Looking forward to 2009
2009 is going to be a massive year for entertainment in Cairns, with heaps of great gigs on the way.
Jesse's top albums of 2008
timeOUT Coordinator Jesse Kuch lets us in on his top musical releases of last year.
Review: Christmas favourite
Denise Carter checked out Handel's Messiah at the Cairns Civic Theatre recently.
Art blossoms
Head along to Cairns Regional Gallery to catch the latest exhibition entitled Recent Acquisitions.
Yes is the answer
Based on a fantastic book of the same title, Yes Man sees Jim Carrey starring as Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere - the operative word being "no"- until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything ... and anything.
Canine capers
Disney is having a strong holiday season, with its second major film out in two weeks.
Marley sees them through
As the snow falls on their wedding night, newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston) decide to leave behind the harsh winters of Michigan and head south to begin their new lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.
You want to battle?
The Heritage is dishing up an enormous pool of local talent for its New Year's Eve Back2Back DJ battle, writes Jesse Kuch
To infinity and beyond
Escape the crowds into the lush rainforests of the Atherton Tableland for this epic New Year's Eve adventure, writes Jesse Kuch
Jazzy delight
SAPPHIRE Bar will host a night of live, local music tonight, with newly-formed band Paris Texas playing.
NYE in the city
THE Cairns Esplanade will be a hive of excitement and colour this New Year's Eve, with a spectacular line up of music, entertainment and fireworks planned.
Colourful beginning
NYE will see Gilligans present Colours of the World '09 - a concept inviting everyone to come dressed in their loudest and brightest colours to celebrate a new and positive start for the new year.
Gripping stuff
TWO men and a camera rolling: it’s the modern-day battleground. This simple scenario is the basis for Frost/Nixon. Sure, the phrase "gripping two-hour political drama" sounds like an oxymoron, but Frost/Nixon pulls it off beautifully.
Humanity's last chance
THE sudden arrival of a mysterious alien visitor sends the planet into a panic. Is he friend or foe? Are we about to be invaded?
Kids have last laugh at bedtime
IN Disney’s new film, fantasy and reality collide when a hotel handyman, Skeeter Bronson (played by Adam Sandler in his first appearance in a Disney film) reluctantly agrees to look after his niece and nephew in order to help his sister out.
Three's a crowd
Many would do it for the money, but this well-known comedy trio do it for the love of God, writes Jesse Kuch
Oz rock royalty
Eight years is a long time in the music industry, but The Screaming Jets are intent on making up any lost ground, writes Jesse Kuch
Cairns Music Festival review
THE massive Cairns Music Festival went off with a bang on the Esplanade last Saturday, with a reported crowd of 3300 punters coming out to enjoy a huge day of tunes by some of Australia's best dance music talents.
Get loaded at Heritage
Tuesday at The Heritage just got bigger, with Cairns' only indie rock night joining forces with Sydney's Loaded crew to bring you the best in indie and rock tunes.
The return of the king
A royal welcome will ring in 2009 as the curtains open on a perennial favourite.
More bark than bite
It takes lots of might not to put the bite on a lover. "Ask me what we eat," says broody, handsome vampire Edward Cullen. Newcomer high-school girl Bella is hooked.
The freaks are back
Psytrance institution Freakquency Frydaze is back in action this week, returning to its favourite Cairns indoor venue Cadence Lounge and Bar with their 10,000 watt sound system in tow.
Xmas at the Ant
Every year The Green Ant Cantina celebrates Christmas with a big night of live music.
Music scene heats up
STIFLING heat did nothing to deter more than 3300 music fans dancing and sweating the night away at the inaugural Cairns Music Festival.
timeOUT takes a look at the most memorable events of 2008 in Far North Queensland. MORE
photo galleries
Children for sale
Renowned Sydney-based design collective WEBUYYOURKIDS drops into Cairns this weekend for the opening of their show Photocopulist at the brand new Crate Gallery on Sheridan Street. more
Open for Xmas
Top names Aaron Smiles and Tristan Boyle will come Cadence this Friday for an end-of-year bash.
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Get funk'd at Gilligans
FUNK is the flavour of the month for Gilligan's this weekend, with two touring acts dropping into town for the weekend. more
The next best thing
AC/DC tribute kings ACCA/DACCA makes its way north this week, with a show at Brothers Leagues Club on Friday night. more
Vicky Cristina Barcelona winners
The winners to the timeOUT Vicky Cristina Barcelona competition have been announced. more
DJ blazin' into town
CADENCE Lounge and Bar on the Esplanade is hosting one of Australia's top hip-hop and R&B DJs on Saturday with DJ Samrai stopping in for a one off show. more
Cutting it fine
UMI Arts is proud to present an exhibition of works by some members of its all-indigenous board of directors. more
Pied piper
Whether you call him a genius or just plain weird, That 1 Guy is in a class of his own, writes Jesse Kuch
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Royal rockers
Despite their recent success, The Dukes of Windsor still have their feet planted strongly on the ground, writes Jesse Kuch more
Sizzling DJ talent
Possibly the hottest female DJ going, Emily Scott showcases her first mix CD in Cairns on Friday night. more
X marks the spot
Miniature art and a silent auction are on the cards this weekend at Cairns Regional Gallery. more
Underground sounds
The red carpet is rolled out for top house and breaks man, Phil K on Saturday night. more
Festival competition winners
The winners of timeOUT's Cairns Music Festival competition have been announced, with 10 lucky punters walking away with double passes to the December 13 event. more
Lavish stage spectacular
Extravagant imported costumes and a talented cast are bringing a theatre classic alive. more
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