Live like a local – explore like a tourist
Queensland Theatre has launched their 2018 season, renewing their commitment to Queenslanders and their stories, as well as bringing world premieres and exclusive shows to audiences across the state. The 2017 season, the company’s first under the Artistic Directorship of Sam Strong, has seen record high season ticket sales, as well as the largest... Continue Reading →
Queensland Symphony Orchestra has launched their 2018 season, and invites you to let yourself go – to explore a world of beautiful music and experience something new. Music Director Alondra de la Parra spoke passionately about the new season and the ways in which QSO will be breaking new ground while still enjoying old... Continue Reading →
Where? Cultural Forecourt, South Bank When? July 19-30, 2017Weekdays 5pm til late, weekends 4pm til lateI first visited the Night Noodle Markets on a Saturday night back in 2014, and while the food was good I was somewhat deterred by the crowds and the cost of the food. This year, we visited on a night during the... Continue Reading →
Where? 544 Kessels Rd, MacGregor Sky Climb at MacGregor Sky Zone is now open, and we were lucky to be among the first to experience it. It was certainly a challenge, but heaps of fun and very rewarding. Assisted by the incredible friendly and supportive team (the “Climb Ministers”), we tested out the thirteen... Continue Reading →
Where? 2/94 Boundary Street, West End West End institution Lychee Lounge was taken over by a new owner nine months ago, and on Wednesday night I was fortunate to attend the they launched a menu featuring 39 new cocktails. I'm sure I've walked past this bar many times, but never stopped in. Red... Continue Reading →
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending my first Supanova, a multi-day pop culture convention that comes annually to Brisbane and the Gold Coast (as well as Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth). It brings together international film and television stars, artists and authors with the people who love them and their work.While we chose... Continue Reading →
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Sunnybank $2 Food Trail - it was my first time attending the event and, actually, my first time visiting Sunnybank at all. Open to the public from 2pm-8pm with $2 mini-meals from over 35 retailers, live music and other entertainment, I was surprised I'd never been before. I think... Continue Reading →
Where? Brunswick Street Mall & Chinatown Mall, Fortitude ValleyWhen? Weekend-long program, annually I braved the rainy weather and cold wind on Saturday and had a pretty rad time indeed at the Valley Fiesta. From dashing between tents at the markets to avoid being rained on, to being up against the barrier for the headline acts, it was... Continue Reading →
Where?RNA Showgrounds, Bowen HillsWhen?Runs for ten days annually This is only my second year as a Brisbanite, so 2014 was my second Ekka experience. I can't say there were any major breakthroughs (and the novelty had worn off enough for me to realise how much I was forking over) but places like this have their... Continue Reading →
Where?Cultural Forecourt, South BankWhen?July 2014, as part of Good Food MonthBrisbane's inaugural Night Noodle Markets were a huge success, drawing over 160,000 visitors over 10 nights. 22 stalls dished up Asian street food from late afternoon into the evening, and hordes of people queued up to sample the fare.My own visit, on a Saturday night,... Continue Reading →
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