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Festival of Tibet
THU 26–SUN 29 APRIL, 2018
Series
MELT 2018: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture
THU 17–SUN 27 MAY, 2018
Writers+Ideas
VARIOUS FROM 17 JAN, 2018
Renew mind, body and spirit through workshops and activities.
Festival of Tibet: Free Events
FRI 27–SUN 29 APRIL, 2018
Showcasing street artists from around Australia and internationally
Visual
Brisbane Street Art Festival
Within These Walls
WED 11 APR - FRI 11 MAY, 2018
Play...what is it?
Digital
Go Out & Play
A GAME CULTURE INSTALLATION
TUE 17 APR - SUN 26 AUG, 2018
Free, weekly creative play workshops for children aged 0-5 years & their grown-ups
Kids
Powerkids: Little Artists at Play
EVERY TUESDAY (EXCEPT 20 FEB + DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)
High-flying king of the low-fi returns to Brisbane!
Comedy
David O’Doherty
You Have To Laugh
THU 26 APRIL, 2018
An empowering and memorable evening of music from the heart
Music
Awara Ja Yinbayi Kalkurr (Land is Singing, Journey)
Shellie Morris & Troy Jungaji Brady
THU 26 APR
A showcase of brilliant international and local talent all in one jam-packed show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
featuring Kyle Kinane
THU 26 APR, 2018
Renew mind, body and spirit through workshops and ideas.
Festival of Tibet: Workshops
FRI 27 APR, 2018
Free Comedy every Friday
Knockoff
Free comedy every Friday
EVERY FRIDAY
The Dalai Lama's sister, Jetsun Pema la plus the Camerata.
Mystical Tibet Concert with Special Guest Ama Jetsun Pema
An evening of story and song featuring the Dalai Lama's revered sister, Jetsun Pema and the Camerata
FRI 27 APRIL, 2018
The perfect start to your weekend with Queensland's freshest produce
Markets
Jan Powers Farmers Markets
EVERY SATURDAY
Join the legendary artist live, accompanied by evocative music.
1,000 Stories
Michael Leunig with Tenzin Choegyal & Friends
SAT 28 APRIL, 2018
Tune in and take cover!
Murder on the Small Screen
SUN 29 APR, 2018
A good dose of free live music on Sunday afternoons
Livespark + Mixtape
EVERY SUN
Free, local, Q&A style debate
Politics in the Pub
TUE 01 MAY, TUE 28 AUG + TUE 6 NOV, 2018
An exclusive evening of conversation about their highly acclaimed podcast
Still Processing: Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham
A culture conversation with Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham
TUE 01 MAY, 2018
First-hand insights into the ‘craziest campaign in American history’.
Katy Tur: Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History
WED 02 MAY, 2018
A compassionate and deeply honest look at motherhood
CANCELLED Jamila Rizvi: On Motherhood with Jessica Rudd and Laura Chalmers
WED 2 MAY, 2018
Australia's favourite comedian, Kitty Flanagan shares hilarious life advice
Kitty Flanagan: Bridge Burning and Other Hobbies in conversation
THU 03 MAY, 2018
National treasure, Dami Im for two nights as part of an intimate, exclusive tour.
Dami Im
I Hear A Song
FRI 04–SAT 05 MAY, 2018
Participate in Sydney Writer's Festival in real time
Live & Local: Sydney Writers’ Festival Livestream
SAT 5 - SUN 6 MAY, 2018
Award-winning journalist Johann Hari shares a different debate regarding depression & anxiety
Johann Hari: Lost Connections
WED 09 MAY, 2018
Journey into the world of the quietly, progressively faithful
Theatre
Quiet Faith
by David Williams
FRI 11 + SAT 12 MAY, 2018
Mackay offers compelling proposals for a more socially cohesive Australia.
Hugh Mackay: Australia Reimagined
SAT 12 MAY, 2018
If a picture is worth a thousand words, MELT has a lot to say!
MELT Visual Art
TUE 17–SUN 27 MAY, 2018
Celebrate your heroes in the LGBTI + Community - ENTER NOW!
MELT Portrait Prize
THU 17 MAY–SUN 24 JUNE, 2018
Celebrate IDAHOT Day with us at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Free
IDAHOT Day Ceremony
THU 17 MAY, 2018
