Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc.

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Whispers from the Garden – a ticketed immersive performance blending live readings, storytelling, and theatrical atmosphere. Journey through letters and legacy from figures like George Longley and Ferdinard von Mueller, revealing the poetic and powerful language of nature. A celebration of art, history, and the living world, all under one roof.

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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.

Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli - 'Oubliette' | Artist in Residence
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker - Session 2
2025-05-10 14:30 - 16:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Amazing Lucas Girls by acclaimed playwright Cate Whittaker - Session 3
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Darcy Tindale
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Find Your Flow: A Buddhist Guide to an Effortless Life
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour, Ballarat Heritage Festival - NOW FULLY BOOKED
2025-05-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 21:30 - 22:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Dinner - This event has now been CANCELLED.
2025-05-17 18:30 - 23:00 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour, Ballarat Heritage Festival
2025-05-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-18 21:30 - 22:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 1
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 2
2025-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 3
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:15 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown
2025-05-23 20:30 - 22:45 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc.
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:20 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Open House Melbourne Presents, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | VIC

Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince
2025-05-24 20:00 - 21:00 | VIC

Sweet Sounds for the Otways
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:30 | VIC

In Conversation with Nicole Alexander
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 14:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD Launch
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:45 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballart Pride Market 2025
2025-06-01 09:45 - 15:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series
2025-06-03 14:00 - 2025-07-01 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
