NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

*** Please buy your own exhibition tickets in advance, see link below. ***

Warm up this winter at a NGV Friday Night and discover China’s ancient terracotta warriors alongside new works by one of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang.

Dine at the Hutong Dumpling Bar, enjoy after-hours access to the exhibition and see live music from Adrian Eagle, a soul singer/song-writer born & raised in Adelaide and style is reggae, soul, hip-hop & acoustic flavoured beats.

The tickets can be bought in advance online at $35 ticket for the Friday night band and exhibition entry, at https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/terracotta-warriors-cai-guo-qiang or $40 entry on the door, if already not sold out.

Meet Loretta and Corrine inside the main entrance with the cascading water wall . If necessary, contact text the mobile number from the SMS reminder if arriving at a later time to see where the group is located.

Fri, 19 July

6.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Mercadante, 123 Lygon Street, Carlton

Join us for a Saturday night in Lygon Street, the home of Italian culture in Melbourne (Little Italy) that buzzes day and night.

We will be starting at Mercadante located right in the middle of Lygon Street at the heart of Italian restaurants. Mercdante has great authentic Italian food with a mural of Venice.

It is a busy place with a very high ranking on tripadvisor and a great mix of home-made pasta, pizzas as well as steaks, salads pizza, the parmas and other Italian favourites. It is especially known for its signature chocolate pizza.

After dinner, see some of the sights of Lygon Street that could include depending on the group on the night : Brunetti (coffee/cakes); Casa del Gelato (ice cream/gelatos); Koko Black (for all your chocolate delights) or a drink at one of the many venues in Lygon Street.

Discount car parking is available using your membership rewards card at the Elgin Street Car Park (215 Elgin Street) which is a 50% discount on Saturday otherwise another option is Lygon Street Car park, 204-208 Lygon Street. There is also The is the old clock tower and the parking across from the old Windows hospital, one street back from Lygon (closer to Melbourne Uni).

Meet Albert at the venue and the booking will be under Albert.

Sat, 20 July

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 19 July

Tejas, 20 Mckillop Street, Melbourne CBD

Join us for some fine Indian cuisine in the heart of Melbourne CBD but hidden away from the main streets, a hidden jewel serving great Indian cuisine.

The venue serves a mix of authentic Indian food and also dishes with a modern theme. The menu includes many classic dishes, such as butter chicken, rogan josh, malai kofta, Madras curry and vindaloo lamb. Freshly ground spices are used to produce well-balanced, delicious flavours.

It is a great venue and has great on-line reviews.

Enjoy some more fun Indian delights in this curry of the month

Meet Ian and Alan at the table for FunFF

Tue, 23 July

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 22 July

Glamp Bar, Second Floor,267 Little Collins St, Melbourne

** Open to everyone to enjoy end of month drinks. **

Join us for our end of month drinks in the Lions Den at one of newest bars in Melbourne that has an African safari styling and is situated above a modern African restaurant.

This is a venue where you can drink mouth-watering cocktails and nibble on African-style snacks under safari-style canvas, or maybe enjoy an African beer or usual wine selections with selected cocktails only $12 on Thursday night.

The space has three distinctive areas, a spacious seating area inside a stunning safari tent, an open bar with enough space for a boogie and the Lions Den which is a private seating area that is hidden behind Heavyweight, the resident rhino.

If you are beginning to feel peckish, the bars recently revamped food menu delivers the goods. Two cheese and charcuterie boards have been added as sharing options, as well as a variety of savoury cigars made from Tunisian pastry that make for tasty vego and meat-lovers snacks.

If you are not a member, book in and join us at this end of month drinks night. Meet some of our hosts and members, learn more about the best and liveliest social activities in Melbourne and start enjoying a great social life and great benefits such as free drinks and discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping, and wine offers.

A recent article on the social club can also be seen on Weekend Notes.

Meet at the check-in desk in the Lion's Den area in the Glamp Bar located on the second floor.

Thu, 25 July

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Astor Theatre, cnr Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, Windsor

Come and enjoy a Friday night at the movies at the splendid art deco Astor to see a fun action sci-fi double bill showing MIB International followed by Spiderman - Into the Spiderverse.

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date which is a mole in the Men in Black organization.

Spider-Man crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the Spider-Men of those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.

The Astor is one of the last single screen movie palaces in the world transporting you to a time when going to the movies was an event and combines classic art deco surroundings with state-of-the-art sound and projection.

The Astor theatre is only a 3 minute walk from Windsor Station. Tickets purchased on the night. The Astor has one of the best cinema choc-tops available.

Film starts at 7.30pm. Look for Ian in the foyer.

Fri, 26 July

7.10pm - 10.45pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 25 July

Outside PTV Hub, Ground Floor, Southern Cross Station

Join us for a day trip to the old gold town of Ballarat about 90 minutes from Melbourne by train to enjoy lunch inside the iconic Gold City Hotel and visit some of sights of Ballarat or visit one of the winter wine festivals.

Ballarat has some great winter activities and offers ice skating, food and wine festivals, medieval festivities and after-dark festivals.

The wine festival today is the Red Series which showcases the finest red wines and other varietals from the regions of the Grampians and the Pyrenees which starts at 1pm. Early bird tickets $35 until the 26th July and tickets on the door $40, more info at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/88454

Ballarat grew dramatically during the Victorian Gold rush and is known for its history, culture and its well preserved Victorian era heritage. Many grand buildings can be seen around Ballarat as well as cultural landmarks such as the Art Gallery which is centrally located.

The Golden City Hotel, formally known as Geecees, was built in 1856 and originally named the Adelphi Hotel and after many changes now used as a cafe and bar.

Golden City is renowned for having one of the largest restaurants and a wide ranging menu with usual pub/bar food and pizza options and overlooks the beautiful tree lined main street of Ballarat.

Please ensure that your Myki has enough credit to make the trip or buy your own V-line ticket separately, cost approx $45 for return.

Meet Ian and Nicole outside the PTV Hub located on the Ground Floor near WH Smith at Southern Cross railway station at 9.50am for a 10.16am train departure and return on the 6.13pm train from Ballarat. Note other return trains are available about an hour apart if we decide to stay later or leave earlier.

Sat, 27 July

9.50am - 7.40pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 26 July

Three Crowns Hotel, 365 Victoria Street, West Melbourne

Join us for bar of the month in an iconic North Melbourne venue built in the Victorian era and offers a wide range of beers and a South American twist on the standard pub offerings.

It has some great on-line reviews and is noted for its friendly service, great atmosphere, good beers on tap and a favourite among the locals.

Come and visit a great North Melbourne pub.

Meet Alan at the reserved tables.

Thu, 1 August

6.45pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 31 July

Urban Alley Brewery, 12 Star Circus, Docklands

Join us for a Sunday afternoon in one of the newest breweries in Melbourne that has a chic modern gastropub feeling and is situated near Star City in The Docklands area.

It has a wide range of seating options and an area with a double fireplace.

There is a wide range of beers and pub dining options to try and has some good on-line reviews.

Meet Alan at the reserved tables.

Sun, 4 August

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 3 August

Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne

Join us for a trivia night at the Sherlock Holmes on Collins Street which is a British styled pub located on Collins Street.

The trivia night is hosted by comedian Janet McLeod and offers winners $50 food & drink vouchers as well as quiz rounds for Jugs of Beer, Bottles of wine etc. Janet is a well-respected comedian and has a way of getting you involved in the night.

The Sherlock Holmes opened in 1985 and the hostelry has been extremely well received, as have its comestibles, ales wines and spirits. So much so that the worst criticism has been that the establishment is too small for the large numbers of discerning citizens who wish to avail themselves of the sundry attractions which this unique tavern affords.

Here is a home for the aficionados of the works of the eneffable Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, where the friendly shades of Dr Watson, Professor Moriarty (a changed man since he went over the falls) and the Stradivarius-playing, opium-smoking genius himself, the Great Detective, await your pleasure.

So meet Nicole at the reserved table for a fun trivia night.

Tue, 6 August

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 5 August

More details to come soon.

We are looking to run a Saturday night dinner on this night.

Sat, 10 August

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

IL Faro Pizzeria and Cucina, 321 High Street, Kew

Join us at one of the newest restaurants in Melbourne, IL Faro that means lighthouse in Italian.

The venue has already started to create a buzz with some great fantastic pizzas and Italian dishes and some great on-line reviews.

We have already visited this venue and loved it, so we are making a return social club to enjoy this new experience in Melbourne.

Meet Alan at the reserved tables

Wed, 14 August

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 13 August

Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel Street, South Yarra

Join us for Friday night drinks on Chapel street at a modern and stylish venue that has all the shiny mirrors and white marble you could want for an evening of fun.

There are food and drinks specials on Friday such as a $15 dinner specials including a glass of house wine. There are spirits and cocktails options as well as a mixture of beer options and also live music on Friday nights.

So meet Nicole at the reserved area.

Fri, 16 August

6.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 15 August

Slate Rooftop Bar, 6 Goldsborough Lane, Melbourne

Join us for Friday night drinks in the city with a bar that has a myriad of spaces including a terrace, rooftop, and indoor rooms to suit any occasion.

The bar features a range of amazing cocktails to choose from and suits our casual Friday night after work drinks.

No matter the season, they have an all weather covered rooftop option as well as several other spaces to choose from. It's in the perfect location for a night out in the city on Friday night.

Meet Nicole at the reserved area.

Fri, 23 August

6.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 22 August

More info coming soon

We are planning a curry of the month, venue coming soon.

Tue, 27 August

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

To be confirmed

** Open to everyone to enjoy end of month drinks. **

If you are not a member, book in and join us at this end of month drinks night. Meet some of our hosts and members, learn more about the best and liveliest social activities in Melbourne and start enjoying a great social life and great benefits such as free drinks and discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping, and wine offers.

A recent article on the social club can also be seen on Weekend Notes.

Venue to be decided soon.

Thu, 29 August

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

Federation Square (opposite the main tram stop on St Kilda Road)

Join a group of fellow Melbourne Social Club bike riders for our monthly morning ride.

Our usual ride is around the Capital City trail which is about 32 km long and the ride takes approx 3 to 3.5 hrs including time for brunch and is mainly on sealed bike paths. It requires a reasonable level of fitness (as there are hilly sections) and a suitable bike in good working order.

We may change the ride a little bit this month but the ride will be of similar length and duration.

Meet David and Ian at Federation Square at 9.30 am directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road.

Sat, 31 August

9.30am - 12.45pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 30 August