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Youth Week In Fortitude Valley: Learn, Dance, Create!

Enjoy this year’s Brisbane Youth Week from 6-15 April across the city. In Fortitude Valley, you are in for a lot of activities.

Visible Ink will be hosting a number of free workshops for the youth. This is a Brisbane City Council program targeted at young people aged 12-25.

Bloom Live Music Festival

A free live music festival for everyone happening from 6-15 April, the Music Industry College will entertain you with good music at various locations around the suburb.

For the full schedule and locations, click here.

French Knitting Communal Weave

When: 9-15 April / 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Learn how to french knit and create colourful pieces on your own.

No bookings required, just walk-in!

Maker Space: Arts Hub

When: 9 – 12 April / 12:00 p.m.

Try your hand at drawing, sticker design, badge making, and painting. There will also be activities that will let you make your leather key rims and t-shirt tote bags.

Paint Your Own Pot and Succulent Cutting Party

When: 9 April / 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This workshop is hosted by Chloe and the Paper Pots where you can decorate your own pre-made paper mâché indoor pot and take it home with you. You also get to choose the plant of your choice.

You can also join the succulent cutting party.

Daggy Dancing

When: 9 April/ 11 April / 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Get down and boogie! This class will involve a lot of stretching, guided freestyle dancing and aerobics. Think of it as a fun exercise!

Yoga To Your Favourite Tracks From the 2000’s

When: 10 April / 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ideal for beginners, do yoga to your favourite 2000’s soundtrack.

Back to the 80’s Yoga

When: 11 April / 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This class will be all about the 80’s soundtrack whilst you do yoga poses.

Love Food Hate Waste

When: 11 April / 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Visible Ink

This class will focus on ways to reduce food waste and cut prices on your grocery bills. It will also teach young people to shop and eat more efficiently.

Learn how to make a vertical garden using recycled pallets. Finish the afternoon with a compost free workshop.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

Hackathon

When: 12 April / 9:00 a.m.
Where: Visible Ink

This program will teach the youth the basics of social enterprise and start-up businesses. They will learn about the concepts of business modelling and many more. They also get a chance to pitch their own ideas!

Email visibleinkvalley@brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 0136 for bookings.

Visible Ink Takeover The Pod

When: 12 April / 13 April / 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Brunswick Street Mall

Catch Brisbane’s emerging musicians:

Jamie-Lee Griffiths
Hallie Tait
Nathan MT
Acoustic
Lucy Dron
Jalapeño Business

On 13 April, catch these talented musicians:

Zebra
Pivotex
Marco Ghikas
Evano
Hope D
Bailey Rivera
Lucy Dron

Silent Disco

When: 12 April / 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Brunswick Street Mall

Experience music and dance the unique way – to your own beat!

Spooky Yoga

When: 13 April / 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Visible Ink

Perfect for Friday the 13th, get your spook on and do some stretches!

KISVIS Horror Edition

When: 13 April / 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Visible Ink

Collaborate with other artists, this is the perfect place to meet like-minded people. Get involved in writing workshops, music jams, and free food!

Brunch With Glo

When: 14 April / 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Visible Ink

Support the GLO young women and listen to their ideas on how to solve social issues within their local communities.

Global Sisters is a national not for profit that focuses on empowering young women from refugee and migrant backgrounds to become entrepreneurs.

Suitcase Rummage

When: 14 April / 12:00 p.m.
Where: Brunswick Street Mall

Bring a suitcase or two and fill it with your own goods and treats. Bring it over to the Brunswick Street Mall and sell them. Or you can come to shop!

A Good Ol’ Clothes Swap

When: 15 April / 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Visible Ink

Clean out your closet and swap with others. You can also learn how to mend your old clothes or make your own t-shirt tote bag using your old items. Bring a maximum of ten items to swap.

Bookings are required. Email visibleinkvalley@brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 0136.

80s Inspired Bar Set To Open In Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley is set to welcome a new bar that will be filled with 80s vibe.

Called Blute’s Bar, the new venue will open in the Brunswick Street Mall underneath Black Bear. The owners are targeting to open the bar in mid-April 2018.

Jesse Barbera, one of the owners of The Brightside and Black Bear Lodge, named the new bar after his friend for more than 30 years, Jon Blute. The two grew up together in the United States before Mr Barbera moved to Brissy to open a number of live-music venues with business partners.

Blute stayed behind and pursued a career in a law firm. Back in the days, the two always dreamt of starting their own bar and now, that dream is in the works and slowly turning into reality.

The bar will take inspiration from classic Australian pubs of the 1980s, complete with exposed brick walls, tiles, and Australian hardwood. A deck area and a beer garden will also be made.

They will offer 14 beer taps and an extensive wine list.

The 350-seat bar will also showcase their personal stuff such as their portraits and other replicas they currently have in their homes.

Food will also be available and brunch every weekend is included in the plan.

Sip Wine and Paint at Brush & Barrel in Fortitude Valley

Unleash the Van Gogh in you at Brush and Barrel in Fortitude Valley.

The art studio allows participants to paint whilst having a glass of red. In fact, they encourage participants to come in early to mingle with fellow painters, grab a bottle and unwind before the start of the painting session.

Whether you’re a newbie or you are confident you can paint like a virtuoso, this is one of those places that can help you de-stress and discover your creative side.

Studio for Everyone

This intimate art studio brings painting to the next level.

Mind the brush strokes whilst you sip a glass of red. Or if you’re up for more, why not get a cheeseboard to accompany your vino.

Brush & Barrel is a “studio for everyone,” encouraging everybody to try their luck on art because it’s good for the mind, body and soul. It was established by Jimmy Truong and Matthew Dewacht following their experience at a friend’s birthday party at a painting studio where they were served liquor. Now, they have two locations, one in Brisbane and another one in the Gold Coast.

Interested to sip and paint? All you have to do is book your session of choice. Each session has a featured theme and runs for two hours. The studio provides all the painting tools. A social painting instructor will be there to guide you through the process, so there’s no need to be afraid if you have no experience in painting.

You can book here.

Address: Shop 12, 421 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley Streets to Come Alive as Artists Converge for Brisbane Street Art Festival 2018

The 3rd Annual Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) has been announced and Fortitude Valley will be at the centre of many of the events that will happen throughout the festival.

Brisbane Street Art Festival 2018 will run from 31 March up to 15 April. Brisbane’s walls will be put to life with live mural creations by more than 50 local and international artists. Live murals will happen in Brisbane CBD as well as in South Brisbane, Spring Hills, Paddington, and Annerley.

Aside from Australian artists, there will be seven international artists who will be showcasing their work in Brisbane. Six of those international artists will be doing their first Australian work in Brisbane.

Launch Party

To kick-start the event, a Launch Party will be held at Ric’s Backyard on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley on Sunday 1 April from 5:00 p.m. until midnight.

The free event will see performances by The Gametes, YELLOWCATREDCAT, and Feelsclub.

Scribble Slam

Live art battle Scribble Slam is making a return on Sunday 1 April in Fortitude Valley. Hong Kong-based artist Bao Ho and EJ Zyla will battle it out in 90 minutes, working on a 2.4m x 2.4m wall.

Scribble Slam has been running monthly for three years and used to be held at Kerbside Bar. This time around, it will be at Ric’s Backyard on Brunswick Street.

Live Murals

Many of the live murals will happen in different parts of Fortitude Valley. Head over to these locations to witness the exciting mural creations in the suburb.

The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street

Fuzeillear, known for artworks that bring calmness and stillness, will be taking her artistry at The Tivoli Theatre on 52 Costin Street.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

251 Wickham Street/49 Warner Street

Several local and international artists will be painting the walls on 251 Wickham Street on Sunday 1 April. Artist line-up includes ASIO, Leah Falcocchio, Mandy Schöne-Salter, Rosie Woods, Sarge Jhorgenson, Sirmano, Xandolino, Julia Townsend, TBC, Kenji Chai, EJ Zyla and Benny Pierce.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rail Bridge, 89-101 Gipps Street

Indonesian artist Tuyuloveme will be bringing his street artistry to Gipps Street. Catch his live mural on Sunday 1 April.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ric’s Backyard, 321 Brunswick Street

In the evening, Gus Eagleton and Drapl & Treazy will be doing live murals at Ric’s Backyard.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sabotage Social, 143 Wickham Street

Sydney-based illustrator Sindy Sinn will be at Sabotage Social to bring his bold rad artwork to Fortitude Valley.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BSAF 2018 events will be scattered around Brisbane and will also include workshops and exhibitions.

See the full list of BSAF 2018 events.

Visit the BSAF website for more details.

Fortitude Valley’s New Globe Theatre Faces Final Curtain, but There May be Hope of Saving It

New Globe Theatre in Fortitude Valley has announced that it will close for good at the end of April 2018.

The organisers shared the sad news on Facebook earlier this month, after extensive discussion with stakeholders of the live music venue.

The announcement came as a shock to many who had fun memories of the music and arts venue. Known for presenting live music, cult films, burlesque, slam poetry, musical theatre and drag shows, New Globe Theatre prides itself on supporting local live music and arts.

Despite the impending closure, the venue remains committed to all the shows that have been booked up until the end of April.

Fund Raising

Hope may not be completely lost for the live music and arts venue as supporters are finding ways to save it.

One move is a GoFundMe campaign called “Save The Valley’s #1 Arts Venue,” spearheaded by Aurora Storm Baxter. The campaign is not intended to save the New Globe Theatre per se, but to fund a new venture that will keep the spirit and vibe of the beloved local venue.

Funds will go to licensing, equipment and stock and basically securing the lease for a rebranded venue. The campaign aims to raise $50,000, but in case the goal is not reached, all money plus fees and charges will be refunded to the donors.

Ms Baxter is also doing fundraising shows until April to help refurb and re-open the venue after closing.

See the GoFundMe campaign here.

Fortitude Valley to Hold First-Ever Gin Festival

Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley seems to recognise Brisbane’s love for gin, enough for it to hold the first-ever Gin Sanity Festival in Brisbane on Saturday 17 February 2018.

On the day, Bakery Lane will become a haven for gin lovers as it features the best Australian and international gins.

Sipsmith Distillery, Whitley Neill, Archie Rose and The Botanist are just some of the gin crafters that will be at the event.

Each distiller will be making a classic G&T as well as its signature cocktail.

Event Details

What:	Gin Sanity Festival
When:	Saturday 17 February 2018 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Bakery Lane 690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Tickets:	$15 Buy Now

Some of the best bands in Brisbane will provide music to liven up the late summer party. Tickets to the festival will include a free drink upon entry.

The festival is made possible through a collaboration of Moubment Group and Toowoomba’s Cooreuosity Group. Moubment’s The APO and Laruache on Ann Street will be hosting the event.

Find out more about the event.

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Howard Smith Wharves Reveals Bars and Restaurants Signing on

With its opening still about a year away, Howard Smith Wharves is generating buzz with its prospective roster of bars and restaurants.

The project in Fortitude Valley is taking shape and is already being hyped to be the next foodie paradise in Brisbane. Fine food selection will range from modern Japanese dishes to Greek eats and Chinese cuisine, with a strong focus on freshness and food made on site.

Restaurant Line-up

Once completed, some world-class restaurants will be operating beneath the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves.

Among the future tenants of the riverside lifestyle destination is Toko Brisbane by Matt Yazbek. This will be the Brisbane sibling restaurant of Toko Sydney and Toko Melbourne.

Also confirming their tenancy is a Greek restaurant and bar, created by Sydney restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess. His other restaurant ventures include The Apollo and Cho Cho San in Sydney.

A Hong Kong-inspired Chinese restaurant will also be residing at Howard Smith Wharves. Stanley by Andrew Baturo will be serving dishes by renowned chef Kun Machin.

Just below the Story Bridge and set above the river, Howard Smith Wharves will be operating the Overwater Bar. It will be a 200-square-metre octagonal bar at a spectacular venue with lush greens and superb service.

Aside from the bar and eight restaurants, the lifestyle precinct will have a bakery, coffee roasting on site, and a craft brewery.

Lifestyle Riverside Destination

The Howard Smith Wharves development aims to create a recreation, lifestyle and tourism destination at an underutilised 3.43-hectare site.

Part of the riverside development is the 5-star Art Series Hotel, an exhibition centre and over 2.7 hectares of public open space, with cafés and restaurants along the riverside. Howard Smith Wharves will also provide a stylish connection between New Farm Riverwalk and Brisbane CBD.

The design involves restoring and reusing the heritage buildings on the site. The hotel building will be constructed in a way that it would blend with the cliff face. This way, the iconic Story Bridge will remain to be the main focus of the precinct.

Howard Smith Wharves is scheduled to open in late 2018.

Learn more about the Howard Smith Wharves development.

Proposed Development to Reactivate Fortitude Valley’s Iconic Jubilee Hotel Precinct

A new development application has been lodged in a bid to rejuvenate the iconic Jubilee Hotel precinct in Fortitude Valley.

The proposal submitted by Jubilee Project (Qld) Pty Ltd involves construction of a 14-storey retail building and a 250-square-metre plaza accessible from St Pauls Terrace. The public plaza would unite the different spaces and distinctive buildings at the corner of St Pauls Terrace and Constance Street.

Central to the design is the heritage icon Jubilee Hotel, which will be retained and rejuvenated.

Ground floor plan of the proposed Jubilee Precinct (Photo credit: edqdad.dsdip.qld.gov.au)

Public Plaza

The plan for the public plaza includes a laneway connection to the Jubilee Hotel and the famous hotel beer garden. The plaza will be designed with an engaging landscaped space linking restaurants and other commercial spaces. The hotel beer garden will also be redeveloped as part of the proposed plan.

Approximately 18,166 square metres of commercial floor space, 91 carparks and club facilities will be included in the plan. Designers are using a distinctive cantilevered structure to remain respectful and sensitive to the heritage building on site. Since the precinct will be built above the M7 Clem Jones Tunnel, the plan is to use lightweight steel diagrid to address the weight limits.

The Jubilee Precinct proposal is built around the idea of commercial land use diversification and innovation and will include a start-up hub in the lower levels.

Designers are also taking advantage of the location advantage of the Jubilee precinct. The site is easily accessible from the Fortitude Valley rail station and the future refurbished Exhibition Station, which will be part of the Cross River Rail line.

Learn more about the Development Application.

Have A Very Laneway Christmas at Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley is giving locals the best alternative to Christmas shopping with their micro-market at Winn Lane and Bakery Lane.

From 15 November until 23 December, Winn Lane and Bakery Lane will bring A Very Laneway Christmas featuring independent and up-and-coming designers and retailers. The Christmas markets will let shoppers take home unique items ideal for gift-giving without having to endure big crowds at the mall.

A Very Laneway Christmas offers locals the perfect opportunity to not only find exceptional products but also to support local artisans and emerging retailers.

Event Details

What:

A Very Laneway Christmas

When:

15 November 2017 – 23 December 2017

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Winn Lane and Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

There is so much in store for everyone at A Very Laneway Christmas. Five rotating independent and pop-up retailers will provide some of the most creative products and Christmas items that are definitely made with love.

ILMA by Sundholm Style, Nikke Horrigan, The Great Beyond, Felicity Cooney and Aster + Lilou are just some of the retailers that will be at Winn Lane and Bakery Lane. Special sales and the cool laneway athmosphere should liven up the Christmas spirit in this hidden Christmas market.

A Very Laneway Christmas is also pet-friendly, so everyone can bring along their beloved pooches as they browse through the interesting items for sale.

The laneway vibes will be made more special every Saturday as musicians provide live performances from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.

Find out more about A Very Laneway Christmas.

Discover Unique Crafts and Designs at Finders Keepers in Bowen Hills This Weekend

Known for unique finds, Finders Keepers will be at The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills for the first time.

Finders Keepers will be a three-day design market that will feature the best from independent craft makers and designers from all over Australia. It combines design, art, delectable food and live music under one roof.

The Brisbane event will be from Friday 10 November to Sunday 12 November 2017. Anyone can come straight from work on Friday and head over to Finders Keepers when the doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Finders Keepers offers community fun and a unique weekend market experience for people who are mindful of conscious consumerism and anyone who wish to support small local businesses.

Event Details

What:	Finders Keepers
When:	Friday 10 November 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 11 November 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12 November 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:	The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Cost:	Adults: $2 Children under 12 years: FREE

Best of Design Market

Finders Keepers is a must-do event as it highlights the best that the design market can offer. It is a well-curated market, with new stalls and fresh talents each year. Find one-of-a-kind fashion and accessories, items for kids, arts and crafts.

Since 2008, Finders Keepers has been holding events in Sydney and Melbourne. Throughout those years, the design market has supported and promoted more than 1,200 sellers every year.

There will be something for everyone as the market will have food and beverage stalls, a bar and food trucks.

Over 200 independent art and design stalls will be at the event.

Learn more about the Brisbane Finders Keepers event.

See the list of designers coming to the Brisbane event.