The Butterfly Club

When Matt and Marty hit the stage, expect a musical mix you won’t forget. These two men bring you the best of Bublé and Groban, blending jazz and classical in a way that just works.

Prepare for a night of smooth jazz classics, soaring ballads, and a bit of everything in between. Think two styles don’t mix? Think again!

Learn more and secure your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/883894902447

Get your pencils ready for a cheeky night of Burlesque Life Drawing! Every Tuesday, our drawing salon transforms into a glittering, feather-filled spectacle. From fishnets to fans, we provide the art supplies, you provide the talent.

This week, double the trouble with two fabulous models: Camilla Cream and Stella Del Lure. What an absolute treat!

Snag your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/drawing-straws-burlesque-life-drawing-tickets-158688996059

Darn it, stitch it, or hook it - bring your crafty self to our cosy nest of kitsch curiosities. Whether you’re a knitting newbie or a crochet connoisseur, all styles are welcome. Plus, there’s a cocktail bar to keep your spirits high and your stitches straight! (...that's how it works, right? Right.)

Grab your yarn and a friend, and join us for an hour of creativity, community, and a bit of cheeky gossip. And it's completely free! No tickets required, just rock up ❤️

Who needs a Netflix binge when you can sing with Glee Club all week long? Join Melbourne’s friendliest choir for a different theme every night. No auditions, no solos, just pure joy - and yes, of course you can take your drinks in with you!

Hosted by the fabulous Vicky Jacobs, each night is a new adventure. From The Beatles to ABBA, it’s a singalong fest like no other. Grab your friends and let’s get vocal!

• Monday: The Beatles
• Tuesday: Piano Legends (think Billy Joel, Elton John, Carole King)
• Wednesday: Modern Musicals
• Thursday: The Eighties Part II
• Friday: ABBA
• Saturday: Lucky dip!

Make sure to book ahead: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/936123991057

Ready for a night of kitschy, glitzy madness? Join us for Kitsch Glitz Karaoke, a free event hosted exclusively by Melbourne’s least respectable entertainers.

Throttle your own adventure: sing from your seat, lurk like a noir hero, or take the stage and dominate through kitsch karaoke. Don’t worry about your outfit - accessories are available on the spot from a box marked "flammable", and Instagram will never be the same.

Rock up and frock up, and let the fun and games begin. Cocktails are on standby when you need that extra push.

No tickets for this one, it's free! Just rock up 💃

This is huge! No really, this only comes about every 5-10 years.

We are programming our centrepiece, headline 8:30pm Friday night regular slot starting late August.

If you think your show/event/idea is the right fit, hurry over to our website and give us the quick version! We'll be in touch to tease out the details.

Applications close August 1st but the sooner we hear from you, the better 🏃

This can be a brand-new event or an existing project that fits the space well. Inordinately excited to see what you have in store 👀

Key points:
- Friday nights
- 8:30pm
- 60min
- No interval
- Amazing to behold
- Sustainable to produce

Don't have anything but reckon you know someone who does? Awesome! Help us spread the word 🎺

Get ready to sing your heart out! Chorus For Us is the singalong movie musical screening you never knew you needed. This Saturday is your last chance to catch it!

Sing along with the lyrics on screen as Hoo-Haa’s musical icons improvise a show-stopping performance. Whether you’re a fan of belting out tunes or just want to have a laugh, this is the night for you.

Snag your tickets now: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/879276739397

Step back in time with Mystery Radio Th... ah wait it's sold out. Again.

Oh well, at least there are a couple more in August and September (exactly two more, one in August and one in September).

The one in August is already 50% sold out. Absolutely ludicrous. We were going to wax lyrical about "stepping back in time" and how this is a fully-scripted comedy murder mystery, performed like an old-timey radio play, where actors in elegant evening dress huddle around a microphone, bringing classic radio thrillers to life.

We were going to tempt you to enjoy live ad reads, sound effects, musical guests, and a fresh whodunnit every month.

We were even going to suggest you order a cocktail, sit back, and savour a hilarious homage to the golden age of radio mysteries.

Whelp, not much point doing that now!

Unless you are free in August and jolly quick on the trigger: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/851921107967

This Friday you better be ready for a fast, furious, and funny night! The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne’s longest-running and best-loved weekly improv comedy show, featuring the city’s top comedians. Every Friday, the Hearts and the Bones battle for comedic supremacy with your suggestions.

Join us in the heart of the CBD for high-octane improv, killer punchlines, and a mad dash for the best jokes.

Tix here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/730967311907

Ready for a laugh so hard you’ll need to brace your pelvic floor? Frankly, our Real and Professional Artiste™, delivers a side-splitting, seat-wetting, sore-face-getting hour of original musical comedy.

If you dream of starting a fake religion, have wild Savers stories, think Franz Kafka is girlie pop, or just have excellent b***s - this show’s for you! Don’t miss the chaotic, hilarious thrill-ride that scored Frankly a nomination for Outstanding Original Songs at the 2024 Green Room Awards!

One night only, strictly limited tickets: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/939085248257

Ready to rock your socks off? Come over to Glee Club, the singalong choir where everyone’s a star. No auditions, no solos, no pressure - just a massive singalong that’ll leave you on cloud nine. Plus, you can sip a cocktail while you belt out tunes!

This month, we’re throwing it back to the 80s with the best pop bangers. Get ready to channel your inner Madonna, rock out like Bon Jovi, and... have... the time of your liiiiife 🎶

Sing your heart out: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/880593116717

Grab your pencils and brace yourself for a wonderful Tuesday night! Our Burlesque Life Drawing returns with feathers, fishnets, and all the flair. Pencils and paper included, creativity highly encouraged.

Join us in our inclusive drawing salon, where everyone feels welcome, and models are picked from the best of burlesque, circus, sideshow, drag, and cabaret.

This Tuesday, featuring the fabulous Nellie Noble!

Are you tangled in yarn and love for all things kitsch? Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, or just need to mend those socks, bring your strings and things to our crafty sanctuary.

Sip quirky cocktails, share skills, and weave new friendships in a cozy haven of creativity.

Join us for a cheeky stitch and bitch session that’s as vibrant as your yarn stash.

This is a free event, no tickets required - just rock up!

Artists! Producers! Lovers of deadlines!

EOIs are now open for two fantastic festivals.

✍️ Got a solo act you’ve been dying to share? The Monologue Festival in November is your chance to shine.

🥳 Prefer to make it up as you go? Join us for the Improv Festival in January and let your quick thinking skills take centre stage.

EOIs close August 18 for both festivals. Jump on our website to learn more, apply, and seize the moment!

In honour of both Murder By Magic and Scarabs, this week we have been serving… SWEET RELEASE 🍒✨

A cocktail that combines the mystery and thrill of a murder investigation with the profound symbolism and resilience of the scarab.

Here’s how to conjure this intriguing blend:
1️⃣ Stir-down 30ml of Monkey Shoulder, a smooth base for unraveling mysteries 🥃
2️⃣ Add 15ml of DOM Benedictine, with its complex and herbal notes 🪄
3️⃣ Mix in 10ml of sweet vermouth, a nod to the bittersweet twists of fate 🔍
4️⃣ Blend with 5ml of Fiorente elderflower liqueur, symbolising the delicate beauty amidst chaos 🌸
5️⃣ Sweeten with 5ml of maple syrup, representing the hope and transformation 🌟
6️⃣ Julep strain into a short glass over a big rock, solid as a fortress crumbling into freedom 🧊
7️⃣ Garnish with cherries, a symbol of life and rebirth 🍒

Raise SWEET RELEASE to the enigmatic and thrilling experiences of Murder By Magic and the resilient, transformative journey depicted in Scarabs. Here’s to mystery, resilience, and the sweetness of release! 🥂✨

Join. The. Madness! Hosted by Melbourne’s most notorious entertainers, this free event is an injection of ludicrous fun like you’ve never seen.

Throttle your own adventure: lurk mysteriously at the back, sing from your seat, or dominate the stage with kitschy flair. Rock up, frock up, or improvise and dive into our box of "...fashionable" accessories. Instagram won’t know what hit it.

Free entry. Just rock up!

Welcome to the handpicked gems warming our winter for the Q***r Play Festival, ranging from the heart-pumping to the heart-wrenching to bring you the wild, the raw, and the downright fabulous.

⭐ Dive deep into the world of Jimmy Finger, a rockabilly rebel with a heart of gold and a pompadour that defies gravity.

⭐ Feel the raw emotion of Closer to Fine as Tony Avard takes you on a journey of grace and healing after trauma.

⭐ Brace yourself for W***E EXCELLENCE, a hyper high-energy feast curated by Bigboy, showcasing Australia’s sexiest q***r folk.

Jump on our website to learn all about it ❤️

***rPlayFestival

This Saturday get ready for Family Face-Off, where offbeat families feud in a wild live game show! Watch kooky characters battle it out, fuelled by your zany suggestions and live votes.

Relive 90s game nights with a twist as two improv “families” clash in hilarious challenges. Your smartphone controls the chaos, making every moment unpredictable and fun!

Get in there: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/879275194777

This Friday get ready for a night of fast, furious, and funny action! Melbourne’s top comedians battle it out with high-octane improv, killer punchlines, and sizzling one-liners.

Join the Hearts and Bones as they fight for comedic glory using your suggestions and a handful of props. It’s the best kind of chaos, and we *highly* recommend booking ahead!

Tix here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/730967311907

Spin the wheel, shake your maracas, and ding your d**g as Uma Dobia stars in a night of Popera madness. Pop culture and opera collide with original songs, video, and audience antics!

Cockrockera (yeah it's a thing), air fryer battles, and diva meltdowns – it’s a wild ride you won’t forget. Dirty cabaret with an intellectual twist is waiting for you!

Grab your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/919771329807

Pencils ready, folks! Drawing Straws is back for an excellent evening of burlesque life drawing. Expect a wonderfully welcoming environment, where first time artists and maestros are all equally welcome.

This week features the dazzling Jazmin Varlett 🤩

🎟️ Tickets via our website (link in bio)

In this brand new play, the fortress crumbles, and the Scarabs escape! Panic spreads as magical jewels fall, and refugees face fear and division. But amidst the chaos, stories of hope and resilience shine through.

Join us for a daring tale of myths, legends, and the human spirit. Watch as characters rise above oppression in a world that mirrors our own struggles and triumphs.

The unmissable world premiere of Robert Lewis new play, tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/883847841687

The Great Tortellini is ready to dazzle, but there’s a twist! A murderer lurks among the audience, and your sleuthing skills are needed to catch them.

Don’t miss this unique blend of comedy and magic with a thrilling mystery, exclusively here for the 2024 Melbourne Magic Festival 🐰

Grab your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/883835464667

Just announced! Another avalanche of shows has gone on sale this week, check them out:

⭐ Doom Box: FRANKLY’s chaotic, Green-Room-nominated, hilarious musical comedy.

⭐ The Cockadoodledude’s Barnyard Adventure: Orwellian drag meets farmyard revolt.

⭐ Lizzie In Love: Rebecca Symonds’ cabaret about Queen Elizabeth I.

⭐ Crush: Benjamin Quirk’s emotional rollercoaster of romance.

⭐ Monty Python Cabaret Singalong Circus: Dr. H’s satirical singalong extravaganza.

⭐ Cabaret Singalonga Pub Quiz: Test your knowledge in a high energy musical quiz night.

Learn all about them on our website 🎟️

Prepare for a night of kitschy, glitzy, and ludicrous fun! Hosted by Melbourne’s least respectable entertainers, this free karaoke experience is unlike any other. Whether you choose to lurk like a noir hero, sing from your seat, or dominate the stage, there’s a place for you. And if you feel extra creative: dive into our box of on-stage accessories and transform your look – Instagram will never be the same.

Expect fun, games, and cocktails to dial up the excitement. Throttle your own adventure and make the night unforgettable.

Join the chaos, for free (no tickets, just rock up!)

Step into a world of classic English murder mysteries with Murder Village: enjoy devilish red herrings, clever clues, and an amateur sleuth outsmarting local law officials.

Every performance is a unique puzzle spun from your suggestions and performed by Melbourne’s top improvisers. The Plus Ones raves: "A laugh-out-loud, rollicking good show; who knew murder could be so entertaining?"

Grab your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/881170473607

This Friday, treat yourself to a whirlwind of laughs with Melbourne’s longest-running improv comedy show!

Watch as the finest comedians battle it out with killer punchlines, madcap improvisations, and your wildest suggestions. The Hearts and the Bones will leave no joke undelivered and no pun unpunished in their quest for comedy supremacy.

Book your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/730967311907

Experience a night of burlesque life drawing like no other! Join us Tuesday for feathers, fans, and fishnets galore. Pencils and paper are provided – all you need to bring is your creativity (and maybe a glass of mulled wine from the bar upstairs, your call).

Our drawing salon features the best of burlesque, circus, sideshow, drag, and cabaret artists modelling in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be.

Snag your tickets via our website!

Can a magician survive without his rabbit? Find out in Sam King’s absurd comedy magic show as he navigates life post-Thumper with surreal storytelling and original illusions.

Staged as part of the Melbourne Magic Festival, this existential crisis is both hilarious and heartwarming, earning “BEST MAGIC” and “ONE TO WATCH” at Adelaide Fringe 2022.

Make your tickets appear here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/881177143557

Dive into the hilariously twisted world of Murder Village: Watch Melbourne’s finest comedians spin a brand new Agatha Christie-style mystery, filled with devilish red herrings, clever clues, and a sleuth who always outsmarts the local law.

Your votes decide who lives, who dies, and who gets unmasked as the killer. It’s a fiendishly clever puzzle you won’t want to miss. Come revel in murder, mystery, and mayhem!

Book your tickets here: https://eventbrite.com.au/e/881170473607