Beach battle  Corporate and community teams will battle for beach volleyball glory on Friday 17 April in support of the Cherish Women’s Cancer Foundation. Hosted by Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medallist Natalie Cook, the Battle Against Ovarian Cancer will help raise much-needed funds for better treatments for women’s cancer sufferers. From 5pm at Sandstorm Beach Club, Mains Road, Mt Gravatt. To register, visit: www.battleagainstovariancancer.org Musical workshops  A century of songs  Harvest Rain Kids Theatre is hosting a five-day performance workshop from 13 to 18 April culminating in public performances of Disney’s ALADDIN KIDS on 17 and 18 April. Specifically written for young performers, the show involves singing and dancing with guidance from some of the most experience musical theatre creatives in town. To register visit: www.harvestrain.com.au On what would have been his hundredth birthday, the Studio Theatre & Café in Morningside is celebrating the life, music and films of Frank Sinatra with a world premiere show, Once In My Life. Mafia connections, childhood injuries and kidnappings make Sinatra’s life read like a Hollywood blockbuster – see it on stage for a limited season from Friday 27 March. For more information visit: www.studiotheatre.com.au Brisbane CEOs dance against domestic violence  Retro with a cause  Food truck fun  Brisbane's vintage, rockabilly, pin-up and swing communities are rallying behind Chrissy Keepence (aka Mistress Chrissy of The Lindy Charm School for Girls) as she battles cancer. The World's Greatest Vintage Fundraising Fete will be held at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre on Sunday 29 March from 9am to 5pm with live music, dance, pin-up styling, classic cars, photo shoots, vintage and collectable sales and more! You don't need to book in advance but a gold coin donation at the door is required. Food truck fans get excited for Eats and Beats, one of Queensland’s largest food truck events with a unique night market atmosphere. Held in the Ikea Logan forecourt, a total of ten trucks will attend, including the hugely popular King of Wings, Little Back, Viva Paella and Vira Lata. There will also be performances from Dave Powers and Brisbane bands Neighbour, Inigo and Pocket Love. From 5.30pm to 9pm, Friday 27 March. Entry is free. For more information visit: www.visitlogan.com.au/eatsandbeats  Going on an egg hunt The seventh annual Easter Egg Hunt is being held at Bisset Place Park, McDowall from 10am on Sunday 29 March. This year’s hunt features around 50 kilograms of Easter eggs hidden throughout the park by local volunteers, as well as a free sausage sizzle, face painting, egg-and-spoon races, potato sack races, a photo booth and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Whoever finds the golden egg will receive a $100 Toyworld voucher. For more information tel: 33352 6657. Rocking on the green  Punk rock superstar Billy Idol returns to Australia for his first concert since 2002 to headline A Day on the Green at Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton, on Sunday 29 March. The line-up also features Cheap Trick, Aussie rock icons The Angels, and the Choirboys. To book visit: www.adayonthegreen.com.au Red Republic CEO Fleur Madden and six other prominent CEOs will dance like nobody is watching to raise much needed funds and spread awareness for Women’s Legal Service (WLS). WLS is hoping to raise over $60,000 to assist with their ongoing support of the large number of Queensland women exposed to domestic violence. Hosted by B105’s Abby and Stav, the event will be held on Friday 27 March at Brisbane City Hall. For more information visit: www.dancingceos.com.au Little Days Out at Southbank  For some free, family-friendly fun, head to South Bank every Thursday from 9am – 1pm for Little Days Out! Kids can take part in music and sports classes as well as gardening workshops plus much, much more, designed to suit a variety of ages. There’s no need to register, but check the website for the list of classes. Parents can also take advantage of South Bank’s special $6 kids meals, which include a free Happy Pack containing colouring in tools. For more information visit: visitsouthbank.com.au Tiny Art School Holiday Workshops  This Easter break, let your little ones take charge of their creative streaks and participate in this fun and educational workshop! Kids aged 2-5 and 6-12 will have the opportunity to create unique and original artworks to take home and show off to friends and family. Some of the exciting projects to choose from include building a 3D robot, jewellery making, screen printing and creating your very own cartoon strip! Spaces are limited so register today by visiting: www.tinyart.com.au The 7 Stages of Grieving  Surfers Paradise Festival  The Surfers Paradise Festival is back in full force this April, hosting three weekends of family-friendly fun. The festival will host a series of exciting events celebrating music, art, food and culture, including the Australian Street Entertainment Championships, Shorts in Paradise Film Festival, and Seafire – one of Australia’s largest fireworks challenges! Head to Surfers Paradise between 3 April to 18 April to take part in the festivities. For more information visit: www.surfersparadise.com The 7 Stages of Grieving is a wise and powerful play about the grief of Aboriginal people and the hope of reconciliation. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be blown away by Chenoa Deemal’s powerful performance in this one-woman show at Queensland Theatre Company’s Bille Brown Studio until Tuesday 31 March. For more information visit: www.qldtheatreco.com.au Read Brisbane’s Best I bmag.com.au 11