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Brisbane is home to a variety of live music and entertainment in a number of venues across the city, along with some major festivals, carnivals, sporting and community events that everyone will enjoy. To see what's on in Brisbane this month, browse through the list of events below. You can skip ahead to view events that are held later in the year, and can see what's happening this month by clicking Calendar View.

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Showing events that fall on 12 May 2013

Regular Events

Occurs every week on Sunday

The Morrison Hotel proudly brings you Crafts on the Common. Celebrating live original artists managed by No Agendas. ... Enjoy craft beers, refreshing punch jugs and all day snack menu while you see some original Brisbane artists.

27 April - 19 May

... Colin Friels breathes life into tortured artist Mark Rothko as he broods and seethes in his Bowery studio, literally painting himself into a corner, in Red. In the 1950s, Rothko took a commission from the swanky Four Seasons Restaurant that would set him up for life, but out of the blue, he stormily reclaimed the paintings and gave back the mo...

28 April - 26 May
Occurs every week on Sunday

Art Deco Dance Orchestra is 16 fabulous musicians and a handful of exciting singers. Together, their authentic performances of quicksteps, foxtrots and waltzes capture ballroom dancing at its very best. But if Latin American, Swing and Rock’n' Roll are your favourites, you won’t miss out on cha-chas, tangos, boleros, lindy hops and char...

30 April - 26 May

... Photographing the diversity of contemporary family lives and relationships in Australia. ... The aim of The Contemporary Australian Family Photographic Project was to photograph the typical Australian family; to make photographs that record the socio-cultural landscape of contemporary family life (or relationships) in Australia today. Particip...

30 April - 11 May

Art exhibition at the Woolloongabba Art Gallery featuring Kazumi Daido, Peggy Rae Allen, Penelope Grills and Grace Herrmann. ... Opening ... Friday 3 May 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm ... A gathering of women artists who have joined forces to verbally share memories of their individual personal histories, consciously creating a future memory, so as not to be f...

1-4 May

... When Esther Drury’s five nieces and nephews mysteriously disappear, she begins a search to find them that leads her underground, literally. ... An intimate and intricate new solo work that explores what happens when five children disappear from a small town in the American south. Immersed in a noir and atmospheric world the story weaves da...

3-5 May

One of the Iconic Events of Queensland, the 3 day Buddha Birth Day Festival is returning at the start of May to the Parklands, South Bank. ... The Iconic accolade from the Queensland Government is one of many that the family friendly Festival has attracted, including acknowledgement as an accredited Climate Friendly Event and honoured as one of the...

3-19 May
Occurs every week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

David Atkins Enterprises presents one of the most successful Australian Musicals of all time, the joyous, exhilarating hit Tap Dance musical comedy, Hot Shoe Shuffle. ... Before Tap Dogs and The Boy from Oz, Hot Shoe Shuffle paved the way as the first Australian musical to succeed both at home and internationally and is one of the longest running m...

3-4 May

... Inspired by their celebrated rendition of Paul Kelly's Meet Me in the Middle of the Air, the harmony supergroup that is Eddie Perfect and Tripod have re-united to craft a collection of gorgeous vocal arrangements of iconic Australian hits across the ages. ... Following a sold-out debut season in Melbourne, Perfect Tripod Australian Songs arriv...

3-5 May

Now in its 13th year, the HIA Expo is a must for renovators and those building a home.  See the latest trends in design, renovation and building – there’s something for every budget and lifestyle.  Tickets available online at http://housinglocal.com.au/whats-on/expos.aspx or  at the door.

5-9 May

A showcase of world-best research, development and innovation in builtenvironment and construction, the relationship between construction and society, and research on constructed assets and impacts on social goals and emerging needs. Panels and discussion themes include engineering, architecture, safety, marketing and law.

10-11 May

Coeliac Queensland is proud to present the 2013 Gluten Free Food Expo on Friday 10 May from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday 11 May from 9am to 3pm at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (different venue to last year). ... A wide variety of gluten free products will be showcased at what is now Queensland’s only 100% gluten free food expo. .....

10-18 May
Occurs every week on Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Anywhere Theatre Festival 2013 and Merlynn Tong present: MA MA MA MAD ... Ma Ma Ma Mad dives tushy first into life’s lopsided sea of madness. ... This one-woman-show, set in a Chinese Karaoke Bar, is intimately spectacular. Exploring primal themes including love, lost and longing, Ma Ma Ma Mad is a physical theatre offering that celebrates mo...

10 May

Tutela Events invites you to join us for A Night In Vegas Charity Fundraiser for SKIP - Support Kids In Pain ... Tutela Events would like to invite you to our spectacular event “A Night in Vegas” which will be a one and only event held at The Landing at Dockside, Kangaroo Point Brisbane on Friday 10th of May 2013 from 7:30pm till 11:00p...

10 May

... Two of Brisbane’s best outfits My Fiction and Astrid and The Asteroids are joining up to launch their brand new singles at Brisbane Powerhouse this May. ... My Fiction has been on hiatus for the past 12 months working on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut album FIREROMANCEFIRE. ... The new single Neon Cola Signs is the fir...

11 May

... Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki King is a true iconoclast, a visionary musician/artist whose singular work rightly stands out amongst the easily formatted. ... Over her decade-long career thus far, the Brooklyn-based guitarist/composer has recorded five extraordinarily diverse and distinctive LPs, performed...

11-16 May

This year, MIFQ is celebrating 22 years of inspiring Brisbane with the wonderful talents of artists with a lived experience of mental illness. The event will showcase 160 artists and display approximately 350 pieces of artwork. Most of the artwork on show is for sale and prices range from $20 to $5000. ... For more information, please email or call

12 May

For more than 15 years, the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk has provided communities with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for breast cancer research. The Brisbane event involves a 4.5km and 8km walk and run, starting and finishing at the Cultural Forecourt, the Parklands South Bank.  ... For more details...

12 May

Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing along a picnic and joining rangers on activities the whole family will enjoy. See a wildlife presentation and join a guided walk to discover what animals forage in the forest

12 May

The Barracks are again hosting their lavish high tea at Palace Cinemas this Mother’s Day, which includes a screening of the anticipated comedy The Big Wedding. ... The upstairs of the Palace Barracks Cinema will be transformed into an elegantly adorned high tea affair, allowing guests to take in panoramic views of Brisbane city while enjoying...

14-15 May

ProVantage is a four-day manufacturing excellence program that provides the tools to improve your manufacturing efficiency. ... It will show you how to turn your manufacturing processes into a competitive advantage by consistently delivering quality, cost, flexibility and lead time benefits to customers. ... ProVantage is a four-day program with a...

15-18 May

... Australia’s biggest festival is hitting the road! ... Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians. Our cast of intrepid travelling comedians is hitting the road, entertaining crowds all across Australia. You can be a part of the fun when we roll i...

15 May

This event is your opportunity to connect with like minded people, make valuable new business contacts, or to just meet new people in a relaxed social environment. ... So whether you're a seasoned networker or someone that dreads it our host will ensure you feel right at home. Guests will be taken through a brief networking activity to make sure th...

16 May

AIM is proud to present international speaker, author and leadership consultant Devora Zack, sharing wit and wisdom from her new book, Managing for People Who Hate Managing, the acclaimed follow-up to Networking for People Who Hate Networking. ... In one short session with Devora, you will take a new self-assessment, have a few good laughs, learn h...

16 May

Success in many professions comes with a caveat - as you rise in your field, you also become a manager. ... For many of us, management is an unfortunate side effect of being good at what you 'really' do. Now instead of simply doing what you excel at, you must also manage others. Shockingly few managers are prepared for dealing with employee's emot...

17 May

POPular ENTERTAINment presents ... POPular TRIVia for SINGles ... Finally a safe, fun, and exciting way to meet and like minded people and REALLY know them before you take the plunge. ... - - - - - - - - Here’s How it works: ... For Your first round of the Singles Trivia Experience, You’ll join a team of like-minded individuals, selecte...

18-26 May

 The Pine Rivers Festival is a celebration of what the region has to offer combining 9 separate family events into two jam packed weekends from Saturday May 18 - Sunday May 26. ... The festival offers something for everyone with most events being FREE to the public and all offering a fun family friendly environment. ... There’s no way to...

18-19 May

Come on a journey… In 1976, some 37 years ago, a group of passionate Greek Australians wanted to share their cultural traditions with Brisbane. They wanted to take this city on a journey. A journey of discovery, a celebration of dance and music, a gastronomical tour through secret recipe books, a voyage through history rich in colour and pas...

18 May

All-you-can-eat chocolate buffet - just one of the treats at The Big Night Off ... Gals of all ages will dance, feast, enjoy a drink and indulge in a well deserved pampering at this year’s premier event for mums! The party starts at 8pm and finishes by 11:30pm. With the kids happy at home Mum can enjoy being a grown up and still get home at a...

19 May

Join in the fun at RSPCA Qld’s biggest fundraising event of the year - Million Paws Walk!  We need your help to raise vital funds to assist in caring for more than 18,000 dogs that our Animal Care Centres receive each year.  These dogs are not as fortunate as your much loved family pet.  They often need to be desexed and vaccin...

19 May

Brisbane’s favourite mates ride! ... The goa 7 Pillars Ride aims to raise funds for Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation. All funds raised through the event will be directed to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research conducted at the hospital – where Queensland’s leading MND Clinic is located. ... This is a rid...

19 May

Enharmonie Chamber Ensemble and 4mbs Festival of Classics 2013 present ... Life and Love - Clara's StoryThe Music and Letters of Robert and Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms ... Enharmonie Chamber Ensemble and guests perform works by these three great composers, and bring their story to life with readings from their priva...

21-26 May

THEATRE/CIRCUS ... Fresh from glitter bombing the globe, the cult variety show will return to their humble and dysfunctional Brisbane roots with a brand spankin' new show. The line-up is still disorderly and the show is still circus infused. Witness this world premiere from the Briefs boys, complete with the new tricks, new wigs, new briefs, new bo...

21-26 May

... All male. All Vaudeville. All trash. ... Fresh from glitter bombing the globe, the cult variety show will return to their humble and dysfunctional Brisbane roots with a brand spankin' new show. ... The all-male, all vaudeville, all trash brat pack are in lock down at the Brisbane Powerhouse set to unleash 'the second coming' with a full collab...

23-25 May

‘Bangladesh: Stories from a Young Nation’ is a collaborative photographic exhibition featuring 26 stories from a three week intensive workshop which took place at the beginning of the year in Bangladesh. This workshop brought together students from internationally recognised institutions, Griffith University’s Queensland College o...

24 May

Jake and Elle’s Kitchen Rules at Treasury for Italian Week. Talented grand finalists of My Kitchen Rules, Jake and Elle, lend their culinary skills to Treasury Casino’s Italian Alfresco Feast on Friday 24 May. ... The Sunshine Coast duo will indulge diners at the event with a gastronomic selection of traditional Italian fare, inspi...

24 May

NWA/AWA proudly present Grindhouse Wrestling 5: "The Rejected Strikes Back" - live in the cinema! ... Our big return takes place on Friday May 24th at Tribal Theatre, Brisbane CBD. Following on from our previous successful events, The Grindhouse comes back with a bang, featuring the return of USA TV Wrestling STAR & former NWA World Champion, "...

25 May

  ... Rodz, Rock ‘n’ Roll showcases over 300 cars from pre 1979 in the Car Show & Shine plus a full program of rock and roll stage entertainment. ... So what are you waiting for? Rev those engines and pull up those bobbysocks!  This free family event held at Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine is going to be hours of non-stop&nbs...

25 May

Enharmonie Chamber Ensemble and 4mbs Festival of Classics 2013 present ... Life and Love - Clara's StoryThe Music and Letters of Robert and Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms ... Enharmonie Chamber Ensemble and guests perform works by these three great composers, and bring their story to life with readings from their priva...

26 May

Come along to the festival and ‘say g’day at Dayboro Day!’. Make sure you visit the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service stall for information on everything you need to know about visiting surrounding park areas.

26 May

Come and enjoy a fantastic day out on the Sunshine Coast, only an hour from Brisbane. Navigate the route and learn as you go. ... Complete in amazing and fun challenges for all ages. Win Amazing prizes! ... 100% of the profits will be donated to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital ... Come along and enjoy challenges at ... Big Kart Track ... Jetts Fitn...

26 May

Come experience rich and colourful African cultures at the Africa Day Festival ... The festival will showcase African art, clothing, dance, music and food, with activities for kids. There will also be workshops on African drumming, and many more. ... Festival goers can enjoy lunch at the food marquees, browse the many stalls with African inspired i...

26 May

Jubilee Singers has a proud and unique choral history in Brisbane and was started in 1973 by past members of the Brisbane Eisteddford Junior Choir. The current choir has over 450 "woman years" of Jubilee Choir singing, with 6 original members still going strong! ... These 40 years have seen many musical achievements;  biennial, 25th and  ...

26 May

As part of the ‘Tastes of Italy’ feature during Italian Week, Artimino Ristorante Italiano – Cucina Toscana will present a MasterClass where you will learn the following dishes:  ... Pasta ... Pizza ... Tiramisu ... The MasterClass will be followed by a three course lunch with matching wines and water. ... We invite you to en...

26 May - 2 June

tefania  Kleynendorst – Italian photographer and world traveler shares her longtime love of cultures, arts  and beauty which inspires her life and drives her photographic style in fresh and innovative ways. Her unique interpretation and style are influenced by her life experiences. In her first Australian exhibition, Stefania showca...

26 May

The Angelo’s Family celebrates 45 years of making pasta.  Come join Angelo’s daughter in this hands on class where you will learn the art and passion that drives the brand.  Finish the class with a pasta lunch, including dessert and coffee.  Each student will receive an Angelo’s gift pack filled with goodies includi...

26 May

Societa' Dante Alighieri Gold coast Inc. presents Italian poetry day.Gold Coast Dante Alighieri Society rooms – rear of Gold Coast Italo Australian Club. ... The Società Dante Alighieri is a world-wide organisation with branches in many countries and its head office in Rome. ... The aim of the association is to disseminate the It...

26 May

... Degustation - As as part of the Italian Week ‘Tastes of Italy’ feature, Bucci Restaurant in James Street Precinct in Fortitude Valley presents a degustation menu 'Autumn in Italy's North' Bucci is synonymous with fine light Italian food that incorporates the best and freshest produce. Bucci James Street adds out...

26 May

Opening concert event of Italian Week and Grand Finale of the Verdi Celebration in the 4MBS Festival of Classics. Celebrating Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th anniversary featuring Rosario La Spina in Brisbane’s newly refurbished City Hall. With Jacqueline Mabardi, soprano, Georgia Hawes, contralto, Rosario La Spina, tenor, Da...

26 May

In collaboration with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland and as part of the Italian Presence in  Queensland  feature, author Davide Cottone will present his new book 'Canecutter', discuss the backstory and read from his book. See the website for full program of days events. ... Queensland gears up to paint the town...

26 May

Feste del Piemonte - Celebrating regional dishes and entertainment.  Since 1971, the 22nd of May has been set aside as a special day to celebrate the history, culture and languge of Piemonte. ...  Join us as we celebrate the FESTA DEL PIEMONTE,  with a luncheon of typical Piemonties dishes.  ... BOOK ONLINE  ... Queensland...

26 May

In collaboration with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland and as part of the Italian Presence in  Queensland  feature, guest speaker is Peter Connell, Director of the Mercy Heritage Centre, Brisbane. presents ‘Romanesque Churches: Corpus Christi Church and the Holy Name Cathedral.’ ... During the years 1912 to...

26 May - 2 June

Italian Week celebrates the National Day of Italy, presenting the genius and Italian lifestyle and showcases the very unique Italian experience via Art, gastronomy and luxury conveyance.Delicious food, fine dramatic performances and wondrous workshops will light up the river city and Sunshine State inviting you to ‘engage your emotions’...

27 May

Discover the technique of the highly unique Sicilian specialty- pasta ravioli.  ... Traditionally reserved for festivals and special occasions, filled pasta is created with simple, basic ingredients - eggs, flour and salt with fillings of your choice – resulting in a wide range of nutritious and delicious options. ... Take part in this c...

28 May

Where will the next big thing in opera or music theatre emerge from? Will it be recycled classics; cross-genre experiments; or performed concept albums? ... Opera Queensland, the Brisbane Powerhouse and ABC Radio National will explore the future of music theatre in an evening of live performance and lively discussion at the Brisbane Powerhouse...

28 May

International dancer & researcher Selene Pennetta will introduce visitors to the culture and history of the Salento area, located in south Italy.  ... The photographer and videomaker Francesco Anglani will introduce the beauty of the Salento area both through images and with a short movie. This will be a magic travel between cultural...

29 May

As part of the Italian Week ‘Tastes of Italy’ feature, Ristorante Dell ‘Ugo presents a special degustation menu to celebrate the festival. ... Menu ... Antipata all’Italiana - salumi – olive – grilled vegetables, bocconcini accompanied by (wine) ... Prosecco.  ... Primo piatto – Lasagna...

30 May

The Vittoria Coffee Waiters' Race is a highly visible, fun and exiting multicultural event. ... Come down to Queen Street Mall and cheer on waiters and waitresses as they race with trays of Vittoria coffee cups, trying not to spill a drop. ... The famous Waiters Race originated in Europe in the early 1900s and has become a popular and entertaining...

30 May

Artimino Ristorante Italiano – Cucina Toscana will present a degustation dinner showcasing authentic Tuscan cuisine. We invite you to enjoy the fun, atmosphere and flavours from the secret Italian medieval village of Artimino, nestled amongst the olive groves of Tuscany. ... MENU ... Antipasto – Crostini misti Toscani (a selec...

31 May - 2 June

Brisbane's inaugural festival of jazz is set to steam up those chilly winter days. ... Featuring an exciting program of international and Australian jazz artists over a three day period, come and delve into the world of jazz as the joint gets jumpin’. ... The line-up includes award-winning jazz vocalist Erin Dickens, two-time Grammy award-win...

31 May

... If there was one voice in Australian jazz more recognised than any other, it would be that of Vince Jones. ... His understanding of jazz places him as a visionary in his field. His instinct for great harmony and the very principles of Jazz: suprise and spontaneity, will transport audiences beyond a simple show. ... Duration: 2hrs with a 20min...

31 May

RAW is an indie arts organisation for artists, by artists. We focus on spotlighting indie underground talent to the public. Every second month we hand-select and showcase approximately 40 artists in film, fashion, music, visual art, photography, performing art, hair and make up for a one-night creative explosion! ... RAW was founded in the United S...

31 May

Adriano, Carla and Emile’ – a trio featuring Adriano on classical guitar and vocals, Carla - vocals and percussion, and Emile on the west-African djembe drum, offer a combination of original, contemporary Italian songs as well as older pieces from the Neapolitan and Sardinian traditions. ... A number of the trio’s original composi...

31 May

A free film presentation on the gorgeous Apulia region in Southern Italy.  ... Documentary writer Selene Pennetta and photographer and cinematographer Francesco Anglani will talk about their experience putting the documentary together and discuss the region’s uniqueness. ... This is and amazing documentary produced by the Canadian Produc...