The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week Under $20
You don't have to spend your salary to enjoy this city.
Getting out and about in Brisbane is, at a glance, an expensive escapade — the cost of a stadium show regularly hits us for six. But if you do a little research, you'll unearth quite the cornucopia of affordable events, from film screenings to exhibitions, outdoor markets to parties. All under $20, these top quality events won't exactly empty your wallet. One cheeky lobster will gain you entry to some exceptional culture, so spend your money wisely and get amongst it.
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Amalia Pica: please open hurry
Saturday, November 18, 2017 - Saturday, March 10, 2018
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley
Turning chimpanzee communication — between themselves, and with other species — into art.
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Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures
Saturday, October 14, 2017 - Monday, January 29, 2018
Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth
The Art Gallery of WA's exhibition celebrating the too-brief career of local boy Heath Ledger.
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Brooke Ferguson: Work-Shy
Saturday, November 18 - Saturday, December 2, 2017
Boxcopy, Brisbane
The Brisbane artist reflects upon her experiences as an emerging creative in her latest exhibition.
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The Churchie National Emerging Art Prize
Saturday, November 11 - Sunday, December 17, 2017
QUT Art Museum, Brisbane
Scope out the best up-and-coming artistic talents at QUT's annual showcase.
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A Very Laneway Christmas
Wednesday, November 15 - Saturday, December 23, 2017
Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley
Shop, eat and enjoy live music as two Fortitude Valley laneways get festive.
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The University of Queensland National Self-Portrait Prize 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017 - Sunday, February 18, 2018
UQ Art Museum, St Lucia
UQ's biennial competition pays tribute to the original selfies.
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Outta Tune - Gig Posters from Another Realm
Friday, November 17, 2017
Church Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Pay tribute to art, music and movies in this exhibition of gig posters for fictitious film bands.
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Goldin+Senneby: Standard Length of a Miracle (The Bootleg)
Saturday, November 18, 2017 - Saturday, March 10, 2018
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley
The artist duo brings their latest retrospective to Brisbane as bootlegs and replicas.
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Spring Hill Summer Nights
Friday, November 17, 2017 - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Two Donkeys, Spring Hill
Two Donkeys is serving up tunes, drinks and food across their new summer series.
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Queensland Beer Week 2017
Thursday, November 16 - Saturday, November 25, 2017
Various locations, Sydney
The annual event kicks off with a four-day launch festival, plus a range of events out of town.
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Our Collection: Journeys into the Asia-Pacific
Friday, November 3, 2017 - Sunday, May 20, 2018
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
The Museum of Brisbane journeys through their collection with an exhibition of travel-inspired pieces.
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Ben Ely: SHOWTIME!
Tuesday, November 7 - Sunday, December 3, 2017
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
The Regurgitator musician returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with his new performance-fuelled exhibition.
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Moonlight Markets
Friday, November 3, 2017
Old Petrie Town, Whiteside
Browse and buy under the stars every Friday evening.
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Puppet People: A Snapshot of Australian Puppetry
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - Saturday, January 27, 2018
QPAC, South Bank
From Punch and Judy to modern marionettes.
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Sculpture in the Vineyards
Saturday, October 28 - Sunday, December 3, 2017
Various locations around the Hunter Valley
This arts and cultural festival brings together art, food and, of course, wine in the Hunter Valley.
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Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of a Rainbow
Saturday, November 4, 2017 - Sunday, February 11, 2018
GOMA, South Brisbane
Go dotty with more than 70 pieces from the Japanese artist's seven-decade career.
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Limitless Horizon: Vertical Perspective
Saturday, August 26, 2017 - Sunday, March 25, 2018
GOMA, South Brisbane
GOMA's latest exhibition explores the world from the vertical perspective.
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The Salon Electric
Friday, August 25, 2017 - Sunday, February 11, 2018
State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane
A celebration of Brisbane's neon past brightens up the State Library of Queensland.
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Milton Markets
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Milton Markets, Milton
This weekly westside shopping gathering is worth getting up early for.
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100% Brisbane
Friday, July 15, 2016 - Monday, July 15, 2019
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
A semi-permanent interactive exhibition that holds a mirror to Brisbanites.