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  • Rare Book Week Melbourne | Rare Books in Mechanics’ Institutes: Uncover Hidden Treasures

    Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library 39 Saint Edmonds Road, Prahran, Victoria, Australia

    30/07/2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Prahran Mechanics' Institute Victorian History Library Rare Books in Mechanics' Institutes Join our expert panel featuring librarians from three historic Victorian institutions: the PMI Victorian History Library (est. 1854), Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (est. 1859), and Athenaeum Library (est. 1839). Delve into the rich history of these community learning hubs, explore rare books and materials in…

  • Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    30/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 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 meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…

    Free – $12

  • Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

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

    31/07/2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Junior Vocal Sections 14yrs to under 16yrs A huge variety of mixed genres! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation…

    $8 – $10

  • Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

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

    01/08/2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Championship Challenge (Junior) Art Song and Lieder (18yrs and over) and a stunning masterclass conducted by Dr Richard Chew - all invited to attend! Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country.…

    $8 – $10

  • Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule & Championship Challenge

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

    02/08/2025 @ 9:30 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Classical Vocal , 9.30am - 3.30pm An impressive classical showcase for 18yrs and over. Premire Senior Vocal event, 5pm - 9pm Championship Challenge, $1,000 in prize money. Come and see the finest singers perfroming two contrasting peices. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South…

    $8 – $10

  • Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Heats

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

    03/08/2025 @ 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Herald Sun Aria - Heat 1 - 2.30pm-4.30pmHerald Sun Aria - Heat 2 - 6.30pm-8.30pm140 Singers vying for their place in the semi-final, and ultimately their place in theprestigious Herald Sun Aria Final.This is an afternoon and evening of incredible singing and passionate operatic ariasperfromed by the best of Australia's emerging talent.…

    $8 – $10

  • Royal South Street Society | Herald Sun Aria Semi Final

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

    04/08/2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Herald Sun Aria - Semi Final Our premier aria event. This is the event that has helped launch the careers of some of Australia and New Zealand's most successful operatic stars, including our Patron, Dame Kirite Kanawa! Tonight, experience the pure magic of Opera with the stars of tomorrow. Six of the…

    $8 – $10

  • In conversation with Chloe Adams & Alli Sinclair

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

    06/08/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets The Occupation A Woman's Voice Chloe Adams Alli Sinclair 'Assured, deft, sophisticated, Chloe Adams is the real deal' - Emily Bitto A sweeping romantic adventure based on true events of the women's liberation movement The Occupation | Chloe Adams In the autumn of 1949, two women convene in the parlour of an…

    $11.78

  • Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    06/08/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 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 meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…

    Free – $12

  • The Little Brass Band | BMI Fundraiser: Cheers, Raise a Glass to Brass

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

    10/08/2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm $21 – $26.13 Get Tickets The Little Brass Band an award-winning Goldfields Region Brass Quintet .   The Little Brass Band presents a selection of cool jazz and popular tunes. The Bar will be open and complimentary snacks. This is a fundraiser for the BMI. The first half is cool Jazz ranging from New Orleans classics to upbeat…

    $21 – $26.13

  • Kadampa Meditation Series | How to Love Yourself & Others

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    13/08/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 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 meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily…

    Free – $12