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Continuing Events Throughout August 2009 in Brisbane 

• February to September 2009 - UQ Drive Groups - A free six week program run by the University of Queensland for older drivers or people who have recently stopped driving. The group program runs for one morning per week. For more information and 2009 dates visit UQ Drive.

August 2009 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

• 11 July to 1 August 2009 - Australian Busking Competition - First prize is $5 000. Hosted by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
   
• 11 July to 1 August 2009 - Radio Waves - A series of radio plays presented by The Centenary Theatre Group. The plays  include Dragnet - The Big No Tooth, which was first broadcast in 1955, Gunsmoke - The Guitar (1953), Superman - Batman’s Great Mystery (1948) and more. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for members and children. Performing at Chelmer Community Centre, Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury St, Chelmer. For bookings contact 3379 3937.
   
• 1 August (Saturday) 2009 - Pomona-Cooran 'Cutters" Rugby League Football Club 20 Year Reunion - For all past players, officials, members, sponsors, and supporters. Starting at 1.30pm at the Cooran Rugby League Ground. At 6.00pm there will be entertainment at Pomona Hotel. For more information email ajzlrobson [at] bigpond.com (See BCL reunions.)
   
• 17 July to 2 August 2009 - The Queensland Music Festival
   
• 31 July to 2 August 2009 - GreazeFest - An annual culture festival featuring a hot rod show, a car cruise, vintage markets, live music, an art show and more at South Leagues Club, West End.
   
• 2 August (Sunday) 2009 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.
   
• 2 August (Sunday) 2009 - UQ Open Days - 9.00am to 3.00pm at St Lucia Campus. (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
   
• 2 August (Sunday) 2009 - Ambiwerra Festival - Live music, food, wine, entertainment, rides and a fashion show. 10.30am to 5.00pm at Ambiwerra Sports Complex, Erinvale St, Corinda.
   
• 2 August (Sunday) 2009 - Everton Park Kindergarten Annual Carnival (pdf) - The event includes a jumping castle, pony rides, a giant slide, stalls, raffles and face painting. 10.00am to 2.00pm at 28 Fallon St, Everton Park.
   
• 2 to 9 August 2009 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
   
• 4 August (Tuesday) 2009 - Australian String Quartet Provenance Tour - 7.00pm at the Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University, South Bank. For more information or to book tickets visit Qtix.
   
• 5 August (Wednesday) 2009 - Queensland Connections 2009 - Tracks and Trains - Opening up Queensland - A free lunchtime talk with historian Margaret Cook. 12.30pm to 1.15pm at the Queensland Museum, Cnr of Grey and Melbourne Sts, South Bank. For more information phone 3840 7555.
   
• 5 August (Wednesday) 2009 - Deepen the Conversation - Fast Food Philosophy with Ed Halmagyi - The chef and TV and radio presenter reveals ways that will save time on meal preparation. Tickets are $10 plus booking fee. 6.30pm in Auditorium 1, Level 2, State Library of Queensland, South Bank. For tickets, visit Qtix.
   
• 6 to 15 August 2009 - The Ekka - The Royal Brisbane Show - RNA Showgrounds.
   
  • 10 August (Monday) 2009 - Ekka Show Holiday (pdf) - City of Logan, City of Redland, Lockyer Valley Region, Moreton Bay Region, North Burnett Region - excluding the area formerly known as the Shire of Mundubbera, part of the Towoomba region including Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Cooyar areas, Scenic Rim Region, Shire of Balonne, Shire of Cherbourg, Somerset Region and the South Burnett Region.
     
  • 12 August (Wednesday) 2009 - Ekka Show Day Holiday - City of Brisbane.
     
• 7 August (Friday) 2009 - Innovation Series - Leading and Enabling Innovation through Information and Communication Technologies - The topic will be explored through presentations by Peter Williams, the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Digital and Steve Vamos, the President of the Society for Knowledge Economics. Tickets are $115 each or $1150 for a corporate table of ten. 11.30pm to 2.00pm at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank. To attend, register online.
   
• 8 August (Saturday) 2009 - Queensland in 1859 Conference - Presented by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland. A conference on aspects of Queensland in 1859. Entry by donation. 10.00am to 3.30pm at Commissariat Store, 115 William St, Brisbane. (See Q150 for more events celebrating Queensland.)
   
• 23 July to 8 August 2009 - Sweeney Todd - Presented by Starlight Theatre Co-op. Tickets are $31.25 for adults and $25.25 for children. 25 Quarry St, Spring Hill. For tickets visit Oztix.
   
• 8 & 9 August 2009 - Pine Rivers Model Train and Hobby Expo - Hosted by the Railway Modeller's Club Queensland featuring model train displays, boats, planes. military dioramas, Warhammer, historical radios, hobby shops and more. Entry is $5 for adults, $10 for a family, $4 for concession and $2 for children. Open Saturday from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, enter off Mecklem St.
   
• 30 July to 9 August 2009 - The Brisbane International Film Festival - The 18th annual festival. Films will be screening at The Regent, The Palace Centro and Australian Cinematheque at GOMA.
   
• 9 August (Sunday) 2009 - Griffith University Open Day - 9.00am to 2.00pm at the Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses. (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
   
• 11 August (Tuesday) 2009 - Q Song Awards 2009 - Unpublished songwriters are invited to enter their songs into one or more of the 23 different song categories. Up to $25,000 in cash and prizes available to win. The winner of each category will also go in the running to win the Song of the Year. 6.30pm to 11.30pm at The Tivoli Theatre, Costin St, Fortitude Valley. (See Q150 for more events celebrating Queensland.)
   
• 15 August (Saturday) 2009 - Redlands Modern Country Music Club Annual Festival - Held at the Redlands MCM Clubhouse, Pinklands Reserve.
   
• 15 to 23 August 2009 - Seniors Week - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community.
   
• 15 to 23 August 2009 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event. (For science groups and links in Brisbane see BCL Science.)
   
• 17 August (Monday) 2009 - Cupcake Day for the RSPCA - Bake some cupcakes and host a party to raise money for the RSPCA. Visit the website for more details or to register. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 17 August to 5 September 2009 - Brisbane Arts Theatre Drama Festival - Incorporating the Interschool Improvisation Competition.
   
• 18 August (Tuesday) 2009 - Thursday's Child - A drama set in Australia during the Great Depression. Based on the novel by Sonia Hartnett. Tickets are $16 each. 7.30pm at the Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland. For tickets contact the box office on 3829 8131 or book online through RPAC.
   
• 19 August (Wednesday) 2009 - UQ Open Days - 3.30pm to 7.30pm at the Ipswich Campus. (For a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia.)
   
• 21 to 23 August 2009 - Brisbane Marathon Festival - Southbank Parklands.
   
• 21 to 23 August 2009 - World Vision 40 Hour Famine - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 22 & 23 August 2009 - Brisbane Relay for Life - An annual fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Teams will take turns walking or running in an 18 hour relay to celebrate life, remember those who have died of cancer and to fight back against the disease. There will also be a candlelight ceremony and entertainment. Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt. For more information visit Relay for Life.
     
• 22 to 28 August 2009 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2009 is Book Safari. (See our BCL page on Book Week.)
   
• 23 August (Sunday) 2009 - UQ Open Days - 9.30am to 3.00pm at the Gatton Campus. (For more open days and career's fairs see Students in Australia: Calendar.)
   
• 23 August (Sunday) 2009 - Redlands Classic Ride - A charity bike ride hosted by the Rotary Club of Redlands Bayside. The courses include 15km, 45km and 75km.
   
• 23 August (Sunday) 2009 - Krishna's Birthday Festival - The event has been celebrated in India for thousands of years. The festival includes music, food, dance, free yoga classes and children's activities. 12.00pm to 6.00pm at Roma St Parklands.
   
• 23 to 28 August 2009 - Brisbane Fashion Festival - The fourth annual fashion festival will be hosted by City Hall and features spring and summer collections from 50 local, national and international designers and retailers in Queensland. Tickets to shows will be available through Qtix.
   
• 23 to 29 August 2009 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
   
• 25 to 30 August 2009 - Country Music Muster - Held at Amamoor via Gympie. (For activities and accommodation see our Sunshine Coast pages.)
   
• 27 to 30 August 2009 - Brisbane International Boat Show - Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank.
   
• 28 August (Friday) 2009 - Daffodil Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
   
• 28 to 31 August 2009 - Brisbane International Boat Show - Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
   
• 29 August (Saturday) 2009 - Pallara State School 50th Anniversary Celebration - Performances from current students and the school choir, market stalls, demonstrations from a local wildlife group and dance studio and more. All past staff and students are welcome. 11.00am to 4.00pm at Pallara State School, 282 Ritchie Rd, Pallara. (See BCL Reunions.)
   
• 29 & 30 August 2009 - Rosewood Quilt Show - The biennial show will feature a display of members' quilts and craft, as well as demonstrations, a silent auction and vendors' stalls. Entry is $5 and all proceeds will go to charity. 9.00am to 4.00pm in the Rosewood Show Hall. For more information email lmretschlag [at] optusnet.com.au
   
• 30 August (Sunday) 2009 - The Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run - Includes a 10km race, 5km walk, a wheelchair race and entertainment at the Ekka showgrounds. With all proceeds going to The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) for skin cancer research.
   
• 30 August (Sunday) 2009 - Kumbartcho Festival - Aims to highlight the natural environment. Reptile show, face painting, rock climbing and more. Free entry. 11.00am to 3.00pm at Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Pine Ct, Eatons Hill.
   
• 30 August (Sunday) 2009 - Annual Rail Workers Reunion and Ipswich Family Open Day - The event recognises the contribution Queensland Rail workers have made to the development of the state. Entry is free for past and present Queensland Rail workers and Ipswich residents (a proof of residency will be required.) (See BCL Reunions.)
   
• 30 August to 5 September 2009 - Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Peaks to Points Festival
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - National Engineering Week Join in some of the many events celebrating the importance of engineering in our community. Events are being held for high school students, community and engineers.
   
• To be confirmed 2009 - Hervey Bay Whale Festival  A week long festival to celebrate the return of the annual migration and extended stay of the humpback whale to the calm waters of Hervey Bay. (See Hervey Bay accommodation.)
   
To be confirmed 2009 - The Great Brisbane Duck Race
 
• See September events in Brisbane & Queensland
   
• Brisbane Exhibitions are now on BCL's Exhibitions & Galleries page

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• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
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• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in August. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
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• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in August.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in August. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
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