Pause, breathe and notice the complexity and beauty of plants. Entwined: plants and people explores our intrinsic relationship with plants through photography, illustrations, immersive projections, and historical objects. In this evocative State Library of Queensland exhibition, Entwined displays the transformative works of award-winning creatives as they document and reinterpret plant life in modern Australia. Entwined also […]
About Laura Laura is recent to the art scene and is a self taught artist. "I love to explore and narrate my mental illness through reflection of my art. I like to work with many mediums including, biro, acrylic, POSCA pens, soft pastel, oil pastel, watercolour and also experiment with the way different household items […]
Force of Nature - Writing about the environment Sunday, 3 Sept, 10am - 12pm With Robyn Gulliver, Andrea Baldwin, and other special guests come and enjoy a lively discussion about climate fiction and non-fiction. Guest writers will discuss their latest books and then the floor will be open to general discussion. Island Storytellers Celebrate literature in […]
Extinction Rebellion Brisbane / Meanjin s hosting a Community Day For Climate! Bringing the community together to find real solutions for the climate crisis, and to share opportunities for action to create a better future for present and following generations. You will hear from First Nations and climate and social justice groups, about the intersection […]
The Laura Street Festival is making a comeback for 2021! There's something for everyone at the Laura Street Festival - from protest song and dance to yoga, forums, kids' Kung Fu, and loads of music from local performers. The festival is a FREE, completely community-run street festival which comes together through neighbours giving what they […]
ON FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER school students in Brisbane will rally as part of a national school strike, demanding that the Morrison Government says no to funding dangerous gas and coal projects, and instead invests in clean renewable energy, secure jobs and First Nations solutions to protect Country. The day is being organised by the School […]
The MS Moonlight Walk is one of MS Queensland's flagship events, with hopes of raising $300,000 as part of the October 2021 event. The walk has been running for over 20 years, and over this time a wonderful community has been created, consisting of people with a desire to make a real impact for those […]
The Annerley-Stephens History Group’s 4th local history conference to be held on Saturday 16 October 2021 at the Mary Mac Community Centre, Annerley will focus on the history of women of the inner southside suburbs. When the City of Brisbane was proclaimed in 1925 the Stephens Shire ceased to exist. The Stephens Shire Council (centred […]
On Earth Festival event, from 12 noon on Saturday 16 October, will host workshops, community leaders speaking at a Spirituality and Sustainability Forum, and a diverse range of local singer-songwriters and artists performing. Ticket proceeds will be donated to Anglican Board of Mission literacy and sustainability programs in Melanesia. The event is hosted by the […]
The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard, no matter where your backyard might be — whether it's a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, a farm, down by the beach, or the main street of town. All you need to take part is 20 minutes […]
2021 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL The 2021 Italian Film Festival is back in Brisbane, and lovers of Italian film will be spoiled for choice. Of course, there will be the classics, with the Italian screen goddesses, Luchino Visconti’s masterpiece, The Leopard, and a Roberto Rossellini Retrospective. And #IFF will feature sixteen films in the New Italian […]
On Friday 1 October, Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) launched its 2021 program which marks BIFF’s 27th anniversary. The festival will take place between 21-31 October and across six venues: New Farm Cinemas, Reading Cinema Newmarket, Dendy Coorparoo, Palace James Street, Australian Cinematique, and Elizabeth Picture Theatre. BIFF will open on Thursday 21 October with […]
The churchie emerging art prize 2021 opened at the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, on 9 October and runs to 18 December. The churchie 2021 prize announcement will take place at the opening of the exhibition on Friday 22 October. This year's exhibition is especially exciting for Brisbane audiences as it showcases four local artists, […]
A dynamic double-bill of strings, synths and big beats with two of Brisbane’s most innovative music collectives. At Brisbane Powerhouse, FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2021 at 7:30 pm. Challenging the traditional conventions of classical music, DeepBlue unleashes the orchestra while K Mak delivers otherworldly art pop from her debut album. An electrifying performance of strings-driven live […]
Switchboard Arts presents Imagined Worlds. We walk with Gods and Goddesses, and hear tales of warrior queens and bested beasts. We see worlds of whimsy that lift our souls and dystopias of darkness where monsters live. We may sit by a pond that has never existed or gaze into the heart of a galaxy glimpsed […]
Julian Assange supporters are holding a rally on 23 October at 3.00pm at Bunyapa Park in Brisbane's West End. The rally is part of a worldwide protest that day to alert people about the UK High Court hearing of the US appeal against the lower court decision not to extradite Assange. There will be speakers […]
'Tragic endings and peaceful farewells, household names remembered and forgotten.' Join guide Paul Granville for a a special cemetery tour exploring stories of Kurilpa. Paul has been a resident of Highgate Hill for over 35 years and had been researching local history for some 8 years. He regularly publishes the results of this research […]
Brisbane Pride Fair Day All LGBTIQ+ people, communities, and allies are invited to rally and demonstrate visible unashamed self-pride, acceptance and equality. Where: New Farm Park. When: 10.00am Saturday 30 October.
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