RICON23

The Fellowship is excited to announce our social program for the upcoming RI Convention in Melbourne, Australia!

Register for these events at the bottom of this page.

Saturday, 27 May

Fellowship program:
- 2pm Drag Bottomless Brunch @ Harlow Richmond – US$50 per person, brunch includes 2 hours of bottomless bevs, a brunch item of your choice and FAB Drag Queens hosting!
- House of Friendship stall opens
Evening recommendations:
- Bar Kylie at Sircut Bar Collingwood
- Host Organising Committee event – Night at the Museum
Rotary Convention program highlight – House of Friendship opening

Sunday 28 May

Fellowship program:
- Visit Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market from 8am
- Join us throughout the afternoon for Drag Roulette at Molly’s Bar Collingwood – no cost to attend but drinks and food at bar prices, register to assist us with a table booking. Enjoy $30 Bottomless Mimosas from 3-6, $12 Select Cocktails from 3-8 to get you in the spirit(s) and AU$10 pizzas throughout the day and evening.
- House of Friendship stall
Rotary Convention program highlight – General opening sessions

Monday 29 May

Fellowship program:
- Visit Code Black coffee in Brunswick from 7:30am
- 3:30pm Arts Centre Melbourne tour – US$5
  With its iconic spire, Arts Centre Melbourne is both an architectural and cultural landmark in Melbourne. It is the flagship of the performing arts in the state of Victoria and the focal point of the cultural precinct in Melbourne. A visit to Arts Centre Melbourne doesn’t stop at the stage; the Australian Performing Arts Collection, the Australian Music Vault and a Sunday crafts market are also open to visitors. Join Streets of Melbourne – South Wharf for dinner afterwards.
- House of Friendship stall
Evening recommendation:
- HOC event – Streets of Melbourne – South Wharf, following the Arts Centre Tour

Tuesday 30 May

Fellowship program:
- Visit St Ali Coffee in South Melbourne from 7:30am
- 3:30pm Victorian Pride Centre tour – US$5
  The CEO is giving us this tour and we will visit some of the LGBTIQ+ organisations that operate from the centre to hear about the things they do to support LGBTIQ+ Victorians.
  The Victorian Pride Centre is Australia’s first purpose-built LGBTIQ+ Centre. Opening in July 2021 in Melbourne’s bayside tourism precinct St Kilda, the seven story Victorian Pride Centre is home to 15 LGBTIQ+ organisations, a meeting space for LGBTIQ+ clubs and groups and a cultural and social hub with a theatrette, gallery, rooftop event space and bars.
- Early Dinner at a St Kilda Pub close to the Pride Centre – to be advised at a later date
- House of Friendship stall

Wednesday 31 May

Fellowship program:
- Visit Padre Coffee in South Melbourne Market from 7:30am
- 7pm Farwell Dinner and Drag Bingo at Molly’s Bar Collingwood – no cost but drinks and food at bar prices, register to assist us with a table booking
- House of Friendship stall closes
Rotary Convention program highlight – General closing session

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Free events

Sunday 28 May – Coffee and breakfast @ Market Lane

Sunday 28 May – Casual drinks and Drag Roulette @ Mollies Bar and Diner

Monday 29 May – Coffee and breakfast @ Code Black

Tuesday 30 May – Coffee and breakfast @ St Ali

Wednesday 31 May – Coffee and breakfast @ Padre

Wednesday 31 May – Farewell dinner and Drag Bingo @ Mollies Bar and Diner

Bottomless Brunch – SOLD OUT

Price:

Tour of the Arts Centre Melbourne – Monday 29 May at 3:30pm

With its iconic spire, Arts Centre Melbourne is both an architectural and cultural landmark in Melbourne. It is the flagship of the performing arts in the state of Victoria and the focal point of the cultural precinct in Melbourne. A visit to Arts Centre Melbourne doesn’t stop at the stage; the Australian Performing Arts Collection, the Australian Music Vault and a Sunday crafts market are also open to visitors.

Price: $ 5.00

Tour of the Victorian Pride Centre – Tuesday 30 May at 3:30pm

The Victorian Pride Centre is Australia’s first purpose-built LGBTIQ+ Centre. Opening in July 2021 in Melbourne’s bayside tourism precinct St Kilda, the seven story Victorian Pride Centre is home to 15 LGBTIQ+ organisations, a meeting space for LGBTIQ+ clubs and groups and a cultural and social hub with a theatrette, gallery, rooftop event space and bars.