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Top Weekenders Aug 30-Sep 1

From laneway cake festivals, romantic ballets & piano battles to great Father's Day outings, secret sushi haunts & new Asian dessert bars, here's 20 top weekend ideas:

WHAT'S ON
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, Queensland Ballet, QPAC
The greatest love story of all time is coming to QPAC when the Queensland Ballet perform Romeo & Juliet
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Bakery Lane Bake Off
Bakery Lane Bake Off
The Bakery Lane Bake Off is Brisbane's first mini cake festival, taking place in the Valley's iconic Bakery Lane
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Camerata - Sisters
Camerata, Sisters, QPAC
Camerata, Qld's Chamber Orchestra returns to QPAC on Thursday, August 29 for an unmissable concert
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Piano Battle
Piano Battle, Brisbane City Hall
Don't miss the Australian premiere of Piano Battle, a musical duel between two internationally-acclaimed pianists
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Plantation Voices
Plantation Voices
This fascinating exhibition explores the history of the Australian South Sea Islanders who were tricked, kidnapped and enslaved
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FATHER'S DAY
Father's Day Fun
Father's Day Fun, Golf Central BNE
Treat Dad to some Father's Day fun at Golf Central BNE on September 1 with mini-golf, fantastic food and more
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Father's Day
Father's Day at Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Brisbane’s iconic Regatta Hotel is hosting a very special Father’s Day on Sunday, September 1
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Boaters And Beers
Boaters and Beers 2018 Newstead House
For a uniquely Brisbane Father's Day idea, take Dad along to Brisbane's oldest residence for a day of beer, food trucks & music
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Father's Day
Father's Day Walkabout Creek
Escape to the bush this Father's Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek
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MUST DO COMING UP
Muriel's Wedding the Musical
Muriel's Wedding
New seats have been added for the award-winning Muriel's Wedding the Musical opening at QPAC this weekend
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Hitler's Daughter
Hitler's Daughter, QUT Gardens Theatre
Hitler's Daughter is a​​​​​​ Helpmann Award-winning stage adaptation playing at QUT Gardens Theatre in September
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Spot - Live on Stage
Spot Live on Stage QUT Gardens
Spot is one of the most loved and recognisable dogs in the world and now you can see him live on stage
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Brisbane Festival Family
Brisbane Festival 2020
The 2020 Brisbane Festival program is jam-packed with fun for the smallest festival fans and their families
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Brisbane Eco Expo
Brisbane Eco Expo
Australia’s largest sustainability expo – Eco Expo – is coming to the Brisbane Showgrounds for 3 days
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Brewed And Batched - American Edition
Brewed & Batched - American Edition, Treasury Brisbane
Enjoy the very best from The States including food, renowned rums, boutique brews and iconic guest speakers
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Brat Kids Carnival
Brat Kids Carnival, Brisbane Festival, QPAC
Brisbane Festival favourites, Briefs, are bringing Brat Kids Carnival to QPAC's Playhouse on September 14 and 15
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MELT Vinyl: Colour By Numbers
MELT Vinyl: Colour by Numbers
Colour by Numbers, the landmark second album of '80's supergroup Culture Club, is celebrated at MELT Vinyl
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Theatre Republic
Theatre Republic, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane Festival
Theatre Republic is Brisbane Festival’s home of fiercely independent theatre bringing 17 adventurous shows
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Regatta Barbecue Fest
Regatta BBQ Festival, Regatta Hotel, Brisbane
Regatta Hotel’s back laneway is set to sizzle as Regatta Barbecue Fest fires up across the weekend
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A Champagne Night with Laurent Perrier
A Champagne Night Eden's Table
Join one of the world’s most esteemed Champagne houses, Laurent Perrier for a delectable menu paired with champagne
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LISA ONO "The Queen of Bossa Nova"
Lisa ONO
Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova queen, Lisa Ono, is bringing her warm smile and beautiful music back to Brisbane
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The Next Step
The Next Step Live on Stage, Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
The Next Step Live on Stage is coming to Brisbane for one show only on Tuesday, September 24 at Fortitude Music Hall
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SeptemBEER
SeptemBEER

Experience a month-long celebration of SeptemBEER at Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane with special offers, exciting events, and an awesome selection of local craft beer

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WHAT'S NEW
Caneca Espresso & Bar
Caneca Espresso & Bar, New Farm
Caneca Espresso & Bar is a South American inspired cafe and tapas bar in New Farm
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Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot
Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot, Brisbane, Fudo Dori
Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot is a cute little Japanese creperie and dessert parlour found inside FudoDori in the city
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Hako Sushi Bar
Hako Sushi Eight Mile Plains
Hako Sushi Bar is a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in a southside business park
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Helen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Homestyle
Helens Kitchen Beenleigh
This little budget eatery is found in the heart of Beenleigh, dishing up homestyle Vietnamese cuisine
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
City of Logan's Best Bars
White House of Waterford
City of Logan is home to seven secret boutique, tapas, wine and craft beer bars and an iconic rum distillery
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SPRING GARDEN WALKS
Roma Street Parkland
This subtropical wonderland, the largest of its kind in the world, sprang to life in 2001 on the site of the former Roma St railway goods yards
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City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, CBD
Hugging the river, these splendid gardens have had a continuous horticultural history for 150+ years and are
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Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Japanese gardens inside Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Toowong
It’s possible to happily pass an hour or a day within the 56-hectare subtropical expanse that is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
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KIDS
Grandchester Model Steam Railway
Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway
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Best Short Walks
Logans Lookout Mount French
Mount French, with its easy walks, beautiful scenery and stunning lookouts is a perfect spot for a family outing
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Chambers Flat
Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
The time is ripe for strawberry picking with some of the juiciest, sweetest strawberries found just forty minutes from Brisbane
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
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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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This Weekend Apr 26-28
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
Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Get out the picnic blanket and gather friends and family for a fabulous free night out under the stars
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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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