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Top Weekenders Aug 9-11

From carnivals, comedy and cartoons to new flamingo and rooftop bars, German beer gardens, cool new cafes and beautiful bay walks, 20 epic things to do this weekend in Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Bris Funny Fest, comedy from Brisbane's fringes, is back bigger & better than ever with 129 comics and 100 shows
Carnivale is an exciting games and amusement ride precinct coming to Eat Street Northshore this August
Join Aussie rock legend Tim Rogers and friends for this cocktail of delights including live music, theatre & more
Discover the lighter side of politics at the State Library of Queensland's free political cartoon exhibition
Join Adele Ferguson for the latest fascinating Talking Ideas event at State Library of Queensland
Brisbane's iconic Regatta Hotel has transformed its open-air courtyard into an enchanted woodland for winter
Celebrate one of the greatest songwriting duos of all time at Let It Be: The Beatles Songs of Lennon and McCartney
MUST DO COMING UP
Brisbane Festival 2019 is set to be the biggest international arts festival in Australia
Take an indulgent journey to the ‘land of the long white cloud’ at heritage-listed Treasury Hotel
The Brisbane Science Festival is a fantastic program of events bringing together Queensland’s top scientists
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to QPAC in August with Yuldea, a breathtaking new work featuring original music &
All Dogs Sports Spectacular is a fun day out for the whole family showcasing the A-Z of dogs on August 25
Spencer is a new Australian comedy-drama playing at QUT Gardens Theatre for 2 shows only on Aug 23 & 24
Robotronica is a fantastic free all-day, all-ages robotics and technology festival being held at QUT Gardens Point
Here's a one-off chance to spend an evening with 'one of the most extraordinary people in the world today'
Mirusia & the Original Seekers celebrate Australia's first super-group with a unique concert at QPAC
The Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel returns to Brisbane for one night only at The Tivoli
WHAT'S NEW
Blind Tiger is a fabulous vintage-inspired bar that transports visitors to times gone by
Altitude Bar is a cool chic rooftop bar sitting atop Fortitude Valley's first picture theatre
The Bavarian is a lively German beer garden and restaurant nestled within heritage-listed The Barracks
The Woolshed is a collective housed in an historic wool store in Teneriffe, including a specialty coffee cafe
Station Road Bar & Kitchen in Indooroopilly is a cool laidback bar eatery serving modern Australian tapas
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Kaldi Bar & Cafe is a unique, airy and spacious cafe by day and soon-to-be ambient bar by night
BAY WALKS
One of Brisbane bayside’s most beautiful walks, this Redland Bay path features tiny red sand beaches and stunning island views
This peaceful waterfront walk of around 2-2.5km return commences from the intersection of Friday St and Allpass Parade for both motorists and train travellers arriving from nearby Shorncliffe Station.
From Scarborough’s colourful seaside cafe strip, this waterfront walk/cycle winds around the tip of Redcliffe through Casuarina-lined parks
KIDS
James and the Giant Peach is back in Roald Dahl’s classic tale, a favourite for young and old, at the historic Brisbane Arts Theatre on Saturday afternoon
Where to find the best playgrounds for kids in Brisbane's inner city
This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Brisbane's favourite funny festival is back!
Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane
Sip, Savour & Soirée is a fabulous long brunch event
Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular
Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along
Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Capture Brisbane in its best light!
Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
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
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
Opera Queensland
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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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HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
Audra McDonald
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