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• Book and reading clubs

  Book Doof

  'Congregation of the quiet': ambient DJs, couches, book swap

  • When: Recurring (e.g. Sat 30 May 2026; Sun 2 Aug 2026)
  • Where: Rotating venues
  • Cost: Free and paid
• Talks and ideas nights

  Nerd Nite Melbourne

  Three speakers per night mixing science, humour and drinks; 70+ shows in

  • When: Roughly every two months; Wed 14 Oct 2026 show 7:00pm (#71); #70 in Aug 2026
  • Where: Howler, 7-11 Dawson St, Brunswick
  • Cost: Paid
• Talks and ideas nights

  Queer PowerPoint (Now or Never)

  "The hottest nerd night of the year"; artists and local figures share passions and bold opinions via slides; 18+

  • When: Fri 28 Aug 2026 7-9pm (doors 6:30pm)
  • Where: Fed Square, The Edge, Swanston St & Flinders St
  • Cost: Not listed
• Talks and ideas nights

  Talks On Tuesdays

  Melbourne live lecture series covering "the wildest topics"

  • When: Weekly Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
  • Where: Rotating venues across Melbourne
• Book and reading clubs

  Bookatini

  Book swaps, trivia, author Q&As

  • When: Not stated
  • Where: Bar Rosella and indie bookshops
  • Cost: Not stated
• Talks and ideas nights

  Club DVD

  Cosy, cocktail-fuelled camp/nostalgia films

  • When: Monthly
  • Where: Fitzroy & Brunswick
  • Cost: Ticketed
• Language exchange

  Melbourne Language Exchange (Friday)

  Friday language exchange / social; appears to be same Meet People Social network as Perth

  • When: Fridays 5:30pm
  • Where: Dom's Social Club
• Talks and ideas nights

  Molly Rose PowerPoint Parties

  Brewery-hosted PowerPoint party competition with weekly heats and grand final

  • When: Thursday heats (Sep 2022 series)
  • Where: Molly Rose, Collingwood
  • Cost: Not stated

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