BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T041334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T040127Z UID:70407-1778787000-1778792400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Black Dog DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-black-dog/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/black-dog-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260128T044603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035919Z UID:70338-1778920200-1778954400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Victorian Occult Conference DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/victorian-occult-conference/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sq-promo-vic-occult.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260310T001332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035527Z UID:71137-1779217200-1779220800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-19-may-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260310T002124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044437Z UID:71139-1779224400-1779228000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-18-may-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260318T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035338Z UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Advenure DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/panic-in-the-sky/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ufo-picture-only-for-ATDW-Tales-from-Rat-City-David-Waldron.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260313T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amanda-hampson/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-amanda-hampson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T043042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-monster/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/monster-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260310T005733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035038Z UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_908662326866361-e1708918930337.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260310T010115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035008Z UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/minervas-secrets-night-tour-12-jun-26-2/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Important Dates,Night Tours,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/received_265285705882698-e1708919200874.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260313T005434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034824Z UID:71257-1782237600-1782243000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/mark-smith-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-mark-smith.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T125000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20250930T001641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034727Z UID:67766-1783681200-1783687800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production | SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T205000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20251001T031523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034644Z UID:67817-1783710000-1783716600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260711T125000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260212T045959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034613Z UID:70689-1783767600-1783774200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/21-hearts-vivian-bulllwinkel-and-the-nurses-of-the-vyner-brooke-a-theatre-180-production-saturday/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sq-promo-21-hearts.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260313T024204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034457Z UID:71265-1784138400-1784143800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Benita Bensch DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/benita-bensch/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-benita-bensch-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T044738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034341Z UID:70423-1784230200-1784235600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Journey Home DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-journey-home/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/journey-home-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260223T045111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034312Z UID:70806-1784833200-1784840400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-23-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260223T053244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034253Z UID:70815-1784919600-1784926800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-24-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260223T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034233Z UID:70819-1784988000-1784995200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260223T053430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034212Z UID:70817-1785006000-1785013200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-25-july-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260223T053749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034148Z UID:70821-1785074400-1785081600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:God of Carnage\, A Ballarat National Theatre Production DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/god-of-carnage-26-july/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat National Theatre,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/God-of-Carnage-BMI-Square.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat National Theatre":MAILTO:contact@bnt.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T204000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20251205T035734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034032Z UID:69366-1786131000-1786135200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/blake-pavey-a-bit-scared/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sq-promo-blake-pavey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="KEG Touring":MAILTO:Contact@kegtouring.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260324T234500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033956Z UID:71535-1786557600-1786563000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sophie Green DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/sophie-green/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-sophie-green.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T051107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033912Z UID:70430-1786649400-1786654800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | The Blue Trail DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-the-blue-trail/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-blue-trail-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T052341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033843Z UID:70438-1789068600-1789074000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Kōkā DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-koka/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/koka-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T054045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T033815Z UID:70446-1791487800-1791493200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bound-for-glory-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260203T013254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T023230Z UID:70535-1791572400-1791583200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/matt-arthur-sq-promo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Arthur Music":MAILTO:matt@mattarthurmusic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T200033 CREATED:20260129T055545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T045246Z UID:70454-1796931000-1796936400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun DESCRIPTION:Spaceballs – a FightMND fundraiser \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 4\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n7:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Theatre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us at 7pm on October 4th for a screening of the cult classic Spaceballs to raise much needed funds for FightMND. \n \n In 2013\, we lost my dad\, Ian\, from MND. In his memory\, we are raising funds and participating in this year’s FightMND Daniher’s Drive to raise funds and awareness to defeat the beast. Help us celebrate Dad’s memory and raise some funds as we enjoy one of his all-time favs\, Spaceballs. May the Schwartz be with you. – Gareth \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called “”Perri-Air.”” \n \n On the peaceful planet Druidia\, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium\, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball\, corrupt President Skroob orders the arch-villain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia’s atmosphere. Under those circumstances\, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his devoted half-human\, half-canine sidekick Barf try to save the princess. In the meantime\, the ruthless loan shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But only he who can harness The Schwartz\, a mystical cosmic force\, will save the day.—Nick Riganas \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n America – 1987 – Comedy – 1h 32m Director\, Mel Brooks – Writers Mel Brooks – Thomas Meehan – Ronny Graham \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: $18 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land. URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smiley-sq-promo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR