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A New Beginning - Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra
The Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra is Brisbane's leading community orchestra. It is also Brisbane's biggest, and the only Queensland community orchestra to have been recognised at the National Orchestral Awards. At the Old Museum Building on Gregory Terrace, Conductor Warwick Potter and Bassoon Sarah Wagner will delight you with Copland Appalachian Spring, Weber Bassoon Concerto and Dvorak Symphony No.7.BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge
Take up Bicycle Queensland's cycle challenge, a timed 2.3 kilometre, nine per cent climb up Mt Coot-tha, with the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge. Join with thousands of other cyclists from all over Australia and challenge yourself with this unique ride that is guaranteed to test your fitness! Whether aiming for your best time for the climb or simply the satisfaction of finishing the ride this is the event for you. The 80 kilometre ride will first take you past city skyscrapers before you beg...Betrayal by Harold Pinter
Lifelong friends Jerry and Robert are rivals in the publishing world, but also rivals for the love of Robert's wife Emma. Jerry and Emma believe they have created the perfect, private romance that no one will discover, until they begin to learn how hard it is to keep a secret. But is it their friends and lovers they are betraying, or themselves? Nobel prize-winner Harold Pinter peels back the layers of an unfolding love affair, in reverse chronological order, as we eventually discover the idy...Bike Week
Bike Week is a nine-day festival of cycling with events for cyclists of all ages and abilities and is organised by Bicycle Queensland. There will be events including a Bicycle Maintenance Workshop, a ride for parents and their kids and a Women's ride and seminar. Other events scheduled during the week include a Sustainable Transport seminar, Cyclocross event, BMX event, a film night and road racing. Bike Week culminates on Sunday, 21 March with the Great Brisbane Bike Ride and the BDO Brisban...Bloom Wildflowers of Greater Brisbane
Bloom Wildflowers is a stunning exhibition of close-up images of the wildflowers of Greater Brisbane from the museum's extensive collection of photography. Drawn from images published in Queensland Museum's best-selling Wild Plants of Greater Brisbane this exhibition showcases a collection of exquisite and captivating native plants in the region. Discover what's in bloom in your own back yard.Boutique Markets
Since commencing at Portside Wharf in June 2009, the Boutique Markets have become a regular staple for market lovers and locals alike. Proudly supporting local independent design, the Boutique Markets hosts the work of more than 50 retailers including artists, designers, stylists and craft practioners, offering savvy shoppers unique access to limited edition products. The Boutique Markets, are filled with treasures galore and interesting and different gift ideas to be found from high-end art,...Brisbane Broncos Versus North Queensland Cowboys
Be at Suncorp Stadium on the 12th March 2010 for Round 1 of the 2010 NRL Season to see the Broncos take on the North Queensland Cowboys. Enjoy watching all the WOW Brisbane Broncos action and excitement live at a world class stadium! Junior tickets are available, so why not bring the whole family along! On game day public transport is free with your game ticket.Brisbane Camera Fair
Photographic fair where old and modern camera and photographic equipment is sold. Anything to do with photography, from old films to books and magazines and darkroom equipment, even some digital cameras and equipment are often for sale. Their fair caters for almost every field of photography, film, digital, studio and darkroom, and even movie cameras. From the beginner, to those wanting to sell surplus items, to those wanting to trade up to more modern equipment, or just clear out the studio...Brisbane Comedy Festival
It's back! It's bigger! And it's even bloody better! After the inaugural season proved Brisbane was gagging for its own festival, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over Brisbane Powerhouse again, bringing you more crazy international and Australian talent than your laughing gear will know what to do with. They have even more artists on board this year and they're packing them into every single space they can find, not just the theatres. There'll be comedians coming out of their ears - yo...Brisbane Festival
Brisbane will be in full festive swing for the city’s signature annual event, Brisbane Festival. Brisbane Festival will intrigue, delight and inspire with its programme of theatre, dance, music, conversation and visual arts bursting across the city and suburbs for three exciting weeks. The opening extravaganza on Saturday 4 September will unite hundreds of thousands of people in celebration with music, visual spectacle and dancing in Brisbane’s city centre and reverberating out to suburban s...Brisbane French Festival
Brisbane French Festival - Brisbane's official Bastille Day celebrations sponsored by Bouygues. You are invited to celebrate all things French at the Brisbane French Festival. Enter the alfresco French marketplace next to the Brisbane River to experience the best of French culture in Brisbane, including gastronomy, language, history, education, businesses, services, games the arts and sport. Enjoy a full program of entertainment, including activities for the whole family, as the sun sets take...Brisbane Queer Film Festival: El Nino Pez (The Fish Child)
Argentine filmmaker Lucía Puenzo won critical acclaim for XXY. She now returns with this unique lesbian romance that's also a Chabrol-esque mystery thriller and a scathing examination of class differences in the South American nation. Lala, the privileged daughter of a powerful judge, wants to run off with her Paraguayan lover La Guayi, a maid who works for her family. As the two prepare for their imminent escape from Buenos Aires to Paraguay - to live in a dream house that Lala has already ske...Brisbane Queer Film Festival:And Then Came Lola
In a fast-paced race against time, Lola has three chances to dash across the city to her partner's rescue. No, this isn't Run Lola Run but a sexy and hilarious lesbian homage to that classic rush of a film. This time Lola is a talented but distracted San Francisco photographer who has to deliver some prints in a hurry to her gal Casey way across town. It may not be a matter of life and death, but when every passing minute is one minute closer to Lola losing her girlfriend to an alluring seductr...Brisbane Queer Film Festival:Big Gay Musical
Aspiring actors Paul and Eddie are beginning to see their dreams come true as they find themselves the stars of the popular off-Broadway musical comedy, 'Adam and Steve Just the Way God made 'Em.' While dealing with their sudden professional notoriety, the two find their personal lives in disarray, mirroring the lives of their onstage characters. The Big Gay Musical is a smart and sexy satire filled with lots of eye candy and catchy tunes.Brisbane Queer Film Festival:Drool
Both politically incorrect and empowering, transgressive and hilarious, this zany comedy follows an unconventional family road trip. When Imogene, a beautiful and vibrant cosmetics saleswoman, moves next door to harried mum and abused housewife Anora (Laura Harring), they begin a relationship that quickly moves beyond friendship. Yet before they can consummate their newfound love they are discovered by Anora's husband Cheb and, in the chaos that follows, Anora accidentally kills him as she atte...Brisbane Queer Film Festival:Little Ashes
Little Ashes brings to life the long-hidden, highly controversial relationship between the young Salvador Dali and the doomed poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Set across a timeframe that spans the roots of fascism to the beginning of General Franco's dictatorship, you’re whisked away to Madrid in 1922, a city wavering on the edge of change. Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson) arrives at university, determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the...Brisbane Queer Film Festival:Prodigal Sons
A unique story that confronts issues of sibling rivalry, nature versus nurture, and self-reinvention, Prodigal Sons shows that transformation can happen when you least expect it. Marc feels cheated by life. Adopted as an infant, he was held back in preschool, didn't graduate from high school, and suffered a head injury at age 21. In contrast, his sister Kim's life always seemed easy: high school class president, valedictorian, voted most likely to succeed - not to mention captain of the footbal...Brisbane Queer Film Festival:Shank
This gritty, coming-of-age drama follows Cal, a troubled British teen wrapped up in a violent gang. Cal is attracted to his best mate but must keep his sexuality hidden from his fellow gang members or be shunned (or worse) for it. What starts off with shame-filled, drug-fuelled Internet hook-ups with strangers, turns into much more when he meets Olivier, a new gay student in town. When Cal's gang gay-bashes Olivier, Cal is forced to save him and deal with the consequences. Cal follows Olivier ...Brisbane Tinnie Tackle and 4X4 Show
No event encapsulates the idyllic Queensland lifestyle more than the Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show. It's about the water, it's about boating, it's about the outdoors but most importantly it's about the fishing. When you co-locate an event like this with the National 4X4 Show, you create the largest event of it's kind in Queensland and Australia. In 2010 the Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show returns to Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds.Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
This is an opportunity to see some of Australia's top offshore racing yachts start Queensland's premier offshore passage race, the 62nd Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Peter Harburg's RP 66 'Black Jack' skippered by Mark Bradford will be chasing Grant Wharington's yacht, Skandia's record of 20 hours 24 minutes 50 seconds. Given the right wind angle and pressure, Bruce Absolon's Volvo 60, 'Spirit of the Maid' will put a lot of pressure on the 'Black Jack' crew and keep them on their toes.Bulmers Best of Edinburgh Festival
Bulmers Best of Edinburgh Festival is an unbeatable night of world-class comedy featuring the hottest new talents to have appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This iconic show continues to be a highlight of Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival every year. Starring the winner of the best international show at the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Carey Marx (UK), Geordie superstar Jason Cook and the Welsh hot new star, Elis James. This has been one of the favou...Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series - Qantas Wallabies versus Ireland
The heroes that led Ireland to its first Grand Slam title in 61 years will be heading to Brisbane next June for a one-off Test with the Qantas Wallabies. Ireland clinched the 2009 Six Nations Championship and its first unbeaten run in the best-of-Europe tournament since 1948 when downing England, France, Scotland, Italy and finally Wales in a campaign that won the team new-found popularity. The Ireland Test at Suncorp Stadium will form part of the 2010 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series inbound progra...Bundaberg Rum Tri Nations: Qantas Wallabies versus Springboks
Brisbane will host the only Test between the Qantas Wallabies and Springboks in Australia this year, as part of the Bundaberg Rum Tri Nations. The Qantas Wallabies will need to be focused and determined when they take on the World Champion South Africans at Suncorp Stadium. Come along and support them.Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival
Every city in the world has distinct pockets of colour, culture and character. London has Covent Garden, Paris has Montmartre, New York has Time Square and out of Brisbane’s many precincts - one stands out from the crowd - Caxton Street - and Caxton Street will be transformed into Queensland’s biggest street party! 16 years ago, the Caxton Street Festival had humble beginnings with a few little jazz bands and a couple of food tents. Fast forward to 2010 an estimated 12,000 people will be sampl...Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival
The Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival showcases the cream of Australia's & New Zealand's racing champions. This carnival has become an iconic event on Brisbane's social calendar not only due to the premium horse racing on track but as a result of the equally enticing marquees and hospitality events, Fashions on the Field competitions and fashion parades, live music and entertainment and the chance to see Australia's 'stars' of the turf. Commencing with XXXX Gold Doomben Cup Day on Saturday 2...Claudia O`Doherty: Monsters of the Deep 3D
Claudia O'Doherty is the last surviving member of a small colony that lived in a deep-sea habitat called Aquaplex. She is going to tell you about that through the powerful medium of cultural presentation. In addition to colossal squid, the salinity of the Pacific Ocean and the effects of long-term deep-sea living on humans, Monster of the Deep 3D will cover gang warfare and witchcraft. Claudia is a member of the exhilaratingly silly and critically acclaimed theatrical sketch group, Pig Island, ...David O`Doherty: David O`Doh-Party
David O'Doherty: David O'Doh-Party can be described as uplifting, hilarious, surprising, profound! And really, really stupid! At the very least, it will be some of these things. David is very bad at describing his stand up comedy, but says this new show will be a bit like going down a flight of stairs in the dark. You think there are two steps left, but there only turns out to be one. David O'Doherty: David O'Doh-Party was winner if.com Award (formerly Perrier) for Best Comedy Show, Edinburgh ...Des Bishop
Comedian Des Bishop is a bona fide celebrity in his adopted home of Ireland and is now ready to embark on his first ever national stand up tour of Australia. Follow Des as he masters his acerbic observations on life in Australia - sure to uncover many parts of our own identity we don't even know ourselves. Sunday Age says that Des Bishop is 'one of the finest performers at this year's festival. Fast paced and clever. A sure fire winner.'.Eleventh Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival: Opening Night Film
Heart-warming, romantic and witty, Mr. Right follows three gay couples living in London's swinging Soho as they hanging on for dear life through the thrills and chills of their relationships. Alex, a struggling actor, has found love and security with upper-class reality television producer Harry. Art dealer William, trying to juggle the demands of his precocious nine-year-old daughter, is falling head over heels for soap actor Lawrence. Lars is a devastatingly handsome model who continually bet...Eleventh Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival: The Other War plus At Home: Or Love as Well
This session at the Brisbane Queer Film Festival is a Double Bill. Hamilchama Haashnia (The Other War) Drama In the middle of a war, three women fight for a normal life, but can never seem to agree on the actual meaning of normal. The Other War tells the tale of Tel-Aviv during the second Lebanon war. It's a film about Israel, militarism and denial, but mainly about love. In Hebrew with subtitles. plus A Domicilio: O Incluso Tambin El Amor (At Home: Or Love As Well) Comedy Rosa is in love ...Eleventh Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival: Volkswagen Opening Night Party
The Eleventh Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival Volkswagen Opening Night Party will be the biggest party of the year at the Brisbane Powerhouse, and it is set to blow more than just your socks off. Get ready to sweat as the iconic DJ Sveta pumps up the dance floor with one of her explosive sets, supported by Brisbane's own sexy DJ diva, DJ ISH. Russian-born, Sydney based Sveta is widely known around the country and overseas for her inimitable style, her unforgettable Mardi Gras sets and her d...Fat Pig by Neil LaBute
When Tom meets Helen in a crowded restaurant, their chance encounter soon develops into a full on romance. Helen's beautiful, smart, and funny and just a little on the large size. But to Tom's self-obsessed work buddies, she's plain cross. As office gossip about their relationship turns increasingly malicious, Tom finds himself questioning whether his love for Helen outweighs the shallow stereotypes of his workmates.Felicity Ward Reads from The Book of Moron
Award-winning comedian Felicity Ward presents The Book of Moron, an intimate performance of humorous stories; experienced, written and read out by the lady herself. From an awkward interaction with a handicapped Big Issue vendor, to bad poetry nights and spontaneous irritable bowel syndrome, there is no dose of personal truth that Felicity thinks should stay in her diary. So come along, sit back and relax, knowing that it didn't happen to you. You may have seen Felicity on television's The Ro...Fieritalia Italian Festival
Fieritalia Italian Festival is Brisbane's largest Italian outdoor festival. New Farm Park is transformed into Little Italy with open air markets, food stalls, cafés and street entertainment. Almost 800 metres of flags in green, white and red flutter between the huge trees adding to the general merriment. Situated on the Brisbane River, the site is the perfect panorama for exhibitions, classic Italian vehicles and motorbikes displays. Mouthwatering Italian food, fragrant coffee, revitalizing g...Frank Woodley: Bewilderbeest
One of Australia's favourite comedians brings a brand new hour of stand up, physical comedy and songs to Brisbane Powerhouse. Life is bewildering. Injustice. Unrequited love. Grapefruit. Since Lano and Woodley, Frank has been flat out! He has toured nationally and internationally with his smash-hit show, Possessed; created an award-winning animated short film, Chicken of God; been a guest on Spicks and Specks, Thank God You're Here and Good News Week; and even received a coveted Herald Angel A...Gem and Jewellery Festival
Visitors will be able to see and buy rough stones, mineral specimens, fossils, cut stones, beads, lapidary machinery and books pertaining to lapidary as well as jewellery. Displays of hand manufactured silver jewellery by members of Lapidary Clubs will be on show. Faceting demonstrations will be conducted by members of the Australian Facetors Guild. Visitors will be able to fossick for their own gemstones or buy rough rocks and minerals.Granite Belt Flavours
Its regional and its seasonal and, for the first time at the Granite Belt Flavours market, as well as sampling wine and food, you'll be able to buy a glass of your favourite Granite Belt wine. Visit the Granite Belt Wine Country this autumn at Brisbane's South Bank markets. Experience wine, food and pamper products from the Queensland wine capital and meet the people who have lovingly produced these items. Hear celebrity chef Peter Howard share the secrets of wine and food matching; stay and be ...Green Earth Festival
The Green Earth Festival is a free, family orientated, community event which aims to stimulate awareness by bringing environmental, green, health and lifestyle, cruelty-free, recycling and sustainable issues into the public eye; and encouraging people to make simple changes in their everyday lives to help our environment and the world we leave for generations to come. The festival will comprise live bands, performers and roving entertainment, food, demonstrations, speakers, children's zone, ...Greg Sullivan: Antisexual
Experience Greg Sullivan: Antisexual. For 20 years Greg Sullivan has been randier than a bus full of footballers, and he's sick of it. In a world where everyone seems to want some sort of aphrodisiac, Greg longs to live without being constantly interrupted by sexual thoughts. He has reproduced, he's been sterilised and now it's time to put the cue back in the rack. Join Triple M Funny Man, Greg Sullivan as he searches for a nasal delivery spray which will kill off his libido. Antisexual will ex...Grimm Tales adapted by Carol Ann Duffy Dramatised by Tim Supple
With their wonderful world of adventure, fantasy and fun the tales of the Brothers Grimm have enthralled children and adults alike for Centuries. Featuring spellbinding characters, these stories are a fabulous escape into a delightful world where anything and everything is possible. From The Golden Goose to Hansel and Gretel, these modern adaptations infuse the mischievous spirit of the Grimm's original fables with a fresh vitality and humour. Suitable for children aged seven and up.Hamlet
David Berthold directs this contemporary and compelling reinvention of Shakespeare's finest tragedy in his first production as Artistic Director of La Boite. David's recent credits include the world premieres of Saturn's Return for the Sydney Theatre Company and six acclaimed seasons of Holding The Man, which transfers to London's West End in May. One of Australia's most riveting young actors, Toby Schmitz, stars as the Prince of Denmark in his Queensland main stage debut, leading a top-shelf e...Harley Breen: Personal Space
Harley Breen is a Fred-Flintstone-sized human living in a Bam Bam world, locked inside a three metre square bathroom. Come and see Harley Breen: Personal Space. It's not the night on the tiles he was planning - the going gets weird when you're a big man, in a tiny room, for a long time. One of Australia's hardest working and most respected stand-ups, and a fave of festivals from Melbourne to Edinburgh Harley takes a week from his work on the Aussie and UK circuits, to come home to Queensland a...Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones
The Queensland Art Gallery will be the exclusive Australian venue for a spectacular exhibition exploring the art of millinery. 'Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones' is the result of a collaboration between London's Victoria and Albert Museum and one of the world's foremost milliners, Stephen Jones. Exploring the fascinating world of millinery, the exhibition presents more than 250 hats and iconic headpieces, from the Victoria and Albert’s extensive collection and Jones's own archive. Exhibitio...Huey Lewis And The News
Huey Lewis And The News will tour Australia for the first time in over 20 years, when they bring their 'Still Workin' For A Livin' tour. One of the biggest bands in rock pop history, Huey Lewis and The News boast over 20 million album sales, two Grammy awards and an Academy Award nomination.Jason Byrne
Direct from a massive United Kingdom tour, Irish megastar Jason Byrne returns to Australia after a groundbreaking year. This year saw Jason become the highest selling act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Don’t miss his first performance in Brisbane. “Byrne is consistently brilliant. This means that seeing him guarantees the following: an aching face, sore stomach muscles and, at some point, the realisation that to rock with laughter is not just a cliche. If you’ve seen him once, just saying o...Josh Earl Versus The Australian Womens Weekly Childrens Birthday Cake Book
In 1985, Lyn Earl purchased a book that changed her life forever, as well as the lives of her three sons. That book was the Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, and the inspiration for Josh Earl Versus The Australian Womens Weekly Childrens Birthday Cake Book. In 2008, Josh Earl performed a show where he briefly mentioned this book. The reaction was like nothing he had experienced before. People wanted to talk about this book. They couldn't concentrate on the next joke becau...Josh Thomas: Surprise!
Josh Thomas is a regular on 'Talkin' Bout Your Generation' and 'The 7pm Project'. He is a semi-regular on 'Good News Week' and appeared on 'Celebrity Masterchef', but his meringue didn't work. Join Josh Thomas: Surprise for a 'fiercely funny' (The Age) event. 'Energetic and original with a quirky sense of timing ... Josh left the audience in tatters,' (The Courier Mail). Josh Thomas is, according to the Daily Telegraph, 'one of the hottest comedians around'.King Lear by William Shakespeare
When the mighty King Lear decides to arrange his succession amongst his three daughters, he poses them a simple question: who loves me the most? But when his favourite daughter Cordelia refuses the challenge, an enraged Lear banishes her, little realizing how his own vanity has blinded him to the purest expression of love and loyalty. Quickly usurped by his scheming elder daughters, Lear is gradually driven mad by the enormity of his decision and its unintended consequences. Exiled on a wind-...Let the Sunshine by David Williamson
Ageing Sydney radicals Toby and his wife Ros head north to escape scandal, only to find that their coastal refuge may contain more treacherous undercurrents than they thought. There's Natasha, the upwardly mobile 'Queen Bee of Noosa', an old schoolmate of Ros, and her brash property developer husband Ron - not to mention the potential minefield of which celebrity to invite to the next book club. When Ros and Toby's drop-out musician son falls in love with the high-flying lawyer daughter of N...Maeve Higgins
Shocking news: a witch caught Maeve Higgins eating one of her radishes and has forced her to write and perform a 'hilarious' new show with Nick Coyle. Only by blowing your mind will Maeve's cervix be returned. Join Ireland's darling Maeve Higgins (Kitten Brides) and Australia's resident Nick Coyle (Simply Fancy) in this enchanting show. Who knows what will happen when this Celtic fun-bomb and this Aussie dreamboat collide. Laughs? Sure - but enough laughs to give any future children a place to ...12