SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES
When: Thursday 17 February – Sunday 20 February
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Tickets: From $69 + booking fee
The world premiere of Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves brings the gospel according to the Sister Act movie soundtracks to Brisbane Powerhouse, featuring the heaven-sent voices of Prinnie Stevens, Angela Fabian, Irena Lysiuk and Alisha Todd with a live band.
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CONTINUING
THE WIDER EARTH WITH DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY
When: Until Saturday 19 February
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Tickets: From $39 + booking fee
Dead Puppet Society presents a mesmerising tale of a young Charles Darwin on a daring voyage of discovery. Featuring remarkable puppetry, The Wider Earth is an award-winning and sophisticated retelling of one of the world’s most important scientific revelations.
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COMING SOON
HTRK
When: Thursday 24 February
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Tickets: From $32 + booking fee
For a night of post-punk music, join Melbourne duo HTRK for their Princess debut. Praised for their brooding and sensual soundscapes and feted by critics, the pair has headlined sold-out international tours and released a string of critically acclaimed records.
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SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER
When: Thursday 24 February – Saturday 12 March
Where: La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove
Tickets: From $45 + booking fee
A thought-provoking deep-dive into colourism and the commodification of Black women, seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner took Sydney by storm. The Darlinghurst Theatre Company and Green Door Theatre Company present this fierce and funny play at La Boite Theatre.
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SPRINGTIME
When: Friday 25 February
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Tickets: From $57.50 + booking fee
Gareth Liddiard (The Drones), Jim White (Dirty Three) and Chris Abrahams (The Necks) are Springtime, an experimental endeavour that encompasses free jazz and apocalyptic lyricism with the poetry of Ian Duhig for an unmissable debut album and performance.
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THE GRIGORYAN BROTHERS
When: Friday 25 February
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Tickets: From $44 + booking fee
Acclaimed guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan will perform an entire program of original evocative works inspired by iconic Australian objects. Incorporating classical, jazz and contemporary styles, This is Us is a musical reflection of what it means to be Australian.
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ROMANTIC HEROES
When: Friday 25 February & Saturday 26 February
Where: Opera Queensland Studio, South Bank
Tickets: From $77 + booking fee
Join Rosario La Spina and John Woods with Opera Queensland in a marvellous celebration of one of Australia’s great tenors in Romantic Heroes. The recital traverses the heroes and romantic leads from the early Baroque era, featuring best-loved arias and songs.
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SATURDAY FRESH MARKET
When: Saturday 26 February
Where: Brisbane Produce Market, Rocklea
Tickets: Free
Saturday Fresh Market has relocated to a new, all-weather home across the road at the Covered Unloading Area of the Brisbane Produce Market. Offering a welcoming atmosphere with live music and a smorgasbord of food stalls, this is one Saturday morning ritual not to miss.
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KÁRI GÍSLASON
When: Sunday 27 February
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Tickets: From $30 + booking fee
For an afternoon of conversation, Viking sagas and storytelling, join co-authors of Saga Land Kári Gíslason and Richard Fidler as they discuss Gíslason’s new novel The Sorrow Stone, set in Iceland. The special Writers+Ideas event will feature stories, sounds and images.
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YOUNG FRANCO
When: Thursday 3 March
Where: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Tickets: From $44.90 + booking fee
Brisbane’s number-one charmer and top Australian dance music producer Young Franco brings his electronic pop stylings to The Tivoli in March. As part of his headline Australian tour, check out Young Franco‘s infectious grooves for one night only.
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THE MURLOCS
When: Thursday 3 March
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Tickets: From $49.90 + booking fee
Touring their fifth album, Bittersweet Demons, Melbourne-based five-piece The Murlocs will showcase their most personal and boldly confident body of work yet. Don’t miss their restless and radiant brand of garage rock live on stage at The Princess in March.
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WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE
When: Wednesday 9 March – Sunday 13 March
Where: Multiple locations across Brisbane
Tickets: Free and ticketed
World Science Festival Brisbane will transform the River City into the City of Science with a curated program of interactive installations, engaging conversations and events plus a dedicated Schools Program and regional tour. It’s an immersive opportunity in all things STEM.
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CURIOCITY BRISBANE
When: Wednesday 9 March – Sunday 20 March
Where: Multiple locations across Brisbane
Tickets: Free and ticketed
Run wild and free with your imagination as Curiocity Brisbane returns to transform the city into a world of discovery. The 12-day celebration of art, science, tech, new ideas, ingenuity and creativity offers a packed program of interactive installations and events to inspire.
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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
When: Wednesday 16 March – Wednesday 13 April
Where: Palace Baracks, Brisbane City
Tickets: From $13 + booking fee
The 33rd annual Alliance Française French Film Festival returns in 2022 with a sumptuous program of 42 feature films and documentaries. The silver screen showcase of glamour, black comedy, romance and history is sure to delight Francophiles and film aficionados alike.
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BRISBANE CYCLING FESTIVAL
When: Thursday 24 March – Thursday 14 April
Where: Multiple locations across Brisbane
Tickets: Free and ticketed
Australia’s biggest multi-disciplinary cycling event returns with 20 days of rides, races, expos, entertainment and a free pop-up Festival Village. This citywide celebration of cycling has something for everyone to enjoy the ride from elite pros to new cyclists and spectators.
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THE SOPRANOS
When: Tuesday 29 March – Saturday 2 April
Where: Concert Hall, QPAC
Tickets: From $43 + booking fee
Celebrate the bold and rebellious women who dared to be different with Opera Queensland’s season opener The Sopranos. The newly commissioned work by poet Sarah Holland-Batt shines a light on the wonderful women of opera and will challenge audience perceptions.
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