Queeraoke, Speed Dating: What’s On In Queer Melbourne

starobserver.com.au:

This week in Queer Melbourne we have a platter of delicious options. Enjoy your fix of culture with intergenerational queer bonding, speed dating, theatre, burlesque and more.One Friday every month, the Motley Bauhaus is taken over by the campy, glitter streaked performers of the Melbourne burlesque scene.

This month you’ll have the pleasure of watching Evana de Lune, SHAM, Celia Bow, Whiskey Falls and Zaphyer Enfield. When? Friday September 9th, 8:30 – 10:30pmWhere? Motley Bauhaus, CarlonTickets? $29 – $39, hereIn the age of dating apps (including the absolute abomination that is ‘Her’- why can’t queer ladies catch a digital break?), the old school has become cool again.

This is a queer ladies’ speed dating event. You’re given a little time to settle in and chat before the dates begin at 5:30pm sharp.

You’re given 5 minutes with each of your partners, of which you’ll have roughly 15 in a night. When? Saturday 10th September, 5 – 7:30pmWhere? Golden Monkey, Melbourne CBDTickets? $25.90 – $34.90, here Alex Thew and Ben Noble in ‘Bed & Breakfast’.‘Bed & Breakfast’ is a comedic show by Mark Crawford about a gay couple who inherit a bed and breakfast in a rural town.