Hobby Groups Melbourne

Social Chess Meetup - Wednesday September 9th

Hello everyone! We’re back with another weekday social chess event at Brick Lane Market next to Queen Vic Market. The perfect spot to cure those early workweek blues. Come and enjoy an after work beer and play some chess with like minded people - its totally free. All skills welcome from beginner to pro - you don't need to be good to join us! Boards, pieces and clocks will be provided. Stay up to date through our socials or WhatsApp community: message me (AJ: +61 434 409 720) and I’ll add you to the chat. Social links IG FB: [https://linktr.ee/MelbourneChessSociety](https://linktr.ee/MelbourneChessSociety)

Social Chess Meetup - Wednesday October 14

Join us on Wednesday, 14 October, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Oche Melbourne (263-269 Elizabeth Street) for another evening of social chess. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced players – there’ll always be someone to challenge. We’ll be playing on the top level of Oche, a fantastic venue with great food, drinks, and complimentary dart boards available for chess players to enjoy throughout the evening. ♟️ Boards, pieces and clocks will all be provided, just bring yourself :) Stay up to date through our socials or WhatsApp community: 📱 WhatsApp Community: Message David on +61 438 004 729 to join. 🔗 Instagram, Facebook & more: https://linktr.ee/MelbourneChessSociety See you there!

Ply me a river

Neurodivergent Hobby Hangout 🎲

Let's build: A.I/ML/Robots using Google Colab and Aiko Services

**Aim:** Create A.I / Machine Learning projects ... optionally with Robots **Web-site: [https://ai-ml-robots.github.io](https://ai-ml-robots.github.io)** **Discussions: [https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions](https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions)** **Pre-meeting catch-up:** 6:00 pm at **[Grill'd Burgers, 127-133 Swan St, Richmond](https://maps.app.goo.gl/N6QBydEVo1JW6ctn9)** ... great opportunity for casual discussion and especially for newcomers to get acquainted with the group ***(our table will have orange traffic cones)*** **Activity:** Using [Google Colab](https://colab.google) and [Aiko Services](https://github.com/geekscape/aiko_services), we will build a project utilizing A.I/ML and simple, low-cost robots. **Agenda:** **7:00 pm sharp at 415 Church Street, Richmond** \- 7:00 pm ML software "guided" build session using Google Colab \- 9:30 pm Projects show and tell: ad\-hoc for anyone to contribute \- 9:45 pm Tidy up room \- 10:00 pm Hard stop \! **Please bring a laptop, as these are hands-on build sessions.** Just think of a laptop as a robot without wheels or legs ! If you are a newcomer to Machine Learning or robotics, you are still very welcome. If you do have a robot, please bring it along !

Melbourne Sci-Fi/Fantasy Social Catch-up

Hi all! Welcome to the Melbourne Sci-Fi/Fantasy Social Catch-up. Come along and talk to like-minded people and catch up on all the things you love about this genre. Be it the latest movies, TV shows, or a book you love; or maybe, you have played this fabulous board or computer game that you just want to share with others. Geeky t-shirts or quirky badges welcome! What a great chance to chat with new people or old friends about so many diverse topics. You never know, you might find a whole new sub-genre to delve into. New and old members are welcome to attend. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the tavern. If your plans change (even if it is at the last moment), please change your RSVP to a NO, so your event host knows who to expect on the day and so I can manage the booking at the Mitre Tavern! See you soon 🤓🤓🤓🤓

Dutch Weekend at Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Join me for a day trip out to the **Tesselaar Tulip Festival** for its **Dutch Weekend**, when the farm transforms into a mini-Holland! Think five acres of tulips in full colour, live Dutch music, clog dancing, a historic cheese market, and traditional Dutch food like poffertjes, oliebollen and patat frites. We'll take the train and bus out together, so it's a relaxed, no-car way to enjoy the day. We'll meet at **Boost Juice at 7:30am**, catch the 7:46am train to Lilydale, then the 663 bus up to the farm — arriving around 9:53am. From there we'll wander the fields, catch some of the entertainment, and have lunch, before heading back to the city mid-afternoon. This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can head along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Please book your own ticket directly with them; an RSVP here doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys flowers, a bit of culture, good food and an easy day out of the city * No fitness requirements — it's a working farm on a gentle slope with unsealed paths, so it involves some walking on uneven ground * Solo attendees are very welcome — this is a friendly, easy group to join on your own **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wd8FPiEp95unpccU6 * Tesselaar Tulip Festival: https://tulipfestival.com.au/ * Dutch Weekend: https://tulipfestival.com.au/whats-on/dutch-weekend * Tickets: https://tulipfestival.com.au/buy-tickets * FAQs: https://tulipfestival.com.au/faq/ * Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aVWu-BStww **Timeline** * 7:30am – Meet at Boost Juice and say hello * 7:46am – Train towards Lilydale * 8:55am – Arrive at Lilydale Station * 9:27am – Take Bus 663 * 9:53am – Arrive at Tesselaar's Tulip Farm * 10:00am – Explore the festival, catch the entertainment and have lunch * 1:20pm – Start walking towards the bus stop * 1:43pm – Bus back to Lilydale Station * 2:11pm – Arrive at Lilydale Station * 2:19pm – Train towards Flinders Street Station * 3:17pm – Arrive at Flinders Street Station and the meetup ends **Driving?** You're welcome to meet us at the farm at around 9:55am instead of joining the train. Just message me beforehand so I know to expect you. **Tickets** * You'll need to buy your own festival ticket in advance. * The festival currently lists **General Admission at $39.50 (adults)**. **Transport** * We're going by public transport — Lilydale line train plus the 663 bus. * Bring a **Myki** with enough balance (or set up Myki on your phone). **Bring** * Myki (topped up) and some cash/card for food and extras * Your festival ticket saved on your phone * Layers and a warm coat — it's outdoors and the weather can change * Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for sunny spells; a small umbrella or raincoat just in case * Sensible, closed footwear (it's a working farm — paths can be muddy if it's rained) * A refillable water bottle, and a picnic rug if you'd like to sit on the lawn **Expect** * Difficulty: easy — mostly gentle walking * Pace: relaxed, plenty of time to explore at your own speed * Vibe: cheerful, colourful and social **Important notes** * The festival runs rain, hail or shine, so come dressed for the weather. In rare extreme-weather cases they can close for safety. * Times for trains and buses are based on current timetables and can change on the day — please allow a little buffer, and I'll help keep us together. * Please take part within your own comfort and ability, follow any farm rules and staff instructions, and look after yourself on the uneven ground. You're joining at your own risk and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing on the day. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so our numbers stay clear. 🌷

Day Trip: She's Crafty Castlemaine

Yarn you glad you picked this hobby

Origami and Chocolate

Join us for a relaxing time of folding together at the Ratio chocolate factory in Brunswick! Bring a fun origami project to fold and share, all while sipping on delectable hot chocolate! Standard origami paper will be provided. We just ask for a gold coin to help with group expenses.

13 Sept: Figurine Painting and Friends-Social

**✨Are you tired of making ‘how are you’ friends? This event is for you!✨** 🎨What better way to build and deepen connections than through a fun activity like **Figurine painting**! There are many social events but it isn’t easy to feel connected to someone in a large group setting. I am super extroverted yet found myself walking home after a great social feeling more lonely, because of all the superficial connections made. I started Hue&Crew to help people build their next close-friend circle based on age, personality and interest! 🎨**What to Expect** This isn’t a big mixer event, every event has a limit of 6 people per table and a fishbowl full of conversation starters to help people get started! We move around Melbourne's many beautiful cafes weekly to keep things fresh! Expect: * A fresh, comfy venue * A hosted structure so you’re never left awkwardly quiet * A fishbowl of conversation starters for the introverts * A relaxed atmosphere where you can genuinely be yourself * Hand-painted figurines you made yourself to bring home Each group is curated to feel natural, matched by age, interest and personality 🎨**Notice before you sign up:** As the events are really small and it might take some time to form a group with similar interests, we will inform you when there is a suitable group for you! **RSVP now:** [https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9](https://forms.gle/4MN6oygujee9qmej9) **Take a look at our instagram page to see past public events**👇 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXY8PXADXsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) **Bring a friend for a 10% Discount for the both of you!**

Drag Trivia Night- Saturday, Sep 12th, LOEV Moorabbin

Think you have what it takes to conquer our trivia challenges? Get ready for a night of brain-teasing fun at LOEV on **September 12th** in Moorabbin, hosted by the one and only- Queen Charity Steal's, the fabulously muscular trivia master! Amazing prizes await the victorious teams, so bring your A-game and be prepared to celebrate in style! Don't miss out on this awesome evening of laughter, competition, and fun. All tickets include: 2 rounds of trivia, fabulous drag shows and your chance to win incredible prizes! Book your tickets now and secure your spot! [https://DTNs12.eventbrite.com.au](https://dtns12.eventbrite.com.au/) Doors open 7PM Trivia Starts 8PM Bar available all night, BYO food only! \*Big groups who want to be seated together- we super recommend to email us! Can't wait to see you, Micky, Bri and Charity Steal's. PLEASE NOTE: -This is a strictly +18 event \- Photographs and footage will be taken throughout this event\. These will be used by LOEV for marketing and publicity in our social media platforms\.