Calendar of events

Week starting Monday 5 August 2013

Monday 5th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

To Get To Me, by Eleanor Kerr and Judith Rossell

Explore different forms of transport using innovative collage techniques with author and illustrator Judith Rossell. 

Tuesday 6th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Tim Jackman

Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks the SLQ Gallery!

Classik Nawu, shot by Tim Moorton for Yesss Photography

Join the Classik Nawu band for a night by the fire as they share their stories and songs. 

Wednesday 7th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Performer and crowd POETRY SLAM

Get slammin' at an intensive performance poetry workshop in Cairns.

Performer and crowd POETRY SLAM

Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Cairns heat of the Australian Poetry Slam 2013 competition.

Thursday 8th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Tim Jackman

Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks the SLQ Gallery!

Hack the evening

The Edge is hosting weekly meet-ups for all those who want to apply your skills to building interactive installations.

Friday 9th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

nightbythefire

Sandra Delaney is a local woman from Quandamooka country who has dedicated her life to supporting her community. Join Sandra as she shares stories of her family, her culture and her life.

Slam 6

Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the second Brisbane heat of the Australian Poetry Slam 2013 competition.

Saturday 10th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Let’s Get Lost (M)

Enjoy the musical documentary of acclaimed musician Chet Baker. 

John Wilcox and Beryl Copeland dancing at the Blue Room Club, Brisbane, 1956

Saxophones, drums and guitars take over SLQ for the day!

The Dreamkillers performing at the Metropolis in Brisbane, 1992

Explore the Live! Exhibition with curator Kevin Wilson and former music journalist Gavin Sawford.

Crystal Palace Orchestra

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Chicago

The outrageous Broadway musical, Chicago, comes to sassy life on the big screen.

Billo Smith Band

Discover the many facets of jazz, and how they influence our lives today. 

Mark Pradella

The Mark Pradella Quintet: the SLQ house band for August. 

John Wilcox and Beryl Copeland dancing at the Blue Room Club, Brisbane, 1956

Watch Brisbane’s lively jazz scene come alive in this special white gloves experience. 

Billo Smith Band

 Capture the spirit of 1920s jazz in our fun Charleston dance class.

La Trav

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices. 

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Crystal Palace Orchestra

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Crystal Palace Orchestra

Find out if swing is your new thing in our beginners swing dance class!

Tropicana Dance Orchestra

Grab your dancing shoes and swing along to the Tropicana Dance Orchestra. 

The Calibre Cats

Dust off your pinstripes and get hoppin’ to The Calibre Cats.

La Trav

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices.

Sunday 11th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Memories from a forgotten people

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Image courtesy of renjith krishnan / Free Digital Photos.net

This introductory workshop will guide you through the basics of setting up a project in Final Cut Pro X.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Grey Gardens

A mother and daughter learn to live the common life after the glamour of their former life takes begins to decay. 

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