Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350
Come along to help us welcome the festive season. We will be joined by the Ballarat Singers & The Little Brass Band for some joyous Caroling as well as a thank you to our volunteers and to congratulate our fundraisers.

The Ballarat Singers

The Little Brass Band

This is a free event, it would be helpful for catering purposes for attendees to RSVP.

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Don’t forget the BMI Christmas Raffle. Tickets can be purchased here or a visit to the library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

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

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

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

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

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

In Conversation with Gail Holmes
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera
2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

'Next Fall', A Ballarat National Theatre Production
2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling
2025-07-04 17:30 - 19:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 8 July
2025-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
