Things To Do This Weekend 24-26 July
This weekend enjoy craft beers, wine, food and music on the water's edge, see Christine Anu in concert, watch Brisbane's quirkiest interactive play, catch the new Robert MacPherson exhibition at GOMA or the opening night of one of Brisbane's best sculptors.
New to try are a Vietnamese cafe in Salisbury, a donut den for Paddo, quirky Japanese eatery at West End, a new foodie concept cafe at Ashgrove and a bayside craft brewery.
And if hankering after a great escape there's 4 fabulous retreats within an hour of Brisbane yet a world away.
Meanwhile a great teenage movie opens this weekend, and for children it's Police Museum Sunday and a bunch of great sand playgrounds to check out.
What's On
Award-winning songstress Christine Anu returns to Brisbane for one night only to mark the 20th anniversary of and perform hits from her unforgettable chart-topping album Stylin’ Up....more
Brisbane’s best riverfront setting is the place to be on Saturday for an afternoon and evening of 5 flavours of beer from Newstead Brewing Co, boutique wines and gourmet eats and live music with special 50% discount for Must do Brisbane readers...more
Spectators become co-creators in Brisbane’s most unique piece of theatre, starring a one-time Number 96 actress and her actor son who explore the concept of home, here and across the globe...more
Sublime marble and bronze sculptures feature in this new exhibition by celebrated Polish-born Brisbane sculptor Zygmunt Libucha, opening Friday night Brisbane Modern Art Gallery...more
This free exhibition is a stunning multi-generational showcase of Queensland’s best established and emerging artists, including paintings, photography, sculpture, installations and more
What’s New
Salisbury has welcomed this cute new Vietnamese-themed café, serving up delish Vietnamese street food for breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a few standard Oz offerings...more
Bulimba has welcomed this funky new watering hole, which serves up craft beers, wine, cocktails and delicious foodie-friendly pub grub, with some vintage pinball machines for entertainment...more
Paddington has a funky new donut outlet located next to Merlo coffee in the old servo, peddling heavenly French chef-baked donuts with fillings like lemon meringue and popcorn peanut butter...more
This cute and lively little Japanese eatery bar is West End’s new go-to for to top value authentic Japanese food including bento boxes and sashimi platters...more
Another great reason to head to the bayside is this cool micro brewery in an industrial warehouse, with 15 draught beers and cider on tap. BYO food during the week, pizza & food trucks on weekends...more
Idyllic Weekend Escapes
A world heritage listed view and luxury cottages are just part of this exclusive B&B farmstay in a picture perfect location; there’s also a monthly gourmet cooking school using regional produce...more
This stunning eco friendly retreat is less than an hour from Brisbane by car, yet literally feels worlds away with its breathtaking views, birdlife and beautifully equipped accommodation...more
Retreat from Brisbane without leaving the inner city at this exquisite and exclusive Queenslander B&B tucked away in a quiet New Farm street and a short walk from all the local must-do’s...more
In a tiny quaint town this grand historic hotel oozes country hospitality and makes an ideal base to explore one of South East Queensland’s most beautiful less explored areas...more
What’s On for Kids
Perfect for boy and girl teens is this just-released film that guest stars current it-girl Cara Delevingne and deals brilliantly with the modern day issues hat are the basis for teen angst...more
Once in a month of Sundays this intriguing museum is open to the public, with the opportunity to learn about the history of policing, Queensland’s famous unsolved crimes and play detective...more
We’ve rounded up the best sand-based playgrounds in and around Brisbane so little ones can get to feel the sand between their toes without making the big day trip to the coast...more
