Midweek Good Company | Queer Bipoc Social – Mel

Good drinks, great company, and a little BIPOC queer magic. 🌈🤎✨
Our BIPOC Queer Social Night is back, and we’re getting together at Brick Lane Market for a relaxed Tuesday evening of good conversation, new friendships, and some much-needed community time.
This one’s for our Black, Indigenous and People of Colour LGBTQIA+ members who want to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy an evening in a space where their identities are celebrated and understood.
Because while we love bringing the whole queer community together, we also know how important it is to have spaces where you can connect with people who understand the intersections of culture, identity, and queerness.
No explaining your culture. No feeling like the only one in the room. No pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Just a welcoming group of people, easy conversation, and the chance to build genuine friendships with other BIPOC queer members.
We’re keeping things casual and connection-first. Think a drink in hand, a few laughs, stories shared across the table, and those lovely moments when you meet someone new and realise you’ve got far more in common than you expected.
Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply spend an evening surrounded by other queer people of colour, this one’s for you.
Coming solo? Perfect! Most of our members do, and there’s absolutely no expectation to arrive knowing anyone. We’ll help everyone settle in, make introductions, and get the conversation flowing naturally.
There’s no pressure to drink alcohol, share personal experiences, or speak on behalf of your culture or community. You’re here to socialise, make connections, and enjoy yourself, not to educate anyone.
And if you’re attending your first Gay Social Club event, this is a lovely way to get started. A relaxed setting, friendly faces, and plenty of time to get to know people at your own pace.
Your culture. Your queerness. Your community. All welcome at the table. 🤎
Come solo. Come with stories. Come exactly as you are.
🤎 WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR
This event is specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) members of our LGBTQIA+ community.
That includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Black, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Latin American, multiracial, and other members who identify as people of colour.
Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, or identify anywhere else under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella, you’re welcome in this space.
You don’t need to share your background, explain your identity, or have any particular experiences to belong here.
THE DETAILS
🗓️ Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00pm
📍 Venue: Brick Lane Market
👋 Host: Adrian
📸 Instagram: Tag us @thegaysocialclub
⚠️ MEMBERS-ONLY REMINDER
Members-only, no plus ones.
RSVPs close 7 days before the event (unless otherwise specified) or when the event reaches capacity. This allows us to confirm bookings with venues, finalise numbers, and deliver the best possible experience for everyone attending.
Please note: The check-in window for all Melbourne Gay Social Club events begins at the advertised event start time and remains open for 30 minutes after the event begins.
Hosts are responsible for welcoming members, making introductions, and getting the event underway, so if you arrive significantly early or late they may not be available to check you in. Arriving within the check-in window helps ensure the best experience for both yourself and other members.
Your host’s contact number will be included in your event reminder email and should only be used on the day of the event if you need assistance locating the group or require support during the event. For all other enquiries, including bookings, cancellations, membership, or general support, please contact our Support Team via https://socialclubsupport.group/.
$10 no-show fee applies. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP so another member has the opportunity to join.
💸 GOOD TO KNOW
RSVPing to this event is free as part of your membership, however any food, drinks, tickets, activities, transport, or venue costs are paid directly by attendees unless otherwise specified. We organise the vibes – you cover what you order.
📸 PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Our hosts may capture photos and videos throughout the event for use on our social media, website, and promotional materials. If you’d prefer not to appear in any content, simply let your host know when you check in and we’ll happily accommodate this.
⚠️ A QUICK NOTE
By attending this event, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. Please take responsibility for your own safety, wellbeing, personal belongings, and decisions throughout the event. Melbourne Gay Social Club facilitates social experiences and community connections, but attendees remain responsible for their own conduct and participation.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Our events are held at third-party venues, and accessibility facilities and arrangements may vary between locations. If you have specific accessibility requirements or questions, we recommend contacting the venue directly before attending to confirm that its facilities and access arrangements meet your individual needs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Melbourne Gay Social Club acknowledges that our events take place on the traditional lands of First Nations peoples. We recognise their ongoing spiritual, social and cultural connections to land, waters and community. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.