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This Weekend Jun 9-11

From a spectacular lantern parade, mega tattoo expo, Monet exhibition, Pride cruise and gin cocktail tasting to a glamorous old world bar and a new Latin American laneway bar eatery, the top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Luminous Lantern Parade
Luminous Lantern Parade
The iconic event returns to South Bank even brighter this year as Multicultural Australia celebrates 25 years
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Australian Tattoo Expo
Australian Tattoo Expo, Brisbane
Get tattooed, learn about different tattoo styles, histories, trends, techniques & more at this world-leading event in June
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Pride Month Cruise
Pride Month Cruise Brisbane
Set sail for night of celebration and love on the Brisbane River with the fabulous Pride Month Celebration cruise
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The Lost Thing
The Lost Thing QPAC
Shaun Tan's beloved children's book, The Lost Thing, is coming to life as a magical concert experience
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Savour: Gin Botanicals
Take a Friday night deep dive into the world of sublime cocktails at Cloudland's Savour Series pop-up
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Dirty Dancing plus Hits of the 1980’s
Dirty Dancing
Relive the movie and music of one of the most memorable films of the past 30+ years on the big screen
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Sundaze at Will & Flow
Sundaze at Will & Flow
Bask in the glorious winter afternoon sunshine on Sundays at this overwater bar with grazing platters and teapots of gin
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White China
Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production invites generations of Queenslanders to reflect on what binds us
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Stay In Style
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Stay In Style at the 5-star Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast and enjoy over $200 in luxurious extras
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Matthew Cheyne - Keep Off The Grass
Matthew Cheyne, Mitchell Fine Art
An Opening Night for Matthew Cheyne's new exhibition will be held this Friday, June 9 with the artist in attendance
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The Star Stradbroke Day
The Star Stradbroke Season ends with a spectacular grand finale at Eagle Farm, including fabulous food, drink and
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High Tea at The Lab
High Tea at The Lab Treasury Brisbane
Discover the height of High Tea at The Lab with an indulgent afternoon of sweet and savoury treats & champagne
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Meet the Artists
Meet the Artists SLQ
Gain a unique insight into the life and work of contemporary Australian artists at State Library of Queensland
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The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass
The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich
Purchase an annual pass to the landmark museum and enjoy 12 months of unlimited entry plus fantastic benefits!
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Monet in Paris
Monet in Paris Brisbane
This all-new multi-sensory experience celebration the world's most renowned impressionists makes its global debut in Brisbane
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MUST DO COMING UP
RACQ MotorFest 2024
Start your engines, the ultimate car lover's day out, RACQ MotorFest is back and bigger than ever in June
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah
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The Made Local Market
The Made Local Market, Brisbane Showgrounds
Shop and support local with over 120 makers, artists and designers under the one roof over two huge days
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Homeland – Festival of Tibet
Festival of Tibet, Brisbane Powerhouse
Join the democratically-elected political leader of the Tibetan people, the Honourable Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in conversation
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Cheers to Cheese
Cheers to Cheese Cloudland
A perfectly paired cheese and wine tasting in the glamorous surrounds of Cloudland
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Break- Metro Arts
Break- Metro Arts

Ceci has travelled the world as a professional acrobat and tells her story in this mashup of dance, theatre, circus and intense humanity

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Vintopia: Pretty in Pink
Cloudland
You’ll be tickled pink with these refreshing rosés that go easy on the palette at Cloudland's curated-wine tasting
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
La Belle Vie Bistro
La Belle Vie Bistro, Bardon
A traditional slice of France can be found atop an inner westside hill with sweeping views
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WHAT'S NEW
Deer Duck Bar
Deer Duck Bar Auchenflower
This glamorous bar is like a plush old world lounge in an English manor that has been beamed up onto Milton Rd
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Functions at Ovolo The Valley
Ovolo The Valley
Ovolo The Valley is offering 10% back to pimp up your event or for a recovery staycation, for events booked before 31 July
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Viva La Cali
Viva La Cali Fortitude Valley
A funky bar and dining oasis bringing a delectable taste of Latin America to the rear of California Lane
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Loui Belle
Loui Belle Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley's go-to for Louisiana southern fried chicken and other faves from Texas and the south
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Run Army Brisbane City

Run Army

Lace-up those running shoes and mark your calendars
Apr 21
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
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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
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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

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