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It doesn't matter whether you like to spend your leisure time in cultural pursuits, keeping fit or just having fun. We've brought together ways you can spend your free time - for FREE.

Arts freebies

Someone's Universe: The Art of Eugene Carchesio

'Someone’s Universe' is a focused survey of work by the leading Brisbane contemporary artist Eugene Carchesio. Known for his repeated use of… more

'Test pattern for hope' (2001) Eugene Carchesio.
Dates Sat 25 October 2008 - Sun 1 February 2009
Venue Queensland Art Gallery, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane

Replant: A New Generation of Botanical Art

Replant straddles the boundaries between science and art. Working with the Northern Territory Herbarium artists explore the scientific, cultural and… more

indigenous artwork
Dates Thu 30 October 2008 - Sun 18 January 2009
Venue QUT Art Museum, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Concerts freebies

Free Australia Day Open Air Concert

This concert will feature the sounds of young indigenous performer Tjakamarra, local singer song-writer Samantha Wolsteholm, the Bayside Divas choir,… more

Dates Mon 26 January 2009
Venue Upper Moora Park (Rotunda Stage), Cnr Park and Shorncliffe Parades, Shorncliffe
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Live Spark

If you enjoy live music and like it even better when it’s free, check out Live Spark, featuring the best indie pop/rock talent from Brisbane and… more

music group
Dates Every Sunday - starting again on Sun 1 February 2009
Venue Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
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Family freebies

Aspley Sunday Markets

The Markets consist of a Farmers Market, Flea Market, Art & Craft Market and a Trash & Treasure Market. The Markets cater for everyone and… more

Dates Sun 30 March 2008 - Sun 25 January 2009
Venue Deagon Market Square, 75 Braun Street, Deagon
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The Jetty Markets, Redcliffe

Get Hooked on the Jetty Markets Every Sunday from 8am. Next to the Redcliffe Jetty, on the foreshore in Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe. Relax and… more

Dates Sun 30 March 2008 - Sun 29 March 2009
Venue Anzac Place, next to the Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
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Well-being freebies

Social motorcycle ride

Social motorcycle ride (RAW) Join members of the Women's International Motorcycle Association and enjoy a half day ride on gorgeous moutain roads.… more

Dates Sun 5 October 2008 - Sun 1 March 2009
Venue Noyes Motorcycle Shop, 117 South Pine Rd, Brendale

Guided nature walks

Join a volunteer interpretive guide on a nature walk and discover the hidden treasures of Boondall Wetlands. Every Saturday and Sunday morning. All… more

Dates Sat 22 November 2008 - Sun 31 May 2009
Venue Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, Paperbark Drive off Bicentennial Road, Boondall

Special events freebies

Premier of Queensland’s National New Media Art Award

The award is Australia’s most significant prize for new media art. Nine artists were short-listed for the biennial acquisitive award: Peter… more

Peter Alwast artwork
Dates Wed 12 November 2008 - Sun 8 February 2009
Venue Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), 1 Stanley Street, South Brisbane

Optimism

'Contemporary Australia: Optimism’ is the first in a major new national triennial series of thematic contemporary Australian art… more

Dates Sat 15 November 2008 - Sun 22 February 2009
Venue Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), 1 Stanley Street, South Brisbane
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