Exhibitions
UQ Art Museum’s new exhibition Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line fuses art with activism
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UQ Art Museum’s new exhibition Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line fuses art with activism

Queensland audiences are finally getting the chance to experience the works of one of Australia’s leading names in photo-media. Following its critically acclaimed run at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line will launch at UQ Art Museum on July 16. The fiercely anticipated new exhibition continues Hoda’s career-long dialogue on identity, marginality and displacement through a stirring series of photography and video. Keep reading to find out more … more

40 Under 40
Queensland’s inaugural First Among Equals Award recipient continues to shake up the construction industry one year on
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Queensland’s inaugural First Among Equals Award recipient continues to shake up the construction industry one year on

Last year's 40 Under 40 Awards gala evening closed by awarding the prestigious First Among Equals Award to Brisbane-based co-owner Nicole Detsimas. This award selects one exceptional individual from the winners, who embodies the 40 Under 40 Awards vision. In the year since winning, Nicole has not only continued to lead her construction company Belnic Constructions to new heights, she’s trailblazing a new reality for women in the industry. more

Markets
BrisStyle Mini-Makers Market is a treasure trove for tiny tots
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BrisStyle Mini-Makers Market is a treasure trove for tiny tots

You’re never too young to appreciate a good shopping spree. Creative collective BrisStyle is launching a new maker’s market dedicated exclusively to the wonderful world of handcrafted goods and goodies for children and babies. Across July 19-20, the Mini-Makers Market will be taking over the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds with its curated collection of one-of-a-kind wares perfect for one-of-a-kind kids. more

Community
Light up the night and celebrate multicultural Brisbane with LUMINOUS Festival
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Light up the night and celebrate multicultural Brisbane with LUMINOUS Festival

Brisbanites come in all shapes and sizes (though if you prick us we all bleed maroon, right?). This August you can celebrate the incredible diversity of cultures, heritages and histories that make up this fair city and state with Queensland Multicultural Month. The party begins on Saturday August 3 with the LUMINOUS Festival, which will be lighting up South Bank with food and performances from around the world, culminating in the iconic LUMINOUS Lantern Parade. Read on to learn more… more

Comedy
Flock to Pink Flamingo Brisbane for Pink Perk Thursdays
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Flock to Pink Flamingo Brisbane for Pink Perk Thursdays

Thursdays just got a whole lot spicier at Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane. Introducing Pink Perk Thursdays, the new weekly deal that offers an unforgettable evening of drinks, DJ sets and a dazzling performance of The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland’s iconic resident production SUAVÉ. If you're looking to add a little bit of magic to your midweek, the answer is to think pink. more


Comedy
Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival
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Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival

The arts scene on the Gold Coast has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years, and one could argue that our annual arts festival BLEACH* has had a lot to do with it. Coming into its 13th year, BLEACH* has reached peak teenager status, and is more determined than ever to make its mark on a national and global scale. With over 400 artists, 30 shows, 110 performances, 18 Queensland premieres and eight world premieres, you'll want to block out your calendar from August 1–11, because you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. more

Theatre
Don your blue-suede shoes for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA
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Don your blue-suede shoes for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA

From the moment Elvis Presley stepped on stage at the Levitt Shell amphitheater in Memphis on July 30 1954, the world was transfixed – the hair, the hips, the infectious hooks! There was just something about his groundbreaking fusion of rock, blues and gospel that broke musical boundaries. Even today, Elvis is celebrated as a perpetual cultural icon whose legacy and music invite every new generation to shake, rattle, and roll. If you grew up listening to the king of rock and roll, get ready to get all shook up by Elvis: A Musical Revolution coming to the HOTA stage this weekend! more

Exhibitions
Discover Brisbane throughout time with Museum of Brisbane’s photography exhibition New Light: Photography Now + Then
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Discover Brisbane throughout time with Museum of Brisbane’s photography exhibition New Light: Photography Now + Then

In response to the Elliott Collection, Museum of Brisbane’s latest exhibition explores Brisbane’s wonderful world of photography through the ages. New Light: Photography Now + Then has enlisted seven local creatives to reimagine the turn-of-the-century photography of Alfred Henrie Elliott. Elliot’s mesmerising black-and-white works have been reframed through these new perspectives for a captivating collision of old-and-new Brisbane. Keep reading to find out more … more

Community
Join Multicultural Australia at ‘Our Journey' for World Refugee Day
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Join Multicultural Australia at ‘Our Journey’ for World Refugee Day

Multicultural Australia is inviting you to celebrate World Refugee Day with ‘Our Journey’ at the La Boite Theatre on Wednesday June 19. A coming together of the community, ‘Our Journey’ is a celebration of the spirit and courage of refugees.  This year’s event will feature multicultural performances and a screening of Fremont, an award-winning film about the journey of an Afghan translator in the United States. more

Sport
Celebrate sport’s greatest rivalry live, large and loud with Treasury Brisbane
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Celebrate sport’s greatest rivalry live, large and loud with Treasury Brisbane

State of Origin marks one of the year’s most unmissable sporting events – as the two states battle it out for glory and bragging rights. After the Maroons’ match-one triumph, LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar is back with another State of Origin watching party on Wednesday June 26. Rally behind the Queensland squad as they fight to make it two for two with a menu of game-day feeds and flowing drinks – as well as live music ready to ring in the victory. more

Music
Get down with The Cat Empire and QSO for an evening of musical exuberance
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Get down with The Cat Empire and QSO for an evening of musical exuberance

Ah, hello, hello – long-time Aussie legend The Cat Empire is teaming up with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra to fill the Fortitude Music Hall with jazzy, funky classics and new riotous tunes. For one night only on Thursday September 19, Brisbanites can experience the electrifying union of a diverse melting pot of Australian musical talent as part of The Cat Empire’s orchestral Australian tour. more

Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival is back for another year of world premieres, sensory experiences and theatre triumphs
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Brisbane Festival is back for another year of world premieres, sensory experiences and theatre triumphs

This September, Brisbane Festival returns to unite, inspire and empower with another electric collision of culture, celebrations and community. Locals and visitors alike are invited to experience the country's finest artists, tastemakers and literary legends with more than 1000 performances set to take place from August 30 to September 21. From world-first premieres to Australian exclusives, here’s what’s in store for this year’s Brisbane Festival ... more

Festival
The NOOSA alive! Festival reveals its stacked ten-day program
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The NOOSA alive! Festival reveals its stacked ten-day program

We don't need an excuse to hit the road for a visit to the Sunshine Coast, but if you're looking for an event to tie into your next jaunt north, pencil in a trip to coincide with the NOOSA alive! Festival. The anticipated arts and cultural event has just revealed the program for its 2024 edition, which is taking place across a number of Noosa's stunning seaside venues from July 19–28. Comedy, music, dance – it's all on the cards this year. Here's what's happening ... more

Free
Powerslide your way to being a pro at Skate Paradise
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Powerslide your way to being a pro at Skate Paradise

Calling all sidewalk shredders! From June 22 to July 7, don your helmets and kneepads, grab your skateboard and head to Paradise Centre in the heart of Surfers Paradise, where a skateboarding mecca awaits. Over the winter school holidays, the beachside venue will be home to a huge skate ramp, skate shows, breakdancing performances, fun kids’ workshops, giveaways, and more. Ready to carve it up? Read on for all of the cool details … more

Food
Live deliciously with Brisbane Quarter during Dine BNE City
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Live deliciously with Brisbane Quarter during Dine BNE City

With the month of June comes the epicurean extravaganza of Dine BNE City, celebrating The City’s spectacular restaurant scene with finger-licking food to suit every palate and fill every plate. From June 1–30, Brisbane Quarter is ready to serve a dazzling array of dining delights with its Dine BNE City offers. Read on for the delicious details of what's going on within Brisbane Quarter’s welcoming precinct ... more

Kids
Get spooky this school holidays with Metro Art’s Scaredy House
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Get spooky this school holidays with Metro Art’s Scaredy House

Something is going bump in the night this winter school holidays – Scaredy House by Counterpilot is a fun and immersive theatrical experience that combines Goosebumps and Minecraft with an existential twist that's sure to shiver spines and spark imaginations. Perfect for 8–12 year-olds, this kid-friendly show is premiering at Metro Arts from June 19–29. Read on for all of the hair-raising details… more