The start of the Chinese New Year is always a cause for celebration. Bringing together the most vibrant aspects of Chinese culture, the Kung-Fusion Night Market will show off all the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic Asian market. more
The current food-truck phenomenon has diners momentarily out of restaurants and onto the street, experiencing kitchens on wheels and tasting food that may be new to their palates. more
Bring a keen eye and a passion for books to the largest second-hand booksale event in the world, kicking off in South Brisbane this weekend. more
If you’ve earmarked GOMA’s breathtaking new exhibition Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion as a must-see, you’d best add its accompanying pop-up shop as a must-buy. more
We go to The Falls Music & Arts Festival for the music. But when the sun is bashing down on our heads and there’s a long wait between bands, then we must look elsewhere for entertainment … more
The cobbled streets of Stanley Street Plaza will be filled with the Christmas spirit this month as local artisans showcase their wares. more
Side-step the mass-produced gifts and share in the love of hand-made and hand-crafted gifts this festive season. Knowing that someone has put heart and hands into making a present makes it a particularly special gift to give and receive. more
The Green Heart Fair is a bi-annual event promoting sustainable living and giving eco-friendly tips as well as hosting fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. more
We know the anticipation of another long weekend is almost too overwhelming to sit still at your computer, but spare a few minutes and you’ll be rewarded with our picks for the best ways to spend the Labour Day long weekend in Brisbane. more
A new market to add to your weekend itinerary, the Renegade Design Market will pop up on the rooftop of Design College Australia in Fortitude Valley this Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Devoted to showcasing the work of up-and-coming students and well-known local creatives, the market will see craft and design converge at the rooftop site. One-of-a-kind items featuring traditional printmaking techniques, including vintage letterpress printing, will be on display, as well as unique designs from stall holders such as Design Montage, Deadwood Creative and Laura Strange. Other designers include Clone Designs, Straight Jacket Press, Orange Sherbet, Shelbyville, Fly Peacock and Meekz Contemporary Jewellery. The market will run as part of the college’s annual Open Day, May 31. You can find a list of the market traders here. more
A vibrant collection of vintage pieces will be on display for bowerbirds to rummage through at the Vintage & Designer Markets inside Ric’s Bar this Saturday May 24. more
Get your gumboots, gardening gloves and green thumbs ready for Woodford Folk Festival’s annual three-day festival-cum-working bee, The Planting. more
Get ready to don your boat shoes and Breton-striped t-shirt for the Festival of Sails at Redcliffe. more
Those of us with piled-up plates and food in the fridge have plenty to be thankful for. Not only should we be counting our blessings for having enough fodder to fill our bellies, but we should also be offering a metaphorical high-five to the farmers who have worked tirelessly to bring the goods from paddock to plate. more
As the sun sets on the first Friday of each month, Hawthorne’s Love Your Local Markets transforms Hawthorne Park into a food-filled sanctuary. From 4:00–8:30 pm on Friday March 7, the first Love Your Local Twilight Markets will bring the finger-licking offerings of That BBQ Joint, JAMROC Jamaican Jerk Chicken, The Pasta Cruiser, Mr Kalamari, Goat Pie Guy, Oi Taco, the Turkish gozleme stall, Grumpy’s Bar and Glenburger to the picturesque setting. The bike-, pup- and child-friendly event will also share the sweet delights of Decadently Whipped and Hett’s n Ice Shaved Ice to the people of Hawthorne. You can pick up a take-home treat for friends from Smoke & Roast, Berry Good Jam & Chutney, and Lime Cart Pantry – while gourmet delicacies for your canine pals will be available from Doozi Delitz and Furry Gourmet. more
Those who savour the subtle crackle of sounds being spun under a needle can treat their auditory systems to some new vinyl at the Brisbane Record Fair this Saturday February 8. more
We might live in a country where our government is skeptical of the ever-changing conditions of our climate and environment, but luckily there’s people the world over championing the green message. more
Things are getting frosty in Sunnybank Hills, with the popping up of its Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink. more
Enjoy some fresh air as you peruse the one-off goods of local artists at the Valley Christmas Markets. more
If your child-like sense of Christmas spirit remains strong, or you’re looking to rekindle your festive flame, head along to Brisbane’s jolliest events of the season. more
