Drink
Revel in the flavours of the Rainbow Region at Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival
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Revel in the flavours of the Rainbow Region at Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

From May 17 to 26, the heroed home of produce, eateries and arts is hosting Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival for another year. Curated by legendary chef Louis Tikaram (Stanley, Longrain), the ten-day event is toasting to Byron’s colourful community, creatives and cuisine with a delicious lineup full of foodie affairs, plus plenty more. Here’s what you need to know … more

Comedy
No joke – Brisbane Comedy Festival has just released $24 tickets for 24 hours
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No joke – Brisbane Comedy Festival has just released $24 tickets for 24 hours

Brisbane Comedy Festival is just around the corner, with more than 100 funny folk set to roll into town to deliver a stellar program of side-splitting shows from April 16 to May 26. To kick off the countdown to the month-long chuckle-fest, audiences are being treated to flash sale of $24 tickets, available for just 24 hours. You'll need swift fingers to secure these bargain belly laughs – here's how. more


The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Dr Naomi Koh Belic
As we see more science events across the country, there needs to be a continued focus on making them free for community, ensuring they are in accessible venues and having Auslan interpreters ... ~ Dr Naomi Koh Belic more
Current Events
Australian art icon Lindy Lee AO is coming to The Calile Hotel in new partnership with the National Gallery of Australia
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Australian art icon Lindy Lee AO is coming to The Calile Hotel in new partnership with the National Gallery of Australia

It looks like you won’t have to take a trip to Canberra to experience the National Gallery of Australia's (NGA) revered collection of art and events. Artist Lindy Lee AO is coming to Brisbane this month for an evening at The Calile Hotel, marking the start of its exciting new partnership with the NGA. This new collaboration is set to bring Brisbane unprecedented access to internationally renowned artists – beyond the traditional gallery walls. Here’s what you need to know … more

Drink
Experience QAGOMA’s latest exhibition after dark at Fairy Tales Up Late
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Experience QAGOMA’s latest exhibition after dark at Fairy Tales Up Late

Each season, art aficionados and amateurs alike descend upon the QAGOMA precinct for the rare chance to wander the galleries after hours. The latest Up Late is taking you on a journey into the wondrous world of Fairy Tales. Over two nights – Friday March 15 and 16 – the enchanting exhibition will be joined by magical music, theatre and drop-in workshops, headlined by Maple Glider and Methyl Ethel. Here’s what not to miss at this cultural night out … more

Markets
Sip, snack, shop and party after dark at James St Up Late tonight
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Sip, snack, shop and party after dark at James St Up Late tonight

Attention all shoppers and night owls – James St Up Late is dishing out the details on its anticipated 12th edition, which is set to take place tonight, Thursday March 14. This the once-a-year event will see the glamorous promenade light up the night, with 90 businesses keeping their doors open later than normal to offer unmissable shopping incentives, while visiting designers will be hosting activations at some of the strip's best boutiques. Oh, and there'll be 1000 covetable goodie bags up for grabs as well. Here's what's on the cards for James St Up Late's 2024 edition ... more

Free
Make World Science Festival Brisbane a family affair with the fascinating fun of these kid-approved events
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Make World Science Festival Brisbane a family affair with the fascinating fun of these kid-approved events

There are just a few sleeps left until World Science Festival Brisbane is back for another year of weird, wild and wonderful talks, exhibitions and events. Alongside debates on astrophysics and musings on Mars, the festival is home to a whole suite of brain-tingling events geared towards the curious minds of little scientists. From March 15 – 24, kids of all ages are invited to delve into the world of science with deep-dive chats, live experiments and interactive artworks. Here’s your guide to the family-friendly events you and your little one won’t want to miss at World Science Festival 2024. more

Community
Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane's first-ever Affordable Art Fair
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Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane’s first-ever Affordable Art Fair

In case you missed the memo – globally renowned accessible-art phenomenon Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brisbane for the very first time from May 9–12. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled four-day art fiesta, which will give Queensland art aficionados and budding collectors the chance to explore and purchase original works from some of Australia's most exciting artists in a relaxed and convivial setting, with prices starting from as little as $100. Thought an original piece was completely out of reach? Think again! more

Sport
Treasury Vegas Footy
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Say “Viva Las Vegas!” with a night of footy and food at Treasury Brisbane

For the first time ever, NRL kicks off its season on American soil under the bright lights of Las Vegas. Since everything tends to be bigger in America, Treasury Brisbane's LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar is celebrating the first game of the premiership with a super-sized watch party, filled with moreish American-inspired dishes, ice-cold tipples and, of course, all of the live footy action on the big screens. more

Drink
Grab a slice and meet the brewer at Woodfired Fridays x 10 Toes Brewing
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Grab a slice and meet the brewer at Woodfired Fridays x 10 Toes Brewing

Every Friday afternoon, locals descend on Treasury Brisbane's open-air Hotel Courtyard to sip and snack at Woodfired Fridays – the ultimate knock-off spot where piping-hot pizzas, moreish snacks and ice-cold drinks are served up to the tune of live entertainment. On Friday March 1, craft-beer enthusiasts are in for a treat with a special edition of Woodfired Fridays to feature award-wining young-gun brewer Josh Batten, the hops maestro at famed Sunshine Coast brewery, 10 Toes Brewing. more

Intuitive floating orbs to Mars missions – meet the minds behind World Science Festival Brisbane's must-see events
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Intuitive floating orbs to Mars missions – meet the minds behind World Science Festival Brisbane’s must-see events

The countdown to the 2024 World Science Festival Brisbane is on, with some of the world's greatest thinkers, dreamers and storytellers to descend on Brisbane from March 15–24 to push boundaries, fuel conversation and take science out of laboratories and into the streets. This year, the festival is rolling out the red carpet for some big-name science stars and international guests to help our minds decode everything from artificial intelligence to life on Mars. Here's a rundown of who's coming to town. more

Community
Festival of Outback Opera is back for another year of sensational vocals and spectacular views
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Festival of Outback Opera is back for another year of sensational vocals and spectacular views

Few experiences can rival the magnificence of opera – but the vast and vibrant landscapes of rural Queensland might just do it. From 14 – 20 May, Opera Queensland will be hitting the road and bringing its music masterpieces to the outback towns of Longreach and Winton. Headlined by the likes of Kate Miller-Heidke and internationally renowned vocalists, the Festival of Outback Opera and its packed program of community and culture is one both opera aficionados and amateurs won’t want to miss. more

Dance
Three acrobats and a violinist captivate crowds in Circa's hometown premiere of What Will Have Been
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Three acrobats and a violinist captivate crowds in Circa’s hometown premiere of What Will Have Been

In celebration of its milestone 20th anniversary, world-renowned performing-arts powerhouse Circa is taking circus mastery to dizzying new levels with a special hometown premiere of its international hit What Will Have Been. Following a sell-out tour across France, the must-see show – which has been dubbed the most challenging ever for Circa performers – will captivate Brisbane audiences with a limited season at QPAC from March 13–17. more