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What’s on across the coast this weekend — Exhibitions

What’s on across the coast this weekend

21 Jan 2021

Summer’s disappearing faster than a Frosty Fruit after a day in the sun, so we’re packing in the activities while we can. Luckily there’s plenty of events making the most of the long days and balmy nights this weekend, like musical bingo, a double-day blues-barbecue and bottomless lunches. Some of the coast’s best venues are putting on cracker parties for the Hottest 100 countdowns, with live music and tasty treats to boot. Here's a snapshot of what's on from Thursday January 21 to Sunday January 24. more

Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy — Exhibitions

Relive one of the greatest eras of music at the nostalgia-inducing exhibition Cut Copy

19 Jan 2021

From cultivating a punk scene that welcomed The Go-Betweens and The Leftovers to birthing these blokes and fostering a whole new generation of musically gifted talent, it's more than fair to say that Brisbane has had a major impact on Australia's music industry. A pivotal moment for our city's music scene happened between the 70s and 80s, where in suburban halls, corner pubs and bustling clubs, local bands and little-known artists thrived. State Library of Queensland's newest exhibition, Cut Copy, offers a snapshot of this transformative decade dipped in subculture, when artists took a DIY approach to not only music-making, but also music promotion. more

Froth fests, ice-cream and cabaret and French-themed soirees – five unmissable events to save your summer — Exhibitions

Froth fests, ice-cream and cabaret and French-themed soirees – five unmissable events to save your summer

17 Dec 2020

This year may have robbed us of many of our favourite pastimes, but live music, foodie festivals and exhibitions are coming back in 2021 with a vengeance and we couldn't be happier. Never again will we take life's simple pleasures like catching a live gig or meeting with mates for a beer for granted. With that in mind, here are five unmissable events to add to your calendar immediately. more

Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel — Exhibitions

Turn your scorn into art at QT’s curious new interactive museum Heartbreak Hotel

17 Dec 2020

Everyone deals with break-ups differently – some of us mainline ice-cream, some of us watch The Notebook on repeat, some of us cyber-stalk our exes with a precision that would make ASIO proud and some of us set fire to every earthly possession that our lover has left behind. There are no hard and fast rules for mourning the end of a relationship, but there is a certain catharsis that comes from ridding yourself of everything that reminds you of your past paramour. Turning the concept of “filling a garbage bag with your ex’s stuff and literally dumping it on the street” into art is QT Hotel – because the reverse-cupids there have cooked up a concept designed to help you heal (but make it cute). Introducing Heartbreak Hotel, a pop-up exhibition where you can submit your relationship relics in the name of documenting love lost. more

Roadtrip north for the Noosa Open Studios annual art trail — Exhibitions

Roadtrip north for the Noosa Open Studios annual art trail

17 Sep 2020

Spring has sprung and so has our wanderlust. If you're in need of a weekend getaway and some cultural goodness, take a roadtrip north for Noosa Open Studios, an annual art trail where gifted local artists open the doors to their studios so you can get a behind-the-scenes look into their work. more

Get a glimpse of Earth from a new perspective at HOTA’s brand new exhibit Gaia

20 Aug 2020

If you ask a group of kids what they want to be when they grow up, you're guaranteed at least one of them will say astronaut. Viewing Earth from outer space has been, until now, an experience reserved for the fortunate few who have actually followed through on their childhood dreams. If you were one of the many (many) who moved on to more realistic pursuits in adult life but still secretly harbour dreams of launching off into outer space, HOTA's latest exhibition Gaia is right up your alley. more

Where to get your cultural fix in Brisbane and beyond – the museums and galleries to explore IRL and online — Exhibitions

Where to get your cultural fix in Brisbane and beyond – the museums and galleries to explore IRL and online

20 Mar 2020

UPDATE March 23, 2020: As of Monday March 23, Museum of Brisbane is temporarily closed. Follow MoB feed or the MoB Facebook page for updates and exciting content to enjoy from home. The MoB Shop remains open for all postal orders. Look, no one is in denial at this point — the world is a strange place at the moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought almost everything in our usual routine to a halt, shutting down some of our favourite places to go and forcing a lot of us into self-distance mode or even self isolation. In this time more than ever, we long for distraction in the form entertainment and Brisbane's vibrant arts and culture scene is still here to help. Whether you want a dose of modern history, contemporary art or a mix of both, there's still a bunch of places open around Brisbane for you to explore. For those who can't make it out of the house (and boredom is slowly taking… more

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days — Exhibitions

Roots festivals to pop-up dance parties – HOTA drops a summer series of 20 events over 15 days

26 Sep 2019

When summer rolls around, an air of excitement always hits. There's a little extra spring in your step and the cheer stretches from ear to ear – and it's all in anticipation of the year's end and being able to spend time with family and friends. From December 1–15, HOTA is capturing the thrill of spending summer 'at home' on the Gold Coast by hosting one of the biggest event series' the arts and culture precinct has ever seen. Staying put this summer? You'll be glad you did. more

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Snaps that speak – local photographers unite for mental health with pop-up exhibition Collective Minds — Exhibitions

Snaps that speak – local photographers unite for mental health with pop-up exhibition Collective Minds

12 Sep 2019

This Thursday September 12, a pop-up exhibition called Collective Minds will be revealed to the public with one clear vision in mind – to shine a light on mental health by using photography as the catalyst for conversation. The exhibition is a collaboration between Gold Coast charity LIVIN and Robina Town Centre, and will feature courageous works by some of the Gold Coast's best emerging and celebrated photographers. more

From transcendent requiems to ARIA Award-winning performers – five unmissable events at Bleach* Festival this year — Exhibitions

From transcendent requiems to ARIA Award-winning performers – five unmissable events at Bleach* Festival this year

17 Apr 2019

Bleach* Festival is back again with a thrilling site-specific contemporary arts and culture program, featuring everything from incredible art installations to breathtaking live productions and goosebump-worthy music performances. From April 17–28, the Gold Coast will be fully immersed in all-things Bleach*, and while the entire festival program is worthy of the spotlight, we’ve picked out our top five events not to miss. From huge choral ensembles through to live theatre performances witnessed from the comfort of your own car, take a look below to see our favourites for this year’s festival. more

Be captivated by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's soaring new show Wild Skies — Exhibitions

Be captivated by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s soaring new show Wild Skies

20 Dec 2018

A mesmerising new stage show called Wild Skies will take flight on the Gold Coast in January – and the stars of the show will surely make your heart flutter. The cast is made up of 45 pelicans, owls, parrots, macaws, majestic wedge-tailed eagles and more, forming a talented ensemble that will take audiences on a journey through the past, present and future of flight. more

Let's rage – HOTA's new Let there be rock! exhibition kicks off a summer of rock'n'roll — Exhibitions

Let’s rage – HOTA’s new Let there be rock! exhibition kicks off a summer of rock’n’roll

29 Nov 2018

An eclectic exhibition celebrating three decades of rock music and culture is kicking off at HOTA this summer, and you'll definitely want a piece of the action. The exhibition, Let there be rock!, opens true to style on Saturday December 8 with a beer garden, free rock anthems, and a Q&A with those who lived through the Gold Coast's heyday of live and loud rock music. more

Step outside the square – the coast's best events and foodie experiences to fill your weekends with — Exhibitions

Step outside the square – the coast’s best events and foodie experiences to fill your weekends with

01 Nov 2018

Live your best life. Now, that's a set of words that are thrown around a lot these days, but how many of us actually do live our best lives? When the time comes that you stumble across your significant other, you're kind of expected to settle down, buy a house, save whatever little money is left after mortgage repayments and, you know, just generally scale back our lives completely to prepare for the future. Sound familiar? Well, the folks at Smith Collective, the coast's revolutionary new rental community, want to flip the script on 'adulting' for couples. We're in the know (it's our job), so Smith Collective teamed up with yours truly to let you know all about the best upcoming events and must-do foodie experiences across the Gold Coast. Forget Netflix and toasties on the couch – this is how you do it. more

The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award showcases the best of the best a HOTA — Exhibitions

The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award showcases the best of the best a HOTA

18 Oct 2018

The exhibition to showcase the finalists in the coveted Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award 2018 will officially launch at HOTA this weekend. The winner of the prestigious award, considered one of the most important accolades for contemporary Australian photographic practice, will be announced at the exhibition's launch on Friday October 19. You've got until November 25 to experience this visual feast. more

Get blooming at Botanical Bazaar this spring — Exhibitions

Get blooming at Botanical Bazaar this spring

23 Aug 2018

Get excited – spring has almost sprung! You know what that means? It's time to roll out the astro turf for the Gold Coast's biggest gardening expo, Botanical Bazaar. All the green thumbs and plant lovers out there, be sure to put Sunday September 16 in your diary – you do not want to miss this. more

Byron Bay's PERMANENT art exhibition brings tattoo culture to life — Exhibitions

Byron Bay’s PERMANENT art exhibition brings tattoo culture to life

16 Aug 2018

Modern-day tattoo culture is being put on display in Byron Bay this month, with eye-catching pop-up exhibition PERMANENT underway and on display in Popped Space, a new gallery, event and studio in the heart of the new mixed-use Habitat precinct. more

Witness the city's evolution at HOTA's We are Gold Coast exhibition — Exhibitions

Witness the city’s evolution at HOTA’s We are Gold Coast exhibition

10 May 2018

The Gold Coast oft gets a pretty crummy wrap from uninformed out-of-towners who still scoff into their soy latte at the very mention of the Gold Coast, believing the city is nothing more than surf, Schoolies and theme parks. But the truth is that we, its residents, know that those outdated stereotypes couldn't be further from the truth. We are Gold Coast: works from the Gallery at HOTA is a brand-new exhibition that shines a light on the city's evolution. more

Top five things to see and do at Festival 2018 Week Two — Exhibitions

Top five things to see and do at Festival 2018 Week Two

09 Apr 2018

Wow, what a week! Festival 2018 has well and truly delivered the goods, from culinary celebrations to colourful cultural displays and contortionism – we've seen it all! If you're yet to venture in to check out all of the action, there's plenty still to come across all areas of the Gold Coast. Hold onto your hats folks because week two is set to be jam-packed with fun things to see and do, here is our pick of top five must-see events from April 9 to 14. more

See the Gold Coast through a disposable camera at The Indisposable Concept's CLIK CLAK exhibition — Exhibitions

See the Gold Coast through a disposable camera at The Indisposable Concept’s CLIK CLAK exhibition

21 Sep 2017

When was the last time you went and got a roll of film developed? You probably don't even remember ... that's what your iPhone is for, right? Well, there's an exclusive exhibition hitting the coast in a few weeks time that will challenge that theory. CLIK CLAK by The Indisposable Concept is the first of a series of city-specific pop-up exhibitions created with disposable cameras, and it kicks off right here on the Gold Coast on Friday October 6. more

Venture up to GOMA and step inside Marvel's cinematic universe — Exhibitions

Venture up to GOMA and step inside Marvel’s cinematic universe

25 May 2017

Calling all Marvel blockbuster fans, film buffs, art lovers and appreciators of fictional masterpieces (that covers most of you) – there's a new exhibition launching at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) this weekend and it's going to blow your mind. More than 500 pieces from Marvel Entertainment's archives and private collections will form part of Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe, which will run at the iconic Brisbane gallery from May 27 until September 3. more

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