Despite dabbling in a number of side-projects over the years, the still-firm friends of Taxiride’s original lineup will be gearing up for a fantastic show Booval’s Racecourse Hotel. Known for their love of small venues and acoustic jams, fans of both the band and Aussie rock alike will love the closeness of the band to the audience as well as the diverse but fantastic quality of sound that have made Taxiride one of Australia’s favourite indie rock outfits for nearly 15 years. A great chance to see for yourself an talent group of artists that have taken the world by storm but still have love and respect for the people and places that helped them get big in the first place.

More info…

Where: Racecourse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval

When:  Saturday 4 May, 7.30 pm

How much: $13.95

Websites:

Tickets

Venue

Official Taxiride website

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”!

More info…

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:

Facebook page

Official Facebook event page

Fever Pitch supporters event page

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.

More info…

Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall

When:  Sunday 13 January 2013, start time TBA

How much: TBA

Websites:

Entertainment Centre event page

Official Weezer site

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 from all artistic mediums - paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings – from over 80 local artists over the years are on display for all to see at Ann Street’s Museum of Brisbane. In a city that now prides itself as Australia’s music capital, it could be just the ticket for those art fans looking to explore what else Brisbanites have done and are doing in the sphere of expressive creation! And you can come back a number of times too as the exhibit will rotate works on display so you take multiple paths through Brisbane’s art history visit after visit. A truly original way to see the works of our local talent and learn a bit more about the River City’s past.

More info…

Where: The Museum of Brisbane, 157 Ann Street

When:  until the end of the year, so pop in whenever and as often as you like! (Opening hours 10am to 5pm every day except public holidays, when the museum is closed)

How much: Free

Website: Museum of Brisbane

One of the biggest names in nineties rock has just released a new album and are giving Brisbanites a visit on their latest world tour!

Everclear at the Hi-Fi Brisbane pic:website

Coming to Brisbane

After a string of mainstream and alternative hits spanning two decades, including Santa Monica, I Will Buy You a New Life, Wonderful and Father of Mine, Portland rockers Everclear are embarking on their first tour down under in 14 years to promote their new album Invisible Stars, and will be calling into West End to say hi to all their Brisbane-based fans.

Old favorite gems

All the old favourites as well as the gems from their latest album will be played with aplomb by the quintet, including frontman Art Alexakis, who at 50 is still continually proving himself to be one the hardiest and most enduring figures in modern rock after a highly successful and acclaimed US tour leg. So whether you’re a fan of the band from wayback or just like good alternative rock, Everclear are sure to pack as big a punch as the drink they named themselves after when they come to West End’s Hi-Fi next month!

More info…

Where: The Hi-Fi, West End

When:  Thursday, 11 October, 8pm

How much: $60.50

Websites:

Tickets: Moshtix link here

Venue: http://www.thehifi.com.au/

Band: Everclear Online

Wednesday 19,  September Double feature:

Todd Haynes’ Velvet Goldmine

Screening at 6.30pm

Velvet Goldmine Poster

120 minutes | 1998 | Starring Christian Bale, Ewan Macgregor, Toni Collette and Eddie Izzard | Rated MA15+

Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 British/American drama film directed and co-written by Todd Haynes. The film is set in Britain during the days of glam rock in the early 1970s; it tells the story of a pop star based mainly on David Bowie’s Ziggy

Velvet Goldmine Plot

A British journalist revisits his own past whilst writing an article about the mysterious disappearance of a former glam-rock star, Brian Slade. A tribute to early 70s glam rock and loosely based on the story of David Bowie.

The Stud

Screening at  8.40pm

90 minutes | 1978 | Starring Joan Collins | Rated MA15+

Fontaine Khaled is the wife of a wealthy but boring businessman. She hires Tony to run her nightclub, but only if he can keep up with her demands. An adult comedy based on the book by Jackie Collins.

The Stud Plot

The Stud is a 1978 film starring Joan Collins and Oliver Tobias. It was based on the novel by Jackie Collins. Fontaine Khaled is the London wife of a wealthy but boring businessman. She spends his money on her nightclub, Hobo, and partying. She hires a manager, Tony, to run her club, but it is understood that his job security is dependent on him satisfying her nymphomaniac demands.

The stud – Movie Trailer

Billycart Markets run in Brisbane, it host beautifully made and stylish products especially created for children by talented Businesses and Designers.

When:
September 15th, 2012
Twilight market from 3pm to 7pm
Sacred Heart Primary School, 92 Brighton Road, Sandgate

Billycart Market – Made for little people pic:website

The Billycart market was create in 2009 and is located in Brisbane. The market host beautiful and stylish products especially created for children by talented and original designers.

Retro & Vintage

Retro chic & vintage hip – Billycart Markets is a unique boutique market shopping experience, offering stylish & unique products for little people. The market is located on beautiful Morton Bay in Sandgate Brisbane QLD, offering shopping of handmade homemade & home-grown products and unique experience for the little people.

The market offers a complete family market experience, including live music, scrumptious food and amazing shopping.

Bring the entire family and join in at the unique market shopping experience where you can try delicious food & treats. Kids are being entertained with face painting and games. Come and shop for unique stylish products for little people.

web: Billycart Market

In the CBD

Bar Barossa

Bar Barosa – Wine bar & Restaurant | Purple Palate

celebrates all that is wonderful about South Australia’s Barossa region, in both food and drink. This sophisticated bar is at the end of Adelaide Street, on the corner of Macrossan Street (close to the Story Bridge and the Valley) and it regularly hosts events and tastings for wine lovers. It’s definitely a bar for ‘grown ups’ who love a fine drop of red.

www.purplepalate.com/barbarossa

Brew

Brew – By day Brew sells coffee and at night…

Brew is tucked down an alleyway, Burnett Lane actually, just off Queen Street Mall. By day Brew sells coffee and at night it transforms into a rough-round-the-edges wine bar, perfect for after work drinks. http://www.brewgroup.com.au/

Sparrow & Finch

Sparrow and Finch – The venue that changes by day and night

At Sparrow & Finch – here’s another venue that changes by day and night. At weekday lunchtime this is a busy place to buy gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and fresh salads. At night (Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays) the space flows onto a funky pedestrian laneway connecting Adelaide Street and Queen Street.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sparrow-and-Finch-Espresso-Bar-Pizza/126829660673407

The Laneway

The Lanway – offers creative cocktails, an eclectic wine list, and a boast-worthy selection of boutique beers and ciders

The Laneway is upstairs from Urbane restaurant and you can enter from either Mary Street or Spencer Lane off Margaret Street. Delicious bar snacks and cool drinks are on offer in this architect designed haven.

www.urbanerestaurant.com/the-laneway/

Tank Bar

Tank – A Japanese inspired bar menu

Tank Bar – is part of the new life coming to laneways, in the North Quarter Precinct, linking Tank and Turbot Streets. A Japanese inspired bar menu is a highlight and the restaurant also beckons but you can simply call in for a stylish drink. http://www.tankrestaurant.com.au/

Other places around Brisbane

Canvas

Canvas – Has awards for best bar in Brisbane

Canvas on Logan Road at Woolloongabba has won popularity awards for best bar in Brisbane. It’s definitely worth a visit.

http://www.canvasclub.com.au/

Crosstown

The Crosstown philosophy is good food, good music, good times

You’ll find Uptown basically across the road from Canvas. It’s a laid back drinks lounge on the second floor of the Crosstown Eating House.

http://www.thecrosstown.com.au/

Cartel

Cartel Bar – Drink more cider. That is all.

Cartel is a very laid back establishment on Caxton St. It’s decked out with milk crate seats and second-hand lounges.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cartel-Bar/171335229554466

Lychee Lounge

Lychee Lounge in West End is a long-time favourite

It’s been around for a while now but Lychee Lounge in West End is a long-time favourite with those who love cocktails. It’s everything a good bar should be.

http://www.lycheelounge.com.au

Room 60

Vintage-inspired place to relax and unwind

Room 60 at Kelvin Grove is a tiny, vintage-inspired place to relax and unwind. They host events like acoustic music, artist talks and cabaret. At Room 60 you’ll find shoes up the wall, boardgames to play and constant surprises.

http://www.dysonindustries.com.au/room60.html

Retro Bar

The Retro Bar – has live music and old movies

Retro Bar in Kenmore proves there is life in the suburbs. Live music and old movies are an added bonus. Open till midnight 6 nights a week.

http://www.retrobar.com.au/

What is your favourite small bar? Share it with everyone below.

Source: ourbrisbane.com facebook page.

Free Asian Food Classes at Chinatown, F.Vally pic:stock.xchng

Fortitude Valley mall Asian cooking classes

At the hurt of Brisbane, Fortitude valleys’ Chinatown mall chefs, possessing knowledge and skills are teaching and showcasing culinary expertise by demonstrating how to cook signature dished from scratch. Watch and learn how to bring authentic Asian flavour into your home.

After the cooking class sit down and dine, have a glass of wine, enjoy Chinatown’s restaurants, smell and taste the great variety of flavours the restaurants offer.

• Golden Place Chinese Restaurant
• Thai Wi Rat Restaurant
• Green Tea Restaurant
• Red Lotus Vietnamese Restaurant
• Kings Diner
• Chingu Restaurant
• PhoB Vietnamese Restaurant

Tuesday 6pm, Tribal Theatre

Mine Your Own Business exposes the dark side of environmentalism. The documentary hacks away at the cosy image of environmentalists’ as well meaning, harmless activists.

Mine your own business – Tribal Theatre

What the film is about

The film is a documentary about the poor towns, mining companies and how environmentalists are not always the good guys. It is a controversial film and this is the only cinema in Brisbane where it is currently screening.

Web: Mine Your Own Business

The Good You are All Doing

$1 from every movie ticket sold will be donated to the Against Malaria Foundation to help them buy bed nets to help stop the spread of Malaria in poor countries. So, you can know that you guys are a part of a cinema helping to make a difference in people’s lives.

Extra bits

You can use the screening room space to catch up with each other and chat about the film for those interested, pizza and drinks included and instead of screening trailers, you can have your own messages screened on the big screen for something a little different {has to be G rated}. A joke, a quote, a romantic message to your partner, just let me know.

Also, instead of screening boring ads before the film, we are going to be screening something different, there will be jokes, an unsolved mystery, even amusement park rides to experience from the comfort of your cinema seat, so for a different experience then you usually get at other cinemas, come see the film, tickets only $5.

Movie Trailer