Cultural Celebrations Melbourne

Essendon Faceless Gay Speed Dating Event

**💕 Gay Speed Dating on Zoom – Personality Matched for Essendon Locals** **⚠️ RSVP alone doesn't secure your spot.** You must register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. **Register for your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=653&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Essendon&groupurlname=stone-and-strategy-go-social-club&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=653&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Essendon&groupurlname=stone-and-strategy-go-social-club&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=653&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Essendon&groupurlname=stone-and-strategy-go-social-club&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=653&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=Essendon&groupurlname=stone-and-strategy-go-social-club&ar=55+&face_v=1.0) --- Meet Essendon gay singles from home. We sort the matching, you just turn up. Quick, hosted rounds on Zoom with Essendon gay singles paired to your age group and personality. No awkward pauses — just natural conversation. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - Essendon gay locals after personality-matched dates - Gay singles in Essendon who want to meet people from home - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings - Anyone who likes connecting online before meeting face-to-face **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and structured - **Location:** Your place – couch, desk, wherever works - **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Essendon gay locals - **Matches:** Mutual matches shared after the event - **Duration:** Roughly 1–1.5 hours - **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results **How It Works** 1. **Choose your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, hop on, and the host takes it from there. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Essendon locals. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event. 💡 **Tip:** Good lighting and a tidy background go a long way. --- ✨ Meet Essendon gay singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 💝 ✨

International Halloween Party 2026

**Tickets are Here: [EventBrite Ticket Link](www.Linguas.com.au/PARTY)** **Highly encouraged to get your Ticket. We expect a sold out event.** **$18+ Booking Fee** **Bring ID** Linguas Halloween International Party is a large multicultural Halloween social at The Carlton Club on Saturday 31 October, bringing together Melbourne’s international and social communities for a night of costumes, music, DJs, games and activities. The event is a collaboration between **Linguas, WinWin and Melborn**, with WinWin and Melborn bringing together Melbourne’s Japanese community alongside the wider Linguas international community. More details, activities and announcements will be released closer to the event.

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Festival Indonesia Melbourne at Federation Square

Join me for a day at Festival Indonesia Melbourne, the city's big annual celebration of Indonesian culture, now in its 13th year! Federation Square fills up with traditional and contemporary performances, hands-on workshops, trade stalls and plenty of Indonesian food. We'll meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr at 10:00am, say hello, then stroll over to Federation Square together. From there we'll take in the performances, try a workshop or two, eat our way through the food stalls, and join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob in the afternoon. If you'd like to dance along, the flashmob tutorial is linked below so you can learn the moves beforehand. Festival Indonesia says entry is free and open to all, so there's no ticket to buy. This is just a casual meetup so we can go along together. **Who this is for** * Anyone curious about Indonesian culture, music and dance * Foodies keen to try regional Indonesian dishes * Anyone up for a bit of fun dancing (totally optional – watching is fine too!) * Solo attendees are very welcome – it's a great way to meet new people **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jv4cQXkJTRydrpNq8 * Festival Indonesia Melbourne 2026 Outdoor Festival: https://festivalindonesia.com.au/2026-outdoor-festival/ * Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob tutorial: https://www.instagram.com/festivalindonesiamelb/reel/DeLLDTzznD-/ **Timeline** * 10:00am – Meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern and say hi * 10:15am – Start walking towards the festival at Federation Square * 10:20am – Explore the cultural performances, workshops and stalls, and taste Indonesian food * Afternoon – Join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob (exact time to be confirmed by the festival) * \~4:00pm – Meetup ends **Tickets / cost** * Festival entry is free * Food, drinks and anything you buy from the stalls are at your own cost **Transport** * The start point is in Birrarung Marr, a short walk from Flinders Street Station and Federation Square * Public transport is recommended – city parking on a busy Saturday can be limited and pricey **Bring** * Money for food and drinks * Water bottle * Sunscreen, a hat and an extra layer * Comfy shoes for walking (and dancing!) **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy – mostly wandering, watching and eating * Pace: Relaxed * Vibe: Colourful, lively and festive * Group style: We'll start together and move around loosely as a group **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup so we can head along together – it isn't run by or affiliated with Festival Indonesia Melbourne. * The festival program and timings are set by the organisers and may change – check their website closer to the day. * It's an outdoor event, so dress for the weather. * It'll be crowded * Join in the dancing at your own comfort level, and look after yourself on the day. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

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Halloween Family Fun Day

Come along and enjoy a family day of Halloween fun, with kids activities and something for everyone. Entry is $5 per child, with adults free, and includes the following: Free coffee for adults Face painting Spooky treasure hunts Halloween arts & crafts Jumping castle Photo booth Cookie decorating DJ tent with dancing games and prizes for kids Best-dressed prizes Balloon art BBQ lunch, Halloween treats & refreshments available for purchase. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged! Everyone who comes dressed up will receive a prize, with a big one for the best dressed. This is an all-weather community event hosted at the Church of Scientology Melbourne car park, which will be moved to an indoor auditorium if there is rain. Come and pay for your ticket at the door or book your ticket ahead on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/halloween-family-fun-day-tickets-1999884647817?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/halloween-family-fun-day-tickets-1999884647817?aff=meetup)

Saturday Pickleball @ Melbourne Central *Read Description* RMIT PKBL CLUB

🥒🎾 **Social Pickleball - All Levels Welcome!** 🥒🎾 **📢 [Instagram: @rmit_pickleball](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/)** **📢 [WhatsApp: RMIT Pickleball Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G7VE0NcThWWIgLnnJBVQBq)** **🏓 Paddles and balls provided! Beginner friendly - simply show up and we’ll teach you the basics 🎾** Grab a paddle, play pickleball, and meet new people! **👥 Who is it for?** * Members of public and RMIT students * Complete beginners * Intermediate players * Advanced players (up to DUPR 4.5 expected) **✅ How to join?** 1. **Become a club member** [at the RMIT Store](https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball) (one-off payment) 2. **RSVP** on Meetup to join the session 3. When marked as **“Going”**, pay for the session: **\- Payment link** is in the **comment section below** (posted 1-3 days before) \- Use your RMIT Store account with a club membership \(from step 1\) 4. Can’t attend? Update your RSVP to “Not Going” **⏳ Priority on waitlist** 1. Clear Meetup profile with name and photo 2. RMIT students 3. Regular attendees **📆 On the day** * New players, please **introduce yourself to the host** * New players wanting a **rules intro**, please arrive on-time and ask a host * Have your **emailed ticket receipt ready** \- it will be checked on the day **🔄 Cancellations and Refunds** * No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows * Refunds only if the event is cancelled (weather or court availability) * Credit for a later session may be offered by agreement in case of event cancellation * Pay only when we share the payment link in Meetup - using old links is at your own risk Whether you are new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend - everyone is welcome! **👉 Spots are limited, so RSVP early! 👈**

Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange

**🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Asian Beer Café** Level 3, Melbourne Central 🕕 **Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM** ### IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** Please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@linguas.au** 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **160–220 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer](http://www.linguas.com.au/Volunteer) 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

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🌍 Tuesday amazing Language Exchange & Cultural Social | Melbourne

🌍 Tuesday Language Exchange & Cultural Social | Melbourne Meet people. Practice languages. Discover cultures. Make new friends. 🌎 Join us every Tuesday for a fun and welcoming Language Exchange & Cultural Social in Melbourne! Whether you’re learning English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, German—or any other language—you’re welcome. All levels are welcome, including complete beginners. 🏳️ How it works When you arrive, grab your international flag stickers: 🇦🇺 Your native language 🇪🇸 The language you’re learning 🇯🇵 Other languages you speak or want to practice Stick them on and start meeting people from around the world! Throughout the night you can: 🌎 Practice languages with native speakers 🤝 Meet locals and internationals 🏳️ Discover different cultures 💬 Improve your conversational English ❤️ Make genuine new friendships 🎉 Enjoy a relaxed international social atmosphere There are no classes, no tests and no pressure. Come alone or bring friends—our hosts will help you get involved. 👋 Coming alone? Perfect! Many people come by themselves. Our friendly Lingos Global hosts will welcome you and help introduce you to other people when you arrive. 🎟️ Registration Please RSVP through Meetup so we know you’re coming. Bring your good energy, choose your flags and get ready to meet Melbourne’s international community! Lingos Global. Organisers bringing people together since 2011.

Street Fighter Movie Night by Respawn Gaming Social

The new Street Fighter movie features in cinemas as the legendary action continues! 👊 To celebrate the most iconic fighting game, we thought of changing the pace. A social movie night to bond and make friends. 🍿 The more people we get, the more free popcorn and drinks I can get you guys through Vrewards! If someone can do cosplay, that would be awesome! ❤️ Currently waiting for movie ticket sessions at Crown Village cinemas on October 25. Please come meet us at the front of the cinemas 6:30pm or beforehand so we can hype ourselves up! 🗣️ Movie tickets require booking. Secure your spot with us by Friday, October 23 and send $29.00 to BSB: ‪342201‬ & Account number: ‪074564090‬, Name: Taran Scorza please. 🎥 If you have not pre-paid before Friday, there is NO guarantee I can get you seated with our group. 😬 We’re getting the gang together, grab some popcorn and come join us to avoid getting Shoryuken’d! 🔥

🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

🌍 Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends – Thursday Social 🔥 Meet People From Around the World Every Thursday! New to Melbourne? Want to make new friends, practise languages, meet locals and internationals, or simply have a fun Thursday night? Join one of Melbourne’s longest-running international communities — bringing people together since 2015! 🌎❤️ 📍 Kicks Melbourne – Melbourne CBD 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ From 6:00 PM 🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT 👋 Meet locals, travellers, students and internationals 🗣️ Practise English and other languages 🚩 Get your country/language flag stickers 🤝 Easy introductions — perfect if you’re coming alone 🎲 Social activities and icebreakers 🎁 Giveaways & surprises 🎶 Music and great Thursday-night atmosphere 🍹 Special drinks available at the venue 📸 Photos, new connections and lots of fun 🙋 COMING ALONE? Perfect! Most people do. Our hosts are there to welcome you and help introduce you to other people, so don’t worry about already knowing someone. You don’t need to speak multiple languages either. If you simply want to meet interesting people from different countries, you’re welcome. 🗣️ HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WORK? When you arrive, choose flag stickers representing your country and the languages you speak or want to practise. They make it incredibly easy to start conversations: 🇦🇺 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇨🇴 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese 🇮🇹 Italian 🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese …and many more! No lessons. No classroom. Just real conversations with real people. ❤️ MORE THAN A LANGUAGE EXCHANGE The goal isn’t only to practise languages. It’s about making friends, building connections and becoming part of Melbourne’s international community. Whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or arrived this week, come say hello. ✨ Come alone. Leave with new friends. 📍 Kicks 450 Elizabeth st , Melbourne CBD 🕖 Thursday from 6 PM 🌍 Hosted by Lingos Global – Connecting Melbourne since 2015 RSVP and come meet the world in Melbourne! 🌎🔥