A long-term end-of-week favourite, the Treasury Casino has been brightening up its Friday nights with a series of wine and cheese shindigs over the past year. As 2018 starts coming to a close, it's throwing a Thursday night event as well — and, don't worry, it still has plenty of cheer. On December 6, the CBD venue's blend of dairy and drinks also includes a Christmas theme, with appropriately festive treats. That means the Chrimbo combo of eating, sipping and being merry is well and truly on the agenda. The Christmas Edition of Cheese and Wine goes down between 5–8pm, and features Australian wine tastings, cheese stations, antipasto, assorted dips and artisan breads too. The tastiness takes place in the Treasury's courtyard, so expect a starry backdrop and some live music as well — with the three-hour package costing $59 per person.
Once a year, Brisbane indulges its love of rosé in a big way. Yes, even bigger than this pink wine-loving city usually does. And, while everyone's sipping drinks by the river, they'll be doing so for a good cause. Rosé Revolution is back for a fourth year in Brissie, with 2018's beverage-fuelled event taking place at the Brisbane Powerhouse between 2–5pm on Saturday, December 1. On the menu is three hours of unlimited rosé and canapes, with the former poured from pop up rosé bars — slinging samples from over 21 rosé wineries from around the world — and the latter served up by Bar Alto. Your $65 ticket gets you as much as you can drink and eat, including tastings from Howard Park in Western Australia, El Desperado in South Australia and Rameau d'Or Provence, all to a DJ soundtrack. And, proceeds from your ticket will be donated to cancer charities, so your Saturday afternoon drinking session will be helping others.
La Boite's fourth world premiere production for 2018 is all about getting the hell out of town, following an Aussie in Thailand nursing a broken heart. Andy (Lisa Hanley) might be trying to hide from her pain on another continent, but life goes on — and, in the Bangkok bar where she works and meets Thai-American Arisa (Courtney Stewart), so does both love and karaoke. That's the premise of Neon Tiger, which plays its world premiere season in Brisbane until Saturday, November 17. Hitting the stage at the Roundhouse Theatre, the production is a collaboration between playwright Julia-Rose Lewis, musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff and director Kat Henry, who, between them, have everything from This Feral Life to Tonightly to Constellations to their names. Given that it's about romance and belting out a tune in go-go bars, it won't come as a surprise that this is also a musical. The two-hander features eight original pop songs that are sung with gusto — and while you won't know them going in, they'll likely stick in your head afterwards.
Meet Brisbane's longest continuously-running local film festival. While the Brisbane International Film Festival has stopped, restarted and moved venues over the years, the West End Film Festival is still kicking on. It's focused on short films rather than lengthier flicks, but it seems that good things come in small packages as the fest gears up for its 11th year. Taking place between Friday, June 28 and Sunday, June 30 at the Boundary Street Markets Complex, WEFF once again shines a spotlight on homegrown talents keeping things short and sweet in the cinema, with its program split over multiple sessions. Chicken breeders, cannibalism, creepy hotel managers, the #Times Up movement... they all get a mention. And, while the festival keeps its eyes on all things abridged and brief, it'll also feature panels on storytelling, as well as free outdoor screenings in Bunyapa Park. Awards are part of WEFF, too, and you can vote. If you're keen to see who wins, the ceremony takes place on Saturday, June 29 at 8.45pm. Image: The Mother Load. Director: Loani Arman. Producers: Melissa Crabtree, Loani Arma.
With 2019 marking five decades after Neil Armstrong took one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind, looking above and beyond our pale blue dot has been the theme of this year. With the exact anniversary of the lunar landing rolling around in July, expect celebrations to ramp up — including at Palace Barracks' space-themed film program. Across four Friday nights between June 19 and August 9, the Petrie Terrace cinema is sending cinephiles soaring into the stars courtesy of a lineup of sci-fi classics. Each session kicks off at 7pm, costs $10 and will make you remember why space flicks are so beloved. (Spoiler: it's because they're vivid, diverse and provide an imaginative playground to grapple with weighty topics.) First on the bill is the science fiction movie to end all science fiction movies, aka Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. If you haven't seen it on the big screen, then you haven't seen it properly. Then comes Duncan Jones' stellar Moon, featuring Sam Rockwell, Sam Rockwell and Sam Rockwell (no, that's not a typo), as well as the anime delights of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and James Cameron's action-packed Alien sequel, Aliens.
How long did Charles Boyle spend dreaming of Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago's wedding? What did Rosa Diaz do before she was a cop? Who keeps swooping in and taking the Nine-Nine crew's cases? Which one is Scully and which is Hitchcock? And which one of the latter duo has a twin? If you can answer all of the above — and name Captain Holt's dog, Terry's kids, Gina's dance troupe and Jake's favourite movie — then you're set for this trivia night. Yes, it's all about the hit cop sitcom we all know and love. You know, the one that was cancelled and then resurrected in the space of 36 hours, and is thankfully coming back for a seventh season. We'd keep asking Brooklyn Nine-Nine questions and dropping tidbits, but we'll save some for the big night. Every time evenings dedicated to B99 hits town, places are snapped up faster than Terry can snap open a tub of yoghurt. This time, you need to register in advance for Burger Urge's trivia night at four of its Brisbane stores — in the CBD, and at Chermside, Windsor and Redbank Plains — and then Tuesday, May 14 can be your night to shine (that can also be the title of your sex tape if you'd like). It all starts at 6.30pm at each eatery, and entry is free. Bring your wallet for burgs, obviously, plus beers. If all this sounds rather noice, get in quick as spots are limited.
Everyone should get to enjoy bingo. Grab a card, listen out for the right numbers, stamp away and yell out if you match a full line — what's not to love? There are also prizes, obviously, should you need any further motivation. And at Little Big Bingo, there's booze as well. Happening weekly on Wednesday nights (unless a State of Origin game happens to be on), Little Big Bingo is Little Big House's regular reason to get excited about something that your grandmother loves. The South Bank pub is going all out, with hosts, DJs and plenty of fun. We expect there'll be bad number puns as well, because that's what bingo is all about. The bar will be pumping out beverages and, if you're hungry, serving up $1 wings as well. Head along at 6pm to register, with the balls rolling from 6.30pm. And while entry is free, you'll want your wallet for food and drinks, of course.
Is this the real life? Yes, Queen — the legendary rock band behind hits Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now and We Will Rock You — is coming to Australia. And, they are hoping to rock you. Two of the original band members Brian May (lead guitar) and Roger Taylor (drums) will be heading Down Under, along with long-time collaborator and frontman Adam Lambert — a Grammy nominated American singer who has been touring with the group since 2011 — keyboardist Spike Edney (who's been performing with the band since the 80s), Neil Fairclough on bass and Tyler Warren on percussion. Lambert will be performing Queen hits — made famous by iconic moustached frontman Freddie Mercury, who passed away in the early 90s — from across the band's 15 albums. John Deacon, the band's original bass player, retired in the late 90s will also not be part of the Australian tour. Queen rose to prominence in the 70s and 80s, with their famed Live Aid performance — oft referred to as one of the greatest concerts in rock history — happening at Wembley Stadium in 1985. But, the band has once again been in the spotlight with the release of the Rami Malek-starring film Bohemian Rhapsody. After the biopic was released, the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' reentered the US top 100 — for the third time. While the Aussie Rhapsody Tour — hitting Metricon Stadium on Saturday, February 29 — won't star Mercury (or Deacon), it's set to be one rockin' show. With tickets most likely to sell out, put the below dates in your calendar ASAP. Image: Queen + Adam Lambert, 2014. Photo: Diana Kat, Wiki Commons.
Feeling a little peckish on your way home — and in the mood for a post-work pint as well? Drop by West End's Catchment Brewing Co between 4–6pm on a Tuesday in May or June, and you'll be able to pair your chosen beverage with a free serve of wings. Three flavours are available, so it's time to decide whether you prefer your poultry pieces crispy, buffalo-style or smothered in sticky barbecue sauce. You won't get a dinner-sized dish, but you'll definitely satisfy your hunger until your main meal. Drinks-wise, given that Catchment is a brewery, opting for a beer is recommended — and there are a number of the joint's own to choose from. The bright ale keeps things fresh and fruity, the pale ale will appeal to fans of malt, while the IPA is all about hops, glorious hops. Keen an eye out for the Boundary Street bar's special releases as well.
One day, in the not-so-distant future, perhaps Brisbanites will take their pet puppers with them everywhere. For now, we'll all just have to grab our four-legged best friends and head to another doggo market. It's the trend that won't go away, and we'd all be barking mad if we wanted it to. More excuses to take energetic ol' Rufus places? More chances to go 'awwwww' over other people's pooches? Count us in. Dog Day Out is the latest such event, taking over Virginia's VEND Marketplace between 8am–4pm on Saturday, May 25. The shindig's name also acts as your instructions, so round up your woofer and take them on an outing. There's even a dress-up competition, as there usually is at these things. That's how adorable pups get even cuter. Also on the agenda: doggy stalls, a dog play area, a dog wash and food trucks (although the latter will be catering to humans). And the northside spot's general array of markets and greenery, too.
Come Friday, June 14, it's time for a night at the museum — but you won't find Ben Stiller roaming the halls here. Rather, given what'll be on display at Queensland Museum at the time, the revelry will feel a little out of this world. Walking, talking, drinking and partying like you're on the moon is on the agenda at QM's latest After Dark shindig, which is all about soaring beyond the earth as part of the museum's NASA — A Human Adventure showcase. There'll be music, drinks and demonstrations — plus attendees will get free reign, peering not only at the a whole host of exhibits about space featuring more than 250 items, including pieces that have actually been to space, but also feasting your eyes on the rest of the joint's displays. You'll be knocking back beverages; examining rocket engines, space food, space suits, lunar cameras and moon boots; and just generally pondering life beyond our pale blue dot. A word of warning: these shindigs often sell out so you'll want to nab a ticket quickly.
After a drink or two, or maybe a few more, even the shyest among us have been known to break into song. Alcohol is a great confidence booster — and belting out a ballad with a beverage in your hand just feels natural after you've had a couple of cold ones. Plenty of bars and events have been capitalising upon this idea, as Pub Choir fans will already know. Now, over at Milton venue Mongrel, it's time for a new spin. Tins and Tunes is really as simple as it sounds, with the watering hole serving up cheap brews, providing lyrics and teachers, and asking boozed-up patrons to sing their hearts out. While it's free to drop by and warble your best, you will need your wallet for the beverage part of the equation. Gather the gang and head on down to Park Road from 6pm on Wednesday, June 12. And if you're not known for your beautiful voice, don't worry — everyone else will likely be in the same situation.
It's birthday time at Ashgrove's resident Japanese eatery, and Tsuru isn't letting the occasion pass by without a fuss. For an entire week, the Ashgrove Avenue spot is putting on a huge lantern party. And slinging plenty of food and drink to match, of course. The celebrations start on Wednesday, June 26 with cake. It isn't just any old cake — it's a 20-kilogram sushi cake, which is the kind of thing you don't get to tuck into every day. Head back on Thursday, June 27 for sake tasting and cocktail-style bites, because what's a Japanese party without everyone's favourite tipple? Other highlights across the period, which runs until Tuesday, July 2, include free coffees to start your Saturday morning on June 29, a couple of evenings filled with live tunes, and a $15 beer and izakaya-style food special on Sunday, June 30. Or, head by from 4pm on Tuesday, July 2 to learn an important new skill, and for free: making your own gyoza. Image: Tsuru Japanese.
If there's one thing that Welcome to Bowen Hills has become known for, it's throwing parties and festivals. Any old excuse will do, really. Love chicken? Let's turn that into a shindig. Adore beer? That's reason enough for a get-together. Fancy combining the two? Well, that's the whole point of the venue's new one-day gathering. The Chicken and Beer Festival will serve up chook and brews — in multiple varieties, of course. Whether you're keen on fried poultry, roasted chicken or the bite-sized goodness of nuggets, you'll find them here. You'll also find a whole heap of beer, including at pop-up bars. One such watering hole will even be dedicated to tinnies. While the vendor lineup is yet to be announced, mark Saturday, July 20 in your calendar. The fest will run from 11am–10pm, and entry is free. It'll also feature live music — and, as always, you can bring your dog along as well.
Good Food Month is here for 2019, which means it's time to jump around town and enjoy the best meals and beverages that Brisbane has to offer. Or, you could just block out every weekend morning across the month and make plans to tuck into the best meal of the day — with unlimited mimosas and bloody marys. That's what Pourboy is serving up on Saturdays and Sundays throughout July, with the venue's Bottomless Boozy Brunch running for two-hour sittings between 10am–1pm. It's the drinks that won't stop at the South Brisbane eatery — well, at least within your allocated time slot. Food-wise, you can choose anything from the brunch menu. Seeing your morning slide into the afternoon with a drink in hand will set you back an affordable $45 per person. Unsurprisingly, bookings via email or phone are highly recommended, so gather the gang and plan ahead.
Planning a date night during June? Lock it in for the middle of the week, as Post Office Square has the perfect activity. On Wednesday June 12 — and again on June 19 and 26 — the inner-city space is hosting Rom Coms & Nom Noms. There'll be flicks and food, obviously. Attendees can feast their eyes on the pop-up big screen for free — but if you're keen on a snack, there'll be grazing boxes for available from micro pub Isles Lane. And, if you're thirsty as well, the bar can help with that as well, obviously. As for the movie lineup, prepare to get romantic with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on June 12, then swoon over Sweet Home Alabama on June 19, before playing with a modern Shakespeare update in She's the Man on June 26. The event opens at 5pm each week, with films starting at 5.30pm. Image: Isles Lane.
It's been half a century since The Rocky Horror Show first brought its musical blend of sci-fi, horror and comedy to the stage, and the cult hit itself has the perfect phrase to describe those quickly passing years. Yes, time is fleeting when you're singing about a college-aged couple getting a flat tyre, wandering over to an old castle to ask for help, and finding an extra-terrestrial mad scientist from the galaxy of Transylvania — plus his staff and his Frankenstein-style experiments — awaiting. Yes, the show itself is astounding, too. To celebrate this big anniversary, a new Australian production of The Rocky Horror Show is currently touring the country, starting in Sydney then moving to Adelaide and Melbourne. And, for one night only, the Sydney season is beaming one of its shows into cinemas as well — live as it's all happening at the Theatre Royal Sydney. Movie-goers can do the 'Time Warp' in Brisbane cinema aisles from 6.15pm on Thursday, March 30, which is when the Richard O'Brien-created production will be broadcast from the stage to the screen. In the process, The Rocky Horror Show will notch up a first. For Trafalgar Releasing, who is behind a heap of event cinema-style sessions like this, this is the first time that it has presented a live event from an Aussie venue to cinemas across the nation. Folks hitting up big screens around the country will want to listen closely, and watch, as Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter puts his hands on his hips, then brings his knees in tight. The glorious madness will take its toll with help not only from Donovan — fresh from popping back up in Ramsay Street to farewell Neighbours before it was renewed again — but also from Spicks and Specks' Myf Warhurst as The Narrator. Also featuring: Ellis Dolan (School of Rock) as Eddie/Dr Scott, Darcey Eagle (Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical) as Columbia, Ethan Jones (9 to 5 The Musical) as Brad, Deirdre Khoo (Once) as Janet, Loredo Malcolm (Hamilton) as Rocky and Henry Rollo (Jagged Little Pill the Musical) as Riff Raff. Of course, this tale is no stranger to cinemas thanks to 1975's iconic big-screen release The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Since first premiering in London in June 1973, The Rocky Horror Show has played in more than 30 countries, with over 30 million people seeing songs like 'Science Fiction/Double Feature', 'Dammit, Janet!', 'Sweet Transvestite', 'Over at the Frankenstein Place' and 'Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me'. If you haven't been before and can't make it to the current theatre tour, this is your turn to join in. Images: Daniel Boud.
Put down your croquet mallet, plaster on your best game show host smile and grab a slushie: it's Heathers time, again. The end of this month marks 30 years since one of the most very films of the 80s first hit American cinemas, and fun-loving cinephile Kristian Fletcher is putting on a screening to celebrate. 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, you're in for a deliciously twisted night commemorating one of the cult classics of the past three decades. Whatever will be, will be, after all. So, what's the event's damage? It starts at 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 26 at Metro Arts, and drinking blue beverages isn't recommended. Be there, or be a pillowcase — or be jealous much.
Weekend afternoons, The Triffid and a roots lineup go hand-in-hand, and have since Newstead hangout started running acoustic gigs back when it opened. Accordingly, it was only a matter of time until the venue decided to turn their regular shindigs into a festival — and after a winning start in 2016, they're returning for another round. Meet the Newstead Roots Festival, aka a beefed-up version of the events everyone already knows and loves. With Caravana Sun, Fat Picnic, The Steele Syndicate, Karl S Williams, Little Georgia, Aine Tyrrell, Jordan Merrick, Angharad Drake and DJ Paul Watson on the bill, playing on both the main stage and out in the beer garden, it's the ultimate weekend roots session — and, it's even better given that it takes place on the Saturday of a long weekend.
The divine cabaret performer, Meow Meow, is performing for three nights at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Hailing from England, she is the Queen of Cabaret and has created her own unique performance style that combines comedy with music. Her larger than life stage presence and pure unbridled charisma has mesmerised audiences across the world as she manages to single handedly entertain her fans. Meow Meow embodies a bygone era of glitz and glamour. She has the ability to enchant and captivate her audiences as her performances not only showcases her angelic voice, but are also injected with side-splitting comedy. The sequinned songstress will be performing three 70 minute shows this week. Meow Meow's talent is unparalleled, we assure you, you've never seen anything like this delicious diva, so why not head along for a purr-fect show.
It's the summer dilemma. Or, in Brisbane, one that lingers whenever the weather is warm. Just try to rove your eyes over a body of cool, inviting water in this city and not feel the immediate urge to plunge right in. But maybe you've splashed in all of Brissie's water holes. Perhaps you've paddled in pools, chased waterfalls and dipped your toes into every beach from Noosa to Tweed Heads. Now, you'd like to do more than just wade through the waves, swim laps or snorkel — to take these experiences up a level. Because upskilling isn't confined to your professional life, we've teamed up with Gage Roads Brewing Co, in celebration of its aptly named Single Fin summer ale, to help you ramp up your aquatic abilities. Always wanted to dive into the ocean's depths? Just heard about underwater hockey, but are now desperate to try it? Yearning to unleash your inner Keanu on a surfboard? We're here to help. We've found the best ways to add another feather to your swim cap. GET CERTIFIED IN SCUBA DIVING If you're going to truly embrace Sebastian's "it's better down where it's wetter" mindset, then there's only one thing to do: make like a wannabe mermaid or merman and learn to scuba. You can take your pick of schools, but you do want one main thing: a shiny scuba certification at the end of it. Brisbane Dive Academy holds two-day courses that start in the Palm Beach Aquatic Centre before progressing to the ocean in Tweed Heads, while Go Dive's four-day personalised lessons will take you to a number of seaside spots. And, if you want to make a holiday out of it, there's the Manta Lodge and Scuba Centre on North Stradbroke Island, where you can stay at the backpackers while you take the three-day open water diver course. [caption id="attachment_703094" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] UQ Sport.[/caption] HONE YOUR SWIMMING SKILLS Whether you're in the pool every chance you get or you're more of a casual swimmer, knowing what to do in the water is an essential life skill. And every skill needs practice, which is where adult learn-to-swim classes come in. Maybe you've long mastered the basics, but still lack the confidence when taking a dip. Perhaps you really want to take your time in the water more seriously. Whichever category you fall into — and even if you're a true beginner who needs to learn everything — Brisbane boasts a heap of options. Heading to one of the university facilities around town will also give you access to water sports classes, such as at UQ Sport in St Lucia and group fitness sessions, as held at Griffith University's Mt Gravatt campus. TAKE SURF LESSONS We can't all chase a team of bank robbers, infiltrate their surf crew and head for the nearest point break, but we can all do the next best thing. Book a set of classes with a surf school and you'll be hitting the waves in no time. Unsurprisingly, you'll need to journey either north or south — although you can just mosey to Bribie Island, where you'll find the closest surf school to Brisbane. Our pick, however, is the Gold Coast's Currumbin Alley Surf School. Take a learner group lesson from $35, then laze on one of the area's best beaches afterwards. If you're an early bird, you can also enjoy your time in the water as the sun rises. [caption id="attachment_703086" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Brisbane Barracudas[/caption] ENTER THE WORLD OF UNDERWATER HOCKEY It's hockey, but not on grass. It's that simple really. You'll don a mask, snorkel and flippers; pick up a hockey stick; and try to slide a puck along the bottom of the pool. Dating back to the 1950s, and also known as Octopush, the game seems like the kind of thing that someone thought of by going "hmm, but what if we did it underwater?" — but it also sounds like plenty of fun. Brisbanites can give it a try by making their way to a Brisbane Barracudas session at the Sleeman Aquatic Centre Chandler, with games for players of all skill levels (including newcomers) held from 7pm for 7.15pm every Monday and Thursday night. UP YOUR UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GAME Think you've mastered everything there is underwater — besides becoming actual Aquaman? Think again, because we've found your next step. You can snorkel, scuba and play underwater sports like everyone else, or you can do all of the above and learn how to take the best snaps beneath the shoreline. It's a popular dive centre course, although it is one you'll need your scuba certification and the right equipment for. If you'd like to try it out somewhere other than Brisbane, you can do so at the Gold Coast Dive Centre. Or — and even better scenery-wise — make the trip to Byron Bay to take classes from award-winning snapper Ross Gudgeon. Make your next summertime fling a Single Fin. The light-bodied ale is packed with plenty of hoppy flavour to keep you smiling all season. Top image: Tourism and Events Queensland.
Since debuting at 2003’s Mercedez-Benz Australian Fashion Week, Melbourne’s Kit Willow Podgornik has been an unstoppable force. The following year in 2004 she premiered at London Fashion week, and the year following that she showed at New York Fashion Week, cementing her status as one of the most respected Australian brands, both locally and internationally. Her namesake brand Willow is known for its feminine elegance and exceptional quality, fusing art and fashion as one. For three days only, Willow’s setting up shop in the city’s June Dally-Watkins building, faring end-of-season wares from past and recent collections at massively reduced prices. Not just limited to frocks and tops, there’ll also be shoes, accessories and lingerie on the sales table. It’s almost the end of the financial year, which just so happens to be the perfect time to pick up something that’s silky, draped, and Willow.
Personally, I need no excuse to spend some time at the Powerhouse. There’s something about that old school recycled building, with it’s modern extension and furnishings, nestled on the best little spot right on the river that does it for me. But if you actually need motivation to get on the CityGlider and take a satisfying walk through New Farm then here it is: this Sunday, LiveSpark will be showcasing two incredible Brisbane bands, Texas Tea and Pear and the Awkward Orchestra. LiveSpark is a weekly indulgence at the Powerhouse, and every Sunday they exhibit free live music from local bands. This Sunday Texas Tea, a country/soul duo will be playing before they head off for a European tour next month. They’ll be supported by Pear and the Awkward Orchestra, a jazzy, indie folk band fronted by Pear and accompanied by the Awkward Orchestra, three talented musicians flaunting their ability to play multiple different instruments and sing. When you wake up Sunday morning feeling like you’ve been run over by truck, drink your imported Brazilian coffee, fix your sex hair and make your way to that beautiful bend in the river. You’re about to hear something that will make you forget about the night you’ve already forgotten.
Who’s cooler than your daily Facebook check and a Llama combined? Why, it’s the Dalai Lama of course (get it? Daily Llama!). His Holiness will be presenting a community forum at the Suncorp Piazza on how to feel empowered and hopeful in personal ventures. After what has happened to the state, this is sure to bring hope to those affected by the floods. After the persecutions the Dalai Lama has faced and his standing as the holy leader of Tibetan Buddhism he is sure to inspire, educate and help listeners achieve one step further on the path of enlightenment. This also a chance to ask that burning question you have for His Holiness as he will be taking questions from the audience. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the 14th Ocean High Priest (according to Wikipedia, that’s the English translation of Dalai Lama) and ask for his advice in your personal ventures. The forum itself will be mediated by Nova FM’s Meshel Laurie, which will ensure the event will be enlightening and hilarious at the same time.
When I was a child my mother never allowed me to have too much chocolate or coffee. Since moving out of home, I have formed an adoring and somewhat crazed love affair with both of them and now my dream of chocolate and coffee coming together has become a reality, with Portside Wharf hosting the Merlo Coffee & Chocolate Affair. If Cadbury and Nescafé don’t satisfy you anymore then I’m sure you’ll find something there to tickle your fancy. Once you're on a sugar high or are just a little too wide awake then you should head on over to one of the classes being held there on the science of coffee and the secrets of how to make the perfect brew, which will be hosted by the owner of Merlo coffee, Dean Merlo. Chocoholics and Coffee addicts: ready your bibs and prepare your body for what is sure to be a sensation overload! Even those people who “claim” to not like chocolate or drink coffee will become devotees once they experience the pleasure of Brazilian roasted coffee beans or handmade Swiss chocolate. Even my own mother would become a fan! As Bach once said: “Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine! I must have my coffee”. I’m sure this could be applied to chocolate as well.
No one ever talks about it, but everyone knows Brisbane has a longing desire to be a little bit more French - to have that je ne sais quoi, to be a little bit more tres chic, to speak in dulcet Parisian tones while eating baguette as a man plays the accordion across the cobblestone road. No one ever talks about it, but the evidence is there – all you have to do is walk into your standard Albion McMansion to find a spread of francais-inspired tiki-tack from Ici et La. Want a coffee? Sure, the café is in the garde-manger – sorry, pantry, woops – and you can find the lait in le réfrigérateur. Oh, you’re leaving now ? Bon voyage – woops, I mean, um, excusez moi – seeya later mate ! While a lot of us won’t have the chance to claim a French passport in our lifetime, we can still celebrate Bastille Day with our froggish friends. Enter the Brisbane French Festival. Taking place on South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt, the festival will see thirteen hours of authentic French food and fun, including: Le Defilé, Cirque du Nouvelle Caledonie, Le Trois Petit Cochons puppet show, and more. If you’re feeling a little out of place with your fellow antipodeans (oui, moi!) the French Festival is the one day of the year that you can be brought closer to the Parisian dream. Je t’aime, France!
The music scene in Brisbane needs changing – lately it seems like everyone’s just going to gigs just for the sake of getting extremely tanked and checking in to Woodland on Facebook. Sorry, what was that band you saw on Friday night? You can’t remember their name? For some reason I’m not surprised… Setting a precedent for change are three of Brisbane’s finest in post-rock: Nikko, Screens and Big Dead. To give a brief rundown – Nikko are one of Brisbane’s finest acts, having formed in 2005, developing and maintaining a strong presence in the Brisbane music scene. Having released their debut album The Warm Side in 2010, the group are currently working on a follow-up release. Screens are a five-piece that make ambient progressive post-rock soundscapes, complemented live by unique visuals controlled by an unseen sixth member. Big Dead have just finished independently recording their first EP titled A Very Short Story, a compilation of material created since their conception in 2008. Set in the iconic Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, this is an unmissable event for those who enjoy their music without a side of annoying non-punters furiously tapping their iPhone’s Places app.
Uni holidays are great – it’s one week of sleep ins and pretending you don’t have a 4000 word essay due the Monday following. You might also be able to sneak in a bit of drunken debauchery in your busy anti-uni schedule, and the best time to fit in a sloshy soiree is at Oh Hello on a Thursday Night when Cobra Kai brings the ruckus. This week’s party is going to be their best one yet, with Velociraptor, Dune Rats and Gung Ho invading the main stage. Then there’ll also be the usual Passion Pop jugs, Cobra Kai Pale Ale and jam jar cocktails and slew of fun time pretty party people to get low with to a DJ set from DZ Deathrays. Though Thursdays are usually reserved for quality Operation Repo viewing while eating cheese in my uni best (read: whatever I went to sleep in), this Thursday I think I’ll amuse myself within the polka-dotted doors of Oh Hello. We at Concrete Playground think you should step away from the TV lair as well, and we’ll help you out by giving out a double pass to tonight’s Cobra Kai party. Go to our Facebook page for more details.
If you’re into alternative indie rock you’re probably overwhelmed by the ridiculous amount of kids starting hip little indie bands, playing at every venue you love, almost every single night. This might be great for you, but for someone like me, who doesn’t really love the whole scene, it’s just another annoying bunch of pigeon-toed, curly haired dudes wasting my time and the lifespan of my probably already damaged hearing. But since I’m usually quite critical, it’s always for very good reason when you don’t find me viciously patronising a band. I have only recently heard of Gold Fields but when I did hear them, they blew my mind. No wonder they’ve just done a big tour in the States, they’re definitely aesthetically pleasing. They really have talent and a unique flare. They’re back from America and if an emo like me loves them, I can only expect that the more open-minded of you will go nuts for this show.
Brisbanites have't been able to travel far during the pandemic, but domestic flight sales have been doing big business. When Jetstar launched a heap of cheap options last year, it sold 70,000 seats in just five hours. When Alliance Airlines offered $99 trips from Brissie to the Whitsundays, it understandably received plenty of interest, too. The list goes on — because we've all been exploring our own backyards and taking whatever getaways we can get. International holidays will be back on the cards from November; however, if you're a Brisbanite still eager to head north for a getaway in the next few months (to salvage what's left of 2021, perhaps), it's now Virgin Australia's turn to help your vacation plans. The airline is holding a sale on flights from Brissie to The Whitsundays (via Proserpine), Hamilton Island, Cairns and Townsville — all costing $75 each way. The sale has already kicked off, and is available until Sunday, October 31, unless sold out earlier. Obviously, it's likely to be popular and seats will probably get snapped up quickly, if you're wondering when you should book. In terms of making the trip, you can get tropical between now and Sunday, December 12, giving you almost two months to slot in your vacation. And, heading north won't require you to navigate Queensland's border rules, given that you'll be staying within the state. The flight sale is being run in conjunction with the Queensland Government, in an $8 million campaign designed to encourage stays within the Sunshine State — which also includes reduced rates on accommodation and up to 50 percent off tourism experiences as well. Virgin Australia's $75 sale on flights from Brisbane to Proserpine, Hamilton Island, Cairns and Townsville runs until Sunday, October 31 — unless sold out earlier.
Maybe your weekend plans were rained out. Perhaps you were hoping to go to an event that was postponed earlier in the week when the forecast heralded wet weather. Or, you might've been woken up overnight by the sound of quite the hefty downpour. Whichever category fits — and all three very well might — Brisbane has received a drenching over the past few days. And, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, it's in for a wet and wild afternoon and evening again today, Monday, March 22. BOM has just issued a severe weather warning that covers the bulk of southern and western Queensland — including Brisbane. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding are predicted, and the organisation is also cautioning that the conditions might become life-threatening in some areas. The warning spans Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Maroochydore, Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Warwick, Thargomindah, Dalby, Roma, Charleville, Birdsville, Emerald and Goondiwindi — so, yes, a big chunk of the state can expect to get wet. Rainfall could reach up to 100–150 millimetres over a six-hour period, if you're wondering just how damp today might get. Accordingly, if you're currently reading this from somewhere dry and cosy, we suggest that you keep it that way for the rest of this wet and gloomy Monday. Between 60–90 millimetres of rain is specifically forecast for Brisbane for the remainder of the day — adding to the 125 millimetres that fell in the 24 hours between 9am yesterday and 9am this morning. To put that latter figure in context, Brisbane's average rainfall for the whole of March sits at 140.7 millimetres, so the city almost received a month's worth of water from the sky in a single day. https://twitter.com/BOM_Qld/status/1373811299583426567 As the wet conditions continue, the usual common sense tactics obviously apply: secure loose outdoor items, stay inside and, if you do go outside, don't enter flood waters under any conditions. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services's number is 132 500 if you need SES assistance. Forecast-wise, it's predicted to stay wet for the next few days. Tuesday is set for more rain, receiving between 30–45 millimetres, while Wednesday is expected to get 10–25 millimetres. From Thursday through until Sunday, though, sunny conditions and tops between 29–31 degrees are predicted. For now, stay dry out there. And remember to check Live Traffic, Translink and BOM for warnings and updates. For more information about the Bureau of Meteorology's weather warnings, head to its website.
In February, Brisbane's annual BrisAsia Festival returns for 2024 for 19 jam-packed days celebrating Asian culture, cuisine and art, as timed around Lunar New Year. City Hall's resident museum is getting in on the action, but it isn't just limiting its festivities to that period. Arriving with the start of the fest and running until June, Christine Ko and Louis Lim's Departure earns another iteration — and if you've seen it elsewhere before, it's always evolving. Ko and Lim explore the migrant experience using kites as a symbol, with the Museum of Brisbane exhibition from Thursday, February 1–Friday, June 7 featuring family photos that have been turned into the flying objects. The number installed in MoB's hallway will change over the showcase's free run, as more are added based on conversations and workshops with first- and second-generation migrants. To tell each person's full story, written transcripts are also featured alongside the kites, as are individual recollections — which you can explore online as well. Ko and Lim are also MoB's artists in residence from January–May 2024, a program that has previously featured Dead Puppet Society, Anita Holtsclaw, Lawrence English, Tammy Law, Liesel Zink, Vanghoua Anthony Vue, Robert Brownhall and more. Images: Louis Lim.
Before SXSW made its way Down Under, Australia was already home to an annual event filled with live tunes, plus musicians and industry experts chatting about the business. In 2025, BIGSOUND marks 24 years of serving up that exact combination, and also of making Brisbane the centre of the Aussie music scene for a spring week in the process. How is it celebrating nearing its quarter-century milestone? With quite the hefty lineup. Briggs, Tash Sultana and Blur drummer Dave Rowntree are just some of the talents on the program — and that's just at BIGSOUND's conference. There are two key strands to this Sunshine State event: getting an array of people talking about all things music, and enlisting as many Brissie sites as possible in turning the River City into a multi-venue festival heaving with gigs. The first part is where well-known names usually come in. The second is where discovering your next favourite act is on the agenda. In 2025, you can enjoy both across Tuesday, September 2–Friday, September 5. Yorta Yorta rapper and Bad Apples Music founder Briggs will be in conversation with Gomeroi musician Kobie Dee, digging into their journeys, while Sultana is on the bill fresh from releasing her Return to the Roots EP. As for keynote speaker Rowntree, he heads to Brisbane just as he releases his new photography book No One You Know, which is filled with behind-the-scenes snaps taken by the man himself. Also among the folks on the conference lineup: Mallrat, Elly-May Barnes and Josh Pyke, adding to the musos picking up the microphone in a different way; Darcus Beese, aka the first Black President of a UK major label and the executive who signed Amy Winehouse at Island Records UK; Music Supervisor Anne Booty, who has worked on Poor Things and Kinds of Kindness; plus SXSW Music Festival Director Dev Sherlock, Reeperbahn Festival's Senior Partnerships Manager Robin Werner and The Great Escape's Head of Music Adam Ryan. The list of musicians among the 120-plus acts that will play 18 Brisbane stages includes WAFIA, KAIIT, Inkabee, Azure Ryder, The Southern River Band, Hatchie and plenty more — all following in the footsteps of Sultana, Flume, Courtney Barnett, Baker Boy, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard and others at past BIGSOUND festivals. Images: Simone Gorman-Clark and Dave Kan.
Thanks to all manner of classes and sessions around town, it's never been easier to bend and stretch your way to wellness — and to do so in a variety of places. Brisbane has played host to yoga classes on Mt Coot-tha, in breweries, at sports stadiums and more. But yoga on a stand-up paddle board in a rooftop pool with a swim-up bar? That's something that you really don't get to do every day. Across two sessions at 8am and 9am on Sunday, December 1, The Westin Brisbane will turn its Nautilus Pool into your next yoga spot, with Kat Harding leading the 45-minute classes. Tickets cost $25, and as well as a morning exercise session — and, of course, a splash — you'll also sip mimosas and tuck into brunch bites afterwards. This is a one-off event, so if you're keen, nabbing a ticket asap is recommended.
If there's one thing Brisbanites like, it's watching Studio Ghibli films in a cinema. In fact, over the last few years, a whole heap of cinemas around town have hosted their own celebrates dedicated to the Japanese animation house — and now, it's The Elizabeth Picture Theatre's turn. Screening on select Thursday evenings from in May and June — on May 3, 10 and 31, plus June 14, to be specific — it's not just the flicks movie buffs know and love that's the attraction here. Fans should be jumping for joy at the chance to see some of their lesser-known efforts on a big screen. You won't be watching Spirited Away, but you will feel like you've been transported somewhere magical. Catch Kiki's Delivery Service, From Up on Poppy Hill, My Neighbour Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies — and if you need convincing regarding the latter, we consider it an absolute masterpiece from director and studio co-founder Isao Takahata, who passed away this month. If you've missed these films in their limited cinema runs or fest appearances in the past, consider this your chance to catch up. At only $12 per session, make like a moving castle and mosey your way over there.
Before Thelma and Louise went on their famous road trip, another set of ladies wreaked havoc on the open highway. Their clothes were tight, their cars were fast, and their guns were ready. They danced, they schemed, and they weren’t to be underestimated – or messed with. The go-go girls of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! were the creation of Russ Meyer, the filmmaker who has become synonymous with the low-budget sexploitation movement. To celebrate one of his most famous works, the New Globe Theatre is channeling his spirit with not only a movie screening but a night of entertainment to match. Watch the cult bad girl crime thriller in a rare big-screen outing, and then revel in the 1960s-themed fun. Courtesy of music by The Plastic Fangs, burlesque by Miss Bertie Page and Rosie Peaches, and tunes from DJ Wolvie Trash, the vibe will be sassy – and you should be too.
If there's an occasion worth celebrating, including Christmas and winter, Woolloongabba's South City Square sure does like marking it with stalls. So, now that spring is in full swing, of course the inner-east precinct is rolling out the festivities — this time at a dessert festival on Saturday, September 16. Running from 10am–4pm, Spring Dessert Festival and Laneway Eats will hero Japanese and Korean sweet treats among other bites. You'll also find market stalls slinging all kinds of wares at this family-friendly affair. On the agenda as well: live tunes plus other entertainment. At past events, that's included dance performances — and, for kids, a jumping castle, face painting and twisted balloons. It all tales place in and around a brick-lined, industrial-style space, which tends to make you feel like you're wandering around a European-style market. Fancy seeing a movie while you're there? Take the opportunity to check out the precinct's brand-new Angelika Film Centre, which has only been open for a couple of weeks. [caption id="attachment_893537" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Markus Ravik[/caption]
Do you want to see a world class comedian without the world class price tag? Yes? You do!? Then venture forth from your room ridden with posters of Home and Away heartthrobs to the Sit Down Comedy Club and come and see Simon Kennedy! Back from writing sketches and starring in commercials across the UK and Australia, Simon Kennedy is back to doing what he does best: stand-up comedy. Rave Magazine have lauded the Melbournian comedian, saying he “has ways of making the audience see things for what they really are without judgement, and that, ultimately, signals the hallmark of a good stand-up comedian.” Not known for his ability to stay in one field, you might recognise Simon’s voice from radio or the short film Atonement Tonight. Or you may recognise his face from The Today Show, Thursday Night Live or possibly have even seen play a serious role in Home and Away, where he was cast as a prison guard. So sit down (the name of the venue commands you to!), take a load off and prepare your stomach for gut-wrenching comedy.
Because you're reading this, we know you're not someone who would receive a pet for Christmas, only to decide it wasn't for you. We know you're one of the good folks. You're probably hoping that you do receive a loveable animal as a gift, even if you already have one — or several — that you adore. We understand your yearning, and so does RSPCA Queensland. In trying to find permanent homes for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens surrendered into their care from all over the state, they're bringing all those cuddly creatures to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, January 12 for their fifth annual pop-up adoption event. Entry is via gold coin donation, and includes demonstrations, entertainment, food, and activities, as well as RSPCA stalls and information. And then there's the hundreds of animals waiting for your affection — and for you to take them home with you. 432 critters found homes last year, in case you're wondering. Although you can't put a price on the happiness that a new four-legged friend will bring, those wanting to adopt an older cat or dog can do so for a cheaper price. If you've got your heart set on loving your new family member from an early age, kittens and puppies aged under four months will also be looking for human companions. There's more to pet adoption than overdosing on cuteness, of course, with making the commitment to care for an animal serious business. For further information, read RSPCA Queensland's FAQs. And, while you can take a pet home with you, you can't bring your existing furry pal.
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 National Fish 'n' Chip Day because they're both tasty and fun. At Kangaroo Point, One Fish Two Fish is getting into the spirit of this seafood extravaganza in 2022 by, well, serving up seafood. And it's doing so across three days — from Friday, June 3–Sunday, June 5. You won't be tucking into just any old fish 'n' chips over this seafood-filled weekend, however. That OG pairing is a classic for a reason, so it's still on the menu, of course — as is a vegan version made with battered banana blossom — but One Fish Two Fish also has a couple of specials on offer. That means that you can opt for the fish 'n' chip brioche sub ($24) made with beer-battered cod, shredded baby gem, pea and mint smash, tartare sauce, crushed salt and malt vinegar crisps, plus a side of shoestrings fries. Or, there's the fish 'n' chip pie ($32) that comes filled with salmon, blue cod, prawns, mussels, bechamel and dill, and topped with chips. Also on the menu: fish schnitties ($28), which includes panko-crumbed barramundi plus warm potato salad, cornichons, golden shallots, dill, fennel and mayo. And, because it wouldn't be a fish shop meal without it, deep-fried Mars bars ($14) are being whipped up for dessert. One Fish Two Fish's National Fish 'n' Chip Day lineup is available for both lunch and dinner.
It only took one song for The Spice Girls to become a hit — and what a hit they became. Since you started reading this article, one of their songs has become stuck in your head, hasn't it? If you wannabe our lover, you'll admit it. In fact, we're guessing that your toes still tap whenever you hear a Spice Girls tune, even if that's something else you don't really want to share. There's no need to hide your Spice love at Kristian Fletcher's latest event. It is a tribute evening celebrating 20 years since their first single and album burrowed its way into our ears, after all. The only response to news of such a Spice-tastic night? Say you'll be there, of course. An array of Brisbane performers will take to the New Globe stage to bring all things Spice back to life, with concert footage, music videos and rare clips featuring the real thing projected onto the theatre's big screen. Dressing like Posh, Baby, Sporty, Scary or Ginger for your chance to win a prize is heartily encouraged.
It’s hard to envision collage as a legitimate artform when only pipecleaners, preschool and budget birthday cards come to mind at its mention. Brisbane artists Rachael Bartram and Warren Handley, however, have reinvented the art of collage in a more mature medium, with not a pom pom, paddle pop stick or glitter shaker in sight. Their combined exhibition Assembling Worlds II presents an idea of two or more worlds in just one image. While Rachael re-contextualises her imagery by collecting, cutting, slicing and splicing – praise the glue stick – Warren’s process involves a digital form of collage where by a computer becomes his Clag. Their pieces show off characters upon clashing backdrops, with a manipulation of fiction and fact make for a minefield of challenges and questions about global issues. Some pieces provide stark contrast, while others fit together quite cleanly, but they always hold a composition that sits within the fringes of two worlds. You can catch the work of Assembling Worlds II at West End’s Depo till the October 26.
Filling the silver screen with espionage action for six decades now, the Bond franchise has long had a license to thrill — and to spruik shaken-not-stirred martinis, all manner of gadgets and smouldering stares, too. The spy saga has also been home to some of the most iconic pieces of music to ever be paired with movies over the years. Indeed, each 007 film's theme song is an occasion in itself. At Skyfall: The Music of James Bond, those tunes are well and truly in the spotlight. In fact, the entire show is all about them. The Little Red Company's Naomi Price and Luke Kennedy will take to the stage — donning gowns and tuxedos, naturally — and sing through tracks by Paul McCartney, Shirley Bassey, Tina Turner and Tom Jones, as well as Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish and more. Helping the pair work through songs spanning everything from Goldfinger to No Time to Die: a four-piece band, an eight-piece brass section, dancers and what's being dubbed 'the queen of all Bond villains'. There'll also be two different guest vocalists at each show. Skyfall: The Music of James Bond hits the QPAC Concert Hall from Friday, July 15–Saturday, July 16 — with both an afternoon and an evening gig on the latter date. And yes, Price is well accustomed to belting out tributes to pop culture favourites; see also: Wrecking Ball, Lady Beatle and Christmas Actually. Images: Steph Do Rozario / Dylan Evans.
Everyone knows who The Beatles are. Most people love them (yeah, yeah, yeah). George Martin mightn't have received the quite same amount of screaming fans and worldwide adoration as Paul, John, Ringo and George, but that's often the plight that producers must handle. When they do their job well, they ensure the on-stage talent steals the show. Indeed, Martin — who was also an composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician — helped give the Fab Four their ticket to ride. Paul once called him the fifth Beatle, and the Liverpudlians certainly wouldn't have enjoyed the same fame without him. He was another victim of 2016, passing away in March; however for one night, his contribution to the biggest band of the last century is in the spotlight. The title of the gig says it all: The Beatles: A Live Celebration Honouring George Martin. So, how do you pay tribute to such a much stalwart? Enlist a heap of ace Aussie talent, obviously. Linda Bull, Kram, Screamfeeder's Kellie Lloyd, Powderfinger's Darren Middleton and Halfway's Luke Peacock will come together under the guidance of You Am I's Davey Lane to play two sets of Beatles classics that Martin made possible. It won't be a hard day's night at all, but it will be an entertaining and celebratory one.
Any venue can serve up a brunch that goes on for hours, or so it seems given the sheer number of such mid-morning sessions across Brisbane. Cloudland's Brunch With Bite fits that mould, offering plenty of food as well as bottomless booze — but it also adds something a little different to the menu. Fancy getting a bit of camp drag comedy with your meal? Watching an uproarious game show? Belting out a tune while brunch rolls on? They're all on the bill at this banquet each week. On Sunday, October 25, something a little extra special is on offer as well: a drag brunch halloween party. Yes, it'll be themed to suit the occasion, so prepare to get spooky. And, if you'd like to come in costume, there'll be prizes. Food-wise, you'll tuck into an Italian-inspired spread and nab a drink on arrival, all as part of your $69 ticket. The event kicks off at 11am, with two hours of bottomless spritzes, mimosas, bloody marys, select beers and sangria on offer between 11.30am–1.30pm. And, if you're going booze-free, you can opt for mocktails instead. Social distancing will be in effect, as will table service, capped numbers and sanitising stations. The Brunch With Bite Halloween Party takes place from 11am on Sunday, October 25.
Everyone remembers the childhood thrill of spotting a strange object — be it an odd-shaped pebble or a gleaming shard of glass — then picking it up, putting it in your pocket and keeping it for your own makeshift treasure trove. In fact, if you still collect shiny seashells whenever you go to the beach, you're still doing the same thing. Catherine Large does too, but on a different scale. The jewellery and small object artist crafts her creative pieces out of items inherited or unearthed in places she has lived or travelled to. She's not just retaining them for later; she's examining, reconsidering and coming up with new uses and configurations for her found bits and pieces. The aptly titled Strange Objects is the end result, as well as an attempt to transform items of mysterious origins into something different — and to speculate about their backgrounds in the process. Taking over artisan's Gallery 1 until April 9, the exhibition also marks the beginning of the venue's partnership with Queensland College of Art, showcasing QCA's best student, staff and alumni work.
Wandering through an exhibition, any exhibition, can bring plenty of wise phrases and old adages to mind. One in particular mightn't have popped into your head, but as you're perusing each piece on the wall, it should feel relevant: not being able to see the forest for the trees. As we walk around galleries, do we spend too much time thinking about the individual items, rather than the whole collection? What is an exhibition even supposed to be? In Corps à Corps, Céline Condorelli inspires these questions — because they're her motivation. Displaying at the Institute of Modern Art between May 5 and July 15, the showcase takes over both indoor and outdoor spaces to probe the very nature of exhibitions. If you're a fan of Condorelli, the London and Milan-based artist who works with both art and architecture, you'll also be interested to know that it's her first solo show in Australia. Expect to enter a range of diverse worlds on site, and view more through a video installation of her previous efforts.
Celebrated in Mexico and the USA, Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that fits in seamlessly with our ongoing obsession with everything Mexican, so we partnered with Corona to throw Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Brisbane's best Mexican bars. Here's how the night went down.
