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late-night christmas shopping brisbane
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Stay up for some late-night festive shopping

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

Exhibitions
CROSS-STITCH: Thunderbox at Metro Arts
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CROSS-STITCH: Thunderbox opens at Metro Arts

Polishing off a successful year at Metro Arts, CROSS-STITCH: Thunderbox exhibits from December 6–7. The two-night immersive exhibition, curated by Britt Guy, is site-specific to Metro Arts, and will feature a collection of interactive and live artworks and performances. Experience art in its many forms as created by the participating artists, including Zane Trow, Robert Millett, Lenine Bourke, M’ck Mckeague, Matthew Day, Andrew Tuttle, Edwina Lunn, Gerwyn Davies, Nathan Stoneham and Thomas Quirk. Each work is said to be a conversation between an experimental artist, an Australian community and Brisbane audiences. more

Music
passenger at the tivoli, brisbane
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Passenger brings acoustic charm to The Tivoli

On December 6–7, Passenger fans will be treated to the melodic, folk-inspired sounds of Mike Rosenberg at The Tivoli. Performing sounds from his album All The Little Lights, Passenger has been touring since the record’s release in early 2012. Saturday is an all-ages concert, giving younger crowds a chance to see such hits as ‘Let Her Go’ performed live – while the Friday show is an adults-only affair. Having toured with Ed Sheeran earlier this year, Mike continues to grow his Australian following, with his album reaching platinum status. more


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The GAS delivers snapshot of emerging artists
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The GAS delivers snapshot of emerging artists

Each year curated exhibition The GAS showcases the works of Queensland College of Art’s graduate students and the winners of The Survey Co. Art Prize. Audiences can come along and admire the diverse collection of artworks spanning paintings, jewellery, contemporary Australian indigenous artworks, and photography. The GAS explores the inspired ideas and methods of the many artists involved in the exhibition. Engaging with cultural and personal histories, performance and social documentation, the students’ works will be on display until Friday February 7. more

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View The Contortionists of Mongolia at Vision Gallery
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View The Contortionists of Mongolia at Vision Gallery

Christine Schindler’s unique photographic collection will be on display for a single evening at Vision Gallery on Saturday November 30. The strength and endurance of Mongolia’s contortionists will be revealed in the exhibition, sharing a rare insight into the fascinating culture of Mongolia. Minds will be stretched as the incredible abilities of the subjects’ flexible acrobatic bodies are viewed in Christine’s images. Held at the Absoe Warehouse in West End, the event will begin at 5:00 pm and is set to include an acrobatic performance and live music. Entry to view The Contortionists of Mongolia collection is free. more

Theatre
what's new pussy cat?
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Judith Prior gives an old pussycat a reboot

What’s New Pussycat is a brand-new adventure for Puss in Boots. Judith Prior’s reworking of Puss in Boots is a world away from the original, purposefully moral tale. This funny story takes the cunning cat and his master far away from their humble beginnings in a mill and on to an adventure across magical and musical lands. The biggest change to the telling of this familiar fable is in the musical numbers that invigorate the storytelling. Puss, his master, and the quirky characters they come across sing hit songs from the 1980s through to today – such as ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘Workin’ for the Man’ – as they adventure through a surprising thrift shop and the dangerous desert while fighting vicious trolls and malicious witches.   more