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This Weekend Aug 26-28

From Queen St Mall b'day celebrations, Open House & gin painting sessions to indigenous festival, ABBA musical, and a French sunset concert, some top things to do this weekend around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Queen Street Mall 40th Birthday Street Party
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
Queen Street Mall is celebrating its 40th birthday with a big street party this Friday - and you're all invited!
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Brisbane Open House 2023
Brisbane Open House, The Standard
For one weekend only, Brisbane Open House gives you the keys to unlock your city to take a peek behind the curtains
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Chiharu Shiota Up Late
Chiharu Shiota Up Late
2 stunning nights of live Australian music, DJs, bars and themed pop-up experiences alongside enthralling large-scale installations
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Quandamooka Festival
Quandamooka Festival
With 3 days full of exciting activities and 2 evening concerts, Quandamooka Festival has something for everyone
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Cork, Culinary & Colour
Cork, Culinary & Colour, Treasury Brisbane
Sip and paint in style at Treasury Hotel's open-air courtyard with a refreshing glass of rosé in hand, inspired by
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Wedding Open Day
Walkabout Creek Wedding Expo
Couples can plan their dream wedding at Brisbane's favourite rainforest wedding venue this Sunday
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4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony
4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony
A National Gallery of Australia touring exhibition showcasing stunning new work by First Nations artists from across the country
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Holding Achilles
Holding Achilles, QPAC
An epic myth, daring aerial work, exquisite puppetry & music royalty collide in the world premiere of Holding Achilles
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Embodied Knowledge: Queensland Contemporary Art
Embodied Knowledge: QAG
A free survey exhibition featuring new and recent work by 19 contemporary artists and collectives exploring identity, heritage and history
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Grant Burge Wine Dinner
Grant Burge Wine Dinner BRC
Indulge in a luxurious evening of an immersive food and wine experience in Eagle Farm's heritage-listed Tote Room
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Baby Boomer
Baby Boomer, Theatreroo, The Basement
Set in the 1950s and 60s, Theatreroo's highly acclaimed Baby Boomer is a powerful little musical - now playing
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Whale Watching Cruise
Tangalooma Whale Watching
Moreton Bay’s Humpback Highway is open and so is Brisbane’s best whale watching experience at Tangalooma Island Resort
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The Ultimate ABBA Experience
The Ultimate ABBA Experience
Dig out those flares, lace up those platform boots and get ready to sing along to the smash hits of the pop phenomenon
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Government House Open Day
Government House Open Day
The Government House Estate will be open to the public in recognition of the accession of King Charles III
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Holden Sheppard
Holden Sheppard

Get the first glimpse into the story behind the author's second novel, The Brink, as he talks in conversation with award-winning journalist and ABCQueer’s Mon Schafter

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Franck Gohier: Soup Cans
Franck Gohier
The Darwin-based artist's exhibition of artworks explores the notion of Australian identity with a Warhol influence
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Take Me to Paris with Pauline Maudy
Pauline Maudy
Pauline effortlessly channels the greats in French and English, transporting audiences from Parisian alleyways to NY jazz bars
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Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience
Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience
Taste of QAGOMA combines a guided tour of Queensland Art Gallery and GOMA with a delicious lunch by the river
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MUST DO COMING UP
Blooms & Tunes
Blooms & Tunes Roma Street Parkland
Get set for a weekend of good times and great live music when Blooms & Tunes returns to Roma Street Parkland
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Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
Since opening at the Old Vic in London, Girl From The North Country has taken the theatrical world by storm
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The Finders Keepers
The Finders Keepers, Brisbane Showgrounds
The Finders Keepers Market is a multi-day shopping event featuring independent art, design, food stalls and a bar!
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Rooftop Riverfire
Valley Hops Brewing
Get more pop, fizz & bang for your Riverfire at Valley Hops, with cracking views of the Valley, CBD & iconic Story Bridge
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Petals & Pups
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
The official dog-friendly program of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, completely dedicated to hounds and their humans
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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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Burning of the Vines
Burning of the Vines Sirromet Winery
This spectacular event has it all - fire, food and (most importantly) fine wine!
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Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper
Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper
Camerata returns to QPAC with special guests Lou Bennett & Lior for a mesmerising performance, as part of Brisbane Festival
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Tipsy High Tea
Tipsy High Tea Spring Bluff, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Experience high tea with spring-inspired cocktails at historic Spring Bluff railway station
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Redcliffe KiteFest
Redcliffe KiteFest
Get swept away in the fun, colour and excitement of the annual Redcliffe KiteFest - it's the ultimate weekend for kids
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The Sound Society
The Sound Society
The Sound Society returns to Roma St Parkland on Sunday, November 5 for a laid-back afternoon of free live music
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Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?, QPAC
Join 8-year-old Grace and her family on their adventurous and often funny expedition around Australia - live on stage!
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Father's Day at Sirromet Winery
Father's Day at Sirromet Winery
Spoil Dad this Father's Day with a day of food, fun and adventure in beautiful surrounds at Sirromet Winery
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#trEATS 2023
#trEATS 2023 TCOF
There's a record number of #trEATS on offer this year at the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, from Sep 1-30
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The Purple Rabbit
The Purple Rabbit, Strut & Fret
Get set for a 5-star evening of mischief, magic & mind-blowing mayhem when The Purple Rabbit makes its Brisbane Festival premiere
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Global Fusion - East Asia & Tibet
Global Fusion - East Asia & Tibet
Experience a magical journey through sounds, cuisines and movements inspired by East Asia and Tibet
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Victoria Park Bistro
Victoria Park Bistro
Victoria Park Bistro has just launched a delicious new Autumn menu that's as impressive as its spectacular views
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WHAT'S NEW
La Republika Tapas & Bar
La Republika Kangaroo Point
This charming Filipino-Spanish eatery and bar is tucked away in a tiny shopping strip in a leafy street
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SportUP
SportUP, Brisbane
Have fun & get fit playing team sports with SportUP, Brisbane's largest social sports club with over 50 friendly comps
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Flat Lizard Brewing
Flat Lizard Brewing Stafford
A secret craft brewery and bar tucked away in a cul-de-sac of commercial and industrial buildings
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Authentic Char Grill & Kebab
Authentic CharGrill & Kebab Turkish Bardon
The quaint hilltop eatery is serving up the best Turkish street food to be found in Brisbane
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Rosie Batty

Rosie Batty in Conversation

Join 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty in conversation
Apr 23
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane's favourite funny festival is back!
Apr 26-May 26
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Sip, Savour & Soirée

Sip, Savour & Soirée is a fabulous long brunch event
Apr 27

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
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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
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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
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Opera Queensland
THIS WEEKEND

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This Weekend Apr 19-21
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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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Star Wars Experience
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
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
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