Calling all architecture fans, folks keen to explore another side of Brisbane and just anyone who likes to peek behind closed doors. While Open House Brisbane isn't taking place physically in its usual guise in 2020, it is launching a new year-round tour and cultural experience program called Brisbane Open. That means that, even when Open House can't take Brisbanites through 100-plus buildings around town in the condensed space of one weekend, it can still showcase the city's buildings and structures, let you peer beyond their facades, and welcome you into nooks and crannies that aren't usually open to the public — and on an ongoing basis, too. These are paid activities, but they'll obviously still help you wander around and discover more about this fine city of ours. Fancy a walking tour of Paddington? That's on the agenda, and will showcase the area's cultural and architecture highlights. Prefer a jaunt over to Straddie to take a squiz at some island properties? Yes, you can do that as well. Also on offer across various dates (and at various prices per event): a mosey down Ann Street and a look inside the Masonic United Grand Lodge, a stint searching for old signs in Burnett Lane, climbing up to the CBD's forgotten rooftops, learning all there is to know about the history of Fortitude Valley and exploring Woolloongabba. [caption id="attachment_779613" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Malcolm Middleton[/caption] Brisbane Open currently has events scheduled from Sunday, August 23–Saturday, October 17 — with more to be added as part of its year-round program. Head to its website for details and bookings. Top image: Christopher Fredrick Jones.
Roll up, roll up — but not to the place that's usually filled with carnival-themed antics at this time of year. We all know that the Ekka isn't happening as normal in 2020 but, over at Kangaroo Point, Sea Legs Brewing Co is getting in on the show-themed action. Head there, and you can also sip dry-hopped strawberry sour that goes by the name 'Sideshow Alley'. Also on offer at the inner-city brewery's three-day festivities: a heap of food, such as dagwood dogs, loaded fries, churros, burger and wings; and, unsurprisingly, fewer people than you'd usually find at the showgrounds in a normal year. If that sounds like your ideal way to get into the spirit of show season — even without the show — drop by from midday daily between Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 16. That includes the Ekka public holiday, should you be in need of a watering hole to while away your day off. Sea Legs Brewing Co's Ekka-ish Long Weekend celebrations run from Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 16.
If you live your life a quarter-mile at a time, then you'll want to travel a few of them for Dendy Coorparoo's latest movie festival. In the kind of film frenzy we could all use right now, the eastside picture palace will be screening seven flicks from the Fast & Furious franchise over four days. From Thursday, August 20–Sunday, August 23, prepare to rev up your excitement — with the movie that started it all, plus the high-octane cinema spectacle's fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth instalments, and its recent spinoff as well. If you've mixed up the franchise's many titles featuring the words 'fast' and/or 'furious', here's what you're in for: 2001's The Fast and the Furious (aka Point Break with vehicles), 2009's Fast & Furious (now with more heists and spying), 2011's Fast Five (the one where The Rock joins the fun), 2013's Fast & Furious 6 (featuring a back-from-the-dead favourite), 2015's Furious 7 (otherwise known as "hey, let's throw Jason Statham into the mix as well"), 2017's The Fate of the Furious (with added Charlize Theron) and 2019's Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (aka the movie that was always going to eventuate). Bringing your family, whether they're related by blood or they're the friends you consider as close as kin, seems like a fitting thing to do. You'll have to buy your tickets separately per film, though — so it's up to you whether you strap in for just a movie or two, or ride out the whole thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeKBMdYaM3U Dendy Coorparoo's Fast & Furious Fest runs from Thursday, August 20–Sunday, August 23.
Painting a plaster figurine isn't just for kids. Sure, Carina's Plaster Fun House usually caters for bright and creative young minds — but, from 5.30–9pm on Saturday, August 8, it's hosting an Adult Plaster Painting Night. On the agenda: an evening where you and your mates can get crafty, make something you can treasure and likely feel mighty nostaligic. Pick from over 100 pieces on offer, get into the arty spirit and see what you can whip up. You'll have your own multi-coloured animal, cartoon character or motivational plaque in no time. When else will you get to paint a plaster figurine with glitter? Or possibly win a lucky door prize, too? You'll also tuck into snacks, dinner, dessert and a drink — all of which are included in your $20 ticket. [caption id="attachment_648988" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Plaster Fun House in Belmont Brisbane[/caption] Plaster Fun House Brisbane East's Adult Plaster Painting Night takes place from 5.30–9pm on Saturday, August 8.
Gone are the days when a Sizzler seemingly sat in every second suburb, tempting Brisbanites with its all-you-can-eat buffet — and, let's admit it, with the real drawcard that is the chain's delicious cheese toast. Over the past few years, the company has downsized in a big way. But, at the few local stores that still exist, that favourite dish is still on the menu. On Saturday, August 1, it's the star of the show, in fact. Sizzler knows how much everyone loves its pecorino-slathered grilled bread, and it's eager to help support local community groups, so it is combining the two at Cheese Toast for a Cause. Head on in between 11am–3pm and you'll score yourself some free cheese toast without needing to buy a meal or take a trip to the salad bar — which means you might have some spare gold coins to donate to worthy organisations. If you're wondering where you can find a Sizzler these days, you'll need to head down to Loganholme or up to Caboolture. For those further afield on Saturday, stores also still exist at Mermaid Beach, Maroochydore and Toowoomba. Cheese Toast for a Cause takes place from 11am–3pm on Saturday, August 1 at all Sizzler stores in Queensland. Images: Sizzler.
There are two major joys to a good whodunnit: the puzzle and the journey. Whichever intriguing narrative is being thrust their way, audiences want to sleuth along with the characters, piecing clues together in their heads. They want to enjoy each and every one of the story's many ins, outs, twists and turns as all the details unravel, too. The greats of the genre, both on the page and the screen, understand this. It's what made Agatha Christie the queen of suspense, and what kept viewers glued to the screen during 2019's stellar mystery flick Knives Out. The makers of The Translators get this concept as well, and embrace it heartily. In fact, writer/director Régis Roinsard (Populaire) and his co-scribes Romain Compingt and Daniel Presley go a little heavy on convoluted minutiae and attempts to keep everyone guessing, but still mostly serve up an entertaining thriller. The Translators' premise is killer — in a film that doesn't shy away from a body count, but is actually more concerned with stolen pages from the yet-to-be-released last book in the bestselling The Man Who Did Not Want to Die series. The latest novel has only been seen by its secretive author, who refuses to reveal his identity to the world; arrogant French publisher Eric Angstrom (Lambert Wilson, The Odyssey), who made his entire fortune by releasing the first two hit instalments; and the nine translators the latter has assembled to prepare the text in multiple languages for a simultaneous worldwide debut. The enlisted team of experts are only being given 20 pages at a time, however, and they're all living and working in a lavish, highly secure, internet-free and heavily guarded underground bunker beneath a remote chateau for the duration of their two-month contract. Accordingly, when Angstrom receives an email threatening to leak the new book unless a huge ransom is paid, he's both perplexed and angry. Fleshing out its main players isn't high among The Translators' priorities, with Angstrom a cookie-cutter publishing sleaze and his sequestered translators all fitting clearcut types. The Lisbeth Salander-esque Portuguese twenty-something Telma (Maria Leite) arouses immediate suspicion, for example, while Italian Dario (Riccardo Scarmarcio, John Wick: Chapter 2) is dashing and enigmatic, German Ingrid (Anna-Maria Sturm) is a stickler for procedure and Chinese employee Chen (Frédéric Chau) always takes a practical approach. The film attempts to be a tad more furtive about Katerina (Olga Kurylenko, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote), a Russian who purposely dresses to resemble the fated heroine in the book the group is working on, and Englishman Alex (Alex Lawther, The End of the F***ing World), who is noticeably young — but casting choices, with the two ranking among the film's most recognisable faces, already tell the audience that these characters will stand out. Including beleaguered mother Helene (Sidse Babett Knudsen, In Fabric), stuttering Spaniard Javier (Edouardo Noriega) and cynical Greek Konstantinos (Manolis Mavromatakis), The Translators treats everyone on-screen like pawns, all in service of its twisty mystery. That's standard for the genre, though — if you're going to quickly strip a group of suspects down to their underlying motives in intriguingly heightened circumstances, it often helps if there's not too much padding on top. And while that whole tactic is glaringly apparent here, The Translators endeavours to keep proceedings humming along by zipping between new developments at a frantic pace. The movie takes time to establish its concept, naturally, and to explain everything that's relevant about the locked-in situation its titular figures find themselves in (complete with tours of gleaming subterranean pools and bowling alleys). After the groundwork has been laid, it then hurtles forward like someone furiously thumbing through an airport novel. At times, it gets a little too carried away with the exaggerated drip-fed clues, surprise reveals and reversals, but this is still a slick, swift-moving affair that ticks all the whodunnit basics. Sometimes, and usually entertainingly so, it navigates through plenty of heist flick staples as well. As a result, The Translators is understandably a story and style-driven film rather than an actor showpiece; however Roinsard has amassed a considerable group of talent. Ensuring that a mystery's characters demand the audience's attention, even if they're little more than archetypes, is another crucial aspect of the genre — and, thanks to the convincingly slimy Wilson, the slippery Lawther and the melodramatic Kurylenko especially, that's achieved. Also generally hitting the spot while remaining as overt as possible: the movie's contemplation of art versus commerce, and of literary fandom. Nothing new is spouted or revealed, particularly given the obsessiveness that some books garner in real life, but tussling with these ideas gives the feature a bit of extra bite nonetheless. That doesn't make The Translators an overly memorable whodunnit, but that's the thing with page-turners and their filmic equivalent — if you enjoy the game and the ride enough once, it doesn't matter if you won't be clamouring for a second helping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THXebxAFCzY
If you're dedicated to avoiding meat and animal products, then you probably became an instant regular at Brisbane Vegan Markets when they first popped up a couple of years back. And, now that Brisbane's COVID-19 lockdowns are easing, we're guessing you've remade your acquaintance. Mark every second and fourth Sunday of the month in your diary, which is when Brisbane Vegan Markets unleashes its regular gathering dedicated to animal-free wares. Celebrating ethical eating choices is the name of the game, and in the best way that anyone can: bringing together all of the stalls selling all of the vegan products. Whatever type of cruelty-free food you're after, there's a very good chance you'll find it here — from 9am–3pm, with the next market taking place on Sunday, October 25. Stallholders always change each time, but attendees can expect guilt-free grab bites from a rotating range of top spots. Based on past markets, expect guilt-free grab bites and wares from a rotating range that has previously included I Should Coco, Grassfed, Tibetan Momo, Kings Indian Fusion, Fire & Dough, Tapioca Traders, Organic Frog Doughnuts, Chai Cart, Vegan Van, Vurger, Green Street Foods, Flour of Life and Popcorn Downunder — and they're just some of the Brissy traders known to sell their animal-free goods. [caption id="attachment_755499" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Brisbane Vegan Markets[/caption] Brisbane Vegan Markets take place on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 9am. Top image: Grassfed. Updated October 16.
It's time to mark another food-based commemorative occasion. Yes, another one. By now, we all know that they're just excuses to eat more of a certain dish — and there's so many of them that you really could use them to plan your daily eating choices. But we keep celebrating dates like International Lobster Day because they're both tasty and fun. At Kangaroo Point, One Fish Two Fish is getting into the spirit of this lobster extravaganza in 2020 by, well, serving up the obvious. And it's doing so across three days — from Wednesday, September 23–Friday, September 25 (which is actual International Lobster Day). Make plans for dinner from 5pm on the Wednesday or Thursday or lunch from 12pm on the Friday, with $79 three-course feasts on offer. You'll eat your way through a bisque paired with a pastry disc, then tuck into a brioche roll with scampi caviar and sriracha mayo, and finish with grilled western rock lobster on tagliatelle with tarragon butter. Booking quickly is recommended, with only limited seats available. One Fish Two Fish's International Lobster Day menu is on offer from Wednesday, September 23–Friday, September 25.
If there's ever been a dish that's tailor-made for winter, it's fondue. Sure, it instantly conjures up visions of the 60s and 70s, but dipping bread, fruit, marshmallows and more into hot, melted cheese or chocolate is as timeless as it is delicious. It's also the centrepiece of Living Room's returning winter menu, with W Brisbane's resident bar getting gooey in a big way. Make a date and get plunging from Friday–Sunday each week between Friday, July 17–Sunday, September 20. Designed for at least two people, there are two options available. Feeling like something sweet? Then stick strawberries, mini waffles, honeycomb, raspberry muffins, marshmallows, or pancake and croissant pieces into a tub of Valrhona chocolate. Fancy something savoury? Do the same with apricots, figs, dates, charcoal breadsticks, dehydrated banana pieces, seasonal mushrooms, and Woombye washrind and triple cream brie. Your fondue feast will set you back $49 for you and one other person, and you can get the rest of your gang in on the action for an extra $24.50 each — up to six people in total. You can also spike your chocolate fondue for an extra $20, with espresso martini, brandy alexander, whisky and Kahlua on offer I'm Fondue of You is available at W Brisbane's Living Room bar from Friday–Sunday each week between Friday, July 17–Sunday, September 20. For bookings, contact the venue.
If you're of an age when you can remember burning your friend's So Fresh CD so you could stay up to date with the coolest songs of the season, congrats. You're old now. But also, congrats, because you will seriously enjoy this So Fresh shindig. Returning for yet another year — and returning post COVID-19 lockdowns, too — the old-school get-together to end all old-school get-togethers is coming to Eaton's Hill Hotel on Saturday, December 12, and it'll be playing bangers strictly of the 2000s vintage. You can expect a disturbing percentage of Channel 10 alums (Australian Idol winners/losers and ex-Neighbours actors) as well as way too much Nickelback for polite company. Also, just throwing this out there: we're desperately hoping for a timely comeback of the Duff sisters duet 'Our Lips Are Sealed'. This time around, the retro tunes will come with plenty of party fun, with a ball pit, jumping castle, silent disco and face-painting, plus free fairy floss and lollipops. Tickets are on sale now, and of course it's obviously 18 and over — because if you're under 18 you definitely don't know what So Fresh is. Or CDs, probably. And if you need some motivation, let the Duff sisters take care of that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRfvBPkIQ9M
Low Leaf and Nai Palm, by themselves they are some of the most dynamic, multi-talented artists in sound, together their reputations combine to make an unforgettable evening of contemporary soul. Los Angeles-born Low Leaf has performed with some of the biggest names in popular soul, including Jose Gonzalez and Robert Glasper, making her indelible mark for trendy meets tradition. She is a one-woman wonder, wowing audiences with the unusual stylings of the electric harp, keys, bass and vocals, with effects and samples striking through the classic sounds. Nai Palm, of Melbourne-based band Hiatus Kaiyote, a Grammy Award-nominated band who were awarded with Best Breakthrough Artist at Peterson’s Worldwide Awards in London. This fervent songstress has one of the most revered voice in the business, with talents for songwriting envied by Flying Lotus and The Roots, to name a few. Head to Depo, the lush open bar in West End, for smooth sounds and you’ll be in good company.
Imagine if Blinky Bill could do a triple back flip! Don’t imagine, just head along to Beyond – The Powerhouse’s newest circus extravaganza. With dazzling acrobatics, a sometimes strange, mostly surreal atmosphere, and a healthy dose of animal fun – Humphrey B. Bear, not Gentle Ben style – Beyond is, well, beyond amazing. Created and curated by Circa – the hit Brisbane based circus troupe fresh from a smash season in Berlin, this will be Beyond’s debut in Australia. Audiences will find themselves up close, and getting rather personal with the performers – with cabaret tables dotted around the Powerhouse Theatre, and a stage filled with performers exploring their animal instincts and human foibles. Grab a group of friends, set aside a couple of bucks for a couple of drinks, and prepare to be blown away by a circus troupe that has become synonymous with dropped jaws and gaping eyes.
Shady Palms are known for their unique brand of hospitality, which is just what you’ll get at their first birthday party. Help celebrate SP’s existence during our last leg around the sun by indulging in twelve months’ worth of food, festivities and flowing cocktails in one sitting. That’s right. A 40kg pig will be roasting by smouldering spit, or, for the more adventurous party-goer, chilli will be served by whatever quantity you can handle in the second Shady Chilli eating competition. Wet your whistle out in the beer garden, where the beverages will be ice cold, or lay claim to the best spot at the bar to make your way down the spirited menu. Shady Palms are known as the place to go for a shindig like no other; when the celebrations are for their own marvellous continuance, you know this is an event not to be missed (or likely remembered).
From one of America’s greatest playwrights comes La Boite’s newest and most anticipated stage shows — 4000 Miles, not to be confused with anything Vanessa Carlton related. The story follows Leo — a 21-year-old ball of angst — and Vera, his 91-year-old Jewish grandmother, who won’t have a moment of it. When Leo rocks up to her Manhattan apartment unannounced, broken hearted and in a real sook, Vera takes him in, but prickly, stubborn and sharp as a tack, she isn’t going to let him stay no strings attached. 4000 Miles takes a compassionate and unsentimental look into generational divides, potholes and meshes, through compelling drama and doses of comedy. It has a brilliant starkness and candour about it — through which Vera and Leo’s secrets are slowly traced and exposed. If you’re a grandmother who doesn’t know the different between electronic and prescription tablets, you should see 4000 Miles. If you don’t know what a VHS is, you need to see 4000 Miles. And if you generally like Kelvin Grove and the quality theatre hub at La Boite, then you really ought to see 4000 Miles. This production by MopHead & Catnip Productions premiered at Sydney's ATYP Studios. Read our full review here.
As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Now, this thought can be put to the test, as artists of visual media combine with wordsmiths, each to inform and inspire the other. Words and Colour is an exhibition that showcases the work of eight artists, who share a piece of writing that has acted as a stimulus between them. Each assigned a chapter, the artist has to interpret the words, give them a subjective twist while representing the piece through the eyes of the author, either creating a battle of flair or a unison of inspiration. The selected artists come from a variety of concentrations, including illustration, sketch artists, painters and aerosol aficionados, and some being writers themselves, from all corners of Australia. The exhibition is supported by Lost Movements, a hub of artist promotion and creativity. Support them in their cause with a small entry fee to attend the celebration of the combined works, and by visiting the exhibition throughout it’s week-long duration. Perspective, language, vision and a merging of the three is an art in itself that you won’t want to miss out on experiencing.
Your Good Friday eve plans are sorted, with The Murlocs bringing their unique brand of swing rock to Black Bear, armed with pals Babe Rainbow and Junkyard Diamonds. The five-piece from Geelong are making the trek as part of their Loopholes tour, the latest instalment in their impressive-yet-newly-born career, which has seen them play alongside indie favourites The Oh Sees and Graveyard train. Raucous and demented, loud and unwavering, yet classic in construction, the tunes by The Murlocs will have you swaying before you even realise. Theirs is sure to be a set of wailing guitars meets Bob Dylan-esque verses of howling harmonica and stomp beats; if you are yet to hear their talents, you are sure to be more than pleasantly surprised. On support, the experimental Babe Rainbow joins forces with the grunge of alternative band Junkyard Diamonds, creating an evening of colliding forces to excite the eardrums and invigorate the goosebumps.
A pair of creatives, seven times over; Seven With Another is a matching of innovative minds across many disciplines—film, photography, painting, architecture, performance, and so on—with the intention of creating something unique; something different. A mighty challenge; the creative process involves entirely different processes which are bound to surprise and inspire. It coaxes artists in many forms to look past their individual perspectives and habits to work with another person, stripping back the exercise to the lowest common denominator: pure creation. The collaborations can take any form, limited only by an imagination doubled by the professionals. Mathematicians meet mimes, writers pair with acrobats, painters build houses and dancers break through photographs. The parameters lie only within the walls of Brisbane’s Powerhouse, which will never be seen in the same light again. Seven With Another is an initiative in its third year, boasting the inclusion of 98 artists and 49 works, as well as a reputation for artistic endeavours like no other. As they say, great minds think alike.
Submerge yourself in Drift, an artistic performance designed to expose your own vulnerabilities while exploring the constitution of your own personal security. Cross the threshold into this dimmed arena, and find your way to a vacant vessel, illuminated and welcoming. Artist Julie Vulcan will attend to you, make you feel settled and secure. Fix yourself with a headset, and settle into the waves of calm, sharing the experience with other individuals in their own vessels. Wait for the light to fade out, along with the sounds and the sensations, before making your departure. Drift and the vessels within the immersive installation provide a place for thought and reflection, and an opportunity to connect with friends and strangers sharing in the darkness and quiet; a common denominator that will bring to the fore peace in being or insecurity of the unknown. The works of Julie Vulcan strive to “shine a light in difficult places”. She encourages questioning and continually perceiving our world in shifting ways, and so facilitates contemplation in her site-specific works. Drift is but one of many works that navigate the human psyche, and so participants will submit themselves to safe hands as well as a journey unlike any other.
Local artists David Don and Square One bring to you Shapeoligy; the exhibition that contrasts and compliments shapes. Each artist has complied their own individual works with their own unique styles, however their respective works play off one another, and are best viewed as a unified experience. David Don, a aerosol expressive artist, whose work you might have seen wandering the streets of West End or Fortitude Valley, blends with the work from the artist known only as Square One, a graphic, playful, logo and promotional-orientated illustrator. To kick off the week long exhibition is, as tradition, an opening night celebration. Head along on the 14th of February, bring your own drinks and look forward to a free evening of art. Perhaps a creative alternative to wine and woo your Valentine? Otherwise, be sure to head along to Loading Dock Expresso in South Brisbane between the 15th and 21st of February, to see these remarkable visual creations that are sure to be a one-time-only exhibition.
Oliver Tank is hot off the heels of supporting much-discussed New Zealand artist, Lorde, and has toured with equally-as-exciting artists such as James Blake and Lana Del Rey. Now he is taking to the stage in a tour of his own, visiting capital cities around the country, but not before Brisbane’s The Zoo. Oliver Tank, Sydneysider and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter has been riding the wave of success since his debut EP Dreams took flight in late 2011. Since then, he won FBi’s Northern Lights competition, which saw him jetset to Iceland for the Airwaves Festival; He was nominated for an FBi SMAC Award and included in Triple J’s “2012 Next Crop”. Fast forward to 2013 and Slow Motion Music is the latest release, featuring collaborations with Hayden Calnin and Ta-Ku, plus long-time collaborator Fawn Myers. Head along to The Zoo to catch the beautiful soundscapes and intricate songwriting in a live setting. You won’t be disappointed.
Don’t confuse this for Magic Mike. Or Eight Mile. Or even Magic Mountain. Do confuse it for the strip of car dealerships in Moorooka that infuse passerbyer’s with exhaust fume nausea, industrial claustrophobia or even inspiration. Audrey Lam embraced the latter, wrote Magic Miles, and in turn created an extraordinary photographic, cinematic and artistic experience. Magic Miles as a stand lone film is a manifestation of brilliance in humility. Milking substance from simplicity, it explores and interprets the fictional relationship of artists Athena Thebus and Xiao Deng as they drive through the Magic Mile, and what it means to be young and confronted with the static of Subaru laden scenery. Now, A-CH Gallery hosts Magic Miles the exhibition, transforming the space into one that explores the same themes and thresholds of the film through photography and the film itself. It reverses the dynamic of movement to provide an interpretation of The Mile in just as powerful means, but through a medium of different strength. Motorhead of not, this exhibition is sure to impress and instil a shiver or two in just about any Brisbane local.
Get ready to chow down on mouthwatering Neil Perry hamburgers. Since opening in Sydney's World Square in October 2014, the celebrity chef's high-end fast food joint Burger Project has become a favourite with Sydney foodies, serving up a variation of his iconic Rockpool beef burger at a fraction of the price. Now, after cutting the red ribbon on his first Melbourne burger joint just the other week, he's announced that the Burger Project will be coming to Brisbane in 2017. Perry's a busy guy, you see. Along with opening his newest store in Melbourne's new luxury shopping precinct St Collins Lane, he's also committed to opening another in the city in September along with three more Sydney venues this year. Then comes our turn. In 2017, another six Burger Project stores are slated to open along the east coast in the first half of 2017 — and Brisbane has been named as the location of at least one of the new stores. So, what exactly do they serve at The Burger Project, anyway? Well, Perry is sticking closely to the winning World Square formula, so you can expect a variety of tried-and-tested tasty burgers including the Magic Mushroom, the spicy fried chicken katsu and of course the classic American cheeseburger. Side options include chips with salt or chipotle chilli, and crispy hot wings with Sichuan pepper. And for dessert, dive into one of their decadent ice cream creations such as the Blueberry Pie or The Bounty Hunter with vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate sauce, toasted coconut and crushed meringue. Don't act like you're not impressed. Burger Project is set to open in Brisbane in early 2017. Stay glued to burgerproject.com for more updates.
When Paddington's new eatery opens its doors in November, everyone will be a winner. And if you're wondering what that prize just might be, like plenty of places these days, it's all there in the name. What else could a restaurant called Winner Winner offer its diners? You guessed it: Southern chicken dinners are about to become the main attraction at 233A Given Terrace. Of course they are. To be specific, Winner Winner will be serving up Nashville-style pieces, which traditionally means fried chicken that has been marinated in seasoning and coated in a cayenne pepper paste. Kentucky, eat your heart out. Winner Winner will boast its own secret recipe, because all the best chicken places do, as well as a range of sides. Expect a list of local craft brews and wines to round things out; you can't devour some finger lickin' goodness without a beverage to match, after all. And, with a rotisserie chicken joint long-rumoured to be headed to Milton too, expect Brissie's love affair with poultry to keep on cooking. Find Winner Winner 233A Given Terrace, Paddington from November. For more information, keep an eye on their Facebook page. Image: Daniel Zemans.
It seems that wherever this man lands, the crowds come a-flocking. Restaurateur Paul Limberios (of city dining destination Sparrow & Finch) has spread his wings (pardon the pun) and opened two more spaces just up the road — Toobirds Bistro & Bar and Toobirds Espresso & Eats. The latter is a grab-n-go concept with long glass cabinet filled with freshly prepared gourmet goodies. With salads priced at $10 (think felafel with Roma tomato, Lebanese cucumber, diced onion and sweet chilli mayo or a light and fresh beef strip salad with carrot julienne, bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, coriander, vermicelli noodles and peanuts) and rolls and sandwiches at $9 (hello Moroccan lamb with blanched kale, white onion rings, sliced roast lamb, diced tomato, baked herb ricotta, grilled zucchini and eggplant with tahini!) it’s the perfect stop en route to work or during the lunch-hour rush. The bistro, on the other hand, has been designed with the working lunch or business meeting in mind. With a clean, modern interior, diners can choose to sit up at the high bar tables along the open window or sit darker hued restaurant area where large palm fronds can shield a sneaky bottle of wine during the lunchtime graze. The food proposition is simple – hearty fare served quickly followed by a lovely cup of Allpress Espresso coffee ($3.50). The cuisine is modern Australian with a Mediterranean edge — think quinoa porridge and poached fruit ($8.5) or jamon and poached eggs with cherry tomato salsa, basil pesto, charred asparagus and virgin olive oil ($18) — while lunch and dinner feature plates of crispy flathead burgers ($18), beef scallopine ($29), fresh QLD crab spaghetti ($23) and tuna nicoise ($17). Alternatively, choose to nibble on share plates of fior di latte arancini with spicy arrabbiata sauce ($12), grilled haloumi with salsa verde ($9) or warm olive bread with dukkah ($10). The wine list is fairly comprehensive, with Australian drops dominating the list, followed by Spanish and Argentinian varieties. If vino isn't your thing, they also have a good selection of cocktails starting at $10. The verdict? Good food, good location and good service = bird in hand.
If there's one culinary certainty in life, it's this: there's always room for more pizza. That applies equally to pizza places and slices. There mightn't ever be a shortage of either in Brisbane, but, hey, the more the merrier. A sibling venue to Moorooka's Todd and Pup, Zankiki Pizza certainly puts that motto to the test when it comes to tempting your tastebuds with delicious 'za. While you're sitting in the eatery's al fresco dining area on Tarragindi Road, you won't just be able to limit yourself to one type, particularly when Western-style classics like BBQ meatlovers, supreme and Hawaiian are on the menu. Of course, any pizza joints worth their weight in dough — and worth forking out yours at — are really judged by their traditional fare. Here, that includes the Italian sausage and caramelised onion-stacked salsiccia, and the four cheese and truffle honey combo that is quattro formaggi. Plus, there's also blue cheese and chive gnocchi and funghi risotto on the pasta menu, and gelato for dessert. The real cavallo di battaglia, though? Apple crumble calzones and rocky road pizzas. Don't walk, run.
Dumplings are one of the world's greatest culinary creations — and you'll certainly agree when you try Dumpling Master's offering. This popular food truck has been rolling into locations across Brisbane since 2017 — from breweries, unis and footy games to parks and night markets. Dumpling Master serves up snack plates inspired by northern Chinese cuisine, and you can get it delivered steaming hot in the time it takes you to decide which show will make the cut for your TV marathon (or even faster for the indecisive among us). Unsurprisingly, its speciality is dumplings — there are usually six flavours to choose from including chilli chicken, prawn and vegetables. And the best part is this snack won't break the bank. You can score ten pork dumplings for just $15 — and chilli oil dipping sauce for just 30 cents (yes, really). It also dishes up steaming barbecued pork buns and green onion pancakes.
If chicken wings make you hiss "preciousssssss", then Lord of the Wings is your kind of chicken joint. Having been open in Carindale for 18 months now, the pun-loving wing palace has accrued quite the diehard following. And if you're a westsider who's been trekking over Brisbane's hills and valleys in search of your favourite item, then you'll be happy to know you'll soon be able to get your fix closer to home. Doubling production of their prized possessions, Lord of the Wings has set up shop at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. It's huge news, but their new space is even bigger — it's a giant 220 square metres, or enough for 200 people both inside and out in the beer garden. Lovers of the Carindale eatery can expect all of the regular dishes. That means so many wings that you'll feel like you're about to take flight. The main attraction comes in traditional and grilled varieties, in servings of six and 12, and with 20 different sauces on offer, ranging from the mild honey pomegranate to the super-spicy Buffalo suicide. Take up the challenge to eat eight fiery wings without gloves or napkins in under two minutes to win your entire dinner for free. For those after something other than the titular pieces, build-your-own burgers, sandwiches and signature ribs, plus salads, snacks and sides are also on the menu. Drinks-wise, the new store comes with a host of additions, such as alcoholic slushies, adult milkshakes and corona-ritas (aka an upside down Corona in a margarita — yes, really). Lord of the Wings' Indooroopilly location opened quietly this week, but it'll make the kind of noise a rooster would be proud of over the coming weeks and months. Firstly, each table will boast ordering via iPad in the near future, a system designed to get wings in your belly even quicker. And, come July 29, they'll be celebrating International Wings Day with freebies for everyone. Find Lord of the Wings Indooroopilly in the Station Road Dining Precinct at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Indooroopilly. Head to their website for further details. Images: Hannah Ford.
Here’s an opportunity to drink beers while listening to the bands that bring the grooves, while bettering your personal karma rating. Block-AID are having a fundraiser to stop the Maules Creek coal mine in northwest New South Wales, all while saving the environment (as well as your Friday night). Fat Picnic, Baskervillain, Cheers G’Day and Henry James are joining forces to conquer ecological landfills and your eardrums. As the nights grow colder, why not make the most of the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere? Enjoy some mulled wine or cheap beers, grab some soup and dahl to embrace the community spirit, and meet your friends at the Slab. All it’ll cost is a gold coin donation on arrival, plus drinks. Each beer plays its own part in raising much needed funds to help a community not unlike our own, and will prove to be an action-packed night by its own merits.
With one year on the Brisbane art scene under wrap, Poly Gone Cowboy is kicking off 2015 with a brand new exhibition, Life, Death + In Between. Featuring the work of Queensland artists Elana Mullaly, Ken Smith and Philip Schouteten, Life, Death + In Between shows off principals of illustration and design, through three very different interpretations. Mullaly is a fine drawer of faces, animals and all things ethereal; Smith prefers the digital side of illustration; and Schouteten is a recognised graphic and brand designer. If you’ve never been to Poly Gone Cowboy, it’s a multi-use creative space located on the ground floor of an old Queenslander in the Valley. As well as a gallery, it’s also a screen printing studio, T-shirt label and artist-run project space. If that, along with the exhibition, doesn’t rustle up a little pride for the Brisbane art scene, then enjoy sporting that heart of ice. Opening night is on Friday, January 23, at 6pm.
Two big countdowns happen at the end of January each year. One involves music. The other involves beer. We all know about Triple J's Hottest 100, but the GABS rundown of the top 100 Aussie craft beers is equally worth your attention, especially if you like a cold one or several. Think of it as your beverage list for the next few months. Drink beer, attend a party celebrating 2018's best beers, watch the countdown live-streamed on the big screen — that's Catchment Brewing Co's GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers Party. Just who'll emerge victorious won't be revealed until Sunday, January 27, so head on down from midday. Drinks-wise, Catchment will be pouring its own entry, a lemon myrtle pale ale, as well as its latest batch of season beers. And if you're wondering who's in with a shot to come out on top, perhaps previous winners will give you a few clues. In 2015 and 2016, Stone & Wood emerged victorious, while the Gold Coast's Balter Brewing did the honours in 2017. If you're keen to vote yourself, entries are open until Friday, January 18.
The stars are shining bright at the 2015 BBC First British Film Festival. Returning to Palace Cinemas around the country for another year, the three-week celebration features some of the most acclaimed and anticipated movies of the past 12 months, plus a look back at that most British of genres: the big screen romance. The festival opens with Paolo Sorrentino's Youth, an introspective buddy comedy about a pair of elderly artists, played by Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, vacationing together in a luxurious Swiss resort. Other standout titles include Lance Armstrong biopic The Program starring Ben Foster and Chris O'Dowd; women's voting rights drama Suffragette starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep; and dark comic crime thriller Kill Your Friends starring Nicholas Hoult. Film buffs looking for a good date option can also check out the festival's retro stream, featuring ten iconic British love stories. Whether you're into lavish period dramas or just want to watch Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant making out in the rain, we guarantee there's something on there to make you swoon.
In the near-ish future, Herston's Victoria Park / Barrambin is set to look a whole lot different, thanks to plans to transform the site into a 64-hectare destination complete with a tree house lookout, water play gully, high ropes course, mountain bike track, reinstated water holes and wetlands, and a community edible garden. And, back in September, the Brisbane City Council revealed a new draft master overview of how it should look. The huge redevelopment will completely reshape the patch of greenery near the RBH — and if you're keen to find out more, BCC is hosting a Discovery Day in the Park. But learning about your future hangout spot is only part of the fun, thanks to everything from live music to rock climbing. Head along between 10am–2pm on Saturday, October 22 — entering off Gilchrist Avenue — to relax on the grass, enjoy tunes, browse market stalls and tuck into bites to eat from food trucks. Also on the agenda: lawn games, kite making, boomerang painting, mini golf and more — some for kids, some for everyone including kidults. Entry is free, and if you want to bring your own picnic, that's up to you.
Attention spans are waning in this digital age. Studies have shown that most people will spend just nine seconds looking at a webpage – information is digested fast or not at all. It’s not exactly a bad trait to have; in fact, if you use it correctly it’s almost like a superpower! You could be a superhero who absorbs information on lolcats and the random article button on Wikipedia at lightning speed and uses it to fight evil! But if you’re not ready to wear your undies on the outside of your lycra suit, head down to the Powerhouse for Pecha Kucha, an event that has become a worldwide phenomenon since its humble beginnings in Tokyo. Pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture, the concept of Pecha Kucha is simple: Presenting designers get twenty slides for their presentation of work and/or ideas, with twenty seconds of airtime per slide. The result is a presentation that is concise, to-the-point, interesting and stimulating - even more so than Chuckles the red fox (and hopefully much less creepy). Go ahead and get inspired, because you’re more likely to be a creative visionary than the internet’s Clark Kent - you just need a push in the right direction. Image credit: Camera Obscura via Brisbane Powerhouse
Put down your croquet mallet, plaster on your best game show host smile and grab a slushie: it's Heathers' dance party time, again. The fun-loving folks at Black Bear Lodge are celebrating one of the most very films of the '80s once more, and the whole decade in general of course. Big hair, blazers with shoulder pads and giant red scrunchies are a must. Complaining about everyone you know called Heather — that's optional. Whether you channel your inner Veronica or JD, or broaden your remit to other cult flicks of the era, you certainly won't lack in fashion inspiration in what will definitely be a night of big fun. The party's DJs won't lack in ace retro tracks to spin, either. Whatever will be, will be, after all. So, what's the regular event's damage? It's free, it starts at 11pm, and drinking blue beverages isn't recommended. Be there, or be a pillowcase — or be jealous much.
Think that you don't like Shakespeare? Sorry, think again. More than 400 years after the Bard's death, there truly is a Shakespearean effort for everyone — whether you're keen on his tragedies, comedies or histories; or traditional or modern interpretation; or versions on the stage or the screen. Only like contemporary updates like 10 Things I Hate About You, which is based on ol' Shakes' The Taming of the Shrew? That's fine. Love nothing more than seeing actors tread the boards and utter Hamlet's famous soliloquy? That's ace too. Fancy one of his hits dressed up with brand new songs? Yep, that's a-okay too. If you don't know what we mean by the latter, that's where Queensland Theatre's Twelfth Night comes in. Taking over the QPAC Playhouse until May 19, it's the tale of a twin, Viola, washed ashore in a shipwreck, separated from her brother and forced to disguise herself as a man to survive. If you saw the 2006 rom-com She's the Man, then you've already seen one version of this story. QT's is another, sticking closer to the script — aka, there's no soccer-playing Amanda Bynes here — and pairing the narrative with tunes by Tim Finn. The Split Enz and Crowded House great's tracks will accompany performances by Liz Buchanan, Sandro Colarelli, Jason Klarwein, Christen O'Leary and Jessica Tovey, in what remains one of Shakespeare's funniest efforts.
When you visit Artisan's latest exhibition, you'll be greeted with plenty of familiar faces. They're all individually sculpted, and they're all made by the same hand. More than that, they all wear a range of expressions that you'll undoubtedly recognise — expressions of grief, stress, concern, uncertainty, unhappiness and all-round anxiety. In The Worry Room, Pippin Blackwell has designed a gallery of woe, although the artist's intentions are empathic rather than bleak. With 400 sculptures included in the overall display, it addresses the feelings of unease that everyone experiences in different ways and at different times. Stare at each face, and you'll stare at the emotions that have coursed through your veins, reflecting on how they make you feel and what they represent. Free to attend, The Worry Room exhibits in Artisan's Small Object Space until Friday, November 2. Image: Pippin Blackwell, untitled, 2018, polymer clay. Courtesy of the artist.
There's no right or wrong way to eat gelato. That said, if you're feeling a bit like you've licked every scoop ever, there is a more interesting way. Forget everything you've ever been told about flavour and texture combinations, and about not eating dessert for dinner, with Atelier Brasserie and La Macelleria teaming up for a creative degustation. Across five courses, Atelier Brasserie's head chef Dallas Costello and La Macelleria's Matteo Zini will treat your tastebuds to dishes you never even thought possible — beef tartare with mustard gelato is one of them. The idea is to get playful, explore different blends and temperatures, and challenge your preconceived notions about the Italian dessert. The one-off Fine Food Meets Gastronomical Gelato event is happening at Atelier Brasserie's King Street digs from 6.30pm on Wednesday, September 5. Tickets cost $79 for what promises to be a culinary adventure — although, if you have specific dietary requirements, it's worth noting that substitutions can't be made to the menu. Image: Atelier Brasserie.
After a top-secret operation goes horribly wrong, James Bond (Daniel Craig) is declared missing and assumed dead. As the identity of every active MI6 undercover agent is leaked onto the internet, M’s (Judy Dench) ability as leader is called into question, and she is put under the investigation of a government review. Soon, the fears of many become reality, and the secret service itself is attacked. Bond reappears, and M uses the opportunity to seek out a dangerous villain with connections to both of them, Raoul Silva (Javier Barden). 007’s search takes him from London to the South China Sea, a trail that sees his loyalty to M tested, as secrets from her past begin to emerge. Skyfall is, along with The Dark Night Rises and The Avengers, is surely one of the most anticipated movie's of 2012. It has been breaking box-office records overseas and will continue to be a hit once it is released this week. The twenty-third Bond film, and the third to feature Daniel Craig as the moody and rugged agent, marks just over fifty years since the release of Dr No and, because of that alone, it's bound to be amazing.
When it comes to eating at a restaurant, everyone broadly knows what to expect — even in the time of COVID-19. You mosey on in, sit at a table, chat with whichever wonderful person happens to be sharing the meal with you, make plenty of eye contact over wine and dinner, and spend ample time soaking in the eatery's vibe and decor. That's the general process we've all been through countless times. Now, imagine what your dinner would be like if there were no lights. Actually, you don't need to imagine — you can simply head along to The Mix Bar's returning Dining in the Dark series. There'll be food, drinks and everything else that goes along with the experience, but absolutely no illumination. The idea behind the concept is to heighten your other senses — taste, obviously, but also smell — and allow you to experience dinner in a completely new and different way. If you're keen, tickets cost $89.50 for a three-course sitting, with the Woolloongabba spot going dark on select Fridays — with the next events held on July 3 and 10. Bookings are required, with pre-payment — and, even with the lights out, social distancing will be in effect. Top image: The Mix Bar.
Some holidaymakers are avid planners, scheduling every inch of their getaways. Others like to see where the moment takes them once they've organised the basics. Australia's motels can serve both — but there's nothing like hitting the road, driving as far as you feel like on any given day, then checking into the local roadside place to stay. Indeed, that very experience is the subject of exhibition Reception This Way. Displaying at The Workshops Rail Museum until Tuesday, December 12, 2023, this celebration of Aussie motels makes its southeast Queensland stop after arising from a partnership between the National Archives of Australia and comedian Tim Ross. On offer: pieces, including photos and footage promoting motels, from the national archival collection. And the mood: pure nostalgia all the way. Whether you have fond memories of motel stays on family holidays when you were a kid or you've just heard stories from your parents, Reception This Way surveys Australia's embrace of the accommodation spots from the 50s onwards. Access to the exhibition is free with your general-admission entry to the The Workshops Rail Museum in North Street in North Ipswich. So, you'll pay $14.50 for adults to head along — and Brisbanites will take a road trip themselves, albeit a small one that won't require a motel for the evening.
This time around 100 years ago, a series of buildings popped up on Colmslie Road in Morningside, and they've enjoyed multiple roles over the century. Constructed between 1917–20 and now heritage-listed, the Commonwealth Acetate Chemical Works has been used as an ammunition factory, a naval base and a smallgoods factory — and now one of the riverside structures is hosting an experimental and immersive art exhibition. Mon Abri 2.0 is all about making the most of its unique space, while also showcasing local creativity. And, it's also focused on the art group's purpose: to break up everyday routines, activate unused spaces and engage with the community on a grass-roots level. Just what you'll see while you're wandering around the exhibit's four gallery spaces is best discovered while you're there; however attendees are advised to start by looking for the dragon — and to expect a blend of immersive installations and artworks that blur the lines between art and architecture. Mon Abri 2.0 runs from 4–8.30pm daily until Saturday, November 29, with entry costing $5 and different activities popping up on certain nights. Head by on Tuesday, November 26 for yoga and pilates, or Wednesday, November 27 for life drawing.
Winter in Brisbane doesn't always mean pulling out your wooliest jumpers, comfiest trackies and cosiest blankets — but it is a great time for wintry bar makeovers. Whenever the middle of the year hits, the Regatta is one such watering hole that likes to spruce itself up for the season. And this time, from Wednesday, June 1–Wednesday, August 31, it's turning into a forbidden forest. Head to the Toowong spot's courtyard for florals aplenty, all in deep shades that suit the winter vibes. Also a huge highlight: the fruity cocktail menu that features brightly hued sips poured into highballs. Drinks available include the Winter Warmer (Plantation Original Dark, Edge of the World Shiraz, agave, ginger ale), Peach Fizz (Seven Seasons Yam Vodka, peach liqueur, lemon, soda), Starry Night (Hendricks Midsummer Solstice, butterfly pea, lemon, tonic), Lunar Eclipse (Hendricks Lunar, yuzu, lime, soda, tonic) and Aloe There (Bati rum, lychee liqueur, aloe vera juice, lemon, soda). There'll be a food menu to match, all on offer during the Coronation Drive venue's regular operating hours — from the very first official day of winter until the very last.
Everyone has a favourite 80s tune, whether it's something timeless by David Bowie or Prince, or a track that's become an enduring classic such as John Farnham's 'You're the Voice'. You know the kind of song we're talking about — a retro banger that, the moment it starts playing, instantly brightens up your mood. Thats 80s sounds in general, really. If you agree — and, more than that, have become a bit of an 80s music maestro — then it's time to show off your love. Barbara is teaming up with Man vs Bear to host a trivia night dedicated to 80s tunes, and there's prizes on offer for folks who love their beats and ballads with big hair and bigger shoulder pads. Given the location, there'll also be drinks specials; however the most exciting part of the shindig stems not only from the theme, but from the soundtrack that's certain to come with it. Listening to 80s tunes, answering questions about 80s tunes — it's the next best thing to jumping in a DeLorean or a telephone booth, depending on your preferred 80s time machine.
Australian film has long been celebrated in our nation and abroad, as we have some of the most skilled filmmakers in the world. The Australian spirit can be felt in each and every one of our productions and it is in saying this that the State Library of Queensland have chosen to honour some of the greatest in Aussie cinema. Over the next four Sundays, you will be able to enjoy specially chosen films from different styles of Australian film, each with their own story and exception film work. The movies are classics Picnic at Hanging Rock, Mad Max, The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, and recent film, Not Quite Hollywood. Picnic at Hanging Rock starts off this cinematic journey – it's a must see for any movie buff or Australiana lover. It follows the story of a girls' school trip that goes horribly wrong when a student goes missing at the Hanging Rock. Cue moviegoers thinking the premise was actually true and it becoming a long standing rumour that someone actually did vanish at Hanging Rock (they didn't!). The 1970s theme is rife with the next two movies, and finishes with 2008's Not Quite Hollywood, which is a self-confessed story of 'Ozploitation'. Make sure you feast your eyes on some timeless Australian mavericks' work and appreciate the movies you were always too young to understand.
There's nothing quite like staring at a glorious ocean vista while feeling the sand between your toes and knocking back your favourite cold (and boozy) beverage. That's a classic beach club experience, but for a country surrounded by stunning coastlines, Australia hasn't quite been pulling its weight in that department — and the Gold Coast definitely hasn't, either. The Goldie has toyed with the idea before — more than once, in fact — and it's obviously no stranger to waterside bars. Surfers Paradise even just got its own manmade version of a beach club, which does overlook the ocean and include its own patches of sand; however, it's perched up on a rooftop. But when Kurrawa Beach Club launches on Saturday, December 4 on Kurrawa Terrace in Broadbeach, it'll be serving up all the things that scream beach club. And yes, it'll be on the beach, too. Think: cabanas, daybeds, volleyball nets, cocktails, live tunes, seafood and salads, and just generally having a cruisy yet still luxe trip to the seaside, all while surrounded by oh-so-much sand, Queensland's dazzling sun and plenty of blue salty water. Given the go-ahead for a temporary run until Sunday, January 30, 2022, Kurrawa Beach Club is the latest venture by Australian Venue Co, who've been awarded the opportunity to host a trial run over the coming summer. At this stage, it's locked in for a two-month stretch — and whether it could lead to a permanent beach club hasn't yet been revealed. Across its test stint, Broadbeach's European-style stint of lounging, sipping and relaxing by the shore will pair cocktails and brews — including sips from Black Hops Brewing, Wheel & Spoon and Hard Fizz — with a food menu from its container kitchen. So, you'll be tucking into seafood skewers, salads, burgers, and other summer-friendly snacks made using local and seasonal produce. Also on the agenda: live tunes from Gold Coast locals, yoga beach sessions and beach volleyball games, as well as hanging out on those aforementioned daybeds and in the VIP cabanas. If you're keen on the latter, you'll need to book. Kurrawa Beach Club will be a family-friendly affair, too, with a kids' menu and a Sunday Family Day lineup. And, showing some love to the community, it'll rollout a Local Heroes program, donating funds to local causes — with one menu item nominated on one day per week, and a dollar from each sale going to the initiative. While beach clubs aren't a regular part of Aussie beach-going, this isn't Australia's first beach club or beach club-style hangout. Indeed, Adelaide's Moseley Beach Club, Fremantle's Bathers Beach House and St Kilda's The Exchange Beach Club have all made an appearance interstate. Melbourne's version is also run by Australian Venue Co, so the hospitality company will be bringing some experience with it when it unfurls the concept on the Gold Coast. Kurrawa Beach Club will pop up on Kurrawa Terrace, Broadbeach between Saturday, December 4–Sunday, January 30, with dates and hours varying each week. For further information, head to the beach club's website. Images: Exchange Hotel Beach Club.
This travelling exhibition brings the best photos from across the world right to our doorstep. Provocative and powerful, the World Press Photo exhibition will make the Powerhouse its home for the next month. Feast your eyes over the work of esteemed creative geniuses at this spectacular exhibition. The photos are showcased in nine themed categories, ranging from nature, to portraiture and daily life. World Press Photo features 54 photographs from 33 countries and visits 45 countries attracting over three million viewers. The 2013 winner is Paul Hansen of the Swedish Daily Dagens Nyheter. His photo depicts a group of men carrying the bodies of two children and their father through a Gaza street. The family had been killed after an Israeli missile strike had hit their home. Hansen's photo captures a moment in time that is drenched in grief and suffering and will compel you to respond emotionally. Similarly, the rest of the photos in this collection speak of universal human emotions and unique experiences. Marvel at the skill of these photographers and their ability to capture grief, loss, ecstasy and love. Image: Joy at the End of the Run by Wei Seng Chen (Sports Action, first prize singles).
Want to see a burlesque show that tells it like it is? Or circus cabaret that contemplates race relations in contemporary Australia? How about singing and striptease while smashing stereotypes? Or a performance that packs a punch of hip hop politics? All that makes up Hot Brown Honey, as well as dance, poetry, drama and a reflection of everyday problems. These bold performers aren’t just trying to entertain. They’re also working through issues of colour and culture — and courting controversy — in a show that’s certain to get people talking. The story jumps from the simmering shores of Polynesia to the bogan streets of Australia, peering through the eyes of an Indigenous drag queen and stepping through the life of a single mother who just happens to be a DJ. Hailing from Polytoxic Dance Theatre, Circus OZ and Briefs, the Luscious Lisa Fa’alafi, the Curvaceous Candy B and the Bodacious Busty Beatz package their tale and topics in spicy humour and simmering honesty. Some like it hot, indeed.
The American-style eatery has several outposts in Brisbane, slinging its New York-influenced street food all over the city. Burgers of the classic, cheese, bacon-filled and vegan variety are the main attraction, but there's plenty more on offer like baby back ribs in Bulldog Bourbon sauce or ginger-pepper caramel chicken wings, for example.
Oh Mercy are back with their new album and a string of shows with the Deep Heat Tour. Fresh from their successful North American Tour, as well as their recording stint in the States, the band is celebrating their third and most colourful offering. This time they are stretching their musical legs, delving into heavier grooves with reggae influences, still maintaining the wholly pop-rock sound they have garnered a strong following from in previous albums. Their latest single ‘Drums’ is a bass-driven dance-worthy track that showcases the best of frontman Alexander Gow’s vocals. Supported by Brisbanites Millions and Split Seconds, alt-rockers from Perth, the trio of talented bands are a treat in the flesh.
Remember those childhood days sat in front of the television, watching your beloved Disney flicks over and over? Of course you do. In fact, you might even be spending some of your social-distancing time recreating that period in your life — thanks to Disney+, there are plenty of nostalgic flicks to stream. Of course, back in the day when you were binging on The Lion King or The Little Mermaid on repeat, you probably weren't thinking about your future adult self partying to 'Hakuna Matata' or 'Under the Sea'. Let Beyond Cinema blow your inner kid's mind, because even in lockdown it's putting on a virtual Disney-themed party. From Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas to Aladdin and Frozen, if it's a piece of music from a Disney flick, you'll likely hear it at the Magical Sing-Along. A heap of Sydney performers will croon out the studio's best tunes, which'll be streamed to ticketholders — and you're encouraged to dress up, let out your best renditions, play games (including dance-offs and lip sync battles) and win prizes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GibiNy4d4gc Kicking off at 7pm on Thursday, April 30, this virtual shindig will get you dancing to your Disney faves and belting out many a tune while you do so — all in your lounge room. Tickets cost $10 per household, so you can share the fun with everyone who lives under your roof.
