Short film Impact to raise awareness and funds
27 Jun 2013New local short film Impact has a powerful message surrounding a destructive altercation between two young men. more
Rasa Duende combines Spanish and Indian cultures
27 Jun 2013In a unique collaboration, three musicians meld Hindustani and Flamenco traditions through music and food at the Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) this weekend. more
The places you’ll go on this school holidays
27 Jun 2013Brisbane Powerhouse and the Brisbane Arts Theatre are hosting an exciting range of kid-friendly activities to inspire young minds over the school holidays. more
Unwind at Yogafest at The Old Museum
27 Jun 2013Now in its seventh year, Yogafest is Australia’s largest celebration of yoga, bringing more than 80 teachers and performers to Brisbane this weekend. Masterclasses and workshops will be happening in five yoga halls at The Old Museum from June 29–30, allowing yogis and yoginis the opportunity to practise their poses en masse. The festival will also encompass dance, massage, Ayurveda, mellowing live music and market stalls, with healthy food and drink options also available. Image via Bryant Park. more
Rock along to local showman Edward Guglielmino
27 Jun 2013Brisbane troubadour Edward Guglielmino brings his abstract folk rock to Southside Tea Room (SSTR) with a free performance from 8:00 pm on Saturday June 28. Boasting indie band The Grates as owners, Southside Tea Room in Morningside was always going to be a music-filled venture. Since acquiring a liquor licence and opening Thursday to Sunday evenings in late 2012, SSTR has played host to a bunch of great music acts. This Saturday night sees Edward supported by Wolf & Napoleon (otherwise known as Kahl from The Medics). more
Johnny Pav launches EP at Dowse Bar
27 Jun 2013Indie-folk musician Johnny Pav is set to launch his debut EP, European Sun, at Dowse Bar in Paddington this Sunday June 30. Exploring themes of desperation, isolation and escape, European Sun is a deeply personal effort, combining traditional folk instruments, synthesisers and programmed drums to create soft soundscapes. With many influences evident in Johnny’s rhythmic compositions, the EP is a creative expression of Johnny’s distinct vision. After working on a variety of musical projects over the past few years, Johnny’s experimental journey has resulted in new techniques and some wistful new sounds. more
Fete de la Musique brings beats to Brisbane’s streets
20 Jun 2013Fete de la Musique will spread its sounds through the streets of Brisbane this Friday, as part of the largest international live-music event in the world. more
Maureen O’Hara unwinds at Judith Wright Centre
20 Jun 2013The life of a movie star is a particularly public one, but few people know what goes on behind the scenes. In Maureen O’Hara Spends a Quiet Night At Home, Brisbane performer Belinda Locke gives audiences a glimpse into the home life of the 1940s starlet. more
Aspire to reach The Lvl Up at The Edge
20 Jun 2013In an event aimed at encouraging young people to reach for their creative dreams, The Lvl Up will be held at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) this weekend. more
Louise Isackson launches Red to Blue at Brisbane Powerhouse
20 Jun 2013Local songstress Louise Isackson is set to release a new album, which explores the kaleidoscope of emotions associated with love. more
i used to skate once returns to The Zoo
20 Jun 2013Presenting an all-woman league of artists and musicians, The Outpost's i used to skate once is on again this week for the ninth year running. more
Pop-Up Manga Festival heads to Palace Centro Cinemas
20 Jun 2013The Pop-Up Manga Festival will run from Friday June 21 until Saturday July 27 at Palace Centro Cinemas. Friday night screenings are befitting to adult manga fans, with Saturday lunchtime slots perfect for taking the whole family – coinciding with the start of the June school holidays. Featuring original Japanese versions of favourite manga films such as Howl’s Moving Castle and Arrietty, the Pop-Up Manga Festival also includes interactive activities and displays in partnership with Comics ETC. Image via Anime Crazy. more
Venus in Fur brings mind games to QPAC
20 Jun 2013From Broadway to Brisbane, Venus in Fur is an intense tale exploring the dynamics of sexual power between a master and slave. more
Swaddle yourself in Quilts 1700–1945 at QAG
13 Jun 2013At this time of year, a warm quilt is a sight for cold, dry eyes. If you’re wandering around the cultural precinct between June 15 and September 22, treat yourself to a soft gaze at the Queensland Art Gallery's Quilts 1700–1945 exhibition. more
Brisbane Festival announces line-up for 2013
13 Jun 2013Brisbane Festival this week announced its busy line-up of events for 2013 and it's looking to be an exciting celebration of the arts. Running from September 7–28, the festival will bring a talented scope of musicians, physical performers and new-media artists from all over the world to South Bank’s cultural forecourt and beyond. more
Judith and Denise tell tall ones in The Spiral
13 Jun 2013Daughters, lock up your dads – Judith Lucy and Denise Scott are coming to Brisbane with their new show, The Spiral more
The Spanish Film Festival arrives at Palace Centro
13 Jun 2013Winter just got a whole lot steamier with the arrival of the 16th annual Spanish Film Festival at Palace Cinemas. more
The Joynery launches winter program at The Box
13 Jun 2013If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make a flower crown, impress your friends with a homemade Bombe Alaska, fix your bicycle, become skilled at applying make-up, or learn the fundamentals of floristry, your specific wants are soon to be met with The Joynery's winter program. more
Funnyman Adam Hills returns to Brisbane
13 Jun 2013Following a successful expedition to the UK, Australian chucklesmith Adam Hills is back in town with his new show Happyism. In what will be his first solo show in three years, Adam will return to the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre stage this weekend, showing June 14–15. With this funnyman having more than 20 years of stand-up experience on his side, audiences can expect to find Adam in fine form, doing what he does best. more
no wonder brings clutter and confusion to Metro Arts
13 Jun 2013Erika Scott leads an interesting life. In her latest exhibition at Metro Arts, entitled no wonder, Erika uses secondhand fish tanks, torn photographs, boxer shorts, dusters and a living, breathing axolotl to convey what she calls the ‘symptoms’ of collage. Transforming everyday materials to make the notions of beauty, humanity and identity seem peculiar, Erika is interested in fluid and shifting definitions and attitudes. She uses her installations to seek a space where the subjective acknowledges ‘carefully calibrated feeling’. Her season with Metro Arts will run from June 12–29, with an artist talk session on June 19. more