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Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

September 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]

Free – $15
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Ballarat Film Society | L’Ombra di Caravaggio (Caravaggio’s Shadow)

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

October 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lavish Italian Artist Drama The famous 17th century Italian artist Caravaggio is well known for his intense realism and use of strong contrasts of light and dark. Living in Milan, Naples, Malta and Sicily he was a rebellious man with an eye for beauty, the streets and […]

Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

September 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free – $15 Lending Library These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance. Classes include guided […]

Free – $15

In Conversation with Chris Hammer

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

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

$10

Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life

Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

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

Free – $15

Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 1

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

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

$28.69

Minerva’s Secrets | Night Tour 2

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

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

$28.69

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

The George Hotel 27 Lydiard Street, Ballarat

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

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Fashion Parade Fundraiser | Vintage & Collectables

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

BMI FUNDRAISER | The BMI vintage & Pre-loved Shop are showcasing their wares Make time for a lovely get together. A glass of champagne on entry with music accompaniment and a beautiful high tea with: Fashion Parade...

$60
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Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

BMI Fundraiser tickets here
calendar for 2025
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

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Featuring:
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The Harmonies &
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2 course dinner & lots
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