Whats On in Brisbane - Event calendar for July in Brisbane Queensland Australia

July 2010 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period.
29 May to 24 July 2010 - Mother & Son - Written by Geoffrey Atherden (who also wrote the popular ABC TV series) Mother and Son is a classic Australian comedy about the relationship between divorced Arthur and his ageing, very eccentric mother, Maggie. Wednesdays to Saturdays at StageDoor Dinner Theatre. Dinner + Show and Show Only options available. To book ph: 3216 1115.
23 April to 1 August 2010 - Fun With Weights and Measures - From hogsheads to macaroni noodles, yards of beer to knitting needles, rods to roods, and pinches and pitches. The strange ways we have measured capacity, distance, weight, time, currency, temperature and quantity. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road Whiteside.
3 July (Saturday) 2010 - Teneriffe Festival:
3 & 4 July 2010 - Queensland Air Museum Open Cockpit Weekend - Admission is $11 for adults, $8 for concession, and $7 for a child. 9.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Caloundra Airport, Sunshine Coast (see our Sunshine Coast pages).
4 July (Sunday) 2010 - Guide Dogs Queensland Open Day - Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at how Guide Dogs are trained, see puppies of all ages and learn more about vision impairment, the mobility aids and services the association provides to Queenslanders.
4 July (Sunday) 2010 - American Independence Day - (See costume and party ideas at Themes4Parties.)
4 to 11 July 2010 - NAIDOC Week - National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee hosts NAIDOC week each year in July. Various activities will take place across Australia.
5 July (Monday) 2010 - Go Between Bridge will open to traffic. The new four-lane tolled vehicle bridge, with dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, crosses from the Inner City Bypass/Hale Street in Milton (and from a right turn on Coronation Drive) to Montague Road, Merivale and Cordelia Streets in South Brisbane.
6 July (Tuesday) - Kids Medieval Fun Day is the Abbey Medieval Festival’s special day for 3-12 year olds. Abbey Place, off Old Toorbul Point Road, Caboolture
7 July (Wednesday) 2010 - State of Origin Game 3 - ANZ Stadium, Sydney (see our State of Origin page).
7 to 12 July 2010 - Voices on the Coast - A Youth Literature Festival - In 2010 the festival is celebrating 15 years. Various events held on the Sunshine Coast (for more writers festivals see BCL Books).
7 July to 1 August 2010 - From Desert to Sea: The Pine Rivers University of the Third Age Tintart Group share their interpretations of the varied landscapes found across the Australian continent in their annual art exhibition at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Inspired by nature, these paintings celebrate the colour and vibrancy of red sands and blue waves. The exhibitions also includes a series of free painting demonstrations on the 11th, 15th, 18th, 25th and 29th of July.
9 to 11 July 2010 - Redlands Bluegrass Convention - Hosted by The Redlands Modern Country Music Club with special guest artists from the USA plus a great selection of bluegrass artists from around Australia
9 to 11 July 2010 - Dayboro Show
10 & 11 July 2010 - Abbey Medieval Festival - The largest authentic medieval event in Australia. It spans a thousand years from Europe's Dark Ages to the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 600 to 1600. Abbey Place, off Old Toorbul Point Road, Caboolture (for costume ideas see Themes 4 Parties medieval themes).
11 July (Sunday) 2010 - RACQ MotorFest - An annual showcase of vintage, veteran, classic and special interest vehicles.
13 July (Tuesday) 2010 - Queensland State Schools Term 3 Begins - (Monday is a pupil-free day - see AU school holidays.)
14 July (Wednesday) 2010 - Bastille Day
15 to 25 July 2010 - Jumpers and Jazz Festival (Warwick) - Artists create jumpers for the trees to wear in the main street for winter. The festival also features live music and free entertainment
15 July to 7 August 2010 - "Grease" @ Starlight Theatre Co-op at Centre Stage Theatre, 25 Quarry Street Spring Hill. "Grease" is a family favourite, made famous by the 1979 film version, numerous tours and the version currently on Broadway. (see Themes4parties for Grease costumes)
16 to 18 July 2010 - Farm Fantastic at Caboolture
16 to 25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Bribie Island Arts Festival 2010 The Festival includes a wide range of Art Workshops, a Music Program of performances and workshops by local and nearby groups, Bush Poetry, a Champagne Tour of the new Bribie Island Seaside Museum, a weekend of Open Gardens in Banksia Beach, and a Festival Open Day
17 July (Saturday) 2010 - Head of the Brisbane Regatta - A 7km race on the Brisbane River, from Tennyson to St Lucia hosted by the Toowong Rowing Club and International Riverfoundation.
17 July (Saturday) 2010 - Brisbane French Festival - Brisbane’s official Bastille Day celebrations.
17 & 18 July 2010 - Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) - All Queensland Universities will be represented plus some interstate and overseas ones, government agencies, defence forces, private colleges and loads more. Free entry. 10.00 am to 4.00 pm in the Exhibition Building at the RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills (for a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia).
17 to 30 July 2010 - Leukaemia Foundation Doorknock Appeal 33,000 volunteers will knock on 700,000 neighbourhood doors across the state to raise much needed funds for the five Queenslanders diagnosed each day with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Donations will fund vital medical research and patient support services. Contact: 1800 152 211
17 July to 1 August 2010 - Peaks to Points Festival - Celebrates the diverse natural environment of greater Brisbane’s southern region, from the dramatic heights of Flinders Peak near Ipswich, to the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay. The festival aims to raise awareness of this special area by showcasing the activities of local community and environmental groups that are working to improve the environment. The festival provides a taste of their important work through a program of interactive and fun-filled events held over two weeks, across the south side of the Brisbane River.
18 July (Sunday) 2010 - Jetty to Jetty Fun Run - The fun run or walk begins at the Belvedere Hotel, next to the new Woody Point Jetty. The event will incorporate the 21 kilometre Genesis Half Marathon.
22 July (Thursday) - 2010 QLD MOVIE PREMIERE - RACE ACROSS THE SKY - Lance Armstrong The organisers are two Smiling for Smiddy riders who are raising funds to participate in the 7 day September bike ride to help cancer research at the Mater Medical Research Institute are aiming to raise $2,500 each through this movie. Thursday 22 July @ 6.45pm at Dendy Portside, Portisde Wharf, Hamilton, $40 - flick/beer/wine/pizza (Thanks to Gytey and Bottlemart for arranging the adult beverages) Bookings required: kylee.a.dallimore [at] nab.com.au For more info visit: www.smiddy.org.au
24 July (Saturday) 2010 - Marshall Road State School Fete - celebrating the school's 50th year Anniversary. From 11am to 5pm: Live performances, thrilling rides, stalls with scrumptious home baked treats and beautiful collectable crafts. Come early to grab your limited edition Marshall Road State School 50th Anniversary merchandise. We are also looking for past students & teachers to register their interest in this exciting event by calling the Marshall Road State School office on phone 07 3422 8222 or by emailing mrss.fete[at]gmail.com. (See BCL Reunions)
24 July (Saturday) 2010 - Mt Mee Community Annual Country Market and Auction at Thomas Road, Mt Mee Showgrounds: 8 am for breakfast, then the excitement of a classic Country Auction. Contact: 5498 2291
24 July (Saturday) 2010 - Sing for Joy, Sing for Fun!! 2 pm with informal concert at 4:30 pm. Rediscover the joy of community singing and to experience the excitement and joy of singing together in harmony. Free to everyone – the more the merrier!! The venue is Banksia Beach State School new Performing Arts Hall, Sunderland Drive, Bribie Island.
24 July (Saturday) 2010 - Christmas in July on the Kookaburra River Queens Three course seafood and carvery buffet. (book online with ToursToGo) more details and bookings...
24 & 25 July 2010 - The Annual Historic Racing and Classic Car Race Meeting - Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick. (See Warwick.)
24 July to 1 August 2010 - Reality Bites - An annual non-fiction literary festival in and around the environs of the new Cooroy Library. In addition to author talks, readings, panel discussions and book launches, the program includes three literary lunches, and several workshops with not-to-be-missed presenters. A new program exclusively for local writers has also been introduced this year. (For more writers festivals see BCL Books.)
25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Royal Run for Research is an 8km run or a 6km walk starting at 8am on Sunday 25 July. Taking in the City Botanic Gardens, South Bank and the Goodwill Bridge, the run raises life-saving funds for Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital. Entry fees are $25 for an individual and $50 for a family of four. To register visit www.rbwhfoundation.com.au or phone 07 3636 3394. You can also register on the day of the event between 6:30am and 7:30am.
25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Grandchester Community Steamfest celebrates 145 years of railway in Queensland. The first railway line was between Ipswich and Bigges Camp (now Grandchester) with the first train running on the 31st July 1865. As part of the celebrations a steam train will be running from Roma St Station to Grandchester and return. For bookings phone (07) 3252 1759 10am - 3pm Tue, Wed, Thu. There will be static and working displays of old machinery, vintage cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles. A blacksmith and wheelwright will be demonstrating their crafts. There will be Cobb and Co Coach rides, model live steam train rides for all ages and other rides for children. Local craft stalls, food stalls and other displays will also be in attendance. 9am to 4pm Contact: (07) 5465 5289
25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Camp Quality Bayside to Bald Hills annual challenge is a non competitive walk, run or cycle event that caters to all fitness levels and adds a fun aspect along the way. It isn't about who finishes first but who raises the most funds for Camp Quality. With distances of 6, 10 or 15 kms, you are sure to find something that will suit yourself or your team! It’s also a great event to test your fitness levels before the Bridge to Brisbane in August. Participants will be greeted at the finish line with a scrumptious breakfast, health expo and a fun presentation for Camp Quality fundraising award winners. Last year saw 180 participants raising a whopping $22,000 for Camp Quality and this year we hope to break this record. Starting at Dekkar Park near Hornibrook Bridge, the scenic 15km route will follow the coastline to the Shorncliffe Waterfront before turning inland past Deagon Racecourse and finishing at the Green Apple Wellness Centre in Bald Hills.
25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Hear about innovative cancer and arthritis research: Two free public talks at QUT’s Open Day, 60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove campus.Hear from leading researchers who will talk about their research into cancer and arthritis.
Session 1: 10.00am – 10.50am Cancer – the Enemy Within Come and meet cancer researcher, Dr Jon Harris. Find out how the work occurring in IHBI’s research laboratories may advance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Session 2: 1.30pm – 2.20pm Part 1: What does arthritis mean to you? Learn about arthritis, the current treatments and what IHBI research can deliver in the future from Professor Ross Crawford, orthopaedic surgeon and arthritis researcher.
Part 2: What happens when you donate your body to science? Hear about QUT’s Body Bequest Program. Location: IHBI building - Q Block
Contact: Dr Sheila Colwell on (07) 3138 7162 or supportIHBI [at] qut.edu.au
25 July (Sunday) 2010 - Open Mic It's back! By popular demand! Get your acts ready, warm up those vocal chords, get out those tap shoes, get your applause ready and polish off that monologue because the stage is waiting! Should you wish to perform we will have a spotlight for you, pianist (you bring music), music stand (if needed) CD player and a stage! Bookings can be made now, don't wait as we sold out fast last time!! Call Stage Door on (07) 3216 1115 to reserve your seat. Tickets are only $10, what an amazing price for an evening of entertainment!
27 July (Tuesday) 2010 - Toowoomba Careers Expo - Free entry. 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm at USQ, Clive Berghofer Centre, Baker St, Darling Heights (for a list of open days and careers fairs see Students in Australia).
27 July (Tuesday) 2010 - Business and Government Leaders Lunch with Joseph Stiglitz: Join us at the Business and Government Leaders Lunch with renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz on 27 July at 12 pm at the Royal on the Park Hotel Brisbane. At the lunch Professor Stiglitz will speak on "Challenges for the Future of the World Economy". The lunch is part of the Economic Society of Australia's Eminent Speaker Series. The series has been initiated to provide a unique opportunity for industry professionals, government representatives and academics to hear from the world’s leading economists in an open forum. Contact: Laura d'Elsa, 02 82182913, www.ecosoc.org.au/cc/events
27 July to 6 August 2010 - TransLink Cine Sparks at the Australian Cinematheque at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). The festival gives young Australians, from ages four to 18, a window into the lives of people from other countries and fascinates and inspires young film-goers.
28 July (Wednesday) 2010 - Mummy Money Share ideas on saving money on shopping, getaways, weekends entertainment, health & beauty. Tips on recipes, cheap meal ideas and much more! Venue: Full Moon Hotel on Bramble Bay, 118 Eagle Terrace, Sandgate Sandgate room, Across from kid’s playroom! 11am to 2pm Cost: $20 (all tickets pre-sold.) Includes: Sandwiches, Refreshments, Lucky door prizes, Games, colouring for the kids and a free goodie bag for mum! Guest Speakers: Sharni Pangelly victim of abuse & financial adviser from Fiducian, Michelle Halvorsen. To purchase tickets or more details please contact Sheree: 0422 392 499 or email mrsaustralia2010@hotmail.com
29 July (Thursday) 2010 - Anniversary Steam Train: This special trip will celebrate the anniversary of the first train journey taken in Queensland, which occurred on 31 July 1865. The trip will depart from The Workshops Rail Museum, retracing the same journey to Grandchester as that taken in 1865, and includes a roast lunch and dessert. Bookings are essential. Event Contact Details - for publication: Phone (07) 3432 5100 or visit www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au
30 July to 1 August 2010 - GreazeFest - a weekend of cool cars, rockabilly tunes, vintage bikes, lowrider cycles, low brow art, pinstripers, tattoos and vintage threads.
30 July (Friday) 2010 - Schools Tree Day 2010 - Register your school with Planet Ark.
30 & 31 July 2010 - 2010 Arab Film Festival provides a platform for emerging, developing and established Arab filmmakers to show their screen-based work to broad audiences around Australia in July. Films have been selected from the Middle East, United States, Europe and Australia. Films include action-packed drama, documentary’s, thrillers and a collection of experimental and animated shorts.
30 July to 1 August 2010 - Splendour in the Grass - The 2010 is the 10th Splendour in the Grass, an annual alternative music and arts festival usually held in Byron Bay. In 2010 the festival will be held in Woodford, about 1.5 hours drive of Brisbane.
30 July to 1 August 2010 - HIA Renovate and Build Show Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 10am – 6pm
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - St David's Anglican Church Fete, Chelmer Street East, Chelmer from 9am - 1pm: Fete, including pony rides, jumping castle, popcorn, fairy floss, cake & sweet stall, craft stall, entertainment, hamburgers, pre-loved books, clothing & furniture, jam & pickles, scapebooking, SES display...come and join in on the fun!
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival - Esk - A free festival including a multicultural concert, street parade, historical displays and medieval reenactments, an art and craft market, sculpture and pottery, buskers, heritage cars and motorcycles and more. 8.00am to 4.00pm.
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - Red Hill Fair This event has been running for 28 years and has become an institution for those who live nearby and even further a field. Featuring a trackless train, jumping castle, rock climbing wall, slide, ponies, barnyard animals, merry-go-round, clowns, book reading, face painting, free kids entertainment, Fairy Queens and so much more. Woolcock Park Red Hill Hawthorn Terrace, Waterworks Road and Mossvale Street 10am to 3pm
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - Indigo! Fair Indooroopilly State Primary School's annual fair from 10am to 4.30pm. 10 thrilling rides, lots of craft and books to buy, as well as delicious homemade cakes, jams and sweets!! Enjoy The Frogs playing live music whilst you enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. Yummy BBQ, Nachos, Kebabs, Strawberries and Slushies will be on sale. Roving entertainment, face painting, sideshow alley, showbags and more.
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - Multicap Star Festival - Sausage sizzles, market stalls, entertainment, rides, showbags and an art exhibition and more in support of Queenslanders living with multiple disabilities. 303 Padstow Road Eight Mile Plains. Entry is free.
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - 'Rising Stars from Australia's Got Talent 2010' Concert will include performances by young musicians of all ages - including 7 year old pianist, Shuan Hern Lee (finalist, Australia's Got Talent 2010) cellist, Rachel Siu (winner, 2009 National Youth Concerto Competition) and violinist, Jasmine Jin (winner, 2009 Australian Young Musician of the Year) with Attilla Sautov and the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra at the Mueller Performing Arts Centre, 75 Morris Road, Rothwell, on Sunday 31 July at 7.30 pm. $20 and concessions. Families $50. Book through 4MBS Ticketing on 3847 1717, 9 to 5, seven days a week
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraising for U14 Logan Thunder Girls and Boys Basketball Team, State Champion - at Chisholm Catholic College, School Hall, 204 California Creek Rd, Cornubia. 6.30 for 6.45pm start. Prizes and Auctions. Hot nibbles served, bar available Tables of 8, $20 per person. Please book: ph 0401251179 (a/h) or email: kstoyko [at] optusnet.com.au
31 July (Saturday) 2010 - HUM - Just Like Breathing 7.30pm at The Judith Wright Centre
31 July & 1 August 2010 - TransLink Cine Sparks Family Film Fiesta -the annual Family Film Fiesta, presented by Brisbane City Council, will be held in the Queen Street Mall, GoMA and King George Square on Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August from 10am. The family-focused weekend will serve up exciting free movie themed activities and entertainment - including giant puppet shows, marching bands, arts and crafts, workshops for kids to learn the secrets of movie making and seven quality films including Ponyo, Mia and the Migoo, Neukoln Unlimited, The General, Mai Mai Miracle, Little White Lies, The Blue Bird and all-time family favourite The Wizard of Oz.
Throughout July 2010 - Cancer Council Call to Arms - An annual, national event to raise funds and awareness of cancer, a disease that effects 1 in 2 men by age 85. Host a Call to Arms match where the players in your sporting club wear a yellow armband in a show of support to men who have survived cancer, those currently facing the cancer fight and to remember mates who have lost their lives to cancer. All funds raised go to the Cancer Council.
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July 2011

To be confirmed 2011 - The Queensland Music Festival
To be confirmed 2011 - Caloundra Quilters Biennial Quilt Show - (See BCL Caloundra.)

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