Brisbane Radical Events Diary 23/04/25
Everyday democracy in action
Wednesday April 23
Snap Action: Stand Together Against Evictions in Homelessness
Event by Community Union Defence League - Queensland and Jonathan Sriranganathan
8:30am at 93 Nemies Road, Runcorn [Facebook event]
Emma, a member of our community, has been given a warrant for her eviction on the morning of Wedensday 23rd of April. Even though she has requested compassion as she seeks alternative housing options, QPS and her landlord intend to force her from her home.
This is where you come in - join us from 8:30am to help Emma, and show what community is capable of together.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and anything you need to be outside for a prolonged period. Bring friends, bring family, bring food - the more people present, the better! The location is near a school, so if you're driving in then keep that in mind for traffic and parking purposes.
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Thursday April 24
EXPLORING BIOREGIONING: Stories from the Mystic River (USA)
Organised by the Austrlian Earth Laws Alliance
10-11:30am online [RSVP Link]
Join us for AELA's "Exploring Bioregioning" webinar series! In our April webinar, AELA Convenor and Greenprints creator, Dr Michelle Maloney, will be joined by Bill Baue, Brenda Greer, Maggie Favretti and Mike Thomas, who collaborate in a bioregioning collective covering the northeast region of Turtle Island (North America), which shares a common forested landscape. Brenda, Maggie and Mike are also members of the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed and all our guest speakers will share stories about their bioregioning efforts in the Mystic River Watershed (Catchment) in the United States.
Bioregioning is a Western term that sees human societies and culture as part of nature, and proposes that modern human societies can be more sustainable, successful and meaningful, if our political, cultural and economic systems are organised within natural boundaries such as bioregions and catchments (watersheds). Some have referred to bioregional governance as 'localisation within the foundations of nature'.
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Radical Brisbane Reading Group at the Kurilpa Commons
Event by Growing Forward
5:30pm at Kurilpa Commons, 250 Boundary St West End [Facebook event]
Join us to read and discuss articles out of 'Radical Brisbane'. As the name suggests, this book annotates the radical history of Brisbane, with a focus on several sites from around the city.
This is a casual no-homework group and a hardcopy will be provided for everyone to share. This event will run every 2nd Thursday!
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Saturday April 26
No Nuclear Rally - Chernobyl Remembrance Day
Event by No Nuclear For Australia
10-11:30am at Queens Gardens [Facebook event]
Join us at the NO NUCLEAR RALLY on International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.
The 26th of April is the day we spread awareness about the potentially catastrophic danger that goes with Nuclear Power.
A giant 8m inflatable nuclear waste drum will be erected in Queens Gardens. People in hazmat suits will be pushing rusted 44-gallon nuclear waste drums on trolleys to create a spectacular reminder of the dangers & pitfalls of having nuclear power in Australia.
There will be stalls, musicians & speakers. Bring along your voice, signs, and creative props to add to the No Nuclear Protestival.
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Theatre Games at Kurilpa Commons
Event by Growing Forward
3pm at Kurilpa Commons, 250 Boundary St West End [Facebook event]
Come play theatre games at the Kurilpa commons!
This will be a session of simple theatre games based on movement, connection, joy and play. This is an opportunity for folks to be open minded and silly, and to explore how clown and bouffon can be used in political theatre.
Some theatre games will be about non-critically playing, allowing the doing self to be in charge and the critical reflection self to be quiet.
And others will explore some clownish or bouffon-like parody theatre of all the characters involved in Kurilpa commons defence campaign - TMR, cops, council bulldozer contractors, developers, developer site workers, council bosses and of course ourselves, the commoners.
It's good for bouffon work if we can imitate very well the people we are playing to mock. Phrases, the way they talk, if we know their characteristic postures, the way they walk. All of that is fun to play with and watch if there is some accuracy. The imitation can be twisted however the player wants - wildly creative, can be bizarre, grotesque, childlike, have animal characteristics, anything!
The session will be facilitated by a commoner who is new to learning these games, so this will not be a professional teaching session. Just an opportunity to play!
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Kindness First - Call to Action for Public Housing
Event by Kindness First - Housing Justice
4pm at Queens Gardens [Facebook event]
Join us for another peaceful protest in support of our rough sleepers and to put pressure on government to make more public housing available. No more making people wait for years on public housing lists, no more banning camping in tents and caravans on public land, homelessness in this country is a national emergency and our community is in crisis. Bring a friend, your voice and compassion for your neighbours.
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Gaza Press: Tales of a Homeland – A Recorded Theatrical Performance
6-9pm at Event Cinemas, Kessels Road Upper Mount Gravatt
Tickets $54 [Tix link]
Taqwa has invited Tales of a Homeland to present the recorded theatrical production Gaza Press in Brisbane. This powerful performance tells the story of love, resilience, and the struggles of the people of Gaza in Palestine.
Please Note: Some scenes in the play may be distressing, as they reflect the realities faced by Gazans.
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Sunday 27 April
School Strike 4 Climate - Dutton is Toxic Rally
1-5pm at 454 Gympie Road, Strathpine
SS4C are delivering an open letter and protesting outside Peter Dutton’s electorate office in his responsibility as Leader of the Opposition to demand better climate action.
Join us in support and solidarity. More info: Insta - meanjin.schoolstrike4climate
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Tuesday April 29
Grassroots Action Network
5:30pm at House Conspiracy, 42 Mollison St South Brisbane
The Grassroots Action Network is a weekly gathering of local people and groups committed to organising against the destruction and systemic exploitation of the planet and its peoples.
Join us Tuesdays from 5:30pm onwards for a free feed and to start building towards our collective liberation.
Wednesday April 30
Protest against Boeing
12-1pm at 123 Albert St (cnr Charlotte st), Brisbane City
Boeing makes a killing manufacturing and selling weapons to countries such as Israel, and our government is supporting them to do it.
Join the weekly protests outside the Boeing offices in the city and let them know you will not be complicit in their war crimes.
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Mutual Aid 101: How to run a street kitchen
Event by Anti-Poverty Network QLD and The Antipoverty Centre
6:30pm Online [Facebook event]
Have you ever wanted to join or start a street kitchen but haven't known how to start? Do you want to help feed your community?
Join us for our mutual aid 101 and learn how to run a street kitchen from folks who've been doing it a while at APNQLD and CUDL.
We will cover: What it takes to run a street kitchen. How to get started. Existing networks you can tap into . Practical tips and tricks
There will also be plenty of time for questions and discussion, so you'll get the chance to ask specific questions and get expert advice. Attendees will be given some resources to take away with them, covering the information from the session.
This workshop is being held as part of the People Against Poverty Summit 2025. Check our events for more info.
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Thursday 1 May
Quiz Against the Machine - Fundraising Trivia Night
5:30-8:30pm at House Conspiracy, 42 Mollison St South Brisbane [Facebook event link]
The Magan'djin Solidarity Fund is hosting a fundraiser trivia night on Thursday May 1st at House Conspiracy.
Gather your mates and start a team, we recommend between 3-6 people! We'll test you through multiple rounds of wacky trivia, from local knowledge and pop culture to 'electile dysfunction', there's something for everyone. Exciting prizes will be up for grabs throughout the evening!
Tickets start at just $10 a person, which gets you entry for the evening AND a home-cooked vegan, gluten-free dinner. What a bargain! We will have a bar onsite with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. **Tickets are limited!**
All proceeds from ticket sales and bar drinks will be directed to grassroots solidarity initiatives supported by the Magan'djin Solidarity Fund.
Venue: This event will take place at House Conspiracy, located at 42 Mollison Street, West End. Dress accordingly to spend the evening in the back garden (we will adjust in case of wet weather).
Ticket link: https://events.humanitix.com/quiz-against-the-machine/
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Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 May
Ethical Futures for People and Planet - Earth Laws Summit
Event by Australian Earth Laws Alliance
At Griffith Ecocentre (Griffith University Nathan Campus)
Tickets $250-$400 [Ticket link]
We live in a time of rapid social, economic and environmental change and disruption. Now more than ever we need to build creative visions for our future and apply principled and ethical decision making and action.
Over three days, AELA and the AAPAE will bring together people from diverse fields of research and practice, to explore how we can build ethical futures in a changing world.
Who is this conference for?
Everyone interested in exploring, discussing and sharing ideas about we can build a society that centres the health of the living world and our human communities.
CONFERENCE THEMES
The AELA/AAPAE Conference will explore themes including the following:
First Nations ethics, governance and decision making: de-colonised futures and representations.
Our ethical obligations to the non-human world: ecocentric governance, rights of nature, earth laws, bioregionalism and human-nature relationships.
Technologies of the future for environments of the future: ethical challenges and promises.
Caring for others while caring for the planet: the ethical challenges and potential harms of altruism.
Whose job is it anyway? Markets, grassroots movements, regulation and law: The role of the private sector, community and governments in building an ethical future.
Everyday ethics – changes to ethics and values to ensure, and adapt to, a safe, integrated and liveable future.
General issues in applied and professional ethics.
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Sunday 4 May
Kurilpa Anarchist Bookfair
Event by Kurilpa Anarchist Bookfair
11am at Jagera Hall [Facebook event link]
Announcing the first Kurilpa Anarchist Bookfair, taking place in West End (Meanjin/Brisbane) on May 4 2025, coinciding with the Labour Day weekend.
The bookfair will be a celebration of anarchism and all anarchists and friends are invited to participate. Please get in touch if you'd like to run a stall at kurilpaanarchistbookfair@protonmail.me
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Monday May 5
Brisbane Labour Day March
9:30am-2pm
Join us for the Brisbane Labour Day March and family fun day. The march begins at the corner of Wharf and Turbot Streets, Brisbane.
Assemble with your union or community group, and then march in solidarity to the Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. The finish at the Showgrounds will feature entertainment and free kids rides and activities. Food and drink is also available.
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