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Unladylike Big Band

A 17-piece jazz big band whose players are all women or gender-diverse premieres a new work co-written with saxophonist and composer Rafael Karlen, blending scored parts and improvisation. A younger line-up of the band opens.

Ended Monday 12 October · Brisbane Powerhouse · New Farm

Coming up at Brisbane Powerhouse

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7:30pmThu 15 Oct

A Night At The Musicals

From $54.95

A staged concert of musical theatre songs, with 12 singers and a live band. Expect old Broadway favourites, newer hits and numbers from recent London and New York shows like Death Becomes Her and Paddington.

Brisbane Powerhouse · New Farm

7:30pmThu 15 Oct

Adventure Reels Tour 2026

From $29

A touring program of short action-sport films on a big screen, following top climbers, kayakers, skiers and mountain bikers through wild rides, big jumps and risky stunts.

Brisbane Powerhouse · New Farm

6:30pmFri 16 Oct

Fashion Queensland in Conversation

$35

Claudine and Olivia Blondeau, the sisters behind Queensland handbag label Eau Bags, talk with mentor Deanne Luke about growing a brand fast, using recycled nylon and makers in India.

Brisbane Powerhouse · New Farm

2pmSat 17 Oct

Our pickZine Making with Rachel Burke

$15

A relaxed workshop with Brisbane artist Rachel Burke where you fold, collage and draw your own small zine, filled with your own ideas, and take it home.

Brisbane Powerhouse · New Farm

On in New Farm this week

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10:30amTue 13 Oct

Nature Book Week storytime

Free

A storytime for preschoolers marking Nature Book Week, followed by a craft where kids make a collage from leaves, bark and other natural bits.

New Farm Library

9:30amWed 14 Oct

First 5 Forever toddler time

Free

Toddlers and their parents sing, clap and dance together, picking up songs and action rhymes that help early talking, language and social skills.

New Farm Library

11amWed 14 Oct

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Free

Parents and babies under one get together to sing, clap and move, picking up rhymes with actions that help with early language, communication and getting along with others.

New Farm Library

4:30pmThu 15 Oct

Sunset, Sip and Steps | NBCF Fundraiser

Free

A breast cancer awareness gathering for women: a sunset walk together, a guest speaker on breast health, then drinks and wellness goodies. Wear pink, and donations go to NBCF.

New Farm parkrun

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