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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 5 April 2013

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1 January - 14 April

... APT7 marks the 20th anniversary of the series - the only recurring exhibition internationally to present the contemporary art of Asia, the Pacific and Australia. APT7 will feature new and recent work by 75 artists and artist groups from 27 countries throughout the region, ranging from internationally-renowned senior artists to young and emergi...

Occurs every week on Friday

Fitness Forever Little Tackers Fitness Class caters for the 2-5 year olds.  In each class we’ll focus on different skills like running, jumping, skipping, throwing, catching etc. the list is endless.  Incorporating music into the class also allows children to learn beats and melodies and how to coordinate moves while singing!

Occurs every week on Friday

Designed to tighten up your body – Fit.Trim.Toned is a complete session focussing on cardio, strength, flexibility & core work.  ... You’ll end the class not only feeling fitter & toned but with renewed energy! ... Perfect for mums as you can bring along the kids and they can play in a secure yard!

1 February - 30 December
Occurs every week on Monday & Friday

Our Bootcamps are designed for all levels of fitness, with fun a high priority. You work at your own pace, and we can modify any exercise to be harder or easier as required. ... You will lose weight, gain energy, increase your fitness and you will look and feel amazing!

14 March - 14 April

Direct from the US, where three productions are currently touring simultaneously SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody will open on March 14th at the Twelfth Night Theatre in Brisbane and it is set to shake the city.  It is the parody of the book that took the world by storm, selling over 65 million copies worldwide as the fastest-selling paperback o...

26 March - 28 April

... A documentary project that crosses the boundaries of time, politics and prejudice to tell the stories of eight Queensland lesbians. ... A Matter of Time investigates the experiences of eight lesbians who lived in Queensland during the more socio-politically conservative mid-to-late-twentieth-century and how they interpret that experience to h...

1 April

A TOTALLY free day for the whole family to enjoy - rides, entertainment, food and refreshment. Great acts, facepainting, petting zoo, kids games and amusements, free parking. Lots of stalls showing the wonderful community services available across the Redlands. Lots of local clubs, associations and bands displaying or showing off what they do best!...

1 April

On Monday 1 April, Queensland Fire and Rescue Services, together with Duracell, are urging all Australians to change their smoke alarm batteries because only working smoke alarms save lives. ... Don’t be a fool, make sure your family changes the smoke alarm batteries in your home this April Fool’s Day. Authorities recommend using a long...

2 April

Big and small … there will be reptiles galore! Learn more about some wonderful Australian species with a ranger followed by a guided tour of the beautiful Piccabeen walk. ... This activity is free however bookings are essential

3-6 April

(*That’s twice as good as 3D!) ... The Listies return with a brand new show about the movies. The Silver screen is about to get brown. Imagine the best movie you've ever seen. Now, times it by a million then add 1. That's how good The Listies 6D movie is going to be. They are probably going get an Oscar, or a Tony or at least meet someone cal...

3 April

Big and small … there will be reptiles galore! Learn more about some wonderful Australian species with a ranger from the South East Queensland Wildlife Centre.

3 April

Calling all secretaries, PA's, office clerks and appreciative bosses! This event is to celebrate all of the hard work done by those in respective offices. ... We are offering an afternoon of complimentary wine, cocktails, champagne and nibbles from 4PM on Friday the 3rd of May as well as live music by Australian Idol singer James Johnston. This is...

5-14 April

The 14th annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival brings you an outstanding selection of the most political, inspiring and entertaining queer films from around the world. Festival highlights include emotionally and sexually charged Keep The Lights On, bittersweet, Bye Bye Blondie, and laugh out loud hilarious, The Most Fun I’ve Ever Had With My Pa...

5 April

Flirt with the city that never sleeps as you’re transported to a New York club for the hottest opening night party in town. ... Introducing our special guest, the deep-voiced musical mistress, the over-the-top leading lady of New York herself … Ms Liza (On an E)! After sell-out seasons across Australia, Trevor Ashley (Hairspray, Fat...

9 April

Become a bush detective and search for clues left by native animals that live right on our doorstep. A short ranger-guided walk is included to practice detective skills.

10 April

Big and small … there will be reptiles galore! Learn more about some wonderful Australian species with a ranger from the South East Queensland Wildlife Centre

11 April

Ever wondered what creatures lurk under the water’s surface? Join a ranger and go dip-netting and meet some of the water-dwellers that live in our beautiful creeks and rivers

12 April

The Federal Opposition has reignited the debate over the development of Australia’s North. A special tax zone, new dams, the relocation of public servants, and the redirection of foreign aid money to fund tropical health centres, are just some of the proposals. Some say it’s the resurrection a discredited idea. Others believe there is enormous...

13-14 April

A short drive from Brisbane, Laidley has everything to offer over the Heritage Weekend. Take a walk back through time, enjoy a horse and coach ride, see the spinners and weavers and blacksmith in action, enjoy a camp oven stew for lunch, or demonstrations for the adults on pottery, sculpting and more, whilst the children enjoy the animal farm, cir...

14 April

A concert of renaissance music and scenes from Shakespeare.

16 April

Shoe lovers and fashionistas will join forces with The Barracks to raise much needed funds for Dress for Success Brisbane on Tuesday 16th April at Palace Cinemas. ... The evening will begin with a French themed cocktail party with canapés and wine, followed by an exclusive screening of Christian Louboutin’s film Feu in 3D which was a h...

17-20 April

Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is heading to Brisbane. ... It all began 1976, in the mountain town of Banff, Canada, where the week long festival in November attracts over 300 films entries; award-winning films and audience favourites are...

18 April

This may possibly be the BEST university event of the YEAR! Brought to you by 3D Thursdays, YOU have the chance to become The Exchange Hotel's first Beer Pong Champion!! ... Heaps of great prizes up for grabs throughout the tournament + the winner gets to take home the table as well as the major prize! Imagine having your very own industry sized...

19 April

Join in the fun at RSPCA Qld’s biggest fundraising event of the year - Million Paws Walk!  We need your help to raise vital funds to assist in caring for more than 18,000 dogs that our Animal Care Centres receive each year.  These dogs are not as fortunate as your much loved family pet.  They often need to be desexed and vaccin...

20 April

Think that double denim is a fashion crime? Think again! We're bringing it back to the now with our very first DOUBLE DENIM PARTY! ... We've all got those denims in the back of the closet that we are dying to wear at the same time... ... Guilty pleasure at its finest, wear the denims proud! Forget about bringing "sexy" back.... We're bringing d...

20 April

Australian jazz legend Albare is set to come to Brisbane for one night only on April 20 performing at the Judith Wright Centre (Fortitude Valley) as part of his national tour following a successful multi-continent tour that saw the guitarist and composer receive international critical acclaim. ... Albert Dadon (stage name Albare) has dedicated hi...

20 April

Stones Corner 125yr Birthday 20th April ... To celebrate the iconic Stones Corner Hotel’s 125yr Birthday we are holding it a party. On Saturday the 20th of April we will be blowing up balloons, unrolling the streamers and taking them all outside. ... From 12pm there will be live entertainment in the forms of a roaming solo musician and a DJ; craf...

20 April

Shop, Eat, Play, Love ... Billycart Markets offers a unique market experience for kids and families.  Stall holders are carefully selected to offer you the "best of the best" that Brisbane has to showcase. Come and shop for something unique for little people. Then enjoy gourmet foods locally freshly made while you are entertained. The kids are wel...

21 April

Brisbane's funkiest Latin dance band Hot Mambo is back at the Brisbane Jazz Club.  Led by velvet-voiced singer Wendy Murray, Hot Mambo's music will get your body swaying to best-loved Latin classics, and a new twist on contemporary hits, such as Coldplay's 'Clocks'.  With a guest set from Wendy Murray quintet, playing originals and beautiful song...

24-27 April

... Jon Haynes has written a play but his cast doesn’t show up and so he has to go it alone. ... When he was 14 years old Jon Haynes wrote the first draft of the autobiographical play that eventually became The Poof Downstairs. He sent it to every theatre in the country. No one wanted it. He wrote another play called The Penis, which he thou...

24-27 April

This, ladies and gentlemen, is an art show, made with love by an idiot. ... Starring a medley of characters, overwhelmed by a love of a show-stopping song and performed using only a scarf, British-based Lucy Hopkins brings her brilliantly crafted and hilarious one-woman show to Australian shores. ... Duration: 50mins ... “Lucy Hopkins’...

24-25 April

We will be kicking off our celebrations on Anzac Day Eve with live entertainment from Nick Trovas as well as $10 meals and smokehouse specials from 5-9PM! Anzac Day Eve will kick off bright and early with a gunfire breakfast for the armed forces, opening at 1PM sharp to the public. $10 lunches and dinner will keep the troops happy as well as $1 t...

26 April

The Queensland Harp Society presents Virtuoso Harpist, Sarah Deere-Jones and Phil Williams (pipes), performing haunting songs and dazzling traditional classical and jazz arrangements from across Celtic Britain and England - on Lever Harp, Gazuki and pipes. Including Sarah's highly acclaimed original compositions inspired by the landscape of Britain...

27 April - 19 May

... Colin Friels breathes life into tortured artist Mark Rothko as he broods and seethes in his Bowery studio, literally painting himself into a corner, in Red. In the 1950s, Rothko took a commission from the swanky Four Seasons Restaurant that would set him up for life, but out of the blue, he stormily reclaimed the paintings and gave back the mo...

28 April

Grab your bike, put on your helmet and get sponsored for Cycle for Daniel. The team event held at Lakeside Park on Sunday, 28 April 2013 is to help raise vital funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation by getting sponsored for the laps your team completes or aim to complete. ... Cycle for Daniel is a great day for family and friends, running from 6a...

28 April

The Queensland Harp Society presents: ... Medieval Dancing Workshop by Sir Justyn's Eslite d'Corps Dancers ... Accompanied by Virtuoso Harpist, Sarah Deere-Jones and Celtic Harp Ensemble ... *Medieval dress optional

28 April

You're invited to our 4th annual Bowl 4 Happiness Day, a charity bowls day proudly supporting beyondblue ... PRIZES: ... Bowling - $1000 ($500 cash for our professional bowlers, $500 cash for barefoot bowlers) ... Best fancy dressed team ... Raffles ... LIVE MUSIC!! ... Dan Whittam.... The Lazy Hyena. ... Funds raised on the day support beyondblue:...

30 April - 26 May

... Photographing the diversity of contemporary family lives and relationships in Australia. ... The aim of The Contemporary Australian Family Photographic Project was to photograph the typical Australian family; to make photographs that record the socio-cultural landscape of contemporary family life (or relationships) in Australia today. Particip...

30 April

Join the Hon Michael Kirby for an evening of frank scrutiny as he explains why sexuality inclusion is good for business. ... Hon Michael Kirby a Judge, UN representative and an ambassador for the GLBT equality network, will discuss equality in the workplace during this Brisbane exclusive event. ... Michael Kirby has led a long and illustrious caree...

30 April - 11 May

Art exhibition at the Woolloongabba Art Gallery featuring Kazumi Daido, Peggy Rae Allen, Penelope Grills and Grace Herrmann. ... Opening ... Friday 3 May 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm ... A gathering of women artists who have joined forces to verbally share memories of their individual personal histories, consciously creating a future memory, so as not to be f...