The Cutie Curators, an initiative of the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, invites you to bring your gorgeous babies and toddlers and join us for fun, creative and cultural play-based learning, specifically designed for ages zero to five! Held every Thursday from 9.15am till 10.30am,  during school terms, the Cutie Curators offers themed da...

Internationally renowned English photographer Martin Parr is known for his satirical and ... irreverent view of the world and his subjects. In No Worries Parr takes a look at ... Australian clichés of work and play and gives us an outsider’s view of the everyday. No ... Worries is on at Brisbane Powerhouse from Thursday 26 July 2012

After critically acclaimed seasons in Sydney and Melbourne Briwyant, an Indigenous dance piece created by Vicki Van Hout, makes its way to Brisbane Powerhouse for a 1-4 August season. ... Briwyant uses dance, live video and projections to explore the contrasts between the Dreamtime and urban Indigenous life. The show has been critically acclaimed w...

Topology’s Ten Hands was a big hit at Belgium’s Ghent Festival last year, but they wanted to take it further. Working with director Annie Lee, the quintet has created an immersive, enthralling theatrical experience with their epic one-hour composition. The music takes a very fresh approach, the five artists working intensely together to...

Clocked Out | The Australian VoicesSaturday, 4 August 2012, 6:30 pm – QCGUhttp://www.conevents.com.au/found-sounds/Tickets $15/$10 at the doorFor those not in Brisbane, tune into ABC!Sunday, 5 August 2012, 3 pm – ABC Sunday Live, broadcast nationally from Ferry Road Studioshttp://www.abc.net.au/classic/content/2012/08/05/3546681.htmEntr...

Pasar Rakyat 2012 is the fantastical celebration of all things Indonesian. Experience the Indonesian traditional market with its food bazaar, music and dance, and for the first time ever, traditional Indonesian toys. ... Produced by Pasar Rakyat 2012 on behalf of the Indonesian Student Association of Queensland and the Indonesian Society of Queensl...

Brisbane’s well-favoured proto-pop princes Skinny Jean return from a year in the studio to give their city a sneak preview of their highly anticipated forthcoming album The Diving Saucer Returns from a World Where the Sun Never Shines. After the nation-wide critical acclaim that their first album Dolce Doggerel generated, the band has sought...

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

Come and help Queensland's rangers celebrate World Ranger Day, which occured on 31 July. You can meet a ranger, see a wildlife presentation, meet Herbie the QPWS mascot and discover the diversity of work rangers undertake.

A double-bill fundraiser performance ... 7.30pm Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th ... VOICEby Nathan SibthorpeOn this otherwise insignificant night, a group of very important people will gather before a very important man to hear a very important speech.So important in fact, that it might just change everything. Forever.He's only going to say it onc...

Buckle up! Adventure calls bitches! Pam Ann, the original queen of the skies - who has toured with Cher and crewed private jets for Elton John - is back and this time, she means business. “Glamorous, vicious, camp and larger than life” (Sydney Morning Hearld), prepare to take off for the ride of your life. Please note this performance i...

August 2012 marks the 10th year of exhibitions for renowned creative duo, outback painter Lyn Barnes and celebrated opal jeweller Alan Thomson. ... Over the past ten years, Lyn and Alan have hosted a gala opening night coinciding with the Ekka to showcase their unique new work at New Farm’s Graydon Gallery. ... The annual event has become an...

This will be a stunning evening on the Brisbane River! With masks, mystery and musical melodies; an enchanted evening awaits at our Masquerade Ball. Indulge in an Italian buffet, whilst celebrating this special NEW event for the Kookaburra River Queens. So don’t miss out!

The supreme Conference for new entrepreneurs of Heart Centered Businesses. It is time to put the Crystal and Champagne mindset into your business. How often have you heard the phrase "what I wish I had known before I started my business?" It is time to stop re-inventing the wheel and learn from business owners who have already achieved their drea...

This unique event will be held on Sunday the 12th of August from 4pm-7pm at The Ship Inn, located in Southbank Parklands. ... For $10 a ticket, brides-to-be can enjoy champagne on arrival, major prize giveaways, live entertainment and a fashion parade whilst basking in a sea of local vintage and handmade vendors.   ... Melanie Weijers, cofoun...

Join Dave Harper to learn about his research on the northern hairy-nosed wombat. Teens and adults. Bookings essential.

August 2012 marks the 10th year of exhibitions for renowned creative duo, outback painter Lyn Barnes and celebrated opal jeweller Alan Thomson. ... This year, the artists have decided to make the connection between city and country stronger by offering an educational program to local students called Mother & Me. ... The event has been designed...

After the success of its first season in 2010, the Gypsy Jazz Festival returns in August for more high-energy music. During two nights, Gypsy Jazz and traditional Balkan music will be revisited by modern artists to offer you an explosive, attractive and exciting repertoire. Featuring DJ Tagada, founder of the BALKANS BEATS PARIS, internationally ac...

The Ecosciences Precinct is opening its doors to showcase its extraordinary science.  There is a lot on offer for the general public including hands-on experiments for the kids, live demonstrations from the CSIRO Education team, and guided tours of ESP, SCINEMA film screenings and real scientists to meet, greet and see what they actually do. D...

After sell-out performances at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and a whirlwind tour of Asia, The Idea of North returns to The Brisbane Powerhouse for one night only. ... Undoubtedly Australia’s most acclaimed vocal ensemble - the international award-winning group has been ABC Jazz & Classics highest-selling artist for several years - The Ide...

The Barracks Té Mañanero Lace mantillas will be optional when The Barracks host their Spanish Té mañanero (morning tea) on Saturday August 18th at 11am followed by a special one-off screening of the multi-award winning Spanish film Chinese Take-Away (Un Cuento Chino). ... Chinese Take-Away has been called a “Spanis...

One of Australia’s most respected and accomplished comics, Akmal promises to deliver a show that is punctual and jam-packed with words…some of which he will be using for the first time. Known for his incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way, Akmal draws on his Arabic heritage, his experiences...

Kitty Flanagan returns with her highly anticipated new show and this time she answers all the difficult questions. Questions such as “What’s wrong with teenagers? Why are babies so angry? What snackfoods should be avoided when dating? Should cabaret be outlawed? When did rappers start hating on ladies? Is it okay to take hot beverages i...

Help celebrate Keep Australia Beautiful Week by shedding some light on the creatures of the night. Bring the whole family on a spotlight of Venman Bushland National Park. Bookings essential.

Not sure whether or not you should be on a gluten free diet? Find out more about gluten free, coeliac disease and fructose malabsorption at Coeliac Queensland’s Health Seminar.Well renowned experts Dr Sue Shepherd, Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Dr Jason Tye-Din, gastroenterologist, will provide informative presentations and add...

Witness the local talent of our city with a combination of contemporary bands, acoustic sounds, post-rock, pop, neo-folk and electronica, all created by QUT Music and Sound students. With five hours of entertainment, you’re sure to discover some exciting new sounds.

RBWH Foundation’s annual ‘A Royal Doodle Do’ will be held on Saturday 25th August at Royal on the Park, from 6:30pm.  With live music, great food, amazing auctions and lots of creative doodling, this colourful event will raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Research. ...   ... Tickets can be purchased for $140 per perso...

The hotly anticipated Bulimba Festival 2012 will be held on Sunday, August 26 from 9am to 5 pm. ... Bringing Oxford Street to life with arts and crafts, delectable treats, carnival rides, fashion parades and sensational live entertainment, the day promises to be bigger and better than ever. ... Since 2011, Bulimba Festival has been coordi...

Join a volunteer to discover the amazing history, plants and surrounds of Enoggera Reservoir and surrounds.  Bookings essential. Families with children 9+

A post dramatic musical, The Salvation Project explores the ‘white’ relationship to - and future inheritance of - the Australian landscape. Offering conflicting images of beauty and brutality through physical performance, The Salvation Project is a visually striking production that re-imagines what it means to create a contemporary Aust...