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Queensland Stories People Places Past Present (Event)
Melbourne Street, Corner of Grey Street, Queensland Museum South Bank, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Queensland Stories People Places Past Present - Brisbane, AustraliaQueensland Stories: People Places Past Present illustrates the diversity of Queensland and traces the change, continuity and innovation since separation from New South Wales in 1859. The colourful exhibition explores the key themes of politics, social justice, technology, promoting the State and the land itself. Souvenirs of past Jubilee and Centenary celebrations are on show and reflect the ...


Charles Darwin: The Reluctant Revolutionary (Event)
Grey Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Charles Darwin: The Reluctant Revolutionary - Brisbane, AustraliaCelebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, this fascinating exhibition at Queensland Museum South Bank examines the events and influences that shaped one of the most important figures in the history of biological science. Darwin's book, the Origin of Species, changed the course of human thinking about evolution and our place in the world. The ideas he proposed were so con ...


American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from The Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Event)
Stanley Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from The Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York - Brisbane, AustraliaA world-exclusive exhibition, 'American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Met', will be presented at the Queensland Art Gallery from 30 May to 20 September 2009. Featuring more than 70 impressionist and realist paintings from the Metropolitan's collection of American paintings and sculpture. The exhibition will represent some of America's artists of the late nineteenth and ...


Taken By Storm: The Album Art Of Storm Thorgerson (Event)
381 Brunswick Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4006, Australia

Taken By Storm: The Album Art Of Storm Thorgerson - Brisbane, AustraliaArtisan's 2009 Masters of Design Exhibition - Taken by Storm : the album art of Storm Thorgerson. Creator of the iconic album cover of the 20th century, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon,Thorgerson has also designed atmospheric, surreal album covers for bands including Led Zeppelin, Muse, Anthrax, 10CC, The Cranberries, Peter Gabriel, ACDC, The Mars Volta, Genesis and Ian Dury. Crossing bou ...


Cats (Event)
Grey Street, Corner Melbourne Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Cats - Brisbane, AustraliaNow and Forever - Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot Cats is quite simply a phenomenon. With magnificent music composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, including the poignant hit song Memory, an imaginative set, inspired choreography and stunning costumes, Cats is a brilliant song and dance spectacular not to be missed. Cats firs ...


Queensland Music Festival (Event)
27 Peel Street, Level 3, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Queensland Music Festival - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Queensland Music Festival is a state-wide celebration of musical excellence, a major cultural and artistic success story with a national and international reputation, and an unparalleled geographic reach. Over 17 days, the best of local, national and international talent will perform every conceivable style of music to Queenslanders in Brisbane and in over 20 regional and remote centres. QM ...


The Pink Twins (Event)
Melbourne Street, Corner Russell Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

The Pink Twins - Brisbane, AustraliaAn Accolade Production by Sue Rider. They dressed in pink, accessorised in pink, lived in a pink house, and drove a pink car. The twins also made a difference to the lives of thousands of people with disabilities through their long-term commitment to the Sunshine Welfare and Remedial Association (SWARA), an organisation formerly perched on a remnant of land between Albert Park and the N ...


History Alive (Event)
Lytton Road, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4178, Australia

One of Brisbane's best-kept secrets. Built in the 1880s to stem fears of a Russian attack on British colonies in the Pacific, the Fort is now the base for the most entertaining walk through history you could hope to have without a Time Machine! The only fort in Australia with its own moat ! Watch as Soldiers from 1888 live, breath and work within its confines. Battles from the Napoleonic Wars, ...


Brisbane Lions versus North Melbourne (Event)
The Gabba, 812 Stanley Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia

Brisbane Lions versus North Melbourne - Brisbane, AustraliaRound 17: Brisbane Lions versus North Melbourne - The Lions and Kangaroos have experienced some heated clashes in recent years when the once 'part-time Queenslanders' looked ready to bound onto local soil as the newest Gold Coast team. The Roos' narrow victory over the Lions at Carrara last season has hardened the genuine local team to send them packing back down south again. The Lions hav ...


WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction (Event)
Merivale Street, Corner Glenelg Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

WOW Brisbane Broncos Banquet Auction - Brisbane, AustraliaWhat better way to lift your spirits during these challenging economic times than by letting your hair down for a night of fun featuring live entertainment by rock legend Jon Stevens and raising funds for a couple of extremely worthwhile charities? The WOW Brisbane Broncos invite you to join in the excitement of their Charity Banquet Auction at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on F ...


Australian String Quartet Provenance Tour (Event)
16 Russell Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Australian String Quartet Provenance Tour - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Australian String Quartet (ASQ) travels the musical globe in its third national tour, with repertoire from Spain, Russia and the Czech Republic; music deeply rooted in the soil of the composers' native lands. Performing in Brisbane on Tuesday 4 August, the concert program begins with Arriaga's String Quartet No. One: an exquisite work from the composer who is aptly nicknamed the 'S ...


The EKKA - Royal National Show - Brisbane (Event)
Gregory Terrace, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4006, Australia

The EKKA - Royal National Show - Brisbane - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Ekka - Royal National Show, Brisbane is the largest agricultural show in the State and its purpose is to showcase the best of Queensland produce, resources and initiatives in a fun environment, and that's what Ekka 2009 is set to deliver. 2009 marks one of the Ekka's most popular Beef Cattle competitions ever with up to 2600 head of cattle from 30 different breeds to be paraded, displayed a ...


Brisbane Lions versus Western Bulldogs - AFL Green Round (Event)
812 Stanley Street, The Gabba, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia

Round 20: Brisbane Lions versus Western Bulldogs. Will this be Aker's last game on Gabba soil in any team colours as he talks about retirement after notching up 300 games? Aker could trot out his famous handstand one last time if the Doggies win so the Lions will be focussed on ensuring that opportunity never arises. Take part in the AFL's official Green Round with environmental awareness acti ...


Brisbane Lions versus Port Adelaide - Final Home Game (Event)
812 Stanley Street, The Gabba, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4102, Australia

Brisbane Lions versus Port Adelaide - Final Home Game - Brisbane, AustraliaRound 21: Brisbane Lions versus Port Adelaide. Port Adelaide is still the team that makes Lions big guns Brown, Black, Power and new coach Michael Voss fume for stopping their incredible run of premierships from 2001 to 2003 by winning the 2004 Grand Final. The Lions and Power have a habit of playing close contests. Nine of the 22 matches played between these two sides have been decided by 10 poin ...


Old Truck and Machinery Show (Event)
Long Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4163, Australia

Old Truck and Machinery Show - Brisbane, AustraliaThe members of The Historical Commercial Vehicle Association (Queensland) Incorporated are proud to present the 15th Old Truck and Machinery Show. They usually have up to 200 old Trucks, Buses, Tractors and Machinery including Stationary Engines on show. During the week-end they have parades every three hours and the driver/owner of each vehicle is interviewed and gives the history of his ...


Gillhams Tchaikovsky (Event)
Grey Street, Corner of Melbourne Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Gillhams Tchaikovsky - Brisbane, AustraliaReturning from London, Dalby-born pianist Jayson Gillham joins the Queensland Youth Symphony for Gillham's Tchaikovsky, conducted by John Curro AM MBE. 22-year old Gillham will perform Tchaikovsky's popular Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, in his first Australian performance since he won the 2008 Australian National Piano Award last September. Gillham won Germany's prestigious Prix d'Amadeo c ...


Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival (Event)
Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival - Brisbane, AustraliaCelebrate fashion glamour, creativity and accessibility at the fourth annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane, hosted by City Hall. Mark Sunday 23 to Friday 28 August in your calendar now and book your tickets at qtix from May 22 for shows and events located at their magnificent new home at Brisbane City Hall and beyond. Be inspired, excited and wowed at their six-day showcase of the ...


The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run (Event)
41 Campbell Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4006, Australia

Now in its 13th year, The Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run will take place on Sunday 30 August 2009. Over 20,000 people participate each year in the short and long course events which raise money for charity. This year the proceeds will go to the Heart Foundation. ...


Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand 30:30 Vision Exhibition - Crusty Oceania (Event)
266 George Street, Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand 30:30 Vision Exhibition - Crusty Oceania - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand is holding a fascinating mosaic art exhibition, 30:30 Vision; a travelling exhibition that kicks off its journey at Brisbane Square Library between September 1 and October 31 2009. The display consists of 30 by 30 centimetre hanging mosaic art, on the theme of "Crusty Oceania". The exhibition coincides with the Association's third biennial 2 ...


Brisbane Writers Festival (Event)
Stanley Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Brisbane Writers Festival - Brisbane, AustraliaBrisbane Writers Festival (BWF) is a five day feast of books, writing, ideas and most importantly readers. The Festival features the crème of Australian and international writing talent as well as promoting the next generation of Australian voices. In a relaxed and congenial environment writers showcase a wide variety of genres and styles. Award-winning fiction authors rub shoulders ...


Brisbane Festival (Event)
Brisbane City, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Brisbane Festival - Brisbane, AustraliaBrisbane Festival is Australia's largest international arts festival. For three weeks extraordinary international and Australian artists and productions, free world-class events, emerging fringe theatre, the spectacular fireworks display of Riverfire and inspiring conversation will fill the theatres, parks and suburban streets for Brisbane Festival. Brisbane Festival 2009 will be one of the mos ...


Diamonds versus Silver Ferns (Event)
Merivale Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

In 2009, the Australian Netball Diamonds will face-off against arch-rival, the New Zealand Silver Ferns in a series of five matches. Australian fans have their opportunity to support the world number one team this September, when they contest the Holden Netball Test Series in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before heading across the Tasman to play the Silver Ferns again in the two test New Worl ...


Powerkidz (Event)
119 Lamington Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4005, Australia

Powerkidz - Brisbane, AustraliaLooking for the ultimate school holidays experience? Powerkidz is the perfect hub for children, packed with performances, workshops and plenty of free events. These school holidays they welcome back Flipside Circus with a spectacular new circus piece celebrating the history of family circus and the ever popular Tashi with his latest adventures. A range of workshops are on offer, including th ...


The True Story of Butterfish (Event)
119 Lamington Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4005, Australia

The True Story of Butterfish - Brisbane, AustraliaWORLD PREMIERE A PLAY BY NICK EARLS PRODUCED BY BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Following the successful stage and screen adaptations of After January, 48 Shades of Brown and Zigzag Street, Nick Earls' new tale of rock stars and life in Brisbane premieres. Curtis is no longer a rock star. His dad is dead, his wife has left him, he's purchased a house in Kenmore online and his advertising executive gay b ...


Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand Symposium - Groundswell (Event)
85 - 87 North Quay, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand Symposium - Groundswell - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand holds a third biennial Symposium in Brisbane from 9 to 11 October. Open to members and non-members; everyone is welcome to attend this three day event. Presenters from the United States, Turkey, Egypt, New Zealand and Australia will talk on a variety of topics. Be prepared to be inspired, learn and have fun. Keynote speaker will be Karen Am ...


Oktoberfest Brisbane (Event)
Gregory Terrace, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Oktoberfest Brisbane - Brisbane, AustraliaThe band is warming up, the beer is brewing and the pretzels are baking. Preparations are well underway for the 2009 Oktoberfest Brisbane and you are invited to be a part of these fantastic celebrations! Held over two weekends in October - 9th-11th and 16th-18th, this traditional event continues to gain great momentum as a yearly cultural and entertaining celebration for families, corporate gu ...


Oz Flight Simulator Expo (Event)
34 Parer Place, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4059, Australia

Oz Flight Simulator Expo - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Oz Flight Sim Expo will be held at the QUT Creative Industries Precinct on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October. The primary goal of this event is to bring together the flight simulation community, from commercial vendors and product developers with both professional and recreational flight simulation users. The Oz Flight Sim Expo will be a feast for the senses with a diverse range of Exhib ...


Carina Craft and Gift Fair (Event)
Creek Road, Carina Leagues Club, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4152, Australia

Quota International of Carindale invites you to their annual craft and gift fair which is full of ready made gifts, craft supplies and workshops. Workshops range from making baby dolls and beautiful necklaces and bracelets to unusual brag books and card making. Learn tea bag folding and Iris folding, it is all so easy your friends and family will think you are very clever. Most workshops are u ...


Christmas in Cleveland (Event)
Smith Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4163, Australia

Christmas in Cleveland - Brisbane, AustraliaChristmas in Cleveland is a craft fair featuring all handmade crafts by 40 local and South East Queensland craft persons with all the work available for purchase at reasonable prices. The craft show will feature many Christmas items as well as a large variety of other crafts such as rag dolls, antique bears, country woodwork, jewellery, stitchery's, appliqué work, chilli products, country bas ...


Hands-On Expo (Event)
Gregory Terrace, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4010, Australia

Hands-On Expo - Brisbane, AustraliaGet hands-on at Australia's most exciting new expo the Hands-On Expo. A down to earth forum for people who work with their hands, the Expo brings together the latest tools, machinery, hardware and know-how for the Shed, Workshop and Factory. Plus the skills, ideas, tips and techniques to make any hands-on project a breeze. The Hands-On Expo has four great shows to explore - Woodworking, Auto and M ...


Mount Coot-tha Movember Fun Run - The Mousdash (Event)
Mount Coot-tha Road, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Mount Coot-tha Movember Fun Run - The Mousdash - Brisbane, AustraliaAre you up for a new running challenge? Take your place on the start line for Brisbane's ultimate running challenge this Movember and set your sights on conquering one of the city's iconic landmarks - Mount Coot-tha. The 10.5 kilometre course will test even the seasoned runner, but with a breathtaking, 360 degree vista awaiting every competitor, the pleasure will outweigh the pain in this un ...


Brisbane International (Event)
190 King Arthur Terrace, Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4105, Australia

Brisbane International - Brisbane, AustraliaKick off the Australian summer of tennis with the Brisbane International, the first of the Australian Open Series events leading in to the first Grand Slam of the year. See the world's best players at the AUD 82 million state of the art Queensland Tennis Centre at Tennyson. The inaugural Brisbane International in 2009 was a resounding success, with more than 66,000 spectators attending the tou ...


Stitches and Craft Show (Event)
Merivale Street, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

Stitches and Craft Show - Brisbane, AustraliaThe Stitches and Craft Show is a unique event which has gained a reputation as the largest art, craft and design event in Australia. Featuring emerging independent crafters and designers, as well as over 200 retailers and suppliers, the show provides plenty of inspiration as well as the latest craft products. Expect to find fabrics, zines, knitting, project sheets, and more. Indie crafters and des ...



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