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Queensland Theatre's first main stage event of the year sees the return of the acclaimed, hilarious, glitzy and glamorous Ladies in Black, set in 1950s Australia and with music by Tim Finn, OBE. Playhouse, QPAC Jan 28 7.30pm. Tickets $60-95 + trans fee online
Chinese New Year Sichuan Bang Bang
Chinese New Year goes off with a bang in Wilston, Paddington and Kenmore this year with fabulous banquets, street parties, lion dances and Chinese performers. Jan 29-30. Various locations, prices and times.
Chinese New Year Sanctuary Cove
Celebrate Chinese New Year in family-friendly style with free all-day entertainment, lion dances and activities followed by a sumptuous Chinese banquet by night. 1 Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove. Jan 28 10am-late
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PJ Harvey returns to Brisbane with her full 10-piece band following the release of her critically acclaimed album The Demolition Project which topped the UK charts. 18yrs+ only. The Tivoli, Costin St, Fortitude Valley. Jan 27, 28 7.30pm $97.99 + trans fee online
The only place in Australia where children can clamber, climb and crawl through a construction made from 56,000m of clear packing tape by American artist Eric Lennartson, as well as a whole lot more fun activities. Ipswich Art Gallery, D'Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich. Jan 28-29 10am-5pm. Entry $5. CU2 Free.
The perfect Sunday session for lovers of folk, country, rhythm and blues, blues and rock 'n' roll features some of the most respected artists around, happening in the beer garden with delicious eats and drinks. The Triffid, 7-9 Stratton St, Newstead. Jan 29 2pm. Free
Enjoy a Sunday jazz brunch on the river with this blues/roots band featuring Kristin Berardi – vocals, Dave McGuire – guitar and Joel Gregory – double bass, with music ranging from old school blues to sublime acoustic rock. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point. Jan 29 9.30am-1pm. Brunch and show $25-$35, Show only $20 (+book fee) online
Grace Chang: Modern Songstress Film Series
A series of free screenings celebrating the songstress films of Hong Kong cinema during the 1950s and 1960s and their most alluring star, Grace Chang (Ge Lan). SunPac, 470 McCullough St, MacGregor. Jan 27 6-8pm; Jan 29 10-11.45am. Free
Melt 2017: A Celebration of Queer Arts & Culture
MELT is an invitation to celebrate Brisbane's diverse queer communities, with this festival of cabaret, music, comedy, theatre, visual arts, pageants and films. Brisbane Powerhouse, Jan 27-29 Program and tickets online
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