You can use the ability to override the shortcode parameters with the query parameters, to design your own views, either by taxonomy, or by date ranges. In this example the shortcode states Sydney. Clicking on a link will override that specification with another place name.
Fri 7th May 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | Regular Friday Night Get together at Earls Juke Joint 407 King St, Newtown 2042 |