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This Weekend May 26-28

From overwater gin & paint sessions, 4 day boat show, employment and make-up expos & free art exhibitions to a hot new Japanese tapas bar and Spanish-inspited wine bar , some top things to do this weekend around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Cork, Culinary & Colour
Will & Flow, Brisbane
Paint, sip and nibble in style at this special instalment of Treasury Brisbane's Cork, Culinary & Colour event series
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023
The greatest show afloat returns to Sanctuary Cove's Marine Village for four action-packed days of all things aquatic
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The Bigger Picture
Sachém, The Bigger Picture, QPAC
Poetry, film, orchestra and dance combine in this must-see performance by Sachém & Matt Hsu's Obsure Orchestra
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Careers & Employment Expo
Careers Employment Expo
Find career opportunities for all ages at Queensland's biggest careers & employment expo coming to Brisbane in May
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Jazz on King St
King St Jazz Month
The iconic King St precinct comes to life with live jazz music in May, including a weekly lunchtime street parade!
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BrowzaCon 2023
BrowzaCon, Brisbane, beauty expo
Australia’s first dedicated permanent make-up and beauty convention is coming to Brisbane in May & you're invited
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Camerata - From My Homeland
Camerata - From My Homeland, QPAC
Evocative Australian music takes centre stage with Camerata's From My Homeland featuring didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton & violinist Véronique Serret
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Courage and Beauty
Courage & Beauty GOMA
The stunning collection features a great number of artworks that have never been publicly exhibited before
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Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
The multi award-winning star of French cinema raises the curtain at GOMA this autumn
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Ladbrokes Derby Day
Derby Day is the perfect day out for racing enthusiasts and fashionistas alike at historic Eagle Farm Racecourse
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North By North-West
North By North-West, Queensland Art Gallery
This vibrant exhibition features stunning new artworks & old favourites from QAG's Indigenous Australian art collection
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Children's Art Programs
Children's Art Programs QAGOMA
There’s endless adventure for kids and families at QAGOMA with these fantastic creative programs for young children
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Cinematic - Blockbusters & Beyond
Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Cinematic, QPAC
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s popular Cinematic concert returns to QPAC with a blockbuster line-up of movie music
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The Ground Beneath Us

Through improvised music, meditation and community discussion this festival provides a platform to share new music and fresh ideas around music and wellbeing

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MUST DO COMING UP
Abbey Medieval Festival
Abbey Medieval Festival
Abbey Medieval Festival is a unforgettable journey through 1000 years of history, set in the grounds of Abbeystowe
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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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Julia Morris
Julia Morris, QPAC, Brisbane
Australia’s First Lady of Comedy, Julia Morris, makes her triumphant return to the stage with 2 live shows in Brisbane
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Festival of Horsepower
Festival of Horsepower Ipswich
Get revved up for the Festival of Horsepower, an action-packed month long lineup of events to entertain the entire family
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Common Dissonance
Common Dissonance, QPAC
This beautifully choreographed First Nations work combines contemporary dance, circus & culture; coming to QPAC in June
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Glow in the Dark Mini Golf
Hundred Acre at St Lucia is lighting up with spectacularly illuminated Glow-In-the-Dark Mini Golf
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Ásgeir
Ásgeir, Brisbane Powerhouse
The renowned Icelandic singer-songwriter returns to Brisbane for his first performance in the city and Australia since 2018
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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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New Perspectives
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra is bringing large-scale chamber music at its finest to Brisbane City Hall
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The Wizard of Oz - In Concert
The Wizard of Oz, QPAC
Don't miss the captivating in-concert version of The Wizard of Oz when it comes to QPAC’s Concert Hall stage
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Garrick Ohlsson
Garrik Ohlsson
Don't miss the legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson when he performs at the Queensland Conservatorium
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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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Southside Collective Market
Southside Collective Market
A brand-new, outdoor market is set to launch on Brisbane's southside in June, offering a variety of
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Riverland
Riverland Brisbane CBD
Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks
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WHAT'S NEW
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas Kin Kin
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas is a stunning property for tourists seeking isolation, space, and luxury
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Mista Boo Japanese Tapas Bar
Mista Boo Japanese Tapas Bar, Bulimba
Mista Boo brings a distinct fusion of Japanese flavours and tapas-style dining to Bulimba
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Ardo's Wine Bar
Ardo's Wine Bar Graceville
A charming San Sebastian-inspired wine bar in a fairylit garden courtyard setting
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Vega Cafe
Vega Cafe, Spring Hill
Vega is a fully vegan cafe in Spring Hill serving delicious brunch by day and Asian eats by night
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7
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

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
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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 live to a new wine bar & Italian patIsserie-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
Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Get out the picnic blanket and gather friends and family for a fabulous free night out under the stars
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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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