The fast-growing is back for a fourth outing,bringing big Australian acts to the Bayside:music,burlesque,comedy and theatre. And in a banner year for blockbuster movies,theHunger Games franchise is releasing a prequel film in cinemas everywhere.
Here are the best ways to pass the time in Brisbane this week,November 13 to 19.
Monday,November 13
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,$71-$99..
Music:The Australian Chamber Orchestra welcomes piano virtuoso Polina Leschenko performing Chopin’s romantic crowd-pleaserPiano Concerto No. 2 plus Felix Mendelssohn’sDouble Concerto(with Richard Tognetti on violin) and Fanny Mendelssohn’sString Quartet.
Concert Hall,QPAC,$59-$149,7pm..
Tuesday,November 14
Comedy:
If you’ve ever swiped right on a group photo or wondered about the sex lives of East Asian men,Netflix star and British-Malaysian stand-up comedian Phil Wang is here to provide all the hilariously unnecessary details.
The Tivoli,Fortitude Valley,7pm,$69.90..
Tours:
Take a Museum of Brisbane walking tour of Spring Hill to see the Old Windmill,climb Jacob’s Ladder,and trace the path of the Springbok riots.
King George Square Foyer,City Hall,9.30am,$30-$35..
Wednesday,November 15
Festivals:
Wynnum’s summer festival kicks off today with shows including garbage-themed revueAbsolute Trash,circus,and male nudity inGodz.Young local talent will also be on show in theSchools Spectacular.
George Clayton Park,Wynnum,various prices,Nov 15-Dec 3.
Music:
Nigerian-born and New York City-bred Kah-Lo brings her addictive dance pop to the Powerhouse with tracks likeFasta,Fake ID andDrag Me Out.
Brisbane Powerhouse,New Farm,7.30pm,$45..
Thursday,November 16
Music:
If you love Lee Remick or draining the pool at the house Jack Kerouac built,you probably love The Go-Betweens’ louche founder and will be heading to the Wynnum Esplanade during the Fringe for this one-off 2023 performance.
George Clayton Park,Wynnum,5.15pm,$54-$59..
Film:The Hunger Games:The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The new prequel to theHunger Games saga follows the origin story of Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth),the future ruler of Panem,with a supporting cast that includes Viola Davis,Peter Dinklage and Rachel Zegler.
In cinemas.
Friday,November 17
Music:
Jason Derulo,Boyz II Men,Flo Rida,Kelly Rowland and JoJo headline the annual festival of old- school and contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
Brisbane Showgrounds,4-10.30pm,$169.90-$349.90..
Sport:
This Women’s Big Bash League clash will see Jess Jonassen’s side take on Hayley Matthews’ Melbourne squad,with face painting,performances,fireworks,food trucks and giveaways on the sidelines.
Allan Border Field,Albion,6.40pm,$8-$15..
Saturday,November 18
Markets:The Queensland Government Service Centre (which hosts markets every Saturday) will reopen the Carseldine Markets at 4pm for a special Christmas event on the 18th,with 200 stalls,two stages,and Santa Claus as well.
133 Dorville Road,Carseldine,4-10pm,$3.
Sport:
The NBL action continues with the Bullets meeting the Wildcats for a round-eight clash.
Nissan Arena,Nathan,8pm. $11-$560..
Sunday,November 19
Attractions:
Mr Grumbles the Rufous Rat Kangaroo (way cuter than he sounds) is one of the stars of Lone Pine’s new immersive night-time adventure. Visitors are given handheld thermal imaging devices that pick up the heat signature of animals in the dark.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary,Fig Tree Pocket,daily from Nov 1,5.30pm&7.30pm,$53-$79..
Sport:
Fans of women’s soccer (which pretty much means everyone nowadays) will be interested to see Brisbane take on Western United in this A-League Women week-five game at Ballymore.
Ballymore Stadium,Herston,3pm,$10-$19..