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This Weekend Jun 10-12

From ukulele and German lantern festivals to a 2 day Scottish horse spectacular, mega vegan market, and The Whitlams. Pete Murray and Alex Lloyd in an outdoor concert, some top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Brisbane’s iconic King George Square will be filled with the happy sounds of ukuleles at this free event for all ages
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah
Brisbane's Gluten Free Expo is not to be missed by those with coeliac disease & those who follow a gluten free lifestyle
Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German with live music, food and a lantern parade
You’ll be tickled pink with these refreshing rosés that go easy on the palette at Cloudland's curated-wine tasting
Queensland Vegan Markets are returning to Portside Wharf again this Saturday for a day of delicious plant-based eats
Don't miss Observatory Theatre's CONTROL - an epic sci-fi blockbuster brought to life on stage from June 9 to 11
The one-off, one-day music festival features a stellar line-up of Australia’s favourite artists performing live on stage
Shop from a curated selection of Brisbane-based designers at Queensland Museum's Whale Mall
Imagine a world where one-eyed creatures can shoot laser beams and cows are taller than giraffes
Kids Collective offers free, fun activities for children aged up to 5 years old every Thursday morning at South Bank
MUST DO COMING UP
The Soul Trembles is Chiharu Shiota's most comprehensive solo exhibition to date, now showing at GOMA until Oct 3
The famous Spiegeltent has finally returned to Brisbane, with smash hit champagne-cabaret Blanc de Blanc Encore

Enjoy an intimate 5-course black truffle dinner with matching wines in the ambient surrounds of Hundred Acre Bar in the first of the Enchanted Dinner series

The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with the best pictures of the past year
State Library celebrates its 120th birthday with heaps of free, fun activities and events for all ages on Saturday, June 18
Circa’s Carnival of the Animals returns to QPAC this school holiday with whimsical tales of the land and sea
Take a Friday night deep dive into the world of sublime cocktails at Cloudland's Savour Series pop-up
Join Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra and Italian Baroque violin virtuoso Davide Monti in concert
Permutations is an immersive dance film installation where a multiple point-of-view story unfolds on massive screens
WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Up, up and away! Discover the magic of ballooning with Floating Images, Brisbane’s closest hot air balloon flights
WHAT'S NEW
The sophisticated city restaurant and bar has just launched a sumptuous new Winter lunch menu
This bespoke Japanese fine dining room occupies an exquisite minimalist architectural space in the base of The Calile Hotel
Long Island is a stunning Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar overlooking Eprapah Creek in Victoria Point
Driftwood Cafe by the Bay is a delightful, dog-friendly cafe in Victoria Point offering delicious brunch & lunch fare
GREEN BELT WALKS
This 6-7km return trail cuts a green swathe through the inner west and north, taking in wooded glades, parklands
Creekside Park is at the heart of a pleasant and serene 1-hour green belt walk connecting the back streets of Kenmore to Brookfield, and one that is a bit of a local’s secret
This path of approx 8km return has a surprisingly rural feel, twisting along Kedron Brook via old farmlands.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Join 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty in conversation
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!
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Black Box

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