Food
Italian eatery Salt Meats Cheese is bringing back its one-night-only vegan feast
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Italian eatery Salt Meats Cheese is bringing back its one-night-only vegan feast

21 Jan 2021

While the name Salt Meats Cheese doesn't exactly scream 'vegan friendly', the team behind the popular stable of Italian restaurants (which boasts locations across Brisbane and on the Gold Coast) is actually well known for its expansive plant-based food offering. This February, SMC's popular all-vegan feasting event – aptly named Soul Meets Cheers – is returning to bring you the ultimate plant-based Italian banquet, for one night only. more

Community
These glow-in-the-dark SUP tours are your next nighttime adventure
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These glow-in-the-dark SUP tours are your next nighttime adventure

21 Jan 2021

The Gold Coast's picture-perfect beaches, scenic waterways and sandy stretches offer a wide variety of water-based activities. There's surfing, kayaking, swimming and for the folks that just like to relax, cat-napping in the sun. If you're searching for something a little bit different to get up to during your free time, we have found one recreational enterprise that will blow your socks off (quite literally, because you won't need them) – glow-in-the-dark SUP tours. more

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What's on in Brisbane this weekend
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What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

21 Jan 2021

Speaking for ourselves, we can't wait for the weekend. While we watch the clock fervently, we have also found the time to hand-pick some fun activities happening around our city. Read on for a few ideas on what you can get up to during your free time this weekend ... more

Exhibitions
Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy
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Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy

19 Jan 2021

From cultivating a punk scene that welcomed The Go-Betweens and The Leftovers to birthing these blokes and fostering a whole new generation of musically gifted talent, it's more than fair to say that Brisbane has had a major impact on Australia's music industry. A pivotal moment for our city's music scene happened between the 70s and 80s, where in suburban halls, corner pubs and bustling clubs, local bands and little-known artists thrived. State Library of Queensland's newest exhibition, Cut Copy, offers a snapshot of this transformative decade dipped in subculture, when artists took a DIY approach to not only music-making, but also music promotion. more

Lap it up – Noosa Summer Swim returns with a jam-packed program to plunge into
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Lap it up – Noosa Summer Swim returns with a jam-packed program to plunge into

19 Jan 2021

Don your togs and get ready to slip, slop, slap and go for gold – Noosa Summer Swim is returning to the ocean on Sunday February 21 for its eighth year. Welcoming water babies, fun-seeking freestylers and competitors with their eyes on the prize, the family-friendly festival takes over Noosa's Main Beach with distances for every ability – all you have to do is jump in! more

Community
Get moving and groovin' with free fitness classes at West Village's Wellness Week
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Get moving and groovin’ with free fitness classes at West Village’s Wellness Week

14 Jan 2021

"New year, new me" is a mantra we usually tell ourselves to help us hop on the health bandwagon come January 1. The beginning of the year is typically filled with plenty of exercise classes, green juices and trying to avoid anything that contains too much sugar. Though, usually by mid-January, our will power starts to slip (and so do our hands into a bag of chips). To help you keep the momentum going, West Village has partnered with Goodlife Health Clubs Australia for a Wellness Week filled with fun workouts and nutritional workshops – from bootcamp and yoga to informational sessions and beyond. The bonus? It's all free! more

Food
Get ready for the new year – five unmissable events for 2021
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Get ready for the new year – five unmissable events for 2021

23 Dec 2020

We won’t go on about 2020, except to say that we are expecting this year to be an absolute cracker (even if only by comparison). Luckily for us, there’s a next-level line-up of events hitting our shores in 2021, including both rescheduled shows and brand-new creations from some of the nation’s best event producers. Live events look like they're back and better than ever! more

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Emma Dean
Growing up in an environment where music and performance were celebrated meant I had the freedom and support to explore my wild creative urges from a young age. ~ Emma Dean more
Exhibitions
Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel
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Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel

17 Dec 2020

Everyone deals with break-ups differently – some of us mainline ice-cream, some of us watch The Notebook on repeat, some of us cyber-stalk our exes with a precision that would make ASIO proud and some of us set fire to every earthly possession that our lover has left behind. There are no hard and fast rules for mourning the end of a relationship, but there is a certain catharsis that comes from ridding yourself of everything that reminds you of your past paramour. Turning the concept of “filling a garbage bag with your ex’s stuff and literally dumping it on the street” into art is QT Hotel – because the reverse-cupids there have cooked up a concept designed to help you heal (but make it cute). Introducing Heartbreak Hotel, a pop-up exhibition where you can submit your relationship relics in the name of documenting love lost. more

Food
World-renowned chef, author and much-loved foodie Yotam Ottolenghi is coming to Queensland
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World-renowned chef, author and much-loved foodie Yotam Ottolenghi is coming to Queensland

17 Dec 2020

While we may have been starved of events this year, 2021 is set to simulate our senses with a calendar jam-packed with tempting offerings. In event news that is sure to get tongues wagging, worldwide culinary sensation Yotam Ottolenghi has announced he will be touring Australia next year. With Yotam promising to spill some coveted cooking tips and industry stories, you can bank on this being one spicy session. more

Exhibitions
Get to know contemporary Queensland artist Madeleine Kelly at QAGOMA's Open Studio
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Get to know contemporary Queensland artist Madeleine Kelly at QAGOMA’s Open Studio

17 Dec 2020

Every four months, QAGOMA invites a new artist to share their studio practice and provide insights into how they work as part of its riveting Open Studio program. It's like speed dating, but instead of meeting potential romantic partners, you're being introduced to a new (and extremely talented) artist. From now until January 31 2021, gallery-goers can get to know Queensland artist Madeleine Kelly by getting a behind-the-scenes look into her artistic processes. more

Music
Live and lush – catch songstress Emma Dean in an intimate one-off performance at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Live and lush – catch songstress Emma Dean in an intimate one-off performance at Brisbane Powerhouse

17 Dec 2020

We know we’ve harped on about how much we missed live music during lockdown, but the fact bears repeating – nothing compares to the spontaneity, joy and pure entertainment of seeing artists do their thing in person. One performer who really embodies the spirit of live entertainment is Emma Dean, a multifaceted Brisbane artist who will sing, play and work her way into your heart with her repertoire of pure folk gems. Performing for one night only at Brisbane Powerhouse on Saturday January 30, Emma is set to bring her intimate stage show to life again – and it’s sure to dazzle you. more

Food
Say sayonara to 2020 at Treasury Brisbane's stellar New Year's Eve soirees
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Say sayonara to 2020 at Treasury Brisbane’s stellar New Year’s Eve soirees

10 Dec 2020

Most people are looking forward to Christmas around this time of year, but if you're anything like us, you've got your eyes (and heart) set on New Year's Eve. Although the sky won't be full of fireworks this year, there are still a bunch of sparkling affairs happening around town, with some of the best courtesy of Treasury Brisbane. From riverside parties at the city's new overwater bar to Asian-inspired feasts at much-loved inner-city eateries – there's plenty to keep you entertained whilst you wait for the clock to strike midnight. more

Food
Kick off 2021 with a bang at these stellar New Year's Eve celebrations at Portside Wharf
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Kick off 2021 with a bang at these stellar New Year’s Eve celebrations at Portside Wharf

09 Dec 2020

After the year we've endured, New Year's Eve 2020 is going to be one for the record books. So you can celebrate with delicious eats, sparkling sips and some truly killer live entertainment, Portside Wharf has got a huge line-up of events happening around the riverside precinct. From lavish Italian feasts and Mediterranean banquets to spirited seafood soirees and cheerful meals paired with live music, there's something for every type of reveller. more

Film
Strap in to watch some turbo-charged flicks at Motorcycles on Screen at GOMA
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Strap in to watch some turbo-charged flicks at Motorcycles on Screen at GOMA

03 Dec 2020

When it comes to motorcycles on the big screen, there are plenty of iconic scenes that will get your motor running. Arnold Schwarzenegger straddling the 1991 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Mel Gibson tearing up the outback on the Yamaha R1 in the Australian cult classic Mad Max and Marlon Brando cementing his status as a cultural icon on his Triumph Thunderbird in The Wild One all come to mind. So you can relive all of these golden movie moments, GOMA is screening a bunch of your favourite fast-paced motorcycle films from Saturday November 28 to Sunday April 25, as part of its curated cinema program, Motorcycles on Screen. This mini film festival is sure to satisfy movie-loving motor-heads with an interest in speedy beasts. more

Comedy
Dine, drink and be merry – Portside Wharf is full of feasts and festive fun this Christmas
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Dine, drink and be merry – Portside Wharf is full of feasts and festive fun this Christmas

02 Dec 2020

The trees are up, the lights are twinkling and advent calendar chocolate is getting quickly devoured every morning – the most wonderful time of the year is here! So you can immerse yourself in the festive vibes, riverside dining and shopping destination Portside Wharf has got a smorgasbord of merry events – from Christmas Day feasts and live entertainment to special giveaways and even a few super-cute angels roaming around. more

Food
From fancy feasts to the finest at-home spreads – Treasury Brisbane has all of your festive dining covered (yule log included)
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From fancy feasts to the finest at-home spreads – Treasury Brisbane has all of your festive dining covered (yule log included)

26 Nov 2020

December 25 is mere weeks away, festive folks! There’s no finer way to celebrate Christmas than at Treasury Brisbane, with the inner-city gem boasting an array of mouth-watering fare and joyful festivities this silly season. Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas Day feast, need someone to take care of cooking for you, or you want to throw one impressive office party that your co-workers will never forget, the team at Treasury Brisbane has got plenty of merriment up its sleeves. more