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Taxiride @ Racecourse Hotel
One of the biggest and best Aussie bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s returns to Queensland for one of their famous intimate small-venue gigs. It’s sure to be a great evening of good music, times and nostalgia. Despite dabbling in a number of side-projects over the years, the still-firm friends of Taxiride’s original [...]
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20 years, 9 albums… but only one tour of Australia. Until now… After a highly successful US leg, the wait is over at last for fans of alt-pop megagroup Weezer as they return to the land down under for their first Australian tour since 1996. The outfit behind the international hits “Buddy Holly”, “Island in [...]
Matisse, Picasso and Warhol have all been to Brisbane’s galleries… but where can we find the best of our local art history? Reveal is one of the most encompassing exhibition of Brisbane’s art history ever to be put on display – and you can see it now at the Museum of Brisbane. Works [...]
Weekend markets
- Rock a buy baby markets
New and pre-loved baby and childrens markets, Brisbane’s Northside Rock a buy baby markets has over 45 stalls, Business Stands, BBQ & Coffee Van and Early Bird Goodie Bags. They have over 55 stalls all under the one air conditioned roof. $10.00 of all door entry fees they donate to Precious Hearts who support babies and their families when [...]
- Good Buy Baby Markets
The place to buy & sell children’s items form 0 to 10 years Starting a family? Already have children? Then the Good Buy Baby markets on Brisbane’s northside might be for you! Held every few months, Good Buy Baby markets are a place to both buy and sell baby and kids’ items and save yourself [...]
- Jan Powers Farmers Market
Jan Powers Market is an open, under the sun market that sells all kind of stuff. The market offers great variety of products such as kitchen goods,fruits & vegetables, nuts, breads, wine, meat and plants. Rows of interesting stuff. The market isn’t done by farmers nor its only for them. There is a lot of social [...]
- Davies Park Market
Davies Park Market at West End Held every Saturday from 6am-2pm and located in Davis Park – off Montague Road and end of Jane Street, West End In this market you can pick up fresh fruits and veg for the rest of your week, all that with great prices from local growers. The market has [...]
- Brisbane Boutique Markets
Brisbane Boutique Markets Brisbane boutique market supports the local industry of design and craft. The work of over fifty stall holder will be hosted at the market and will include stylists, designers, crafts and artisans. The goal is to nurture and promote local talent while offering a platform to promote and sell their work at [...]
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Favorite Small Bars
If you’re looking for somewhere cosy and intimate to have a drink, then head to one of Brisbane’s growing number of small bars. They are full of charm, relaxed and have an impressive selection of fine wines. They are full of character, very intimate, allowing a quiet recreation in a relaxed atmosphere and most importantly: [...]
Health & Beauty
Westside Tattoo
Sticking It To The Man Since 1998 The original tattoo studio in West End Westside Tattoo is West End’s original tattoo studio and still Brisbane’s best. Westside Tattoo was established in 1998 and continues to offer world class tattoo art at a local price. They have a number of artists with varying styles and approaches. [...]
Markets
Manly Markets at Little Bayside Park
Manly Markets at Little Bayside Park What’s better than good ol’ Moreton Bay on a sunny Sunday morning in spring? Nothing, that’s what! So if you’re in the bay area this weekend, why not head on down to Little Bayside Park in Manly for some classic market action with live music to boot. A great [...]
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Rate My Band 2013 @ Alhambra
The atmosphere at Alhambra will be palpable as Brisbane’s best emerging musical talent take to the stage at the famed Valley Venue on Wednesday week.
Among the acts will be Brisbanite favourite Fever Pitch (fresh from recording a new set of tracks), Emerson Snowe, Bridge Ardens, The Uncanny, Ivan and Wide Acre. A diverse lineup and assured quality will make this a memorable for all River City fans of live music – and there will also be free CDs upon entry (while stocks last)! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see the rising stars of Brisbane’s music scene – you may even be able to look back one day and tell the kids that you “saw them back before they were famous”!
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Where: Alhambra, 12 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley
When: Wednesday 27 February, 7.30 pm start
Please note that this is an 18+ event and venue. Photo ID will be required for entry.
Websites:
Fever Pitch supporters event page
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Weezer @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
20 years, 9 albums… but only one tour of Australia. Until now…
After a highly successful US leg, the wait is over at last for fans of alt-pop megagroup Weezer as they return to the land down under for their first Australian tour since 1996.
The outfit behind the international hits “Buddy Holly”, “Island in the Sun” and “Pork and Beans” will be rocking out the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in January in what is sure to be a show worth the 16-year wait for fans of their unique sound and style. Never afraid to play their less-known tracks alongside all the hits and favourites and with support from Cloud Control and Brisbane’s very own Ball Park Music, this is a rare not-to-be-missed opportunity for fans of one of modern music’s quirkiest but most loved bands.
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Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall
When: Sunday 13 January 2013, start time TBA
How much: TBA
Websites:
Entertainment Centre event page
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What’s the best neighborhood bar in Brisbane?
The best neighbourhood bar is not always that bar where everyone knows your name. These are the bars that you don’t have to pretend to be bourgeoisie. Bar that you can drink a decent amount of alcohol during the afternoon or an evening more than once a week. Where the bartender, after three drinks, ignores accepted measurements and shares an occasional drinker a respectable ‘on the house’ and the stuff didn’t raise an eyebrow at the sight of a little swaying behaviour.
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Where can you find Brisbane’s best pizza?
Four things make great pizza: Good dough, Good sauce, well made and prepared add-ons – and an extraordinary fuse in-between the ingredients. Thin or thick? A quick survey I made in between my mates revealed that the thin pizza is the popular pizza. Debatable? I think so. Where can you find the best pizza in Brisbane?
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Where is the best coffee place in Brisbane?
Clearly a hot topic, a debate a lot of people I know lasts for many years. Always when going to a new place someone has something to say. Being myself a barista, now and then, I developed my own taste. It is time to settle the debate! Where in Brisbane served the best coffee cup?
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