Upcoming Events
Here are all of our upcoming events. Please check back often, as we update this page frequently.
For events from other great organisers doing similar work in Melbourne, check out our Meetup and Instagram stories.
If you have an idea for an event you’d like to run with us, please reach out at lgbtsocial@kind-mind.au or fill in this form.
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Lesbian Singles, Mix & Mingle
Saturday 6 June at 5pm
The 86 • 185 Smith Street, Fitzroy
Join us at The 86 for a relaxed and social way to meet other women seeking women (18+). Instead of intense one-on-one conversations, you’ll connect in rotating groups of four – making things feel more natural, low-pressure, and genuinely fun. Every 15 minutes, groups will reshuffle so you’ll have the chance to meet a wide range of people throughout the night.
After the structured component wraps up, anyone who’d like to stay can continue chatting and connecting organically. The event is facilitated by a mental health professional and designed to feel welcoming, safe, and easy to settle into – whether you’re outgoing, shy, or somewhere in between.
No door sales. Tickets are $10. Get yours from our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1989156666135?aff=oddtdtcreator
Queer Online Social
Tuesday 9 June at 7pm
Online • Registration Required
For some of us, it’s not always easy to leave the house – so we’ve created a more accessible way to connect. Join us online for a relaxed hour of guided conversation and shared activities designed to help queer people connect in a low-pressure, welcoming environment.
This session will feature Esther Perel discussion cards to spark thoughtful conversation and meaningful connection. Attendance is free, camera participation is optional, and queer people from across Australia are warmly welcome to join us.
Please register for free on our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queer-online-social-free-to-join-tickets-1990462664411?aff=oddtdtcreator
Queer Social Dinner
Thursday 11 June at 7pm
Welcome to Brunswick • 408 Sydney Road, Brunswick
We’ve got two rooms booked at Welcome to Brunswick, so we’re running two consecutive events with exactly the same vibe: a dinner for same sex attracted folks. Your ticket includes a curated selection of small bites.
Tickets are $30 and seating is limited to 16 per room. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know after purchasing your ticket so that we can make sure you’re looked after.
Book now on our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queer-social-dinner-gays-vs-lesbians-tickets-1989351410621
Workshop: Becoming Your Preferred Self
Saturday 13 June at 11:30am
Library at the Dock • 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
Ever felt like you weren’t fully in control of your own life? This reflective and practical workshop is designed to help queer people reconnect with what truly matters to them, make more intentional choices, and move towards the person they want to become.
Using accessible ACT-based (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) tools, we’ll explore core values, meaningful goal setting, and the difference between choices that move us towards or away from our preferred self.
Together, we’ll build skills for making decisions with greater clarity, authenticity, and intention in everyday life. Facilitated by a trained mental health professional, this welcoming workshop is open to everyone – no prior knowledge or experience needed. Tickets are $20, and if cost is a barrier, we encourage you to reach out to discuss other options with us.
Check out our Eventbrite to book in:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/workshop-becoming-your-preferred-self-tickets-1989631752130?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Gay Singles, Take It Slow
Friday 19 June at 7pm
IVY Piano Bar • 148 Chapel Street, Windsor
Speed dating in slow motion for queer men aged 30+ who are seeking deeper connections.
Are you tired of endless scrolling on dating apps and craving deeper connection?
Our newest format, Take It Slow, is designed to create a more intentional dating experience for queer men aged 30+.
Each round lasts 20 minutes, giving you time to move beyond small talk and settle into genuine conversation. Curated prompt cards will be introduced throughout the evening, guiding each date in unexpected directions and helping every interaction feel unique.
With gentle live music and a relaxed atmosphere, Take It Slow is designed for queer men who want to slow down, connect more deeply, and perhaps even find their person.
Tickets are $25, and include a drink on arrival – your choice of beer or wine. Book in here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gay-singles-take-it-slow-tickets-1989876270491
Queer Speed Fate-ing
Sunday 21 June at 2pm
Hail Lilith • 40A Leeds Street, Footscray
In a world of endless scrolling and fleeting interactions, many of us are longing for something more meaningful. Join us for an intimate afternoon of queer connection, tarot, conversation, and delicious plant based canapés in collaboration with Hail Lilith.
Blending the structure of a social mixer with the symbolism of tarot, this experience invites you to meet others beyond the surface – whether you’re seeking friendship, romance, creative kinship, or simply a memorable night among good people.
Guests will rotate through a series of guided one-on-one “fates,” with tarot cards drawn as playful and reflective conversation prompts. With attendance capped at just 20 people, the atmosphere is designed to feel warm, low-pressure, and genuinely welcoming.
Tickets are $45, and include a curated selection of plant based canapés. Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queer-speed-fate-ing-tickets-1990258061438
Bi/Pan Singles, Mix & Mingle
Saturday 27 June at 5pm
The 86 • 185 Smith Street, Fitzroy
Join us at The 86 for a relaxed and social way to meet other bisexual and pansexual people (all ages 18+). Instead of intense one-on-one conversations, you’ll connect in rotating groups of four – making things feel more natural, low-pressure, and genuinely fun. Every 15 minutes, groups will reshuffle so you’ll have the chance to meet a wide range of people throughout the night.
After the structured component wraps up, anyone who’d like to stay can continue chatting and connecting organically. The event is facilitated by a mental health professional and designed to feel welcoming, safe, and easy to settle into – whether you’re outgoing, shy, or somewhere in between.
No door sales. Tickets are $10. Get yours from our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1990294149378?aff=oddtdtcreator
Queer Women's Crafting
Sunday 28 June at 12pm
Library at the Dock • 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
A safe space for women to craft, chat, and connect in Docklands.
Please join us for a cosy indoor social at the Library at the Dock, in meeting room 1.
This is for queer/sapphic women of all ages (18+) who want a quiet and relaxed space to connect with other women.
Bring your own crafting project (no paint please), or use our pencils to colour in. We also have some playing cards, and a set of ice breaker questions for people who want to participate but aren’t that crafty.
Your host, Jenny, is a queer community facilitator who’s passionate about creating spaces where women can be themselves and connect with their peers.
Get your $10 ticket from our Eventbrite to join:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1990361829812?aff=oddtdtcreator
Meet Queer Friends
Saturday 4 July at 3pm
Welcome to Thornbury • 520 High Street, Northcote
If you’ve been looking to meet other queer people in a relaxed setting, this is your chance! We’ll kick things off with some speed friending rounds for the first half of the event, and then drop the structure after everyone’s warmed up.
Keep chatting with your new friends, and enjoy the food trucks, arcade room, bars, or the party games we’ll bring out.
This event is for queer humans of all ages 18+.
Get your $10 ticket from our Eventbrite to join:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-queer-friends-tickets-1990830131515?aff=oddtdtcreator
