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Top Weekenders Mar 15-17

From epic Irish fests to french film festivals, comedy icons live, rocket launches & underground speakeasy parties, along with cool new eateries mangrove walks and garden cafes, 20+ top things to do in Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Paddyfest 2020
Paddyfest 2020
Historic Eagle Farm Racecourse will light up green for Paddyfest, Brisbane’s largest St Patrick's Day party
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AF French Film Festival
AF French Film Festival, The Sisters Brothers
The AF French Film Festival will once again entertain, enchant and enthral film lovers at Brisbane's Palace Cinemas
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Choirboys Live in Concert
Choirboys Live in Concert, St Peters Lutheran College
Choirboys, one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, is performing live at St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly
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St Patrick's Day
South Bank St Patricks Day
Brisbane is in for a treat to be sure this St Patrick’s Day with a spectacular celebration of Irish-themed fun at South Bank
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Flames, Smoke and Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise rocket launch is blasting off this Sunday, March 24
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Champagne Long Lunch
Champagne Long Lunch, Eden's Table, The Westin Brisbane
Spend a luxurious Sunday sipping on champagne & dining on fine food at Westin Brisbane’s Champagne Long Lunch
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MUST DO COMING UP
Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin, QPAC, Brisbane
The musical genius returns to QPAC in November for an Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano
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The Sapphires
The Sapphires - QUT Gardens Theatre
Tony Briggs’ acclaimed musical play The Sapphires is coming to the Brisbane stage at QUT Gardens Theatre on Mar 19-20
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Brewed & Batched - Queenslander Edition
Brewed & Batched - Queenslander Edition, Treasury Brisbane
Following last year’s sell-out event, Brewed & Batched - Queenslander Edition returns to Treasury Brisbane this weekend
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Kenan Malik in Conversation
In Conversation with Kenan Malik, Griffith University Integrity 20
Why are we obsessed with Identity? Join British journalist, commentator and best-selling author Kenan Malik
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Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour, Cineplex Hawthorne
One of the world's best mountain film festivals, Mountainfilm on Tour, returns to Brisbane on Tuesday, March 26
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WHAT'S NEW
NOTA Restaurant & Wine Bar
Nota Restaurant Wine Bar
The chic Euro-style wine bar and restaurant occupies an historic Paddington building
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Grumpy Madam
Grumpy Madam, Newstead, Brisbane cafe
Grumpy Madam is a hip, inner-city café perched on the corner of Evelyn and Byres Streets in Newstead
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Streets Ahead Cafe
Streets Ahead Cafe Jindalee
Streets Ahead Cafe is a spacious, undercover venue at Jindalee Home with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce
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Dabang Coffee House
Dabang Coffee House, Rochedale
Dabang Coffee House is a charming café with a lovely, leafy outlook in Rochedale serving well-brewed Campos coffee and top-notch fare
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The Talking Toucan
Talking Toucan, New Farm, Brisbane cafe
The Talking Toucan is a super cute cafe in New Farm serving specialty coffee, crepes and all-day breakfast fare
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Logan Regional Producers Market
Logan Regional Producers Market. Logan Village
Logan Regional Producers Market is a quaint, country market held on the first Sunday of each month at Logan Village
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MANGROVE WALKS
Tabbil Ban Dhagun Mangrove Boardwalk
mangroves and bay at low tide inside tabbil ban dhagan Nudgee beach
At the Nudgee Creek tip of the sleepy little sea hamlet of Nudgee lies this mangrove wonderland which is far less frequented than the greater Boondall Wetlands across the creek
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Lota Creek Boardwalk
Lota Creek Boardwalk
Lota Creek Boardwalk is an easy two-kilometre walking circuit, taking in a diverse array of bayside terrain
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Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk
Boardwalk surrounded by mangroves.
The Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk is a bewitching walk-upon-the-sea that meanders for 800m
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KIDS
AF French Film Festival for Families
AF French Festival Families
This year the AF French Film Festival has a fantastic line-up of movies perfect for families
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Bribie Island Butterfly House
bribie island butterfly house
A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul
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The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo QUT Gardens Theatre
Children age 3+ and their adults will be dazzled with this monster of show when it returns to Brisbane in December
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
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
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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
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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