Cherie Durant is a constant public favourite in our 'petite pieces' and 'Foot Square' competitions. So we are happy to announce we will be hosting a small solo show by Cherie during the end of September. ... 'Poised' will be held at the Aspire Gallery, Paddington from 21st September to 8th October 2016 and features a wonderful range of intricate dr...

An Antiquated Notion is an inquisitive group exhibition exploring the concept vintage. The exhibition investigates the relationships the artists have with times and places from the past, deciphering through their personal discoveries including how to make something old new again and toying around with the question “is vintage an antiquated no...

  ... Realising the truth of our emotions ... With revered Tibetan lama His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo ...   ... In this teaching, Dzogchen Rinpoche will go deeper into the Dzogchen view on emotions. By realising the truth of our emotions and recognising that they are not what they seem to be, our emotions are...

Cultivate compassion, find inner-peace and learn how live a healthy, harmonious life at our Halth and Harmony Festival, Saturday October 1st at the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 236 Montague Rd, West End.World Vegetarian Day is observed annually around the planet on October 1st. It is a day of celebration established by the North Americ...

Golf lovers – and those just curious – are invited to join Golf Month around Australia this October. Whether you’ve never had a swing, would like to get more involved or simply want to share the game with your mates and family, there will be something to suit everyone at a club or facility nearby.  ... Throughout October, a...

Two of Australia’s most respected musicians, Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky will perform anunforgettable afternoon and evening of Love Songs on Sat 01 October at Brisbane Powerhouse.A musical romance like no other, Ceberano and Grabowsky will play stripped back renditions of thegreatest love songs of the last 50 years, with music that has d...

 Emotions are fine - just don't follow them ... With revered Tibetan lama His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo ...   ... Through the practice of mindfulness and meditation, we learn to be more present in what we are doing. We are less distracted and have less judgement of anything we feel and experience. In particula...

Championship All Breeds Cat Show with over 100 exhibits being judged by international, interstate and local judges.  Great opportunity to watch judging and speak with breeders.  Loads of stalls with cat-themed products, catering on site, family friendly outing. 

Oktoberfest + Long Weekend = Brissy's ultimate Sunday Session! ... Grab your mates and book in for a massive long weekend filled with steins of pure bier, massive schnitzels, cracking river views and tunes from our haus DJ. ... PLUS a free pork slider with every Oktoberfest bier on Sunday! Book now:http://bit.ly/2dqAnV2

The Mantra Room and Mount Gravatt Meditation and Yoga are pleased to present kirtan band, the Soul Sistas. Consisting of the angelic feminine voices of Gayatri dasi, Anah, Angela and Kelly, woven together to create sweet harmonies that will please your ears and touch your heart. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, violin and drum, the Soul Sistas exper...

You are invited to the Suited to Success charity fundraiser annual event. ... Experience a glamorous evening drinks and designer new and pre loved fashion for every occasion and every budget. ... Set in the historic Brisbane City Hall, it’s shaping up to be a fabulous night with over 1000 designer pieces at outlet prices. ... Every outfit yo...

Choosing your Dirndl and Lederhosen is just the start of your Oktoberfest Brisbane journey, with the Festival directors giving you every reason to immerse yourself in Australia’s biggest German cultural festival. ... The Brisbane Showgrounds is the perfect setting for the Oktoberfest Tent and the Munich Biergarten. Traditional stalls create a...

Queensland Ballet’s Tutus On Tour is a wonderful evening of ballet that brings together three outstanding dance works

Workshops, demonstrations, giveaways, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family! ... Hear from local experts in the health industry, explore our facilities and try our classes - it's everything you need to kickstart your journey to a fitter you.

Brisbane Open House is celebrating its seventh annual event on October Saturday 8 and Sunday 9, 2016. This year Brisbane Open House will open their doors to about 100 of the city’s most significant and intriguing buildings for visitors. The free event offers an opportunity to tour a remarkable range of new buildings including the Fort Lytton...

Join the exhibition curator Sarah Barron for a floor talk of COLOUR: Mervyn Moriarty, A Retrospective Exhibition. Barron is an emerging curator with a long association with Flying Arts. She is the education program officer at QUT Art Museum and William Robinson Gallery, curator for the Art Series Hotels and gallery assistant at Logan Art Galle...

Celebrate the launch of COLOUR: Mervyn Moriarty, A Retrospective Exhibition with our session in conversation with the artist himself, Merv Moriarty. ...   ... Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pmVenue: Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, BrisbaneCost: $25 ($20 for Flying Arts Members). Please book through htt...

In conjunction with Paddington’s group exhibition An Antiquated Notion, Aspire Gallery is hosting a 'Market Day' on the last day of the exhibition, Saturday 8 October from 1pm – 4pm. Artists Chantel Schott, OmiLee, Corrina McLaughlin, Rochelle Blakelock, Hayley Groves George and Susie Lewis will excite your Saturday afternoon with an a...

CPL's Screech Theatre is a leading inclusive theatre group for kids aged 5-18. ... Come and try for free on October 8!

From bitumen to bush, challenge yourself to an all-terrain scenic run from Griffith University Nathan Campus through Toohey Forest. With resoundingly positive feedback from the inaugural event in 2015, we are adding a 21km Half Marathon course to the already existing 5km and 10km courses to make it even bigger and better! Stay tuned for more inform...

Soft candle light and an exciting, yet ambient atmosphere sets the scene these world-renownded musicians take us on an acoustic kirtan journey to inner peace and satisfaction. The kirtan (sacred chant) will start off soft and mellow building to a more spirited chant, so for those who love these very special musicians and heaps of variety, then this...

Join us in applauding 45 years since the first flight of Flying Arts, through a retrospective exhibition of artworks by renowned artist, teacher and the founder of Flying Arts, Merv Moriarty. An exhibition launch and public programs will accompany this exhibition. ...   ... Time: Open to the public 10:00 am – 4:0...

This October, Aspire Gallery is proud to host 'Light and AiR' and exhibition by the Artists in Redcliffe Group (or AiR).The exhibition, 'Light and AiR', celebrates light in all its glory.They do not take light for granted. Light is both substantive and ephemeral. It has mood, spirituality and form. Their palette is white light fractured, where the...

View a large display of collectable porcelain and pottery, check out the sales tables featuring items made by the famous potteries of Shelley and Wileman, and enjoy talking to expert and collectors alike. ... Friday Preview Evening includes Wine and Light Refreshments and admission for Saturday and Sunday.

Mel Buttle is a hilarious bundle of contradictions, and she’s a package that is rapidly making herself felt in all mediums, right across the country. ... In 2010 with her first ever solo show, Mel was the talk of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival even scoring a nomination for Best Newcomer. From then on, Mel has continued to take he...

The Mummy Tree Markets are a little bit different to what you may expect…Established in 2010 our markets are not second hand markets or just a baby market, nor are our markets 100% handmade. Our market is a boutique family market, providing quality, unique products and services which are not mass produced or easily found in shops. ...  ...

Hope to see you there! 

Golden Pig invites you to spend an afternoon relaxing in good company with stunning food and wines sourced from South Australia’s, Clare Valley and its surrounds, at the upcoming Kilikanoon Spring Event on Saturday 15 October from 1.00pm. This event promises to deliver an opportunity to feast, sip and indulge on a selection of fresh culinary...

It’s the 10th anniversary of the Summertime Riverfest - Australia's Biggest Duck Race and thousands are expected to flock to the river’s edge at Riverside Drive (opp Regatta Hotel) West End for the quackiest festival in town along with the iconic race that quacks the nation – Australia’s Biggest Duck Race! All in aid of canc...

Brisbane’s most exclusive restaurants have joined together to support Foodbank. ...   ... Il Centro, Moda, Cha Cha Char, Jellyfish Enoteca and Brisbane’s leading boutique brewery, Newstead Brewery Co. are cooking up specialty dishes to make for an exciting inaugural event at Foodbank. ... Here’s your chance to sample cuisine...

Bollywood is back at The Mantra Room West End when we celebrate our 3rd anniversary on the 16th October. Feel you are having a De ja vu Moment?  Well you ARE!  Last year we held a Bollywood celebration for our 2nd anniversary and it was so much fun that we decided to do a repeat. Below are some pics from last years fun-filled event....

The Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) is offering camping for a limited time, from mid October 2016 to mid March 2017. Located at Caboolture, Queensland, QSEC is ideally situated half way between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. ... QSEC is Queensland’s premier equestrian sport and multipurpose events venue.  Spread over 30 hecta...

The increasing prevalence of mental health issues throughout Australia’s adult population has heightened the need for organisations to refocus on their duty of care to all employees. ... The 2016 Workplace Mental Health Program offers human resources professionals the opportunity to benchmark their organisation's current approach to employee...

Quick Sticks Express Lunch ... Looking for a quick lunch with ambience & style? ... Express Lunch: Head to Saké Restaurant & Bar Eagle Street Pier for a contemporary Japanese lunch, be in and out in 40 minutes and pay only $40 for a tasty 2 course lunch. ... Feeling thirsty? Add a glass of selected wine or craft beer f...

The inaugural Brisbane Fashion Weekend 2016 is the ultimate Brisbane fashion event featuring designerrunway shows coupled with an on-site designer and boutique pop-up shopping experience. ... Visitors will have the opportunity to sit front row at The Runway and view the latest designs from some ofAustralia’s best known brands before purchasin...

The Mexican culture is probably one of the most fascinating cultures worldwide. The mix of strong native lengends, artistic expressions and aspects of Spanish culture make the Mexican culture unique.  ... This year's Brisbane Mexican Festival is expecting more than 10,000 people to enjoy typical food, handcrafts, pinatas, drinks and much more!

Join the exhibition curator Sarah Barron for a curator floor talk of COLOUR: Mervyn Moriarty, A Retrospective Exhibition. Barron is an emerging curator with a long association with Flying Arts. She is the education program officer at QUT Art Museum and William Robinson Gallery, curator for the Art Series Hotels and gallery assistant at Logan A...

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns in 2016 for its 20th anniversary with a huge national tour of Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, shining a spotlight on the best of Japanese culture from October 14th to December 4th. ...   ... With each city’s program carefully curated by The Japan Foundation, Sydney, the...

From 27-30 October, the Brisbane Showgrounds will transform into a caravanning and camping enthusiast’s playground, with the October Pre-Christmas Caravan and Camping Sale, hosted by Caravanning Queensland. With more than 400 caravan, camper trailer and motorhome models on display and great pre-Christmas price tags, visitors will be able to v...

... This world class ABBA revival band has been described by the media as 'one of the most entertaining rock shows around today and described by audiences as 'pure fun', 'immense joy' and 'the perfect escape'. ... This unique tribute show is coming to the Redcliffe Cultural Centre in October. The closest thing to seeing the original ABBA, this sho...

Raise your glass as we tantalise your tastebuds once again with the return of the Good Food and Wine Show, presented by Citib, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 28-30, 2016. Celebrate the best food and beverages the nation has to offer as you make your way through the hundreds of local and international exhibitors, sampl...

Are you looking for professional development or just passionate about filmmaking? Come along to the Queensland School of Film and Television's (QSFT) next OPEN DAY on Saturday, 29th October 2016. This is the perfect opportunity for you to gain knowledge about the creative industry and career path opportunities. You will hear from our industry pro...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Join this joyous and restorative sisterhood retreat day of self-nurturing, empowerment and support.  ... Retreat Details ... Tap into the transformative power of self-care to nourish body and soul.  ... Learn to integrate radical self restoration strategies and practices into your daily life. ... Di...

Kaleidoscope is produced by Company 2 and is a sensory sensitive performance the whole family can enjoy. Join us for an awe-inspiring circus afternoon that will bring to life the colour, chaos and incredible beauty of Kaleidoscope based on Ethan’s every day. Join us for a celebration of young people’s stories and the acceptance of...