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Brisbane is becoming quite a hub for geeky events. Oz Comic Con attempts to scratch the comic-lover itch we all have, with a great combination of comic stalls, guests, retro shops, and a bunch of artists and authors to keep everyone’s attention.
With a few other big events around, Oz Comic Con has a focus on comics. Entering, you’re met … Read More ...
Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October this year with its most acclaimed touring show, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™. KURIOS will premiere under their Signature Big Top on 2 October 2019 in Sydney before bringing this extraordinary show to Brisbane from January 10. Written and directed by Michel Laprise, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities is … Read More ...
Arcade Bars are becoming a big deal. While a lot have that retro feeling we all crave, or rely on their cocktails being named after Sonic the Hedgehog characters, B. Lucky and Sons hits a lot of those marks the others don’t.
Hidden in the newly revamped TC Beirne Department Store off the Brunswick St Mall in Fortitude Valley, you … Read More ...
Are you thinking about heading the the Brisbane Ekka? Have people told you that you are crazy? Don’t worry, I have come to the conclusion that it’s an Urban myth set upon us by our parents from when they didn’t want to take us. This Myth of “you are crazy to go”. Is something parents say to instill fear … Read More ...
It’s becoming increasingly more common to see convention centres full of pop culture enthusiasts. In the case of Brisbane, Supanova has been a staple for years, with Oz Comic Con added more recently. With the (presumed) success of the Madman Anime Festival, we can now add it to the list of events in a year.
Now in it’s second … Read More ...
The critically acclaimed CIRCUS OF ILLUSION opening on the Gold Coast starring world’s best performers!
Winners … Read More ...
Most of the time, the QPAC forecourt at South Bank is made of concrete pathways and patches of muddy grass. But for a few times a year, and especially for the Brisbane Festival, we’re instead given a construction of bright lights, booze, and above all, culture.
This contrast extends to Blanc de Blanc, a multicolour spectacular in the spirit … Read More ...
We were invited to attend and review this years Movie World Carnivale and once again we loved it! Some of the big hits were the aerial acrobatics and the street performers. We didn’t watch all of the parade this year as we had seen it previously and we took the opportunity to head to the kids rides where there was … Read More ...
When I was invited to review Les Miserable at QPAC, let’s just say my “plus one ticket” was in hot demand. It was so hot I almost gave up my ticket and let the top two contenders sit together. I am so glad I didn’t miss out though as I thoroughly enjoyed the musical.
My perfect date for the … Read More ...
Fun Fact: Did you know that the first Horrible History books were published over 20 years ago?
Published in 1993 by the Scholastic brand, The Terrible Tudors and The Awful Egyptians, were an instant hit. They described British history (of the time) through the context of the ruling dynasties. And they made it fun for the kids. Learning history … Read More ...
