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
Ladbrokes Derby Day Eagle Farm Racecourse
The perfect day out for racing enthusiasts and fashionistas alike at 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
Experience the sights, sounds & tastes of the Middle Ages as you step back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival
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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, June 4, offering 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

Songs Of Hope QPAC

Songs Of Hope

A stellar line-up of artists, headlined by Casey Donovan will light up the stage
Jun 6
Monet in Paris Brisbane

Monet in Paris

This all-new multi-sensory experience makes its global debut in Brisbane
Jun 7 - Aug 6

White China

Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production premieres
Jun 7-17
Luminous Lantern Parade

Luminous Lantern Parade

Queensland's most iconic celebration of multiculturalism
Jun 9
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing plus Hits of the 1980’s

Dirty Dancing comes to life on the big screen
Jun 9
Australian Tattoo Expo, Brisbane

Australian Tattoo Expo

A world-leading tattoo event is coming to Brisbane
Jun 9-11
Laternenfest, Kangaroo Point 2

Laternenfest 2023

Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German
Jun 10
Pride Month Cruise Brisbane

Pride Month Cruise

Set sail for night of celebration and love on the Brisbane River
Jun 10

The Star Stradbroke Day

The season ends with a memorable end with a spectacular grand finale
Jun 10
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LEAF 2023
EDITOR'S PICK

LEAF 2023

Queensland’s largest FREE sustainability festival returns with eco-markets & exhibitors, kids activities, food trucks and more
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LEAF 2023
Lifeline Bookfest
MUST DO

Lifeline Bookfest

Queensland's biggest secondhand book sale returns for 4 massive days with more than a million pre-loved books plus a comic-fest!
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Lifeline Bookfest
COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From ABBA & Aretha Franklin tribute concerts, Pride cruise, Monet & The Impressionists exhibition, lantern parade & eco fair, some of the top things
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What's On in June 2023
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 2-4

From an ABBA tribute concert, eco fair, cheese & wine tasting and glow in the dark mini golf to English hunting hall and winery-inspired restaurants, the top things to do
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This Weekend Jun 2-4
TOP VALUE

The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass

Whether you're a trainspotter, a rail romantic or a curious young explorer, take you an eye-opening journey through the state’s history
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The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass
Kangaroo Point Green Bridge coming soon
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