Sarah Ward

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.

Event
The Addams Family

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This animated all-ages film trades in generic storylines and bad jokes that don't do its weird and wonderful family any justice.

{"id":754219,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"The Addams Family","description":"This animated all-ages film trades in generic storylines and bad jokes that don't do its weird and wonderful family any justice. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Addams-Family_2019_Universal_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Addams-Family_2019_Universal_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-addams-family-4","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Addams-Family_2019_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Addams Family"}]}
Event
Matisse & Picasso

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Mon, 13 Apr 2020
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

The famous artists will feature in the National Gallery of Australia's latest exhibition.

Buy Tickets

{"id":752149,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 13 Dec 2019 - Mon, 13 Apr 2020\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ENational Gallery of Australia, Parkes\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Matisse & Picasso","description":"The famous artists will feature in the National Gallery of Australia's latest exhibition.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-3-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-3.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/matisse-picasso","latitude":"-35.300631","longitude":"149.136837","address":" Parkes Place East, Parkes","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/nga.gov.au\/exhibitions\/default.cfm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-3.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-1.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-9.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-8.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-7.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-5.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-6.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-4.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-2.jpeg","alt":"Matisse & Picasso"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/matisse-picasso-national-gallery-australia-2019-installation-supplied-6.jpeg","alt":""}]}
Event
Dreamgun: Film Reads — CANCELLED

Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

A group of comedians will read through iconic film scripts — in an hour, while making jokes.

Buy Tickets

{"id":754004,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 21 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EBrisbane Powerhouse, New Farm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Dreamgun: Film Reads \u2014 CANCELLED","description":"A group of comedians will read through iconic film scripts \u2014 in an hour, while making jokes.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Lion-King-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Lion-King.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/dreamgun-film-reads","latitude":"-27.468188","longitude":"153.053337","address":"119 Lamington Street, New Farm","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/brisbanepowerhouse.org\/whats-on\/event\/dreamgun\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/The-Lion-King.jpg","alt":"Dreamgun: Film Reads \u2014 CANCELLED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Harry-Potter.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
West End Natural Wine Fair

Sat, 7 Dec, 2019
Bottleshop Carrington West End, West End

Learn about — and taste — natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan wines.

{"id":753991,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 7 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EBottleshop Carrington West End, West End\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"West End Natural Wine Fair","description":"Learn about \u2014 and taste \u2014 natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan wines.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wine-glass-tasting-cheers-stock-unsplash-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wine-glass-tasting-cheers-stock-unsplash.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/west-end-natural-wine-fair","latitude":"-27.48252939999999","longitude":"153.0067623","address":"75 Hardgrave Road, West End","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wine-glass-tasting-cheers-stock-unsplash.jpeg","alt":"West End Natural Wine Fair"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wine_bottles_unsplash_hermes-rivera.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
The Wild Goose Lake

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.

{"id":754927,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ESelect cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"The Wild Goose Lake","description":"Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MIFF_The-Wild-Goose-Lake_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MIFF_The-Wild-Goose-Lake_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-wild-goose-lake-3","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":", Various locations","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MIFF_The-Wild-Goose-Lake_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Wild Goose Lake"}]}
Event
Cheers and Beers

Fri, 6 Dec, 2019
The Fox Hotel, South Brisbane

Party in the street with DJs, pop-up bars and a taco station.

{"id":753978,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 6 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EThe Fox Hotel, South Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Cheers and Beers","description":"Party in the street with DJs, pop-up bars and a taco station.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Fox-Hotel_FB-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Fox-Hotel_FB.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/cheers-and-beers","latitude":"-27.4745421","longitude":"153.0174269","address":"Corner Melbourne & Hope Streets, South Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Fox-Hotel_FB.jpg","alt":"Cheers and Beers"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-fox-hotel-rooftop.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer

Craig's fifth stint as Bond will see him battling a new villain played by Oscar-winner Rami Malek.

{"id":753846,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer","description":"Craig's fifth stint as Bond will see him battling a new villain played by Oscar-winner Rami Malek.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_01_Universal_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_01_Universal_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/arts-entertainment\/no-time-to-die-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_01_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_04_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_02_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No-Time-to-Die_trailer-1_03_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer"}]}
Event
Festivus Seinfeld Trivia Night 2019

Wed, 11 Dec and Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Get ready to air some grievances and perform a few feats of strength.

Buy Tickets

{"id":753776,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EWed, 11 Dec and Thu, 12 Dec 2019 \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious Brisbane venues, Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Festivus Seinfeld Trivia Night 2019","description":"Get ready to air some grievances and perform a few feats of strength.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seinfeld-Festivus-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seinfeld-Festivus.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/festivus-seinfeld-trivia-night-2019","latitude":"-27.4689443","longitude":"153.0234109","address":", Brisbane","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manvsbeartrivia.com\/?fbclid=IwAR20DfmBogjn5oghklYA3VauzoZiPmBSiKHE8Ut5RxQuKlibt7vIYUHaWvs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seinfeld-Festivus.jpg","alt":"Festivus Seinfeld Trivia Night 2019"}]}
News
The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here

It'll be only the second Marvel Cinematic Universe film focused solely on a female character.

{"id":753669,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here","description":"It'll be only the second Marvel Cinematic Universe film focused solely on a female character.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Black-Widow_teaser-trailer_screenshot_03-copy-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Black-Widow_teaser-trailer_screenshot_03-copy.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/arts-entertainment\/black-widow-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Black-Widow_teaser-trailer_screenshot_03-copy.jpg","alt":"The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Black-Widow_teaser-trailer_screenshot_01-copy.jpg","alt":"The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Black-Widow_teaser-trailer_screenshot_02-copy.jpg","alt":"The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here"}]}
News
Channing Tatum's 'Magic Mike Live' Show Is Coming to Australia So You Can Relive the Movie IRL

The Hollywood star won't be on stage — but a troupe of other male dancers will be stripping up a storm in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth

{"id":753617,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Channing Tatum's 'Magic Mike Live' Show Is Coming to Australia So You Can Relive the Movie IRL","description":"The Hollywood star won't be on stage \u2014 but a troupe of other male dancers will be stripping up a storm in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Magic_Mike_Stage_Shots-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Magic_Mike_Stage_Shots-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/arts-entertainment\/magic-mike-live","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Magic_Mike_Stage_Shots-supplied.jpg","alt":"Channing Tatum's 'Magic Mike Live' Show Is Coming to Australia So You Can Relive the Movie IRL"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MML_SetUps\u00a9JerryMetellus-magicmikelive.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Ghibli Films

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute.

Buy Tickets

{"id":753593,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 5 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EDendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Ghibli Films","description":"Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/MY-NEIGHBOR-TOTORO-STILL-copy-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/MY-NEIGHBOR-TOTORO-STILL-copy.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/ghibli-films","latitude":"-27.4944374","longitude":"153.05874800000004","address":"300 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dendy.com.au\/events\/ghibli-films\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/MY-NEIGHBOR-TOTORO-STILL-copy.jpg","alt":"Ghibli Films"}]}
Event
City Record Fair

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
King George Square, Brisbane

Search for vinyl in King George Square.

{"id":753577,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 21 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EKing George Square, Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"City Record Fair","description":"Search for vinyl in King George Square.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/King-George-Square_Brisbane-Twilight-Markets_Brisbane-City-Council_Flickr-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/King-George-Square_Brisbane-Twilight-Markets_Brisbane-City-Council_Flickr.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/city-record-fair","latitude":"-27.4684182","longitude":"153.0241399","address":", Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/King-George-Square_Brisbane-Twilight-Markets_Brisbane-City-Council_Flickr.jpg","alt":"City Record Fair"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/records-unsplash-yanko-peyankov.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Kayak Eco Adventure Tours

Sun, 8 Dec, 2019
New Farm Park River Hub, New Farm

Paddle along the Brisbane River from New Farm's new river hub.

Buy Tickets

{"id":753560,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESun, 8 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ENew Farm Park River Hub, New Farm\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Kayak Eco Adventure Tours","description":"Paddle along the Brisbane River from New Farm's new river hub.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/New-Farm-Park\u2019s-River-Hub_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/New-Farm-Park\u2019s-River-Hub_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/kayak-eco-adventures","latitude":"-27.469561","longitude":"153.054213","address":" New Farm Park, New Farm","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/vertecadventure.com.au\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/New-Farm-Park\u2019s-River-Hub_supplied.jpg","alt":"Kayak Eco Adventure Tours"}]}
Event
Mountain Goat Valley Crawl 2020

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Brisbane's huge — and free — multi-venue music festival is back.

{"id":753515,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 15 Feb, 2020\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious Brisbane venues, Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Mountain Goat Valley Crawl 2020","description":"Brisbane's huge \u2014 and free \u2014 multi-venue music festival is back.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/The-Mountain-Goat-Valley-Crawl_The-Foundry_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/The-Mountain-Goat-Valley-Crawl_The-Foundry_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/mountain-goat-valley-crawl-2020","latitude":"-27.4689443","longitude":"153.0234109","address":", Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/The-Mountain-Goat-Valley-Crawl_The-Foundry_supplied.jpg","alt":"Mountain Goat Valley Crawl 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/The-Brightside_FB.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Greenhouse Christmas Plant Sale

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019
VEND Virginia, Virginia

Pick up festive greenery bargains in Brisbane's north.

{"id":753487,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 14 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVEND Virginia, Virginia\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Greenhouse Christmas Plant Sale","description":"Pick up festive greenery bargains in Brisbane's north.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/VEND_plant-sale_FB-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/VEND_plant-sale_FB.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/greenhouse-christmas-plant-sale","latitude":"-27.378382","longitude":"153.06256689999998","address":"1768 Sandgate Road, Virginia","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/VEND_plant-sale_FB.jpg","alt":"Greenhouse Christmas Plant Sale"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/succulents-plants-unsplash-milada-vigerova.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Summertime Drinks

Fri, 6 Dec 2019, Fri, 13 Dec 2019 and Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Treasury Casino, Brisbane

A weekly outdoor party filled with beers and cocktails — in a CBD park.

{"id":753359,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 6 Dec 2019, Fri, 13 Dec 2019 and Fri, 20 Dec 2019 \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ETreasury Casino, Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Summertime Drinks","description":"A weekly outdoor party filled with beers and cocktails \u2014 in a CBD park.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Summertime-Drinks_Treasury_FB-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Summertime-Drinks_Treasury_FB.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/summertime-drinks-2019","latitude":"-27.4673493","longitude":"153.0282094","address":"Queen Street, Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Summertime-Drinks_Treasury_FB.jpg","alt":"Summertime Drinks"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Summertime-Drinks_treasury_02_FB.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Water — POSTPONED

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 - Sun, 26 Apr 2020
GOMA, South Brisbane

Climb through a gymnastic sculpture, step over 100 tonnes of rock that recreates an Icelandic stream and see a real snowman.

Buy Tickets

{"id":753339,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 7 Dec 2019 - Sun, 26 Apr 2020\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EGOMA, South Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED","description":"Climb through a gymnastic sculpture, step over 100 tonnes of rock that recreates an Icelandic stream and see a real snowman.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_snowman_jruckli_OpeningWeekend_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_snowman_jruckli_OpeningWeekend_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/water","latitude":"-27.470649","longitude":"153.01704599999994","address":" Stanley Place, South Brisbane","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/qagoma.qtix.com.au\/eventseatblockprices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_snowman_jruckli_OpeningWeekend_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191202_ccallistemon_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191205_nharth_078_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191205_nharth_196_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191204_nharth_023_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Harvest_20140626_msherwood_020_supplied.jpg","alt":"Water \u2014 POSTPONED"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191204_nharth_053_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191206_nharth_004_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Burpengary Big Splash

Sat, 7 Dec, 2019
Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre, Burpengary

Splash around — or check out the mini ice cream festival.

{"id":753319,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 7 Dec, 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EBurpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre, Burpengary\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Burpengary Big Splash","description":"Splash around \u2014 or check out the mini ice cream festival.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Burpengary-Big-Splash_FB-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Burpengary-Big-Splash_FB.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/burpengary-big-splash","latitude":"-27.1309624","longitude":"152.97172769999997","address":"1 Aquatic Centre Drive, Burpengary","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Burpengary-Big-Splash_FB.jpg","alt":"Burpengary Big Splash"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Burpengary-Regional-Aquatic-Leisure-Centre_FB.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Christmas Cocktails at Piano Bar

Wed, 27 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2019
Piano Bar by Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane

Get festive with a chocolate and cinnamon cocktail under this glittering chandelier

{"id":753308,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EWed, 27 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2019\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EPiano Bar by Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Christmas Cocktails at Piano Bar","description":"Get festive with a chocolate and cinnamon cocktail under this glittering chandelier","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emporium-Piano-Bar_1_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emporium-Piano-Bar_1_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/christmas-cocktails-at-piano-bar","latitude":"-27.48134629999999","longitude":"153.02319080000007","address":"267 Grey Street, South Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Emporium-Piano-Bar_1_supplied.jpg","alt":"Christmas Cocktails at Piano Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas-Cocktails-at-Emporium-Hotel-South-Bank_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
RSPCA Queensland Pop-Up Adoption Drive 2020

Sat, 18 Jan, 2020
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Spend a day surrounded by pups and kits.

{"id":753304,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 18 Jan, 2020\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EBrisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"RSPCA Queensland Pop-Up Adoption Drive 2020","description":"Spend a day surrounded by pups and kits.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/puppy-header-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/puppy-header.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/rspca-queensland-pop-up-adoption-drive-2020","latitude":"-27.4767954","longitude":"153.0176709","address":"Merivale Street, South Brisbane","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/puppy-header.jpg","alt":"RSPCA Queensland Pop-Up Adoption Drive 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Dog-and-cat-unsplash.jpg","alt":""}]}