Some may also be inclined to scream for one-timeSeaChange heartthrob William McInnes,who’s appearing in conversation,or for veteran art-pop brothers Sparks. Meanwhile,the BIFF and British Film Festivals offer plenty of big-screen excitement.
Here’s a week’s worth of must-sees,whether or not they happen to play a Rickenbacker bass.
Monday,October 30
Art:
Prominent Queensland sculptors will be displaying work along the riverfront and at an indoor location,and all work is for sale.
Hamilton Northshore Walkway&The Shed,Hamilton,until Dec 3,free.
Craft:The former Myer Centre Studio is the setting for a two-hour workshop and art class where you’ll sculpt using stoneware pottery clay. BYO drinks and food.
Uptown,6.30pm,$29..
Tuesday,October 31
Film:
BIFF presents a horror film by the Brisbane-raised Cairnes Brothers in which a US talk show host (David Dastmalchian) stages an occult-themed Halloween special that goes awry. The filmmakers will be present for a Q&A.
New Farm Cinemas,7pm,$15-$18..
Kids:
Come in costume to enjoy food trucks,Halloween markets,rides and more at this free family event organised by Morningside Ward councillor Lucy Collier.
Bulimba Memorial Park,3-6pm,free.
Wednesday,November 1
Music:
You probably got your tickets months ago for (let’s be honest) what may be your last chance to see a real live Beatle in concert. Be sure to save your voice for theHey Jude singalong.
Suncorp Stadium,gate 5pm,Sir Paul 7pm,$105.10-$405.10..
Attractions:
Mr Grumbles the Rufous Rat Kangaroo (way cuter than he sounds) is one of the stars of Lone Pine’s new immersive nighttime adventure. Visitors are given handheld thermal imaging devices that pick up the heat signature of animals in the dark.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary,nightly from Nov 1,5.30pm&7.30pm,$53-$79..
Thursday,November 2
Film:
The festival opens this evening with a screening of the heartwrenchingOne Life,starring Anthony Hopkins as a British man recalling how he rescued child refugees in Prague in 1938.
Palace Barracks&James Street,Nov 2-29,$16-$21.50..
Music:
The indomitable Mael brothers capitalise on their recent renaissance to perform hits and obscurities from a 50-year pop career,includingThis Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Both of Us.
Fortitude Music Hall,7pm,$99.90..
Friday,November 3
Art:
English-born Jenner (1836-1902) lived in Brisbane for 18 years and painted romantic landscapes – see his evocative works in the gallery he helped establish.
Queensland Art Gallery&Gallery 14,until Jan 2024,free.
Comedy:
One of Australia’s favourite Americans has been doing standup for more than 30 years. His new show,Power Hour,looks back at the best material from a lengthy career.
Brisbane Powerhouse,7.30pm,$46.90-$49.90..
Saturday,November 4
Markets:
Breakfast on street food such as dumplings,Thai noodles,pho or ‘chimney cake’,add to your vintage tea towel collection with The Present Condition,and get your week’s fresh produce at stalls such as Lunar Farm Organics.
Blamey Street,QUT Urban Village,Kelvin Grove,6am-1pm,free.
Theatre:
Queensland Theatre stages a love story (by the writer of Disney’sRaya and the Last Dragon) that details his parents’ escape from Vietnam to America with comedy,rap and raunch.
Playhouse,QPAC,Nov 4-18,$71-$99..
Sunday,November 5
Music:Emo lives with this likeable Brisbane quintet whose new songSlingshot encapsulates Gen Z angst. Catch their high-energy EP launch at Black Bear Lodge.
Black Bear Lodge,4.30pm,$18.40..
Talks:
The star ofSeaChange andThe Newsreaderdiscusses Australia’s colourful colloquialisms and his new book.
Brisbane Powerhouse,3pm,$34-$39..
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