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

September 2010 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

1 September (Wednesday) 2010 - Musica Viva: An exploration of traditional and contemporary music by one of the UK’s most distinguished mixed-voice choirs. Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, Trinity College is steeped in a wealth of choral history and its Choir is among the cream of Britain’s mixed voice choirs. Under the direction of Stephen Layton, the Choir will showcase works by much-loved English composers alongside music by some of the most acclaimed composers of today. Contact: Musica Viva 1800688482
1 to 5 September 2010 - Brisbane Writers Festival - Local, national and international writing. Various activities located in the State Library of Queensland and outdoors in the area between the Gallery of Modern Art and the State Library buildings. (For more writers festivals see BCL Books)
1 to 8 September 2010 - Queensland Adult Learners' Week - Aims to celebrate and promote all forms of adult and lifelong learning with a strong focus on literacy.
27 August to 11 September 2010 - An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley directed by Leo Wockner The Burling family are celebrating the engagement of their daughter to a wealthy and successful businessman, when an inspector calls. He has a photo of a woman who has recently suicided. What interest can that be to the Burlings? "The Theatre" Morningside Campus of TAFE, Clearview Terrace, Morningside: Villanova Players Bookings (07) 3899 9962
20 August to 25 September 2010 - BIFF in the Burbs This year’s St.George Bank BIFF in the Burbs is back and it’s bigger and better than ever before with the line up promising adventure, animation, action and best of all animal fun! Presented by Screen Queensland, the St.George Bank BIFF in the Burbs is an entre to Queensland’s largest film festival the St George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival. People can discover an underworld of dangerous dinosaurs in the comical relief Ice Age 3, follow the tale and journey of a lifelong dream in UP, learn more about the trained squad adventures of Guinea Pigs saving the world in G-force or experience the song-filled adventures of Mowgli and his friends in The Jungle Book. BIFF in the Burbs screenings, sponsored by St.George Bank, will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 5.30pm, between Friday 20 August and Saturday 25 September.
3 September (Friday) 2010 - Australian National Flag Day - The Australian Flag was first raised on this day in 1901.
3 September (Friday) 2010 - Footy Colours Day - Wear your team's colours - AFL, NRL, rugby union or soccer and help raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation. To organise a Footy Colours Day event register online.
3 & 4 September 2010 - Beaudesert Show - Beaudesert is part of the scenic rim and is 1 hour and 20 minutes drive south of Brisbane.
3 to 5 September 2010 - Redland Spring Festival - An annual music and culture festival featuring live music, poetry, dancing and more in the Cleveland Showground, Long St.
3 & 4 September 2010 - QRWN's 2010 State Conference: Building the Woman will be held at Charleville Racecourse on the Warrego Highway opposite Charleville Airport
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Stafford Heights Baptist Church Art & Craft Market from 8a.m. to 12noon, with over 35 stalls selling home-made cards, handwork, preserves as well as honey, home baking, plants and lots more. Come and visit our market and enjoy a cappuccino with friends in our Courtyard Café or visit our Thrift Shop. Sausage sizzle is also operating. ( All under cover). Off street parking and wheel chair access available. Contact: Alan Grieve 3359 6855
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Springwood State High Class of '85 Reunion - The students of Springwood State High School class of 1985 are invited to our 25 Year reunion. Please send your contact details to springwoodhigh85reunion[at]bigpond.com. The event will be held at 433 On Logan, Stones Corner. (BCL Reunions)
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - 80's Themed Trivia Night: The Ipswich Softball Association will be hosting an 80's themed Trivia night to help raise funds for the Ipswich Represenative teams. George & Eileen Hastings Sports Grounds, Chubb Street, One Mile at 6pm Entry Fee: $5 ($2 fine for not dressing up) Bring a chair, Supper will be provided Contact: softballipswich [at] live.com (see 80s dress up ideas at themes4parties.com.au)
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Bob Irwin & Pascal Rogè-Wildlife Fund Raising Concert 7.30pm at Lucas Parklands in Montville. A Great Concert Pianist meets A Great Conservationist. Pascal and Ami Rogè together with renowned Australian instrumentalists will perform an exciting programme at Lucas Parklands in Montville. Programme includes: *Saint-Saèns Scherzo two pianos *Cèsar Franck Violin Sonata *Cèsar Franck Piano Quintet *"Carnival of the Animals" Special talk by Bob Irwin on the state of wildlife conservation in Australia. Gwyn Roberts-narrator,conductor, cello Leigh Kirtley Paine- violin JulieAnn O'Rielly - violin Adam Paszkowski- viola and More! Contact:Lucas Parklands, 126 Narrows Rd Montville 4560 Q Ph: 5478 5667
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Patricks Road State School Spring Carnival from 10am to 4pm. This year we will have a full complement of show rides and activities in Side Show Alley catering to children of all ages including: the animal farm, giant slide, the dodgems and of course Show Bags. Activities such as sand wizards, face painting, and ice your own cupcake will be available. There will be a variety of stalls selling gifts for Father’s Day or something special for yourself, including scrumptious cakes, homemade sweets, jams and preserves, 2nd hand books and clothes, and plants. See our our choir and ensembles, Art Gallery and learn about our school and its commitment to Educational Excellence at our Expo. Many local groups will also be joining us on the day including: the Moreton Bay Regional Council, the Gap Pioneer and Historical Society and the Mitchelton Grovely Scouts.
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Bush Tucker Day II Bush Tucker Cooking Demos and Workshops with Dale Chapman from The Dilly Bag; Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery from Kenilworth - Growing your own native bushfood plants; Bushfood Liqueurs by Rainforest Liqueurs; Full range of Aboriginal Art & Craft and Bush Tucker products available for sale from Dreamtime Kullilla-Art. Bush Tucker Canteen available for refreshments. 10am to 4pm at Webb Hall, Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Quest for Jackie Chan! Free Workshop Session "Ideas to Reality" Quest for Jackie Chan! is a transmedia explosion that follows the trials and tribulations of young filmmaker Maria Tran. In partnership with Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC), she will run a workshop session on the new revolution of D.I.Y guerrilla filmmaking, how to engage global audiences, reveal marketing strategies, the art of pitching and ways to get your project off the ground. Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, 120 Main St, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane on Saturday 4th September at 9am. Spaces for this event is strictly limited so to be sure not to miss out, please RSVP to BEMAC on (07) 3391 4433 or email admin [at] bemac.org.au
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - The “Helidon Hoedown” 7.30p.m. at the Helidon Community Centre. Have a great night of fun and dancing with one of Queensland’s leading Bluegrass bands, ‘ THE PIRATE BRIDES”. ‘Do sa do” and swing your partner to the music of well known square dance caller, David Smythe, from Lighthouse Squares Caloundra. Supper is included and the event is licenced. Tickets purchased at the door are $40. Pre-purchased tickets are $35, and are available by visiting www.helidon.org or phoning 0408 435 436
4 September (Saturday) 2010 - Young Variety Ball
4 & 5 September 2010 - APTA Stamp & Coin Fair at Mercure Hotel, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission $5 for adults, children Free. Fifteen local & interstate dealers buying & selling stamps, coins, banknotes, postal history & other collectables. Free valuations. Bring that old collection along & find out what it's worth.
4 to 25 September 2010 - Brisbane Festival - The annual festival includes a program of theatre, dance, music, conversation, and visual arts in various venues around Brisbane.
- 4 September 2010 - Riverfire - part of Brisbane Festival's opening. Free fireworks display in the CBD and along the river. Best vantage points are at Southbank and Mt Cootha (or at home in front of the television). Check Brisbane CBD hotels available 4 September
4 to 25 September 2010 - Little Murders by Jules Feiffer: Feiffer, author of the film CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, shows us a modern metropolitan family of matriarchal mother, milquetoast father, normal cuddly sister, and brother who is trying to adapt himself to his sexual orientation. Sister's fiance' is a fellow who knows how to roll with the punches; he figures that if you daydream while being mugged, it won't hurt so much. They have a hard time finding a preacher who will marry them without pronouncing the name of God. For all bookings & inquiries call --- 3379 3937 Licensed bar – Street Parking – Eftpos & credit card facilities available. Chelmer Community Centre, Cnr. Queenscroft & Halsbury Streets, Chelmer
4 to 25 September 2010 - Agatha Christie's 'The Unexpected Guest' presented by Front Row Theatre, Hamilton Town Hall. After crashing his car, Michael Starkwedder stumbles to the nearest house, where he finds Laura Warwick, with gun in hand, standing over the body of her dead husband. Although Laura confesses to the murder, is she really guilty? Or is someone else in this lonely country house a cold-blooded killer? A classic Christie whodunit that will leave you guessing right up to the last minute.
5 September (Sunday) 2010 - Father's Day - See Father's Day Gift ideas here.
5 September (Sunday) 2010 - Steam Train Sunday: All aboard! Travel through Brisbane on an historic steam train and relive the splendour of a bygone era. It's BIG LOUD FUN as you board the steam train at Roma Street Station for a one hour trip through the City. Pass through twenty stations and enjoy two river crossings on your journey aboard vintage carriages. Bookings are essential. Booking forms are on the website, or contact: The Workshops Rail Museum on (07) 3432 5100
5 to 12 September 2010 - National Child Protection Week
8 September (Wednesday) 2010 - The Heritage Talks: Summer Getaways of Yesteryear: Train, tram, coastal steamer - the trip was nearly as much fun as the holiday. Peter Osborne and Sean O'Keeffe from the Cultural Heritage Branch, Department of Environment and Resource Management, will talk about Sunshine Coast beach holidays from the late 1800s. Free, morning tea provided. Please RSVP to (07) 3285 7213 or museum.pinerivers [at] moretonbay.qld.gov.au for catering purposes. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum Old Petrie Town Dayboro Road, Whiteside QLD 4503
8 to 10 September 2010 - Big Sound - Music industry summit and showcase. Fortitude Valley.
8 to 19 September 2010 - East Coast Aboriginal Art Exhibition - an annual event organised by the Heart Foundation. It showcases the work of prominent and talented Indigenous Queenslanders with the purpose of raising awareness of Indigenous health issues and generating valuable funds for Indigenous heart health programs to help close the gap. The Studio, Queensland State Library - Hours: 10am-5pm - 7 days a week. This year the roadshow will exhibit in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.
9 September (Thursday) 2010 - MBA & Postgrad Expo - Postgraduate courses on show from local and interstate institutions. 12noon - 7pm Free Entry.
9 September (Thursday) 2010 - Welcome to Brisbane: An informal social event designed to help you meet other people who have moved to Brisbane, usually attracting between 10 and 30 people each month. Contact: brisbane [at] newcomersnetwork.com 0419 969 559
9 to 11 September 2010 - Laidley Quilt and Craft Expo & Reunion at the Uniting Church Complex, 45 Patrick Street, Laidley. Admission: Adults - $3.00 and children 50cents. Our display includes Quilts, Craft & Fine Arts, Patchwork, Stitchwork, Needlework, and much much more. Demonstrations of various crafts are a valued feature. Displays of Vintage Trucks, Tractors, Cars and Engines add a nostalgic blend to the event. Refreshments are available all day in the Courtyard Cafe. Opening hours are 9am to 4.30pm Thursday and Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturday. Also all previous members of the Quilt and Craft Expo Team are welcome to join the 2010 Team during the Laidley Spring Festival and celebrate 26 years of fun and fellowship. Contact: 07 54653222
10 September (Friday) 2010 - Alex Perry's Arabian Princess Charity Cocktail Event Alex Perry and the AEIOU Foundation will again join forces to host a charity cocktail event to raise funds for children with autism at Moda Events Portside from 7pm - Midnight. AEIOU’s premier fundraising event will showcase Alex Perry’s Spring Summer 10/11 collection – “Arabian Princess”. This exclusive cocktail evening will also be filled with glitz and glamour, fine wines, scrumptious canapés along with live entertainment. Tickets are $175 pp. Contact: 1300 727 193 or see the website
10 September (Friday) 2010 - Phil Carman and Benny Elias "Battle of the Codes" 6.30pm for a 7pm start Sherwood District Australian Football Social Club, 41 Chelmer St East, Chelmer. Tickets - $70 p/p or $650 for a table of 10 Includes 2 Course Meal, Complimentary White/Red Wine and $2.50 Cans of Beer Pre-Purchase of all tickets essential – Contact the Club 33795528 or Anthony McDonald on 0407718303 or amcdonald@aflq.com.au
10 to 12 September 2010 - Sunshine Coast Blues Festival (See our Sunshine Coast pages.)
10 Sept to 9 Oct 2010 - Art exhibition: INDULGENCE sculptures, prints, photographs by artist: Daniele Lamarche-Sarvia at Alliance Francaise 262 Montague Rd, West End, Brisbane. Opening night Friday Sept 10 6pm. Opening hours: Mon to Thurs 9 am to 8pm, Frid 9am to 6 pm, Sat 9 am to 1pm
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Greater Springfield Run for Life - Formerly the Sonsation Run.
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Billy The Book Bug Book Fair: Good News Lutheran School (49 Horizon Drive, Middle Park) is holding their Billy The Book Bug Book Fair on Saturday 11 September from 8am in the school hall. There are thousands of new and second hand children, youth and adult books for sale, covering a wide range of genres. There will be 2 FREE jumping castles for the kids as well as a sausage sizzle, drinks and lucky dips for sale. Come and grab a bargain.
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Good Buy Baby Mega Market - Over 80 stalls all under one roof, selling quality preloved and new items for ages 0-10 years. 9am-12noon. Entry $2 Adult, kids free. Norths Leagues & Services Club (1347 Anzac Av. Kallangur). Free onsite parking. Free show bag to first 250. (See more Markets in Brisbane)
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Oxley Community Festival The Oxley State School P&C, the Oxley Progress Association, local community groups and the Councillor for Richlands Ward have been working together to organise the first “Oxley Community Festival”. The day will commence at 12.00pm (rides start at 1.00pm) and will conclude at 7.00pm with spectacular Fireworks. Coinciding with Oxley State Schools 140th Anniversary, Oxley School hopes to welcome past students back, hold decade class photos and school tours along with displays of memorabilia and photos. We will even have a Cobb and Co Coach and old time classroom on display. Members of the local community and surrounding areas are encouraged to contact the Oxley Community Festival with photos, stories, memorabilia, interesting facts and anything that they have of the school and the local community. Please contact Tricia Campbell on 3278 7094 or via email: oxleycommunityfestival [at] gmail.com to share your photos, stories, memorabilia etc.
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Forest Lake State School Fete 11am-7pm: Come along to our fun filled day, there will be something for everyone, our huge trash and treasure, side show games, cake stalls, sample bags and lots of fun rides and jumping castles. Sit back and enjoy the entertainment while enjoying our international foods, steak burgers or a cafe coffee. End the day with a bang and watch our fireworks light up the sky. Contact: Felicity - 0409 625 980
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - St Thomas's Trash'nTreasure/Fete 7 am to 12 noon. Furniture, china, prints, glassware, designer children's and adult clothing, quality books and toys, cake and produce stall, great coffee, sausage sizzle and children's entertainment. St Thomas's Riverview Kindergarten.186 Macquarie Street, St Lucia, Brisbane
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Bridgeman Baptist Community Church Spring Fair 379 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs from 8am-2pm. A community event with bargains, entertainment, food and kid's mini fair, cup cake stall, heaps of 2nd Hand Stalls, International Food Stalls, Courtyard Cafe, Sausage Sizzle, Plants, Flowers, Homemade food and crafts, Art show, Pony Rides, Animal Farm, Jumping Castles, face Paintings, Games. Allan Cameron performs in the courtyard stage from 10am-2pm and school choirs and musical groups perform in the Youth Hall. Fun for everyone!
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Kelvin Grove High Reunion: Did you begin grade 8 in 1976 and attend any year including 1980? We are looking for you to join us for a reunion. Contact: gelmes [at] bigpond.net.au
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Lindum State School Celebratory Dinner: At the end of this year Lindum State School will be closing. All past and present members of the Lindum School Community are invited to an "End of an Era" dinner at 7pm on the 11th September 2010. It will be held at the Wynnum Manly Leagues Club, Wondall Road, Manly West. Tickets are $40 per head. Please RSVP by the 3rd September by phoning Lindum State School on 3308 5333.
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Gin Gin & District Pony: 50 Jubilee Dinner Dance from 5.30pm at the Gin Gin RSL Hall. Calling all Past Members to contact Felecity at ggponyclubsec[at] live.com.au or 0408077606.
11 September (Saturday) 2010 - Hoa's Angels Masquerade Gala Charity Ball at Lightspace in Fortitude Valley from 7pm-midnight. The reality of our event is we are raising money to support under privileged and disabled children outside our Australian borders. DRESSCODE - Get creative. Gents - Suit up, complete with cuffs, cains, cubins, top hats and mask. Ladies - Adorn your gown's in jewels and diamonds, and complete with a flamboyant headpiece or mask.
11 & 12 September 2010 - Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo (see more Business events Australia-wide )
11 & 12 September 2010 - Queensland Feline Association Inc Allbreeds Australian Style Cat Show at the Eagle Fram Racecourse, Lancaster Road Ascot. There will be four international judges as well as Australian judges and the show will have the largest display of cats at one Brisbane cat show for the entire year with many unusual breeds of cats on display including Siberian, Devon Rex, Persian, Siamese and companions competing in kitten, cat and desexed categories The show will be open to the public 9am to 3pm. $4 adults, $2 Children/pensioners, $10 family.
11 September to 10 October 2010 - The Great Train Robbery - The story of The Great Train Robbery remains a mystery after 72 years. Use investigation skills to find the missing piece that will help crack the case. The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich.
12 September (Sunday) 2010 - Sustainable House Day
12 September (Sunday) 2010 - Riverwalk - An annual 6km walk starting at 10am to raise funds for the Developing Foundation which supports families caring for brain injured loved ones. Orleigh Park, Hill End Tce, West End (see West End).
12 September (Sunday) 2010 - Holy Spirit School Fete Holy Spirit School in New Farm will celebrate its biennial fete with a fabulous line up of attractions and prizes, more than 22 stalls with local produce and delicious home-baked cakes and sweets, jams and chutneys, arts and crafts, face painting, lucky dips and show bags. The regular favourite attractions - the jumping castle, climbing rock wall, ferris wheel and carousel will be joined by giant slides and spinning chairs for both kids and parents to enjoy this year. The fundraising for this year’s fete will go towards the construction of a multi-function outdoor learning and play area for the junior school. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Searle - 0411 400 576
12 September (Sunday) 2010 - St Agnes Family Fun Fete from 10am to 3.00pm on the corner of Tudor St and Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt. Admission is free and rides are unlimited with the purchase of a wrist band for $30.
15 September (Wednesday) 2010 - 2010 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo, presented by the Australian Government and supported by Construction Skills Queensland will be held at Suncorp Staduim, Entry Via Gate C on Caxton Street, from 9am to 2pm. The expo will provide Indigenous job seekers and school leavers in south east Queensland with the opportunity to connect with a selection of Queensland’s most prominent employers, education and training providers, together with a host of former State of Origin heroes, in one place for one day. The event will feature appearances by a host of former Queensland State of Origin stars including Gene Miles, Allan Langer and Sam Backo.
16 to 26 September 2010 - National Dementia Awareness Week - see the site for information about the various activities and events being held during the Dementia Awareness Week around Australia.
17 September (Friday) 2010 - Last day of School Term 3 - (See AU school holidays.)
17 September (Friday) 2010 - Diabetes Buzz Day - Take part in the national fundraiser that aims to help those living with or at risk of developing diabetes. Held annually on the 3rd Friday in September.
17 September (Friday) 2010 - Zonta Bollywood Evening at QA Hotel: Come dressed Bollywood or Cocktail attire. Your $30 ticket entitles you to a glass of champagne on arrival, light Indian meal, live entertainment including Bollywood dancers, best dressed prizes, fantastic silent auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds assist Brisbane's homeless women and girls. Commences 6:30pm, QA Hotel, James St, Valley, 4005. Zonta Brisbane Metro Breakfast Club
17 to 19 September 2010 - The Yeppoon Village Festival of Arts & Music
17 to 26 September 2010 - The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - See our Toowoomba Pages for accommodation and information.
18 September (Saturday) 2010 - Collectors Fair & Antique Bottle Show Collectables fair and Antique Bottle show at the Smith Street Hall, Smith St, Cleveland. Times 9am to 4pm - Free valuations - Admission $3 Contact: (07) 32690992
18 September (Saturday) 2010 - St Paschals Craft Fair - Handmade crafts and gifts including cards, baby gifts, dolls and bears, country crafts, home décor and much more. Free Entry. Refreshments available for purchase. 8am to 2pm at St Paschal's Parish Hall (Warrabe Ave, Wavell Heights). All Enquiries to: Ann 3359 9620 or Ruth 5496 4459
18 September (Saturday) 2010 - Brisbane Budo Kai Kan Open Day from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at 82 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Entry to the event is free. If you have ever been interested in the martial arts of Japan, then come along to the Open Day and take the opportunity to speak with students and instructors and observe their arts in action. Demonstrating on the day will be: Komei Juku (Iaijutusu and naginatajutsu) Genbukan Ninpo (Ninjutsu and jujutsu) Aiki Ten Shin Sho Kai (Aikijutsu and battojutsu) In addition there will be free shodo (Japanese calligraphy) classes, Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) displays and the day will be opened with a Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) performance.
18 September (Saturday) 2010 - Violin Virtuoso in Concert: Swara Mohini Inc. in collaboration with Pallavi inc., Sydney presents a Grand Violin concert in Carnatic ( South Indian) classical style by: Padmabhushan and Sangeetha Kalanidh. Venue: Clairvaux Mackillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt. Contact: 3849 2030
18 & 19 September 2010 - Redcliffe First Settlement Festival - a full weekend of events that will blend history, culture and culinary skill with all the action and adrenalin of the 2010 Redcliffe Superboat Grand Prix. Festivities will be held at Jamieson Park from 11am to 8pm on Saturday September 18, with major celebrations at Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe from 8am to 4pm on Sunday September 19
18 to 20 September 2010 - Caboolture Lifeline Bookfest at the Caboolture Centenary Lakes Indoor Basketball Courts at Apex Park on Morayfield Road in Caboolture. Whether it is fact, fiction, fantasy, horror, historic, futuristic, hobbies, novellas, short stories, biographies or anything else you can think of, the Caboolture Bookfest will have it. The Bookfest will open each day at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. with a flood of volunteers madly restacking for the next day! This year due to its popularity the Bookfest has grown and needs more volunteers to join the hard-working team. Volunteers for the Fest are needed from the 15th -17th and then the 21st to 22nd September to assist with packing, sorting, moving or setting up and down. More volunteers are needed for the running of the Fest from 18th – 20th for pricing, register sales, security and bag sealing, sorters and of course the flexible relief team for breaks. If you have donations or would like to donate your time for the love of books and the spirit of charity, contact Debbie Gibson on 5428 4200 or 0438 150 702 or email debbie.gibson [at] lccq.org.au
18 September to 3 October 2010 - Oktoberfest - (See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.)
19 September (Sunday) 2010 - Talk Like a Pirate Day Queensland - Australians are invite to join people around the world to Talk Like A Pirate for a day and raise funds for Childhood Cancer Support who provide accommodation, emotional and financial support at no cost to families of children with cancer. Official merchandise can be ordered from newsagents or the website. If you're planning an event, click here for Pirate Party Ideas.
20 & 21 September 2010 - Young ICT Conference: the Seventh Annual Young ICT Professionals Conference. It is being held in conjunction with the World Computer Congress. This is an initiative of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP). It is hosted by the Australian Computer Society.
20 to 23 September 2010, Brisbane - World Computer Congress
22 September (Wednesday) 2010 - Child Protection Week Carnival Fun Day will involve a BBQ, activities and events at the Kyabra Community Centre, Kyabra Street, Runcorn from 10am to 1pm. Organised by the Kyabra Community Centre and Mt. Gravatt Child Safety Service Centre
23 to 26 September 2010 - Gen Con Australia - Convention including anime, cosplay, art shows, board games, celebrity appearances, collectible cards, collectible miniatures, computer and console games, workshops and more. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
24 September to 10 October 2010 - "Ding Dong" presented by Mousetrap Theatre Company, Redcliffe. A Comedy adapted by Tudor Gates from 'Sexe et Jalousie' by Marc Camoletti Synopsis Bernard has discovered that his wife, Jacqueline, is having an affair with Robert. Being a reasonable businessman, Bernard gives Robert two options to compensate for the affair - either he will sleep with Robert's wife in order to keep things even, or he will have him killed. Robert chooses to let Bernard sleep with his wife. Scheming to woo her, Bernard arranges an evening meal with both couples present — much to the frustration of their overworked and underpaid maid, Marie-Louise. This is when the fun really begins!!
25 September (Saturday) 2010 - Park Life - Note: 18+ only. An annual dance and alternative music festival.
25 Sept to 9 Oct 2010 - Carousel: Musical theatre performance for all the family. A Rodgers & Hammerstein masterpiece, this classic show is a story of the power of love to give hope and dignity to endure life's hardships. Every lyric is magic - June Is Bustin' Out All Over, Blow High Blow Low, A Real Nice Clambake, Soliloquy and of course, You'll Never Walk Alone! Savoyards Musical Comedy Society Family entertainment in an air-conditioned theatre with free parking and disability access Bookings Ph3893 4321 or ONLINE
26 September 2010 - Ride For Life Challenge: 88km cycle event from Brisbane to Cleveland and surrounds, organised by Brisbane BMW and Westside BMW. Funds raised will be donated to Variety Children's Charity and Next Gen cyclists. Registration includes a custom-designed jersey worth $75, brunch and lucky door prizes including a $5,000 Merida bike, cycle holiday worth $2,500 and a simulated Le Tour De France worth $1,320.
28 September (Tuesday) 2010 - The Great Train Robbery Steam Train Take a ride on a Steam Train similar to the one used in the Cloncurry to Duchess train robbery! Travel from Roma Street Station in Brisbane to The Workshops Rail Museum where you can play your part as Deputy Detective at The Great Train Robbery event before travelling back to Roma Street Station by coach (bus). Ticket price includes entry to the Museum. Bookings are essential. Contact The Workshops Rail Museum on (07) 3432 5100
28 & 29 September 2010 - NCWQ Parents' and Children's Conference: for children who love to learn - talks to children in the morning, fun workshops in the afternoon, seminars for parents over 2 days. Convened by The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc. at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, Corinda, Brisbane.
28 to 30 September 2010 - FRAMECAD™ & NASH BRISBANE STEEL FRAME EXPO National Association of Steel Frame Housing (NASH) will stage a seminar at the Expo on Design of Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing.
29 September (Wednesday) 2010 - National Police Remembrance Day - Held annually on 29 September, the day provides an opportunity for serving and retired police members, their families and the public to honour the memory of officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
29 September (Wednesday) 2010 - Bush Picnic: Dress up in Australian bush style for a day of family fun and see demonstrations of whip cracking, damper and billy tea making and discover more about the Australian bush at the The Workshops Rail Museum. Picnic Hampers can be pre-booked - please contact us for details. Run as part of The Great Train Robbery event. Contact: Phone (07) 3432 5100
See also Short Courses in Brisbane starting in September
See also September art exhibitions and events in Australia and New Zealand.
See October events in Brisbane and Queensland

September 2011 Events in Brisbane and Queensland

The Coolum Kite Festival will not be held in 2010. Please check back for 2011.
To be confirmed 2011 - RockStock Helidon - A biennial event that includes a music festival, 60s cabaret, and a car show. Helidon, on the Warrego Hwy on the way to Toowoomba.