The two-day event will feature a line-up of guest speakers, including authors, musicians, commentators and ‘ratbags’ who will share their stories, processes and passion for music and writing.

Cost: tickets are on sale now at the Early Bird pricing of $99 + booking fee. Full price  $119 + booking fee.

Click here for more information

Click here to to purchase tickets. This event is for ages 18+

Open every Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

Come and explore the newly revitalised Fortitude Valley Markets in the Brunswick Street and Chinatown Mall.

The markets will offer a colourful variety of mobile food stalls, licensed and themed eating areas, vintage markets, art installations, live entertainment and creative pop-up activations. Shopping enthusiasts can pick up a variety of hand made goods, jewellery, clothing, accessories, arts and crafts, artisan goods and much more.

For more information, click - here

Paint a forest and be guided by expert artists in a fun, supportive environment. Two hours of art tuition, whilst you listen to some great music and socialise.

Arrive from 6PM to purchase a meal and drinks. Meet at the Life With Paint Area, register for painting at 6.45pm and we start painting at 7pm. Be guided step by step instruction to create your own interpretation of the selected painting. All materials are provided including paint brushes, canvas 50 x 40cm, paints, easel and apron. Everyone takes home their own masterpiece.

Are you a beach bunny at heart? Is your house adorned with sea shells and surboards? Then come along and paint a surf shack beach scene to add to your collection!

Join the Paint & Sip class, bring along a favourite bottle (or two!) of wine, and everything is provided. Prepare for a creative night out.  No artistic experience required!

Cost: $55. Book online here or call: 0402 718 253 for more information.

From 5.30pm every Friday, enjoy FREE live music on the Melbourne Street Green performed by local artists from South East Queensland and Jazz students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

From jazz, folk to contemporary rock, it’s always a chilled, easy vibe.

Cost: Free. For more info visit www.qpac.com.au

Join in welcoming best selling author Christine Wells to the Ashgrove Library to sign copies of her latest book The Wife's Tale.

Christine will speak about her book that transports readers from modern-day Australia to the windswept Isle of Wight and the courtrooms of London in the 1780s.

Cost:  free, enquiries: 3407 1940.

From Friday 8 July to Sunday 10 July 2016 – Friday 5pm to 10pm;     Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm.

Experience French food, wine and fashion when the sixth edition of Le Festival. French masterclasses will be held and presenters include Masterchef Australia contestant Andrew Prior, French pastry chef Didier Richeux and artist Lizzie Conner. Also returning will be thewine masterclasses, with French winemaker and educator Loic Le Calvez taking visitors on ‘Le Tour de France’ of wines.

Cost:  $5 per adult / free for children. Opening Night Party: $25 per person including a glass of French wine. For more information, visit the website – here.

To celebrate 40 years since the release of 'Dancing Queen', Kristian Fletcher pays tribute to the Swedish pop phenomenon with an ABBA Night. Kick back in the retro cinema or dance the night away under the mirrorball with your favourite ABBA hits.

Songs such as Mamma Mia, Fernando, Gimme Gimme, Knowing Me Knowing You... and many more! With dancefloor and licensed bar (18+ event)

Cost: Tickets $10.00 per person. Foyer bar from 6pm / Cinema opens 7pm

For more information, click - here

Acting Boot Camp for Grades 3 -12

A fast-paced intensive course for acting recruits: build skills in improvisation, character and scene work. Perform scenes for family and friends at the end of the course.

Price: $288 inc GST

Website: open.nida.edu.au/spring

Get ready for storm season by clearing your garden and recycling green waste for free at Council resource recovery centres this weekend.

Free green waste recycling is for domestic vehicles under 4.5tRGVM and includes weeds, grass clippings, prunings, palm fronds and loose bark. For more information, click here.

Also free on these dates:

Saturday 8 October

Sunday 9 October

Saturday 22 October

Sunday 23 October

Join renowned Brisbane author Kim Wilkins for the launch of her new fantasy book “Sisters of the Fire.

Hosted by MC Isobelle Carmody, tickets are free but you need to book on Avid Reader's website. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine too!

Let the kids create! At Building Block studio, they can discover, explore and test out their creative ideas in a range of exciting fields, including electronics, robotics, 3D design and coding.

During the September school holidays, Building Block Studio will be offering a fun selection of interactive workshops for all skill levels, from the earliest beginner at six years of age, as well as older children who want to build upon their existent knowledge and skills.

Cost: from $40 upwards. Varying classes, costs and time. For more information, tel: 3869 0885 or click here for the program or visit online.

Drop in to the library to enjoy free DIY craft activities all day, every day of the school holidays. Ideal for children aged 4-8 years and their carers.

Age range: Preschool kids (2-5), Kids (6-12)

Cost: free and bookings are not required.

Also 12 November.

Come along and experinece the market where 24 stallholders sell their pre-loved plus size clothing in sizes 14+, as well as their shoes and accessories.

There will also be a handful of business stalls selling cupcakes, candles, jewellery, make up, and more.

Cost: free to enter. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Take some time out and join us in a blissed out afternoon by the water – full of yoga, massage, meditation and delicious food. Just what you need to relax, unwind and take a break from the demands of day to day life. Suitable for everyone, no experience required, just a desire to relax, nurture and refresh your body, mind and heart.

Program Includes:
Gentle yoga asana class
Long and luxurious yoga nidra - equal to 4 or 5 hours of complete rest
Fully guided deep peace meditation class
Reflexology or Indian Head massage workshop
Kirtan / Mantra Meditation -super relaxing and heart warming
Yummy and healthy vegetarian lunch
Take home "chill out kit" kit

Cost: $40 pp or 2 people for $70. For more information, click here.

Below street level in the Spring Hill Reservoirs, Hamlet will come to life! Be prepared to move to different locations as the actors conduct their live performance.

Cost: $33 (concession $27).

For more information and to book, click – here.

Join in the demonstrations, check out the exhibitions and learn from the seminars! If you are interested in seweing, craft, embroidering, knitting, printing, painting and paper crafts, this exhibition is for you.

Cost: $17-$19 adults, children 5 - 16 years $9, children under nine, free.

For more information, click – here

Brisbane Open House is a free event, providing residents and visitors with the rare opportunity to discover the hidden wealth of architecture, engineering and history in buildings and places around Brisbane city.

South Bank Parklands will be hosting activities for Brisbane Open House including

9am – 3pm:  Little Days Out children's craft at Liana Lounge

Budding architects and engineers can colour and cut out a drawing of an iconic Brisbane building then fold it into a 3D model to build their own miniature ‘city’. Buildings include South Bank’s Nepalese Pagoda, the Griffith Film School, St Andrews Anglican Church, QPAC, Qld Art Gallery, and Customs House plus more.

9am, 11am, 1pm:  Behind-the-Scenes Tours at South Bank Parklands

Join the Parklands’ Operations Team for a fascinating Behind-the-Scenes tour that gives you an inside look at how the beautiful Parklands and famous Streets Beach are maintained for the enjoyment of residents and visitors to Brisbane. Tours depart from the Visitor Information Centre in Stanley Street Plaza.

For more information, click here.

This biannual expo showcases products, services, trends, ideas and bridal collections. Over 140 wedding professionals in one place and plenty of help to plan your wedding.

Cost: $10 - $35 (online), $15 at the door.

For more information, click – here

It's back! Enjoy all things German including frothey steins, traditional food, the Bavarian Oompah band, yodelling and more.

Cost: from $18 - $25 online, $$20-$27 at the gate.

For more information or to book, click – here.

Relive the glorious roarting 20s and join in the movie sessions at Monthly Friday nights in the newly refurbished Lumen Room, Metro Arts. The intimate Lumen Room will transport patrons back to the Golden Age of the Twenties with movies starring such iconic names as Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and more. A live pianist will play a musical score alongside the silent features.

From 7pm, enjoy previews and short, followed by the feature itself which is a  two-hour immersive program representing cinema-going in the 1920s.

Cost: $15 per person + booking fee. To book, tel: 0409 620 670 or book online – here.

Throughout October, join in the free Medibank Feel Good Program

Mondays, 5.45pm            Yoga

Tuesdays, 5.45pm            Pilates

Wednesdays, 9.30am     Bubacise

Wednesdays, 5.45pm     Energy

Thursdays, 5.45pm          ZUMBA®

Saturdays, 8am                 Yoga

Saturdays, 9.30am           Aqua Aerobics (held in The Boat Pool)

The Medibank Feel Good Program is back to help you get your mind and body into shape. The class schedule has been designed to suit all fitness levels, with activities ranging from low impact to high energy options.

All classes run for 45 minutes, are free and bookings are not required – just turn up and join in on the fun!

Weekday classes take place at the southern end of the Little Stanley Street Lawns and the Aqua Aerobics class on Saturday is in the Boat Pool (next to Streets Beach).

Bring a water bottle and towel, and a yoga mat (where required) if you have one. Some yoga mats are available to borrow, but they are offered out on a first-in, first-served basis.

Find out more at www.visitsouthbank.com.au/feelgood

On every Thursday – celebrate the warmer weather and entertain the kids in the spring school holidays at South Bank’s free Little Days Out activities for kids aged 18 months to 12 years. There’s no need to pre-register for any of these activities– just head along and get involved.

6 October            Rugbytots workshop + BCC Libraries at Central Café Lawns

8-9 October        Brisbane Open House architecture craft at Liana Lounge

13 October         DancePointe Dance-a-Story at Arbour View Café Lawns
20 October         Bazil Grumble’s Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar at Little Stanley Street

27 October         Boppin Babies at Picnic Island Green

Held in the South Bank Parklands every Thursday from 9am-1pm, Little Days Out features a range of exciting kids' activities that are free to attend. The activities change each month and are designed to suit a variety of age groups.  More information: www.visitsouthbank.com.au.

Every Sunday enjoy free Sunday Sessions on the Green.

Held at River Quay, Sunday Sessions on the Green provides free live music from 2pm to 5pm.  Head along with a picnic and your favourite drop and relax on the space’s lush lawns.

River Quay Green is licensed between the hours of 10am and 8pm daily. Please note that to consume alcohol at South Bank, you must be 18+ and you must have food to accompany your drinks.

For more information, head to www.visitsoutbank.com.au

24 October, 7 November & 21 November

Join Dr Judy Gregory for three short writing refresher workshops. The workshops will help to build your writing confidence and solve troublesome writing questions. They are specifically designed for people who write as part of their work, but who do not consider themselves to be professsional writers.

Cost: free but registration is essential – tel 3368 1088 or email info [@] northsidemeetings.com.au

For more information, click – here

The Letter Lounge Cafe will be open for breakfast and coffee.

Click here for more info!

The Writing Room Ashgrove (writers group), is hosting a workshop for writers and authors who have a manuscript in progress or ready for submission to an award, competition, development program or publisher.

Presented by Cass Moriarty author of 'The Promise Seed', topics will include:

• preparing a compelling synopsis;
• writing an appealing cover letter;
• how to communicate and engage with industry professionals; and more.

This is a collaborative workshop with plenty of opportunity for questions, debate and sharing ideas. Take notes and share you questions and ideas over a cup of tea or coffee.

Cost: $10. Bookings essential, places limited. Book – here.

Flute Bar will be putting on a Spring Soirée with sparkling on arrival, gourmet canapés, fashions on the field and a 4 hour beverage package plus live race day coverage!

Tickets are $120+BF (Booking Fee) per person and spaces are limited so be sure to secure your spot for the racing event of the season! Contact functions@flutebar.com.au to enquire about booking an exclusive VIP booth - they will book up quickly!

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As part of the inaugural Bowies Down Brunswick, Kristian Fletcher Events presents... Jim Henson's LABYRINTH 30th Anniversary Screening.

The 1986 cult classic starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly—digitally remastered and restored for 2016—looks more dazzling than ever before!

All ages event - bring the kids along to share in this special event. With pre-show Bowie music from 3.30pm, dress in your best Bowie-inspired outfits!

Cost: $15 per person, booking recommended.

About the movie 'LABYRINTH' (G) (95 min)
Fifteen-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep him if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in thirteen hours.

The Young Designer’s Market features cutting edge designs across a range of exciting fashion, jewellery, home design, prints and much more from up to 80 of Brisbane’s most talented new designers and artists.

The markets are open every month from 10am - 4pm on Little Stanley Street.

For more information, click here.

Join in welcoming one of the world's bestselling authors, Jodi Picoult, to Brisbane. Jodi will discuss her brand new novel, Small Great Things, with the wonderful Francis Whiting.

Jodi will meet fans and sign copies of her books after the event. Copies of her books will be available to purchase on the night.

Cost: Free (bookings essential) on tel: 3007 2800 briscorp@dymocks.com.au

Australia’s favourite foodie-with-a-topknot, MasterChef winner and Destination Flavour host Adam Liaw is heading to Brisbane for a lively discussion on food, cooking and culture, celebrating the launch of his new cookbook The Zen Kitchen. 

Tickets: $32.50 - $39.50

Bookings and More info: uplit.com.au

Dymocks Brisbane in conjunction with the Brisbane Lord Mayors Writers in Residency Program is excited to host an evening with bestselling author Matthew Reilly.

Matthew Reilly is the international bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels: Ice Station, Area 7, Scarecrow, Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves and the novella Hell Island; Jack West novels: Seven Ancient Wonders, The Six Sacred Stones and The Five Greatest Warriors; and the standalone novels: Contest, Temple, Hover Car Racer, The Tournament, Troll Mountain and The Great Zoo of China.

Matthew’s latest novel is the long awaited return of Jack West Jr in the The Four Legendary Kingdoms.

Matthew will be meeting fans and signing copies of his books after the event. Copies of his books will be available to purchase at the event on the night.

Cost: Free (bookings essential) on tel: 3007 2800 or briscorp@dymocks.com.au

Recognised over the world, Cirque du Soleil has constantly sought to evoke imagination, invoke senses and provoke emotions. Discover the highly creative and artistic shows from Cirque du Soleil presented in your city: Brisbane. Get more information about us and buy tickets for shows presently at Brisbane! Click here for more info.

Six Grand Slam champions will headline the Brisbane International 2017 presented by Suncorp in the richest field of talent the tournament has ever seen. For the first time, five of the world’s top ten women and five of the top ten men have signed on to compete for the crown. 

Grand Slam champions Rafael Nadal (ESP), Stan Warwinka (SUI), Angelique Kerber (GER), Garbine Muguruza (ESP), Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) and Sam Stosur (Qld) are amongst the superstar line up set for Brisbane. 

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Payne Road State School are proud to present their major fundraiser event for 2016!

Mistletoe & Melodies will be a quality Christmas Market that will have all things festive. There will be food, entertainment including the PRSS Class Christmas Carols, beer & wine garden, kids activities, santa photos, raffles, silent auction and plenty of quality stalls.

Bookings essential
(07) 3007 2800 briscorp@dymocks.com.au

Following on from Matthew’s trilogy of Three Crooked Kings, Jacks and Jokers and All Fall Down, comes Little Fishes are Sweet. When Condon first interviewed disgraced police commissioner Terry Lewis, he had no idea that it would be the start of a turbulent six-year journey. As hundreds of people came forward to share their powerful and sometimes shocking stories, decades of crime and corruption were revealed in a new light.

Bookings essential
Call (07) 3007 2800 or email briscorp@dymocks.com.au

Robert Forster met Grant McLennan at the University of Queensland in the mid-1970’s; two undergrads with a shared passion for music, film, poetry and pop-culture, and a reputation for duelling sword-fights across the city traffic. After a bizarre audition and early rehearsals into a cassette player, they formed The Go-Betweens whose bohemian pop music full of literary allusions and local references stood out amidst the exploding local punk scene.

Bookings Essential
Ph (07) 3007 2800

Troy Bramston will be in conversation with Jonathon Fulcher this December about his latest book, Paul Keating: the big picture leader. This is the definitive biography of Australia’s 24th prime minister, and the first that Keating has cooperated with in more than two decades.

Bookings essential
Call (07) 3007 2800 or email briscorp@dymocks.com.au

After a blockbuster BBL|05 season, the fun and excitement of the KFC T20 Big Bash League returns on 20 December, 2016 with international stars playing alongside Australia’s best home grown T20 talent.

The Brisbane Heat stay at home at The Gabba to take on the Hobart Hurricanes. It sees two of the competitions biggest hitters - Chris Lynn and Dan Christian pitted against each other. Christian put one out of stadium last time these two teams played here, will we see it again?

For more information, news, fixtures, results and tickets, visit http://www.bigbash.com.au

The Heat return to The Gabba to host the Sydney Sixers for the first time of 2017. The Heat claimed the points away at the SCG the last time these two sides met - can the Sixers return the favour when they venture to the Sunshine State?

The Heat and Scorchers will do battle on the other side of Nullabor this time, when they meet at the Gabba. Can the Heat break the recent dominance the Scorchers have had over them, or will order remain for Perth?

Each year Brisbane’s leading CEOs swap the boardroom for the City Hall dance floor in front of 870 guests to support the prevention of domestic violence.

Dancing CEOs is the most entertaining charity event and largest annual gala held at City Hall.

Main Auditorium Tickets: $195 per person // $1,850 table of ten

Balcony Tickets: $110 per person

Tickets on sale 5/5/17 here!

This very exclusive event is a highlight of the annual Jeep Magic Millions Carnival and will be a sophisticated morning of elegance with a special touch of glamour and High Tea stunning temptations.

This special event is being hosted in one of Queensland’s most spectacular venues, Seaduction set overlooking the magical beaches of Surfers Paradise.

Purchase tickets here!

Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane is the largest second hand book sale in Queensland and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour Lifeline 13 11 14 Crisis Support Line. This life-saving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the telephone as well as family and crisis support - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Whether you are a book worm, a dedicated reader, a student, a book collector or someone searching for those long lost books to make your book series complete, Lifeline Bookfest Brisbane is the place for you. At the event you will find 4km of tables with millions of books, magazines,  records, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, board games and much more for prices as low as a dollar.

Full event info here!

The season reaches the pointy end when the Brisbane Heat host the Melbourne Renegades at home at The Gabba. The Renegades took the points during last year's corresponding fixture, while the Heat will want to ensure there's no blip at the radar at the point of the season when playing at home.

To celebrate the Gallery of Modern Art's 10th Anniversary, Sugar Spin features over 250 contemporary artworks exploring our links to the natural world. Challenge your perspective of light, colour and movement with exciting pieces, large and small, immersive and overwhelming.

Australia's largest free music program presents rock, pop, jazz, electronica, blues, country and alternative tunes from local and touring artists. In South Bank each Saturday from 3pm – 8pm, performers include Candice Dianna, jazz from Tenille West and pop by Sophia Koop. In the Wintergarden on Queen St Mall on Thursdays and Fridays, acoustic pop by Andrew Redford, gypsy jazz from Cigány Weaver and lyrical folk by O' Little Sister feature. View the full program at the City Sounds website.

The best kind of festival is where you do what you want, right? Right.

Imagine sitting on the grass and gnawing on a giant hunk of meat from some of Brisbane’s Best BBQ Foodies whilst sipping on some of Australia (and the World)’s most delicious craft brews.

And ’cause we love everything BBQ and Beer (and so do you), we will have some of the Masters of the ‘Que and the Brew showing us what they do, giving us an in-depth education and insider training. See who will be gracing the BBQ stage in the Festival Program.

Cruise the BBQ Arena where some of Australia’s BEST BBQ Crews will be battling it out right in front of your eyes. They’ll tease you with their smoke and sauce creations, melting their meats to their final flavour destination whilst competing for a prize pool of over $15,000.

Whichever way you want to plan your Roadshow, there will be a kick arse Live Music lineup to tickle your ear drums and play soundtrack to a truly awesome Summer Saturday.

We bring to you the BBQ & Beer Roadshow. You’re welcome.

When it comes to food, Brisbane does not joke around. The city is home to a rich and diverse food culture: hidden bars, restaurants tucked away from sight, and cutting edge cafes, and this tour will introduce you to the cream of the crop.

On this tour, you’ll be taken around to several different venues and will learn more about Brisbane’s after-dark food culture from your host.

You’ll have the opportunity to talk to the owners of the various cafes and restaurants and some of the locals, and see for yourself just how passionate they are about their work.

There will be an opportunity to sample food and purchase drinks from the venues.

Cost: $65 / Book now!

Drawing together an array of Australia’s finest singers and musicians in an intimate musical event.

Full event info here!

An Exquisite Experience

• Red Carpet with Complimentary Champagne upon Arrival
• A stunning venue overlooking the sublime Brisbane River
• Divine canapes throughout the Soiree
• Post-Performance mingle with the Stars

Featuring the extraordinary talents of:

• Lisa Lockland-Bell: Global Soprano
• Suzie G - Australias String Diva
• Gregory Moore - Australias Tenor
• Sheldon Hernandez: 2016 X Factor Finalist
• The Kitty Kats: Female Diva’s
• The Creative Forces of Gin & Sin Jazz Salon
• Sultry tones of Thomas Keenan
• Dr. Irene Bartlett
• MD - Mr David Spicer: Australia’s leading Virtuosic Jazz Pianist
• Three Piece Band
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What happens when you mix free exercise classes with a gorgeous outdoor location? Why the Medibank Feel Good Program of course!

Held on South Bank’s leafy Little Stanley Street Lawns from Monday 27 February until Saturday 6 May, the Program offers a variety of classes (including yoga, pilates and more) to suit all tastes and skill levels.

All classes are taught by qualified instructors and bookings are not required – just head along whenever you like, as much as you like, and start sculpting your 2017 body! The full program timetable will be posted in the coming days, so check back soon.

Click here for more info!

2017, we think we're going to get along just fine. You've given us a beer and BBQ festival, a sushi and seafood pop up and now, a cheese and champagne festival. Did someone say #blessed?

The event will feature cheese (lots and lots of cheese), Pol Roger champagne, wine and entertainment on the lawn!

Brisbane's South Bank precinct will come alive on Sunday March 5th 2017 in a sea of pink, as the 26th annual RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run races into town in support of Mater Chicks in Pink. 2017 sees the introduction of a new 10K event.

Runners and walkers will set out over a picturesque 5km loop through South Bank and Brisbane's CBD to celebrate and honour the women in their lives who have fought breast cancer. The Cultural Forecourt will be transformed into a hive of activity to congratulate participants as they cross the pink finish line.

Register here!

SheBrisbane invites you to its first International Women’s Day Lunch to celebrate Brisbane and the world’s women. The lunch includes an entree’ and main course as well as a beverage on arrival.

We are excited to announce Channel Seven Queensland news presenter Sharyn Ghidella will be the master of ceremonies. Also in attendance are guest panelists Kate Middleton, Catherine Michael and Balveen Ajimal who will be interviewed by SheBrisbane’s Alexandria Bernard.

Funds raised from our raffles and silent auctions will go to The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation

International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world and is a global champion for women and girls. UN Women is the United Nations entity are responsible for promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality and was established to accelerate progress to meet the needs of women and girls worldwide.

Purchase tickets here!

A workshop supporting girls to build strong minds and strong bodies. This 2.5 hour workshop is perfect for girls aged 10-14 years. I am good enough Positive self talk and inner strength building personal safety and self defence Identifying your tribe Saying NO!

Cost: $65

Find out more here!

Join us in celebrating our 12th Dance for Daniel.  Due to popular demand we are heading back to Brisbane City Hall!

Ticket prices are as follows;

Table of 10 - $2,100.00

Individual Ticket - $220.00

Purchase tickets here!

Join us on Saturday March 25th, 2017 for an extraordinary High Tea with a glass of sparkling on arrival and take part in a world wide event to raise funds, education and awareness for Endometriosis.

Enjoy an afternoon with our Key Note Speaker & Special Guest Speakers on Women's Health. 

With thanks to The Brisbane Women's Club and The Darling & Co for their support.

www.endometriosisaustralia.org 

This workshop aims to tackle some of the challenges the world is throwing at our girls. Not only must they come to terms with physical changes to their bodies, they also face societal pressures that challenge body image and self esteem. The workshops are presented in a fun and positive way that encourages celebration and confidence in the the journey to becoming a young woman. Topics covered: Names and functions of reproductive body parts Menstruation, pads and tampons Friendships…

Cost: $35

Find out more here!

A Guide To Mindfulness – A Forum for Discussion

Drop dead gorgeous, sassy and smart, Ruby Wax brings her new one-woman show Frazzled, based on her best-selling book ‘A Mindfulness Guide to the Frazzled’, to the Australian stage.  Once crazy, now less so, Ruby gives a tour of the mind – how to use it and not lose it. This event is a follow up to her sell out touring show and book ‘Sane New World’, which helped us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking. Graduating from Oxford three years ago, Ruby knows her stuff! The much-loved US born comedian, actor and writer has been honoured with the title of poster girl for mental illness. She might not be sane herself, but she does a pretty good imitation. Funny and insightful, this event is your passport to saner living.

Purchase tickets here!

• Booking of 10 – $875.00 (AUD)
• Individual – $95.00 (AUD)

Register here!

On Friday March 31, escape for an afternoon party of entertainment, style and cocktails to raise funds to support Queensland's oldest charity, The Lady Musgrave Trust.

Featuring a live performance by international, award winning musician Phil Emmanuel, and fashion and jewellery show by Queensland designer Lazurah and Sunfox, the cocktail high tea aims to raise awareness of the plight of young homeless women across Brisbane and Queensland.

With the recent International Women's Day theme of Be Bold for Change, The Trust is calling for support to raise funds to help get these young women and their children off the streets.

Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a LadyM cocktail or mocktail, traditional high tea canapes will be served cocktail style along with lucky door prizes, a silent auction and raffles!

Tickets: $95 per person or $875 for a group of 10

Register here!

The wonderful Mad world of our Mad Hatter's Tea Parties returns this April!

Be enchanted as into a world of dreamlike bliss, with madness served on the High Tea buffet.

This fairy tale occasion is not to be missed.

Join us on a decadent adventure down the rabbit hole!

Feast and marvel at the Mad Hatter Tea Party buffet menu, presented throughout the Mad Hatter season.

Bookings essential: on 07 3100 5749 or restaurantreservations@spb.stamford.com.au 

SWEETS
Alice’s Fantastical Wonderland of Jelly
Scones – Buttermilk, White Chocolate and Treacle, Fruit
Magical Marshmallows
A Spoonful of Popping Candy
White Rabbit Cup Cakes
‘Eat Me’ Cookies
Down The Rabbit Hole 'Drink Me' Potions
Magic Toadstools
The Grinning Cheshire Cat Cookies
Queen of Hearts Jam Tarts
Chocolate Lollipops
Un-Birthday Cake
Fairy Bread Macarons

SAVOURY
The Duchess- Chicken Mayo Mini Brioche
The Mad Hatter Sandwich
The Mouse’s Tale- Cheese and Ham Green Wraps
Mad March Hare- Mini Lamb Pies
Off With Her Head! – Mini Arancini Balls

Pre-loved designer women's fashion - Everything $5.

Funds raised support the frontline work of Women's Legal Service providing free legal and welfare help to women experiencing domestic violence.

• Delicious snacks & refreshments
• EFTPOS on site
• Street parking

Proudly supported by Women in Power and Hanworth House.

Eat, drink and meet local makers at Made by hand - a free pop-up event on Saturday 1^st April. Brisbane-based makers Sollywood (the people behind She Skills) and Two Warm Hands will showcase their handcrafted pieces over an evening of food, drinks and conversation at Wandering Cooks’ beautiful South Brisbane space.

From 4pm people will have the chance to speak to makers and pick up bespoke handcrafted wooden furniture from Sollywood and soulful stoneware from Two Warm Hands. There will be a bar and food provided by some of local producers supported by Wandering Cooks including Musa Nana, Char Baby and Latin Manna.

Sollywood are makers of bespoke solid timber furniture and art. Breathing new life into locally-sourced reclaimed and salvaged timbers, glass and metals, Meg and Clint Solly hand make furniture in their workshop in Yeronga. In their spare time, the Sollys run She Skills, an initiative offering workshops and short courses in non-traditional skills for women, including woodworking, car maintenance and welding.

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Join us for RSPCA QLD Easter Markets back for its second year! Held at our Wacol Animal Care Campus on Sunday 2nd April from 10am to 4pm, we hope you will join us on the day for some Easter fun!

Early photography in Brisbane started with daguerreotypes – a photographic process dependent on exposure to sunlight to deliver a clear image.

Join us for a fun, creative session at this hands-on workshop, where children can learn about the process while they create their very own prints using the effects of the sun.

Duration: 45min

Please note that you will need to book for this workshop to secure your spot. Please arrive five minutes early to the session. Participants are welcome to take their prints home on completion of the workshop.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up.

Bookings are for children only, parents/carers are welcome to stay to observe the workshop.

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BRISBANE BEAUTIES… LET’S PARTY!

Join us at the ultimate celebration in all things beauty from 8am when our pre-launch party begins + enjoy door gifts, goody bags, live entertainment, flash makeovers, beauty samples and more!

Doors officially open at midday and the first 350 people through will receive a Sephora Collection Blockbuster makeup set. The next 350 people will score themselves a Sephora Collection eyeshadow palette. Plus, enjoy exclusive opening day beauty services and offers from our amazing brands!

Our new Chermside store will be open until 9pm, meaning there’ll be plenty of time to shop beauty. This is one party not to be missed! See you there beauties!

Full launch day terms and conditions: https://www.sephora.com.au/pages/sephora-chermside-launch

This dynamic 2-day workshop presents meditation skills for busy people. A fun and interactive weekend that shows the practical application of meditation skills for daily life.

Using the third eye as a traditional way to internalise your consciousness, the methods are straightforward, the first results immediate and tangible.

What you will get out of the 2 day meditation workshop:

• A daily meditation practice using the third eye
• Techniques of awareness and vision: how to see an aura, how to cultivate spiritual vision
• How to focus yourself, quieten your mind, and activate your body of energy
• Techniques used in establishing spiritual connection as well as enhancing your creativity
• Skills in energetic protection and grounding for those times you need to seal your body of energy and prevent drainage and fatigue
• Night Practice – a technique for relaxation, fast recuperation and to facilitate a good night's sleep

The North Brisbane Easter Festival is a free family-friendly event for the community. There will be an inflatable soccer field, face painting, a bouncy castle, a graffiti wall, music performances, a petting zoo, food stalls, an easter egg hunt and much more! We are inviting you to come out with your friends and family.

Please join us and spread the word.

Admission is free!

Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big.  The American electric violin extraordinaire, dancer, performance artist and composer will visit Australia & New Zealand this April for a national tour, performing solo headliner shows in Perth, Brisbane & Auckland and as part of Cool For Summer festival in Sydney and Melbourne.

In four years since the release of her 2012 self-titled debut, the electronic music impresario, classically trained violinist, dancer, and artist quietly and humbly became one of the 21^st century’s most innovative stars by clinging to her ground-breaking vision of cinematic violin-driven electronic music.

Attracting nearly 8 million subscribers and 1.3 billion-plus views on YouTube by 2016, Forbes placed Lindsey at #4 on its yearly YouTube artists list, making her the highest-ranked female. Her headline tours would play to a cumulative audience of over 500,000 people worldwide, and her literary debut The Only Pirate at the Party—co-written with her sister Brook S. Passey—became a New York Times Bestseller.

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While many dining favourites close their doors over Easter, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre’s Station Road Dining precinct is out in full flavour this Easter weekend! With eateries open Saturday, April 15 through to Monday April 17, you can truly enjoy the long weekend hassle free.

In addition and for the first time, there will be the added bonus of free all day parking on Easter Sunday!

The range of restaurants feature delicious cuisine from around the world and are open day and night, making the dining precinct the perfect place to stop by for a relaxing sit-down lunch while shopping, a dinner and a movie date night, or an outing the whole family can enjoy.

Nantucket Kitchen and Bar
Sophisticated and stylish, enjoy the cool, calm setting of Nantucket Kitchen & Bar inspired by the wonders of Cape Cod. Built on a foundation of appreciation for both food and community, be welcomed and enjoy a new kind of dining experience. Offering a unique menu from breakfast to supper.

Open Easter Saturday and Easter Monday only, from 8.30am – late

Harajuku Gyoza
Serving dishes traditionally found on the streets of Tokyo, Harajuku Gyoza’s trademark greeting is sure to transport you to the bustling streets of Shibuya. The open-plan kitchen is filled with frying and steaming dumplings that is on-show for all to see and enjoy, making it an exciting dining experience at Indro.

Open all weekend including:
·        Good Friday – 11am – 10pm
·        Easter Saturday - 11am – 10pm
·        Easter Sunday – 11am – 9pm
·        Easter Monday – 11am – 9pm

Corbett & Claude
Delicious food, a passion for sharing stories with friends and plenty of eating and drinking make Corbett and Claude a fantastic place to meet friends or catch up with family. With a delicious range of food and beverages to keep the taste buds tantalised, Corbett and Claude at Indro is all about the simple pleasures.

Open Easter Saturday and Easter Monday only, from 11.30am – late.

Pig ‘N’ Whistle
An iconic venue known not just for its commitment to international and domestic sport and fun atmosphere, the Pig ‘N’ Whistle is the ultimate venue for sports fans, families and functions alike. Pairing great service and quality food and drinks, the Pig ‘N’ Whistle at Indro is a great place for a fun night out, to catch up with mates or to enjoy a long lunch with family.

Open all weekend including:
·        Good Friday - 9am – 11pm
·        Easter Saturday - 9am – 1am
·        Easter Sunday - 9am – 12am
·        Easter Monday - 9am – 11pm

Station Road Dining is located outside the Food Court on Level 3.

With free parking on offer all day on Easter Sunday, the Station Road Dining Precinct truly is the perfect hassle free place to eat-out in style this long weekend.

Kids rides, live entertainment, yummy foods plus Easter eggs delivered by the Easter bunny! Fun for all the family.

Easter Bunny visiting times – 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:30pm

No bookings required.

In Presence Through Movement, Kim Eng facilitates an awakening through the body and guides us in a harmonious synthesis of action and stillness. Using the ancient modalities of yin yoga, qigong, and tai chi, Kim weaves these three practices into a presence-infused flow, which helps to restore balance to your physical and energy body. This movement practice gives us an opportunity to observe, inquire, integrate, and release the old emotional wounds that Eckhart calls the "pain body".

Suitable for most physical fitness levels, these movement practices stimulate and activate the body’s energy channels, clear energy blockages (including the pain body), and increase overall well- being and vitality. Through instruction, meditation, and movement, we access and learn to sustain presence in our everyday lives.

Session Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm*
Doors open at 11:30am
Registration from 11:00am onwards

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Ever wondered how your favourite fragrance was created or wanted to design a signature scent of your own? In a Queensland first, The Powder Room Perfume Master Class is bringing knowledge direct from Paris to Brisbane and the Gold Coast in time for Mother’s Day.

The Powder Room Perfume Master Classes will offer a fun yet sophisticated experience for lovers of fashion and perfume a unique insight into the intriguing world of fragrance and give guests the opportunity to design a scent that reflects their personality.

Director of The Powder Room, Samantha Taylor, has worked for Floris & L’Occitane, Estee Lauder, Miller Harris and Penhaligons in Australia and Europe and is considered one of Australia’s foremost fragrance experts. In 2014, Samantha was appointed as the Australian licensee for Cinquieme Sens, the global leader in perfumery training.

Guests will arrive and enjoy a light morning tea and glass of champagne before learning how to write a perfume formula then create a custom fragrance using the ‘Olfactorium,’ a mini perfumers organ containing the finest raw materials from Europe.

Tickets are $195 and can be purchased via the link here. 

This is an opportunity for mums and daughters to take some special time out to talk about the girlhood journey.  Lots of great information about growing up and puberty changes. Activities for the girls around friendships, strengths and body image. Great chats for mums about connection and self care.

Cost: $80

Find out more here!

Hidden Republic welcomes you to embrace the Gold Coast sun at the 2nd annual Sunset Affair Gold Coast, where we meet on the lavish bar of Stingray Lounge situated at QT Hotel Surfers Paradise.

Celebrate in style on a perfect Gold Coast afternoon, complete with premium beverages including beer, cider, spritzers, wine and sparkling, accompanied by delicious canapés with exclusive pop-up cocktail stations.

Your afternoon will stream with live acoustic music and the smoothest of DJ sounds accompanied by a vast array of roving entertainers that will amaze you.

You will be graced with champagne stilt pourers, waiter service, animal handlers, magicians and loads more. The buzz will continue with a series of pop-up bars, food stands and an interactive photo booth.

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From 3pm this Labour Day Eve, come join the party for our Labour Day Sail!

- Free entry
- Live music
- Drink specials
- Mediterranean eats
- Aperol Spritz pop up bar

Join us for a unique immersion experience in contemporary art practice across galleries in Brisbane,
and work with established industry mentors to hone your writing skills. Your essays will be published
in a high quality publication, produced by the Institute of Modern Art.

This program is for students completing Year 12 in 2017.
Applications close Friday 17 March, 2017.

On application, you will be asked to provide an example of your best writing and note how the program will benefit your intended career path. Successful applicants will be notified 31 March.

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CCF QLD and DBYD have worked hard to create an event that is all about entertaining attendees, creating huge networking opportunities and supporting an incredible cause.

Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 28 years. Act for Kids operates 22 centres with a team of over 300 staff from Adelaide all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula. Our services have expanded to include integrated therapy, support for vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities.

TICKETS: $220 each | Table of 10: $2,000

Fish Lane Festival is back for 2017 and bringing together the who’s who of the local music, foodie and bar community so you can dine, drink & dance the day away in South Brisbane’s most iconic laneway!

Featuring
Gourmet street eats & signature dishes from local eateries
Craft beer, wine and cocktail pop-up bars
3 stages of local LIVE music & DJs
+ so much more!

Explore Fish Lane and enjoy delicious dishes, gourmet eats and premium pop-up bars from some of the neighbourhoods most loved restaurants, bars and cafes, while you get down to some of Brisbane's best local bands and DJs!

Since its inception, the Mother’s Day Classic has grown into a major national event. You can choose to run (or walk) a 4.5km or 8km course, with all proceeds supporting breast cancer research.

In addition to the walk and run, there’ll be a number of live events, as well as delegate, celebrity and sponsor appearances. There’s also a kid zone with jumping castles, face painting, bubbles and roving entertainers! Hungry after all that exercise? Tuck into food from the coffee carts, sausage sizzle and more. When you’ve just exercised for charity, the calories don’t count. It’s the law.

South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Melbourne St, South Bank

Register here!

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium is the most highly attended women's leadership event in the country, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore leadership, life and career development.

Every year over 70 inspirational speakers offer their experience and knowledge to a whole new generation of female leaders. Hundreds of women from every corner of the nation participate annually in the symposium events ensuring that the national program remains Australia’s largest and most prestigious gathering of female leaders.

Tickets available here!

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n 2017 Brisbane’s famous Paniyiri Greek Festival will mark 41 years – a landmark cultural and celebratory milestone. Over four decades Paniyiri has grown to become Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and the state’s largest cultural festival as well as the country’s longest running Greek festival – an admirable success story for the celebration that started in 1976 when a group of passionate Greek Australians wanted to share their cultural traditions with Brisbane. Fast forward to 2017 and this kaleidoscopic cultural explosion is now legendary. More than 60,000 are expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hellenic Dancers with a range of celebratory events in the lead up, and over the weekend of May 20 and 21.

Highlights include the introduction of a Greek Village Experience, a Hellenic Dancers Showcase Program, further development of the acclaimed cooking program starring starring the flavours and faces of Greece and a line-up of authors, chefs, speakers and home cooks; as well as the dancers, singers and stars that will make the third weekend in May taste, sound and feel extraordinary. Purchase tickets here!

Please join our MC Ms Balveen Ajimal - CEO Brisbane Women's Club and Guest speakers, with a live auction, raffles and a whole lot of fun!

Proudly Supported by the Brisbane Womens Club and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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BY ADAM BRUNES & NAOMI PRICE
A LA BOITE & THE LITTLE RED COMPANY PRODUCTION

From the creators of celebrated Australian works Rumour Has It and Wrecking Ball comes the must-see live music event of the year: Lady Beatle – a modern memory play set to a kaleidoscopic soundtrack of The Beatles’ most monumental hits.

Drambuie, the infamous Scotch Whisky Liqueur, is celebrating the revival of its most renowned cocktail serve The Rusty Nail bringing the festivities to Brisbane with a 5-week bar experience ‘A Night with the Nail’. The evening will be hosted at The Walrus Club located at 543 Coronation Dr, Toowong, downstairs from the award winning Regatta Hotel.

Jazz legend Herb Armstrong will be one of many treats awaiting patrons on A Night with the Nail’s launch on June 2. A Night with the Nail will continue its recurring ‘Drambuie-themed’ evening each Friday night until June 30 with an exclusive Drambuie experience and live jazz music, as guests enjoy the charm and seduction of the Prohibition-inspired speakeasy that is The Walrus Club.

The Rusty Nail is a timeless whisky cocktail born in the infamous New York nightclubs of the early 60s and served at the renowned ‘21 Club’ frequented by Hemmingway, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and JFK 12. At a time when the legendary carousing of the Rat Pack came to prominence, the Rusty Nail was adopted by the scene, confirming the drink's iconic status and establishing its place in pop culture history.

More recently, the cocktail was the drink of choice of Saul Goodman and featured in the very first episode of Netflix’s TV series Better Call Saul.

The Brisbane Times City2South presented by Westpac is back with a 2 day festival of fun on 3 & 4 June! Join in with a 5km & 14km fun run, F45 outdoor training session, open air cinema, live entertainment, food trucks, kids activities and much more at Brisbane’s new lifestyle festival. Check it out here!

Enter the run now!

$119.00 – $129.00

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Precious Wings is a charity passionate about helping families who are faced with the loss of a baby or child, of any gestation or age, by supplying Memory Boxes to hospitals in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The fundraiser aims to raise enough money to continue all their current work, as well as expanding to provide Memory Boxes to the new Sunshine Coast Hospital, and rural areas where there are currently few resources available for bereaved families. Precious Wings also wants to expand their memory box making support groups.

Three hundred and fifty guests can be accommodated at Victoria Park Golf Complex, for an afternoon of high quality food, champagne, entertainment and exciting auctions, and on a more serious note, moments of reflection for the Precious Wings recipients.

For further information relating to the event, please contact Kerry Gordon: kerry@preciouswings.org

Learn how to make your own delicious brie cheese from cow’s milk as well as easy to make delicious sourdough bread. Both of these fermented foods are made on the spot with samples for taste testing for all attendees.

Hands on participation from the class volunteers will show how to make brie cheese, and sourdough bread from scratch. Handouts and recipes included. $70 per person

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You're invited to Brisbane's Black Tie Birthday Party of the Year celebrating 150 years of Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH). Such a significant milestone needs to be marked in style, and this will certainly be a fabulous night of non-stop entertainment, dancing, gourmet three course meal, tempting auction items and, of course, Birthday Cake! Apart from being a celebration, the event will also raise funds for a range of medical research projects conducted at RBWH.

There are two types of tickets for the night.  You can choose to have it all laid on VIP style with the Birthday 'Suits', or you can be in the centre of the action with the Party People.

BIRTHDAY SUITS - $400 a ticket or $4,000 a table of 10

PARTY PEOPLE - $200 a ticket or $2,000 a table of 10

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Lords and ladies, maesters and warriors. It is our great honour to announce that the comic-con of wine, Game of Rhones, will be returning for 2017.

We’ve amassed wine varietals from the Rhone Valley – grenache, shiraz, mourvèdre, and more – pillaged from some of the best producers – including Yarra Yering, Ministry of Clouds, Henschke, Shaw + Smith, Man O’ War, HEAD, and Yalumba – from Australia,

New Zealand and beyond. Over 100 different wines will be available for tasting in each city.

GA tickets are $65 and Royal Pass tickets are $105.

Tickets available here!

La Boite HWY 2017 is a new work platform featuring rehearsed readings, showings, workshops, masterclasses and fervent conversations about theatre – all in real time.

The festival program offers everything from performances, to workshops & masterclasses, to live music, as well as opportunities to attend a bevy of talks about theatre practice that is happening right now; in HWY, in our city and in Australia more broadly.

HWY presents an opportunity to engage with an impressive cross-section of Brisbane’s current theatre and performing arts scene - La Boite Artistic Director and CEO, Todd MacDonald.

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Calling all Brisbane foodies! The Sunnybank $2 Food Trail is returning just in time for winter to warm your bellies with its most authentic, delicious and exciting Asian culinary experience yet.

his year there are also eight new venues joining the trail, including Golden Lane, Narati Noodle & Grill, Chongqing Street Food, and Mr Curry, who are all new to the neighbourhood, along with Sushi Paradise, a Sunnybank stalwart, also making its debut this June.

Come ready to spoil yourself and feast like never before on a mouth-watering range of $2 mini-dishes ranging from Chinese, Japanese, Hong Kong Style, Vietnamese, Taiwanese and more!

As always, there will be loads of free LIVE music and entertainment throughout the trail, with over 20 talented local musicians performing, plus traditional roaming lion dancers and an all-NEW dedicated Kids Zone. Giant board games, colouring in and face painting are just some of the FREE activities that will be on offer for all the little ones this year.

So gather up those gold coins, grab your friends and family and get ready to take your taste buds on a self-guided Asian foodie adventure in Sunnybank, and maybe even an international destination of your choice! (Thanks to EVA Air and if you’re lucky of course).

Don’t forget to enter the epic Sunnybank $2 Food Trail competition when you visit on Saturday 17 June for your chance to WIN a $10,000 international foodie adventure for four people - anywhere in Asia!

The event is FREE entry and all ages are welcome.

As the sun rises on Sunday 18 June, thousands of riders will be slipping into their lycra and costumes of all sorts to take part in the 27th MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride to fight multiple sclerosis (MS). You can join the challenge by riding one of our four tailored distances. There is the family-friendly 10km around the Brisbane Riverside, the scenic 25km ride to Balmoral, the classic 50km to Wynnum, and the 100km ride to Wellington Point and Cleveland. New in 2017, is the 100 mile (that’s 160km) ride!

Adult $35.00

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Event Cinemas is gearing up for a pint sized takeover this June/July with the introduction of their winter school holiday program. Jam-packed with the biggest family blockbusters and FREE arts and crafts activities, the school holiday program is an extravaganza of film themed fun, rolling out at Event Cinema locations nationally*.

Little ones will be spoiled for choice with a stellar line up of fun films this winter. Watch the legendary Lightning McQueen zoom past the competition in the exhilarating Cars 3. Join the return of Greg and his crazy family in the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. Or team up with the Minions for some mischief in Despicable Me 3.

To compliment these screenings, Event Cinemas have programmed in free artistic activities that’ll have kids  using their minds, hands and creativity to make artworks to take home as a memory of their day out at the movies with mum and dad.

Make like your favourite Wimpy Kid character and laugh out loud with some hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid masks. Kids can also design their own book cover just like the author of the Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney.

Children with a need for speed can get ready for the Florida 500 and create their very own Cars 3 Pit Pass and Driver’s License or transform themselves through DIY by making their own Minion goggles. Pint sized Picassos can also showcase their colouring abilities for the Despicable Me colour in competition and get the chance to win a totally awesome Despicable Me 3 prize pack!

This fun, affordable day out with the entire family is made easy and affordable with the Cinebuzz Family Pass. Cinebuzz Members can see Cars 3, Despicable Me 3, or Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul at a discounted price** all throughout the school holidays. Available in variations of Admit 3 of 4, the Family Pass ranges in price from $30-$50.

Bigger kids won’t miss out either with action-loving teens in for a treat when autobots roll out in Transformers: The Last Knight, while Spider-Man: Homecoming will have Marvel fans rejoicing as the web-slinging superhero zooms through high rise buildings to take on a new villain named Vulture.

Join Event Cinemas for a school holiday filled with crazy and creative fun for the whole family. Check out screening and activity times at www.eventcinemas.com.au and start planning your trip to the movies!

Pig ‘N’ Whistle Brunswick Street and Stone & Wood are joining forces to host a ‘Stone & Wood Long Lunch’ with succulent barbecued meats from the smoker in Pig ‘N’ Whistle Brunswick Street’s celebrated outdoor beer garden. The Stone & Wood Long Lunch will take place on communal tables and encourage guests to mingle, discuss the featured beers plus learn from industry experts about food and beer pairing.

The menu is inclusive of canapés and three communal courses, paired with beers from the Stone & Wood core range and the limited edition Stone Beer.

One of the courses will include smoked chicken wings tossed in hot sauce and smoked pork ribs with whiskey BBQ sauce, however these dishes are just a small taste of what the full menu will entail. Each dish will be individually smoked in Pig ‘N’ Whistle’s Radar Hill Smoker then perfectly paired with the Stone & Wood beer offering.

Tickets to the Stone & Wood Long Lunch are $55pp and only 70 tickets are exclusively available. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Brisbane Tickets.

Pets at the Gabba aims to bring the pet community together, raise awareness, promote responsible pet ownership, support local charities, provide a place to meet and socialise while providing products and services from local Queensland businesses.

The Markets are continually supporting other “human” related charities such as the Brisbane period project who attend our markets to raise money for the work they do. And Saturday, 24^th June 2017, Pets at the Gabba are hosting “Brisbane Biggest Doggy Afternoon Tea” to raise money for the cancer council.

Did you know 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? We are urging people and their pets to help reduce this statistic by supporting the Cancer Council QLD on their mission to defeat cancer by attending Pets at the Gabba hosts Brisbane's Biggest Doggy Afternoon Tea!

For a small donation, your pooch can enjoy a Puppicino donated by L'Barkery and delicious treat by Bow Wow Chow!

On the Day there will be Market stalls, Food, Music, Jumping Castle, RAFFLE PRIZES donated from:
DK Stainless, Dendy Portside, Napolean Perdis, Qi Tea Australia, Two Feet and Four Paws, VetaFarm, Natures Gift.

To make a donation prior to the event, click sponsor me to make a donation to the cause, your support is appreciated. Every dollar raised does make a significant difference!

The absolute MUST SEE magical event of the year has been announced – this year Disney on Ice presents FROZEN will tour the country, bringing the much loved stars to Brisbane from June 29 to July 2 with tickets on sale TODAY!!

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, Disney On Ice presents Frozen will thrill audiences with the full story of Frozen – featuring the beloved Anna, Elsa and the loveable snowman Olaf as well as never before seen characters, including Grand Pabbie, the Trolls and Marshmallow. With the story unfolding on the ice for the first time in Australia, just as it did in the international blockbuster and Academy award winning film.

Disney On Ice presents Frozen will transform the stage into the wintery world of Arendelle inviting audiences to accompany Anna on her epic journey to save her sister Elsa and the kingdom of Arendelle. The immersive show experience features world class ice skating and dazzling special effects.

The internationally acclaimed ice show features world class ice skating and breathtaking special effects. 2017 marks 30 years since Feld Entertainment first toured Australia with an ice show!

Purchase tickets here!

This conference is aimed as professional development for new and established writers and illustrators of Children’s and Young Adult literature. Master classes and workshops will be conducted by Ben Long, Elizabeth Kasmar, Emily Larkin, Felicity Vallence, Jacqueline Harvey, Jake Harris, Jo Sandhu, Michelle Worthington, Nadine Bates, Natalie Hatch, Pamela Rushby, Phil Kettle, and Shaun Tan(via Skype).

Our CYA success stories once again show cased that CYA Conference is making a difference in aspiring authors and illustrators in helping them on their road to publication.

For full event info click here!

Inspired by James Cameron’s AVATAR, Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK The First Flight transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning arena spectacular.

Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, you can experience this storytelling odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility.

Narrated by a “Na’vi Storyteller” and populated by unforgettable characters, TORUK The First Flight is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film AVATAR, and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora.

Don’t miss this exciting live experience!

Purchase tickets here.

Message from the Artistic Director Katie Noonan

Hear and be Heard. My hope for QMF 2017 is that Queenslanders from all walks of life will find their voice through music and that the power of song will help to shine a light on issues that impact us all. I am passionate about creating transformative musical experiences for audiences throughout our state. As a

Queensland artist whose own career was kickstarted by QMF, I want to help the next generation of artists thrive. Across the Festival, talented Queenslanders will take the stage, standing proudly alongside world-class Australian musicians. No one does it like QMF – I believe our community engagement and education legacy is unrivalled. Our extensive program spans community, contemporary, classical and education events right across this big, beautiful state, involving a huge range of Queenslanders.

There are also many amongst us whose stories have been untold for too long. There has been an overwhelming groundswell of support from our many partners to help give voice to those who face significant challenges in their lives through projects like You’re The Voice.

To our many participants, artists, partners and communities, thank you for being part of this amazing journey – I can’t wait to hear your song!

Fast Facts about Queensland Music Festival 2017

● Queensland Music Festival is a state-wide celebration of music with a vision to transform lives and communities through music

● Queensland Music Festival’s Artistic Director Katie Noonan has curated an amazing program of contemporary classical, and large-scale community music events to people across the state, from the Cape to Cunnamulla from 7 - 30 July

● Queensland Music Festival is a festival for all Queenslanders to experience and enjoy - you can check out the full program of events at qmf.org.au to find out which event is on near you, and how you can get involved

● Queensland Music Festival is the largest music festival in Australia geographically

● In 2017 Queensland Music Festival will be feature over 100 performances, visit over 45 locations across the state, and feature seven world premieres

Follow QMF on:

Facebook: /qldmusicfest

Twitter: @qldmusicfest

Instagram: @qldmusicfest

YouTube: /qldmusicfest

Hashtag: #qmf17

Please join us for the next Zonta Brisbane City Heart Networking Event where we present Ashley Stoddart, a member of the female sailing squad who participated in the Rio Games.

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Dendy invites you to our preview screening of THE BEGUILED on Monday 10th July at 6:45 pm. Enjoy a complimentary beverage on arrival.

Innocent, until betrayed.

At a girls' school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the young women have been sheltered from the outside world, a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken over with sexual tension, rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events.

"Told with surgical precision and savage grace." - David Ehrlich, indieWire

"An exquisitely crafted drama of seduction, survival and sexual awakening..." - Dave Calhoun, Time Out

"Coppola enriches the story top to bottom." - A. A. Dowd, AV Club

Purchase tickets here!

Brisbane’s Jacob’s Ladder and the Metro Arts laneway will be given a new life this July with two pop-up art installations courtesy of performance collective The Good Room, designed to activate Brisbane spaces with world-class contemporary art by local artists.

Supported by Brisbane City Council, the projects bring together more than forty of Brisbane’s best artists, creatives and writers in highly visual and engaging activations highlighting the calibre of work made by Brisbane artists.

From Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 July 20, Brave New Worlds will see a series of 40 flags, printed with new works of art, flying proudly along the familiar bright red staircase of Jacob’s Ladder, connecting Brisbane CBD’s Edward Street with Spring Hill.

Turning silk flags into canvases, artists were asked to design a flag for the world they’d like to live in – offering up their vision of what qualities they want in a brave new world to come for hundreds of pedestrians each day.

This installation brings together 20 of Brisbane’s best visual artists - including Courtney Coombs, who has exhibited her work around the world and is a 2012 Churchie Award finalist; Naomi Blacklock, 2016 finalist for Perth Institute of Contemporary Art’s national Hatched award; and two-time Archibald Prize finalist Sam Cranstoun.

A week after the flags of Brave New Worlds come down, a new world pops up - this time off Edward St, in the laneway down the side of Metro Arts.

A one-day event on Friday 28 July 017, This Frozen Moment is an audio installation showcasing more than 20 of Brisbane’s finest authors, poets, and spoken-word artists.

Visitors will enter a heritage-listed laneway lined with suspended origami sculptures; each encasing a small speaker device that whispers a moment of a possible world, to combine as an installation of cascading whispers – a feast for the eyes and ears.

This July Mirvac is running a community campaign called Share My Shoes. We are asking the community to drop their pre-loved shoes into giant shoeboxes at any Mirvac Shopping Centre. The donated shoes will then be sold in The Smith Family’s stores with the proceeds helping our charity support disadvantaged Australian children with their education.

For those who don’t have a spare pair of shoes to give, Mirvac will donate $1 to The Smith Family for every shoe picture posted on Facebook and Instagram using @sharemyshoes. Further details are in our media release below.

Sarah Harris, co-host of Network Ten’s Studio 10 and Smith Family ambassador is supporting the campaign to help us collect 24,000 pairs of shoes and also raise $10,000 through shoe selfies. Share My Shoes imagery with Sarah can be located here.

Brisbane Ladies, are you ready for Secret Women’s Business? Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for a networking night with a difference, as Cathryn Mora asks our special guests the questions about life, business, fashion, food, women's bodies and sex... that you always wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask!

Come see Patty-Ann Waho who will give us a taste of her hilarious stage show, and entertain us with stories of her life in the international fast lane! Vanessa Allen from Naughty But Nice will share business tips for creating a successful online business, managing a successful brand, and running a store where the clientele sometimes enter through the hidden side door.

Find out how they got involved in their businesses, and laugh over your wine as we probe them for all their funny, scary and shocking secrets!

Submit your questions below or in our secret question box on the night.

We look forward to meeting you there. Book tickets here!

Shy and law-abiding, gentleman farmer Robin Oakapple is working up the courage to ask the beautiful Rose Maybud to marry him. But he has a dark secret; he is the heir to a terrible curse befalling all Baronets of Ruddigore and has been living in disguise to escape his fate. When the truth is discovered, Robin is bound to obey the family curse that dictates he must commit a dastardly crime every day – or face a torturous death.

Lindy Hume’s take on Gilbert & Sullivan, designed by Richard Roberts, will be an irreverent romp celebrating Victoriana in all its eccentricity. Ruddigore features many wonderful musical gems such as the ‘Matter’ trio and Rose’s ‘Etiquette’ song.

We welcome back popular stars of Candide, Bryan Probets and Christine Johnston who will be joined by a stellar cast including Kanen Breen, Jason Barry-Smith, Roxane Hislop and Natalie Peluso as Rose Maybud. Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse will delight, excite and entertain.

Full event info here!

Dendy invites you to their preview screening of Paris Can Wait on Sunday 16th July at 4:00pm. Glass of sparkling and a macaron on arrival!

Club Members: $15.00

General Admits: $20.00

Purchase tickets here!

C'est la vie

A woman at a crossroads traveling to Paris from Cannes along with her successful film producer husband, finds herself on a two-day road trip with his business associate. What follows is a carefree journey replete with diversions involving picturesque sites, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance - reawakening Anne's senses and a new lust for life.

"Echoes with genuine poignancy . . . a modest, genteel piece of cinematic escapism, a silky testament to sensuality . . . impeccably tasteful" -The Washington Post

"Sumptuously seductive cuisine.." -SSG Syndicate

"Coppola keeps the tension in the air like a lightly bouncing ball." -Indiewire

This year’s lineup features the return of crowd-favourite Night Noodle Markets (July 19-30) and a host of new featured events:

Good Food Month Launch After Party

July 17, 2017; 7:30pm, Stokehouse Q ($50pp includes beverages and canapés)

For the first time, the afterparty of the Brisbane Times Good Food Month launch will be open to the public. Soak up the spectacular Brisbane atmosphere at Stokehouse Q with delicious food, music and fun.

Hat Swap

July 27th, 2017; seating times 5:30pm or 8.30pm, ($165pp with matched wine)

Join Melbourne’s Embla head chef Dave Verheul and Gerard’s Bistro head chef Ben Williamson who are coming together for the first time as part of Brisbane Good Food Month for an exclusive collaborative dinner with matched wines.

Laneway! Streetfood! Music! presented by Beer the Beautiful Truth

Friday, July 28; 6pm, secret location ($50pp includes 4 beers* and 3 food items )

Check out this laneway celebration of cold beers and delicious street food created by Australia’s best chefs. A diverse menu will be on offer, served in a secret city location. At just $50 a ticket - which includes food, ice cold beer or cider* and live music - this event delivers unbeatable value. A must-do during Good Food Month.
* can size 330ml

Escape to Halcyon House

August 25; Halcyon House ($2,000 Package per couple, overnight stay)

Discover the stunning coastline of Northern NSW with an all-inclusive luxurious escape at Halcyon House. With no detail spared, enjoy luxury car transfers, welcome drinks by the pool, and an exclusive dinner with Paper Daisy chef, Ben Devlin. Then wake up the next day with yoga followed by a champagne breakfast and finish the day with a bespoke seasonal cooking class with a special guest chef.

Brisbane’s Young Chefs Lunch

July 23; 12:30 - 2.30pm, ARIA ($150pp with matched wine or beer)

It’s time to meet Brisbane’s next generation. The Young Chefs lunch is all about undiscovered talent, giving you a first hand look at the young guns who are going to be making big waves soon. Hosted at ARIA, you’ll enjoy an inspiring lunch under the guidance of head chef Ben Russell.

We've just locked in the four young chefs involved and a menu, as follows:

• Canapé
• Course 1  by Josh Raine – The Urban Group – Hibiscus cured QLD cobia, globe artichoke, dulse seaweed
• Course 2  by Alex Gregg – Gerard`s Bistro – Roast Blue eye, charred onion consommé, tuna heart, sea spray, burnt garlic oil
• Course 3 by Jeong Insik – ARIA Restaurant – Wagyu short rib, white kimchi, nashi pear
• Course 4 by Callum Decosta – Esquire Restaurant – Lemon myrtle, pineapple, macadamia and curry

Brisbane’s Jacob’s Ladder and the Metro Arts laneway will be given a new life this July with two pop-up art installations courtesy of performance collective The Good Room, designed to activate Brisbane spaces with world-class contemporary art by local artists.

Supported by Brisbane City Council, the projects bring together more than forty of Brisbane’s best artists, creatives and writers in highly visual and engaging activations highlighting the calibre of work made by Brisbane artists.

From Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 July 20, Brave New Worlds will see a series of 40 flags, printed with new works of art, flying proudly along the familiar bright red staircase of Jacob’s Ladder, connecting Brisbane CBD’s Edward Street with Spring Hill.

This installation brings together 20 of Brisbane’s best visual artists - including Courtney Coombs, who has exhibited her work around the world and is a 2012 Churchie Award finalist; Naomi Blacklock, 2016 finalist for Perth Institute of Contemporary Art’s national Hatched award; and two-time Archibald Prize finalist Sam Cranstoun.

A week after the flags of Brave New Worlds come down, a new world pops up - this time off Edward St, in the laneway down the side of Metro Arts.

A one-day event on Friday 28 July 017, This Frozen Moment is an audio installation showcasing more than 20 of Brisbane’s finest authors, poets, and spoken-word artists.

Visitors will enter a heritage-listed laneway lined with suspended origami sculptures; each encasing a small speaker device that whispers a moment of a possible world, to combine as an installation of cascading whispers – a feast for the eyes and ears.

The Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are back this month and better than ever, with the Menulog At Home Zone delivering some of Australia’s best street food straight to the seats of market-goers.

Bringing some of the comforts of home (delivery) to the great outdoors, Menulog’s At Home Zone will help Brisbanites beat the queue at some of the most popular stalls at the Night Noodle Markets.

For the first time ever, this includes Black Star Pastry, offering their insta-famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake. Other vendors available for Menulog delivery include Bao Stop, Chur Burger, Poké Bear and many more.  

Everyone is welcome in the Menulog At Home Zone; it’s completely free to enter with a complimentary delivery service. Guests can simply pick a spot and wait for Menulog’s on-ground green team to take your order.

Visitors to who order in at the Menulog At Home Zone will also have the chance to win one of 10 x $50 Menulog vouchers each night of the markets; that’s a total of $5,000 worth of Menulog up for grabs!

With a spectacular backdrop of Brisbane’s South Bank, the Brisbane Night Noodle Markets are set to dazzle foodies from 19^thto 30^thJuly, with the Menulog team on site throughout to deliver bowls full of steaming noodles, delicious fluffy baos and decadent desserts.

For more information, visit Menulog.com.au, download the app on Google Play or from the App Store, and follow Facebook/Menulog or @menulog on Twitter and Instagram.

MENULOG AT-HOME ZONE DETAILS

WHEN
19 – 30 July 2017
Weekdays from 5pm til late
Weekends from 4pm til late

ADMISSION
Free

The Food & Wine Expo is excited to launch in Brisbane after 10 years of successful events around Australia!

Enjoy FREE tastings and samples from over 100 gourmet exhibitors inside the show. Businesses in all areas of food, wines, homewares and kitchenware come together to show you the latest products and ideas for you to try at home.

Tantalise your tastebuds! - Your chance for an intimate dining experience with a Masterchef favourite in the Dining Room! Enjoy a modern dining experience with Ben Milbourne, who will design the menu, prepare the meals and then join you for the full degustation. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal (and learn some MasterChef secrets!)

Purchase tickets here!

Rails Girls aims to breakdown barriers to technology and make it more accessible for women.

Rails Girls is an international community dedicated to introducing women to software development in a safe and inclusive environment. Our aim is to empower women to take the initial steps to conquer the online world.

The weekend event is free and open to all enthusiastic women.

The workshop takes place over two days - Friday evening and a full day workshop on Saturday. We have mentors from the Rails community supporting the event who bring a range of skills and experience to help attendees. We also have a second track (Rails Girls Next) for our more advanced attendees.

All you need to join in is a laptop and some curiosity. The two-day event includes a lot of small groups and short focused talks on programming, design and web.

Register now!

BY NICK ENRIGHT
A LA BOITE & QUT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PRODUCTION

A party on the beach, drugs, booze and surf. But by morning a young woman lies dead on the sand, beaten and raped. Who is responsible? This incredible human drama examines the social impulse to violence within Australian culture, within young males, within us all.

Blackrock, Nick Enright’s hard-hitting modern classic, is one of those plays that grabs you and does not let go. Blackrock builds on several interlocking themes, first of sexual violence, of class and generational conflict, and the difference between a friend and a mate.

This unique collaboration between La Boite and QUT Creative Industries sees the next generation of actors, QUT Bachelor of Fine Arts, Final Year Acting Students take on the iconic young roles alongside an ensemble of professional actors.

Purchase tickets here!

Let’s ‘do’ philosophy

Join us for a friendly discussion about the fundamental ideas that inform the ways we look at the world. The Philosophy Café at The Letter Lounge is a monthly opportunity to ‘do’ philosophy. We get together over afternoon tea to examine our basic beliefs and challenge the thinking that underpins our everyday decisions. We ask questions about the concepts that guide our lives and think about the logical links between our thoughts. Our goal is to inspire each other to develop an interest in philosophy.

Purchase Tickets: $17 (in advance) or $25 (at the door).

Register and pay online at  (pay by PayPal)

Caroline Russo Enterprises is very excited to be presenting her signature event on the 25th July 2017, with spotlighting the CEO of Screen Queensland Tracey Vieira.  Tracey is fast becoming the talk of the town as to her amazing work she has done into helping secure International and National film projects to Queensland.

We are also pleased to announce our new venue the very famous "Gusto Da Gianni Restaurant" in Brisbane.  They are known for their divine Italian food, best location and atmosphere to boot at the Portside Wharf Hamilton.

Our charity for the event will be  The Actors Benevolent Fund.  There will be  great raffles prizes to draw on the night to help this organisation that always does great things for our actors in need.

Each Guest will receive a goodie bag that has over $50.00 value which contains all ready a  DVD from Icon , Marina Pryer CD, and Dendy cinema tickets our supplier sponsors for the night.

Purchase tickets here!

The Broadbeach Country Music Festival is a free event that runs over three days and is now in its 5th year. 25 super impressive country music acts have been added to the  line-up, which will feature Australia’s Got Talent stars THE WOLFE BROTHERS,
the award-winning SARA STORER, along with CAITLYN SHADBOLT, TOMATO TOMATO and
DREW MCALISTER.

For more information click here!

Join Katrina Ryan, owner and resident chef of Golden Pig Food & Wine School, for a delicious Breakfast Book Launch to celebrate the release of her latest contribution to new book title - The Great Australian Baking Book, created by Echo Publishing.

Katrina has designed a scrumptious breakfast menu for guests to enjoy, direct from the pages of her latest contribution in The Great Australian Baking Book.  Easy-to-follow recipes include Katrina's much-loved

(1) Zucchini, Feta & Mint Savoury Muffins;

(2) Egg & Bacon Galettes with Caramelised Onion and

(3) Bread & Butter Pudding with Brown Sugar & Peach Jam.

Katrina say's "We are delighted to welcome Tim Somes from Eggcettera to the launch. Each week Tim supplies The Golden Pig with beautiful free range eggs from his property on the Darling Downs and he will be sharing his story with the guests on the day. Tim's eggs help to make our creations even more delicious!"

Price - $25.00 pp

Purchase tickets here!

Bris Funny Fest is a festival that celebrates the breadth of comedy talent that Brisbane has to offer.

It is a festival that showcases everything from established international artists to emerging performers putting on a show for the first time.

With a number of shows on offer including Am I Right, Ladies? (all-female lineup), Jordan Kadell, Jasmine Fairbairn and many more performers across various venues in Brisbane this festival can't be missed!

For more information click here!

The countdown is on! Friday 4 August has officially been announced as this year’s Jeans for Genes Day, the iconic annual fundraiser for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. (CMRI).

Did you know that genetic disease currently affects one in 20 Australian kids? On average, that’s around one in every classroom.

The Children’s Medical Research Institute is working hard to find ways to treat these kids and help prevent others from ever experiencing cancer, epilepsy, birth defects and genetic diseases in our future. However, they need your help!

Jeans for Genes Day is your opportunity to Join the Movement, help raise much-needed funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute and support the amazing work that researchers carry out to find a cure.

Grab your craziest denim looks and encourage your friends to join in the fun. Once you’ve planned your outfit, jump onto www.jeansforgenes.org.au to register yourself, school, local club or workplace.

You can also pledge to be part of the campaign by sharing your denim outfit on social media using the hashtags #JoinTheMovement #JeansForGenesAU.

Who: Jeans for Genes Day

What: Children’s Medical Research Institute

Where: Across Australia

When: Friday, 4 August 2017

Shake off those winter blues and get down to South Bank's free Active Parks Dance classes. Held in the South Bank Piazza from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, classes include OPA-cise, hip hop, hot hula, jive and swing. No experience is needed as classes are designed to suit all ages.

Bookings are not required, check out the complete program here

Parks Alive is the best way to introduce kids to the world of gardening with hands on activities including seed art and bug-box making. While older green thumbs have the chance to listen to talks from horticulturalists such as Jerry Coleby-Williams, Noel Burdette and Sophie Thomson. There's also free guided walks around the Roma Street Parkland, live music and food trucks.

To see the whole list of events go to parksalive.com.au

A selection of Brisbane's best musical talents will be performing around South Bank each Saturday from 3pm.

Witness a compelling stand-off between dynamic brother and sister prodigies, Sergio Tiempo and Karin Lechner, under the baton of QSO Music Director Alondra de la Parra.

Duo Lechner Tiempo takes to the stage with the Australian debut of Jusid’s electrifying 'theatre-piece' double concerto Tango Rhapsody. The drama between the soloists will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Join Alondra de la Parra on an epic journey, with the passion and rhythm in two of Revueltas’ masterpieces including the rhythmic riot of Sensemayá, and a pit stop in Cuba courtesy of Sir Malcolm Williamson’s inspired Orchestral Suite.

Williamson Our Man in Havana Orchestral Suite
Revueltas Sensemayá
Jusid Tango Rhapsody
Revueltas The Night of the Mayas

Originally a film soundtrack, the music takes us on an aural journey deep into the Yucatan jungle and to ancient Mayan ruins. It has action, it has mystery and it has a group of special instruments that our percussionists can’t wait to unleash!

Discounted tickets here!

The Parkland’s horticultural team have been busily planting 20,000 spectacular floral displays and tending the trees, shrubs and plants to ensure they are in stunning form for the weekend.

A fantastic free event for gardening enthusiasts and families alike, Parks Alive is the Roma Street Parkland’s signature event for the year, with a two-day lineup of free workshops, live music, discussions, guided walks and a convoy of food trucks to feed the crowds.

Kids will be excited to meet dirtgirl, and the popular Parkland Explorer trackless train will run from 10am to 4pm both days, transporting visitors around the highlight areas of the Parkland.*

For the full program of entertainment and workshops, go to parksalive.com.au

Secret Women's Business has a different theme every month. This month is our 'Wine, Cheese & Salami Extravaganza!

Ticket price  $40 includes three types of wine, three types of cheese and a range of smallgoods to top it off! Every guest will get a sponsor gift and have the chance to win a yummy Lucky Door Prize!

Come hear Paola Cabezas-Bono’s informative and down to earth explanation of food and wine pairing, wine education, and story about how she is the only woman in Spain to win a coveted winemaking award. Jennepher from Maleny Cheese talks about the difference between brie and camembert, how cheese is made, and what it’s like to grow up in a cheesemaking family. Melinda from Schulte’s Meat Tavern gives us the low down on all things smallgoods… and how her husband introduced her to his spicy salami.

Learn how to look like a wine connoisseur when you know nothing about wine… find out which wine you like and why, and enjoy a smorgasbord of yummy cheeses and smallgoods at your table.

Purchase tickets here!

For all you cheese enthusiasts this cheese masterclass is for you! This class explores the history of Alpine cheese and how it has inspired Australian cheese. You will get to try some of Australia’s best alpine style cheese paired with wine and beer.

To purchase tickets click here!

Join us for a tasting of award winning/new release Robert Channon Wines with matched food. Hosted by the man behind the wines, Robert Channon

Rounds
1. Chopin Chardonnay 2016 (100mL), with two types of matched canapes
2. Pinot Gris 2016 vs Wild Ferment Pinot Gris 2016 (50ml ea), with two types of matched canapes
3. Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 vs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (50ml ea), with two types of matched canapes
4. Reserve Shiraz 2016 (100mL), with alternate drop: Pork Jowl or Beef Brisket

Purchase tickets here!

Eighteen days, over 100 sessions, over three weekends, BIFF 2017 will screen around 60 international and Australian films and include collaborations the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), a Queensland Short Film Competition, free family screenings throughout, filmmaker and industry, guests, talks and seminars. It features a red-hot line-up of internationally acclaimed and award-winning titles including the latest works fresh from selection at Cannes, Toronto, Berlin and Sundance. There’s a host of Australian Premieres and films shot in our own backyard making their way to Queensland screens for the first time.

Festival highlights include opening night film THE SQUARE, fresh from winning the prestigious Palme D’Or at the 70th Cannes Film Festival 2017, a darkly funny and wildly entertaining Swedish satire which takes aim at the self-obsessed and decadent art world. LOVELESS, another Cannes-winning masterpiece, is a damning examination of modern Russian politics, oppression and corruption from legendary Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvagintsev. 24 FRAMES is a timeless testament to an incredible artistic talent, and the final film from master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami’s. From award-winning director Ildiko Enyedi ON BODY AND SOUL reminds us that in the unlikeliest places and at the most perfect of times, love can blossom with its own infinitive wisdom. The festival closes with THE GO-BETWEENS: RIGHT HERE, part memoir and part concert film, this documentary charts the successes, failures, romances, break-ups, betrayals, triumphs and tragedies of Brisbane musical royalty, The Go-Betweens.

BIFF is everything you want and nothing you expect! Visit www.biff.net.au

Perfect for any Bingo lover out there, Bongo's Bingo Down Under will transform the often sedate game into a fun-loving party atmosphere with a healthy dose of competition. A perfect way to let loose as you escape your comfort zone for a night of festivity.

Tickets will sell out quickly, so purchase them here 

This year the Gympie Music Muster is celebrating mates, music and making a difference in its 36th year. Over the past 35 years it has grown from a small celebration to an iconic event that defines the Gympie region.

The 2017 programme will feature hundreds of performances across five stages, covering genres such as country, bluegrass, folk, blues and rockabilly. This year’s line-up is made up of 100% home grown Aussie talent including JESSICA MAUBOY, ADAM BRAND, BUSBY MAROU, GRAEME CONNORS, AMBER LAWRENCE and many more!

Purchase tickets here!

The 21st Queensland Poetry Festival will be hosting a variety of poetic voices over the four day event. Featuring slam poets, workshops, panels, performance arts and caberet shows. Expanding on last years attendance, Queensland Poetry Festival 2017 is expected to be their biggest and most ambitious festival yet.

For more information on events go to queenslandpoetryfestival.com.au

Brisbane cheesemaker Peter Schwenke from Frolicking Goat will tell the story of how he and his wife Lyndall came to share their life with a small herd of Saanen goats. During this cheese class you will get to try Peter’s award winning farmstead goat’s cheese with a glass of wine or beer.

Purchase tickets here!

Lace up your running shoes for the Bridge to Brisbane Day race, where participants will run over three of Brisbane's bridges. After crossing the finish line, refuel at one of the many Brisbane retailers that are offering special race-day deals"Bib-ileges'' (bib privileges).

Sign up at bridgetobrisbane.com.au

Click fast, fashion lovers - the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival program has been released, and tickets are on sale now!

On the line-up are four major runway Group Shows, each featuring more designers and more outfits per show than ever before.

Kicking off the program, new Festival Partner Pacific Fair will showcase new-season collections from the best luxury, Australian and International fashion brands. The Pacific Fair Fashion Show on Monday, 28 August will feature Aje, Alice McCall, David Jones, Dion Lee, Ginger & Smart, INCU, Manning Cartell, Maje, Megan Park, Sandro Paris,  and more.

The NEXT Hotel Next Gen Group Show will celebrate the future of fashion, with designs from QUT Fashion, Megan Cannings Designs, Bold, Moreno Marcos, Annalisse Designs, Platinum Plus, Mara Swim, Lydia James, Black and Bling, Brisbane School of Fashion, TAFE Queensland Brisbane and Isabelle Quinn, on Tuesday 29 August.

McKinney’s Jewellers also joins the Fashion Festival as a new partner this year. Collections by some of Queensland’s top designers will be showcased, and adorned with dazzling sparkles. The McKinney’s Jewellers Group Show on Wednesday, 30 August features White Label Noba, Naudic Style, Hunt + Kelly, Paul Hunt ‘Cruise’, Sacha Drake, Ella Moda, Pia du Pradal, The Irma J Smith House of Fashion, Jack Sullivan, Bertossi Brides and Bora.

And, wrapping up the Festival on a high note, the Mercedes-Benz Group Show will feature an incredible line-up of top Queensland and Australian designers. Held on Thursday, 31 August this show includes Camilla, Aqua Blu Australia, Chelsea De Luca, Lisa Brown, George Wu, Urbbana, Paul Hunt, Dion Lee, Ginger & Smart and Manning Cartell.

The Fashion Festival will also once again host the most stylish spot for a pre- and post-show drink, the Fashion Bar - on the lawn outside Old Government House.

And, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Bravehearts.

For the full program, tickets and inclusions visit www.mbff.com.au.

Help us celebrate the launch of Michelle’s latest parenting book “Parenting Teens in the Age of a New Normal” at this very special and glamorous high tea event.

Included in each guest’s ticket price will be a beautiful spread of afternoon treats, giveaways and a personally signed copy of Michelle’s book.

Purchase tickets here!

The 5th annual Writers Group Convention is on Sunday 27th August 2017 at the Enoggera Bowls Club in Brisbane.

Professionals from the writing world will provide all writers with
inspiration and motivation. Whether you are a member of a writing group, looking to find one, or happy as a solo writer, this unique event is for you. Enjoy the packed timetable with speakers, discussion panels, marketing displays and door prizes.

This years excellent list of speakers include Chris Adams, Helen Goltz, Cass Moriarty, Annie Evett, David Reiter, Jennifer Bacia, Lauren Daniels and Tania Joyce.

To purchase tickets click here!

The Back Yourself entrepreneurial workshop will be held at The J Noosa on 29 August, and will feature a panel of 10 experienced and successful women who will share their thoughts on what it takes to make a real impact in business today.

In addition to short talks by panel members, they will also answer questions posed by the audience and judge a “Pitch your idea” competition. The contestant with the perfect pitch will win $1000.

Back Yourself presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs to not only gain useful insights but also to find the tools and inspiration to make a success of their ideas.

Purchase tickets here

Tina Arena has been part of the fabric of Australian music and pop culture for the past 40 years. Her voice has sent shivers up the spines of three generations of music lovers from her early days on Young Talent Time, to her hugely successful debut album Strong as Steel, her incredible international success and ten times platinum Don’t Ask (1994), the multi-platinum In Deep (1997), and followed up in 2001 with the critically acclaimed Just Me.

A 40-year recording career by any singer is an extraordinary milestone, and Tina Arena is the only Australian artist to earn a gold or platinum certification for each of her original albums, in every decade since the 1970s right through to now. In fact, every album in her career has gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum.

Tina said, “Today I feel I have finally reached a place where I am 100% comfortable with who I am, and I am free to enjoy my life and my work. The past forty years have indeed been a journey from innocence to understanding, and I can’t wait to celebrate that with Australia.”

Tickets on sale from 9.00am, Thursday, 27 April from Ticketmaster | 136 100

or www.ticketmaster.com.au and the venue | www.thetivoli.com.au

Tina Arena's Innocence to Understanding tour will be kicking off on September 6 in Brisbane. The highly respected artist will be playing some of her greatest hits that have led her to become an Australian icon. Performing at The Tivoli, her show will be one not to be missed.

Purchase tickets here

As part of a partnership with Brisbane City Council to transform the city’s laneways and public places with artistic activations, contemporary artists Meagan Streader and Kinly Grey have created two large-scale immersive art installations that transform the familiar Brisbane backdrops into sites of wonder, fascination and beauty.

The Weight of Light

Date: 8 to 23 September 2017

Location: Spring Hill Reservoir, Wickham Terrace, Brisbane

The Size of Air

Date: 25 to 27 October 2017

Location: Queen Street Mall (outside H&M/Uniqlo), Brisbane

For more information visit www.mccarthyswann.com

Local Brisbane business Summer Marberry, is holding Brisbane’s first pop up event for businesses founded by women. The Female Founders Pop Up will be a collective of local Brisbane businesses that are owned by women, putting a spotlight on the great products and services available in the area.

Located at Entrepreneur Haus in South Brisbane, the two-day event will kick off with a Launch party on September 8, featuring several pop-up stalls showcasing a range of unique Brisbane brands, live entertainment by local Brisbane artist L-Jay Matenga, plus drinks, canapes, exclusive discounts and a lucky door prize for guests to enjoy.

Purchase tickets here

Bite Sip Stroll, the unique dining event that has tantalised tastebuds nationwide, is returning to
Brisbane with the Fortitude Valley as its destination.

The Valley restaurants opening their doors to Bite Sip Stroll guests on Saturday, September 9,
are Gerard’s Bistro, Nickel Kitchen & Bar, The APO and Gerard’s Bar.

This premium culinary adventure offers diners an unmatched opportunity to wine and dine at
some of Australia’s finest restaurants.

The afternoon gourmet exploration involves guests visiting four of the most awarded restaurants
in town enjoying distinctive dishes prepared by the head chefs of each establishment with wine
to match, selected by experts from Wine Selectors Tasting Panel.

Inspired by the dining culture of Europe where food and wine lovers take a bite here and a sip
there while strolling through the city taking in the atmosphere and sites, Bite Sip Stroll was
created by Ben Daly, his sister Carly Griffin and Ben’s partner Maddy Magi-Prowse.

The afternoon of top class wining and dining is an ideal opportunity to interact and impress, be it
with a partner or a group of friends. And at $129 a head for the unique experience there is no
better value.

Purchase tickets here!

The Milton Markets Seasonal Flavours are back for the spring season, teaming up with Brisbane's best organic produce stallholders to create an Organic Alleyway. With 100+ of Brisbane's best stalls and live entertainment, visitors can expect themed gourmet foods, a petting zoo and a jumping castle.

For more information visit www.miltonmarkets.com.au

Together with 'The Wedding Experts' Community around Australia there will be a meetup of local Brisbane Wedding Professionals to show solidarity and support for equal marriage rights in Australia.​ ​

This is a chance to meet with like minded creative professionals and to share in solidarity and support for equal marriage rights in Australia whilst conveniently eating cake!

For more information click here

On 14 September have a Coffee Catch-Up (and yes, that includes tea and hot chocolate fans too) with a mate, shout them a free cup of coffee, and just talk. R U OK? Day is a national initiative aiming to reduce suicide and improve mental health, by encouraging the community to stay connected. Buy one coffee get one FREE between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday 14 September at all Merlo owned stores.

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will be a sight to see, covering a whopping 1,181 hectares. The 10-day carnival is set to burst into a riot of colour with the planting of 160,000 annuals and 20,000 bulbs. There will also be an incredible line-up of Australian musicians with artists such as Daryl Braithwaite, Temper Trap, Isaiah and The Angels all set to perform. The Grand Central Floral Parade is an event you will not want to miss out on with more than 100,000 people will line the streets.

For more information visit www.tcof.com.au

Described by Ben Brantley of The New York Times as “this decade’s most eloquent theatrical statement on race in America today”, the Australian premiere of the powerful stage story An Octoroon by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins opens September 21 to October 8 in the Bille Brown Studio. The Queensland Theatre + Brisbane Festival production of An Octoroon will be recontextualised to skewer Australia’s shameful history of slavery by leading Aboriginal artist and commentator Nakkiah Lui in her directorial debut in a Queensland and Australian exclusive.

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The 18th Lavazza Film Festival screens nationally in September, showcasing films such as Life is Beautiful, Tenderness and Let Yourself Go! Milan-born Italian/Australian actor Greta Scacchi is an ambassador for the festival, participating in Q&As at selected screenings. An official award ceremony will be held on the 20th September when the winner of the AUD $10,000 Bulgari Cinema Award for best film will be announced.

LIFF tickets are now on sale, purchase them here

Professional Women’s Lunches is a movement to help women learn the importance of building and nurturing a strong professional network.
Come along and meet other professional women from around Brisbane to connect and network. Lunch will be a 3 course meal with a glass of wine.

Tickets can be purchased here

Get to know stinky cheese better and learn that their pong is often stronger than their taste. In this Masterclass you will get to try wash rind cheeses made in Australia and learn the tricks of pairing with beer and wine.

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So Brave will officially launch as Australia’s young women’s breast cancer charity. The charity specialises in educating young women to be breast aware. So Brave empowers, supports and educates women under 40 about breast cancer in young women.

On Saturday the 23rd of September, the 2018 So Brave Calendar will be publicly unveiled at an exquisite high tea at the Windsor Hotel Melbourne. All So Brave regional models will converge on Melbourne from across Australia for our exclusive launch, celebrating their inspiration and courage as our 2018 So Brave Model Ambassadors

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Starting at 12pm, guests will be welcomed with drinks on arrival before sitting down to enjoy a three course meal and three hour free flowing premium wine, beer and cocktails as well as fashion, music and performers. From 5pm, the party really ramps up with guests moving into Blackbird’s upstairs riverfront bar for the official after party.

Guests will enjoy a spectacular menu created by Blackbird’s Executive Chef Jake Nicolson, runway shows featuring Sass & Bide organised by Sydney based stylist Joseph Romano as well as a Chambord pop up bar, Chandon S activation, and some of Australia’s best DJs and roving performers.

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An exclusive fashion headwear showcase starring the works of three of Brisbane’s leading milliners Patricia Balmer, Flora Fascinata and Ann Boyle with special guest international Fashions on the Field winner and racewear trends expert, Ms Mildred Ellwood.

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Celebrate the Australian Women in Wine Awards in Brisbane! Wines from Robert Channon, made by Paola Cabezas winemaker. Serve with a selection of matching canapés. Fantastic networking night to interact with other women in the Queensland wine industry, chefs , somellier, wine marketers and wine lovers.

Tickets can be purchased here

If you are seeking a Board role and not sure where to start then join Business Women Australia for this half day dive to prepare for and identify the right Board for you.

This pragmatic, 3 hour workshop has been designed and developed by experienced Board Director, Balveen Ajimal, Founder of Grace Consulting and Diamond Member of Business Women Australia.

You will cover the 6 Keys to Open the Boardroom Door and leave with a clear plan of action :-

1. Introduction to Boards – learning about the different types of Boards, Roles and Responsibilities.
2. Why? Motivations and Reasons for Board Role Ambitions – Exploring the reasons and opportunities of being on a Board.
3. You, your skillset and value – using the “total person” approach to understanding your skills, experiences and values to identify what your unique proposition and selling points are.
4. Identifying the Right Board for you – defining a constructive, targeted plan that is the right professional and personal fit for you so your investment in time and energy will be where your passion and expertise lies.
5. The Infrastructure Positioning You and Your Value – build your CV and LinkedIn Profile to showcase your worth and readiness.
6. Plan of Action and Approach – this action plan will support and guide your approach and identify areas to address or gaps to fill so you are ready to join the Board.

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You're invited to attend #SheBrisbane's WOMEN'S NETWORKING EVENT with special guest Deanna Lane from FastLane Consulting.

Are you lacking ambition and influence? Are you seeking to harness that drive and create a positive impact? Deanna Lane presents this workshop to help you in your quest for clarity, in realising your strengths and having the confidence to use them. Becoming a leader is not only restricted to a fortunate few, anyone can develop the skill of having power and using it to their advantage, no secret in sight. This workshop will also help you to develop your own style of influence, so you’re not stuck on the sidelines anymore.

Tickets are $65 and include drink on arrival and canapés!

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Openair Cinemas is back for another yearly stint of outdoor movie-going, and they're doing so with balloons and scares. While the annual event's season kicks off with Logan Lucky on October 6, their Halloween session is certain to attract interest.

Those keen on more thrills, this time of the mind-melting kind, can follow it up with Darren Aronofsky's must-be-seen-to-be-believed mother! the following evening; however there's plenty of other movie magic on offer for the six weeks up until November 19. Atomic Blonde's action antics, Kingsman: The Golden Circle's irreverent look at espionage, and Blade Runner 2049's sci-fi sequel spectacle join the classic likes of Grease in sing-along mode and perennial fave Dirty Dancing.

The 27-movie lineup goes on, and so does the rest of the fun, with alternative entertainment, live music and DJ performances also on the bill. As always, there'll be food and drinks available on-site — and not just popcorn and choc tops — and you can also bring your own booze-free picnic.

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The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 7 October 2017 with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform John Williams’ unforgettable score, while the film plays in high-definition on a large screen.

Earning a Grammy nomination for the score, the bewitching and incredible music became an instant classic, conjuring beautiful and soaring motifs continuing the story of Harry Potter on his magical adventures.

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Like beer? Like monsters? Like your brews named after creepy critters, with bottle, can and label artwork to match? Horror-loving drinkers, there's never been a better time to pair your beverages with your fondness for all things scary; however, October 7 and 8 will be even better than usual thanks to Netherworld's Monster Menagerie Beer Festival.

The inaugural event will bring together 16 yeasty tipples, strange creatures and stellar collaborations, all for two days of boozing fun. And if you're wondering why it takes place on October 7 and 8, just think about it for a second. 'Tis the month of Halloween, after all.

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A lot can happen in five years. Two people can meet, fall in love, get married and then see their wedded bliss come to an end. That's the tale of budding writer Jamie and rising actress Cathy in The Last Five Years, which sees him share their story from the beginning, her start at the end and work backwards, and both sing about it.

Of course, a lot can happen in 16 years as well. That's how long it has been since the show premiered in Chicago, and then made its way to off-Broadway the next year. In 2015, it became a film starring Anna Kendrick. Now, Aussies Lizzie Moore (Kiss Me Kate) and Kurt Phelan (Dirty Dancing) are stepping onto Brisbane Powerhouse's stage and stepping into the narrative, in a production by the folks behind Carrie the Musical.

Catch their efforts between October 7 and 14, with the show playing Thursday to Sunday between those dates. And, if you need an added incentive, let an account of how Moore and Phelan first met get you excited for their on-stage antics. At a surprise party for Wicked's Lucy Durack, they both hid in a bathtub.

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If you could learn a new skill, what would it be? Whipping up a sangria and paella feast? Making restaurant-quality cocktails? Perfecting the ultimate duo of layered Italian foods — aka lasagne and tiramisu?

They're just three of the classes on offer at Portside between September 27 and October 18, when the Hamilton spot rallies its retailers and endeavours to teach you a thing or two. Concocting a Greek spread of dips, salad and halva; getting fashion tips over champagne; discovering to make sushi — also over champagne: they're all on offer as well, with everyone from Byblos and Gusto da Gianni to Atalanta and Sono involved.

Throw in two wine sessions — one a blind tasting of six wines, the other dedicated to Moss Wood — and you could get a dose of tasty, educational fun almost every day of the week. Prices range from zilch to $125, and while some classes run multiple times, others are on-offs.

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The spectacular, action-packed moto-tainment extravaganza Monster Jam® opens its national tour in Brisbane on Saturday October 7. Thrill-seeker and Queensland dynamo Rhianna Buchanan will be crowned Australia’s first ever Monster Jam® driver, after being invited to join the exclusive driver line-up following months of training and testing.

U.S. Monster Jam greats Adam Anderson, driving the famous Grave Digger® and two-time Monster Jam World Finals® Champion Todd LeDuc in crowd favourite Monster Energy will be joined by an all-star lineup for the 2017 tour. The show will feature super-charged Monster Jam driver competitions – including Monster Jam Racing and the coveted Freestyle competitions.

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Looking beneath the surface is becoming quite the rewarding pastime in Spring Hill. And, climbing beneath the surface as well. Fresh from being transformed into an illuminated wonderland, the suburb's reservoirs will be the site of another piece of art. This time, it's a blend of sound, film and kinetic sculpture.

Don't be fooled by the rather plain name — Art in the Reservoir promises a creative treat over October 7 and 8. Open from 9am until 4pm as part of Brisbane Open House, it'll host a commissioned installation by artists Caitlin Franzmann, Dale Gorfinkel and Ross Manning. In keeping with the weekend's theme of exploring the city's spaces and considering its past, the work will ask visitors to contemplate the space's original use by evoking the memory of water.

Just what that entails will be discovered on the day, but attendees are advised to wear enclosed shoes.

For more information click here

Under the Patronage of the Italian Consulate in Brisbane and the Italian Embassy in Canberra, Festitalia is Queensland’s only official Italian Festival. The internationally acclaimed Gruppo Storico Fivizzano Flagthrowers direct from Montechiaro in Italy will be joined the Brisbane Tarantella Dancers, swordsmen Prima Spada, historical re-enactment specialists Pax Romana, famed pizza acrobat Youssef Ben-Touati, more than 30 flavour-makers and a program that celebrates Brisbane’s best Italian artists, entertainers, dancers, singers and performers.

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Join special guests award winning jazz vocalist Ingrid James, John Reeves (piano) and Andrew Shaw (double bass). There’s a glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival, a selection of light bites and smooth smooth sounds!

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Australia's largest mental health walk is back again this year, transforming the city into a front line of community support. Now in its seventh year, the walk is a way to encourage group participation and physical activity in a positive and supportive environment. With over 5,000 participants expected, there will be an incredible and inspiring line-up of fun and informative activities.

For more information visit www.walkforawareness.org.au

One the Bear is the latest from the international award-winning team Black Honey Company. Two best-bear friends raising a ruckus against the dystopian rule of hunters, spit rhymes and fuse feminist hip hop, afropunk and global music to tell their tale. One and Ursula demand more for their tribe as they explore identity, friendship, exploitation and appropriation in a celebrity-obsessed world.

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KC Porter: Producer, Songwriter, Musician and Singer, shares secrets on working with platinum artists such as Michael Jackson, Santana, Ricky Martin and more and give his insider tips and tricks on getting your music 'out there' on a global scale. For the first time Porter will tour Australia and deliver Masterclasses exclusively at JMC Academy campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

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A breathtaking concert opener under flamboyant conductor Enrique Arturo Diemecke will set your heart racing, and then... relax as QSO favourite, Piers Lane, graces our stage with one of his definitive works, the ultra Romantic Moszkowski Piano Concerto.

To close this night to remember, QSO presents one of the glories of Czech music — a work of great Slavonic beauty delving the depths of Dvořák's soul.

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Australia’s largest performing writer’s program, Word Travels’ Story-Fest returns on 13-15 October to Sydney, with three jam-packed days of poetry slams, forums, and live literary mayhem. Story-Fest is partnering with the Government of Canada, to bring renowned Canadian slam king Ian Keteku to Sydney Opera House for the Australian Poetry Slam – National Final on Sunday, Oct 15th. Story-Fest delivers an espresso hit of racial diversity and outspoken political confrontation.

For more information and to buy tickets go to www.worldtravels.info

One of Australia’s largest family Halloween events is being held at the Aussie World theme park on the Sunshine Coast this year with three massive nights of of ‘spooktacular’ fun.

A “Friday the 13th” Halloween FestEvil event is on the first night on Friday 13 October and is very much aimed to frighten the living daylights out of the teen and adult market. This will be followed by a very special Halloween Eve Masquerade Ball on Friday 27 October in The Shed, the grand finale Halloween FestEvil event will be held on October 28 and there will be lots of spine tingling fun which is suitable for the whole family.

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Join us in celebrating National Seafood Month at Darling & Co.

It’s time to leave the winter hibernation behind – this October 13, we’re hosting a night of fresh, seasonal seafood, sourced from local producers.

Join us from 7pm for a night of seafood feasting, chatter, and a chance to meet local producers. A portion of ticket sales will fund a donation to the Moreton Bay prawn farmers (and more quality seafood for us all!).

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Do you have a story that you want to share with the world? It’s likely that there is an audience out there keen to hear your message and be enlightened (or entertained). And every manuscript that isn’t brought to life equals an opportunity lost for both the author and the reader who is looking for that right message at the right time.

At Brisbane Self Publishing Service we think it’s a shame many aspiring authors feel daunted by the process involved in publishing their book. That’s why we have developed our unique book publication framework – The Five ‘C’s of Self Publishing; a practical, user-friendly approach which demystifies the process of publishing a book. And, to kick start this process, we are presenting this strategy in a hands-on, informative workshop – TELL YOUR STORY Self-Publishing Workshop. During the  workshop you’ll learn about all of the stages required to transform your manuscript into a printed book and/or ebook.

WORKSHOP FEE: $46.50 (plus admin fee); Early Bird Tickets available – $42.00

Included in the workshop registration price:

• A PDF copy of Self Publishing Checklist: The Five ‘C’s of Self Publishing
• 8-page printed workbook to accompany Powerpoint presentation
• A printed information sheet on standard industry book trim sizes
• Morning tea provided

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Get hip deep in the finest Pinot Noirs produced in the southern hemisphere, crowd surf the mosh pit of the most enticing, enthralling, sexy, silky, suave and sophisticated grape variety on the planet; Pinot Noir.

NO PESKY TOKENS in this festival of Pinot Noir. Your ticket includes all wines and an epic crystal Plumm RedB glass valued at $35.00 – because size matters.

This festival kicks on from 1PM – 6PM.

PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR

Upgrade yourself to VIP and get early access (11AM – 1PM), a curated suggested tour by some of cities best sommeliers, tastings from the Somm Bar and the occasional under-the-table-pour.

Full event details here!

Have you ever wondered how to really get your fashion / blogging / styling / influencing business started and how to earn an income from your efforts? Do you have little questions you have been nervous to ask - Can I buy clothes and write that off on tax if I am a stylist, or legally do I need to get models to sign waiver forms, or even how do I protect my IP? And do you want to hear from some industry greats who have time and time again been successful?
The 2017 B.F.M (Blogging, Fashion, Media) Workshop is for you!

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Professional Women’s Lunches is a movement to help women learn the importance of building and nurturing a strong professional network.
Join us at Nickel Kitchen & Bar for a networking lunch with a difference. Lunch will be a 2 course meal with a glass of wine and a coffee or tea. Come along and meet other professional women from Brisbane.

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US comedian Kathy Griffin is coming to Australia in October as part of her first world tour. Armed with the story of the now infamous and controversial photo (yes…THAT photo). The fiery redhead will perform her Laugh Her Head Off World Tour in Sydney, Brisbane,
Melbourne and Perth from Saturday October 21.

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Cirque Africa is considered to be a jawdropping explosion of colour, culture, rhythm and showstoppers. Starring 22 performers from six African countries, its a highly visual show that will take your breath away!

“Cirque Africa has been called the ‘Lion King on steriods’,” said director Papa Africa, aka Winston Ruddle. The Zimbabwe-born Ruddle, draws many of his talented cast from the ranks of the Hakuna Matata Acrobats trained at the school he established in Tanzania in 2003.

The show is uplifting, celebratory and joyous. It’s also a critically acclaimed acrobatic and dance experience, born of Ruddle’s desire to celebrate Africa’s colour and people with audiences all over the world.

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The Yarrabah Band Festival is celebrating the diversity of Australian music talent with an exciting line up. Artists include Australian country music star Troy Cassar-Daley along with Shellie Morris and local legends the Yarrabah Brass Band. Along with live music, food stalls and local art will also be on display.

For more information visit www.queenslandmusicfestival.com.au

4FINGERS is giving away FREE WINGS from 4-6pm at their Brisbane CBD store (108 Albert St) on Tuesday October 31st! Offering cluckin’ great wings, each person will receive 6 pieces of wings with soy garlic or spicy sauce!

Halloween inspired, there are no tricks only treats for this delicious day! CLUCK YEAH!

For more information visit www.4fingers.com.au

Le Dîner en Blanc – Brisbane will return in a new secret location. A leading summer event in Paris for nearly 30 years, this elegant and secret affair is now well on its way to becoming the foodie tradition.

Last year, 3,000 guests were transported from a mysterious meeting place to the secret location, revealed on the night as Brisbane’s beautiful botanic gardens.

For more information visit www.brisbane.dinerenblanc.com

After attracting over 150,000 visitors to the Melbourne and Sydney events since 2013, the award winning Dog Lovers Show is finally heading to Brisbane to wow dog-tragics on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November at the Royal International Convention Centre at the Brisbane Showgrounds.

The inaugural Brisbane show to present over 500 beautiful dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds, a huge array of visitor attractions, around 150 exhibitors, 30+ rescue groups, 40+ Breed Clubs and an anticipated attendance of well over 10,000 dog lovers.

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Tickets to our Melbourne Cup Luncheon are now on sale! Whether you've got your girls looking for the perfect spot to sip mimosas or want to get the workplace together for somewhere to watch the race live on the big screen - we have the perfect solution just for you!

Veuve Clicquot on arrival, the race live on the big screen and a 3.5 hour all inclusive catering package.

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Women in Voice is celebrating its 25th anniversary in November with a performance at the Brisbane Powerhouse. The cabaret event will feature some of the state's finest vocal talent including The Voice star, Ellen Reed. Carita Farrer Spencer will bring to the stage her outrageous creation The Fabulous Dame Farrar.

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Joanna Murray-Smith alongside Queensland Theatre presents a story of what seems to be an ideal marriage which seems perfect from the outside, two daughters, successful careers and a lovely home. However as they say, you never know what goes on behind closed doors.

Played by real-life Australian stage and TV power couple, cracks begin to show when Johan, played by Ben Winspear, a college professor admits to wife Marianne, played by Marta Dusseldorp, a successful divorce lawyer, that he has slept with another woman. The now troubled couple are set to endure a spiralling series of conflict.

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Designer Q will be kicking off the Summer fashion season with their Red Carpet event in Brisbane on the 11th of November 2017 at the Institute of Modern Arts Gallery.

Designer Q is Brisbane's biggest Red Carpet fashion event, launching Labels and careers of prominent up and coming designers from all around the world as well as launching new collections from established designers.

Please come and support our designers at this years Brisbane event and watch over 10 exciting designers showcase their newest collections.

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Attention dog and beer lovers!!

In the most (p)awesome breaking news ever, the recently re-opened Osbourne Hotel on the comer of Anne and Constance Streets is about to go to the dogs….and everyone is invited!

 THIS Sunday Sunday November 12 from 11am to 3pm Paws & Pints will see the hotel’s Backyard area (aka the brilliant beer garden) taken over by happy hounds and their owners.

And of course, there’s a YAPPY HOUR from 11am to 1pm as well as a Puppy Photo Booth and lots of fab stuff for hounds and humans. Supported by Stone & Woof, oh we mean Wood, creators of the famous Growllllers, the event will raise funds for the Animal Welfare League QLD.

“The bar team at The Osbourne are all ready to paw sensational local and craft beers from our 94 taps, while our four-legged guests will be spoilt with doggy treats, lucky dog prizes and more,” said The Osbourne Hotel Manager Jason Hirt.

PLUS – an official Four Legged Ambassador will be named on Monday, and will attend the event!

All proceeds from the day will be donated to the much needed Animal Welfare League QLD to help the care and rehoming of animals in need. Donations will also be collected via the Tap to Donate EFTPOS machine.

Paws and Pints at The Osbourne Hotel

Sunday, 12 November 2017 | 11am to 3pm

Corner Ann & Constance St, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006  www.osbournehotel.com.au

Phone number 07 3252 9833  Email: hello@osbournehotel.com.au

Professional Women’s Lunches is a movement to help women learn the importance of building and nurturing a strong professional network. Join us at Bar Pacino for a networking lunch with a difference.
Lunch will be a 3 course meal with a glass of wine. Come along and meet other professional women from Brisbane.

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Hear Brahms’ great Violin Concerto in the hands of the unique Vengerov, and witness a truly unsurpassable event.

This grand evening concludes with the exhilarating sounds of Daphnis et Chloé, a full-blooded performance featuring the might of the QSO and The Australian Voices.

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Mark the date off in your calendar as the SheBrisbane & made4media ladies are set to host yet another fantastic marquee at this years Polo In The City! Join us to kickstart Brisbane's summer season with a glamourous 'nautical' themed polo party in Dorrington Park.

Tickets include all day food & beverage package and are ON SALE NOW for $250!

In jubilant celebration to QSO’s 70th anniversary year, they present the full opera, in concert, with an international cast and Australia’s best young singers, under the baton of QSO Music Director Alondra de la Parra. Witness the famous melodies and the intense, gutsy and extraordinary drama that is Bizet’s Carmen.

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Yin & Gin Fridays are all about living a life in balance, reminding us to appreciate the simple yet all important things that we often forget about in the fast-paced life of today. Unwind from your week while giving back - it's the ultimate feel good combo!

Join us for a super chilled Deep Stretch Yin class - opening the body and practicing mindfulness while you drink your amazing Ink Gin cocktail (a delicious Australian gin)! The class will be followed by cheese & nibbles by Yes, Joy and the chance to connect with the amazing community here at Stretch - it's the perfect Friday night!

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Due to overwhelming demand and a sell out tour in 2015, a brand new From Broadway to La Scala returns November 2017 and featuring some of the great hits from musicals and operas that the audience will know and love.

Soaring with the exuberance of the great stage musicals and enriched with the passion of grand opera, From Broadway to La Scala will hit a new high note for all lovers of fine entertainment in 2017.  From Puccini to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bizet to Gershwin and Verdi to Cole Porter, this unique concert experience will feature many of the greatest songs, arias and duets of the last two centuries, performed by four of Australia’s most highly acclaimed contemporary singers.

Renowned for their charisma, stagecraft and musical versatility, tenor David Hobson and bass baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes will join musical theatre star Lisa McCune and the breathtaking soprano Greta Bradman to thrill audiences with a seamless blend of classical elegance and theatrical glamour.

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Celebrate 30 years of the iconic movies PRINCESS BRIDE and DIRTY DANCING this December!

On Saturday 2 December, Kristian Fletcher presents a series of special 30th anniversary screenings of the 1987 cult movie classics PRINCESS BRIDE and DIRTY DANCING at Metro Arts, 109 Edward St Brisbane City.

Whilst home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him a story called The Princess Bride: Buttercup has been chosen as the bride of Prince Humperdinck but still laments the death of her one true love, Westley. The result is a crowd-favourite and one of the most quotable movies ever made!

Princess Bride was made for a modest budget and was a somewhat sleeper hit when first released, however great sales on home video has ensured its ongoing status and appeal.

On the otherhand, Dirty Dancing was one of the highest grossing films of 1987 - making a profit of over $200 million. Early reactions to the film were mixed on, but it caught on with audiences during its cinematic run and has built a following, particularly amongst female audiences.

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. With a soundtrack of Sixties hits and some of the greatest dance numbers ever caught on film.

Tickets for all sessions are selling fast!

Tickets $12 (one movie) $16 (two movies) + booking fee

"Revisit these iconic movies with an audience of fans - the ultimate way to experience these Eighties classics," Fletcher said.

For bookings and information, visit www.kristianfletcher.com

QSO continues its annual tradition of presenting Messiah, in 2017 with Handel specialist Erin Helyard at the helm.

This is an oratorio you must witness, if not every year, then this once. Telling the story of Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection through music and solo arias, interspersed with parts for compelling chorus, Messiah includes one of the most famous pieces of Baroque choral music ever created: the rousing Hallelujah chorus.

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This November and December, The Wiggles will present their Wiggly Christmas Big Show! tour and will perform all across the country, visiting Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and Brisbane.

Featuring much-loved Wiggles songs like ‘Do the Propeller!’, ‘Toot, Toot!’, ‘Hot Potato’ and ‘Rock-a- Bye Your Bear’, you’ll also get your tinsel-toes tapping along as The Wiggles perform our favourite Christmas songs.

With LED screens, a huge, impressive inflatable backdrop and, of course, the Big Red Car, the 1 hour 20 minute show will have families dancing and singing long after the show has ended.

One person who can’t wait for the end of year shows is Blue Wiggle Anthony: “Can you believe that The Wiggles have been entertaining children around the world for over 26 years now. It’s so wonderful to see children who once came to see us, now bringing their children to see us perform!

“We love to finish the year seeing all the children of Australia and we can’t wait to perform all our favourite Wiggles songs and to have a very merry Christmas with everyone,” he said.

Tickets on sale 10am this Friday 7^th July, visit www.thewiggles.com for more details.

An action-packed day will warm you up for the craziness of Christmas. Gather you best of friends, get dressed up and make the most of Brisbane's beautiful summer. There will be living racing on the track.

Cost: $25

For more information, click here! 

The iconic Gold Coast shopping and lifestyle precinct is set to turn up the heat at it's inaugural Chevron Fest- which will see locals and holiday-makers alike enjoy a summer inspired festival complete with live music, colourful roving entertainment and special retail offers throughout the Centre.

For more information, click here! 

Watch the waterway light up at the Mooloolaba Christmas Boast Parade. The parade starts at 6:30pm in front of The Wharf Mooloolaba before heading out along the main canals of Mooloolaba, Kawana and Buddina before finishing back at The Wharf.

For more information, click here!

Meet Santa and Mrs Claus, come face-to-face with Christmas characters, enjoy the roving carollers, watch the fireworks, meet the Aussie Kids and watch their Christmas show. There's also snow, pyrotechnics, Christmas lights and live entertainment.

Cost: From $26

For more information, click here! 

MAMMA MIA! is a global phenomenon, and now, in a stunning new production, you are invited to join the party of a lifetime. A celebration of love, laughter and friendship, MAMMA MIA! is a fabulous night out for audiences of all ages.

Find out more here! 

Surfers Paradise will go off with a bang this New Years Eve, as the renowned holiday playground gets set to host a colourful carnival of rides and attractions for all ages, as the fun-filled New Years Carnival culminating in three spectacular fireworks displays on December 31, lighting up the skies across the ocean in the New Year.

Brisbane's newest gin bar is celebrating the clear spirit with a special event of food and cocktails using the liquor from Melbourne's acclaimed Archie Rose.

Frontier Touring is delighted to welcome one of the biggest names in electronic music to Australia this January, Clean Bandit. Performing at Stereosonic in 2015, the classically trained British string trio will finally return to Australian shores next year for their debut headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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Cult serial podcast Welcome to Night Vale will return to Australia for a second time in 2018. Performing their live show All Hail, starring Cecil Baldwin with special guests and live music. All Hail tells a mystery about fan favourite character, the Glow Cloud and features mind control and group chanting.

For more information and to buy tickets go to welcometonightvale.com

Sofitel Girls’ Day Out is returning to Doomben Racecourse on Saturday, 24 February – with more glamour, fun, frivolity and of course racing, then ever before. Think DJ entertainment, pamper station, tarot card reader, henna tattooist, photo booth, drag queens, pole dancers, fashions on the fields, Wild Boys Afloat and more… It has also just been announced that Ex-Bachelorette contestant Apollo Jackson will also be joining guests trackside!

From the Hampton’s Hideaway, Sparkling Party or Midori VIP Marquees, to rubbing shoulders in The Society presented by Moet Ice, ladies (and men) can take prime position track side with a range of packages on offer starting from just $20 / per person.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, 24 February 2018

Where: Doomben Racecourse, 17 Hampden St, Ascot QLD

Time: From 10:30am

Join a small group workshop (6 max) focusing on interactive learning; developing tarot confidence; harnessing intuitive ability; and having fun!. With more than 30 years professional and personal reading experience, come practice 'seeing with your soul' with me on Saturday 10 March 2018, 10am-4pm, Ashgrove area.  Contact: teachmetarot@hotmail.com or Rebecca 0408444867.  Cost: $180/$160 concession.

After registrations to last years event reached capacity in just 48 hours, this years return is bigger and better at the old Peters factory site. This year there will be a gourmet section featuring frozen custard creations from some of Brisbane's top chefs.

Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir Working Class Man will be accompanied by a special national tour.

Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs will be the sequel to the acclaimed and hugely successful live show Jimmy performed alongside his first bestselling memoir - Working Class Boy. Like that previous production, this new tour will see Jimmy telling his life story and singing stripped back versions of songs that have shaped his journey. However, unlike its predecessor, this live show - and book - will cover the Oz rock icon's entire adult life, revealing the successes and excesses of Australia's greatest rock ’n roll story.

Touring throughout Australia, you can buy your tickets here!

The Maker’s Mark Carnival Ball is on this Saturday, April 28 at the Stradbroke Plaza, Eagle Farm Racecourse. The Ball is the official unveiling of the ritzy glamour of the 2018 Brisbane Racing Carnival. It’s set under the stars at Eagle Farm Racecourse and is a night of black tie opulence and extravagance like no other. All guests will be treated to free-flowing beverages and a bespoke menu – featuring gastronomic experience stations. With winning Jockey from the Melbourne Cup, Doomben 10,000 and Stradbroke Handicap, Chris Munce the special guest for the night. I’ve included the key details below!

• When: Saturday, 28^th April
• Where: Stradbroke Plaza, Eagle Farm Racecourse
• Time: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
• Price: $170pp
• Inclusions: Canapés on arrival, 2-course meal, beverage package (selected beer, wine, sparkling, basic spirits and soft drink)
• Entertainment: Luminosity Showband

For more info & to purchase tickets: http://brc.com.au/brisbane-racing-carnival/carnival-ball/

Australia's largest party devoted to all things Greek comes alive with cooking demonstrations, food stalls with the likes of spanakopita and souvlaki, plus a honey puff eating competition, music, dancing and carnival rides.