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Below are in no particular order are links to event sites, things-to-do/see, etc that don't really fit in the context of the 'calendar'. See also the links page.

• gig/venue guides inc. street mags » yourgigs.com.au » musicsa.com.au » Rip It Up Magazine » dB Magazine » yourbars.com.au » Adelaide Live Comedy » Punk Network » Adelaide Goths » inside metal » SPRACI world clubbing/gig/party information (includes Adelaide) » Upcoming.org » Local Live Adelaide » yourrestaurants.com.au. » south australian events
• open mic/spoken word nights » Higher Ground (various open mic events several nights a week) » Open Mic Australia » Gaslight Tavern » Jive (Spoke N Slurred : Every second month or so) » The Gov » The Lizard Lounge (Last Thursday of the month, 7-9pm) »  Grace Emily (Billy Bob's BBQ Jam) » Friendly Street Poets » Coopers Ale House more... » The Tin Cafe (the odd poetry gig)
• annual festivals and such » Supernova Pop Culture Expo » Adelaide Fringe Festival » Big Day Out » Schützenfest, Adelaide » Adelaide Festival (includes the Festival of Arts and the Festival of Ideas) » The Falls Festival » Sexpo - Australian Sexpo Exhibition (Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane) » The Idea's Festival, Brisbane Australia - The Ideas Festival is an open public event, drawing new audiences into the celebration, discussion and debate of ideas and innovation. [alternative web address]. I recommend checking out the Archives which include highlights and transcripts from previous festivals.
• cinema, film & tv » Adelaide University Film Society - weekly films, weekends away, competitions, end of year bash » Pub Cinema - several pubs do it, eg. Royal Oak, Grace Emily, etc » yourmovies.com.au - Australian movie/cinema guide » Moonlight Cinema » yourtv.com.au - Australian television guide
• in pursuit of fine beverages... » mini list of venues » Adelaide Uni Stein Club: - beer tasting/appreciation, brewery tours.
• The word wrestling federation - is committed to setting up an annual Australian National Poetry Slam series (and to one day being sued by the World Wildlife Fund). A Poetry Slam is an audience-judged performance poetry competition. The WWF is a Team Slam - this means poets compete as a team, performing solo, duo, trio or ensemble (all four poets) pieces to the audience.
• Club Necromancy
• Higher Ground (gallery, open mic, performance, quiz, games, more...)
• SA Skeptics' public lectures - first Wednesday of every even numbered month, Unley Community Centre at 7pm (check the website to confirm these details/make a booking).
• Friendly Street Poets
• Leo Drinks - an annual tradition. This page tells you everything you need to know about Leo Drinks...
• WOWW - What's on Where for Women
• Adelaide Uni Media Association: ua.ude.edialeda@amua (*) - media studies, social events, drinking
• Adelaide University Writing Club
• Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA) - Providing support and encouraging the playing and recording of innovative and original music and facilitating collaboaration between non-lyric composers to collaborate with lyricists, etc.
• Get away to Lower Eyre Peninsula and stay at the beautifully restored Tapley's House
• Join a flash mob... or if you're inspired create your own! [flash mob groups & links | definition].
• Auroma runs workshops and demos for making nice smelly skin care and 'stuff'.
• Independent Arts Foundation literature/film clubs plus special events.
• croquet
• adelaide thinkers in residence
• south australian writers centre
• media resource centre
• WEA Adult Education - courses for fun, to eliminate boredom, increase skills and/or enhance your resume.