113 Event Calendar

10 – 12 NOVEMBER Moonlight Ballet

An explosion of music, colour, and rock’n’roll swagger inspired by the swinging 60s, Moonlight Ballet is a tribute to the classic dance moves of the decade. Full of humour, colourful kitsch and seamless contemporary choreography, this double bill from Queensland Ballet will have HOTA audiences bopping along on their picnic rugs and dancing out of their seats. hota.com.au

17 NOVEMBER World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Significant landmarks will be lit purple across all states to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day, with supporters and community groups around Australia hosting events and fundraisers to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer while celebrating survivors and honouring loved ones. You can also raise funds for pancreatic cancer research by setting up a personalised fundraising page and sharing your event with friends, family and colleagues. pankind.org.au

11 – 13 NOVEMBER Singin’ in the Rain – In Concert

New Brisbane-based theatre production company Prospero Arts will present their inaugural stage production, Singin’ in the Rain – In Concert, exclusive to QPAC audiences. Featuring stunning choreography and timeless songs adored by generations including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Gotta Dance and the classic Singin' In The Rain, this all-new concert version of the ever-popular musical will take to the stage in the Concert Hall. qpac.com.au

17 – 27 NOVEMBER Jewish International Film Festival

Building on a long and proud 30-year history, the Jewish International Film Festival is the home of the most comprehensive selection of Israeli and Jewish-themed films in Australia. JIFF 2022 presents must-see headliners, literary deep-dives, extraordinary true stories, laugh-out-loud comedies, and films of great joy, levity and jubilance at the Dendy Southport. This is the first time the event has come to the Gold Coast. dendy.com.au

16 NOVEMBER – 4 DECEMBER VELVET REWIRED

Photography by Daniel Linnet

Join Marcia Hines, Hula Boy Craig Reid, DJ Joe Accaria and an all-star cast of musical, burlesque and circus performers in the Raine & Horne Wynnum Spiegletent at the Wynnum Fringe as they take you into the disco inferno that is Velvet Rewired. This Australian-made global smash hit completely redefines cabaret so don’t miss out on the show everyone will be talking about. wynnumfringe.com

29 NOVEMBER – 11 DECEMBER Arj Barker Comes Clean

ARIA award-winning comedian Arj Barker returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with his new show Arj Barker Comes Clean. "Do I swear to tell the whole truth? No, but I’ll swear while telling the partial truth. And trust me, it’s a lot more fun that way. If you truly want to laugh, then take my word for it. This is honestly the best hour of BS around, I kid you not…" - Arj Barker. Support by Australian comedian Joel Ozborn. brisbanepowerhouse.org

1 DECEMBER Sanctuary Cove's Carols On The Green

Festive cheer is set to fill the air at Sanctuary Cove, as locals sing along to their favourite Christmas songs at the annual Carols on the Green. Set on The Docks (in front of Cove Tavern), the precinct will come alive as the community gathers for a night under the stars to raise funds for local charities. sanctuarycove.com

9 DECEMBER – 16 APRIL Play Moves

Museum of Brisbane's summer blockbuster, Play Moves, invites the audience to touch, move, explore and play like a child in a series of interactive art experiences that come alive when you engage with them. Through six major immersive and interactive projects, Play Moves is designed so the audience becomes participants with their every action making the art around them grow, change and come alive. museumofbrisbane.com.au

2 & 3 DECEMBER Jack Johnson

Touring in support of his latest studio album, Meet the Moonlight, multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson makes his welcome return to Australia playing all your favourite songs under the stars including shows at the HOTA Outdoor Stage (2 Dec) and Brisbane’s Riverstage (3 Dec). Joining Jack on the tour will be Australian APRA Award winning singersongwriter Ziggy Alberts, with one of music’s most inspiring Indigenous role models, Emily Wurramara, opening the shows. hota.com.au

17 – 21 DECEMBER Test Series Australia vs South Africa

Test cricket returns to The Gabba, when Brisbane hosts the first match of the threegame series between Australia and South Africa. One of the biggest dates in the summer sporting calendar, this is sure to be unmissable cricket with both teams vying for international bragging rights. cricket.com.au

9 – 11 DECEMBER Urban Sports Fest

Photo credit - @theagency; photo @fiseworld

As Australia's first BMX Freestyle World Cup Olympic Qualifier, Urban Sport Fest incorporates a UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup and a 3-day music festival. This exciting experience offers something for all the family to see and do each day, with skateboarding, parkour and BMX ‘come and try’ experiences together with a large range of quality food and beverages available all weekend. urbansportfest.com

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FROM 30 DECEMBER SIX The Musical

Due to unprecedented demand, the Australian producers of SIX will present the Tony Awardwinning electrifying musical phenomenon by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss at QPAC’s Playhouse. The witty, pop-fuelled musical packed full of sass remixes the history of the six wives of Henry VIII – Britain’s notorious Tudor King – as they take to the microphone and reclaim their HERstories, once and for all. qpac.com.au