Santa may very well be making his list and checking it twice, but the elves’ conservative creations have nothing on the innovative and independent wares on offer at the first Renegade Design Market this Saturday December 7. more
Throughout December, Brisbane’s residents will hear the chorus of carollers, the jingle of bells and – if they’re really good – perhaps the pitter of reindeer hooves on their rooftops. more
Each year, we start the festive period with good intentions – to bestow our recipients thoughtful Christmas gifts that they will cherish for years to come. Unfortunately, the year rushes by and our shopping experiences often end up more mad-dash than careful perusing. more
The silly season is slinking closer, and while your purchasing style of late may have been a tad thrill, we’re guessing that Christmas list of gifts for friends and family has not yet been sensibly completed. more
Challenge yourself to a whole weekend (or at least one day) of bicycle-only transportation. Here's a few tips for making the journey as smooth as possible. more
Tell Santa he’s been made redundant and take your Christmas sack down to The Finders Keepers Markets this weekend for two glorious days of pottering and procuring. more
Thrusting itself into the heart of West End, the new Boundary Street Markets brings growers, producers, artisans and designers to the central street space. more
South Bank has a new market, bringing its eclectic sidewalk stalls, talented musicians and the promise of quirky treasures to the riverside precinct each weekend. more
After a head-turning stint amongst the frivolity of Brisbane Festival, The Pop-Up Hotel is set to call Northshore Containerval Festival home for one weekend in November. more
Some things just can’t be contained, and, on Saturday November 2, Northshore Containerval Festival is set to step out of hiding. Set alongside Hamilton’s sunny banks, the new festival will see a collection of shipping containers transformed into cafes, shops and galleries for three weekends. more
Coming to Hamilton from November 2–16, the Northshore Containerval Festival will bring an inspiring blend of cultural celebrations to the banks of the Brisbane River. more
Weekends can flash by so quickly that we can sometimes wonder if the day happened at all. This Sunday, we’re planning a slow-moving day filled with chats with farmers, kneading dough, turning pages and making new friends. more
Don’t be late to The Feast – the world’s biggest for-good dinner party, which begins at 7:00 pm on Friday October 18. One day of each year, thousands of people around the world come together to dine and to answer a question. Hosting a dinner party and participating in The Feast is easy – first invite your friends, pick a question from the three curated options on The Feast’s website, plan your dinner (you can find meal suggestions on the site too), dig in and share your answer using the hashtag #feast2013. more
On Sunday October 20, Coorparoo State School will host Coorparoo Carnival, bringing all the liveliness of a classic carnival to the southern suburb. Featuring rides for all age groups, auctions, raffles, student artworks and a gourmet food and wine area – including fare from Mons Ban Sabai, Blue Gulabi Indian Curry, La Linea Caffe and Baskin Robbins, alongside usual festival favourites – the day will conclude with a fireworks display at 6:30 pm. There’ll also be stalls selling cakes, slices, jams, crafts, vintage clothes, and secondhand toys and books. Crowds will be kept entertained by baby animals, bowling, showbags, lob-a-choc and face painting throughout the day. more
The specific joy of rising before the sun to hunt out a rare vintage item, a unique piece of furniture, or a record collection at a 1970s price is one that is hard to trounce. more
While these days, a soda fountain may more closely resemble the soft drink dispenser found at greasy food joints, from the early-to-mid 20th century, a soda fountain was a single-spouted hand pump set atop the bar at pharmacies and ice-cream parlours. more
Take your green heart on down to Carindale this weekend for a bit of inspiration, education and innovation in sustainable living. more
From 5:00–9:00 pm on Friday October 4, the Winn Street Spring Twilight Bazaar will bring music, street food and fashion to Fortitude Valley’s lively laneway. more
An intense collision of bric-a-brac, loot and treasure is bound for West End as part of Brisbane Fringe Festival on Saturday September 14. more
Combining food, music and seaside frivolity, the Celebrate Redcliffe Festival launches September 14–15. Redcliffe’s annual two-day festival will begin with its Sunset Fiesta, on Saturday September 14 in Charlish Park at 4:00 pm. Throughout the festival, Redcliffe Parade will be filled with live music, roving entertainment and fireworks, to which diners at nearby restaurants will receive front row seats. Having recently returned from Europe, chef Matt Golinski will be in the kitchen to celebrate the region’s festivities, while footballer Billy Moore will be sharing his award-winning pizza recipes in a cooking demonstration. more
