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🎤 open mic comedy!
Jun23
FREE

🎤 open mic comedy!

🎤 **Drop Bear Comedy – 5 Minutes to Glory!** 🎤 Hosted at **The Fourth Monkey – South Brisbane** 📅 **Thursday, 19th March 2026** ⏰ **6:30 PM** 📍 **The Fourth Monkey** 58 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4178 *** **5 Minutes to Glory – $100 to Win!** 🎤💰 **Think you’re funny? Every Thursday night is your time to prove it.** We’re turning over the mic and the power to you at **[The Fourth Monkey](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11tjn4mtqh&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhmIv2mI-TAxWaS3ADHYngEHMQqdYPegYIAQgEEAM)**, West End’s premier Caribbean-style tiki bar. We’re looking for 15 brave souls to step up for a high-stakes, 5-minute set where the pressure is real and the reward is even better. **The Rules & Schedule** * **Where:** [The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11tjn4mtqh&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhmIv2mI-TAxWaS3ADHYngEHMQqdYPegYIAQgHEAM), 58 Mollison St, South Brisbane. * **Sign-up:** **7:00 PM SHARP** at the door. First come, first served (Only 15 spots!). * https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538301 * **The Set:** You get exactly **5 minutes**. Use them wisely. * **The Vibe:** Everyone is welcome—seasoned pros or first-timers. **The Timeline:** * **3:00 PM:** Bar opens. Grab a tiki cocktail and a spot in the jungle courtyard. * **6:00 PM - 7:20 pm** Performer sign-up begins. * **7:30 PM:** Showtime! 🎤 * **9:00 PM:** Voting & Winner Announced. **The Prize: $100 Cold Hard Cash** 💸 No "exposure," no drink vouchers—just $100 cash handed to the winner at the end of the night. **The Twist: The Audience is the Judge!** 🗳️ In this room, the crowd holds the power. Every laugh counts, and every person in a seat gets a vote. You aren't just performing for a room; you’re performing to win over your peers. **Not a Comedian? Come for the Chaos.** Not ready for the spotlight? We need you in the crowd! Grab some [Signature Boneless Fried Chicken](https://fourthmonkey.com.au/menu/) or a [Smuggler’s Feast platter](https://fourthmonkey.com.au/banquet/) to share, settle in for a night of unpredictable laughs, and exercise your right to pick the winner. Your laughter (or silence) literally decides who walks away with the cash. To join: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538301 **Join us this Thursday where the jokes are fresh, the stakes are high, and someone’s going home $100 richer.**

location_onThe Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill, South Brisbane

CabraVale Pickleballers - Central Pick Tuesday High Intermediate Night
Jun23
From $20

CabraVale Pickleballers - Central Pick Tuesday High Intermediate Night

**CabraVale Pickleballers – Tuesday Intermediate Night Indoor play (not suitable for beginners). Strict attendee limits, please ensure you are booked in to attend (not on the waitlist).** 📍 **Location:** Central Pick (Premium purpose-built indoor pickleball venue) ⏰ **Time:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 💰 **Cost:** $20 per player 🎾 **Courts:** 8 indoor pickleball courts 💥 **Level:** For intermediate players looking for competitive and high intensity games Step into Sydney’s brand-new, purpose-built indoor pickleball venue for an exciting night of fast-paced action! Our Tuesday session at Central Pick is designed for players who know the game, are comfortable with scoring, and are ready for strong competition in a premium environment. 🚫 **Please note:** This session is **not for first-timers or lower level players** due to limited court availability. If you’re new to pickleball, we recommend joining our Saturday or Sunday sessions, which are beginner-friendly. 🔹 **What to bring:** ✅ Your paddle (or borrow one of ours) ✅ Comfortable sportswear and non-marking court shoes ✅ Competitive spirit and energy for great games Make sure to RSVP early to secure your place! **Cost:** $20 per person. Cash or PayID accepted. **How to Join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. On arrival, check in at the event desk and mark off your name before playing. If paying via PayID, please include your name and the date of the session (e.g., "Jane Doe 10 Sept") in the payment description. **Disclaimer:** By RSVPing to this event, you voluntarily accept all risks of injury or damages to your property. CabraVale Pickleballers takes no responsibility for injuries or damages to your property. Photos and videos may be taken during these sessions for use on our social media and marketing materials. By RSVPing, you consent to the use of your photos and videos for these purposes. Follow us on Instagram **(@cabravalepickleballers)** to stay updated with any changes. RSVP now and experience CabraVale Pickleballers at Central Pick! 🎾🔥

location_onCentral Pick, Bankstown

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn
Jun23
FREE

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

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...).

location_onPeacock Inn Hotel, Northcote

#240 - INTERNATIONAL MEETUP with FREE activities/some possible FREE food! 🏓🎮🎯
Jun24
FREE

#240 - INTERNATIONAL MEETUP with FREE activities/some possible FREE food! 🏓🎮🎯

NEXT EVENT INFORMATION \-\-\- 05 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM 06 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 11 MAY (MON) International Coffee Meetup at Latin Hub/Avanti. Monday time = 3:30 to 5:00PM 13 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 19 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM 20 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM \-\-\- 25 MAY (MON) International Coffee Meetup at Latin Hub/Avanti. Monday time . Monday time = 3:30 to 5:00PM 27 MAY (WED) - International pub event @ The Stock Exchange Hotel 5:15PM to 8:30PM Gold Coast 12 MAY (TUE) - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 5:30PM to 8:30PM 28 MAY (TUE) - International event @ Playzone Gold Coast 5:30PM to 8:30PM Gold Coast 03 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 10 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 17 MAR - International pub event @ The Cavill Hotel 31 MAR - International event @ Playzone Gold Coast **\*\*BBQ's to be confirmed later\*\*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 2 groups Meetup with our friends Louis, Mike and International and local language exchange Southbank Brisbane https://www.meetup.com/international-local-language-exchange-southbank-brisbane on Meetup Time: 5:30 to 8:30 we will be there from around 5! Come say hi! Place: THE STOCK EXCHANGE HOTEL. Across from the Victory Hotel. Sometimes we are upstairs, sometimes downstairs. Deals: Cheap drinks! Can be Around $7 (special discount box drinks). Members specials for food (Can be around $14) \- Some free food \(Simple BBQ food\) REQUIRED: ID 18+ (drivers license/passport etc. No school cards) Anyway…we are excited to be back…but… •BEST CHANCE FOR BIG MEET UPS AGAIN. • We will have the ROTATION system. • Thank you for reading, we hope to see you soon Daniel, Maya, Naoko and team WEDNESDAY INFORMATION \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 we will be there from around 5! Come say hi! Place: THE STOCK EXCHANGE HOTEL. Across from the Victory Hotel. Sometimes we are upstairs, sometimes downstairs. Deals: Cheap drinks! Can be Around $7 (special discount box drinks). Members specials for food (Can be around $14) \- Some free food \(Simple BBQ food\) REQUIRED: ID 18+ (drivers license/passport etc. No school cards) Anyway…we are excited to be back…but… •BEST CHANCE FOR BIG MEET UPS AGAIN. • We will have the ROTATION system. • Thank you for reading, we hope to see you soon Daniel, Maya, Naoko and team

location_onStock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane City

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania
Jun24
FREE

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania

Hck4G Meetup #0x16 - Register Here: https://shorturl.at/jOsHP ## Tour Recap & Docker Command Execution Mania ### **A cybersecurity meetup for the community, by the community.** Hck4G is a not-for-profit organisation focused on disrupting the human impact of cybercrime through awareness, intervention, education, victim support, referral pathways, and diversion. Our monthly meetup events bring together students, professionals, industry leaders, and aspiring defenders to learn, connect, and explore ethical pathways into technology and cybersecurity. For Meetup #0x16, we're combining a global cybercrime update with a practical, hands-on introduction to one of the most important technologies in modern computing and cybersecurity: Docker. *** ## About the Session Over the past several weeks, Hck4G Founder Sammy Chuks and the Hck4G Team have been on the ground across Africa delivering the Hck4G Cybercrime Awareness & Advocacy for Action Tour. This special session will begin with a recap of the tour, sharing insights from engagements with students, universities, technology communities, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers. Sammy will provide an update on emerging cybercrime trends observed throughout the tour, along with highlights from the latest global cybercrime developments impacting communities around the world. The second half of the evening shifts into a practical technical workshop focused on containers and Docker. Containers have transformed how applications are developed, deployed, tested, and secured. Whether you're a developer, security practitioner, cloud engineer, penetration tester, or simply curious about modern infrastructure, understanding containers is rapidly becoming an essential skill. Attendees will receive a hands-on introduction to Docker and learn how command execution works within containerised environments through guided demonstrations and practical exercises. *** ## **What You'll Learn** ### **Hck4G Africa Tour Recap** * Key insights from the Hck4G Cybercrime Awareness & Advocacy for Action Tour * Emerging cybercrime trends and observations from the field * Global cybercrime developments from the past quarter * The human impact of cybercrime and why prevention matters * Opportunities for community involvement and future Hck4G initiatives ### Docker Command Execution Mania * What containers are and why they matter * Understanding Docker fundamentals * Creating and running containers * Executing commands inside Docker containers * Managing containerised workloads * Security considerations when working with containers * Practical exercises to build confidence using Docker *** ## Bonus We still have a limited amount of Hck4G Tour swag remaining from the Africa Tour, and we'll be giving away selected items during the evening. Come along for your chance to grab some Hck4G merchandise and hear stories from the road. 🍕 Cyber pizzas will also be provided courtesy of CyLynk. *** ## Speaker ### Sammy Chuks **Group CEO\, LynkGroup \| Founder\, Hck4G \| Virtual Chief Information Security Officer \(vCISO\)** Sammy Chuks is a cybersecurity leader, vCISO, and educator with nearly two decades of experience spanning IT operations, cyber defence, offensive security, governance, and strategic risk management. He has led and advised on the implementation of enterprise security technologies including CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender. His expertise spans Purple Teaming, threat-informed defence, security operations, and AI-related cybersecurity risk. As Founder of Hck4G, Sammy is committed to disrupting pathways into cybercrime through education, mentorship, awareness, and opportunity creation. Through his work across LynkGroup and Hck4G, he continues to support organisation's cyber and AI resilience, communities, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals globally. *** ## What to Bring * Laptop with Docker Desktop installed (**recommended**) * Internet access * Curiosity and willingness to participate * Questions and ideas to share *** ## Event Information **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (AEST) **Location:** RMIT University Building 80 Melbourne VIC 3000 **Cost:** Free (registration required) **Catering:** Food and drinks provided *** ## Event Schedule **5:30 – 5:40 PM:** Welcome, Intro & Networking **5:40 – 6:00 PM:** Networking & Cyber pizzas 🍕 **6:00 – 6:30 PM:** Hck4G Africa Tour Recap & Global Cybercrime Update **6:30 – 7:15 PM:** Docker Command Execution Mania **7:15 – 7:45 PM:** Hands-on Docker Exercise **7:45 – 8:00 PM:** Q&A, Swag Giveaway & Networking *** ## Thanks to Our Sponsors **RMIT University** World-class certificates, degrees, Masters and Postgraduate programs. **[BridgeLynk.io](http://BridgeLynk.io)** Attack-informed cybersecurity services for NFP, SMB and Enterprise. **[CyLynk.com](http://CyLynk.com)** Job-ready cybersecurity training led by expert coaches. *** ## About Hck4G Hck4G is a global cybersecurity community and not-for-profit initiative focused on disrupting the human impact of cybercrime through awareness, education, mentorship, victim support, and ethical technology pathways. Join us as we build stronger defenders and safer communities worldwide.

location_onRMIT Building 80, Melbourne

KSUG.AI Australia #62 - Sydney Meetup @Nutanix - 24 Jun 2026
Jun24
FREE

KSUG.AI Australia #62 - Sydney Meetup @Nutanix - 24 Jun 2026

**Register now to attend! =>** [https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24) **<=** **Latest promotions** discovered by our community! * **50%** OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Sitewide - Code: **JPRIME26BAI** * **20%** OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops/?ref=meetup)** Certs Code: **KSAI_20** * Missed **65%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop! We're excited to collaborate with [JR Academy](https://jracademy.ai/) to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** — happening both in-person at at Nutanix and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! 🎉 We're actively seeking more awesome K8s and AI topic speakers! 👉 [https://sessionize.com/ksug-au-syd](https://sessionize.com/ksug-au-syd) **Agenda and topics preview:** * Food, drinks and Socializing * Welcome / Introductions by the Organizers @**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** * **Topic 1:** Beyond Grep: Interactive, Offline Analysis of Kubernetes Failures by [Chris Porter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisporter/), Principal SA, @**[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)** * **Topic 2:** TBC * **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors **[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)**! **[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-24) to secure your spot!** See you all there! **Location:** Nutanix Pty Ltd, Uluru (room), Level 10 [Maritime Trade Towers, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rkehsQD4yn82ZLPt6) 👉 Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9a9IDiCS7U4cqQ0Sh60cz?mode=gi_t) for latest update! 🔖 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: ☸ 30% OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Certs - Code: **30K8SUG** ☸ 20% OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs - Code: **KSAI_20** 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: ✅ Learn 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 ⚡ ✅ Certify 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 💰 ✅ Grow 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 💪 𝟐𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** 🔥 [github.com/ksug-ai](https://github.com/ksug-ai) *By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.* **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.

location_onNutanix Pty Ltd, Sydney

#001 - FREE $0, TRIPLE (3x GROUPS), INTERNATIONAL MEETUP EVENT Sydney!!! (link)
Jun24
FREE

#001 - FREE $0, TRIPLE (3x GROUPS), INTERNATIONAL MEETUP EVENT Sydney!!! (link)

(PHOTO: One of our social events in Brisbane) EVENT LINK: [https://www.meetup.com/freesydney/events/313998922/](https://www.meetup.com/freesydney/events/313998922/) INSTAGRAM LINK: @_ _ fun king _ _ you can see some of our current international events in Queensland. INSTAGRAM GROUP CHAT: [https://ig.me/j/AbYZmDJifDcKyuyP/](https://ig.me/j/AbYZmDJifDcKyuyP/) !!!NEW FREE INTERNATIONAL EVENT WEDNESDAY in SYDNEY if you want it!!! In a few months, (not now, let's tell and collect everyone first) we want to give you guys FREE INTERNATIONAL MEETUP in SYDNEY. * Everything is too expensive now, we'll volunteer to help you out. Over 1 year, we can save some money. * Also, you deserve a big fun event in the Sydney city CBD, with drink specials etc. We'll try to make it a bit organised too, some stickers etc. * We want to have a maximum of about 100 people in the pub at any time, please tell all your friends, let's try to help a lot of people, let's help each other!!! * We will start advertising on many places. * Just at the moment, please tell all your friends, and especially the regular members and REGISTER in the LINK BELOW. It's important to tell everyone and register if possible (it's possible to do can do like +1 or +2 people etc.) Let's tell everyone, let's HELP THE COMMUNITY! * We are looking forward to coming to Sydney to help you guys! (Please add everyone to the linked event/group chat)

location_onSydney CBD, Sydney

AppSec Aus Melb #19 - Zero-Friction DevSecOps: Automated Code Signing Done Right
Jun24
FREE

AppSec Aus Melb #19 - Zero-Friction DevSecOps: Automated Code Signing Done Right

**Event Confirmation Form!** ➡️ We kindly request you fill out this **event confirmation form** to confirm your attendance for the event and your dietary requirements - [https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA](https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ## **What's On? 👀** **Speaker:** James Bannan **Title:** Zero-Friction DevSecOps: Automated Code Signing Done Right **Abstract:** Software supply chain attacks aren’t hypothetical anymore; they’re depressingly regular headlines. Yet many teams still treat code signing as an afterthought: painful to set up, difficult to automate, and even harder to make developer-friendly. This session shows that it doesn’t have to be that way. In this deeply technical, demo-driven talk, we’ll walk through how to implement automated artifact code signing using SigStore and Smallstep PKI, integrated directly into GitHub Actions. You’ll see how to transform code signing from a security bottleneck into a frictionless part of your CI/CD pipeline; one that developers barely notice, but auditors and CISOs absolutely love. ## **Location** 📍 Atlassian Melbourne Queens & Collins Building, Level 20, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 ## **Agenda ⏰** * 5:30 - Food is served * 6:15 - Session start * 7:30 - Post-event networking \-\-\- Note: Please complete the event confirmation form: [https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA](https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA)

location_onAtlassian Melbourne, Melbourne

calendar_month
Jun24
FREE

Silvasocial.com invites YOU to make new friends and our group supports them!

OUR group are SUPPORTERS of Silvasocials.com so PLEASE join them as they are GREAT! **please join on line for** https://www.silvasocial.com **if you want to meet up with nice guys face to face MONTHLY to build new friendships- any questions about this event, please contact them directly on their website-easy!** We have met Richard and John who organise this group and they are great mates!! so please come to their ongoing MONTHLY event to meet them and the MANY other guys who register on their website and pay $20 for a glass of bubbly and finger food and then go out to PARTY! to make new friends! Here are the details from their website below! Above the Courthouse Hotel (Happy Talk), 189 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. (the sign outside says 'Tiki Bar' which is upstairs). **Silva Social** Join us for our monthly drinks and social event for mature gay / bisexual men and their friends. Our aim is to facilitate new, real-world connections and build on existing friendships, without the endless scrolling, swiping, and cyber scammers. The events are hosted at a private venue in Darlinghurst which has a fully licensed bar with happy hour drinks up to 7pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include a complimentary glass of bubbly and a selection of bar snacks. We accept payment in advance or upon arrival. To secure your spot, please reserve your tickets using the link below: https://www.silvasocial.com/event-details/silva-social

location_onThe Courthouse Hotel, Darlinghurst, Sydney

(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing
Jun24
FREE

(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing

Dear STAG members, We are back with **🚀STAG In-Person Meetup!** **Topic: Calculating the Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing Using LoadMagic and JMeter** Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way performance testing is performed, but how much time and cost can it actually save? Join us for an engaging and practical session with **[Renard Vardy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)as we explore how AI-assisted automation can dramatically reduce the effort and technical complexity involved in creating and maintaining JMeter performance test scripts. In this session, Renard will demonstrate how **LoadMagic** can automatically correlate a JMeter script, showcasing how AI-assisted scripting can simplify and accelerate this process through a live demonstration. 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026 🕕 **Event** **Time:** 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM 🕕 **Speaker** **Time:** 6 PM - 7 PM 📍 **Format:** **In-Person Meetup** 📍**Venue**: Level 3, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 **Thanks to our Event Sponsor : [Easygo](https://easygo.io/)** 287 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 ***Food & drinks will be provided.*** 🤝 **Networking** before and after the event. Join us from **5:30 PM** for pre-event networking and stay after the session until approximately **7:30 PM** to connect with fellow testing professionals. **About the Speaker – Renard Vardy** Renard Vardy is a highly experienced Software Quality and Performance Testing specialist with more than 25 years of industry experience helping organisations improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical software systems. Throughout his career, he has worked across government, enterprise, and large-scale digital transformation programs, with a strong focus on Performance Engineering, Test Automation, and emerging AI-driven testing practices. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/) If you need any further info, please email at [stag@test-fast.com.](http://stag@test-fast.com./) Join [STAG mailing list](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/membership-for-stag) to not miss any notification & also join the [STAG premium membership](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to propel your career in software test automation to new heights. [Sign up now](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) and take advantage! Also, join us on: [Subscribe STAG on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRu6aED3NQbkBW5SxfAF_Lg) (for recordings) [Follow STAG LinkedIn Page](https://bit.ly/3x4mWog) [STAG LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6967675/) STAG [WhatsApp channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VagLSlQDTkKBtPYfCi1W) We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone. **Why Attend?** * **Networking Opportunities**: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field. * **Knowledge Sharing**: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges. * **Collaboration**: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community. Thanks & Regards, **STAG** *{Empowering Test Automation}*

location_onEasygo office, Melbourne

Wednesday 5:45PM Friendly Soccer Game @ Queen Elizabeth Park, Concord
Jun24
FREE

Wednesday 5:45PM Friendly Soccer Game @ Queen Elizabeth Park, Concord

**PLEASE READ:** We aim for a casual weekly soccer game of 8 v 8 at Queen Elizabeth Park. All levels are welcome, the goal is to have fun whilst getting some decent exercise. **IMPORTANT INFO:** * **RSVP opens** every week on **Saturday night.** * Only people who **RSVP** and are **on the "going" list**, will be able to participate. Please do not turn up if you are on the waitlist. * If you are on the "going" list or "waitlist" and are **not able to attend**, please immediately update your RSVP status or at least **6 hours** before the game to allow sufficient time and notice for the next person on the waitlist to attend. If it's really last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, please at least give a reason. * To minimise late dropouts & no shows, priority for spots will be given to the people who regularly attend & actually turn up to the games first before newcomers will be considered. * Please bring **a black and a white tops**, so we can easily divide the teams. * Also try to **arrive on time**, so we can start on time. * Please also help with **setting up** the goals and the field, and pack everything up after the game. Thank you. **ADDITIONAL INFO:** * No hard or slide tackles are allowed in the game, the objective is just to have fun with a little bit of competitiveness thrown in too. * It will be a rotating goalkeeper system, everyone should at least play once in goal. * **Non compliance to any of the above may result in suspension or permanent ban from joining the event going forward.** Disclaimer: Taking part in this event means the member or guest accepts that the Organizer is not responsible for health and safety.

location_onQueen Elizabeth Park, Concord, NSW, Concord

Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)
Jun24
FREE

Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)

Hi everyone, Stella & Tarrant here 😃 It's board game and dinner time every 2nd Wednesdays! Everyone's welcome, new or experienced board gamer. Let's play board games together, meet new friends if you want, and also supporting local restaurant buying their food and drink, coz the event is free. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏, 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐳 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 Meetup will be in the separate room at the back of their venue! 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 6pm - 10pm (but the pub is open till later if you want to stay around) 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Meetup for dinner & drink while playing board games. Here's a one page PDF document explaining how it works - https://loom.ly/hTHo2cM. Basically, find some friends or make some new ones. 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚: Bring your own games or play our growing board games library, teach others or join others games. We have flag system to help you find people to play with you. Here is the list of our growing games library, categories and with short description - https://loom.ly/fOKuaM4 𝗙𝗘𝗘: Zero. Nada. It's a casual get together, we're helping facilitating the meetup. All I asked is to please order food & drink from the venue, don't bring your own food and eat there, as the venue is a pub, they are providing the venue for free So please help local business 😃 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗘: Feel free to post in the comment if you have games you want to bring and teach others, try to organise people to play. Or if you want to join other people's game. We have a group via Aftergame (app/website) where you can organise a game as well here - https://aftergame.app/groups/we-play-board-games-melbourne-meetup-by-meeple-university-1386 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: Melbourne Central, level 3. Melbourne Central station underneath. There are various public carpark Wilson 300 LaTrobe and Secure Parking in the city. Or the Wilson carpark under Melbourne Central, entry is a set price after 5pm (at the time of writing). And then plenty of public transport in the city 🙂 To connect more to fellow board gamers, you can join the Facebook group that started the event here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WePlayBoardGames Thank you and hope to see you all then! Stella & Tarrant

location_onMelbourne Central Lion, Melbourne

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm
Jun24
From $12

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into an introduction to pickleball session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play * Advanced * Intermediate * Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable group. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle (we have ones you can borrow if needed) Good vibes! **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, cash or Tap and Go (1.6% transaction fee applies) **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Upon arrival, please mark off your name with the host and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on Instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer:** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

location_onPennant Hills Park (part of Lane Cove National Park), Sydney

Japanese Mahjong (Riichi/リーチ麻雀) at MIT Mahjong
Jun25
FREE

Japanese Mahjong (Riichi/リーチ麻雀) at MIT Mahjong

We will be continuing our trial of our new venue - 3rd floor of MIT Mahjong at 139 Franklin St, just a short walk from Melbourne Central! Players of all skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed. Stop by for one game or play for the whole 6 hours. Warmup and casual gaming from 5 to 5:30 pm, and the first timed and recorded game starts at 5:30 pm. If you want to learn how to play, we can teach, and if you already know how, then join our shuffle and monthly leaderboard! The games schedule is: * 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Setup, Freeplay * 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Game 1 * 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Game 2 * 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Game 3 * 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Freeplay This event has a $10 fee which you can pay on the night. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone! Members get a special discount, which you can sign up for on the website links below. We also take photos and videos at our meetups for posting on social media, you may potentially appear in these. Hope to see you all then! *** Scores tracking: [https://scores.vicriichi.org/](https://scores.vicriichi.org/) The mahjong ruleset we play with: [https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules](https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules) Join us on Discord and connect with other jongers! [https://vicriichi.org/discord](https://vicriichi.org/discord)

location_onMIT Mahjong, Melbourne

Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe
Jun25
FREE

Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe

**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Thursday — Asian Beer Café** **Level 3, Melbourne Central** **211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) We will be in the area called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off. We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5**. *** ### 💬 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. *** ### *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups). 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.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

location_onAsian Beer Cafe, Melbourne central, Melbourne

1st drink on us🍻|Speak Easy - Sydney Language Exchange, Social, Make Friends🌎
Jun25
From $5

1st drink on us🍻|Speak Easy - Sydney Language Exchange, Social, Make Friends🌎

**The Best INTERNATIONAL Meeting in Sydney!🌎🍻👏🤩** Practice speaking English with people from all around the world. You can practice any language you want!🤩 Meet new people easily with: • FREE Finger Food 🍟 • Happy Hour 1/2 price🍸 • FREE shot 🍹 • Karaoke 🎤 • a FREE Drink🎟️ Also dynamic and fun games to improve your language skills while having a drink 🍻 📍 Where: **Scary Canary**, 469 Kent St, Sydney 🥳 🕕 When: Every **Thursday** at **6PM** Get ready for a night with Karaoke, full of fun, laughter, and global connections. 🎉💥 See you there🌏 Where? Watch the videos of our events on Reels!👉 [https://instagram.com/speakeasyofficial2014?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=](https://instagram.com/speakeasyofficial2014?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) Link to join this group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvLMLAnBQMR0uMsByS9QTt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvLMLAnBQMR0uMsByS9QTt **Remark** Our community is **well-regarded to be a safe & inclusive group**. Attendees are expected to treat **ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background**. Sales pitch & pick-up activities are **STRICTLY prohibited**. **ANY attendees with misconduct/anti-social behaviour (& made other guests feel uncomfortable)** will be **removed from the group without warning** & **report to the event platform for further action**. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. Your **report will be 100% confidential**. **The leadership team reserves all rights.** We appreciate your support & cooperation and we wish you a pleasant stay throughout the event :)

location_onThe Scary Canary Bar, Sydney

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To
Jun25
FREE

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

The Art Syndicate's weekly games night has been running for over two years. The regulars keep coming back. That's the whole story, really. Come as you are. **If you've got $10 to spend at the bar, that's what keeps the collection growing**. A wine, a beer, something non-alcoholic, and you're set for the night. **If money's tight, just show up. We'd rather have you in the room.** **External food is welcome.** For the after-work crowd, we often end up eating together anyway. Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Tell them what you're after, something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never touched a board game in your life, and you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between, it works either way. Come find out why. 🎲 Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until midnight *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

location_onThe Art Syndicate, Sydney

Make Friends & Practice Languages at The Asian Beer Cafe
Jun25
FREE

Make Friends & Practice Languages at The Asian Beer Cafe

**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Asian Beer Café** **Level 3, Melbourne Central** **211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry**. *** ### 💬 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 **100–120 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.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

location_onAsian Beer Cafe, Melbourne central, Melbourne