Sarah Ward

Name: Pixar Film Festival
Start: 2021-09-18
End: 2021-10-03
Location: Australia

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

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Melburnians Who Visited Highpoint Shopping Centre in a Three-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate

Four new cases have been identified in the city's northern suburbs.

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Event
Iranian Film Festival 2021

Thu, 27 May - Wed, 2 Jun 2021
The Elizabeth Picture Theatre, Brisbane City

This year's lineup spans 17 features, including winners from the Venice and Sundance film fests.

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Iranian Film Festival 2021

Thu, 3 Jun - Wed, 9 Jun 2021
Cinema Nova, Carlton

This year's lineup spans 17 features, including winners from the Venice and Sundance film fests.

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Iranian Film Festival 2021

Thu, 10 Jun - Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Dendy Newtown, Newtown

This year's lineup spans 17 features, including winners from the Venice and Sundance film fests.

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King of the Wing Festival

Tue, 1 Jun - Sun, 1 Aug 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Tuck into ten different flavours during this two-month fest.

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King of the Wing Festival

Tue, 1 Jun - Sun, 1 Aug 2021
El Camino Cantina Fitzroy, Fitzroy

Tuck into ten different flavours during this two-month fest.

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King of the Wing Festival

Tue, 1 Jun - Sun, 1 Aug 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Tuck into ten different flavours during this two-month fest.

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News
This Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits

Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.

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Nine Lives Festival 2022

Sat, 5 Mar, 2022
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Returning after a successful 2019 debut, this huge day-long block party is once again taking over The Tivoli.

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MELT Portrait Prize 2021

Thu, 20 May - Sun, 13 Jun 2021
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

A pivotal part of Brisbane Powerhouse's queer arts and culture festival, this vibrant exhibition celebrates LGBTIQ+ heroes.

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Event
Gnocchi Night

Tue, 25 May, 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Pick between six types of pillowy potato parcels, including a gnocchi burrata fountain — and gnocchi churro bites for dessert.

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Gnocchi Night

Tue, 25 May, 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Pick between six types of pillowy potato parcels, including a gnocchi burrata fountain — and gnocchi churro bites for dessert.

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My Chemical Romance Is Heading to Australia in 2022 for Their First Local Shows in a Decade

Grab your eyeliner and prepare to relive your teenage emo years.

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'Nine Perfect Strangers' Will Stream Its Byron Bay-Shot Thrills Via Amazon Later This Year

Starring Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon and Luke Evans, it's the latest series from the team behind 'Big Little Lies' and 'The Undoing'.

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Melbourne's New Dining Initiative Will Give You Up to $100 Off Meals in the City From June 11

The 'Melbourne Money' scheme will offer 20 percent rebates on dining in the CBD, Chinatown, Lygon Street, Docklands, North Melbourne, Kensington and Southbank.

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Event
Italian Yum Cha

Multiple single dates
The Grand, Richmond

Work your way through bite-sized portions of Italian deliciousness — with chopsticks.

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The Final Season of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Has Just Dropped Its Cool Cool Cool First Teaser Trailer

The hit sitcom will wrap up this year with its eighth season.

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Sweet As - Brisbane Dessert Festival 2023

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023
Musgrave Park, West End

If it's a sweet treat, it'll be on offer at Brisbane's dedicated dessert festival.

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The 'Friends' Reunion Special Will Be There for You on Binge Next Week

The show's original cast reunites for this one-off celebration, which will be available to watch in Australia on Thursday, May 27.

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W Brisbane Is Pouring a New Cocktail Menu From the Team Behind One of London's Top Bars

You can't currently head to the UK to sip Oriole Bar's drinks — but you can enjoy this 15-cocktail menu without leaving Brisbane.

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