This Weekend Nov 29-Dec 1

From Christmas shows and markets to new riverfront Japanese restaurants, a gin distillery, cool new retro cinema and suburban craft brewery, 20 + epic things to do this weekend in and around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON

A Christmas Carol

Catch all the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol when the classic tale returns to QPAC this festive season

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Cre8 Festival

TAFE Queensland’s South Bank campus plays host to the hottest artistic talents, pop-up food stalls, family entertainment & more

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Christmas Actually

The iconic music of Love Actually will be showcased live on stage when Christmas Actually returns to the La Boite Roundhouse Theatre

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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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BNE Design Christmas Market

BNE Design Christmas Market features an impressive array of handcrafted homewares, fashion, jewellery &

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The End of an Era - After Dark at the Museum

Take a step back in time to the end of the Steam era after dark at The Workshops Rail Museum on Saturday night

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BVAC Summer Pop Up

A huge selection of locally-made arts and crafts will be on offer when BVAC holds its magical Summer Pop-Up Shop

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Brisbane-based Lisa Gasteen National Opera School is staging its much-anticipated performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor

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Dylan Moran - Dr Cosmos

Irish funnyman Dylan Moran is bringing his hilarious new show to the QPAC Concert Hall for four unmissable nights

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Craft Alive

Craft lovers will be in heaven when CraftAlive hits the Logan Metro Sports & Event Centre for three massive days

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Christmas in Ipswich

Get into the Christmas spirit in the historic city of Ipswich with heaps of fun festive events for all ages

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MUST DO COMING UP

Abbey Road Live

Abbey Road Live in Concert performed by Australian supergroup ARC, returns to Fortitude Music Hall

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Room on the Broom

Adapted from the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, this show will enchant young audiences

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The Midnight Gang

David Walliams' bestselling book The Midnight Gang comes to life on stage at QUT Gardens Theatre

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WHAT'S NEW

Red Hill Cinemas

Out of the ashes of the old Red Hill Skate Arena the long-awaited Red Hill Cinemas finally open this weekend

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Yoko Dining

Yoko Dining is Howard Smith Wharves' stunning waterfront Japanese restaurant and bar

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Brisbane Brew Partners

Brisbane Brew Partners is a secret craft brewery and taproom tucked away in an industrial estate in Morningside

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Yo-Get-It

Yo-Get-It has opened just in time for summer whipping up self-serve frozen yoghurt at Westfield Chermside

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The Alley Pitstop

The Alley Pitstop is a cool shipping container cafe in Slacks Creek serving all day breakfast and delicious NZ fare

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Barko & Co

Barko & Co at West End's popular Garden Pantry provides expertly-brewed coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Roe Cafe & Italian Kitchen

Roe Cafe and Italian Kitchen is a charming cafe in Marsden dishing up classic breakfast faves with an Italian twist

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FREE SWIMMING POOLS

Enoggera Dam

Enoggera Dam, Brisbane’s heritage-listed water reservoir dating from 1866, is The Gap’s bush water playground and one of Walkabout Creek’s leading attractions.

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Settlement Cove Lagoon

This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.

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