
It’s 50 days till Out in the Open hits Shepparton
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It’s 50 days away till Out in the Open Festival comes to Shepparton from the 9th till 19th November, with over 20 events filled with regional inclusion and diversity, Cris Stevens-Todd decided to take Michelle & Dean through some of the highlights the festival has to offer.
Find out more at : http://outintheopen.org.au/
Event | Masquerade at the Meseum |
Date | 10/11/2023 |
Time | 6:30pm till 10:30 |
Info | Be entertained throughout the night by the talented Polly Filla, Frock Hudson and Tom Nethersole as you enjoy a night of fun, connection, and celebration. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the wonderful delights served by the Elsewhere at SAM team whilst you take in the sights from level four.
‘Mask up’ with a difference this #oito2023 and go in the draw to win a prize or two on the night for the ‘most creative or decorative mask’ |
Link | https://events.humanitix.com/outintheopen-festival-2023?fbclid=IwAR3HQyqQyvlZS9QQX20qpTnVV9ikeiJgznCuTHK-vO18MR6JQ-xebKuR3yQ |
FB Link | https://fb.me/e/1bds3NbLS |
Event | Q+ Shepparton 2023 |
Date | Saturday 11th November |
Time | 11am – 11pm |
Info | This is a day-to-night, drop-in, outdoor event that welcomes the whole rainbow community and their allies. No booking is necessary, just drop by.
The Q+ Hub is the ultimate traveling queer venue, architecturally designed to host a variety of queer community events across rural and regional Australia. |
Link | www.instagram.com/quplus/ |
FB Link | https://fb.me/e/8avDmSV1n |
Event | Carnival Day OutintheOpen Festival |
Date | Saturday November 18th |
Time | 10:30 – 3:30 |
Info | Come and play with us in the Queen’s Gardens on Saturday 18th November from 10.30am – 3.30pm (cnr. Wyndham & Nixon Streets, Shepparton).
Wander through the stalls and markets; savour the smells and tastes of fresh local produce & home-made treats. There’s music, entertainment, food & info galore and our immersive Queer Museum to enjoy! Bring your friends, family and loved ones and don’t forget your picnic blanket or chair! |
FB Link | https://fb.me/e/3T4bJd1ex |
Event | Sunday Serve |
Date | Sunday19th November 2023 |
Time | 11am – 2pm |
Info | Get ready to SERVE! ✨ Join us at the Outback Bar (Aussie Hotel) on Sunday 19th of November for a lunchtime of fabulousness with the incredible Gabriella Labucci (Drag Race Down Under season 3) and Daisy Chains!
Ticket price includes: 🥂 1x glass of champagne on arrival 🍴 Finger food lunch 👑 Non-stop music and entertainment throughout the event by the fabulous and incredibly talented Gabriella Labucci and Daisy Chains! 🎫 Bookings are essential and seating is limited so grab tickets now before they go! |
Link | https://events.humanitix.com/outintheopen-festival-2023?fbclid=IwAR1QNQjN0f6QIN7Ol3_zqcrmD115MjoG6dnW4fspT2H1Zg_NM9VgOpKaMms |
FB Link | https://fb.me/e/3dITLpVck |
Michelle is filling in for Rach while she is away.
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