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Brisbane Event Calendar

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 31 October 2012

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26 September - 15 October

Near is an on going portrait of Katrin Koenning’s family that journeys into the complexities and challenges of love and belonging. Spanning over years, this work is a quiet narrative on the passing of time. The family’s story is common to the 21st century – they are spread across four countries; torn apart and thrown together by m...

2 October

Come and help celebrate World Habitat Day. Big and small ... there will be wildlife galore! See and learn about some wonderful Australian animals with rangers from South East Queensland Wildlife Centre.

3 October

Big and small ... there will be wildlife galore! See and learn about some wonderful Australian animals with rangers from South East Queensland Wildlife Centre.

4 October

Come and help the rangers celebrate World Animal Day by discovering some crazy creatures that creep in the creek. Come and learn what you can do to help look after these amazing creatures through stories, dip-netting and a wildlife presentation. Children 6-10 years. Bookings required (07) 3512 2300

5-7 October

Saved by music – how a ratty bunch of housemates rise above their surroundings. ... After touring the Netherlands with The Kransky Sisters earlier this year, Topology returned to Brisbane fired up with new music and theatre ideas. ... In Share House, the band have been living together in one house for as long as anyone can remember. The only...

5 October

Big and small ... there will be wildlife galore! See and learn about some wonderful Australian animals with rangers from South East Queensland Wildlife Centre.

6 October

WHEN: Saturday 6th October 2012 7-10 pm WHERE: Princess Theatre, Woolongabba, Brisbane COST: FREE! ... Description ... If you’re looking for a fun, a spiritually uplifting way to spend an evening then discover the joy of Kirtan, the music of the spiritual world!After a great evening we had on the Gold Coast in July; Mantra Rock Dance will giv...

7 October

Kidsafe Day in the Park – FREE child restraint checks and fun for the family! ... Sunday 7 October ... 7th Brigade Park 10am to 2pm ... NRMA Insurance invites you to check that you have the right restraint for your child and that it is installed correctly - for FREE! ... There will be Kidsafe safety displays and information available. Come fo...

9 October - 4 November

A photography exhibition that transforms the landscapes and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands into a surreal representation of the world at large. Ecuadorian photographer Fernando Espinosa ventured into the Galapagos Islands over the course of two years to capture a contradiction; an environment that is both harsh and unrelenting and yet a paradise...

10-20 October

The hilariously inventive Suitcase Royale are back, bringing you another masterfully-mad tale from the dusty-plains of the Australian outback. Welcome to the Blue Lagoon Caravan Park, an idyllic paradise somewhere in the heart of Australia. Wombats are the main attraction, loved by all, until something goes wrong – a mysterious disease h...

14 October

Welcome to Shopaholics Day Out – The Ultimate Indulgence will be a true one day of indulgence.  Not only will you be able to buy new and exciting products in the 'Shopaholics Emporium' you will also be able to enjoy many beauty treatments in our ‘Pampering Pavilion’, find out about all the latest information on health, f...

14 October

The Great Brisbane Duck Race is Australia’s largest charity duck race, raising funds for cancer research at the PA Hospital. ... Buy your duck ticket for the chance to WIN a brand new car thanks to presenting partner Motorama. ... Join us for a day filled with free live entertainment, family fun activities including rides, animal farm, face p...

14 October

Have nothing to do on Sunday? Come to our Fete! We would like to invite everyone to come and enjoy a fantastic family day out. There will be: - Egyptian food and sweets and coffee - Erythrian food, tea and coffee - Egyptian photos (dress up in Egyptian costumes and have your make up done and look like Egyptian royalty) - ri...

17-21 October

Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant, the Norman Hotel is turning 123 and with a five day long celebration from 17 October, they’re proving you’re only as old as you feel. ... There’ll be something for everyone during their birthday week, including the release of the Ekka Champion beef. ... Whether your style is beef and b...

17 October - 5 November

A photo-documentary investigating the lives of 6 fat activists in Australia. If you think about the TV shows you watch, the articles you read in magazines, the pictures we see in the media and advertising, the representation of fat people is often superficial or laden with moral consequences for being fat. Fat Stories challenges these stereotypes s...

17 October

Internationally adored Quebec folk outfit Le Vent Du Nord presents their repertoire of original music and traditional French songs. Since its 2002 founding, the quartet has become one of the leading exponents of Quebec’s culture, having given more than 1000 concerts worldwide. The talented singers/ multi-instrumentalists have racked up s...

18 October

America’s foremost avant-everything/pop-actionists return to Australia on the back of their acclaimed new LP Always. Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart is a poet of the damned. Over the course of their albums he has traced out the darkest edge of human civilisation. Cataloguing the stories of those behind closed doors, without voices of their own,...

19 October

9 Designers from all around Australia will come to Brisbane to show their upcoming collections. This not to be missed event will be held on the 19th of October 2012, At the Princess Theatre. ... Gift bags and free photos, 9 amazing designers, what more would you want. ...   ... Ticket pricing are ... $30 - VIP front row - Gift bags ... $20 2nd...

19 October

Music from the Renaissance, accompanied by readings and short scenes from Shakespeare ...   ... Tickets $8 / $5 concessions - available from sarah on 0450572445 or email sarah@spangled-aura.com

19 October

Help celebrate National Water Week by shedding some light on the creatures of the night and bring the whole family on a spotlight walk from Walkabout Creek down to the Enoggera Reservoir. Bookings required (07) 3512 2300

20 October

Citra Malaysia aims to promote Malaysia as a unique country with diverse races, languages, religions and various remarkable cultural traditions that have been preserved for generations. The festival also presents Malaysia as a chosen destination for many international tourists and holidaymakers. This will be demonstrated through our cultural perfor...

20 October

Picture this - First, take Brisbane’s most atmospheric outdoor venue. Then, add 6 awesome bands, circus performers, an art gallery, market stalls, kids activities and some tasty treats. The result? A celebration not to be missed! The CARE Community Festival 2012.  Potential side effects include laughter, uncontrollable dancing, rushes o...

20 October

Fundraiser Event ... D’vine Events is hosting a fundraiser dinner to helpraise money for “Redkite – supporting children through Cancer” ...   ... Tickets: $45.00 per person (all you can eat buffet andcomplimentary beer, wine or soft drink) ... Donations made by: Secret Touch, Memoriesin a Flash, XXXX, Harbour Day Spa, B...

20 October

Can’t handle the crowds of massive festivals? Then come along to our Medieval Day on Saturday 20th October 2012 from 2-8pm. It’s a fantastic opportunity have a tour through Medieval camps and chat to re-enactors, watch some Maypole & Morris Dancing, Medieval Fashion Parades, Cooking Demonstrations & Live Music only 8km from Bris...

20 October

Talent@Redlands:  A community concert is being held at Redland Bay State School on Saturday 20th October from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.  Featuring internationally renowned violinist Attila Sautov as well as community and school acts.  Entry fee is a donation at the door, all funds raised go to the school’s chaplaincy program.  Thi...

23 October

Come and cook for the judges from Ready Steady Cook, Damian Heads and Dominique Rizzo, to become the 2012 Kidsafe Culinary Champions. ... The Kidsafe Cook-off 2012 launches in King George Square on national Kidsafe Day, Tuesday 23 October.  Free general admission on the day! ... Twenty teams, each representing different occupations, whizz, whi...

24 October - 3 November

Returning after a highly successful inaugural World Theatre Festival 2010 season, Performance Anxiety draws parallels between the anxieties of a performer and those we experience while ‘performing’ in our day-to-day lives. Whether ‘performing’ be in the bedroom, boardroom or the supermarket checkout queue, nationally acclaim...

25 October

The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is designed for those who would like to start a business, inventors, or those with early stage business ideas. ... An initiative of the Queensland Government, the Ideas2Market small business workshops are delivered around Queensland by the AIC’s experienced facilitators and include a range of guest speak...

27-28 October

It is almost Halloween at the magic castle, but strange things are starting to happen in the Haunted Forest on the edge of the kingdom.  Come and join us for a walk around the kingdom and meet the magical characters who live there. ... A promenade performance suitable for children age 5-8. Route has no steps and is suitable for pushchairs and...

28 October

Join a volunteer to discover the amazing history, plants and animals of the Enoggera Reservoir and surrounds. Bookings required (07) 3512 2300

28 October

Come and enjoy a family day full of spectacular Cheerleading and Dance presented by World Cup Cheer.