Budget Friendly Events Melbourne

FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

**IMPORTANT: Registration required!** Registration for free the free class is required! Without a registration, it's $20 per person. To register, please use the link below: Register here: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro) **Overview:** Join us for **Tromba Latin Fiesta at Ms Collins**, one of Melbourne's most popular weekly Latin dance nights. Everyone is welcome — whether you're completely new to Latin dancing or an experienced dancer. No partner is required, and the atmosphere is friendly, social, and beginner-friendly - it's also a great way to met new people. Enjoy an exciting night of **Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Latin party music** in the heart of Melbourne CBD. FREE **Dance Classes!:** All dance classes are FREE (if you have regsitered). **Class Schedule:** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Beginner Bachata Class** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Cuban Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Beginner Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Bachata Class** After the classes, stay for social dancing and meet new people while enjoying Latin music throughout the night. ⏰ **Classes start from:** 8:00 PM 💃 **Social dancing:** After classes until late **What to Expect** • Friendly and welcoming community • Beginner-friendly environment • No partner needed • Multiple dance styles and music throughout the night • Great way to meet new people and experience Melbourne's Latin dance scene **Dress Code:** Smart casual. **You will be refused entry if wearing:** • Gym wear • Singlets • Thongs • Athletic clothing Valid photo ID is required for entry. **Registration:** Registration is required for first-time attendees in order to get get a free class: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/g9f1ro)

Make Friends & Practice Languages at The Asian Beer Cafe

**🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Asian Beer Café** Level 3, Melbourne Central 🕕 **Every Thursday, 6:00–11:00 PM** ### ⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** Please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@linguas.au** *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **200–320 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

Archie Bros Moorabbin $19 unlimited activities

**The Deal** I have done this before and basically we can bowl (for as long as we want so long as no one else needs the lane), play (timed) arcade games and do a mini golf round. It's exceptionally good value in my opinion. You don't have to show up at 5.30pm if it's too early - you can come later. ***\*\* Needs at least four of us to go ahead \*\**** **Parking** \- you can park on the surrounding streets after 5pm with no time limit **Bowling Lanes** \- you can't book lanes ahead of time with this deal\. We need to create the lanes when we show up and give our names to the attendants at that time\.\.\. What I mean is, if you plan on showing up later, you should comment and then possibly coordinate with others who are also showing up later so you can book a lane with your names at that time **T&Cs from Archie Bros** ***-*** *Walk in only, from 5pm. Unlimited Play offer applies to Time Play cards only, not redeemable on ticket or prize machines.* ***-*** *Offers not valid on public holidays or public holiday eves. Not redeemable with any other offer, promotion, or party package. Subject to availability. Not all activities or games may apply.* *(When I asked about availability this last time, they said if no one else comes in to bowl, we can keep bowling).*

Melbourne Interactive Portrait Sketching Workshop

**🖌️ Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together. This session is **Faces**: portraits: where the features really go, and how to get a likeness. The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing. No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [🎨 REGISTER HERE 🎨](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFaces?city=Melbourne&groupurlname=newbie-sketchers-connecting-through-art-together&productId=400201&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-21T00:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - Reference images on screen while you draw Find a pencil and we'll see you there. 🖼️

Indian.

Introductory Buddhist Talk & Group Meditation

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn more about Buddhism and meditation? Come and join us for our regular Buddhist meditation sessions every Tuesday. Every session will start with a short introductory and will be followed by a guided, 20 - 30 minute meditation. Feel free to join us after the session for some social time and questions and answers. The evening is free of charge, but donations are always welcome. More info can be found here: https://diamondway.org.au/centres/melbourne

It’s that time again ! 60c Chicken Wings

Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

**IMPORTANT!: Registration required!** Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc) **Overview:** We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together. First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi! **Training type:** Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social. **Free stuff for members!** We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events. **Exact location:** The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand. **Training format / structure:** 1: Easy 800m warm-up lap 2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min) 3: Main workout — this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals) **Length:** The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking. **Register for you first attendance:** First timers are required to register: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc) See you there!

Armenian 🇦🇲 Banquet at Sezar

Join us for a banquet meal at Sezar, the highly rated Armenian restaurant. Armenian 🇦🇲 food is an ancient and intriguing mix of different influences from Asia and Europe and one of the oldest cuisines on the continent. We will be having the $98 per person banquet which offers a range of different flavours. The full menu is online here: https://sezar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sezar.Group_.Menu_.Sample.pdf As this is an expensive set menu meal we are asking for payment of the full amount when you register as attending. This covers the food, drinks will be paid for separately.

Dinner at St Georges Restaurant $20 deposit

St Georges is the student training restaurant located at Melbourne Polytechnic's Preston Campus. St Georges focuses on providing the opportunity for our students to showcase their skills under the supervision of Victoria’s leading professional trainers. It's your local choice serving up old-world classics to innovative gastronomy with an affordable menu changing seasonally to ensure the freshest produce. With an optional choice of 2 or 3 course meals at reasonable prices, it's a pretty good deal. **Value package pricing for regular a la carte menu:** Effective from Wednesday 25th February – Friday 6th November 2026 2 courses @ $35pp 3 courses @ $42pp (includes one espresso coffee/tea) Still not sot sure? Scroll down and check out their menu. https://www.opentable.com.au/r/st-georges-restaurant-preston?lang=en-au&reservation_source=offline A $20 non refundable deposit is required for this event and will be refunded on the night. The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event. Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list. BSB 013125 Account 150808654 Please let me know once payment is made. PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND VENUE AS YOUR REFERENCE. Please only RSVP to an event if you fully intend to show. Pulling out of a dinner or another booked event (with a venue) on the day is a kick in the teeth for both the venue and the organiser. I understand there are instances where this is unavoidable, but you are short changing the venue on the revenue they are reliant upon, especially when it comes to paying their staff. It may be too late to rebook those tables with other patrons. Not to mention the stress this puts the organisers under. Please be considerate.

Music Bingo

BeSocial. Brunch and New Friends

Meet new people over good food, easy conversation, and a relaxed weekend brunch. This event is designed for anyone who wants to make new friends in a warm, low-pressure setting. Instead of a loud or overwhelming social event, we’ll keep things simple: a small group, a welcoming table, and friendly conversations that help everyone feel included. You can come alone — most people will. We’ll use a few light BeSocial prompts to make introductions easier and help conversations move beyond the usual “what do you do?” small talk. Whether you’re new to the area, rebuilding your social circle, or just looking for more genuine connection in your week, this is a simple and enjoyable way to meet people who are also open to friendship. The goal is to leave feeling like you shared a good meal, had real conversations, and maybe found someone you’d like to catch up with again. Perfect for: brunch lovers, first-time attendees, people new to the area, young professionals, and anyone wanting an easy weekend way to meet new friends. **Please note that downloading our app is a requirement for attending the event.** The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en **Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials.** **If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.**