Cosplay Groups Melbourne

【MAC Official】 🐾🎫 MAC VISITS THE CAT & DOG LOVERS SHOW! 🎫🐾

# 🐾🎫 MAC VISITS THE CAT & DOG LOVERS SHOW! 🎫🐾 If you are an anime AND animal lover, then we love you! 💖 There is nothing like kind-hearted souls coming together for a casual hangout. You will need to pre-purchase your entry ticket to the show! 🎟️ **Get 20% Off Your Ticket!** Use our exclusive MAC discount code: **`MEOW`** 👉 **[Click Here to Buy Your Tickets on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cat-lovers-festival-melbourne-2026-tickets-1984447006416?discount=MEOW)** Once you have your ticket you will be ready to RSVP here 🎟️ **Commitment Fee ($2):** To ensure every spot goes to someone who can make it and keep our group size accurate, there is a small $2 RSVP fee. This helps us prevent no-shows and ensures everyone who wants to join gets a chance! ### 📍 EVENT DETAILS * **Date:** Saturday, 18 September 2026 * **Meetup Time:** 11:15 AM *(First show starts at 11:30am)* * **Initial Meeting Point:** Royal Lawn for the Dances with Pets Show (Outback Arena) 🗺️ **[Interactive Venue Map](https://dogcatloversmel26.expofp.com/)** * \*Please arrive on time otherwise you will need to wait in between shows. Final cut off arrival time is 1:00pm). ### 🗺️ THE PLAN FOR THE DAY 1. **11:15 AM:** Meet at the Royal Lawn (Outback Arena). 2. **11:30 AM:** **ADVANCE PETS™ Dances with Dogs** show at the Outback Arena! 🕺🐶 3. **12:00 PM:** Head over to the Main Stage / Pavilion for the **Blackhawk® DockDogs Big Air** show! 💦🐕 4. **12:30 PM (Lunch Break):** Grab some takeaway lunch together, chat, and relax. 5. **1:00 PM:** **Blackhawk® DockDogs Extreme Vertical Jump** show! 🚀🐶 6. **Afternoon:** Explore the Dog Exhibitions, pat pooches then head over to the Cat Festival to wander the stalls, and meet sweet cats on our way out! 🐱✨ ### 📱 IMPORTANT LOGISTICS * **RSVP & Discord:** Once you’ve bought your ticket, please RSVP here and join our Discord server! **You will need Discord on the day** to stay connected with the group and receive real-time location updates. 💬 **[Join MAC Discord Here](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)** * **Timeliness:** Because the venue will be packed and busy, **we cannot wait for late arrivals** once we move into the arena shows. * **Drop-in Policy:** Strictly **NO DROP-INS**. Everyone must be RSVP'd. * **What to Bring:** Wear comfortable walking shoes, warm layers, and bring water, snacks, and money for food/souvenirs. ### 📸 PHOTOS & MEMORIES We love capturing the fun! By RSVPing, you're cool with candid photos being taken during the event. If we line up for a posed group photo and you’d rather sit it out, no worries at all—just step aside or let Bec know! ### 🌸 ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS MAC is committed to being an inclusive, supportive space. * Where a carer is required, they must attend and hold a valid ticket alongside the participant. * Carers play an important role in facilitating a smooth day, as MAC organizers are not trained to provide medical or personal care assistance. ### 💖 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES & SAFE SPACE We’re all here to have a wholesome, fun time together! By RSVPing, you agree to uphold MAC’s core values of **kindness, thoughtfulness, and respect**. * **Safe Space Policy:** Bullying, harassment, or bad behavior disguised as "jokes" isn't our vibe. Please call out disrespect or reach out to an organizer so we can keep MAC welcoming for everyone. * **Club Terms & Etiquette:** To help our hosts run smooth events and protect the community atmosphere we've built, we ask everyone to follow our standard event guidelines. Please check out our full terms and policies on our Discord server! *Legal Disclaimer: Upon RSVPing, you assume all personal risks associated with the activity and release Melbourne Anime Community, hosts, and volunteers from liability regarding personal injury, loss, or property damage.*

【MAC Official】 🎃🎫 MAC HALLOWEEN 2026! 🎫🎃

# 🎃🎫 MAC HALLOWEEN 2026! 🎫🎃 Halloween is here, and MAC is celebrating in a **brand-new theater space at a top-secret location in the Melbourne CBD**! 🎭✨ Get your costumes ready for a spooky afternoon of games, candy, and our annual Cosplay Competition! **Spaces are strictly limited to 35 participants** to start, so grab your ticket early to secure your spot! 🎟️ **TICKET PRICES:** * 🌟 **Early Bird RSVP:** $18 (for the first 25 rsvps!) * 🎃 **Standard RSVP:** $25 ### 📍 TOP SECRET LOCATION & LOGISTICS * **Date:** Sunday, 1 November 2026 * **Location:** Brand-New Secret Theater Space (Melbourne CBD) 🤫 * *The exact location is top-secret and will be emailed to all RSVP’d attendees one week prior on **25 October 2026**.* * **Public Transport:** Disembark at **Melbourne Central Station**—it's just a short walk from there! ### ⏰ TIMINGS & PROGRAM (DON'T BE LATE!) Because we have a packed schedule inside the venue and need to move smoothly, **we cannot accommodate late arrivals**. * **4:10 PM:** Arrivals & meet out front of the venue * **4:25 PM:** **STRICT ENTRY CUT-OFF** * **4:30 PM Onwards:** Head inside to trial our new theater space!! We will host our **Dress-Up Cosplay Competition**, watch something fun while we eat candy together. * **6:30PM:** Raffles, Group Photo, Clean Up * **7:00PM:** Dinner followed by a mysterious game of *Werewolf!* ### 🍿 VENUE FOOD & DRINK POLICY As with all MAC theater spaces, **food and drinks are strictly not allowed inside the theater.** * We will have Halloween candy for everyone! 🍬 * Please be thoughtful and keep all candy wrappers on you or place them in designated bins to help us keep our new venue spotless. * We recommend grabbing a meal beforehand or planning dinner with friends afterward! ### 👗 COSPLAY COMPETITION RULES We can't wait to see your amazing outfits! To respect our venue and keep the space clean and safe, please follow these strict cosplay rules: * ❌ **Strictly NO Glitter:** Anything shedding glitter is not allowed inside the theater. * ❌ **Strictly NO Weapons:** Props that resemble real weapons or dangerous items are strictly prohibited. * ❌ **Strictly NO Messy Costumes:** Avoid outfits using wet paint, fake blood that can rub off, loose feathers, or anything that leaves a mess behind. * ⚠️ **Outfit Approval:** If an outfit poses a risk to the venue or safety, you may be turned away at the door. **If you are unsure about your costume, please contact Bec via Discord prior to the event!** ### 🧥 WHAT TO BRING Melbourne weather can be unpredictable! Please bring: * 🧥 Warm layers & a jacket for traveling to and from the venue * ☔ An umbrella or raincoat just in case of light rain * 👟 Comfortable shoes for walking * 🥤 A water bottle ### 📱 IMPORTANT LOGISTICS * **RSVP & Discord:** Once you’ve secured your ticket, please join our Discord server! You will need Discord on the day for real-time updates. 💬 **[Join MAC Discord Here](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)** * **Drop-in Policy:** Strictly **NO DROP-INS**. Everyone must be RSVP'd through the official link due to the 35-person cap. ### 📸 PHOTOS & MEMORIES We love capturing all the amazing costumes! By RSVPing, you're cool with candid photos being taken during the event. If we line up for a posed group photo and you’d rather sit it out, no worries at all—just step aside or let Bec know! ### 🌸 ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS MAC is committed to being an inclusive, supportive space. * Where a carer is required, they must attend and hold a valid ticket alongside the participant. * Carers play an important role in facilitating a smooth day, as MAC organizers are not trained to provide medical or personal care assistance. ### 💖 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES & SAFE SPACE We’re all here to have a wholesome, fun time together! By RSVPing, you agree to uphold MAC’s core values of **kindness, thoughtfulness, and respect**. * **Safe Space Policy:** Bullying, harassment, or bad behavior disguised as "jokes" isn't our vibe. Please call out disrespect or reach out to an organizer so we can keep MAC welcoming for everyone. * **Club Terms & Etiquette:** To help our hosts run smooth events and protect the community atmosphere we've built, we ask everyone to follow our standard event guidelines. Please check out our full terms and policies on our Discord server! *Legal Disclaimer: Upon RSVPing, you assume all personal risks associated with the activity and release Melbourne Anime Community, hosts, and volunteers from liability regarding personal injury, loss, or property damage.*

East Melbourne Vibe Coding with Claude – Real Results

**🧠 Master Claude in One Evening – The Vibe Coding Workshop** A no-fluff, 2-hour session that shows you how to make Claude a genuine work tool — not just a place for quick questions. 🧑‍💻 **Your host** is a vibe-coded entrepreneur who makes 4 figures a day — and for 2 hours, he's handing over his secret blueprint. **⚠️ Seats are limited.** An RSVP alone doesn't hold your place — register through the link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://poppy-bb808.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=East%20Melbourne&groupurlname=stargazers-building-scopes-together-every-month&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-20T06:15:00Z) --- Claude is far more capable than a Q&A box. We'll show you how it actually processes your requests, and how a few simple techniques can dramatically improve the quality of everything it gives you. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning - Templates and patterns you can reuse for your daily work - Confidence to tackle bigger tasks with Claude on your own - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Breaking down complex problems into clear next steps - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Real skills, real practice, real connections. Join us. 🧠 ✨

【MAC Official】 🐠🎫 MAC VISITS MELBOURNE AQUARIUM × ANIMAL CROSSING! 🎫🐠

# 🐠🎫 MAC VISITS SEA LIFE MELBOURNE AQUARIUM × ANIMAL CROSSING! 🎫🐠 Calling all Animal Crossing fans and aquatic lovers! 🐬✨ We are heading to the Melbourne Aquarium for an extra special event. **This is the final day** of the official *Animal Crossing: New Horizons* partnership at SEA LIFE Melbourne! Come collect character stamps on your walkthrough island quest and snap an exclusive photo with **Isabelle**! 🍃📸 **GET A DISCOUNT HERE:** Groupon is running a promotion, where you can get adult general admission tickets, for the same price as a child's online ticket! **Instead of paying $39 online, it only costs $19!** You need to have Groupon's free membership, and buy the ticket via Groupon: [https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/gl-sea-life-melbourne-4](https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/gl-sea-life-melbourne-4 "https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/gl-sea-life-melbourne-4") **Please purchase your ticket for 8th November @ 1.30pm before you RSVP here.** MAC is a 100% not-for-profit community. So we don't get any kickback from Groupon, or any place we visit! Savings go straight to members\~! **(A BIG THANKS TO JO For finding this super deal!!!)** **If anyone isnt sure about whether or not to come along this is a sign!!** For others who may have already purchased your tickets just remember each dollar helps out to support all the sea life and conservation taking place to stop certain species from going extinct \~ ### 📍 EVENT DETAILS * **Date:** Sunday, 8 November 2026 * **Location:** SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (King St & Flinders St, Melbourne CBD) * **Tickets:** Members will need to pre-purchase their entry tickets directly from the [SEA LIFE Melbourne website](https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/) in advance! 🎟️ * 🎟️ **Commitment Fee ($2):** To ensure every spot goes to someone who can make it and keep our group size accurate, there is a small $2 RSVP fee. This helps us prevent no-shows and ensures everyone who wants to join gets a chance! ### 🗺️ THE PLAN FOR THE DAY 1. **12:00 PM (Lunch):** Meet nearby for a casual lunch together to fuel up before heading into the aquarium. *(Exact lunch spot will be updated in Discord!)* 2. **1:15 PM:** Walk over to the Aquarium entrance together. 3. **1:30 PM – 2:00 PM:** Head inside and begin our stamp collection quest! 🗺️ 4. **2:00 PM:** **ISABELLE PHOTO OP!** 📸 Meet Isabelle for our special group/individual photos. 5. **2:30 PM Onwards:** Explore the penguin exhibit, ocean tunnel, and aquatic displays at your own pace. 6. **Early Finish:** We will have an early finish as we wrap up our walkthrough, leaving plenty of time for you to relax for the rest of your Sunday evening! 🌅 ### 📱 IMPORTANT LOGISTICS * **RSVP & Discord:** Please RSVP here and ensure you are in our Discord server! **You will need Discord on the day** to coordinate meeting up for lunch and finding the group if you get separated inside the aquarium. 💬 **[Join MAC Discord Here](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)** * **Timeliness:** Please arrive on time for lunch or meet us at the entrance by 1:15 PM sharp (we will arrive between 1.15 to 1:30pm and we want you ready to head in with us!) so we don't miss our 2:00 PM Isabelle photo session! * **Drop-in Policy:** Strictly **NO DROP-INS**. All attendees must be RSVP'd. * **What to Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, money for lunch/entry/souvenirs, and your camera or phone! ### 📸 PHOTOS & MEMORIES We love capturing the fun! By RSVPing, you're cool with candid photos being taken during the event. If we line up for a posed group photo and you’d rather sit it out, no worries at all—just step aside or let Bec know! ### 🌸 ACCESSIBILITY & CARERS MAC is committed to being an inclusive, supportive space. * Where a carer is required, they must attend and hold a valid ticket alongside the participant. * Carers play an important role in facilitating a smooth day, as MAC organizers are not trained to provide medical or personal care assistance. ### 💖 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES & SAFE SPACE We’re all here to have a wholesome, fun time together! By RSVPing, you agree to uphold MAC’s core values of **kindness, thoughtfulness, and respect**. * **Safe Space Policy:** Bullying, harassment, or bad behavior disguised as "jokes" isn't our vibe. Please call out disrespect or reach out to an organizer so we can keep MAC welcoming for everyone. * **Club Terms & Etiquette:** To help our hosts run smooth events and protect the community atmosphere we've built, we ask everyone to follow our standard event guidelines. Please check out our full terms and policies on our Discord server! *Legal Disclaimer: Upon RSVPing, you assume all personal risks associated with the activity and release Melbourne Anime Community, hosts, and volunteers from liability regarding personal injury, loss, or property damage.*

Witcher Fans Park Hang ⚔️ Play Gwent & Meet Fellow Witchers

Calling all Melbourne Witcher fans! Bring your Gwent decks, some honey cakes, a picnic rug and good vibes for a wholesome little afternoon on the Continent (aka the park). Whether you’re a seasoned Gwent champion or you’ve never played a round in your life and always avoided it in your playthroughs - everyone’s welcome! Come meet fellow Witcher nerds, talk lore, make some new friends and hopefully find your very own chosen family of people who are just as obsessed with the Witcher universe as you are. 🖤 Come solo, bring a friend, bring your best Geralt impression… cosplays of course encouraged! See you on the Path! ⚔️✨

Learn to play Draw Steel

\*Ticketed event please use this link\* https://www.egad.com.au/event-details-registration/the-unbroken-vow-2 It's time to Draw Steel! A heroic, tactical and cinematic experience by MCDM. To get your first hands-on experience, you will be playing through the quest 'The Unbroken Vow' designed by myself, GriffinMuffin. The Order of the Crimson Vow, a militant order of renegade paladins plan to sacrifice innocent townsfolk of Ravensbrook in a mysterious ritual. You, the heroes of the kingdom will find a way to enter the monastery and stop them! Are you ready to be a hero? Draw Steel is a two d10 system with the additional use of a d6. You are welcome to bring your own dice or we will have dice available. Other resources such as dry erase maps, markers, pencils and five pre-generated character sheets will be provided.

Boo Fest 👻 After Dark Artist Market

Let’s get together to explore Boo Fest 👻 Boo Fest is a spooky art market 🦇 Please click the link below to buy your tickets and read the event description 🎃 First Nations (MOB) tickets are free 🖤💛❤️ Age restriction - the market hosts have labeled this event 18+ ‼️ https://events.humanitix.com/boo-fest-halloween-after-dark-18-artist-market

Learn to play Candela Obscura

Collapse of the Pharos a Candela Obscura Assignment \*ticketed event $50\* \*please use this link\* https://www.egad.com.au/event-details-registration/collapse-of-the-pharos A lone lighthouse stands in the darkness of a cavern – its glaring light cast out into the shadows as the astrolabe turns within it. The shelter that sits above the lighthouse lamp shimmers, its glass prisms and reflective surfaces turning as they always have. In this space, the cartographer expects nothing untoward when they receive an envelope, and in opening it they unveil the latest delivery of phenomena. An Oldfairen coin. But beneath the beacon, a rumbling shakes the structure. A snap -crack- of floorboards and masonry echoes downwards as frames falter. The coin was placed where it shouldn’t have been; its introduction to the precipice of the Flare sent a pulse of energy to the entities seeking it out. Your mission is simple - enter the Fourth Pharos, find the coin and contain the bleed. Just mind the gap. Players will be provided with pre-gen sheets and they would benefit from bringing writing utensils and a notepad.

Respawn Gaming Social Conker’s Bad Fur Day Gamers Halloween Tournament

Welcome to Respawn’s Tournament Halloween Edition! 🛡️🎃 This time it’s our sixth tournament special, we bring the classic Conkers Bad Fur Day on N64! We will do this usually on a Sunday once month. The tournament lasts 1.5-2 hours and may last longer depending on the players, starting at 12:30pm. 🥷 Nothing to worry about as it’s not serious, more casual. Prizes awarded to podium finishers worth $10-$40. Mandatory entry fee of $4 applies (does not include general entry to the Gamers Meetup). 🫶 RULES: • Registration Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm. • Tournament Start Time: 1:45pm. • All tournament participants MUST arrive by deadline 1:45pm. We cannot add players afterwards as it’ll cause confusion. • Format: 4 players versus each other. Swiss (If more than 8 players) & Round Robin (If there is less than 8 players). • Your name will be logged into our Challonge. • No Cheat codes. • No using the Dinosaur! 🦖 1st Place: Conker 24K Gold Plated Ingot (Rare Exclusive)🥇 2nd Place: Conker’s Bad Day Figgy Pixel Art 4.3” PVC Magnet🥈 3rd Place: “Conker/Money You Say?” Glossy Sticker🥉 Will you be the one with the most kills in our deathmatches? 🏆 RSVP and DM us to officially register on our Challonge. Let us know which character you’re using! (Can only select one). Please arrive on time before 1:30pm. ☝️ You can also come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. Spectator game stations available!🥤 At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and this time have 2 multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A and B). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️ Conditions of general entry to the games are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice or pay $4 and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! Please return it when you’re done.✌️ Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩 Our games list is below! 👇 Game Station A - N64 Emulator - Dean: Designated Conkers Bad fur Day Tournament Special. Game Station B - Switch 2 - Michael: • ??? • ??? Game Station C - PS4 - Abaan: • ??? • ??? Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokémon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! Chess You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍 Top 3 tournament entrants earn prizes and will be announced via Instagram, Facebook and Discord. 🔊 Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧 Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗 Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩‍💻 Use whatever weapons you can, chainsaw, magnum or Bazooka. All that matters is that you splatter the gore! 🩸

Melbourne Horror Book Club

Come and join our friendly group of horror fans as we talk about horror books and movies. You don't need to read or watch everything to come and participate! I kindly ask that everyone purchases dinner and/or a drink to cover the room hire costs. If you're new, we meet in the function rooms on the left hand side of the dining area. The books and film for this meetup are: **Contemporary Book** Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito **Classic Book** Necroscope by Brian Lumley **Film** Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Street Fighter Movie Night by Respawn Gaming Social

The new Street Fighter movie features in cinemas as the legendary action continues! 👊 To celebrate the most iconic fighting game, we thought of changing the pace. A social movie night to bond and make friends. 🍿 The more people we get, the more free popcorn and drinks I can get you guys through Vrewards! If someone can do cosplay, that would be awesome! ❤️ Currently waiting for movie ticket sessions at Crown Village cinemas on October 25. Please come meet us at the front of the cinemas 6:30pm or beforehand so we can hype ourselves up! 🗣️ Movie tickets we’ll find out the price, prebook and secure your spot with us by October 22, Thursday to BSB: ‪342201‬ & Account number: ‪074564090‬ please. (TO BE UPDATED). 🎥 If you have not pre-paid before Friday, there is NO guarantee I can get you seated with our group. 😬 We’re getting the gang together, grab some popcorn and come join us to avoid getting Shoryuken’d! 🔥

Denim and Lingerie Workshop