Events

Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Drinks and food available.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before. Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

Relive a defining era of pop music history when The 60 Four sing the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular Vegas-style show. Backed by a powerhouse live band, The 60 Four will be performing classics from Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Tom Jones and more.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne offers a natural bushland experience alongside the Australian Garden, an award-winning, contemporary botanic garden celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australian landscapes and flora and featuring over 100,000 plants from 1,900 plant varieties. The bushland has over 450 indigenous plant species and is a precious remnant of the vegetation that once covered the broader region.

Management Committee Meeting

Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Drinks and food available.

Take a guided walking tour for an overview of Ballarat’s marvellous gold rush era buildings. The guided amble runs for approximately two hours as we delve into the storied past of Ballarat – as evident in its historic main street. Our tour will start and finish at the Burke and Wills fountain, located in the centre of the Sturt Street/Lydiard Street intersection. Afterwards, members can enjoy lunch at one of the hotels in Lydiard Street.

Swing, style and plenty of laughs will light up your day when acclaimed entertainer Rhys Tolhurst brings his hit show A Swing Affair. Rhys will be joined by guest vocalist Nina Ferro. Together they pay tribute to the Great American Songbook with timeless hits from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bublé

Award-winning author and historian Carmel McKenzie will share surprising and often amusing insights into nineteenth-century St Kilda, the wealthiest suburb in Melbourne and known Australia-wide as a bastion of privilege and power until its golden age imploded in the 1890s. 

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

Join friends from Bearbrass as you journey behind heritage diesel locomotives aboard the Grainlander to explore the spectacular Mallee region of Victoria. Be amazed by the once-busy silos that have been transformed into giant canvases hosting spectacular artworks along the Silo Art Trail

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for May 18 is "Limberlost" by Robbie Arnott and the discussion leader is Rose 

Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Drinks and food available.

Join Bearbrass friends for a movie, followed by dinner and lively discussion.

Generally at either the Kino (Collins Street) or the Nova (Lygon St Carlton), the details of movie and cinema are advertised a week prior.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting is $25 per head and the group size is capped at 12.

Management Committee Meeting

Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Drinks and food available.

En Pointe — The Australian Ballet School

The Australian Ballet School’s annual performance captivates audiences with a breathtaking new program each year. Featuring the School’s talented full-time students, this vibrant mixed show celebrates the art of ballet, from uplifting contemporary pieces to beautiful classical works.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for June 15 is "The Benevolent Society of Ill-mannered Ladies" by Alison Goodman and the discussion leader is Pam

<p>Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.</p> <p>No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.</p> <p>Drinks and food available.</p>

Join Bearbrass friends for a movie, followed by dinner and lively discussion.

Generally at either the Kino (Collins Street) or the Nova (Lygon St Carlton), the details of movie and cinema are advertised a week prior.

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting is $25 per head and the group size is capped at 12.

Management Committee Meeting

<p>Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.</p> <p>No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.</p> <p>Drinks and food available.</p>

Join Bearbrass friends for a movie, followed by dinner and lively discussion.

Generally at either the Kino (Collins Street) or the Nova (Lygon St Carlton), the details of movie and cinema are advertised a week prior.

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for July 20 is "TThe Burgess Boys" by Elizabeth Strout and the discussion leader is Cate 

Orchestra Victoria With Caroline O'Connor — Music And Me

Australian theatrical legend Caroline O’Connor AM has delighted audiences across the globe: on London’s West End, Broadway in New York and throughout Australia on our stages and screens. Her incredible career has featured many of musical theatre’s most powerful leading roles. For this special performance, Caroline will be joined by Orchestra Victoria to present music she has handpicked for the significance they play in her life.

<p>Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.</p> <p>No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.</p> <p>Drinks and food available.</p>

Our annual celebration of Christmas in July will take place at the ever popular P. J. O’Brien’s Pub in Southgate, so get ready to jingle your bells. 

Doors will open at 5:30pm for pre-diner drinks and socialising. Dinner will be served from 6:30pm. Please advise any dietary requirements in the comments box when you register.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting is $25 per head and the group size is capped at 12.

Management Committee Meeting

<p>Come along to the Wharf Hotel on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.</p> <p>No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game.&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.</p> <p>Drinks and food available.</p>

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for August 17 is "The Hearts INvisible Furies" by John Boyne and the discussion leader is Sue 

Victorian College Of The Arts Music Theatre Showcase — Echoes Of Broadway

The Victorian College of the Arts’ graduating cohort honours the legacy of Broadway’s Golden Age. These rising stars – some of Australia’s finest emerging music theatre talent – bring timeless classics to life in a performance brimming with heart, harmony and high-energy ensembles

Join Bearbrass friends for a movie, followed by dinner and lively discussion.

Generally at either the Kino (Collins Street) or the Nova (Lygon St Carlton), the details of movie and cinema are advertised a week prior.

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting is $25 per head and the group size is capped at 12.

Management Committee Meeting

Silvie Paladino — A Life On Stage

Australian musical theatre star Silvie Paladino’s performance is filled with music and stories as she reflects on her remarkable journey in the spotlight. From her breakthrough in Les Misérables in Australia and London’s West End, to standout roles in Cats, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, Chess, Passion, Fun Home, Cinderella and Sunset Boulevard, Silvie has established herself as one of the nation’s most versatile performers.

Join Bearbrass friends for a movie, followed by dinner and lively discussion.

Generally at either the Kino (Collins Street) or the Nova (Lygon St Carlton), the details of movie and cinema are advertised a week prior.

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for September 21 is "The Instrumentalist" by Harry Constable and the discussion leader is Linda 

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting is $25 per head and the group size is capped at 12.

Management Committee Meeting

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 140 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway, where the biggest stars tell their story.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

The Walking Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is part of the walk. It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation one week before.

Join Bearbrass friends for a long Sunday lunch at one of Melbourne’s fabulous pubs!

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at Little Bean, 850 Collins Street, Melbourne. Before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am, we take the opportunity to start themorning with a coffee.  There is also the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book on our list for October 19 is "The Names" by Florence Knapp and the discussion leader is Heather