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This is a chronological listing and description of events and happenings that anyone can go to!

These may include gatherings of various kinds, craft markets, performances, art shows, etc.

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November 2010
December 2010

February 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 February -- 14 February -- 21 February -- 28 February
1 February Mon SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE - Dr John Jenkin on the life and work of William and Lawrence Bragg, Australia's Nobel Prize winning physicists.

SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE is a monthly discussion group in North Carlton (Melbourne, Australia) which allows lay people to get together and hear about the latest research or discuss the big issues in science today.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

To find out more email kh@netspace.net.au or visit http://scienceissues.net/
1-7 February Mon to Sun MIDSUMMA 2010 (continues).
Join the party as Midsumma celebrates its 22nd Birthday. Midsumma is Melbourne's premier gay and lesbian arts and cultural festival. This annual festival celebrates the pride and diversity of Victoria's lesbian, gay and allied communities. Bringing together a diverse mix of artists and performers, Midsumma is an innovative and impassioned celebration of queer art and culture. The 2010 program will be presented across five municipalities and located in over 80 different venues throughout Melbourne and greater Victoria.
http://www.midsumma.org.au/
2 February Tue Lammas (Southern Hemisphere).
3 February Wed NEWPORT RSL presents:
Fat Chance & the Bluegrass Playboys
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7:00pm
Entry: Free!

Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else? See you there!
5 February Fri MELBOURNE SCIENCE FICTION CLUB meet at St. David's United Church Hall, 74 Melville Road, Brunswick West from 8PM.

Food and Quiz Night: Pancakes - Savoury and with Ice Cream!

Doors open 8.00pm.
Quiz starts 9.00pm.

COSTS:

  • Food: $6.00 Members, $9.50 Visitors.
  • Trivia: $3.00 Members, $6.00 Visitors.
  • Food and Trivia: $8.00 Members, $11.00 Visitors.

The quiz is Five rounds, of 10 questions, one of these rounds is normally a handout round, of visual questions.

Socialising and use of the library: FREE!

For more information visit:
http://msfc.sf.org.au/
5 February Fri ROCKIN' THE COUCH

Hey guys!

In case you didn't already know, Gertrude's has changed the date of our gig scheduled Feb 6. It is now all going down on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH; which is a good thing in my eyes, because now you don't have to wait as long to see three of Melbourne's most original acts take to the stage.

So come join Sweetmac, Josh Murphy's Filthy Soup and Liminal on a night of musical mischeif and adventure as we get set to ROCK THE COUCH.

Friday, Feb 5th @ Gertrude's Brown Couch. 30 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 8:30 kickoff. Entry is 6 bucks.

See you there!
6 February Sat Moon - Last Quarter.
6 February Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
10 February Wed NEWPORT RSL presents:
Chris Newman
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7:00pm
Entry: Free!

Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else? See you there!
12 February Fri MELBOURNE SCIENCE FICTION CLUB meet at St. David's United Church Hall, 74 Melville Road, Brunswick West from 8PM.

The Best SF Graphic Novels and Australian Graphic Novels and Artists - An Overview.

Comics expert and humourist Bernard Caleo shares his insights and shows us the gems in current writing and art, with an emphasis on the last ten years.
http://www.cardigancomics.com/

For more information visit:
http://msfc.sf.org.au/
13 February Sat FESTIVAL OF THE PHOTOCOPIER ZINE FAIR
City Square.
Sat 13 Feb - 3PM to 8PM.

60 plus zinemakers, 40 tables x 1.8metres of zine real estate, 140 or so chairs, market umbrellas, street exposure, nearby cafes and bars and ZINES, thousands of precious precious zines from all over the country. At the sticky institute we know how to hold a zine fair and we take it VERY seriously. Don't expect to find any vegan cupcakes or craft felt toys here!
http://www.stickyinstitute.com/
13 February Sat DANCE PARTY
DAMIAN HOWARD AND THE PLOUGHBOYS at Beaumaris Theatre.

(82 Wells Rd Beaumaris, 3193, Melway 86G6.)

Saturday February 13th 2010
From 8pm.

The Ploughboys are an internationally renowned Celtic Rock Band who play all the major music festivals in Australia.

Tickets are $22 each (no concessions) and can be obtained by phoning the theatre booking line, 9583 6896, or emailing beaumaristheatre@optusnet.com.au

Light refreshments will be available.
14 February Sun New Moon.
14 February Sun NEWPORT RSL BBQ & Bands Day!
Artists: GerryCo, Won't Go Quietly, Tuppenny Kit, Chris Newman and Twice Daily.
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 12:00pm
Entry: Free!

Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else? See you there!
17 February Wed NEWPORT RSL presents:
Brendan Shearson Trio
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7:00pm
Entry: Free!

Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else? See you there!
22 February Mon Moon - First Quarter.
24 February Wed NEWPORT RSL presents:
Tuppenny Kit
Style: ACOUSTIC/COUNTRY/ROOTS
Venue: Newport RSL, 24-28 Market St, Newport
Time: 7:00pm
Entry: Free!

Newport RSL is a family friendly venue with cheap drinks, fabulous music, fantastic atmosphere, why would you be anywhere else? See you there!
26-28 February Fri to Sun CONTINUUM 6: FUTURE TENSE.
Remember when "2010" was one of those dates they used in sci-fi to mean simply, The Future? We do...

Future Tense. The killer robots are beating down the front door while the mutant hordes gather at the back; your emotional inhibitor is on the fritz again and your computer has started calling you "Dave"; the world outside is a burning wasteland but that's OK, there's an ice age right around the corner; so climb into your nutrient tank and get comfy - it's going to be a lovely apocalypse

Guests of Honour: Include Mark Pesce (Futurologist), and Kim Westwood.

Venue: The Ether Centre, lower level, 285 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Membership Type Membership Rates Valid Until:
   19 FEB 2010
Adult(1) $180
Student/Concession (1,2) $130
First Time Continuum Member $130
Junior Member (5-16 years)(3) $35
Supporting Member $35

(1) $10 discount off the Adult and Concession rates is applicable to memebers of an SF&F club, Gaming Club or 2009 Convention.
(2) Student/Concession membership is available to all secondary/tertiary students and concession card holders over the age of 16. Photocopied proof of concession must be enclosed with membership form.
(3) To be accompanied by an Adult member. One Adult may accompany up to three (3) Junior members.

Postal address: Continuum 6
GPO Box 603, Melbourne, VIC 3001.

More information at:
http://www.continuum.org.au/
28 February Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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March 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 March -- 14 March -- 21 March -- 28 March
1 March Mon Full Moon (Plenilune).
1 March Mon SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE - Imogen Jubb on Communicating Climate Science in a politicised environment.

SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE is a monthly discussion group in North Carlton (Melbourne, Australia) which allows lay people to get together and hear about the latest research or discuss the big issues in science today.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

To find out more email kh@netspace.net.au or visit http://scienceissues.net/
6 March Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
8 March Mon Moon - Last Quarter.
12-14 March Fri to Sun The Rise of Atheism
A presentation of the Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc and Atheist Alliance International.
The 2010 Global Atheist Convention
Melbourne, Australia.

12-14 March at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006.)

Presenters will include: Richard Dawkins, Catherine Deveny, Phillip Adams, Taslima Nasrin, Peter Singer, PZ Myers, Dan Barker, Stuart Bechman, Sue-Ann Post, Kylie Sturgess, John Perkins, Tamas Pataki, Max Wallace, Russell Blackford, Ian Robinson, AC Grayling, Robyn Williams, Simon Taylor, NonStampCollector and Craig Reucassel and Julian Morrow (The Chaser). In addition, a panel of women chaired by Maggie Millar will feature Lyn Allison, Tanya Levin, Leslie Cannold and Jane Caro.

Ticket Type Price Fee
Full Weekend Pass $260 $7.75
Full Weekend Pass (Concession) $210 $6.50
Sunday-Only Pass $150 $5.00
Sunday-Only Pass (Concession) $110 $4.00
Saturday Night Dinner Pass $100 $3.75

More information:
http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/

16 March Tue New Moon.
19 March - 17 April Fri to Sat ALTONA CITY THEATRE proudly presents...Sinbad - It's Like Aladdin ... With Pirates!

Co-Directed by Patt Ryan and Mick "Della" Delaney.
Musically Directed by Jessica Condon.
Co-Choreographed by Patt Ryan & Stephanie Johns.
Produced by Elise Elmer.

ON SALE TODAY! ALL TICKETS ONLY $7!
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Friday, 19th March, 7:30pm
Saturday, 20th March, 2pm (Auslan Interpreted)
Saturday, 20th March, 7:30pm
Sunday, 21st March, 2pm
Friday, 26th March, 7:30pm
Saturday, 27th March, 2pm
Saturday, 27th March, 7:30pm
Sunday, 28th March, 2pm
Friday, 9th April, 7:30pm
Saturday, 10th April, 2pm
Saturday, 10th April, 7:30pm
Sunday, 11th April, 2pm
Friday, 16th April, 7:30pm
Saturday, 17th April, 2pm
Saturday, 17th April, 7:30pm

Sinbad is the people's hero, but the time has come for him to prove that while he can talk the talk, he can also walk the walk. With the hand of his true love, Princess Shaheen, as his motivation, Sinbad assembles his crew, Abu, Mustapha and Auntie Frank to once again battle the elements and the creatures of strange places.

With endless miles, and magical spells ahead of them, what will happen to Sinbad and his crew? Will he return home successful and marry Shaheen, or will Al Capone, the local gangster and all round bad guy thwart Sinbad's plans and marry the Princess himself? One thing is guaranteed though; this journey will have you laughing like it's 750AD Persia!

Sinbad is suitable for children and adults of all ages; comprising popular music, dance, and classic comedy. Book fast, as these shows sell out quickly!

To book or for more information, visit us online at: http://www.altonacitytheatre.com.au/ or call our booking line on 0425 705 550.
20 March Sat

Triocon 2010

TRIOCON 2010.
Melbourne State Library, March 20.
Dominic Keating - Star Trek Enterprise.
Paul McGann - Doctor Who.
Kane Hodder - Friday the 13th.

For more information visit:
http://www.firstcontactconventions.com.au/Triocon%20Melbourne.htm

21 March Sun Mabon (Southern Hemisphere).
Autumnal Equinox.
23 March Tue Moon - First Quarter.
28 March Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.
30 March Tue Full Moon.

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April 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 April -- 14 April -- 21 April -- 28 April
3 April Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
5 April Mon SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE - Dr Ramesh Baht on Pulsars.

SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE is a monthly discussion group in North Carlton (Melbourne, Australia) which allows lay people to get together and hear about the latest research or discuss the big issues in science today.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

To find out more email kh@netspace.net.au or visit http://scienceissues.net/
6 April Tue Moon - Last Quarter.
9-11 April Fri to Sun MARF 2010!
MARF - the Mid-Autumn Recurring Furmeet - is a casual and low-budget furmeet taking place over a weekend in Autumn, open to all furries of all ages, with a focus on socialising and getting to know your fellow furs.

It also fills in the 'Autumn school/university holidays' gap (with RivFur in the Winter, FurJAM in the Spring, and MiDFur in the Summer holidays).

It will ideally take place in a different capital city each year, for new locations and new events. Events will cater for all-ages, and be free or low-cost.

MARF 2010

The inaugural MARF will be held in Melbourne, on the weekend of April 9 - 11. See the schedule for MARF!

If you are attending MARF, please sign up! While most events are free and open, some require accurate numbers to attend, and the more accurate idea we have of numbers the smoother the events will go.

If you are a local fur and would like to volunteer to help out on the Saturday and/or Sunday events, please let us know!

Please remember, this event is open to all, and its goal above all else is to provide an environment to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and have a lot of fun!

See you all in April!

http://marf.thelair.org/
14 April Wed New Moon.
22 April Thu Moon - First Quarter.
25 April Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.
28 April Wed Full Moon (Plenilune).

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May 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 May -- 14 May -- 21 May -- 28 May
1 May Sat Samhain (Southern Hemisphere).
1 May Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
6 May Thu Moon - Last Quarter.
14 May Fri New Moon.
21 May Fri Moon - First Quarter.
28 May Fri Full Moon (Plenilune).
30 May Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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June 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 June -- 14 June -- 21 June -- 28 June
5 June Sat Moon - Last Quarter.
5 June Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
12 June Sat New Moon.
19 June Sat Moon - First Quarter.
21 June Mon Yule (Southern Hemisphere).
Winter Solstice.
26 June Sat Full Moon (Plenilune).
27 June Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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July 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 July -- 14 July -- 21 July -- 28 July
3 July Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
5 July Mon Moon - Last Quarter.
5 July Mon SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE - Dr Phil Hendry from the CSIRO on Extremophile Life.

SCIENCE ISSUES CAFE is a monthly discussion group in North Carlton (Melbourne, Australia) which allows lay people to get together and hear about the latest research or discuss the big issues in science today.

WHERE: Princes Hill Community Centre (rear 270 MacPherson Street, North Carlton) from 7:30PM.

DONATION: $5-$10.

To find out more email kh@netspace.net.au or visit http://scienceissues.net/
12 July Mon New Moon.
18 July Sun Moon - First Quarter.
23 July to 8 August Fri to Sun 2010 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au/

25 July Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.
26 July Mon Full Moon (Plenilune).

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August 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 August -- 14 August -- 21 August -- 28 August
1 August Sun Imbolc (Southern Hemisphere).
1-8 August Sun to Sun 2010 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL continues....

http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au/

3 August Tue Moon - Last Quarter.
7 August Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
10 August Tue New Moon.
17 August Tue Moon - First Quarter.
25 August Wed Full Moon (Plenilune).
28 August Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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September 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 September -- 14 September -- 21 September -- 28 September
2 September Thu Moon - Last Quarter.
2-6 September Thu to Mon AUSSIECON FOUR - The 68th World Science Fiction Convention.

The 68th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), Aussiecon Four, will be held September 2-6, 2010, in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the location selected by the members of Denvention 3 in 2008.

Guests of honour will be Kim Stanley Robinson, Robin Johnson, and Shaun Tan. The co-chairs are Perry Middlemiss and Rose Mitchell.

Prices:
After 1 September 2009 - $A275.
(For International Rates, etc., please visit website.)

http://www.aussiecon4.org.au/
4 September Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
8 September Wed New Moon.
15 September Wed Moon - First Quarter.
23 September Thu Full Moon (Plenilune).
Ostara (Southern Hemisphere).
Spring Equinox.
26 September Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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October 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 October -- 14 October -- 21 October -- 28 October
1 October Fri Moon - Last Quarter.
2 October Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
8 October Fri New Moon.
15 October Fri Moon - First Quarter.
23 October Sat Full Moon (Plenilune).
30 October Sat Moon - Last Quarter.
31 October Sun Beltane (Southern Hemisphere).
31 October Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.

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November 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 November -- 14 November -- 21 November -- 28 November
6 November Sat New Moon.
6 November Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
14 November Sun Moon - First Quarter.
22 November Mon Full Moon (Plenilune).
28 November Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.
29 November Mon Moon - Last Quarter.

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December 2010

 
LEAPS:
7 December -- 14 December -- 21 December -- 28 December
4 December Sat MELBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet at The Old Colonial Inn, 127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 2PM to 5PM.
6 December Mon New Moon.
13 December Mon Moon - First Quarter.
21 December Tue Full Moon (Plenilune).
22 December Wed Litha (Southern Hemisphere).
Summer Solstice.
26 December Sun CRANBOURNE PAGANS IN THE PUB meet in the Café Section of Kelly's Hotel (corner of High and Childers Streets, Cranbourne) from 2PM.
28 December Tue Moon - Last Quarter.

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