Name: Moonlight Cinema
Start: 2018-11-29
End: 2019-03-31
Location: Roma Street Parkland

From rooftop champagne to Tinseltown vibes, this New Year’s Eve soiree is set to shine bright

06 Dec 2018

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, there are a lot of things to factor in – after all, they say that the way you spend the night sets the tone for the year ahead. If you’re keen to hit the town and party down but cringe at the thought of being crammed in a sweaty club with rowdy teens, we have just the solution. Bringing sophisticated style and serious celebratory vibes together, New Year’s Eve at Treasury Brisbane is set to stun with a host of options to suit every reveller. more

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Celebrate West Village’s new sensory garden with free eco-themed workshops

29 Nov 2018

Considering the state that the planet is in at the moment, teaching the next generation how to be cleaner, greener and more environmentally conscious is a pretty important thing to do. Heck, we can all stand to learn a little more about making our lives more eco-friendly! Lifestyle precinct West Village is doing its bit to make the education process more fun than preachy with the launch of its own dedicated children’s sensory garden. To celebrate the opening of the garden, West Village is hosting some rad free workshops to get locals and visitors alike acquainted with the space – featuring a different activity for every day of the week. more

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From mellow dramas to microwave films – APT9 Cinema brings us stories from across the Asia Pacific

29 Nov 2018

In case you’ve been living under a rock (how’s the weather under there?), you may have noticed that the hotly anticipated 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art has finally opened at QAGOMA for all to enjoy. As with all of the gallery’s major exhibitions, the awe doesn’t stop with what we see on the walls – patrons are also treated to a rich and vibrant cinema program to accompany. The APT9 Cinema program has arrived at the GOMA Cinémathèque to give us a taste of the Asia Pacific through the magic of film. more

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shake & stir theatre co. gives this Christmas classic a surprising new life

29 Nov 2018

Through its various adaptations, most of us are at least vaguely familiar with the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. The age-old story of compassion, forgiveness and redemption has been given countless reboots since it first arrived on the scene back in 1843, so you might think that an original take at this point would be impossible. Remarkably, this is not the case – the maverick renegades at shake & stir theatre co. have given the tale their distinctive touch to create a new classic. more

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Christmas in Brisbane brings magic, wonder and free fun this festive season

29 Nov 2018

The tinsel is out of storage, the ornaments are polished and the oven is prepped at a perfect pavlova-cooking temperature – we think it’s safe to say that the festive season has well and truly arrived! Christmas in Brisbane is truly a magical time where the River City comes alive to celebrate in a uniquely Australian way. From enchanted gardens to pop-up riverfront cinemas, we’ve found the best things happening during Christmas in Brisbane across The City, South Bank and Roma Street Parkland. more

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Christmas has come early – nab some serious savings at The Myer Centre Brisbane’s Black Friday Sale

22 Nov 2018

While it may seem like more of an American thing, we can assure you that the Black Friday sale phenomenon is very much alive here on our shores. What originally started as a post-Thanksgiving tradition to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season has actually spread to our retail landscape, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to embrace it. If you can’t resist a bargain, listen up – The Myer Centre Brisbane is about to hold its famous Black Friday Sale this Friday November 23 and you'd better believe there are some deals that will make your jaw drop. more

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QAGOMA is throwing a huge APT9 Opening Night Party – and you’re invited!

22 Nov 2018

We're going to just go right out there and admit it – we look forward to every third summer in Brisbane more than any other. Why? Because that's when QAGOMA's Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art is in town! Seeing as this explosion of life and colour only happens every three years, its opening night is definitely cause for the entire city to celebrate. From 7:30 pm this Friday November 23, both QAG and GOMA are opening up their doors to the public for one heck of a party, filled with DJs, performances, food, drink and of course some awe-inspiring art. more

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Spread the local love and hit up Brisbane’s best Christmas markets

22 Nov 2018

As much as getting presents is a total treat, the real joy of Christmas is the giving part. However, the giving part can get tricky when you don’t know where to start. Allow us to give you a tip – shop local and handmade! Buying from Christmas markets pretty much generates nothing but positives – you get to pick up unique things that your friends and fam will love, as well as supporting local creatives with your patronage. If you’re searching for presents with a little more heart this year, save this round-up of Brisbane’s best Christmas markets and cross some names off your nice list. more

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Have your mind melted with magic performed by The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway

22 Nov 2018

When it’s done well, magic has the uncanny ability to turn even the most practical and sensible adults in the room into wide-eyed kids again. The older we get, truly eye-popping moments that make us think, “How the heck did they manage to do that?” are hard to come by – but The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway delivers these shockwaves in spades. Returning to QPAC for a strictly limited season from January 9, this band of world-class magicians will leave you with your jaw on the floor. more

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Beyond the wardrobe walls – the Easton Pearson Archive unlocks a history of fashion

15 Nov 2018

When it comes to dynamic duos, they don’t come much better than Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson. Over the course of 27 years, these two fabulous women changed the face of Australian fashion with their eponymous label Easton Pearson. Their truly visionary designs and unique approach has left a seriously impressive legacy – and an even more breathtaking archive of pieces to pore over. The Designers’ Guide: Easton Pearson Archive is arriving at the Museum of Brisbane from Friday November 23 to provide a glimpse inside a brand that has captivated our country for almost three decades – and whose influence is still felt today. more

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Hot to trot – Land Rover Polo in the City brings us action, glamour and fabulous fun

15 Nov 2018

Real talk – even if you’re not a sports fan, polo is the sort of thing almost anyone can get behind. It’s exciting to watch, you get to dress up nice and fancy, and the atmosphere surrounding the actual event is totally electric. If you’ve never witnessed the spectacle of this sport played live, Land Rover Polo in the City is the place to do it – returning to Dorrington Park on Saturday November 24, this high-class affair is the perfect cocktail of action, sophistication and good old-fashioned fun. more

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Free festive fun – SunPAC Summerfest celebrates the silly season in multicultural style

15 Nov 2018

One of the best things about Christmas in Australia is that our cultural diversity means we really don’t have any rules. All families celebrate in their own different way – whether it’s with oodles of seafood, a hit of beach cricket or just keeping things low-key. The common theme at play is that we love to come together and celebrate, solidifying a community spirit that makes our lifestyle so great. The SunPAC Summerfest is a perfect combination of festive family-friendly fun, bringing together a multicultural program of performances, food and entertainment on Saturday December 1. more

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APT9 brings a wave of groundbreaking art across all realms to QAGOMA

08 Nov 2018

Every three years, QAGOMA plays host to one of the world’s most important and enlightening exhibitions. While all of the art that passes through the galleries continues to keep us stimulated (and delighted), the Asia Pacific Triennial series holds a special place in the hearts of Brisbane locals. The date has rolled around again and we couldn’t be more thrilled to explore the goodness that APT9 has in store. more

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Recreate puts a highly sustainable spin on couture fashion

08 Nov 2018

The sustainable fashion trend is in full swing and we couldn’t be more thrilled – after all, what’s not to love about a garment that has been lovingly designed to minimise its impact on the environment? Taking this notion even further is the annual Recreate Fashion Show and Twilight Market, a sparkling showcase of high fashion made entirely from second-hand materials. This is up-cycling taken to a whole new level, folks. more

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Ring in the silly season with trackside action and free family-friendly fun at this festive race day

08 Nov 2018

Once the calendar flips over to November, it seems like the remainder of the year fills up at a seriously swift pace. Between Christmas parties, office break-up get-togethers and general end-of-year madness, it can seem like an impossible task trying to find time to catch up with everyone on your nice list. The solution? Pick an event with something to keep the whole gang satisfied. The Tattersall's Celebration Season Race Day is taking over Doomben Racecourse on Saturday November 24 and will have something to suit every festive season reveller. more

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Wonderland Festival is bringing us into summer with a carnival of circus, sizzle and sex appeal

01 Nov 2018

Can you feel that, Brisbane? The humidity is rising, we’re dabbing feverishly at our brows and fanning our chests in pure anticipation. No, it’s not a traditional summer heatwave headed our way – the sexy, salacious and unashamedly bold Wonderland Festival is tumbling back into town! Set to unleash on its home of the Brisbane Powerhouse from November 22, the annual cocktail of comedy, cabaret, circus and all things sexy is set to get temperatures soaring. more

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Deck the halls – Treasury goes festive for its final cheese and wine party of the year

01 Nov 2018

The older we get, the more we realise that the festive season isn’t about presents … it’s about all of the amazing food we get to eat! As soon as the calendar flips over to December our minds are filled with visions of tasty treats and fabulous seasonal fare that comes around but once a year. As a special treat, Treasury Brisbane is taking its famous Cheese & Wine series and giving it a distinctly Christmas spin – just in time for the holidays. more

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Cheers to ten years – Stone & Wood brings the party to Brisbane with its inaugural Backyard Invitational

31 Oct 2018

Since 2008, the legends from Stone & Wood have been brewing up some of our country’s most beloved frothy beverages. The Northern Rivers indie brewery quickly claimed a spot in the hearts of beer drinkers from far and wide, pumping out tasty concoctions at a rate that it has come to outgrow. You guys flipped out over the news that the gang would be setting up a brand-new brewery on the Brisbane side of the border, but the good news doesn’t stop there – to celebrate, the Stone & Wood gang is throwing a Backyard Invitational at its new Fortitude Valley home. more

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We’ve just launched our biggest giveaway ever … again!

29 Oct 2018

Ready for a little black magic? We’ve been brewing up something special just for you … think spooktacular treats, ghoulish tricks and a heck of a hunt! We know how much you love it, so we’ve just launched our biggest giveaway ever … again! That’s right witches, our annual Trick or Treat scavenger hunt is back, and this year there are some seriously wicked treats to find! more

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Italy’s iconic La Scala Ballet makes its Australian debut at these Brisbane-exclusive performances

25 Oct 2018

When it comes to the ballet, Europe is known for producing some of the most beautiful troupes in the world. One such prestigious company is Italy’s Teatro alla Scala Ballet – or the La Scala Ballet for short. The skill and expertise of these dancers is almost unfathomable, which is why this next piece of news is particularly exciting – La Scala is coming to Australia for the very first time, performing a string of shows at QPAC that are exclusive to Brisbane only. Oh, and the company is bringing its 110-person strong staff with it! Mark November 7–18 in your diary and pick a date, because this is one show you won’t want to miss. more