This Week in Brisbane

By Kate McCart | Posted in This Week In Brisbane | 27 February 2012 6:23AM

I hope you've had your beauty sleep because this week there is no rest for the wicked. With an art exhibition, music festival, indie gig and the start of the Comedy Festival, Brisbane is the new city that never sleeps (even if it is only for a week)!

Tuesday: Brisbane Comedy Festival

Feeling down in the dumps? Pick up your week with the opening night of the Comedy Festival. Kicking off the month of shenanigans are comedians; Kat Davidson, Paul Brasch and Damien Power. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

When: 28th February – 25th March

Tickets: www.briscomfest.com

Thursday: Neon Indian at The Zoo

Known for their unique electro-mangled sound, Neon Indian are back in Australia for the launch of their new LP. Playing only a string of shows around the country, they are in Brisbane for one night only.

Where: The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

When: From 8:00pm

Tickets: www.zoo.oztix.com.au

Friday: Exhibition opening at Spiro | Grace Art Rooms

Take a sneak peak at Megan Cope’s ‘Deep Water’ and Archie Moore’s ‘Ten Missions from God’ exhibition at the SGAR this Friday night. The exhibition will be showcased throughout March.

Where: Spiro | Grace Art Rooms, Spring Hill

When: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Website: www.sgar.com.au

Saturday: Future Music Festival

Loud music, a barrage of neon colours and bright lights; Future Music Festival is back in Brisbane. Buy a ticket to see headlining acts; Swedish House Mafia, Fatboy Slim, the Rapture and The Wombats.

Where: Doomben Racecourse, Ascot

When: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au

Cost: $155

Sunday: Wind down at Cabinessence

Relax over brekky and a newspaper after an action packed week at Cabinessence. All they do is coffee and toast, but it is very good coffee and very very good toast.

Where: 117 Enoggera Terrace, Paddington

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