Love your gin with a side of competition? Rally your crew and head to Miss Moneypenny's next Tuesday May 30 as Brookie's Gin is hosting a spirited competition for a good cause. You can expect talented bartenders, tasty snacks and some seriously delicious botanical bevvies. more
Dazzling, debaucherous and decadent. No, we're not describing the latest season of Vanderpump Rules – we're actually detailing what you can expect at Aviary Rooftop Bar's Drag Queen Games Night, which is set kick off winter with some seriously hot entertainment and primo prizes. Sounds like your idea of fun? Before you rally your crew, read on for all of the juicy details ... more
If your idea of fun includes spritzes, DJ tunes and a delicious long lunch, boy, do we have some good news for you. Aperol has teamed up with Live Nation to take Casa Aperol on tour along the east coast and are making a pit stop at Kingscliff Beach Hotel in June. Set to take the cool sting out of winter with a sizzling line-up of entertainment, endless glasses of Aperol spritz, delicious Italian bites and top-notch vibes, this event is worth putting in your calendar. more
We did it, Queenslanders! Game one and two of State of Origin are in the bag – and game three is sure to be an unmissable battle. So you can catch all of the action live and loud, we suggest donning your Maroon jerseys and heading to The Star Gold Coast, which is hosting the Origin event of your dreams. You can expect big-screen footy action, unmissable prizes, live entertainment and plenty of delicious footy feed specials on Wednesday July 12. more
Pottsville's shining culinary star, Pipit Restaurant, is the first solo venture for awarded chef Ben Devlin and his partner Yen Trinh. The acclaimed eatery celebrates the best seasonal produce from the Northern Rivers area, with local native ingredients brought to life through woodfired cooking. Soon, something slightly different will appear on the acclaimed eatery's menu – art. From May to July, a series of art-and-food events are coming to Pipit Restaurant, and will see the epicurean hub meld creativity with culinary excellence. more
June not only heralds the start of Dine BNE City, it also marks the official beginning of winter. To celebrate the launch of both happenings, Dine BNE City will be hosting a fireside feast with belly-warming fare and tipples that are guaranteed to keep you toasty. more
Usually we're all about meal prep but, for the month of June, might we suggest giving yourself a break from the bulk-made frittata and cans of tuna? That's because, hungry readers, Brisbane City is going to be transformed into a food-lover's paradise when Dine BNE City takes over from June 1–30. There are more than 110 special offers and events, and you can snag a deal (or two) a day from your pick of the lot, from high-flying establishments to budget-friendly feasts. The program offers midday munchies, evening eats and tantalising tipples – read on to find out what's in store ... more
This June, a sizzling selection of Brisbane’s best restaurants and bars will be turning up the heat for The City's biggest annual culinary celebrations. Transforming The City into a melting pot of eating, drinking and merrymaking from June 1–30, Dine BNE City will showcase the vibrancy of Brisbane’s food scene with a jam-packed program of more than 110 culinary events. We're talking wine walks, champagne dinners, decadent degustations, Italian feasts with a side of opera and much more. Here are five of the most special (and very flavoursome) happenings well worth your patronage ... more
SURFACE Festival, a two-week extravaganza of street-art installations and live entertainment, is returning to Miami this July. While the full program is still under wraps, the line-up of musos set to hit the stage for the jam-packed closing party has been revealed, and trust us when we say this is well-worth your attendance ... more
Over 30 days, some of Brisbane's best restaurants and bars will be turning it on for one of the biggest drinking- and dining-centric celebrations on the social calendar. Transforming The City into an epicentre of epicurean extravagance for all of June, Dine BNE City will celebrate the vibrancy of Brisbane's food scene with a jam-packed program of more than 110 offers and events, including exclusive set-menu lunches, sensational supper soirees, cocktail-chasing bar hopping and one-off dining experiences. The full Dine BNE City program drops today – here are the highlights ... more
Calling all curious culinary adventurers and fired-up foodies – from Thursday June 1 to Sunday July 2, the Scenic Rim's restaurants, farms, breweries and food businesses will unite to host 139 mouth-watering events for Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. With the program now a month long, there is a smorgasbord of sumptuous events for foodies to feast on, from flower picking and gin-blending masterclasses to feasts amongst the field and harvest festivals. Here are five of our top picks that must be experienced during the month-long celebrations ... more
If you've somehow missed the memo, there's currently a world-exclusive pop-art exhibition running at HOTA Gallery, featuring original and never-before-seen-in-Australia work from seminal and iconic artists including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. This enchanting exhibition is only sticking around until June 4, so we thought we would round up the last pop-centric events happening at HOTA so you don't miss out on the fun ... more
This is not a drill – Mother's Day is this weekend and if you're yet to book in for a celebratory meal, consider this next piece of information your saviour. This Sunday May 14, The Star Gold Coast's impressive Italian restaurant Cucina Vivo is gearing up for a truly tantalising feast that will knock mum's socks off. We're talking jam-packed antipasti platters served with top-notch wine and salivation-inducing seafood dishes paired with primo prosecco. Before you secure your seat, here's what you can expect at this lavish lunch ... more
Looking for an excuse to pack up the car for a roadtrip? We're more than happy to give you one! We're proudly partnering with Scenic Rim Eat Local Month to present Be Seen on the Green, a tantalising three-course culinary adventure that will take over The Bowl in Boonah on Saturday June 17. Ready to be bowled over by delicious bites, exceptional bevvies and live entertainment? Here's what awaits on the green ... more
If you've been itching for the arrival of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, then we have some spectacular, spectacular news for you! TodayTix has launched a $30 digital lottery for the must-see musical, and you can throw your hat in the ring right now. more
If there's one duo synonymous with party music, it's Daft Punk. The soundtrack of our clubbing years is laced with Daft Punk bangers, from 'Around The World' to 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'. While the duo have since disbanded, that doesn't mean you still can't groove to their music. That's exactly the plan this May, when Daft Punk tribute act Discovery starts the party at Aviary Rooftop Bar. more
They say mums deserve the world, and while we wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment, a round-the-world trip can be a tad expensive. If a family holiday is simply out of the question this month, then fret not – there’s a place serving up French opulence to celebrate Mother’s Day and it's closer than you think. We’re talking delightful desserts, top-notch champagne and chic decor that will transport you to France without the hefty price tag and ridiculously long plane ride. more
In case you missed it, Mother's Day is just around the corner (it's on Sunday May 14, for those who are wondering). If the usual flowers, soaps, candles and other trinkets seem repetitious this year, why not take Mum out for a fun-filled day of freebies, live music and a plethora of dining options. You'll find all of this and more in the heart of Surfers Paradise this Mother's Day ... more
After a dynamite debut in 2022, music festival SPRINGTIME is coming back to the coast this, well, spring! Packed with good vibes and free (yep, you read that right) tunes from a bunch of impressive homegrown and international acts, this is one festival you don’t want to miss. more
Each year, Brisbane's Institute of Modern Art presents a scintillating program of world-class exhibitions, continuing to support established and emerging Queensland and Australian artists. It could not do that, however, without the support of its donors and fundraising efforts, such as the IMA Gala and more
