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Top Weekenders 14-16 Dec

Christmas markets, lights, movies under the stars and riverside carols, a new Hollywood-inspired bar restaurant, a dine-in pasta laboratory and a garden cafe are just a few of the great things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Christmas Gift Market
Christmas Gift Market 2019
South Bank’s Christmas Gift Market is a festive twilight market taking place throughout the beautiful South Bank Parklands from December 14 to 23, 2018
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The Lights Of Christmas
The Lights of Christmas at St Stephen’s Cathedral is a spectacular, must-see light show illuminating the historic cathedral
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Christmas Cinema
Christmas Cinema South Bank
Christmas Cinema returns to South Bank this holiday season, down on the waterfront at River Quay
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Friday Nights At The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong
Friday Nights at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium are back with 2 fantastic shows for all ages screening in the Cosmic Skydome
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Infamous The Show
Infamous The Show
This adults-only circus extravaganza is unlike anything you've ever seen before, showing for a limited time at
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Carols By Twilight
Get into the spirit of Christmas at South Bank’s Carols by Twilight taking place at River Quay from December 14 to 23
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Museum Twilight Markets
Museum Twilight Markets
Enjoy a night of food trucks, stalls of quality handmade wares, drinks, live music and craft workshops to the historic
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Summer of Fun
Summer of Fun, West Village, The Common
Celebrate West Village’s new public parkland, The Common, with a host of free, fun activities this summer
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Play On: The art of sport
Play On: The art of sport

A selection of key works from 10 years of the Basil Sellers Art Prize, a biennial exhibition of commissioned artworks that reflect upon sport and sporting culture ...more

MUST DO COMING UP
Christmas Fireworks 2019
Christmas Fireworks South Bank
The summer night sky above South Bank will light up this festive season with Christmas Fireworks from December 20 to 23
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New Year's Eve at Treasury Brisbane
New Year's Eve, Treasury Brisbane, City, CBD, NYE, Star, Casino
See out the year immersed in total glitz and glamour at Treasury Hotel’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration
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The 91-Storey Treehouse
The 91-Storey Treehouse, QUT Gardens Theatre
The 91-Storey Treehouse, based on the best-selling book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, is coming to Brisbane
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A Salon of Larrikins
Salon of Larrikins QPAC
A Salon of Larrikins is vaudeville at its best brought to you by Camerata Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra and Ozfank Theatre
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The Illusionists
The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway
The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway are returning to Brisbane with a mind-blowing spectacular new show at QPAC for a strictly limited season
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Slideapalooza
Slideapalooza
Slideapalooza, Australia’s largest waterslide festival, is returning to Brisbane this summer at Mount Cotton’s Sirromet Winery
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Songs & Times of Sam Cooke
Songs & Times of Sam Cooke, Brisbane Powerhouse
The soulful Songs & Times of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come makes its Australian premiere at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity, Brisbane Powerhouse, musical comedy, Naomi Price
Sweet Charity, the much-loved musical comedy will be at Brisbane Powerhouse from January 24 to February 10, 2019
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Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Chores Performance
Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Chores, SunPAC, children's activities, circus, balloon artistry
This children's concert is the first of a series of fun and exciting free, ticketed performances in the school holidays
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Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Cabaret Performance
Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Cabaret Performance, SunPAC, Sunnybank
BrisKids Cabaret is a cornucopia of comedy with jaw-dropping, astonishing acts by some of Brisbane's leading circus performers
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WHAT'S NEW
Mr Mista
Mr Mista Fortitude Valley
Mr Mista is Fortitude Valley’s glamorous Hollywood-inspired bar eatery featuring sunken jade green velvet lounges
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Ripiena Pasta Laboratory
Ripiena Pasta Laboratory
Ripiena is a pasta laboratory bringing authentic Italian fare to Fortitude Valley
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Kokum
Kokum is the Gold Coast’s finest Indian restaurant, nestled on the waterfront within the Palazzo Versace complex at Main Beach
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Brisbane's Mini Farm
Brisbane's Mini Farm
Brisbane’s Mini Farm at Greenbank provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to get up close and personal to a large array of adorable farm animals, both great and small.
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Vintage Collective
Vintage Collective Annerley
Vintage Collective is a tiny treasure trove of curated vintage pieces and nearly-new designer items tucked away inside Annerley Arcade
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Outdoor & Adventure Activities, Southern Gold Coast
The Southern Gold Coast is famous for a myriad of great outdoor activities on offer for all ages
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KIDS
Circa Zoo
Circa Zoo, Judith Wright Centre
Circa Zoo, a troupe of talented, young circus performers, are bringing a brand-new work to the Judith Wright Centre
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Christmas Parade
Brisbane’s annual Christmas Parade, presented by David Jones, is a must-see, festive event bringing Queen Street Mall to magical life
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Holly Jolly Kids
Holly Jolly Kids South Bank
Holly Jolly Kids is coming to South Bank this Christmas with a host of free, fun activities for children
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Black Box, QPAC

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box
May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library
May 11-Jul 7
Park Vibes

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day
May 12
Cuisine on Cue High Tea

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House
May 12
Walkabout Creek

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
May 12
OPA Restaurant

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants
May 12
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Archie Brothers
EDITOR'S PICK

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA
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Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!
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 May 3-6

From outdoor cinema, iconic science-themed films, mega shoe sale and Buddha birthday festival to a gorgeous Maleny escape and a new Chinese hotpot restaurant
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This Weekend May 3-6
GETAWAY

Camplify

Plan the ultimate getaway with Camplify - the Airbnb of campervans, caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers
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Camplify
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 lunches, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
ENTER NOW

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2024

Photographers and would-be photographers of Brisbane - it's time to get out and about in our beautiful city and start snapping!
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega Greek, 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
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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