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Brisbane Illustration Fair
Come along to the Brisbane Illustration Fair weekend to celebrate all things Illustration! Featuring 170+ artists over two days showcasing and selling their work!! Meet the artists and share in their love of illustration, zines, comics, printmaking and more! Make a day of it and get creative, have lunch at one of the amazing food trucks and join a workshop! This event is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit Brisbane Illustration Fair 's Instagram.
Commemoration of the Last Tram Trip in Brisbane
Join the Brisbane Tramway Museum in their annual commemoration of the last tram trip in Brisbane. Discover this important time in Brisbane's history while enjoying the displays and taking a ride on one of the many trams that used to keep this city moving. For more information, visit the Brisbane Tramway Museum website. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council
Bands in Parks: On the High Seas
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane City Hall. Sunnybank Brass presents a spectacular concert celebrating nautical themes and paying tribute to the anniversary of the Titanic disaster. Featuring the stunning voice of vocalist Izabella Cihajic, this performance will evoke the grandeur and tragedy of the high seas, blending powerful brass arrangements with poignant vocal solos. Experience the drama and beauty of iconic maritime music, from rousing sea shanties to emotional ballads. Make it an afternoon out – invite family and friends for an afternoon at City Hall. There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase, as well as wine and cheese packs. Food and drink can be pre-ordered by calling 0439 716 389.
The QUBE Effect Live
See the 12 finalists perform live as part of The QUBE Effect 2025. Finalists have been busy developing their skills and working with industry professionals. This is your chance to see them perform live during April at The Triffid. Full line-up announcements for each performance during April to be announced soon. These are all ages events, people under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Monster Mashup
Be inspired by the treasures in Precious and Micro Museum and let your imagination run wild with Monster Mashup! Mix, match and mash-up pictures to create your own whimsical creature in this fun and free activity available every day of the week during these school holidays. Give your creation a name, a story and share with your friends! Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Monster Mashup website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Make and create: Easter
Drop in and enjoy a free Easter themed craft. Ideal for children aged 4-8 years.
Make and create: Easter
Drop in and get creative with our free craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-11 years.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Brisbane fibre crafters social group
Bring your knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet projects to work alongside like-minded fibre crafters, make new friends and be inspired with new ideas.
Monster Mashup
Be inspired by the treasures in Precious and Micro Museum and let your imagination run wild with Monster Mashup! Mix, match and mash-up pictures to create your own whimsical creature in this fun and free activity available every day of the week during these school holidays. Give your creation a name, a story and share with your friends! Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Monster Mashup website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Australian Textile Art and Surface Design exhibition
This eclectic exhibition of beautifully hand-crafted artworks is presented by members of the Queensland Branch of ATASDA (The Australian Textile Art and Surface Design Association). They have used a wide variety of mediums, techniques and styles to create art, wearables, homewares, jewellery and gifts, to admire and purchase. For more information, visit the website or email the association. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Diverse abilities: Easter
Celebrate Easter during this interactive creative workshop. This inclusive event is ideal for adults with diverse abilities and their support workers or carers.
Make and create
This school holidays, drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.
Meet Intelino, the interactive smart train
Jump onboard Intelino, our innovative smart train! Enjoy this interactive event where you can program an Intelino train to navigate fun coding challenges. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years. A BNEtechkids worskshop.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Peace and Remembrance: A Journey of the ANZACS
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts present 'Peace and Remembrance', A Journey of the ANZACS through song by ChoirWorks In April 2025 for the 110th anniversary of ANZAC day, ChoirWorks will present a choral program of peace and remembrance, allowing the audience to commemorate and reflect on all that has been and still is being sacrificed for our freedom. For centuries, composers have considered human conflict in many different ways, using music to comment on the reverberating effects of war on our world, and to explore the possibilities of understanding and healing. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Viva La Musica - Rhonda Davidson-Irwin. Image credit: Ian Maurer Photography
Make and create
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers.
Orange Grove writers’ group
Do you want to spread your creative writing wings and network with other budding writers? Call Miriam on 3848 5550 for more information.
Make and create for kids
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 2-10 years and their carers.
Make and create: Easter
Create some egg-cellent Easter-themed crafts using your imagination. Ideal for children aged 4 years and older.
Create it
Tuesdays to Thursdays 3.30-4pm, excluding school holidays. Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child’s imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
One of One International Women's Day Breakfast
One of One is delighted to invite you to celebrate ten years of empowerment! In 2025, One of One will once again host their annual breakfast event for women, non-binary and GNC people working in Brisbane's music industry. This year's breakfast will bring together the Australian music industry's leading professionals, and connect them with a group of future leaders including artists, managers, agents, promoters, policy makers, CEOs, general managers, industry organisations, publishers, labels and many distinguished guests. Taking place at The Triffid in Newstead, the event will feature heartfelt keynote presentations, musical performances, special announcements, and networking opportunities throughout the morning. The event will be fully catered and will include vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Find out more on the MoshTix website. Proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
School Holidays at the Thomas Dixon Centre
These school holidays, discover the magic of movement, music, and creativity these school holidays at the Thomas Dixon Centre! Whether you have little ones or big kids, there's something for everyone. Looking for something unique? Join Tara Coughlan from the Sprung Ensemble for an inclusive dance workshop for all abilities, or gain expert training, male-specific technique, and exclusive insights into the world of ballet at The Ballet Boys Project Holiday Program. Parents, this is for you too! Grab your kids and unwind with a series of free movie screenings on 16-17 April, perfect for the whole family. Movie screening times, Wednesday April 16 2pm: The Portable Door (PG, 2023) 4:30pm: Jumanji (PG, 1995) 6:30pm: The Martian (M, 2015) Movie screening times, Thursday April 17 10am: Peter Rabbit (PG, 2018) 12pm: Matilda (PG, 1996) 2pm: Wonka (PG, 2023) 4:30pm: Hunt For The Wilderpeople (PG, 2016) 6:30pm: Little Miss Sunshine (M, 2006) Visit the Thomas Dixon Centre website to view the full holiday program and register today!
Precious Punk Badge Studio
Get inspired by the incredible punk rock badge collection in Precious and try your hand at making a rocking pin to take home. Cut, glue and paste your way into a new punk rock look at the Precious Punks Badge Studio. Find out more at Museum of Brisbane's Precious Punk Badge Studio website. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.