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Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - I Left My Heart In Highgate Hill (Pt.2)
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents I Left my Heart in Highgate Hill (Pt. 2). The Sean Sennett Seven make their return to Brisbane City Hall with their celebrated production I Left My Heart in Highgate Hill. The contemporary song cycle showcases some of Brisbane’s finest voices, including core vocalists Rachael Dixon, Charlotte Emily and Megan Cooper, alongside a stellar five-piece band and special guests. Featuring a mix of original songs and select covers, I Left My Heart in Highgate Hill has previously played to sold-out audiences at the Brisbane Festival and Woodford Folk Festival. The show captures the soul of the city through stories of love, place and belonging. The performance also includes material co-written by Sean Sennett with Kate Ceberano and Steve Kilbey, drawn from their acclaimed collaborative album The Dangerous Age. I Left My Heart In Highgate Hill is a love letter to Brisbane - told through song, story and heart. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Anje West.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.
Taiso
Taiso is a Japanese word for exercise or calisthenics. Improve your balance and movement at this fun class that is suitable for all levels of fitness. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Brisbane City Hall organ recital - Andrej Kouznetsov
Andrej Kouznetsov studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Philip Swanton. While a student there he won several awards, including that of first place in the open section of the Sydney Organ Competition. During this time, he was Organ Scholar at the University of Sydney, and at St James', King Street, where he was subsequently appointed Organist. Andrej is currently Assistant Director of Music at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, where he plays the organ for Cathedral services, assists with the training of the boy choristers, and directs the Girls’ Choir.
Weighted mobility training
Bookings essential. A focused strength and mobility session to build strength and stay flexible using dumbbells, a yoga mat and a chair. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Kids sports
Fun park games for the whole family to enjoy.
Yoga
This class will improve your attention, sleep health, strength, flexibility, performance, cognition, confidence, compassion and emotional intelligence. All levels welcome including pregnant and post-natal women. If you have an injury or medical conditions please advise prior to the class.
Zumba Gold®
Enjoy a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Have fun shaking it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, Indian-infused rhythms, plus other music from around the world. This class can help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair Zumba
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun, simple and low-impact Zumba workout while seated. Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and rhythms.
Yogalates
Yoga and Pilates fusion, a fitness routine that combines Pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga. Suitable for all ages, no previous yoga experience required.
Functional fitness
Bookings essential. Movement is fundamental for enjoying an active, fun and healthy life. This program will focus on improving your balance, stability, co-ordination, strength and cardio fitness for healthy ageing. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements designed for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
The original of the Brisbane City Markets inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions, gifts or more. Find out more on the Brisbane City Markets website. Reddacliff Place is located at the very top of Queen Street Mall.
Chair yoga
Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation. Perfect for people who have difficulty getting up and down from the ground. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga for mobility
A gentle movement class blended with yoga to improve your strength, balance and posture. No floor work included. Suitable for all fitness levels. An exercise band is required. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Introduction to lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Discover the fun and friendly game of lawn bowls! Perfect for all ages and skill levels, lawn bowls is a low-impact activity that combines strategy, precision, and a touch of competition.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Bollywood fitness
Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class suitable for all abilities, where we laugh, move and have fun with simple, enjoyable dance steps. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Fun soccer
Bookings essential. Kickstart the fun! Our fun soccer sessions for 2-5 year-olds are all about play, laughter, and learning. Little ones will boost their confidence, coordination, and teamwork while discovering the joy of soccer. Session times will vary by age group. Come join the fun!
Mums and bubs babywearing fitness
Bookings essential. This is a safe postnatal mums and bubs workout. Combining core, cardio and strength based exercises while your baby is happy in a baby carrier. Suitable for all abilities.
Mums and bubs yoga
Bookings essential. Come along and join us under the trees in the park. Join our friendly group of mums practising yoga with bubs. Focused on therapeutic movement and breath and a little me time for mums to move around.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Strength, agility and balance
Bookings essential. Low impact body conditioning programs designed to target strength and improve overall endurance and fitness. This is an inclusive session. All fitness levels are welcome. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements designed for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.