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Things to do this Weekend 16-18 Nov

Star Wars under the stars, the museum after dark, Brisbane’s stunning new 24/7 restaurant and bar, new laneway dessert bar, New Orleans on the river and a yoga café are just a few of the great things to do in Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Eagle Farm Racecourse
Coming to the largest screen in the Southern Hemisphere from a galaxy far, far away ...
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After Dark
Queensland Museum After Dark
Explore the Queensland Museum after hours with glass of wine in hand and no kids allowed
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A Darling Affair
A Darling Affair
A Darling Affair at the Brisbane Racing Club is a boutique wedding event not be missed
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Rare Rabbit Warehouse Sale
Rare Rabbit Warehouse Sale
Love jewellery & homewares, then the annual Rare Rabbit Warehouse Sale with up to 80% off is the place for you
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Tali
Tali is an exciting exhibition of Aboriginal paintings showing at Mitchell Fine Art from November 14 to December 22.
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Fairfield Flavours
Fairfield Flavours
Celebrate the stunning new look and taste of Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre at Fairfield Flavours
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MUST DO COMING UP
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra, features a screening of the epic sci-fi film
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The Catherine Tate Show Live
Catherine Tate, the critically acclaimed, award-winning comedian and actor is bringing The Catherine Tate Show Live to Australia for the first time
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Talking Ideas: An Evening with Peter FitzSimons
Spend an evening with Australia’s master storyteller, Peter FitzSimons as he tells the dramatic story of the famous mutiny on HMS Bounty
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Peter Combe's Christmas Album
Peter Combe
Peter Combe, the original King of Kids, is performing his much-loved Christmas album live in concert at the Brisbane Powerhouse
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The Designer's Guide: Easton Pearson Archive
Easton Pearson Archives, Museum of Brisbane, Fashion, Design, Textiles, History
This exciting exhibition features more than 200 garments from the internationally-acclaimed, Brisbane-based fashion house
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Nickelback
NICKELBACK Feed The Machine Brisbane
Multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band, NICKELBACK, are bringing their massive Feed The Machine to Brisbane this summer
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WHAT'S NEW
Beirne Lane
Beirne Lane Fortitude Valley
Beirne Lane is the jewel in the crown of Fortitude Valley’s Brunswick St Mall – a stunning old world-meets new bar and eatery
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The Terrace By E'cco
The Terrace by E’cco, Newstead
The Terrace by E’cco is a casual chic al fresco bar and eatery in Newstead’s Haven complex, next door to E'cco Bistro
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The Westin
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane CBD
The Westin Brisbane, part of Marriott International, is a unique urban retreat in the City Botanic Gardens end of Brisbane's CBD
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Hitching Post Bar & Grill
Hitching Post Bar and Grill Pullenvale
Hitching Post Bar and Grill in Pullenvale is the kind of establishment every neighbourhood needs – a local bar and eatery
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Mary Mae's
Mary Mae's New Farm
Mary Mae's is a sprawling New Orleans-inspired riverside bar restaurant on the ground floor of the Brisbane Powerhouse
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The Dinner Party Chef
The Dinner Party Chef Brisbane
Here's how you can host a sensational dinner party of world food at home for less than the cost of a restaurant thanks to chef Robert Bousamra.
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Entangled Living Art
Entangle Living Art Dayboro
Entangled Living Art is an eco-friendly cafe, giftshop and art gallery within Dayboro's Old Butter Factory
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Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Jindalee
Sonny's Cafe, Bar & Restaurant is a convivial, modern breakfast, lunch and dinner venue in the western Brisbane suburb of Jindalee
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Gelato Cocktails @ Salt Meats Cheese
Salt Meats Cheese, one of Brisbane’s favourite Italian eateries, is launching their Gelato Cocktail Menu
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QUARRY WALKS
Old Quarry
The Old Quarry Daisy Hill is
The Old Quarry in Daisy Hill is a hidden oasis, surrounded by a myriad of walking trails and mountain bike tracks
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Hemmant Quarry Reserve
Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Hemmant
Historical Hemmant Quarry Reserve is a pocket-sized slice of bush paradise, halfway between Brisbane CBD and Wynnum.
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Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve
Haig Street Quarry Reserve Ipswich
Haig Street Quarry Reserve is a former quarry that has been transformed into a tranquil bushland reserve, just 5 minutes from the centre of Ipswich and an easy drive off the Warrego Highway
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KIDS
RAAF Aviation Heritage Centre
The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre offers a fascinating display of aircraft and insight into SEQ’s military aviation history and opens to the general public
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Gold Coast Butterflies
Gold Coast Butterflies
The Gold Coast Butterflies hobby farm is a charming little place sure to cause a flutter of excitement in young and old alike
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Jabiru Island Park
Jabiru Island is an idyllic waterfront family playground, reached via a scenic boardwalk and located just behind a soft sandy beach
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-cafe the top things to do
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THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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