This Week in Brisbane

We've been feeling a little bit too festive in The Urban List office of late. Having consumed one too many bite-size chocolate eggs, we have a seriously good tip as to where you should be heading for your last-minute Easter shopping. With a load of great events on this week in the lead up to Easter; Turkish cooking class, roof top film, Blues and Roots Festival and an amazing exhibition at GoMA, we still can't seem to get our minds off chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Tom's Confectionary Warehouse here we come (again)! 

Monday: Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850 -1918 | Queensland Art Gallery

The Queensland Art Gallery presents drawings by leading artists of this tumultuous era - from Degas to Manet, Renoir to Toulouse-Lautrec. The amazing exhibition will focus specifically on drawing, displaying 97 works by 52 artists. Check out the review from our walking art almanac, Nadia Buick. 
Where: Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850-1918 | QAG is located on Stanley Place in South Brisbane
When: 24th March – 24th June
Cost: $18 
Tickets:136 246 or visit qtix 

Tuesday: Roof Top Films | Limes Hotel 

Watch the psychological thriller, Black Swan, on the rooftop of Limes Hotel and enjoy an evening under the stars, with the city lights as the backdrop. Drinks and tapas are available on the rooftop from 5.00pm. 
Where: Roof Top Films | Limes Hotel is located at 142 Constance Street in Fortitude Valley
When: 6.30pm
Cost: From $15.00
Tickets: Visit moshtix 

Tuesday: Scanlan & Theodore Pop Up Store | Wintergarden

One of our favourite Australian labels, Scanlan & Theodore are popping up tomorrow in the Wintergarden. Bursting with past season stock this little treasure trove will definitely be worth a gander (or two!). There is no set closing date as yet, but get there quick to snap up the goodies.
Where: Scanlan & Theodore Pop Up Store | Wintergarden is located at 171 – 204 Queen Street in the Brisbane CBD
When: Opens Tuesday at 9:00am 

Wednesday: Turkish Feast | Mondo Organics Cooking School 

Learn a few Turkish tricks from Chef, Paul Horne, at Mondo Organics Cooking School. Learn how to prepare the perfect pilav, Turkish pizza, famous shepherd’s salad, baharat spice mix, chicken in sumac and pistachio crumbs, and a warm sticky date and fig pudding. Yum!
Where: Turkish Feast | Mondo Organics Cooking School is located 166 Hardgrave Road in West End
When: 6.30 – 9.00pm 
Cost: $110  
Contact: 07 3844 1132 

Thursday: John Cage Films | Institude of Modern Art 

To celebrate John Cage's 100th birthday, the Institute of Modern Art are showing films featuring the iconic American composer, philosopher, poet and mushroom enthusiast. Showing for one night only, you wouldn't want to miss out. 
Where: John Cage Films | Institute of Modern Art is located at 420 Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley
When: From 6:00pm 
Contact: 3252 5270

Thursday: Blues and Roots Festival | Byron Bay  

For those who have nothing planned over the Easter looong weekend, Blues and Roots Festival tix are selling fast! Let loose and chill out at the 5-day music extravaganza in Byron Bay to headlining acts Cold Chisel, John Fogarty and John Butler Trio. 
Where: Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm in Byron Bay 
When: 5th – 9th April
Cost: from $139 for a day pass to $495 for 5-day pass 
Tickets: Visit Blues Fest 

Saturday: 24-hour Easter Trading | Tom’s Confectionary Warehouse 

For those who’ve left their Easter egg shopping to the last minute, or want to be impressed by a massive selection of almost every kind of chocolate and candy egg you can imagine, make your way to Tom’s Confectionary Warehouse. Open 24-hours over the Easter period, you might spot Elle in the early hours of the morning, feeding her not-so-secret addiction.  
Where: 24-hour Easter Trading | Tom’s Confectionary Warehouse is located at 258 Nudgee Road in Hendra
Contact: 07 3268 4877