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Find out what's happening in Brisbane. Events, gigs, markets, arts, theatre, Brisbane's best freebies and what's on at the movies and on TV.

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Everything you need to know about the performing arts in Brisbane. What’s playing now and what’s coming soon.

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Everything you need to know about the visual arts in Brisbane. If it's on display you'll find it here.

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All Francophiles delight in the 2008 French Film Festival at Brisbane’s Palace Centro Cinemas from 20 - 30 March.

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There's plenty of things happening in Brisbane over the Easter long weekend. Take a look.

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It’s one hour of darkness lighting the way to change. It’s easy for anyone to take part.

 Kids enjoying school holidaysSchool Holidays

They’re short and sweet (both the kids and the holidays) but what to do? Make the most of the one week school break: 5 April – 13 April 2008.

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Australia's first major retrospective of the work of US pop art icon Andy Warhol, exclusive to Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.

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Here’s our pick of things to do in Brisbane that cost nothing, nix, nada - they’re all FREE.

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If you haven’t been to the arts in a while – or ever - check out this exciting program just for first timers. It’s the perfect way to try-before-you-buy.

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If you are looking for arts and crafts, fresh food or something unusual, try one of Brisbane's markets.

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Brisbane has an impressive range of arts, cultural and community festivals over the course the entire year.

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Sports mad? We've got everything you need to know: the latest sporting news, match details and venue guides for major stadiums.

Don't Miss

yachtBrisbane to Gladstone

Queensland's premier yacht race celebrates its 60th anniversary this Friday.

 Jackie WeaverThe Prisoner of Second Avenue

QTC's hilarious production of Neil Simon's play, starring Jacki Weaver and Sean Taylor.

Cup cakesAndy Warhol High Tea

Try the Andy W or the Jackie O high tea - served daily at GoMA's Foyer Bistro.


Free events

Here's our pick of things to do in Brisbane that cost nothing, nix, nada - they're all FREE!

Dandiiri Maiwar at Queensland Museum South Bank

Explore the cultural diversity, innovation and creativity of Queensland's Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. Dandiiri Maiwar… – more

Date19 November 2007 - 31 December 2008
VenueQueensland Museum, South Bank
It's a Dog's Life! Exhibition

Public servants who bark, bray, neigh, coo, sniff, miaow and wriggle? They’re not on the payroll, but thousands of dogs, horses, camels, cats, – more

Date15 December 2007 - 20 April 2008
VenueQueensland Museum, South Bank
Destination Australia: Ports of Immigration

Destination Australia - Ports of Immigration explores the journeys by ship and arrival of immigrants to Australia's major ports. The exhibition… – more

Date14 March - 22 June 2008
VenueMuseum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Swing at South Bank

You've seen it on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance - the swing dancing revival is sweeping the world, so swing into South Bank… – more

Date23 March 2008 - 28 February 2009
VenueSuncorp Piazza, South Bank
Earth Hour 2008

Earth Hour will be held at 8pm on Saturday, 29 March 2008. Businesses, icons and homes around the world will switch off their lights for one hour… – more

Date29 March 2008
VenueVarious locations around Brisbane, Brisbane

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Arts

Here's a selection of some of the great arts and cultural events happening across Brisbane.

Remembering Goodna: Stories from a Queensland mental hospital

Museum of Brisbane's new exhibition, Remembering Goodna:Stories from a Queensland mental hospital explores the history of the large mental hospital… – more

Date8 November 2007 - 23 March 2008
VenueMuseum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Making it Modern: The Watercolours of Kenneth Macqueen

'Making it Modern' is a major exhibition of the watercolours of 'Kenneth Macqueen' (1897-1960) that highlights his importance as a key Australian… – more

Date20 November 2007 - 5 May 2008
VenueQueensland Art Gallery, South Brisbane
That '80s Show (Exhibition)

The 1980s are marked by various phenomena: pastel, Gordon Gekko greed, big and bad hair, brand-naming on attire, Post-Modernism, the list continues.… – more

Date24 January - 30 March 2008
VenueQUT Art Museum, Brisbane City
New York Opera Met screenings at Palace Centro Cinemas

Coming to Australia and Queensland for the first time: THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA CAPTURED LIVE IN HD Experience the excitement of the Met,… – more

Dateselected dates
VenuePalace Centro Cinemas, Fortitude Valley
Annie Hogan: A Survey

This ten-year survey of photographic works by US-based Australian photographer Annie Hogan, considers how public and private spaces shape the way we… – more

Date4 April - 6 July 2008
VenueMuseum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

- more arts stuff

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Concerts

Just a few highlights from the ourbrisbane.com concerts calendar.

Sinead O'Connor

The Australian national tour is in support of her new double album, Theology. The album is a collection of mostly new and original songs -… – more

Date22 March 2008
VenueBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Andy Warhol Up Late

As part of the Andy Warhol exhibition, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents 'Andy Warhol Up Late'. Fri 4 Jan – Fri 28 Mar: GoMA will open – more

Date4 January - 28 March 2008
VenueGallery of Modern Art (GoMA), South Brisbane
Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster

A salty rock croon and smoky bar room swagger, dispatching gripping lyrical lore with a wholly original, powerful narrative delivery featuring… – more

Date4 April 2008
VenueArena Entertainment Complex, Fortitude Valley
Matchbox Twenty

Out of exile, April 2008 marks the much anticipated return to Australian shores of Matchbox Twenty! Striking massive success with the release of… – more

Date21 April 2008
VenueBrisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
K.D. Lang - Watershed Tour

K.D. Lang is set to visit Australia again in 2008, her concerts featuring old favourites and new music from her upcoming 'Watershed' album. – more

Date28 & 29 April 2008
VenueQueensland Performing Arts Centre, South Bank

- more concerts

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Family

Here are just a few of the great events happening across Brisbane that are fun for the whole family.

Enter The Parlour at the State Library

Are you game to enter The Parlour? The Parlour is a special space where you can borrow a variety of board games and play with friends or other… – more

Date16 November 2007 - 31 March 2008
VenueState Library of Queensland, South Bank
The Silver Factory: Andy Warhol for Kids

As part of the Andy Warhol exhibition, the Children’s Art Centre has been transformed into Warhol’s famous art studio – The Silver Factory – – more

Date8 December 2007 - 13 April 2008
VenueGallery of Modern Art (GoMA), South Brisbane
Paradise

Come in and discover your own paradise this summer at the State Library of Queensland. Paradise features rare and early pieces of work that… – more

Date22 December 2007 - 24 March 2008
VenueState Library of Queensland, South Bank
Real Adventure Women (RAW)

RAW is an exciting women's outdoor activity program offered by Brisbane City Council. RAW aims to give women aged 16 years and over the… – more

Dateselected dates
VenueVarious, Brisbane City
Movies in the Parks - The Simpsons Movie (PG) 87mins

Description: Thanks to Lisa Simpson, Lake Springfield is cleaned up from the pollution that once fouled it. But when Homer, who's adopted a pig… – more

Date22 March 2008
VenueLota Camping Reserve, Lota

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Markets

If you are looking for arts and crafts, fresh food or something unusual, check out these markets.

South Bank Lifestyle Market

An eclectic array of rare and beautiful crafts and works by local artians, fashion, jewellery, health & lifestyle products, homewares, tarot, and… – more

DateFri to Sun
VenueSouth Bank Parklands, South Bank
Jan Power's Farmers Market

Jan Power's Farmers Markets at the Brisbane Powerhouse are a feast for the senses. The delicious tastes, the heady aromas and the visual… – more

DateEvery 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
VenueBrisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, New Farm
Riverside Markets

The Riverside Markets were started over 20 years ago with approximately thirty Artists. Brisbane city was not open for Sunday trading until after… – more

DateEvery Sunday (except Xmas and New Years Days)
VenueRiverside Centre, Brisbane City
The Jetty Markets, Redcliffe

Get Hooked on the Jetty Markets Every Sunday from 8am. Next to the Redcliffe Jetty, on the foreshore in Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe. Relax and… – more

Dateevery Sunday
VenueAnzac Place, next to the Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe

- more markets

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Exhibitions

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