbalong-nights-at-vivid-festival-music-and-art-photography/). Payment must be made before your attendance is confirmed.

Online Photography - The letter V

Stylish Paddington + Rushcutters Bay: 8 Art Galleries

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Explore the sophisticated art galleries of Paddington and Rushcutters Bay on Saturday, June 6. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - all welcome - whether you've engaged with art before or not. Feel at home. This tour will introduce you to Australian and international artists working in painting, photography and sculpture - covering a range of subjects. Listen to fascinating stories. Introduce yourself to each other, make new friends, interact with gallery staff, and have fun! **MEETING TIME:** 12:00 Noon – 12:10 PM. **MEETING POINT:** Outside “Bar Latte”, 29/235 New South Head Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027. The café is right next to Edgecliff Station entry/exit on New South Head Road. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 12.10 PM at Edgecliff Station and move towards Paddington. Midway we will stop at a corner shop where you can enjoy a bite. **END:** We will end the walk by 2:30 PM near the bus stop in Rushcutters Bay for your convenience. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Bring a water bottle and an umbrella in case it rains. * Be careful when you explore art galleries. Do not touch surfaces of artworks. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1.).

⌛“Past & Present”: CBD Sculpture Walk - 20+ Fascinating Artworks with Stories 🧭

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a walk around the artworks of CBD on Sunday, June 14. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - whether you've engaged with art or not - all welcome. Feel at home. This informative tour will introduce you to statues, fountains, installations and imagery commemorating important figures and events of Australian history. Learn about explorers, statesmen, royalty, women pioneers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen, indigenous clans of the region. The First Fleet, the World Wars, the development of Sydney, local bird species, and more! Introduce yourself to each other, exchange numbers, make new friends, chat as you walk and have fun! **MEETING TIME:** 11:00 – 11:10 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Outside “Customs House”, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 (close to Circular Quay station). We will assemble at the corner at Loftus Street. You are welcome to buy coffee/snacks from the McDonald’s nearby before the walk begins. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:10 AM from Customs House, moving towards Museum of Sydney, the Royal Botanic Garden, Hyde Park, QVB… Break midway for those who want to grab drinks and snacks. **END:** We will end the walk around 2:15 PM near Martin Place. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance, and make sure you sleep well the night before so you can reach the meeting point on time in the morning. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

Free: A Fun Night with our ATOMIC VIPs at our own Nuclear Reactor & More !!!

**WE MAY HAVE SPARE TICKETS... RING US QUICK 0419500023** GET FREE TICKETS QUICK [https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/special-event-panel-opal-past-present-future](https://www.ansto.gov.au/whats-on/special-event-panel-opal-past-present-future) I think there will be a bus to and from the venue their phone number i 97173090 At my previous event there was free food and drink...

*RSVP required*** Thursday night English and Japanese