Casino Nights Melbourne

Board Games Night

This will be an evening of board games, 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.

October 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. 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.)

Heartful ConneXions ♾️ exclusive singles launch night ❤️

✨ IT’S OFFICIAL — THE DATE IS LOCKED IN ✨ Introducing the very first Heartful ConneXions ♾️ Exclusive Singles Launch Night ❤️ 📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026 📍 Melbourne | Venue reveal coming soon An elevated singles night thoughtfully curated for genuine connection — naturally. 🥂 Complimentary drink on arrival ✨ Roaming canapés 🎶 Live music ❤️ A carefully curated guest list of like-minded singles 🥂 Beautiful, intimate venue ✨ A few special Heartful touches along the way… No games. No speed dating. No forced icebreakers. Just great people, beautiful surroundings, live music, food & drinks — and the opportunity for real connections to happen naturally. ❤️ Heartful ConneXions ♾️ Real Connections. Moments That Stay. ✨ Dress smart & chic ✨ Places will be limited. TICKETS — CURATED GUEST LIST Early Bird | $69 General Admission | $79 Tickets are available exclusively to guests who have been invited to join the Heartful ConneXions guest list. Pre-booking essential | No door sales Venue reveal + more exciting announcements coming soon… ✨

FIESTA LATINA MASQUERADE LATIN BALL THEME PARTY with LATIN BAND and 2 CLASSES!

**BRUNSWICK FIESTA LATINA!** **'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL' THEME** **SALSA & BACHATA LATIN PARTY** **& SOCIAL *with* LIVE LATIN MUSIC** *on* **SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2026** *Join us for an unforgettable fun night of* *Live Latin music and dancing!* *Enjoy a sizzling LATIN event and experience* *the passion and flavour of Latin!* **THEME: 'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL'** **Dress and impress!** **LADIES** \- Wear you best dresses and gowns **MEN** \- Dress up\, look cool\, elegant \- formal or smart casual\, with emphasis on 'smart'\! [...](http://...and/) and wear your 'masquerade mask' *Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, join us for a* *great night of dance classes and dancing!* \- All Levels Welcome\. =================== Special Guests **Bachata Performance** *by* **ANDREW & JENNI** =================== at **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY** 10A RUSSELL ST, BRUNSWICK *featuring* **‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** \- live at **7.45PM**! *One of Melbourne’s favourite LATIN BANDS* *playing their signature energetic and exciting* *Latin rhythms to keep you dancing all night long.* \* Family, friends, colleagues - All welcome! **NEW TO SALSA & BACHATA?** **Never danced Salsa or Bachata before?** No problem! Join us and learn how to dance with our fun, relaxed classes. We will have you dancing in no time! Our experienced instructor will kick off the night with complimentary open level Bachata and a Salsa classes to get you dancing! **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY & BAR** *is a micro brewery, specialising in producing quality freshly made beers on site, infused with good vibes!* *Give their amazing beers a try. Let’s support* *the the art of beer craftmanship.* **PROGRAM:** **5.30PM** **PRE-PARTY MEETUP!** Come early and have a meal and drinks with us! Practice your moves, meet and make new friends before classes start! \| **6.30PM** **BACHATA CLASS** (Open level) *\* with some Bachata dance practice* \| **7.10PM** **CUBAN SALSA CLASS** (Open level) \* Join us on your own or come with friends \* Absolute beginners welcome \* No dance experience required! \| **7.45PM** **LATIN BAND - ‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** *Playing Live!* \| **DJ MC** *Playing the best mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha & more!* \| **– SOCIAL DANCING ’til 10.30PM –** **\*\*** **BEGINNER & IMPROVER DANCERS** *A special slower section will be added in soon after the first band set,* *especially for Beginner to Improver level dancers to get onto the floor* *to dance to a slower, more comfortable tempo!* **\- GENERAL PARTY ROOM ENTRY at DOOR: $30** **\* Entry includes:** *Live Latin Band and complimentary* *free Bachata and Salsa Classes* *+* \*\*\*Plus \*\*\*Receive a chance to WIN 3 Dance classes! (Salsa or Bachata classes) =========================== **\*\* EARLYBIRD SPECIAL OFFER! \*\*** **BOOK EARLY & RECEIVE** **$5 OFF YOUR ENTRY! - Only $25.** **To purchase Earlybird tickets through EVENTBRITE :** [CLICK HERE - EVENTBRITE - EARLYBIRD OFFER](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fiesta-latina-masquerade-latin-ball-theme-party-latin-band-2-classes-tickets-2003564564547?aff=oddtdtcreator) **\* Please note:** Eventbrite has a booking fee of $2.49 **\* This Earlybird offer expires Midnight** **Friday 23rd October, 2026.** \* **No refunds given** after Friday 23rd October, 2026. **OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS** \- with no booking fees:\- \* **To avoid any booking fee**, payment can also be made by **Direct Bank Transfer** or by **PayID.** \* Please message me directly to arrange payment by PayID or Bank Transfer. or **Pay at the venue door on the night.** **\* Please note:** Venue Room entry is at full price on the night: **PARTY ROOM ENTRY: $30** *Put on your dancing shoes and* *get ready to dance the night away!* ***Look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor!***

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

Tigerland Trumpsters

6pm start. $2 gold coin entry per person. Please order dinner at the bar when you arrive and let the staff know you are with the card group in the Dining Room. Meals are served around 7:15pm. Happy Hour drinks are available until 7pm. After a dinner break we shuffle the teams around so you get to meet, and play with new people. Games are played as 4 handed wherever possible, but an occasional 3,5 or 6 handed game is required based on the number of attendees. If you are a beginner or have minimal experience playing 500, please let your host know before starting a game, and feel free to ask them any question. Ahead of the event you might like to download one of the 500 card game apps on your phone to get familiar with the game. There are also some Youtube videos.

Miranda Bar-Exclusive Happy Hour 6-9 and dance vibes from 8:30pm

Join the Melbourne Happy Hour Commandos for a night filled with drinks, dancing, and the opportunity to make new friends! Get ready for a fun evening at our new very cool and intimate bar-Miranda Bar in Flinders Lane. You will get Spice Market vibes with an awesome Happy Hour 6-9pm and a groovy DJ playing all the best dance tunes from 8pm. And ...wait for it....some favourite staff from Spice Market ! Remy and Heather will be looking after us again! Whether you are new in town or a longtime resident, this event is perfect if you are looking to unwind and mingle with like-minded individuals. We all love to hit the dance floor and we don't wait until 11pm! With great dance tunes the floor starts grooving from 8:30 pm or just chill and enjoy a Happy Hour drink and unwind. Indulge in delicious drinks, hit the dance floor for some social dancing, and experience the lively atmosphere that Melbourne has to offer. Don't miss out on a fantastic night of fun times and creating memorable experiences with a group of friendly individuals. Join us for an unforgettable night with the Melbourne Happy Hour Commandos!

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...).

Piano Night Singalong & Dinner (both optional) @ Hampton Hotel

Team Up Tuesdays

*🎮 Play games. Make friends 🎲* Make new mates every Tuesday night at Team Up Tuesdays: A fun, social gaming night at Fortress. Hosted in our Tavern, you can enjoy friendly team-based games in a welcoming, social environment. **The Games 🕹️** After checking in with our host, you'll be sorted into one of two teams. These two teams will go head-to-head across 3 rounds of casual games every week! **The Prizes 🏆** \- Fun prizes for everyone on the winning team \- Spot prizes throughout the night **The Venue 🍻** Held in our Tavern, you can enjoy hot food and cold drinks in a fun fantasy setting. *See you next Tuesday!* **TERMS & CONDITIONS** * *Fortress Melbourne is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.* * *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.* * *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm* * *No outside food or drinks.* *More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*

Piano Night Singalong & Dinner (both optional) @ Hampton Hotel

First come along for dinner at 6pm then Piano Night singalong (both optional) from 8pm at the Hampton Hotel. Table for dinner booked under Andrew Goodwin (Ph: 0424453134) at 6pm. Here is a copy of the menu. [https://hamptonhotel.com.au/menu](https://hamptonhotel.com.au/menu) Then everyone welcome to hang around afterwards or just turn up around 8pm for the Piano Night Singalong. Obviously singing along too is optional but will probably be fun so I imagine most people will do it anyway. Event cohosted by Martin Carr. Very close to Hampton Station and plenty of parking around the general area. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.

Exclusive Singles 35 - 55yrs | Ticket $64.50