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  • Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Series

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.

    $10
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    Kadampa Meditation Series | Dealing with Difficult People

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    Weekly classes 7pm Wednesdays These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. Beginners welcome. Free for Kadampa members […]

    Free

  • Ballarat Chess Club

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

    $3 – $80

  • Twilight Talks 2024, Season 2, Session 1 | At Play in the Fields of the past: Roleplaying, gaming and local heritage

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics' Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of 'moving pictures' in […]

    $8 – $12
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    Still Kickin’ – Blake Pavey

    The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    "Pavey's stand-up delicately weaves elements of darkness and light, moving the audience to the brink of tears, before landing a hefty punchline that leaves them in (metaphorical) stitches.” - The Age After a sold-out debut tour in 2023, Blake Pavey’s plan of dying early didn’t exactly pan out. To celebrate him Still Kickin’… he’s decided […]

    $46.40
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    In Conversation with Garry Disher

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    Sanctuary by Garry Disher Grace is a master thief, specialising in valuable stamps, watches and jewellery.  She never stays long in one place, so when she's recognised at a Brisbane stamp expo, she must  go on the run again. But she'd like a shot at a normal life, and settles in the Adelaide Hills, where she […]

    $20

  • Twilight Talks 2024, Season 2, Session 2 | Not the Last Picture Show: The Lost City of Melbourne

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics' Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of 'moving pictures' in […]

    $10 – $15
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    Twilight Talks 2024, Season 2, Session 3 | Not the Last Picture Show: Moving Pictures at the BMI

    BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings were held at the Mechanics' Institute, meaning many had their first ever experience of 'moving pictures' in […]

    $8 – $12
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    Ballart Film Society | Shayda

    The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    Iranian-Australian Family Story Opening the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival, Niasari ‘s debut film Shayda was selected by Australia to enter the Best International Feature Film Oscar race in 2023. Iranian-Australian born writer and director Noora Niasari tells the personally inspired story of a young Iranian mother and her 6-year-old daughter who find refuge in […]

  • Rock ‘n’ Roll with our Stars (Dancing with our Stars 24): Featuring James Bookman

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    Rock 'n' Rolling with Our Stars: Featuring James Bookman Get your dancing shoes out for a night of Rock n Roll feat. music by JAMES BOOKMAN and DJ BOZ. All funds raised towards the Ballarat Foundation Dancing With Our Stars 2024 This Rock n Roll night is getting bigger! If you are free this Saturday […]

    $25 – $40

  • Twilight Talks 2024, Season 2, Session 4 | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    May 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm $8 – $12 THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED This special edition of our regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting our free exhibition. Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings […]

    $8 – $12