Brisbane Event Calendar

Showcasing a range of State Library of Queensland’s rare and restricted collection items, Lifestyle explores how Queenslanders live and play in the sunshine state. Participatory and thought-provoking, it explores the myriad of ideas and identities that are quintessentially Queensland.

Discover the courage, compassion and dedication of Sister Constance Keys, one of Queensland’s most decorated and beloved First World War nurses. Trace her remarkable five-year journey of war service through her diaries, photographs and the many fascinating mementos she sent home to her family.  Loved and admired by those for whom she car...

Enjoy a weekly drawing session to calm the soul ... Develop your drawing skills and calm your soul at ArtWorld Studio's Dine & Draw evening classes. ... Classes are held from 6.30-8.30pm Thursdays. Each session costs $40, which includes materials and a light meal. Spots are strictly limited at this stage, so we recommend you book quickly via ou...

... Aspire Gallery's 'Foot Square' is back for 2018! ... Every winter, Aspire Gallery hosts it's second annual small pieces competition, 'Foot Square'. Much like it's big sister competition, 'Petite Pieces', there is no limitation on medium, theme or skill for artists looking to enter. The one restriction - work must fit within a foot square, as t...

Gold Coast Homeless Connect has launched the donation drive for its 11th annual event, set to help more than 1700 locals who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness.  ... People are asked to donate good quality clothing, new toiletries and non-perishable food and food vouchers ahead of the event on 1st August, 2017 Gold Coast Homeless...

This 2 day seminar will provide you with the latest information on dog behaviour and positive, reward-based training methods and is suitable for all levels of experience. ... The seminar is a great introduction course and could also form the start of a rewarding journey to becoming a fully qualified dog trainer if you wish. ... It is an excellent s...

State Library is celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day with a special event in our dedicated children's play space, The Corner. Join the deadly crew from BlackCard Cultural Tours for cultural insights through art, craft and songs. Kids will learn about the importance of country to Aboriginal people, as well as a children'...

Join Bris Funny Fest for the comedy show of the year. 3 of Brisbanes shining comedians/ mothers, come together to show the world how dark motherhood can really be. From a cake stand for a school fund raiser, to a ruthless, violent super spy agent when it comes to defending our children. even if the enemy is a cute little puppy or a 3 year old child...

Burlesque.Feathers, sparkling costumes, glamorous smiles, a cheeky wink and the surprise reveal of tasseled breasts. Breast cancer is a horrible yet common disease, affecting men and women (and gender non binary pals) alike. 1 in 8 women or female bodied people will experience breast cancer by the age of 85 and 148 men or male bodied people wi...

ONLY 20 TICKETS LEFT!!!Know a teen girl with DESIGN fire in her belly? Term 3's A Designer Life All Day Workshop Event connects 60 girls (Grades 7-12) with a passion for visual design with 10 x Extraordinary Women Designers working across: Fashion, Digital, Architecture, Product, Film, Interior, Photography, Advertising and Jewellery design.We...

QueensPlaza have launched their QP Voucher Booklet, giving lunch-visitors access to a range of $7 Lunch Specials at the Centre’s food retailers, which include Kinn Imm, Zeus Greek Street and New Shanghai. ... The Lunch Specials are designed to encourage CBD workers to ditch the desk on their breaks as ‘mindful eating’ takes off. ....

Newly launched Brisbane based pop up cinema Filmhouse are back with their second screening. This time Filmhouse are popping up in West End on Saturday August 11 with the Paul Thomas Andersons classic Boogie Nights. ... Boogie Nights tells the story of Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), a well-endowed busboy growing up in San Francisco in 1977. He is disc...

HEYA Comedy and Bris Funny Fest present Douche Canoe, an hour of stand up comedy from the delightfully dirty Anna Brennan. ... Relatable, observational and a little bit gross, this promises* to be a thigh slapper. ... A runner up in QLD’s Raw Comedy competition in 2018, Anna recently performed at Anywhere Theatre...

Calling all movers and shakers aged 50 plus… South Bank creative pop-up Flowstate are hosting a FREE dance workshop Contemporary Dance for Mature Movers.   Led by local professional dancers in Liesel Zink’s performance Inter, participants will be led through contemporary technique before taking part in exe...

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School invites you to discover more about the school at the 2018 Open Morning on Thursday 16 August from 8am to 11am. ... Open Morning provides the opportunity for you and your daughter to: ... - Meet the Principal, Ros Curtis, and hear her talk about the school ... - Tour with students and see learning in action on a n...

Brisbane City Council’s annual Revive Pop Up Fashion Festival is back again for 2018! Join us on Friday 17th August at Brisbane’s Cultural Forecourt in South Bank as sellers from Brisbane and beyond come together to celebrate second-hand fashion. ...   ... This unique event celebrates second-hand fashion as a way to avoid the...

Crowbar + Chevron Showgirls present: ... The 2018 residency of Cult Burlesque - Sinful, strange & straight from hell! ... Join us at Church Brisbane for the ritual worship of all that is wicked & wonderful. ... Give yourself over to lust, envy, greed & prepare for this ... feast of circus, sideshow, comedy & striptease from the other side. ......

Brissie's own award-winning musical "songbird and improvisation queen" Jenny Wynter presents her astounding one-woman cabaret, where she plays a veteran cabaret performer performing all of her greatest glittering career hits in a night of stories and songs, monologues and memories ...which are all inspired by your suggestions. ...   ... As see...

Brissie's own award-winning musical "songbird and improvisation queen" Jenny Wynter presents her astounding one-woman cabaret, which is made up entirely from your suggestions! ... As seen at Woodford Folk Festival, The Planting Festival, Melbourne Cabaret Fringe and Brisbane Festival. ... "...the night belonged to songbird and improv...

Hot off the back of SOLD OUT shows in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Commit to Your Jokes presents The Breast of the Fest: Brisbane Edition. Recommended by Pedestrian.TV and featured on Joy FM, treat yourself to a hilarious night featuring three of Melbourne’s breast* up and coming comedians.*bestFeaturing:Claire Hagan (Comedy a...

Classical string players turned original artists K MAK and ZANI team up to present new works. ... K MAK is the originals project of Australian cellist Kathryn McKee - an arresting distillation of classical, alternative, electro-pop music.   ... K Mak has a new song to launch.  And a new film clip. ... Set inside the stunnin...

Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity's 2018 Symposium - Insight & Knowledge: Improving The Breast Cancer Journey - is a unique opportunity for breast cancer patients, survivors, family and friends to gain valuable information from medical and health experts. ... This is the first time this Information Symposium has been run by our Brisbane Bre...

Planets is a free, interactive, participatory performance that explores relationships between people, places and objects. Members of the public are invited to interact, share and experience the joy of movement with one another, led by a contemporary dancer. Onlookers can observe the spectacle of light created by the participants as they ripple...

HelloI'm writing to inform you of a free event by international speaker Sister Shivani in City Hall on 22nd August.shivani.com.auThank youPhillip

The Professional Women's Network event series was established as a platform for women to empower each other to succeed. It is a place where Brisbane professional women can connect and network, be inspired by guest speakers and build and develop new business relationships. Alison Quinn, Chief Executive Officer - Retire Australia, is the guest speake...

#SWF2018 is a boutique literary arts event, home to North Brisbane’s Bayside, held over 3 days | two venues.We have been crafting festival programs that showcase Indigenous and Non-Indigenous wordsmiths since 2013. ... We co-host two linked literary events to complement the weekend festival program, including: a CBD-based launch event at Bris...

The Foundation class is designed to empower you to change anything and everything you’d like to change in your life. You will be given a whole toolbox that will allow you to break apart the foundation of limitation that we so often function from and build a new foundation, one of limitless possibility so that you can begin to create the life...

Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness invites everyone to a night of glamour at our Vintage Gala in Brisbane's iconic City Hall.The night includes a 4-hour drinks package, 2-course dinner, jazz band, comedian emcee and much, much more. This year’s event promises to be the best yet!Since opening in 1930, Brisbane City Hall has become one of this city&...

Come and enjoy a new plant-based nutritional shake in front of the Gold Coast Convention Centre. ... All will be Revealed…  Taste the new Protein Meal Replacement built with pea, quinoa and rice proteins. The ideal balance of protein and nutrition that sustains energy and satisfies hunger which contains no artificial flavours or sweet...

The final round of the 2018 season sees the return of the Super Round – a round of footy designed by kids, for kids. ...   ... With $3 pies right up until the ball is bounced at each game and kids under 15 getting in for FREE at all venues, you don’t want to miss the action-packed conclusion to the home-and-away season. ...  ...

Q ANZAC 100 Fellowship recipient Dr Mark Cryle will lead an energetic exploration of what it meant for Queensland men and women to serve, sacrifice or stay at home during the First World War. ... As part of the Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a New Generation program, this workshop will guide teachers to explore First World War collection...

It's everything you wanted to know about Sam Thaiday - and a probably a little bit more - straight from the man himself. Join the rugby league legend ahead of his final regular season home game for the Broncos as he takes you on a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Sam Thaiday story. ... If you're a Sammie fan then you shouldn't miss what will be...