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This weekend is a major turning point for local galleries: it is your last chance to see the optical illusions of Imperfect Pattern in Strathpine, while Redcliffe Art Gallery launches its first major solo exhibition of the year. For music lovers, the hinterland comes alive with opera in Maleny and classical strings in Montville.
How Soon Is Now?
21 February – 2 May 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
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Opening this Saturday, this major exhibition by Bruce Reynolds brings together exquisite cast relief works and linoleum collages. It celebrates the physical in an increasingly digital world, drawing references from antiquity and the built environment.
Imperfect Pattern
13 December 2025 – 21 February 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
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This is the final day to view this mind-bending exhibition. Don’t miss Lincoln Austin’s monumental corflute sculpture and other optical artworks that disrupt traditional symmetry before the gallery bumps out for its next show.
Shakespeare by Voxalis Opera
20 February 2026 | Maleny Community Centre, Maleny
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Experience the drama of the Bard through the power of opera. In this intimate recital, Voxalis Opera performs extraordinary excerpts from masterpieces like Verdi’s Macbeth and Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, sung by some of Queensland’s finest classical voices.
Believe: A Musical Revue
21 February 2026 | Burpengary State Secondary College, Burpengary
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Local talent takes the stage for a vibrant revue exploring themes of passion, purpose, and belief. Featuring a live band and a cast of energetic singers, it promises to be an uplifting night of community theatre.
Experience Lacemaking
21 February 2026 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside
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Watch history come to life in this hands-on demonstration. Members of the Queensland Lace Guild will be on site to showcase the intricate, historic art of bobbin lacemaking, offering a rare chance to see how these delicate textiles are created by hand.
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop with Robin Jensen
22 February 2026 | Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Banksia Beach
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Get messy and creative at the Bribie Arts Centre. Robin Jensen leads this workshop on “gelli plate” printing—a fun, immediate method of mono-printing that uses textures, stencils, and botanical elements to create unique, layered artworks.
Trove: A Three of Cups Group Exhibition
11 February – 8 March 2026 | Redcliffe Art Society, Redcliffe
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Discover the “treasures” of local artists. Trove is a diverse group exhibition by the Three of Cups collective, exploring personal history and memory through painting, ceramics, assemblage, and more at the Old Fire Station Gallery.
Intro to Lindy Hop
21 February 2026 | C.C.S.A. Hall, Caloundra
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Put on your dancing shoes! Swing Patrol brings the joy of the 1920s and 30s to Caloundra with a beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basic steps of the Lindy Hop in a high-energy, social environment.
Contrasts 2: Diverse Music for String Quartet
22 February 2026 | St Mary’s Anglican Church, Montville
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Spend a Sunday afternoon in the historic St Mary’s Church. The Riverbend Ensemble returns with a program that spans centuries, featuring works by Telemann, Philip Glass, and Rebecca Clarke that highlight the versatility of the string quartet.
Beachmere: The Collective Memories of a Seaside Village
14 February – 31 May 2026 | Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bongaree
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Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. This newly opened exhibition captures the essence of Beachmere’s history through the stories and photographs of the locals who have called this seaside village home.
Changemakers: Crafting a Difference
4 February – 17 May 2026 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside
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Explore the powerful intersection of craft and activism. This exhibition showcases how makers throughout history have used textiles and banners to advocate for social change and protest injustice.
This weekend is a perfect example of the region’s diverse cultural offerings. You can start your Saturday learning the energetic Lindy Hop in Caloundra or the delicate art of lacemaking in Whiteside, and finish it with a thought-provoking new exhibition in Redcliffe. Don’t forget, if you haven’t seen the optical illusions at Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Saturday is your absolute last opportunity.
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