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    West End Solstice Market

    Friday, June 14, 2024

    Davies Park, West End

    The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.

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    ¡Viva Agave!

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

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    Winter Chalet at Customs House

    Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane

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    Milton by Moonlight

    Saturday, June 15, 2024

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    Mad Science

    Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.

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    Brunswick Street Live

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

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    Saturday, May 25, 2024

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    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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    Saturday, June 8, 2024

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

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    $25 Computer Perfect for Classroom Equality

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    Watch Coachella 2011 Live on YouTube

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    iPods Charged by the Human Heart

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    Google Launch New Recommendation Service

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