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Top Weekenders 30 Nov- 2 Dec

Brisbane's Christmas tree lights up, Star Wars screens with a live orchestra, Brisbane's first overwater brewery, a secret bar inside a laneway barber shop and an awesome European fashion warehouse sale are just a few of the great things happening in Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
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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Christmas Festival
One of Brisbane's best Christmas attractions are these weekend twilight markets being held from Fridays to Sundays
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Hedda
Hedda Bille Brown Theatr
Hedda is a re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler presented by Queensland Theatre
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APT9 Cinema
APT9 Cinema, GAGOMA
APT9 Cinema is a thought-provoking film program celebrating film culture across the Asia Pacific
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That's Amore! Italian Dinner
That's Amore! Italian Dinner, Brisbane Racing Club
Be transported to Italy without leaving Brisbane at this elegant, candlelit, long table dinner
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Honestly Dishonest
Matt Tarrant
Leading Australian magician Matt Tarrant brings his new show Honestly Dishonest to the Brisbane Powerhouse from 29 November – 02 December
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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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Scotch & Soda Warehouse Sale
Scotch & Soda Warehouse Sale Brisbane Showgrounds
Scotch & Soda, fashion inspired by the world and curated by Amsterdam, is holding their biggest ever warehouse sale for four days only
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Lord Mayor's Lighting Of The Christmas Tree
Lighting of the Christmas Tree Brisbane
Brisbane’s City’s free family festivities kick off on Friday, November 26 with the annual Lighting of the Brisbane Christmas Tree
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Friday Nights At The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong
Friday Nights at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium are back with 2 fantastic shows for all ages screening in the Cosmic Skydome
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Infamous The Show
Infamous The Show
This adults-only circus extravaganza is unlike anything you've ever seen before, showing for a limited time at
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MUST DO COMING UP
Home: a Suburban Obsession
Home: A Suburban Obsession SLQ
This fascinating, free exhibition explores Queensland homes during the 1960s and 70s
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A Very Naughty Christmas
A Very Naughty Christmas
Brisbane's favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is back - and this year, the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit!
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The 91-Storey Treehouse
The 91-Storey Treehouse, QUT Gardens Theatre
The 91-Storey Treehouse, based on the best-selling book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, is coming to Brisbane
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WHAT'S NEW
Felons Brewing Co
Felons Brewing Co Brisbane
Felons Brewing Co is Brisbane’s best-located microbrewery, a showpiece of the Howard Smith Wharves
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The Boundary Hotel
The Boundary Hotel West End
The Boundary Hotel, West End’s iconic landmark pub circa 1864, is a fascinating multi-layered labyrinth of ambient nooks and crannies
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Next Episode
Fish Lane Next Episode
Next Episode is a secret laneway hip hop bar with a concealed entrance inside a barber’s shop
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The Old Seven
The Old Seven Camp Hill
The Old Seven is a French-inspired café and wine bar in Camp Hill serving coffee by day, wine by night
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Cafe La Mer
Cafe La Mer's al fresco deck offers a true waterfront dining experience for breakfast, morning tea or lunch
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Nodo
Nodo Camp Hill
Nodo, Brisbane’s favourite gluten-free donut shop and foodie’s café, has opened its third outlet in Camp Hill Marketplace
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Matilda The Art of Gelato
Matilda Gelato Wynnum
Matilda - The Art of Gelato is Wynnum's go-to for authentic Italian gelato and natural sorbet, as well as classic desserts
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Black Cat Cafe
Black Cat Cafe Wacol
RSPCA’s Black Cat Café in Wacol is an interactive cat café where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and bite to eat while watching the resident cats play
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Mantra Twin Towns
Mantra Twin Towns, Coolangatta, Gold Coast accommodation, Queensland holidays
Where better to explore Coolangatta and the southern Gold Coast than at Mantra Twin Towns, with everything you need on your doorstep
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ISLAND WALKS
North Gorge Walk
Point Lookout Gorge Walk Stradbroke Island
The North Gorge Walk on Pt Lookout is, quite simply, one of South East Queensland’s most spectacular coastal walks.
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Bribie Island
Family cycling on cycle path on Bribie Island with Moreton Bay ocean in background.
A flat easy walk or cycle of about 7km return, this shady path hugs the seafront through a continuous parkland to the Bribie Island Bridge and beyond
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Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle
Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists
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KIDS
Sea Jellies Illuminated
Sea Jellies Illuminated Sea World
This extraordinary exhibit brings the beauty and wonder of sea jellies to life at Sea World
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Steam Train Sunday
Steam Train Sunday
Take a nostalgic vintage steam train ride around Brisbane once a month on Steam Train Sunday
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane's favourite funny festival is back!
Apr 26-May 26
Brisbane Comedy Festival

Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane
Apr 26-May 26
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Sip, Savour & Soirée

Sip, Savour & Soirée is a fabulous long brunch event
Apr 27

Circus Fun House

Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular
From Apr 27

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along
Apr 28
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
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EDITOR'S PICK

Black Box

The new, must-see, musical based on the extraordinary true story of David Warren, the Australian inventor who created the black box flight recorder
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Black Box
MUST DO

BEL CANTO FESTIVAL

Superstar soprano Jessica Pratt will open and close Opera Queensland's new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas
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Opera Queensland
THIS WEEKEND

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From sunset cinema, opera festival and Star Wars experience to a fun new golf bar and a Harry Potter-inspired cafe, the top things to do this weekend
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This Weekend Apr 19-21
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
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Star Wars Experience

Westfield and Disney have just launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time
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Star Wars Experience
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
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
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