Live like a local – explore like a tourist
Celebrate an evergreen Aussie Christmas with living gifts that will keep on giving for years to come, for the green thumbs and plant mums in your life. All the Green Things Level 1 of Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Exactly like it sounds, All the Green Things is the place to find the right plant for you,... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Harrison Allen 8 More Years 10–12 December 2025 PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road Milton Brisbane’s upcoming Olympic Games has inspired a new Australian Play to be premiered at PIP Theatre’s annual Toucan Club Festival. 8 More Years is a quintessentially Australian comedy with relatable flavour. The classic suburban family with petty dramas set... Continue Reading →
When I was growing up, the kettle was always boiling, especially in the holiday season – people dropped in for a cup of tea, friends came over for playdates, and I assume mum and dad drank their fair share of coffee to deal with our school holiday enthusiasm. Cups of tea and mugs of coffee... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Nigel Hallett Brisbane’s bayside is set to sparkle a little brighter this Christmas with the arrival of Wynnum Wonderland – a brand-new celebration of music, comedy, cabaret and circus transforming Bay Terrace into a joyful hub of festive entertainment. From the creative team behind Wynnum Fringe, this new festive spectacular from Tom Oliver Productions, Trigger Happy Productions and Head First Acrobats serves up the same trademark mix of world-class talent and local charm. From cheeky cabaret... Continue Reading →
Ever since we were born, I think, my siblings and I have received a book for every occasion: birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. The written (and printed) word is one of the most important things in my life, and bookstores (and comic book stores) are my happy place. If you’re looking for new releases, new copies... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Georgia Haupt Bahala/o 19 - 29 November 2025 New Benner Theatre, West End Recommended Age 16+ Bahala/o by Buddy Malbasiasis a raw, energetic dance theatre experience that beckons you to embrace the spirit of ‘bahala na’ - whatever happens, happens! Drawing from the Filipino philosophy of ‘Bahala Na’, the work is seriously unserious,... Continue Reading →
A Doll's House 15 - 30 November 2025 Manly-Lota RSL Hall, Manly Written in 1879, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a landmark in modern drama. Set in a Norwegian town in the late 19th century, the play explores timeless themes of gender roles, marriage, societal expectations, and individual freedom. At its heart is Nora... Continue Reading →
‘Tis the season where everything sparkles! Check out these local creators of lovely jewellery and funky accessories: Ratbag Jewellery (formerly Silver and Cold) Kachiri is the founder and one-woman operation, based on the Gold Coast, a self-taught jeweller who makes every single piece by hand, from scratch, in her home studio from recycled sterling silver... Continue Reading →
We were fortunate growing up to have a mum who spent a lot of time crafting with us - from the scrapbooking craze that saw our photo boxes looking a little serial-killer-y as we cut out faces for our projects, to sewing (and resewing) clothes and learning embroidery and glue and glitter of every kind.... Continue Reading →
Brisbane is home to so many incredible creatives making incredible things – if you love being able to wear the art you invest in (and which are often small batch or unique, one-off pieces) this list might be a good place to start. Alice Nightingale Australiana prints, cute embroidery, fun clutches featuring ibises, hand knitted... Continue Reading →
It's that time of the year! Food, decorations, gifts - I am confident that you'll be able to find a wonderful, locally made version of whatever you need. And if it's a bit more expensive, you know that money is going back into your local economy, and not into the bank accounts of billionaires or... Continue Reading →
Our Brisbane Story 21-22 November 2025 Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main St, Kangaroo Point. The latest unique and interactive production from Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc, Our Brisbane Story brings to life the voices, lives, contributions, and perspectives of the Blue Roo Ensemble, sharing their unique experiences of living with disability in Brisbane, our city. This... Continue Reading →
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