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Looking through a glass of white wine to patrons in a restaurant, listening to someone reading.
Until 28 Sep

Poetry and Prose Readings

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Calling all budding poets, writers and lyricists - come along to this supportive monthly poetry and prose meetup. There'll be an opportunity to read your work (if you're brave enough) and listen to others over a drink or two. You don't need to be published, you just need to be passionate about your craft.

Grab a support buddy and come along to the luxe lounge room hidden away in the 160-year-old bluestone cellars in East Melbourne's Tribeca precinct. There's great cocktails, back-vintage wines, craft brews and good vibes in a very chilled and supportive safe space.

Your ticket includes a $20 credit towards food and drinks.

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Date Times
Sun 25 May
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 22 Jun
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 27 Jul
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 24 Aug
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun 28 Sep
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location

Life's Too Short Bar
Shop 2/412 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Adult / general $20
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0416 088 000
  • email address: info@lifestooshortbar.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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