Budget Friendly Events Melbourne

OKAMI All you can eat $20 deposit

Who likes Japanese? Who likes all you can eat? Who wants me to join those together? Well have I found a place for you. OKAMI's ALL YOU CAN EAT menu means you can try anything, try everything and leave feeling full and happy from only $42.80 per person. This excludes drinks. Set it Brunswick, this is a great little addition to the inner northern culture. Also not far from Moreland station and Sydney road trams. So come along on a Thursday night. Have your fill of food and conversation. I'll hopefully see you there. Still not sure? Why not check out their menu. https://menu.okamirestaurant.com.au/menu/Brunswick 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.

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**

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/k59wne](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/k59wne) **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/k59wne](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/k59wne)

$5 Entry Fee - English Speaking Social – Practice & Make Friends

Practise your English, build confidence and meet new people in Melbourne. A relaxed and friendly conversation meetup for all English levels. Free to join! 🌏🗣️ 🗣️ **What happens at the meetup?** We sit together in small groups and have casual conversations in English. We can talk about travel, food, Melbourne life, culture, hobbies, work, movies and anything else you’re interested in. Don't worry if your English isn't perfect — **that's why we're here!** 🌟 **Who can join?** Everyone is welcome: * English learners * International students * Working holiday travellers * New migrants * Locals who enjoy meeting international people * Beginner, intermediate and advanced speakers

Ladies Dinner- Wednesday $32 Gnocchi & Wine special or order a la carte.

After Work Get Together ✨

Join us at **The Boatbuilders Yard** for after work relaxing and chats. The Boatbuilders Yard is a waterfront pub with modern food and drinks on offer. Come along to meet and chat with people and wind down after work. 🥳 **Thursday special:** $18 margaritas 5pm-8pm * Spicy Watermelon Margarita * Tommy’s Margarita * Classic Margarita * Spicy Pineapple Margarita [https://theboatbuildersyard.com.au/events/18-margs/](https://theboatbuildersyard.com.au/events/18-margs/) 😊 Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. Come along for relaxed socialising and making new friends in a change of scenery. New people are always welcome. We have all been the new person at some point in time. **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. ℹ️ **Events are also on:** Bartopia MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/](https://www.meetup.com/bartopia/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)

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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/ir1kip](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/ir1kip) **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/ir1kip](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/ir1kip) See you there!

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Mid week Pasta e Vino $30 dinner @ Zia Teresa East Brunswick

Wednesday night is Pasta e vino for $30 at Zia Teresa restaurant in East Brunswick. Join us for dinner, good conversations and company 😊 RSVP to secure your spot. Cost: $5 (meetup organiser fees) PayID to 0417387640

Cocktails and Food and Cocktails