The Golden Sans Project photographs bare Gold Coast’s charms
06 Mar 2014In its new photographic exhibition, The Golden Sans Project uncovers the typography that adorns the Gold Coast’s urban and residential edifices. more
Love Your Local Markets every first Friday
06 Mar 2014As 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
The Redlands Roaming Weekend List
06 Mar 2014Made for days spent weaving through streets by car and waterways by boat, the Redlands is a charming and relaxed pocket of coastal towns just half an hour southeast of bustling Brisbane. This weekend we’re getting back to our colonial roots, discovering the heritage trails of the area, and letting our curiosity lead us to roam unknown islands. more
Drop in while Michael Cook and John Stafford talk art
06 Mar 2014Lovers of photography and fine arts can settle in for an evening of art speak from 7:00 pm on Sunday March 10, via Flying Arts Web TV. more
Neil Finn brings Dizzy Heights to town
06 Mar 2014The charismatic crowd pleaser whose talents have reached multiple generations, Neil Finn is returning to Brisbane on Friday March 7 to light up QPAC’s Concert Hall. Following the release of Neil’s third solo album, Dizzy Heights, the energetic artist will bring his new songs, along with his repertoire of older favourites, to Brisbane for one night. Taken under our country’s proverbial wing as an honourary Australian for decades now, the singer-songwriter will be representing each era of his extensive career through his song selections on the night. Utah-based rock and folk singer Joshua James will be joining Neil on the tour, in time to release his first album From The Top of Willamette Mountain. Described as distinctly American with a subtle grunge-rock drive, Joshua will treat Australian fans to the sounds of his fragile vocals and genre-challenging songwriting. You can pick… more
Be saturated by the colours of Marisa Purcell
06 Mar 2014Stemming from a fascination with the illusory voids created between splashes of brilliant colours in artworks, Marisa Purcell brings fresh vibrancy to Edwina Corlette Gallery. By experiencing the artworks of Marisa Purcell, a viewer can become privy to the ghostly forms that hide within her canvases – in between the bold splashes of colour that first catch your eye. Describing the voids as liminal spaces, Marisa considers these places active zones in which the artist and viewer can interact beyond the constraints of time and physical space. Drawing examples from artists of the past, who similarly exploited the power of paint to exemplify spiritual sensation, Marisa creates her unique works that negate the need for a specified subject matter. The artist’s instinctive and experimental works will be exhibited at Brunswick Street’s Edwina Corlette Gallery from March 11–29. more
The Bribie Island Birdwatching Weekend List
27 Feb 2014Each time our resident kookaburra fluffs up its wings and lets out its morning chuckle upon our fence, we stop and stare and inch quietly closer. If we spot an owl on our evening jog, we are similarly entranced and rendered silent. This weekend, why not turn this instinctive spying on birds into a purposeful event, rather than simply one of chance. more
Artslink Queensland opens new gallery in Teneriffe
27 Feb 2014Mr. Rush Espresso Bar gets a new buddy this weekend, with the opening of Artslink Queensland’s new gallery space in Teneriffe. more
Between Two Worlds presents music from beyond
27 Feb 2014If travels abroad are a distant prospect on a faraway horizon right now, walk your itchy feet down to the Judith Wright Centre and immerse yourself in the sounds of other cities. more
Make your suburb sparkle on Clean Up Australia Day
27 Feb 2014Snap on your rubber gloves and prepare to gentrify your neck of the woods when Clean Up Australia Day takes place on Sunday March 2. more
Surfers Paradise Festival prepares to launch
27 Feb 2014Converging on the shores of the Gold Coast’s beachfront from April 2–26, Surfers Paradise Festival 2014 is preparing to kick things off with its Launch It celebrations. more
Mikhael Paskalev jiggles into Alhambra Lounge
27 Feb 2014Get your tighty whities on and those lengthy limbs poised – it’s time to dance up a storm when everyone’s favourite Norwegian-Bulgarian takes to the Alhambra Lounge stage next Tuesday March 4. The loveable muso will be performing radio favourites ‘I Spy’ and ‘Jive Babe’ alongside Sydney ladies Little May. The sharp mover has already nailed sold-out gigs across America and the UK, giving him ample time to perfect those sweet Risky Business-inspired dance moves. Catch this ridiculously fun show before Mikhael releases his album What’s Life Without Losers nationally on Friday March 7. more
Photography project prompts reflection of The Little Things
27 Feb 2014The Little Things project aims to encourage gratitude through the art of photography. more
Dudes of Doo-Wop drops in to Brisbane City Hall
27 Feb 2014Bop along to Brisbane City Hall on Tuesday March 4 to hear Dudes of Doo-Wop create mid-century classics in chorus. more
Fight off the fits at Brisbane Comedy Festival
20 Feb 2014Those in the habit of disguising their real laughs with more publicly appropriate ones will be put to the test when the Brisbane Comedy Festival 2014 arrives in town. more
Trace: Performance and its Documents revealed at GOMA
20 Feb 2014From Saturday February 22 to Sunday July 27, GOMA will present an exhibition that explores the relationship between performance and the documents surrounding it. more
Gudirr Gudirr combines storytelling and dance
20 Feb 2014In a limited series of dynamic performances, Gudirr Gudirr brings political and personal stories of indigenous Australians to Brisbane Powerhouse audiences. more
Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery opens in Kedron Substation
20 Feb 2014Workshop and exhibition hub Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery is making a move from its Camp Hill residence to Kedron Substation No. 8 in Wooloowin. more
The End of Summer Weekend List
20 Feb 2014There are only eight days left of Queensland summer, and while the past week has been a particularly steamy affair, we’re once more hesitant to let go of this magical time of year. Even though we know that, locally, we’ll still be grinning and bearing through the odd 30-degree day come winter (thanks climate change!), here’s a few ways to make the most of the last official days of the sunny season. more
Flickerfest 2014 strikes Brisbane’s big screens
20 Feb 2014The 23rd Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2014 has hit the road. A brilliant line-up of films will be putting Brisbane bums on seats from Thursday February 27 to Saturday March 1. more