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This Weekend Aug 13-16

From intimate cabaret, bayside markets and hot new restaurants to stunning hinterland hikes, some of the best things to do in and around Brisbane this long weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Lights On: QMusic
Brisbane Powerhouse reopens with a curated series of bespoke live cabaret shows by Queensland musos
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Anzac Square VP Day
Anzac Square VP Day
Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15 at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
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Drawn Together
Drawn Together, QPAC Online
QPAC invites people all over Queensland to share a virtual morning tea with friends & family, young and old, on Aug 15
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Napaltjarri Sisters
Napaltjarri Sisters, Mitchell Fine Art
A stunning exhibition of paintings inspired by the spectacular ranges of Central Australia, now showing at Mitchell Fine Art
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Franco Markets
Franco Markets, Sandgate
The Franco Twilight Market is the perfect place to shop sustainably, discover new artisans & support local makers
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Ewe-Nique Ekka Weekend
Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
Head to the country this weekend to celebrate a unique Ekka at Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm
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MUST DO COMING UP
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Yatala Drive-In
A month-long Harry Potter movie marathon is coming to Yatala Drive-In
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
This iconic luxury holiday oasis is less than an hour's drive from Brisbane CBD, yet a world away
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Antique & Vintage Shopping
Here's 5 fantastic antique and vintage stores in Ipswich that are worth a weekend visit
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WHAT'S NEW
PingPong Asian
This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails
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The Collective
The Collective Palm Beach
This stunning multi-level foodie's playground with rooftop bar is unlike anything else on the Gold Coast
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Plentiful Cafe
Plentiful Cafe, Graceville
Plentiful is a fab foodie cafe in Graceville serving delicious all-day breakfast & lunch including Pretty Great Pancakes
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Cafetal Coffee Roasters
Cafetal Coffee Roasters bring the best coffee that Colombia has to offer to an industrial side street
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WEEKEND HIKES
8 Great Gold Coast Family Hikes
Elabana Falls
The beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland is home to some of the best family-friendly hikes and walks in south east Queensland
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Goomburra Valley
Goomburra Valley Hikes
Goomburra Valley offers a world of unspoiled natural beauty for bush walkers who like to get off the beaten track, with a variety of unique walks to be had
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11 Great SEQ Hikes
Flinders Peak
From the mountains to the sea, here's 11 great day hikes in South East Queensland
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Circus Fun House

Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular
From Apr 27

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 at QAGOMA

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
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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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