BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260512T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162010 CREATED:20250527T054132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043645Z UID:65238-1778594400-1796742000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Each Tuesday DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tours-ballarat-26/ LOCATION:Library Ground Floor\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Ballarat Winter Festival,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/building-tours-sq-promo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162010 CREATED:20260303T011741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041831Z UID:71063-1778697000-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Kerri Rogan DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-kerri-rogan/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sp-promo-talks-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162010 CREATED:20260302T013053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T041747Z UID:71031-1778698800-1778702400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Love Changes Everything: How to Transform Yourself & the World Around You DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-13-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Love-Changes-BMI-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162010 CREATED:20260129T041334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T035403Z UID:70407-1778787000-1778792400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Black Dog DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162010 CREATED:20260128T044603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035919Z UID:70338-1778920200-1778954400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Victorian Occult Conference DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162010 CREATED:20260310T001332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035527Z UID:71137-1779217200-1779220800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260519T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260414T044444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T054257Z UID:72157-1779219000-1779222600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults | Special Preview DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults-preview/ LOCATION:The Basement\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T210000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260310T002124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T044437Z UID:71139-1779224400-1779228000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260509T053122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053401Z UID:72861-1779303600-1779307200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Anxiety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-anxiety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260418T053218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T062535Z UID:72320-1779357600-1779638400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Lantern Vaults DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/lantern-vaults/ LOCATION:BMI – Multiple Spaces\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-events-lantern-vaults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260524T121500 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260421T025952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043547Z UID:72387-1779363000-1779624900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Heritage Festival - Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-heritage-festival-tours/ LOCATION:Meet in the Foyer\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Heritage Festival,Important Dates,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sq-promo-day-tours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260318T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T065647Z UID:71379-1779476400-1779481800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Panic from the Sky: A Call of Cthulhu Advenure DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260313T002934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035212Z UID:71249-1779906600-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Amanda Hampson DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260509T053422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054009Z UID:72867-1779908400-1779912000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-27-may/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260509T053525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053950Z UID:72869-1780513200-1780516800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-3-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260509T053553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053931Z UID:72871-1781118000-1781121600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-10-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260129T043042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035120Z UID:70415-1781206200-1781211600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Monster DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260310T005733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035038Z UID:71141-1781290800-1781294400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162011 CREATED:20260310T010115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T035008Z UID:71143-1781298000-1781301600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Minerva's Secrets | Night Tour DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260506T023026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043433Z UID:72763-1781719200-1781724600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Anthea Hodgson DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-anthea-hodgson/ 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/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-anthea-hodgson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260509T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053833Z UID:72873-1781722800-1781726400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-17-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260313T005434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T034824Z UID:71257-1782237600-1782243000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mark Smith DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260624T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260509T053656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T053910Z UID:72875-1782327600-1782331200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | From Aniety to Action: Tools to Reclaim Your Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-from-aniety-to-action-tools-to-reclaim-your-life-24-june/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4-From_Anxiety_to_Action_Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260506T041811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T010257Z UID:72778-1782928800-1782934200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Sherryl Clark DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/in-conversation-with-sherryl-clark/ 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/2026/05/sp-promo-talks-sherryl-clark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260509T054129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054226Z UID:72881-1782932400-1782936000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260703T211500 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260505T235334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T043235Z UID:72745-1783108800-1783113300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/joscho-stephan-trio-gypsy-jazz-virtuosos/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20211029_joscho_stephan_trio-c-pollert.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260413T230016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T004508Z UID:72002-1783159200-1783162800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Whistle and Trick DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/whistle-and-trick/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music,Theatre Production ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WT-Portrait-promo-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20260509T054308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T054612Z UID:72884-1783537200-1783540800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | A Full Heart: Gratitude and Contentment in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-a-full-heart-gratitude-and-contentment-in-daily-life-8-july/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-Gratitude_GP_Class_BMI-Square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Meditation":MAILTO:info@kadampa.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260710T125000 DTSTAMP:20260509T162012 CREATED:20250930T001641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T050116Z 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:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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:20260509T162012 CREATED:20251001T031523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T051020Z UID:67817-1783710000-1783716600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke\, a THEATRE 180 production | SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:A Body at Work – FAQT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 23\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n9:10 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15 – $30 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minerva Space \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Body at Work \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Serial nudist\, Frankie van Kan (AKA Frankie Valentine—Stripped Queer\, Club Briefs\, Baby Got Back\, Seen & Heard Cabaret) achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever before\, in this deeply intimate piece of confessional theatre. Dubbed “…A dynamite piece of theatre” by ArtsHub\, A Body at Work\, directed by theatre Alumni Maude Davey\, is the tale of a queer woman’s sixteen years—and counting\, in the sex industry. Beginning in a strip club\, with insightfully refreshing antics of strip club culture and the perceived power dynamics between workers and clients\, Frankie unpacks her own whorephobia and the unravelling of boundaries.  \nAs she regales you with stories of the body as a commodity and navigating queerness in this honest\, humorous and heartfelt journey Frankie asks the question—will they love me at my Madonna when they’ve relished me at my whore? Recommended audience – 18+. Full nudity\, sexually explicit content and language. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets & full faqt program\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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BMI news \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rosemary’s Book of the Week\n The Marriage Trap Victoria Purman Don’t miss Victoria who will... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ballarta Writers – write it your way\n Stella Day Out\, Ballarat 5 November 2025 | As events... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletter – May 2026\n Rosemary's New Releases and Recommendations | Author Talks - Live... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Chapman & Friends\, A Trio of Stunning Piano Quartets\n New Releases\, Recommendations & Author Talks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More 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 END:VCALENDAR