News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including Big Gay Day's move to spring, Lizzo's Australian tour and street art around the city.

News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Brisbane's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
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Arts & Entertainment
The Wickham's Beloved Big Gay Day Street Festival Is Moving to October in 2023
Due to scheduling conflicts, the queer party has shifted dates — but Little Gay Day will pop up at the end of April in the interim.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under
As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
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Food & Drink
Save the Date: Pinot Palooza Is Returning to Its Spring Timing for Its 2023 East Coast Tour
Australia's pinot parties are back, hitting up Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in October.
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Food & Drink
Now Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene
Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.
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Food & Drink
Viral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to the Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking
The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.
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Arts & Entertainment
Brisbane Street Art Festival Is Back for 2023 with Another Year of Stunning Murals Around the City
Get ready for huge murals and street art splashed everywhere from South Bank and Howard Smith Wharves to the Queen Street Mall and Northshore Hamilton.
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Arts & Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil's First Show on Ice Down Under Has Added a Heap of Extra Dates to Its 2023 Tour
Touring over winter, this combination of trapeze, juggling, aerial acrobatics, figure skating and extreme skating on ice was always going to prove popular.
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Food & Drink
Paniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023
Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.