Building on the success of last month’s program, we’ve cherry-picked a fun mix of Spring activities to entice you out and about — exploring the best of St Kilda and beyond. Non-members are welcome to join us for a maximum of three events, after which you are required to become a fully-fledged Club member. We prefer you book and pay (if required) by attending our monthly meetings, but if our schedule doesn’t fit your schedule, by all means register your interest in a specific paid activity via email and we’ll get back to you. Online payments can be made by bank transfer (details provided at the meeting) or tap-and-go on our card reader. Cash payments are accepted at our monthly meetings — if you could bring the correct amount, we’d really appreciate it.
Please note that no refunds will be given once you have paid for an event. Also, we record the name and phone number of every attendee at our events as a condition of participation. Rest assured this data is kept secure and is not shared with third parties.
Wednesday 29 October: Lunch at The Fifth Province
Join us for our monthly lunch. This time we’re at The Fifth Province to enjoy cosy ambience, authentic Emerald Isle hospitality and delicious pub classics in an Irish pub. Check out the menu.
Time: 12pm for a 12:30 start
Where: 3/60 Fitzroy St, St Kilda (next to the St Kilda station)
Cost: Indicative $20-$40 excluding beverages
Bookings: Essential. Sign up at the club meeting on 8 October or register interest via email
Hosted by: John
Saturday 1 November: Australian Burlesque — The Big Tease Gala
Step into a world of shimmering costumes, sizzling cabaret, and captivating performances from some of the finest local and international burlesque stars. Watch them strut, bump, grind, and tease their way into your heart in a spectacle that promises to dazzle, delight, and ignite the senses. Find out more about the gala.
Time: Meet at 7pm for an 8pm start
Where: Memo Music Hall. Enter via Albert Street side-door to St Kilda RSL at 88 Acland Street, St Kilda.
Cost: $90 A-Reserve allocated seating (plus booking fee). Drinks at own expense.
Wheelchair access: No
Bookings: Essential. Sign up at the club meeting on 8 October or register interest via email.
Hosted by: Richard
Wednesday 5 November: Drinks at the Lion and Wombat
Join us for a drink and a chat at this British inspired neighbourhood pub. There’s a selection of delicious bar snacks available. And for those who want to continue on and have dinner, we can either stay here or wander on to another local restaurant.
Time: Starting at 4pm, but feel free to pop in later
Where: 107 Grey Street, St Kilda (near the corner of Barkly Street)
Cost: Drinks at bar prices. Snacks range from $12 to $20 (check out the menu)
Bookings: Essential. Sign up at the club meeting on 8 October or register interest via email.
Hosted by: John
Friday 7 November: Archibald Portrait Prize at Geelong Gallery
Come along for an inspiring and leisurely day in Geelong to view this acclaimed exhibition, followed by lunch (at own expense) and a wander through some of the other points of local interest. Find out more about the Archibald exhibition.
Time: 11am (timed entry tickets apply to this exhibition)
Where: 55 Little Malop St, Geelong
Cost: $24 or $20 pension card holders
Bookings: Essential. Sign up and pay at at the club meeting on 8 October or register your interest via email.
Transport: Feel free to meet us in the gallery foyer for 11am entry, or alternately, travel with us on the 9.50am train departing Southern Cross station for the one-hour trip to Geelong (train ticket extra).
Hosted by: John & Mary
Bookings are now open and sure to fill quickly!
We’ll wind up the year and toast new Probus friendships with an event sure to provoke some hilarity — a game (in fact several) of bowls at our home base, the St Kilda Sports Club, followed by a traditional Aussie sizzle. We need to finalise our booking this month, given the popularity of this pursuit as the silly season ramps up, so don’t miss out!
Date: Wednesday 10 December
Time: 12pm to 2pm (following our monthly meeting)
Where: St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Cost: $40 including bowling equipment, lesson, and BBQ lunch. Drinks at own expense from the club bar.
Bookings: Essential. Sign up at the Club meeting on 8 October or register your interest via email.
PAST EVENTS
2025
Saturday 6 September: Fusion on Fitzroy St
Tuesday 16 September: Monthly Movie Matinee
Thursday 18 September: Walking Group
Tuesday 23 September: Red Stitch Theatre – Play ‘Job’
Thursday 25 September: ‘Swagger’ – Johnston Collection
Wednesday 1 October: Lunch at Harvey’s Sports Bar and Grill
Thursday 2 October: Linden Postcard Art Exhibition
Thursday 9 October: Stand-up Comedy
Tuesday 14 October: Monthly Movie Matinee
Thursday 16 October: True Crime Walking Tour: St Kilda’s Dark Past
Tuesday 21 October: Walking Group
Thursday 23 October: NGVWA Garden Day 2025
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