The Best Free Things to Do in Brisbane This Month

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Concrete Playground
March 07, 2021
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    Deadly Threads: Where Did You Get That Shirt?

    Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, August 15, 2021

    State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

    More than 190 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-designed singlets, t-shirts, polo shirts and jerseys are on display at the State Library of Queensland.

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    Lumen

    Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, August 1, 2021

    White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

    The Chippendale gallery exhibited more than 30 luminous works.

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    William Yang: Seeing and Being Seen

    Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, August 22, 2021

    Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane

    This five-month exhibition features more than 250 works by the acclaimed photographer and performance artist, spanning his five-decade career.

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    Endless Summer

    Thursday, March 25 - Monday, May 3, 2021

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    Keep the warm weather vibes going with spritzes and seafood by the river.

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    Big City Barbecue

    Friday, March 26, 2021

    King George Square, Brisbane

    Finish off your Friday with bratwurst, burgers and beverages in King George Square.

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    Pups and Pies

    Sunday, March 28, 2021

    Pie Town, West End

    A pie-fuelled party where your pupper can grab a slice, too.

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    South City Square Autumn Pop-Up Markets

    Sunday, March 28, 2021

    South City Square, Woolloongabba

    You'll feel like you're wandering around a European-style market hall at this inner east mix of stalls and food trucks.

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    Curious Conversations

    Saturday, March 13, 2021, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Saturday, March 20, 2021 and Thursday, March 25, 2021 

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Hosted by lauded Aussie journalist Benjamin Law, this free talk series will have you thinking outside the box.

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    Ben & Jerry's Easter Hunt 2021

    Thursday, March 18 - Tuesday, April 6, 2021

    Online

    The ice cream giant is giving away 50,000 free scoops across Australia and New Zealand.

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    Brisbane's Biggest Clothing Garage Sale 2021

    Saturday, March 20, 2021, Saturday, April 17, 2021 and Saturday, May 29, 2021 

    Bizzell's Garage, Paddington

    Head to Paddington for a huge treasure trove of vintage finds.

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    Jazz Thursdays 2021

    Thursday, March 18, 2021

    The Walrus Club, Toowong

    Smooth whiskey and silky tunes.

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    Park Vibes 2021

    Saturday, March 20, 2021

    Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine

    Food trucks, brews, live tunes and fireworks, all in Brisbane's north.

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    Gigs & Picnics 2021

    Saturday, March 27, 2021, Saturday, April 24, 2021, Saturday, May 29, 2021 and Saturday, June 26, 2021 

    Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

    Food trucks and free music in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

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    Gin and Tonic Garden Party

    Sunday, March 14, 2021, Sunday, March 21, 2021 and Sunday, March 28, 2021 

    Byblos Portside, Hamilton

    Sip G&Ts by the river every Sunday in March.

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    Beyond the Sand Art Festival

    Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 21, 2021

    The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise

    Large-scale artworks, installations and sand sculptures are taking over Surfers Paradise.

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    Milton Markets: Autumn Seasonal Flavours — Green Edition

    Sunday, March 21, 2021

    Milton Markets, Milton

    This weekly westside shopping gathering is throwing an eco-friendly autumn shindig.

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    The Wickham's 135th Birthday Week

    Monday, March 8 - Sunday, March 14, 2021

    The Wickham, Fortitude Valley

    Celebrate the Fortitude Valley pub's big occasion with drinks, drag, DJs and hanging out in the beer garden.

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    Toto's 'Africa' Appreciation Night 2021

    Wednesday, March 24, 2021

    Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

    Hear the drums echoing over and over again.

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    Plant Empire Autumn Market 2021

    Sunday, March 7, 2021

    Plant Empire, Yeerongpilly

    Slinging greenery, pots, ceramics, crafts and more.

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    Tammy Law: Fractured Dreams & Indefinite Scars

    Friday, February 5 - Sunday, April 18, 2021

    Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

    The Museum of Brisbane's latest exhibition explores forced migration and intergenerational trauma.

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    Mardi Gras Celebrations at Toombul

    Thursday, February 18 - Sunday, March 14, 2021

    Toombul Shopping Centre, Nundah

    Step into a room filled with mirror balls and play drag queen bingo.

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    Valley Laneway Markets 2021

    Saturday, February 20, 2021, Saturday, March 6, 2021, Saturday, March 20, 2021 and Saturday, April 3, 2021 

    Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley

    Browse your way through Fortitude Valley's laneways twice a month.

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    World Science Festival Brisbane 2021

    Wednesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 28, 2021

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    New York's science extravaganza returns to Brisbane.

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    Rave

    Saturday, January 30 - Wednesday, March 10, 2021

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    GOMA's latest free cinema program will have you dancing in the aisles.

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    Feel Good Program 2021

    Monday, January 25 - Saturday, March 27, 2021

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    Everything is better when it's free — especially exercise.

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    Yoga in the Park 2021

    Saturday, January 23, 2021

    Waterfront Park, Newstead

    Salute the sun first thing on a Saturday morning.

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    Barks & Brews 2021

    Sunday, January 24, 2021, Sunday, February 28, 2021, Sunday, March 28, 2021 and Sunday, April 25, 2021 

    The Brightside, Brisbane

    Take your dog for a drink at The Brightside.

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    Cut Copy: Brisbane Music Posters 1977–87

    Monday, September 28, 2020 - Sunday, May 9, 2021

    State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

    Peer at artwork from Brisbane's live music history.

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    Brisbane Record Fair 2021

    Saturday, January 16, 2021, Saturday, February 13, 2021 and Saturday, March 13, 2021 

    Aspley Central, Aspley

    Flick through thousands of LPs and 45s.

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    Curiocity Brisbane 2021

    Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 28, 2021

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    Interactive installations are popping up all around town at this city-wide art fest.

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    Unfinished Business: The Art of Gordon Bennett

    Saturday, November 7, 2020 - Sunday, March 21, 2021

    Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane

    This QAGOMA exhibition features both familiar and unseen works by the famed Queensland artist.

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    Motorcycles On Screen

    Saturday, November 28, 2020 - Sunday, April 25, 2021

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Get revved up with these classic and recent motorbike flicks.

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    Sunny Side Up

    Monday, November 30, 2020 - Sunday, April 18, 2021

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    This new outdoor exhibition splashes artworks about Brisbane across the city's public spaces.

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    Bauhaus Now

    Friday, September 18, 2020 - Sunday, April 18, 2021

    Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

    Survey the work of an influential German art school — and the designs it inspired.

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    Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now

    Friday, November 13, 2020 - Sunday, July 4, 2021

    National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

    This summer, catch the NGA's blockbuster exhibition that's bringing women into the spotlight.

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