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Image supplied by Mitchell Fine Art Topsy Peterson Napangardi 21 July - 21 August 2021 Mitchell Fine Art Gallery, Fortitude Valley Mitchell Fine Art presents a follow up exhibition of paintings portraying the Australian desert landscape, highlighting the contrast of artistic influences between family members. Topsy Peterson Napangardi was born in the remote desert of... Continue Reading →
Giema Contini, Billy Fogarty, and Chenoa Deemal, photographed by Morgan Roberts CAESAR 23 July – 7 August 2021. Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove With Shakespeare’s five acts adapted by five fierce, female-identifying and non-binary playwrights - Claire Christian, Jean Tong, Megan Wilding, Merlynn Tong and Zoey Dawson - CAESAR is a provocative contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s... Continue Reading →
Brisbane Festival 3 - 25 September 2021 Brisbane Festival have announced their 2021 ‘Brightly Brisbane’ festival program, inviting the city to re-emerge, connect, celebrate and shine brightly under Brisbane’s expansive skies this September. Over 23 days in September, Brisbane Festival will commission 18 new works, stage 15 world premieres, deliver 139 productions, and present events... Continue Reading →
Prima Facie 14 July - 7 August 2021 Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane Initially delayed by last year’s theatre shutdown Prima Facie, written by human rights lawyer-turned-playwright Suzie Miller, will now be staged in 2021, as the country demands more of our governing and legal systems to improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors. Sheridan Harbridge will perform... Continue Reading →
Missile Park 17 July - 18 September 2021 Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am–5pm Developed by the Institute of Modern Art in partnership with the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) Melbourne, Missile Park is a major new exhibition of work by Yhonnie Scarce. First shown in Melbourne, the exhibition includes... Continue Reading →
NRS Round 1 Brisbane Image: Bruce Wilson / Veloshotz Brisbane Cycling Festival 1-11 July 2021 Postponed due to the snap lockdown earlier in the year, Brisbane Cycling Festival is happening in various locations this July. With more than 100 active exhibitors and affiliate events over 11 days, the festival offers something for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Timed to coincide with... Continue Reading →
Protesters raise their fists in defiance outside a burning fast food restaurant near the Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) World Press Photo Exhibition 26 Jun - 18 July 2021 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm The World Press Photo Exhibition 2021, presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane Airport, showcases... Continue Reading →
Great Inventions - Music of Surprise and Delight 11:00am and 3:00pm, 25 July 2021 Concert Hall, QPAC, South Bank Conducted by Benjamin Bayl and hosted by Guy Noble, this concert in QSO's Music on Sundays series features music by the great composers, each one marked by a unique attempt to try something different. Beethoven wrote the... Continue Reading →
Queensland Garden Expo 2021 9-11 July 2021, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Friday and Saturday) and 8:00am - 4:00pm (Sunday) Nambour Showgrounds, Sunshine Coast Tickets: $20 (day pass- $50 (three-day pass). Children 15 years and under free. Calling all green thumbs! The Queensland Garden Expo is a massive three-day event with more than 7 hectares of gardening... Continue Reading →
Image supplied by Redcliffe Musical Theatre School of Rock 9 - 18 July 2021 Redcliffe Entertainment Centre Redcliffe Musical Theatre present the Queensland community theatre premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical School of Rock at the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre this July. Based on the hit movie of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey... Continue Reading →
The End of Us 23-25 June 2021 BackDock Arts, Fortitude Valley It's the last nine hours before the democratically elected end of the world and Archie and Meredith are breaking up. Rouge Theatre Co presents The End of Us, written & directed by Emma Fenton Wells. at BackDock Arts this June. Founded in 2019, Rouge Theatre Co's... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ Superstar 9-15 July 2021 Twelfth Night Theatre, Bowen Hills Suitable for patrons aged 15+ Lynch & Paterson bring Jesus Christ Superstar, the mega musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, to Brisbane as it celebrates its 50th anniversary since the original concept album. “We are beyond excited to not only bring this phenomenal... Continue Reading →
