... "Yangon (Rangoon) a City to Rescue" Photo Exhibition ... “In Yangon we have one of the last 19th and early 20th century landscapes left in all of Asia,” U Thant Myint U, UN diplomat and founder of the Yangon Heritage Trust in the Financial Review Dec 15 2012 ... Jacques Maudy & Jimi Casaccia volunteered with the Yangon...

... Strangely Familiar investigates the ‘unseen’ side of a differently-abled narrative effectively disrupting the ableist presumption of people labelled ‘disabled’ as inferior. ... Over the past twelve months Louis Lim has worked collaboratively with Jocelyn, Finbar and Anthony. The stories presented are not conce...

CATC photoimaging students and The Love Love Art Gallery is excited to present “Just Looking, Thanks”. This free exhibition is a group project created by eleven emerging photographic artists studying photography full time at CATC. ... In the exhibition, the photographers will present a series of photographs ranging from the bizarre to t...

David Henderson adds an evocative touch to his ever-popular Venetian scenes ... Along with David Henderson’s ongoing fascination with Venice, two new destinations – Istanbul and Jerusalem feature in the internationally-renowned Australian artist’s 2013 exhibition at Brisbane’s Graydon Gallery this month. ... Drawn to great w...

Underground Productions presents ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’Book by Keythe Farley and Brian FlemmingMusic and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe ... Director: Alex FeifersMusical Director: Nick HollambyChoreographer: Bonnie Mullins ... Underground Productions couldn’t be more proud and excited to present the Queensland premiere of B...

A conference dedicated to educating and inspiring creatives + creative entrepreneurs in the art of business. ... This event is a business conference with a difference.It is an event that focuses on creating, driving and maintaining either a creative business and/or providing insight to those who wish to look for more creative and artful approaches...

Beijing, Bangalore, Belfast, Brussels, Berlin, Bern, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Bangkok and Brisbane! immerse yourself in Brisbane’s creative talent at Pecha Kucha Night. ... Pecha Kucha Night is a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in Tokyo in 2003, this renowned design presentation format (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) was pioneered by Klein D...

As part of Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week we would like to provide you with access to an expert on a topic that affects many of our young Australians. ... This event is the perfect opportunity to get sound information on teen obesity, straight from a highly experienced and trusted professional. ... The seminar will feature a dieti...

A must for lovers of photography, the Nikon-Walkley Slide Night features the latest works by some of Australia’s most talented and passionate photographers. ... We invite you to make a submission to showcase your photos in front of a captive audience and get noticed by media players at the Nikon-Walkley Photographers’ Slide Night in Bri...

Back by popular demand, In Vogue: Songs by Madonna comes direct from sell-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Auckland and New York. ... Jersey Boys star Michael Griffiths is Madonna. No accent, costume or wig, just ‘Madge’ accompanying herself at the piano to lead you through her tough life and tender songs. Watch as...

The Sunday Mail Home Show returns this September as Brisbane’s number one destination for home builders, renovators and tradies alike. ... Now held at the world-class Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 6 – 8 September, over 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest in kitchen renovations, bathroom projects, interior design,...

Our events combine beautiful products and unique services all at the very BEST prices. So unique as we cater to 'End of Season', 'End of Line', 'Best Buys' and 'Sales' so this is the perfect morning out if you are looking at getting something different and interesting at a really great prices.  ... Not only catering for the serious shopper we...

A concert of medieval music and stories from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales

The 2013 Brisbane Beach Soccer Challenge, supported by Brisbane's own soccer legends - the Brisbane Roar, is a brand new initiative created to bring social and corporate teams together for a fun and friendly day of beach soccer - all while raising funds and awareness for Youngcare! ... With a vibrant Carnivalé-festival vibe, plenty of enjoya...

Iconic singer Cyndi Lauper returns to Australia to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of her groundbreaking album with a nationwide tour of Australia. During the tour, which will commence on August 29 in Melbourne, Cyndi Lauper will perform the record-setting album She’s So Unusual in its entirety. ... Recorded and released in 1983, She’s S...

Suited to the Brisbane CBD worker - Fast Track is ultimately a team event, but individuals are also welcome to enter. ... The Series involves 4 race days held once a fortnight during September & October. ... You can choose to walk/run 4.5km or run 7km along a scenic course around the Brisbane River. ... The beauty of the Series is that start ti...

Spain’s Francisco López is internationally recognized as one of the major figures in sound art and the experimental music scene. ... For more than thirty years he’s collected raw sound from all sources and transformed them into unexpected and compelling soundscapes. López invites you to be blindfolded and enter his consumi...

Having recently returned to Australia from touring Europe and the U.S with the Bad Seeds, the most legendary and influential Ed Kuepper is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse for a night of special, Solo & By Request shows. ... That’s right, armed with only his voice; a couple of acoustic guitars and a stomp box, Ed will play crowd favourites f...

Join Weekend Arts for a special broadcast from the Brisbane Festival this Saturday. ... Sarah Kanowski will be speaking with Debbie Allen, director of the headline show ‘Freeze Frame’ (and a Fame-alumni!), Festival Director Noel Staunton, & director of the independent theatre program, David Berthold. ... Stars of international avant...

Celebrate Redcliffe Festival will once again bring a fiesta of food & fun to the Peninsula on the weekend of 14 and 15 September. Starting with a ‘meet and greet’ on Saturday at Scarborough with the Offshore Superboat Championship drivers –see their awesome machines up close, as they practice for the following day’s race...

LEO will rocket you to a world where the laws of gravity are thrown out the window. ... Forget Newton and the apple, this hilarious one-man show will send your senses topsy-turvy. From playing saxophone in mid-air, to breakdancing up the wall, LEO will rocket you to a world where the laws of gravity are thrown out the windo...

Handing the spotlight to Twelfth Night’s famous clown character, this brilliantly funny one-man play tells a timeless story of revenge, prudery and practical jokes. Tim Crouch is one of the world’s leading contemporary theatre makers and a specialist in adapting Shakespeare for young and old. ... Following the huge success of I, Caliban...

Did you know there are over 600 collecting organisations across the state of Queensland? ... From small rural museums, libraries, archives and art galleries, to large city institutions — they’re all dedicated to collecting Queensland memory. Making these collections accessible and available in the digital world is one of the challenges...

Inspired by science fiction, freeform music and Detroit techno, Laurel Halo crafts lush, electronic avant-pop that is as theoretical as it is playful. ... Halo’s 2012 LP, Quarantine, struck a deep bass-loaded chord. Issued by one of the UK’s most vital electronic music labels, Hyperdub, the album found its way into a huge array of end-o...

A caring environment for families and partners of FIFO workers to connect and share experiences regarding our lifestyle, come along and meet some other partners in your situation who can offer support and friendship. ... Bring along a share plate for morning tea, sunscreen, hats, drinks for your family. Please RSVP via our website, email, or text o...

In a breathtaking and vulnerable display of grace and physical power, Brisbane-born contemporary circus troupe Casus return home to Brisbane with their exquisite piece, Knee Deep. ... Performed to sold out audiences around the world this elegant acrobatic show, set to a haunting soundtrack will leave you breathles...

Northern Soul is a one-woman show about Victoria Melody’s attempts at joining in. Her unusual ethnographic approach to performance has found her living with pigeon fanciers for a year and learning to northern soul dance in stranger’s living rooms. ... Victoria immerses herself into other peoples worlds and examines national characterist...

Ever wondered what creatures lurk under the water’s surface? Join a ranger for a guided tour of the wildlife centre, have a go at dip-netting by the reservoir and meet some of the water-dwellers that live in our beautiful creeks and rivers. Not Suitable for under schoola ge children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Brisbane Festival highlight, Rising sees talented newcomer Aakash Odedra perform four individually stunning solo pieces created by some of today’s most important and influential international choreographers. ... Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui each created a solo for Aakash Odedra, presented in a quadruple bill and open...

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!

Swan Lake - The Nutcracker ... Australian National Tour ... Returning to Australia to perform two of the most memorable and enchanting classical ballets ... The Russian National Ballet Theatre returns for a tour of full-length classical performances of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker in over 20 cities across Australia fr...

Join a ranger from Walkabout Creek to learn about our iconic parks and meet wildlife up close. Catch a glimpse of the elusive platypus and say hello to some of our creek creatures. Free with entry into Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre. Sign up on the day as spaces are limited. Sorry no organised groups please.