Ricky Maynard: Portrait of a Distant Land is a major survey of photographic works by documentary photographer Ricky Maynard, encompassing more than two decades of the artists practice. The exhibition features 60 evocative and captivating photographic works, drawn from six bodies of work, documenting a broad range of themes and issues facing Aborigi...

* boys are skating from Brisbane to Ipswich to raise money for children with cancer.

Freestyle Tout at the Emporium in The Valley is currently exhibiting Brisbane artist - Simonne Solomon for the month of May 2012.This exclusive solo exhibition is displaying large pieces of original artwork, the highlight being "The Velvet Series" - exploring human emotion through figurative images in large,bold, black and white oil paintings.A "mu...

Discovery fishing on the gold coast is offering a half day fishing tour for only $100 $20 off our usual price, this offer is for the month of may only so get in quick purchase of vouchers are welcome with this offer and are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.  to book or purchase vouchers call: ... MOB: 0427 026 519 ... or ... email:...

Henry Rollins The Long March. For better than a quarter century Henry Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for Black Flag and, without a microphone, as a solitary traveller with an insatiable curiosity, bypassing the resorts in favour of places like Siberia and Senegal, Burma and Bangladesh. ... His curiosity and hunger...

What: National Poll asking Australians to describe the biggest issue facing Australia’s future. ... Where: Reddacliff Place, Brisbane ... Timings:  Thursday 3rd May – Friday 4th May ... URL: http://twowordsfortomorrow.com.au ...   ... On 3rd and 4th May General Electric (GE) will be in Reddacliff Place, Brisbane, asking Austr...

Bleeding Heart proudly presents a city market held from 10am-4pm on the first Friday of every month, right in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. ... There will be a mix of handmade, art and vintage items on offer from local artisans, with stalls wrapping around our veranda and flowing out to our front gardens. Visitors will also have the chance to...

May Planet will transport you to Brazilian rhythms and a potent concoction. ... 5.00pm – 5.50pm: Yemanja After performing in the UK, Brazil, Japan and Europe, Yemanja are back on home soil, but not for long as they soon head off on another tour of Brazil and Europe! Yemanja are Australian songbird, Anita Fernandes and Brazilian guitarist, E...

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Festival will deliver a broad mix of Mexican culture, beer and wine, live music and mouth-watering Mexican cuisine! You can expect authentic 'Mexicana' through our unique street stall setup that lets you (and your tastebuds!) experience Mexico's vivacious culture, cuisine and cocktails.

After a five-year break to raise her son, Bic Runga returns with a new album ‘Belle’. With her first two albums each selling 11 times platinum in her home country, top ten hits in Australia, Japan and Ireland and critical success in the UK, Bic Runga is one of the highest selling artists in New Zealand music history. ‘Belle’...

The Swap&Shop EventTo help us fund-raise for the Variety Bash, Alpha Car Hire will be hosting a Swap&Shop event. This is the perfect time to swap pre-loved items with new exciting ones (to the new owner) and not break the budget. It's a whole new wardrobe to paint the town red in! On the night there will also be amazing prizes to be won and...

Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival ... 6 May 2012 ...   ... Voted an Iconic Queensland Event in the Q150 celebrations. ...   ... May 2012 sees the Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival into its 18th year. ... This Queensland Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the calendar! ... It is held on Caxton Street. The Festiva...

Step into the playground of seven spellbound sonic explorers for some serious play. Two of Australia’s most adventurous ensembles, Clocked Out and Topology, have teamed up for a brand-new album, brought to you live in all its ecstatic, quirky, childlike wonder. ... Toy instruments and found objects create off-kilter grooves accompanied by lus...

Plumbers, electricians, cooks, radio operators and weather observers who ventured to Antarctica from 1947 to the 1980s will have their stories captured in Down South, Susan Gordon-Brown’s photo exhibition on at Brisbane Powerhouse from 9 – 26 May. ... The exhibition coincides with the 100th anniversary of Sir Douglas Mawson’s firs...

If you thought you’d seen every kind of art exhibition there was, think again. What happens when you pair a film director with a photographer, a sculptor with an illustrator or a motion designer with a choreographer? You get the unexpected. Seven w/ Another (Sw/A) is a triennial art exhibition bringing Brisbane’s best creative minds int...

Thur 10th – Sat 12th May 7.30pm ... The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane (indoors) ...   ... It’s group therapy, but not as you know it ...   ... Dysfunctional as individuals and even worse combined, group is a supportive and caring environment for anyone with issues. We may not be able to help you, but one thing i...

Friday 11 May 4pm to 8pm ... Saturday 12 May 9am to 3pm ... A wide variety of gluten free products will be showcased at what is now Queensland's only 100% gluten free food expo.  ... The expo is a fun and affordable day out for the whole family to enjoy. ... Sample and purchase gluten free foods ... Enjoy a freshly prepared gluten free lunch a...

The much anticipated Joe McNally, Through the Lens Tour, with stops in Australia and New Zealand is official and taking place in May. Sydney is the first stop in a month long jam-packed program, which will take Joe to the Gold Coast, Auckland NZ and finally Melbourne. ... As part of the Joe McNally, Through the Lens Tour, Joe will present seminars,...

Sat 12th & Sun 13th May @ 10am, 12pm and 2pm ... Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane. Meet at the Celebration Stage ...   ... When King Rudolph holds a festival of the elements, there is a competition to see who can make the best thing using earth, fire, air or water, with the winner marrying Princess Faye. On this journey through the magic gar...

In 2012, the Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland is celebrating our 21st Annual Art Exhibition. This year, our extravagant event will showcase the talents of 140 Artists with a lived experience of mental illness and display approximately 300 pieces of artwork. Most of the artwork on show is for sale and prices range from $25 to $5000.

A highlight on both the racing and social calendars, the 2012 Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival returns to the track bringing with it some of the biggest names in Australasian racing. ... Attracting the nation’s top horses, hottest entertainers and VIP guests to enjoy superior raceday hospitality, don’t miss your chance to enjoy Q...

Our Boot Camp Your Intuition Weekend offers you access to your Spirit Guides via intensive learning. Find out why and how you think the way you do, and how to follow your intuition to benefit you in every aspect of your life. Join me - Juliana, professional psychic, intuitive profiler and spiritual philosopher and change your life NOW! This excitin...

The Barracks are again hosting their lavish high tea at Palace Cinemas this Mother’s Day May 13th which includes a screening of the anticipated comedy The Five-Year Engagement. ... 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 ci...

Why not treat mum to something special this mother’s daywith Riverlife’s guided hour and a half kayak down the Brisbane River followed by a delicious barbeque and sparkling wine to celebrate what a special lady she is! ... Our Barbeque includes: ... • Premium beef rib fillet ... • Chicken skewers (available in satay, honey soy...

Make this Mother's day a classic by joining the National Breast Cancer Foundation in raising vital funds for breast cancer research. Participants can either walk or run the event, get involved on the day by volunteering or making a donation. Visit www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

When:Thursday May 17 2012 8:00 PM - Friday May 18 2012 1:00 AM ... Where:The Beetle Bar, 350 Roma Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000RSVP:16th May 2012 ... Cost:$10.00 ... Contact:Brisbane@artilleryfestival.com ...   ... Join three awesome Brisbane bands - Flannelette, Barefoot Alley and The Righteous And The Wicked - to raise awareness and funds for...

Thur 17th – Sat 19th May @ 7.30pm, additional 4pm show on sat 19th ... The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane (indoors) ...   ... A brand new adaptation of the nautical novel by Jules Verne, performed in a purpose built environment in the maze of rooms under the amphitheatre. Featuring a live cast and audio visual and lighting...

Acclaimed soprano Lisa Bell returns to the stage in an intimate and exclusive concert that will see her perform songs from her debut CD and launch her memoir Heartsong: a search for harmony.Four years in the making and containing a lifetime of incredible experiences, Heartsong is a remarkable story of survival, courage and redemption.This will be L...

Let’s party! Join K & Dr. Michael, internationally renowned spiritual authors, as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for a fun morning tea event to raise money for The Cancer Council. Great prizes are up for grabs! Prizes have been generously donated by Connect with Spirit, Hay House Australia, Rachael Bermingham, Sandy Forster at Wi...

The Australian Bushball League will be holding Round 2 of the Brisbane 2012 season on 26 May 2012 at Mango Hill Skirmish (North Brisbane). The ABL is a paintball tournament played the way it used to be played, back in the bush. Bushball (sometimes referred to as woodsball) is where paintball began, games with friends duck and weaving in and out of...

Rides, Games, Stalls and performances by local performers. This Fete style festival is a great outing for all.

Drawing on all the energy, spirit and spontaneity of original 16th century commedia dell’arte, Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo offers up a modern stage masterpiece about politics and sex, the two taboos which transcends language and culture. Monarch, Maiden, Superfreak; we witness an ailing Elizabeth I cling desperately to her throne and her sani...

Queensland Herb Society Annual Event for 2012 ... Herb Awareness… 1 DAY ONLY – Don't miss out!Sunday 27th May 2012 ... For everyone who wants to learn more about growing and using herbs. ... • Discover a large variety of medicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale. ... • Browse a wide variety of...

In a sumptuous hour of jokes, stories and original song, Australian Booty will make you wanna shake what your mama gave you. Candy B was raised by South African parents and brought up in the Aussie suburbs, where beauty was based on Home and Away; where long skinny legs were the thang and flat board-like bums awkwardly swang and she understands fee...