Top Weekenders Feb 8-10

Harry Potter with live orchestra, Lunar New Year, Brisbane's first vegan tapas bar, fish'n'chips in a cottage and an aquarium where you can pat baby sharks & rays are just a few of the great things to do in and around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON

Grigoryan Brothers & Wolfgang Muthspiel

Slava & Leonard Grigoryan are joined by Wolfgang Muthspiel (Austria) for an unforgettable night of guitar mastery

Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s fourth instalment of the Harry Potter film concert series

BrisAsia Festival 2019 brings three weeks of contemporary and traditional Asian arts and culture to Brisbane

UQ Art Museum's popular sport meets art exhibition ends with a fun-filled day out for all ages

Welcome the Year of the Pig in Fortitude Valley’s Chinatown Mall with lion and dragon dancers, fire shows, traditional music, cultural performances and more

The Sunset Cabana bar at Customs House is the perfect spot for sundown drinks with stunning views

Spend an Evening with NIGELLA LAWSON when she comes to Brisbane direct from London's West End

MUST DO COMING UP

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2019

Brisbane Comedy Festival returns with an all-star line-up of Australian and international comedians

British crime queen Lynda La Plante is coming to Brisbane for one night only

Sarah Macliver, Camerata, QPAC, Australian baroque, symphony orchestra, Queensland Chamber Orchestra

Leading Australian Baroque artist, Sara Macliver, joins Camerata for their first main stage concert of 2019

Dave Thornton is a phenomenal stand-up comedian and he's bring his new show to the Brisbane Comedy Festival

Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a Wedding Showcase to inspire couples to plan their dream wedding

This fascinating exhibition explores the history of the Australian South Sea Islanders who were tricked, kidnapped and enslaved

Join the McGregor crew at their Autumn Retreat 2019 for a splendid weekend of creativity, fine food, wine and music in historic Stanthorpe

Multi-platinum, chart-topping rock band, NICKELBACK, are bringing their massive Feed The Machine to Brisbane this summer

WHAT'S NEW

You Came Again Vegan Tapas Bar

You Came Again is Brisbane’s first vegan tapas bar, perched in a line-up of historic West End shops

This stunning multi-level bar and eatery in Newstead boasts an extensive drinks including seasonal cocktails

This casual fish and chippery housed in an old Queenslander is a serious contender for Brisbane's best fish and chips.

Jumping Goats Bar is the first small bar to open in the charming bayside suburb of Margate

Merlo Torrefazione (Italian for 'roasting house') has taken over an industrial Eagle Farm warehouse

The Fifth Season in South Brisbane is a specialty coffee café serving top-notch espresso with a mouth-watering menu to match

Harvest on Queen is an upmarket food hall in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, offering a fantastic selection of top-notch fare

Kiwi Shop Eagleby boasts an epic range of all things New Zealand, including food, fashion, homewares

M.Y. Roasting Café is a charming child-friendly and dog-friendly cafe tucked away in Yeronga

This cute Hendra cafe serves great coffee, freshly baked cakes and a classic breakfast/lunch menu

WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK

Day Tripping at Kirra

With iconic surf breaks, a relaxed seaside lifestyle & small village vibes, Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast makes for a great day trip

BAY WALKS

Clontarf Redcliffe

This seaside walk of around 13km (4-5hrs) return starts at the southern tip of the Redcliffe peninsula.

This is a scenic and easy walk or ride passing through a myriad of waterfront picnic spots to the historical jetty at Shorncliffe

This scenic seafront walk or ride of around 10km return packs a lot of variety into its length

KIDS

Shark & Ray Gardens

The Shark and Ray Gardens in Loganholme is Logan’s best kept secret – an interactive aquarium

Logan is home to 15 of south east Queensland's best family friendly parks

APT9 Kids features 8 fun, interactive hands-on activities and multimedia projects especially for children and families

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