• The Reading Room

    Heritage Reading Room Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

    The Reading Room This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly, the last Monday of the month, in the Heritage Reading Room (subject to availability) . Members will select books to be discussed which will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry and short stories. If you would like to be a part of this group (free […]

  • 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
  • Ballarat Chess Club

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

    Meet Thursdays in the Humffray Room

    $3 – $80
  • In Conversation with Chris Hammer

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

    October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $10 Humffray Room The Valley Chris Hammer. The sins of the father | The love of a daughter | The secrets that divide them. The international bestselling author of: Scrublands & The Seven The latest stunning thriller from the bestselling author of Scrublands and The Seven. Nell Buchanan and […]

    $10
  • Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]

    Free – $15
  • Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 1

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

    October 25 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm $28.69 Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours! This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and […]

    $28.69
  • Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 2

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

    October 25 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm $28.69 Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to explore Ballarat’s rich history and culture? Look no further than the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute’s Night Tours!This beautiful heritage building dates back to the 1860s and boasts […]

    $28.69
  • In conversation with John Safran | Now moved to The George Hotel

    The George Hotel 27 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    October 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free Humffray Room Squat John Safran. An unmissable opportunity to hear John Safran recount his time squatting in a celebrity’s abandoned mansion. Enquiries:  Any event specific enquires should be direct to Collins Booksellers on Lydiard Free. Bookings Collins Booksellers, Ballart on Lydiard This event takes place on […]

    Free
  • In Conversation with Benjamin Stevenson

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

    October 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $10 Humffray Room Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret Benjamin Stevenson. Strap yourself in for Christmas hijinks, done the way only Benjamin Stevenson can.’ Hayley Scrivenor An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery. - Sunday Times When a Christmas show takes a dark turn after a magician’s guillotine […]

    $10
  • Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library  These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings.The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to […]

    Free – $15