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January 2020
SPIDERS: THE EXHIBITION
Visitors are set to be in a spin this summer when a cluster of spiders take over Queensland Museum in the new exhibition …
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QAGOMA 2020
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)’s 2020 program has a thematic exhibition on the centrality of water to human life …
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The Book of Mormon
The Mormons are back in Brisbane! The Book of Mormon is returning after a sold out season in 2019 due to popular demand. This …
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Swan Lake Act II & Graduation Ball
Two magical worlds collide in this exciting double bill presented for the first time in over 40 years by Ballet Theatre Queensland. Staged …
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Summer Festival
Virtual reality and manga illustration at the State Library this summer! Children and families of all sorts and sizes can explore a world …
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Highlights From the Collection
State Library of Queensland has an expansive collection of heritage items in its stores; from rare books, original maps, hand-drawn cartoons, precious jewellery, …
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Meet Me at the Paragon
Moussaka. Souvlaki. Paniyiri. Baklava. Today, Queenslanders love Greek food and culture. However, Meet me at the Paragon explores an untold past. In fact, the …
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Norman Lindsay
Norman Lindsay: Fauns and Ladies marks 50 years since the death on 21 November 1969 of controversial artist, writer, etcher, sculptor and cartoonist …
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Jarjum Stories
Jarjum Stories is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s books and storytelling. Jarjum [pronounced jah-jum] means children. Revisit childhood favourites …
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YIDAKI: Didjeridu and the Sound of Australia
Immerse yourself in the remarkable exhibition at Queensland Museum, built around the rhythm and song of yidaki (the instrument also known as ‘didjeridu’). …
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Davies Park Markets
Each Saturday, Brisbane locals in the know travel from far and wide to make their weekly pilgrimage to Davies Park Markets, West End. The …
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Jon Molvig: Maverick
The Queensland Art Gallery celebrates the life and work of one of Australia’s founding expressionist painters with the opening of Jon Molvig: Maverick …
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Human Libraries
A unique series of books are set to hit our bookshelves, and just like many of our collection items, they are available to …
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Lifeline Bookfest
Bookfest is back in Brisbane bringing over a million books to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre across 10 massive days – all …
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Antiquities Revealed
From the vaults of the Queensland Museum‘s collection, Antiquities Revealed showcases more than 200 iconic objects from ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilisations, …
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Acting & Musical Theatre Summer School
If you have a passion for acting, musical theatre or both, why not come and join Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University for an amazing …
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Spoken
Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages is a free thought-provoking exhibition about the survival and revival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. It’s impossible …
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Frosty Fun for Kids
Kids are invited to take part in activities inspired by the Antarctica and Shackleton Exhibition currently on show in Gallery 2 of the …
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Open Studio
The artist-in-residence learning program at the Queensland Art Gallery, Open Studio, is a brand new program that invites visitors to watch an Australian …
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‘WATER’ EXHIBITION GOMA
Audiences to the major ‘Water’ exhibition at GOMA will meet Snowman (1987/2017-19), safely preserved in the glass and metal confines of his industrial …
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Collective Markets
Embrace artisan culture at the Collective Markets every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at South Bank. Move away from the mainstream and enjoy searching …
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FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE
FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE is a variety night where drag, music, performance art, dance and visual art come together in celebration of community …
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Boiling Point
BOILING POINT is a marking point for these artists. We’ve hit our limit. Our country burns as we grow more ashamed of our …
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RAISE ‘EM UP
It’s beyond devastating to witness what’s been happening to this beautiful country. In the true spirit of art, creativity and community – The …
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Day of Survival
In acknowledgement of the losses faced within our communities and families and celebration of cultures that are more than 60 thousand years old. …
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BAND TOGETHER
The land, wildlife and people are hurting; so lets do something about it. BAND TOGETHER is a benefit show to raise funds to …
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Throw for Firies
Australia Day is the day we celebrate everything that it is to be Australian. Celebrate by throwing some steel at Lumber Punks to …
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RED CROSS BUSHFIRE APPEAL
12 bands, 12 hours. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards Australian Red Cross. The Evening lineup will include: Donny …
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Australia Day Sausage Sizzle
The Jetty Southbank is hosting an Australia Day Sausage Sizzle on the green! Classic sausage sizzle with grilled onions & all your favourite condiments at $5 EACH. …
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ROCKING OUT THE FIRES
Get involved with this wonderful free event with all proceeds to go to bushfire victims and animals. Featuring: Filthifier, Frog Box, V4VYLET, Scrappy …
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Medibank Feel Good Program 2020
The Medibank Feel Good Program is returning to South Bank and Queen’s Park this year. This series, Bollywood dance will be added to …
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Femmestomp
Catch three of Queensland’s best female artists, Billie Rose, El Cosgrove and Laura Frank at Femmestomp. With a shared genre of alt/country, these …
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David Suchet, Poirot & More
David Suchet makes his eagerly-awaited return to Australian stages in Poirot & More. A retrospective conversation with the man, the actor and his …
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IVEY’S ALL AGES FIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Impacted by the devastation and completely inspired by communities across the country supporting one another, Ivey wanted to do something. They hope you …
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Burnout 2020
Come join everyone at The Woolly Mammoth after work and do something to help the amazing volunteers who are looking after our injured …
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REIMAGINE BRISBANE
We’ll be hosting talks and forums from experts in a range of fields, from housing to transport to the arts to climate change …
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Opening Night Party
Join us for the Opening Celebrations of Metro Arts, with love – our love ode to the Old Broad that has supported the making …
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EPHEMERA
Light, sound and storytelling: Ephemera is a theatrical, 40-channel video installation celebrating the art, objects and ephemera that have inhabited Metro Arts, as …
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Giants Among Us
Played at Metro Arts, Giants Among Us is a sound and video installation that transforms inaccessible surfaces into urban playgrounds, illuminating public spaces …
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The Time of Light
For The Time of Light, Brisbane-based artist Courtney Coombs responds to the unique role of light in the Metro Arts galleries. Like many …
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Airspace
Ten local Artist-Run-Initiatives (ARIs) are taking up residence at Metro Arts! Step into level 3 for a snapshot of Brisbane’s local ARI, a …
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Yundi Li Sonata World Tour
The youngest juror of the International Chopin piano competition, Yundi Li is presenting in Brisbane. Hailed by over 10 million fans, Li is …
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Boyle and Waters in Leotard
Two of Queensland’s most fearless physical comedians, Neridah Waters and Bridget Boyle, are combining to form Boyle and Waters in LEOTARD at Metro …
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Blindboy Podcast
Blindboy, frontman of The Rubberbandits, is bringing his groundbreaking live podcast show to QPAC. His increased notability has allowed him to explore wider …
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Mothlight
Illuminated by a mere light bulb and buried within a labyrinth of strained plastic strands lies the Mothlight world: a constructed space within …
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The Last Hurrah Bar
Metro Arts presents The Last Hurrah Bar featuring nightly live performances. Grab a drink and swap stories with friends. Guest artists will serenade the …
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MI:WI Dance Theatre
MI:WI refers to the invisible ties that we have to our past and future, people and country. In this contemporary dance theatre work, …
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One Night Only Flavours of Queensland
Bacchus Restaurant presents Chefs Alastair McLeod & Matt Golinski with Massimo Speroni. Celebrating the flavours of Queensland for Rural Aid. The One Night …
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Lgbtiq+ Relationships
Join True Relationships & Reproductive Health and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (formally Queensland AIDS Council) for an evening event platforming the …
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Comedy Film Night
With the bushfire relief effort underway, Hired Goons are doing its part to support the Australian Red Cross with a comedy film night. …
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