23 April 2026
BLACK INK PRESENTS: POETRY NIGHT SERIES
Curated by poetry champion and community activist Huda Fadlelmawla, Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series is a dynamic program of live open mic poetry events culminating in an end of year Grand Slam celebration.
Black Ink is dedicated to centring Black diaspora artists, cultivating a safe and brave space for BIPOC creatives grounded in open dialogue and meaningful connection. Each Poetry Night is a chance to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry as a force for artistic expression, with feature performances from established Black Ink poets, and the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises and an open mic session.
The first Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art, and showcase feature artists Serani, Thy Flood and Josie Eather. Each feature artist translates aspects of cultural identity through their chosen medium of poetry, vocals and dance.
Saturday 16 May, 6:30 – 8:00pm, doors from 6:15pm, tickets $20
PALETTE X MUSO RAMEN - TWO KITCHENS, ONE EXPERIENCE
Palette × MUSO Ramen is a culinary collision worth craving. Two kitchens, one world blending elevated techniques with Muso Ramen’s depth and soul. Think rich layered broths that linger, noodles with perfect bite, and flavours tuned with quiet precision and a shared obsession.
The experience unfolds across six courses, paired with Japanese-inspired beverages including sake, each element designed to complement and surprise. No fuss, no theatrics, just thoughtful cooking and bold flavours in every bowl.
INSIDE POMPEII – FLOOR TALK WITH ROMAN HISTORIAN DR KIT MORRELL
Join us in the Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life exhibition for a roaming floor talk with Roman historian Dr Kit Morrell. Dr Morrell will tour us through the Gallery speaking to some of the key sites of interest captured in Pompeii by photographer Luigi Spina, framing the works in an historical context.
About Dr Morrell
Dr Kit Morrell is an expert in ancient history, specialising in the Roman Republic. She completed her PhD at the University of Sydney and since 2020 has been the Susan Blake Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Queensland. Her research and teaching focus is on Rome of the republican and early imperial periods. In January 2026, she led UQ’s Ancient World Study Tour to Rome and the Bay of Naples. Kit’s publications include Pompey, Cato, and the Governance of the Roman Empire (2017) and a co-edited volume on The Rule of Law in Ancient Rome (2025), both published by Oxford University Press.
Saturday 9 May, 2pm, free, Gallery 2 - HOTA Gallery
PALETTE LAUNCHES NEW MENU!
In line with the new HOTA Gallery 1 Exhibition: This Moment: Highlights from the White Rabbit Collection of Chinese Contemporary Art, Palette has launched a new tasting menu. Inspired by the artworks and Chinese culture, Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law has curated a tasting menu that will elevate your senses. You can expect all the great aspects of fine dining, fresh local produce and amazing flavours.
VIEW THE 9 APR 2026 ARTS & CULTURE UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.