1. Queensland

Wednesday

It’s the 2nd last week of Studio Ghibli with sessions all across Australia supported by Madman and with 20+ anime classics on the big screen. For the full line up and which cinemas near you to grab tickets check the full official Madman listing.

Love classic arcades but just find your game lacking? The 1-Up Arcade in Brisbane on Wednesday night is holding a special high score workshop run by the man behind the arcade himself. Learn how to get higher scores not just for local domination but how this can also help you with international rankings!

Thursday

It’s RUOK Day! Step out of your comfort zone and circle and ask someone you might not talk to that often how they are going, or if you need help you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for it either. Don’t have anyone to talk to? Call BeyondBlue on 1300 22 4636

Looking for something new in Cinemas this week? Hitting screens across the country you can pick from the new Dreamworks movie Captain Underpants or for something a bit harder American Assassin, but if you really want to see how movie tie-ins can go the Emoji movie is also out this Thursday (don’t expect our review for that one but Patrick Stewart is voicing the ‘Poop’ Emoji).

Also on smaller screens Glitch Season 2 starts on ABC at 8:30PM EST on Thursday and also available through iView! And for more Glitch goodness you can check out our Creator Spotlight this week with Glitch Co-Creator and writer, Lou Fox.

Friday

Looking for Anime to fill your Friday night? Outta the Box continues at Event Cinemas Myer Centre with The Girl Who Leap Through Time. You can buy tickets right now for the Brisbane session.

Are you an upcoming comic artist in Brisbane? Do you want to meet other upcoming artists and illustrators? Do you like to drink? Do you like to draw? Come to Drink & Draw at Ironlak Art & Design! Tickets are limited but it’s Brisbane‘s best event of it’s kind and its happening Friday night!

Saturday

First up if you need a new furry best friend you may want to get to the Brisbane Exhibition Grounds for the RSPCAs annual Big Adopt Out Day. There are a lot of animals that need a forever home so if one is with you then get along.

For anyone who knows the world actually sits on the back of a giant turtle the Brisbane Arts Theatre brings you some Terry Pratchett with Lords and Ladies. This adaption performance starts this Saturday in Brisbane and runs through to the 21st of October.

If you love LEGO then there are two big events for you this weekend, in Brisbane BrickResales have a sale of over 100kgs of LEGO with 1200 minifigs! Meanwhile further south you can get to the Gold Coast Brick Event is this Saturday and Sunday for you to book online or pickup tickets at the door.

Lastly for your Brisbane you can add to your Netherworld pin collection at Netherworld Arcade Club‘s Street Fighter 2 session this Saturday.

Sunday

If you are all warmed up on Street Fighter 2 at Brisbane‘s Netherworld head back there on Sunday for the Hadouken! Street Fighter II Championship + Retrospective not only can you win a sweet limited edition black pin but the overall winner will get a $500 cash prize!

And if you are trying to figure out your next Cosplay Cafe De Soyt in Brisbane are having a special cosplay workshop event with panels with Part Time Hero Props, Geeks Guild and Blondiee to name just a few.