Brisbane Events and Attractions - Out
OUT is a guide to gigs, parties, studio sales and other events in Brisbane. It's what tourist brochures call nightlife but to us it is simply life and so we also include events that refuse to be categorised. We believe that good, clean fun is a contradiction, that a bottle of beer should never cost $10, and that a queue is our cue to leave, or at least lie about being on the doorlist.
Australian Writer's Marketplace Industry Masterclass
What:
Australian Writer's Marketplace Industry Masterclass
Where:
State Library of QLD, Cnr Grey & Pearl St, South Brisbane
When:
Fri Sept 3, 10-3pm
How much:
$100
Description:
Writing is an art, but publishing is a business. A horrid, time consuming, stress building business that troubles the larger percentage of writers at some time or another. But now it doesn't have to be! The AWM (Australian Writers Marketplace) Industry Masterclass is a little bit of a mouthful but is also an amazing opportunity for writers to get the heads up on the process and pathways of publication.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Publishing
Location: Inner South
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Exquisite Corpse
What:
Exquisite Corpse
Where:
Jugglers Art Space, 103 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Fri Sep 3, 6pm-9pm. Continues to Fri Sep 24
How much:
Free
Description:
Exquisite Corpse is the perfect game for trains, or drinks, or the subject of an exhibition. Instructions: fold paper into threes or fours, one player draws the head, the next the torso... and so on. As a tribute to David Attenborough (animalistic Darwinism turned freakish), 36 artists have created corpses for you to contemplate over drinks at this weekends opening.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Fabulous Diamonds, Blank Realm, Slug Guts, The Deadnotes and Feathers
What:
Fabulous Diamonds, Blank Realm, Slug Guts, The Deadnotes and Feathers
Where:
Burst City, 69 Grey St, South Bank
When:
Fri Sept 3, 8.30pm
How much:
$10 at the door
Description:
In a pre-curser to their appearance at FRANKLY! It's a Pop Festival, Fabulous Diamonds will be launching their new album, Fabulous Diamonds II. Supported by Blank Realm, Slug Guts, The Deadnotes and Feathers. Even if your week is super packed with musical goodness, find the time to catch this intimate Burst City show, even if you're bursting at the seams.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Music
Location: Inner East
Frankly! It's a Pop Festival
What:
Frankly! It's a Pop Festival
Where:
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
When:
Sat Sept 4, 12.30pm
How much:
$49
Description:
Attention pop lovers: It's time to pencil something new into your schedule! FRANKLY! It's a Pop Festival is back again, featuring the modish sounds of Xiu Xiu, Suf City, Crayon Fields, Guy Blackman and elated post-pop impressionists Fabulous Diamonds. The lineup is beseechingly electric and is set to impress this opening Spring weekend.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Inner East
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
The Purple Bedroom Birthday Celebrations
What:
The Purple Bedroom Birthday Celebrations
Where:
969 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Tues-Fri 10.30am-6.30pm, Sat 11am -5pm
How much:
10% discount on all items in store from Thurs Aug 26 - Sat Sep 4 inclusive to all FourThousand subscribers when you mention this article.
Description:
Do you wish your wardrobe to be more like your mothers circa 1950? Does that vintage attire make your body look bodacious? Well, we have just the place for you! Our favourite Valley vintage store The Purple Bedroom just turned one year old! What's more, its number one vintage icon and inspiration: owner Tatiana's mother is turning stunningly sixty.
Event Type: Sale
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner East
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Frankly! It's a Pop Festival
What:
Frankly! It's a Pop Festival
Where:
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
When:
Sat Sept 4, 12.30pm
How much:
$49
Description:
Attention pop lovers: It's time to pencil something new into your schedule! FRANKLY! It's a Pop Festival is back again, featuring the modish sounds of Xiu Xiu, Suf City, Crayon Fields, Guy Blackman and elated post-pop impressionists Fabulous Diamonds. The lineup is beseechingly electric and is set to impress this opening Spring weekend.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Inner East
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
The Purple Bedroom Birthday Celebrations
What:
The Purple Bedroom Birthday Celebrations
Where:
969 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Tues-Fri 10.30am-6.30pm, Sat 11am -5pm
How much:
10% discount on all items in store from Thurs Aug 26 - Sat Sep 4 inclusive to all FourThousand subscribers when you mention this article.
Description:
Do you wish your wardrobe to be more like your mothers circa 1950? Does that vintage attire make your body look bodacious? Well, we have just the place for you! Our favourite Valley vintage store The Purple Bedroom just turned one year old! What's more, its number one vintage icon and inspiration: owner Tatiana's mother is turning stunningly sixty.
Event Type: Sale
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner East
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
I Oh You launch
What:
I Oh You launch
Where:
The Alley, 77 Elizabeth St, City (in the alleyway)
When:
Weds Sept 8, 8pm-late
How much:
$15
Description:
OK, I've never seen these I Oh You guys in action, but they seem like they're willing to give a lot. Coming up from Sydney, they're teaming up with the people of Comic Sans (DJing) to have a mid week fiesta in the middle of the city. They not telling headlines just yet but Guineafowl from Sydney and the new Bleeding Knee Club are romancing the new dance.
Event Type: Gig
Genre: Music
Location: CBD
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Big Sound Live
What:
Big Sound Live
Where:
6 venues, throughout Fortitude Valley
When:
Wed Sep 8 - Thurs Sep 9, 8pm
How much:
$44+bf or $27+bf for single day pass
Win:
Thanks to Big Sound we THREE dbl passes to the whole event to giveaway. To enter, email your full name and contact number to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line'Live large at Big Sound'
Description:
Brisbane's heralded music festival/conference is here! For those who haven't already heard the Big Sound lineup, these names should speak to you: Washington, Children Collide, Boy & Bear, The John Steel Singers, Last Dinosaurs, Richard In Your Mind. Now, I know what you're thinking, ‘there's no way I can afford this, its Splendour all over again.
Event Type: Festival
Genre: Music
Location: Bayside
Ghost World
What:
Ghost World
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Now until Sun Oct 17, Daily
How much:
Free
Description:
Big kids or small this will blow your socks off. Ghost World is an artist installation currently residing at GOMA. Inspired by architecture everywhere, the artist has transformed the entire Park Level of the Children's Art Centre into an unexpected street scene, featuring a series of building facades similar to sets built for movies and television shows.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner South
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
What:
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972-2010
Where:
Artisan, 381 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
Opens Thurs Sept 2, 6pm-8pm. Show runs until Sat Oct 2
How much:
Free
Description:
Ahhh Rolling Stone, you never-ending source of entertainment, you capturer of zeitgeists, you donner of controversial covers. I remember buying your issue of the Kurdt tribute as a teen, sticking the cover to my wall. I'm glad nobody let go of that feeling. These are some of the best cover shots known to music history.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
What:
Surface Tension, Edward Woodley
Where:
Nine Lives Gallery, 694a Ann St, Fortitude Valley (behind Fabrik)
When:
Opens Thurs Sep 2, 6pm-10pm. Show continues until Tues Sep 14
How much:
Free
Description:
Imagine a map made completely out of the car license plates that are parked in particular spots. You'd have to be Sherlock Holmes to memorize it. Traditionally working with street signs and random ephemera found around the streets, Edward Woodley, co-curator at China Heights explores the subtleties that g-maps can't pick up.
Event Type: Opening
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
The Fleet Store
What:
The Fleet Store
Where:
The Fleet Store, Wintergarden, 171- 209 Queen St Mall, Brisbane
When:
Till Sat Oct 30, Retail Hours
How much:
Free Entry, buying things costs more
Description:
Like everything, even shopping is becoming underground and independent. But hey, there is always something to appreciate about contemporary, unrestricted fashion. Even if most people are doing it, The Fleet Store is doing it better! Housing the wares of university graduates as well as reknown fashion designers George Wu, Subfusco, Jane Peacock and more.
Event Type: Market
Genre: Fashion
Location: CBD
Up Late
What:
Valentino Retrospective Up Late
Where:
GoMA
When:
Every Friday, 5.30pm-10pm from Fri Sep 3 - Fri Nov 12. See here for schedule
How much:
$20+bf from qtix or telephone 136 246
Win:
Thanks to GoMA we have a dbl pass to giveaway to an Up Late event of your choice. To enter, email your full name to win@fourthousand.com.au with the subject line 'Fashion! Turn to the left!'
Description:
Where would fashion be without music? Up Late celebrates the inextricable tie between style and sound. Music makes the runway pulse, makes punks wear safety pins and boys and girls around the world dress like Bowie. Every Friday for 11 weeks Up Late will host a fabulous lounge event with leading local, national and international DJs including Canyons, Bang Gang Deejays, Kid Kenobi, Rio Lobotomy and Van She Tech.
Event Type: DJs
Genre: Fashion
Location: Inner South
Valentino Retrospective
What:
Valentino Retrospective
Where:
GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
When:
Sat Aug 7- Sun Nov 14, daily
How much:
$20
Description:
Move over Tom Ford, Valentino is the new man in town. Italian, exquisite and elaborate, welcome to the world of Sir Valentino. The exhibition itself is a retrospective that explores the work of the celebrated fashion house, know the world over for timeless design and glamorous clientele.
Event Type: Other
Genre: Art
Location: Inner East
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