Costume Parties Melbourne

Startup Networking Melbourne: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Melbourne.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-networking-melbourne-founders-investors-talent-mixer-tickets-1987629760118?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment. **💡 Why This Event Is Different** Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles. This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities. We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections. Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event. 🤝 What to Expect * **Interactive Networking** Structured networking rounds where participants briefly introduce themselves, share current challenges and explore collaboration opportunities. * **Talent Corner** Recruiters and hiring managers can briefly share open positions, while engineers and operators can introduce their skills and interests. * **Startup Conversations** Open discussions about fundraising, product development, growth and startup challenges. **👥 Who Should Attend** • Startup founders • Investors and angels • Engineers and builders • Operators and product managers • Recruiters and HR professionals • Sales and business development professionals • Job seekers interested in startups • Newcomers to the Melbourne tech ecosystem

The Hollywood Stars Dance Together - Ceroc Party

🎬✨ LIGHTS. CAMERA. DANCE. ✨🎬 Dance Together - Ceroc presents Hollywood Stars Dance Party! The red carpet is being rolled out and YOU’RE on the guest list! 🌟 Get ready to step into the glamour and magic of Hollywood because our Hollywood Stars Dance Party is coming and it’s going to be one for the ages! 🎭🕺💃 📅 Friday 19 June 📍 Brighton Beach Bowls 2B South Rd, Brighton 🕖 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm 💃🏽🕺🏻 Ceroc dance class 🎸 Loads of social dancing 🎟️ $25 entry - Cash or PayID 🏆 Raffle prizes to be won on the night! Ticket options: $5 | $10 | $20 🍽️ Supper 🏆 Best Dressed Prizes Whether you arrive as a silver screen legend, a Marvel superhero, a galaxy far far away warrior, or simply dressed to dazzle — this is YOUR moment to shine under the Hollywood spotlight! 🎥⭐ Don’t miss your chance to dance, laugh, and celebrate with the best community in Melbourne! 🙌❤️ Tickets at the door — because every star needs a great entrance! 🎟️✨ See you on the dance floor, darlings! 💋 — The DanceTogether – Ceroc Team 🌟

💃✨Rooftop Friday, Sip, Spin, Sparkle at The Emerald Peacock ✨🦚

💃✨ **Eat Drink Dance Melbourne: Rooftop Friday Sip, Spin and Sparkle at The Emerald Peacock** **✨🦚Friday** 5 June 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Emerald Peacock Rooftop, Melbourne CBD 🌙 **The** **Vibe** It’s Friday night, the workweek is officially cancelled, and we’re heading up to one of Melbourne’s most gorgeous rooftops to sip, flirt, mingle, and warm up under the glow of gas heaters like the fabulous creatures we are. Think: A little glam, a little cheeky, a little “I deserve this energy after the week I’ve had.” 🍸 **Drinks, Feels & Rooftop Magic** The bar will be serving all the normal drinks — cocktails, wines, bubbles, whatever your inner peacock desires. If you’re feeling snacky (or full‑on feasty), the kitchen is open with their delicious menu, including: Peacock Classic pizza Short Rib pizza Chicken tenders Halloumi fries Cheeseboards - Perfect for sharing… or not sharing at all. Download the menu here: [Emerald Peacock Food Menu](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ErbYsrggPgClS7EmaRoI4citWAn-wu81/view?usp=drivesdk) 🎶 **DJ From 8pm** Time to Wiggle Those Tail Feathers At 8pm, the in‑house DJ turns up the heat. Expect a mix of feel‑good beats, dance‑floor temptations, and the kind of music that makes you accidentally start moving your hips while pretending you’re “just chatting.”Whether you want to:dance like no one from the office is watchin gsway with a drink in handor just enjoy the rooftop glow with new friends…this night has you covered. 🔥 **Warm, Cosy, Rooftop Chic** Don’t worry about Melbourne’s winter sass — the rooftop is lined with plenty of gas heaters, so you can stay toasty while looking fabulous. 💫 **Who** **This** **Night** **Is** **For** Girls and guys who want a fun, flirty, safe Friday night out Anyone who loves a rooftop with atmosphere People who want to meet new friends without the awkwardness Those who enjoy a cheeky dance once the DJ kicks in Lovers of good vibes, good food, and good company 🦚 **Your Friday Night Plan** Arrive from 6:30pm Grab a drink, settle in, mingle Order food if you’re hungry DJ starts at 8pm Dance, flirt, laugh, repeat Float home by 10pm feeling like a sparkly rooftop goddess or continue the feelz in other party locales

🎸🎹 Saturday Night Party with Andrew De Silva 💃🏽🕺🏻

**Saturday nights alright...for fun times, great music, and dancing the night away @ Transport Bar with friends old and new** 💃🏽🕺🏼. It’s always a party with Andrew De Silva, so bring a friend or two, and let the good times roll. And if you're flying solo or new to the group, no worries! We’re a friendly bunch 😊. Let Annita or Andy know and we’ll do an intro with other members **🎉🍸**. We'll have a reserved area under Andy / Unique Events in the 'Glasshouse' area on the Swanston St side where the band is. See you there🥂.

Japanese Dinner ELSTERNWICK

FREE Salsa & Bachata classes & rooftop party EVERY FRIDAY in South Melbourne

EVERY FRIDAY! FREE dance classes & social dancing and Reggaeton every week with Obsesión Latina - Salsa & Bachata & OYE Latino at The Albion Rooftop - South Melbourne! Main room: 6:45pm Doors open. Come in for a drink! 7:00pm 2 levels of Salsa classes 8:00pm 2 levels of Bachata classes 9:00pm Non-stop Bachata & Salsa 11:00pm Reggaeton all night! Rooftop: 11:00pm After the Bachata & Salsa in the main room, we can head upstairs to the rooftop for some more Bachata & Salsa until late. FREE entry all night every Friday! Book your class spots to helps us manage the class ratios and also because we may need to start capping numbers as we sometimes have over 140 students! First-timers welcome! No need to bring a partner, but the more the merrier! Dress as you would usually going to a bar or club. Guys smart casual, no trackies! It's a free event. Please support the venue by buying a drink! You can support us by following our Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Eventbrite **Obsesión Latina - Salsa & Bachata** https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-salsa-bachata-classes-social-every-friday-in-south-melbourne-tickets-1978557074471?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join me for a night of cocktails matched with canapes

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

**PLEASE NOTE: This will be again more of a community ran event. There is no official host for but two community members - Dan and Trev have volunteered to help facilitate so we can continue Tricky Tuesday in my absence. Extremely grateful to them, please extend your thanks too. Please support each other and make contributions where possible to make everyone feel welcomed and get games tabled!** Welcome to the **Tricky Tuesday** Meet Up! This is a smaller event in most respects - smaller capacity, smaller games - but still the same sized fun! Come join us to learn a new game and meet some new people. * This event was created primarily to play and explore **modern** **trick taking games** and **smaller card games** which can be played on more limited table space. * As this is a smaller event, please note it is a bit more casual. Find the group at the table/s, come over and join - we're a welcoming bunch. * Please **bring some games** to this event if you can and be prepared to teach them if you do. **There are** **no games available at the venue** but I will always bring a few. Please consider others when coming and in the lead up to the event. We want as many people there as possible. If you are unable to attend mark yourself as such as soon as you can so others can be notified and attend. There's an FAQ below but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Your tricky friend, Dave **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **What is a trick taking game? Good question you handsome person.** * Generally speaking, a trick taking game is a card game which is played in a series of rounds known as ***tricks***. * Each trick is evaluated to determine a winner or ***taker*** of that trick and then will usually start - or ***lead*** *-* the next trick. * The goal is usually tied to either winning or losing a number of tricks. This may also come in the form of you guessing how many tricks you will win - known as a ***bid***. * Some games may have a suit that always wins - known as a ***trump***. * Most trick taking games are **competitive** needing between 3-5 players, others are **cooperative**, there are also solo and two-player trick taking games as well! * Popular trick taking/trick taking adjacent games you may have heard of: [The Crew](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea), [Skull King](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king), [Cat in the Box](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition), [Scout](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291453/scout), [Fox in the Forest](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221965/the-fox-in-the-forest), the classic games of [Spades](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spades) and [Hearts](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6887/hearts), **What makes a Trick Taking game fun?** * There's so much to trick taking games! They're generally quick to teach, quick to play, have interesting decision spaces, and a wide variety of novelty. Even the classics though can be played thousands of times without getting tiresome. Part of the fun is in the interaction with others, assessing their moves and countering them, and how to win (or lose) at the right times. You have to stay on your toes, adapt frequently, and keep tabs on the other players, what they have played, and what they may play next! **Do I need to know how to play/have played a trick taking game before?** * Not at all, but it is good to understand the basics and general terminology so you can pick things up a bit easier on the night. You can check out [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7QyhKmCsk) for a bit of a general breakdown . **Is this event free?** * Yes, but please support the venue by purchasing a drink or two. **I'm on the waitlist can I still come?** * Unfortunately, no. We have limited capacity and must abide by it. **I don't have a game to bring, is that okay?** * Generally it will be okay, but it is encouraged to bring and share a game where you can! You can always bring a standard deck of cards or tarot cards and learn a card game or two as well! **Can I bring a guest?** * Unfortunately, unless they have signed up too it won't be possible. We have a strict limit on guests and the event would fill up too quickly otherwise. **How do I get to the venue?** * The 86 Tram is your best bet and has a stop pretty much right outside of the venue. * There are two train stations (Westgarth and Northcote) which are within walking distance. * Parking is available in the area but can get busy. If you don't mind a little walk there is parking down the adjacent street. **Dave, I worry you will win all the games we play. Such an intelligent and beautiful man, you must be a master of the tricks, is this true?** * Firstly - thank-you for the kind words, but secondly - no. I suck at trick taking games and lose more than I win. Yet, I enjoy them for their variety, high interaction, and quick nature regardless. You will be fine if you don't take things too seriously. It's about fun and meeting people... (but if you do beat me too often I will ban you from the group and venue...).

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-pride-rave-fortressmelb)! *Registered attendance on Meetup doesn't guarantee you a ticket.* \*selected drinks only

Brunswick Scottish Party and Dance - BYO drinks etc

Greek Dinner EAST MALVERN

INDIAN Dinner MALVERN EAST