Casino Nights Melbourne

November Big Poker Night

This is a chance to meet some peeps, hang out, chat, eat some snacks and maybe play some poker. Don't worry if you don't know how to play. We are happy to teach you. There's no charge and we don't use real money, but we do have prizes for first at each table. NOTE NEW START TIME IS 7:00 PM Snacks and cool drinks are provided. This is an alcohol free event. Please register if possible, but if event seems full, join the waitlist and we will know you're coming. (Meetup limits attendance to 10, but we can take many more.)

Trivia Night

This will be an evening of Trivia fun, with some snacks provided. No Poker, but if you've come to our Poker nights you'll see some familiar faces. There's no charge. Feel free to bring some snacks or finger food to share, but this is definitely optional. This is an alcohol free event.

BENTLEIGH Cuban Salsa, Bachata & Rueda Dance Classes - Every Thursday

**2026 BENTLEIGH CUBAN SALSA, BACHATA** **& RUEDA DE CASINO DANCE CLASSES** **\- NOW OPEN \-** **EVERY THURSDAY** *\* No dance experience necessary* *\* No partner required* *\* Open to all adult ages* At: **BENTLEIGH UNITING CHURCH HALL** 495-497 Centre Rd, Bentleigh (\* Located opposite the Bentleigh RSL) **\* HALL Entry** \- via the front entrance of the church \- Go past the glass panel doors \- We are at the far end\, in the back room on the right\. **2026 BENTLEIGH PROGRAM:** **6.15pm – 7.30pm** **#1: CUBAN SALSA BEGINNER** Starting with the **INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS** An extra 15 minutes has been added, aimed specifically to assist new Beginners with a slower breakdown of the main basic steps. More experienced Beginners are recommended to come use this to strengthen their core steps. We found that by doing it this way, new students get a much better dance experience overall. This leads into the main Beginner Salsa lesson. **BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA** (Main Beginner Class) *(Beginner to Improver Level)* *TOTAL CLASS TIME: **1 Hour & 15 Minutes***)\*\* **7.30PM – 8.30PM** **\*\* CLASS #2:** **CUBAN SALSA / RUED DE CASINO** **IMPROVER - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MAIN CLASS** *(Covering Rueda De Casino & Cuban Salsa)* \- Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner level steps and turns\. This Improver to Intermediate level class will concentrate on Cuban Salsa & Rueda De Casino to raise the level of the Beginners to Improver Level and higher\. **What is Rueda De Casino?** *Rueda De Casino*, also called just *'Rueda'*, in it's basic form means 'Casino wheel', where dance couples comes together to form a circle, with one main 'caller', who calls out the names of different Cuban Salsa figures made up of different sequences of fun dance moves, which are danced by the couples in synchronisation. As the level of the dancers improve, so does the figures performed become more elaborate and complicated and with the constant change of partner calls, make the dance fun and exciting for the dancers, as well as spectators who view the dance. **8.30pm – 9.30pm** **\*\*\* CLASS #3: BACHATA** *(Absolute Beginner to Improver Level)* \* No experience or partner necessary - all welcome \- Bachata is the second most popular Latin dance around the world after Salsa **CLASS COST:** Casual/Drop-in attendance: Any Main class - $20 per class Any 2 Classes on the night - $30 for both classes or Do ALL CLASSES on the night for only $35! ***\* Please note:*** We only accept **CASH** on this night **CLOTHING & SHOES:** Comfortable casual clothing. Best shoes when starting are low or flat smooth sole shoes like leather sole shoes. Avoid sandals & open toe shoes. Avoid track shoes or runners as these grip the floor & can interfere with your turns **MEDICAL:** Anyone with breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries and who are taking prescribed medication, please consult with your doctor first before joining any classes. **COVID PROTOCOLS:** \* If you have flu like symptoms or feeling unwell, please do not attend any classes \* If you are a first contact, as a precaution, please do not attend any classes until after 7 days of negative tests \* Sanitize hands frequently **PRIVATE LESSONS:** We provide private lessons on a one-to-one basis, with or without a dance partner and for private groups at a time that suits you

The Melbourne Salsa 'VIVA LAS VEGAS' Latin Dance Showcase

Melbourne Salsa is delighted to bring you... THE MELBOURNE SALSA 'VIVA LAS VEGAS' GALA BALL SATURDAY THE 21ST NOVEMBER AT THE THORNBURY THEATRE 7:30PM – 1:00AM Our much-loved Latin Dance Showcase returns at the majestic Thornbury Theatre. This year’s Gala Ball theme is …‘VIVA LAS VEGAS’ A Tribute to the Icons. We are bringing you a night not to be missed…A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. THE SHOW tells the story of the most dynamic and exciting entertainers such as Elvis, MJ, The Rat Pack, Ray Charles, Chicago the stage show and more. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas… Vegas! A cast of more than 50 dancers and a live big band orchestra make it the “must see” show. Experience the energy of one of Melbourne's best Latin bands, supported by Latin DJ's. The Melbourne Salsa Student Performance Teams and Pro-Am couples will be showcasing your favourite Latin dance styles with a Vegas Twist. Join in the Dance class and enter the Best Dressed Competition. Enjoy the dance performances and dance the night away at our biggest event of the year! DRESS CODE: ‘Viva Las Vegas’ the Elvis movie, any Vegas theme or evening wear is compulsory. (No denim, shorts, singlets, t-shirts and runners) TIME 7:30pm -1:00am CLASS 8:00pm - 8:40pm DJ 8:40pm - 9:15pm SHOW 1 9.15pm - 10:00pm LATIN BAND 10:00pm - 11:00pm SHOW 2 11:00pm - 11:30pm DJ 11:30pm - 1:00am LICENSED BAR AVAILABLE (NO BYO) HUNGRY? There are many restaurants downstairs from the Theatre to choose from to have dinner before the show or step out for a quick bite during the evening. Parking: Street parking can be found in surrounding streets, other options are to park near the Thornbury Railway Station or Woolworths Preston South. Both are about a 400m walk to theatre. The Thornbury Theatre - 859 High St, Thornbury. Management reserves the right to refuse entry. *** TICKETING DETAILS: GENERAL ENTRY - STANDING ROOM TICKETS: Can be purchased on-line or at the door on the night. On-line tickets are discounted up until the 11th November. Details are below. GENERAL ENTRY - EARLY RELEASE - $45 PER PERSON Until 13th October or until Early Bird allocation is sold out. Online Purchase Only GENERAL ENTRY - SECOND RELEASE - $50 PER PERSON 14th October Until 11th November or until Second release allocation is sold out. Online Purchase Only GENERAL ENTRY - FINAL RELEASE - $55 PER PERSON From 12th November until 21st November. Online purchase or at the door on the night. TO PURCHASE GENERAL ENTRY TICKETS: https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase TABLE SEATED TICKETS - $65 PER PERSON Enjoy the comfort of being seated at a table with front row view of performances. Each table has 10 seats, so you may be sharing with others. To book Table tickets email: hello@melbournesalsa.com.au

🎷🕶️ Blues Brothers Tribute – Montmorency Eltham RSL – BYO Tix

Movie Night at the R.Iconic Cinema - Howl's Moving Castle

Join us for a night at the movies with Studio Ghibli's beloved *Howl's Moving Castle*! Showtime is at **6pm** with a runtime of 2 hours, and we will begin greeting people in the lobby at 5:30pm. Feel free to bring any vegan snacks and drinks you want to share or keep for yourself. The cinema has a small fridge and little tables spread throughout, as well as cleaning supplies for any spills. I will plan to have both English and Japanese audios available depending on audience preference. [Howl's Moving Castle Trailer](https://youtu.be/iwROgK94zcM?si=GgSaQQlO7UhEjpZx)

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

Welcome to the **Tricky Tuesday** Meet Up! This is a smaller event but still the same sized fun! Come join us to play and explore modern card games (especially trick-takers and climbing/shedding games)! It's a great chance to learn a new game and meet some new people. You can usually find us at the tables in the side room! * *This event is made possible (and kept free for all members) via the support of [Pretty Tricky Games](http://prettytrickygames.com.au). An Australian online store for niche and unique imported and indie board and card games. Some of these you will be able to experience at our events!* Bring some games to this event if you can. There are none available at the venue. I will always have some packed - feel free to search for the rules and prepare yourself to play! These regular suspects include: Skull King, Farm Hand, The Crew, Space Dragons, VIVO, and Inside Job. 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...).

Board Game Night at Marché

Whether you're looking for a short, light game or a longer strategy-heavy game, come join the Melbourne Asian Board Gamers on Tuesday night at Marché Board Game Cafe for some fun! To **check in**, please head to the front counter and show your RSVP for the Meetup event to a Marché staff member. They will then point you towards the event host for the evening to take down your attendance. **⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Cost ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * **$7 in total per session” to cover Meetup subscription and cafe costs. Payment of $7 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf . Only attendees on the "going" list are entitled to the discount. attendees that are on the waitlist or didn't register on Meetup are still welcome to come, but will need to pay the regular Marche rate of $22 for three hours of board games (includes one free drink). **Attendance** As our events are highly popular, if you have RSVP as going but can no longer attend, please amend your RSVP to allow others a chance to attend. If we notice people are not showing up when they have RSVP, you will be moved to the waitlist the following week and give priority to those who actually turn up. We appreciate everyone's understanding and co-operation. We really appreciate your support and look forward to playing with you.

😎 Social Chats and Margaritas

Join us at **The Boatbuilders Yard** for after work relaxing and chats. The Boatbuilders Yard is a waterfront pub with modern food and drinks on offer. Come along to meet and chat with people and wind down after work. 🥳 **Thursday special:** $18 margaritas 5pm-8pm * Spicy Watermelon Margarita * Tommy’s Margarita * Classic Margarita * Spicy Pineapple Margarita [https://theboatbuildersyard.com.au/events/18-margs/](https://theboatbuildersyard.com.au/events/18-margs/) 😊 Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. Come along for relaxed socialising and making new friends in a change of scenery. New people are always welcome. We have all been the new person at some point in time. **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. ℹ️ **Events are also on:** Meet New People, Make Real Friends MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/](https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

Calling All Smarty Pants! Trivia Night at a popular venue in BRIGHTON! 🦊🦊🦊

Dinner & Quiz at Lower Plenty Hotel

Dinner at Ashy's Afghan Restaurant