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Feeling overwhelmed? 😖 We’ve got you covered. In this jam-packed newsletter, we’re bringing you time management hacks to juggle studies, work, and social life like a pro. Discover the top skills employers are craving – and how to get them. We’ll share 10 tips to stretch your student budget and avoid debt. Plus, get ready for the weekend with the best events, markets, and activities to conquer boredom. We’ve even got delicious recipes and binge-worthy shows for the ultimate weekend in. And don’t forget to cheer on your favorite Brisbane teams – we have the full schedule inside!
Ready to level up your life? Let’s dive in! 🏊♀️
7 Time Management Tips for Students
Exams looming? Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t let time slip through your fingers. Discover 7 essential time management tips to boost productivity, reduce stress, and conquer university life. From creating a life schedule to avoiding procrastination, these strategies will empower you to excel in your studies and still have a life. Read More
What’s Happening
🎵 Live Music
Fri 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM | LAB Rave Edition Ft Ruby Trance [SYD] + ENN [MEL] | Bunker Nightclub, Fortitude Valley | ~$39 | Link
Sat 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | DISCO LOCO – Brisbane’s Craziest Silent Disco Tour! | The Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank | ~$32 | Link
Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | SoSo’s x Foster & Black Sober Rave | Foster & Black Specialty Coffee Roastery, Fortitude Valley | $15 | Link
Sun 4:00 PM | St Peters Performer of the Year | Concerto Final 2024 | St Peters Lutheran College, PAC—Dron Auditorium | ~$5 | Link
😋 Food
Fri – Sun 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Moreton Bay Festival | Moreton Bay | $27.50 | Link
Fri 5:00 PM | Friday Night Bites | Giffin Park, Coorparoo | Free | Link
Fri – Sat 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | BITE Markets | Nolan Drive, Morayfield | $3 | Link
Sat-Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sirromet: Winery Experiences (Wine Flights & Tasting) | Mt Cotton | ~$30 | Link
🎾 Sports
Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Fitness Cartel Oxley Open Weekend | Fitness Cartel Health Clubs Oxley – 24/7 Gym | Free | Link
🎭 Culture
Fri – Sat 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Brisbane City Walking Tour: Past and Present | Museum of Brisbane | ~$32 | Link
Fri 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | So You Think You Know Music? | Fitzys Loganholme | ~$17 | Link
Fri – Sun 7:30 PM | Dopamine Land | Uptown, 91 Queen St, Brisbane City| ~$30 | Link
Sat 10:00 AM | David Bowie: The Last Temptation of Christ, Twin Peaks | Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A | ~$10 | Link
Sat 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM | OASIS Saturdays – Boat Party | City Botanic Gardens River Hub| ~$34 | Link
Sat 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM| Brisbane Lucha Fantastica Cantina Brawl (Mexican Wrestling Family Show) | Superordinary, Hamilton | ~$25 | Link
Sat-Sun 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Snow4Dogs | Westfield, North Lakes | ~$24 | Link
Sat-Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses | Queensland Art Gallery, South Brisbane | ~$29 | Link
Sat-Sun 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM | SparkLab | Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Level 1 | ~$16 | Link
Sat-Sun 8:00 PM | Emo VS Anime XL – Emo Night Brisbane | The Brightside Brisbane, Fortitude Valley | ~$11 | Link
Sun 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM | OASIS SUNDAYS | City Botanic Gardens River Hub | ~$18 | Link
🙌 For Free!
Fri 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Gilly’s Line Dancing | Osbourne Hotel, Fortitude Valley | Free | Link
Sat 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Learn to maintain your bike for free (women only) | Mulbeam Park, Boondall | Free | Link
Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Hiromi Tango | Adelaide Street Pavilion Level 3, City Hall | Free | Link
Sat 11:00 AM | Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2024 | 47 Galsworthy St, Holland Park West | Free | Link
Sat 3:30 PM | Last Night: Blak Day Out | King St, Bowen Hills | Free | Link
Top Skills for Grads and College Students
College is a transformative journey where you gain knowledge, but it’s also where you develop essential skills that will shape your future. From mastering time management to embracing diversity awareness, these skills will empower you to thrive in college and beyond. Read More
Market Guide
🍅 *West End Market | Davies Park, West End | Sat 6am-1pm | Link
🫛 *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Fri 5-9pm | Link
🍇 *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Sat 10am-9pm | Link
🍠 *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Sun 9am-4pm | Link
🍉 *Riverside Markets | Cnr Alice & Albert St, City | Sun 8am-3pm | Link
🥔 *Kelvin Grove Village Markets | QUT Urban Village | Sat 6am-1pm | Link
🍌 *Rocklea Markets | 385 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea | Sat 6am-12pm | Link
🍏 Jan Powers Market | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm | Sat 6am-12pm | Link
🍋🟩 Powerhouse Farmers Market | Lamington St, Newfarm | Sat 6am-12pm | Link
🥭 *Northey St Organic Markets | 54 Northey St, Windsor | Sun 6am-11am | Link
Weekend Ideas
Do you have a recommendation you want to share with Scoop readers? Submit your best ideas here and it may be featured in next week’s list.
👩🍳 | Cook | Vegetarian Burger | Link
👀 | Watch | The Umbrella Academy | Link
👂 | Listen | The Happiness Lab | Link
🧑🎓 | Learn | How to Speak so That People Want to Listen | Link
10 Money Management Tips for College Students
College life often comes with financial challenges. Juggling tuition, bills, and social life on a limited budget can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry! This guide is packed with practical tips to help you take control of your money and thrive financially during your college years. Read more
Brisbane’s Favourite Teams – upcoming matches!
🐎 | Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Fri 8:00 PM | Tix | Watch (Rugby League)
🦁 | Brisbane Lions v Essendon Bombers | Sat 7:30 PM | The Gabba, Woolloongabba QLD | Tix | Watch (AFL)
Weather
August 22 – 28, 2024
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