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Top Weekenders Mar 8-10

From craft beer and cider festivals to wine and cheese nights, movies in the gardens, antique tea rooms, Polynesian breakfasts and beach day trips, here's 20+ ways to make this weekend a top one:

WHAT'S ON
Beer InCider Experience
Beer InCider Experience, Brisbane Showgrounds
The epic craft beer, cider and music festival returns to Brisbane Showgrounds for 2 fun-filled days this weekend
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Blue Planet II
Blue Planet II
All readers can enjoy a 30% discount off tickets to see this jaw-dropping show narrated live by British icon Joanna Lumley
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New World, Old Friends
New World. Old Friends, Brisbane City Hall, classical music concert
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra will perform two of the greatest works of the late 19th century at Brisbane City Hall
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Mel Buttle - Live
Mel Buttle
With 3 sold-out Brisbane Comedy Festival shows already, Mel is hitting the Fortitude Music Hall for a final show on May 13
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Wine & Cheese - Australian Edition
Wine & Cheese, Treasury Brisbane
Treasury Brisbane’s popular Wine & Cheese series returns with an enchanted evening showcasing Australian winemakers
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The Mind Body Spirit Festival
The Mind Body Spirit Festival, BCEC
The MindBodySpirit Festival is Australia's largest health, wellbeing and spirituality event
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Queensland Women's Week
Womens Week Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol is celebrating the women of Queensland - past, present and future
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Palm Island and Our People
Palm Island and Our People, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane
Palm Island & Our People is a fascinating exhibition now showing at the State Library of Queensland
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MUST DO COMING UP
Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons Playhouse QPAC
Dangerous Liaisons is a hedonistic tale of love, virtue and humanity, reimagined into a dramatic new ballet
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St Patrick's Day
South Bank St Patricks Day
Brisbane is in for a treat to be sure this St Patrick’s Day with a spectacular celebration of Irish-themed fun at South Bank
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AF French Film Festival
AF French Film Festival, The Sisters Brothers
The AF French Film Festival will once again entertain, enchant and enthral film lovers at Brisbane's Palace Cinemas
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Autumn Retreat 2019
McGregor Autumn Retreat
Join the McGregor crew at their Autumn Retreat 2019 for a splendid weekend of creativity, fine food, wine and music in historic Stanthorpe
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Flames, Smoke and Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise rocket launch is blasting off this Sunday, March 24
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Tom Ballard
Tom Ballard

Tom doesn’t have a real job any more. Please come and give him some of your hard-earned money in exchange for the product of laughter

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WHAT'S NEW
Spec Ops Paintball
Spec Ops Paintball
Spec Ops Paintball is Australia’s only immersive combat experience run by an Australian Special Forces Veteran
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Goldfinch
Goldfinch Brisbane
Goldfinch is a stunning glasshouse restaurant and bar annexed to the Pullman Hotel in Brisbane CBD
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Wing Fix
Wing Fix, Morningside
Wing Fix is where you'll find finger-lickin' American-style chicken wings & flame-grilled burgers
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Umu Kitchen
Umu Kitchen. Tarragindi, Brisbane cafe
Umu Kitchen is a charming, child-friendly and dog-friendly café found in the lovely, leafy suburb of Tarragindi
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Maniatis Market Greek Dining
Maniatis Market Greek Dining
Maniatis Market Greek Dining offers authentic Greek cuisine from the Peloponnese Region of Greece
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Moment Biscuits
Moment Biscuits Brighton
Moment Biscuits is a quaint little cafe/bakery by Brighton Beach selling hand decorated Dutch-style biscuits
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Blue Tongue Pantry
Bluetongue Cafe Thorneside
Blue Tongue Pantry is a charming bayside spot to enjoy brunch or lunch while supporting a worthy cause
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Anstead Bushland Reserve
Anstead Bushland Reserve
Anstead Bushland Reserve features walking/recreational tracks, lookouts and access to the old Sugars Quarry
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Escape to Mackay
Escape to Mackay
Mackay is the perfect escape for a mini-break, with its mild climate, picture perfect scenery and many attractions for all ages
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DAY TRIPS
Day Tripping at Tugun
Southern Gold Coast, Tugun
With a small-village vibe, friendly locals, hidden gems and the beach, Tugun is a slice of paradise
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Day Tripping In Coolangatta
Day Tripping in Coolangatta
Coolangatta's world-class beaches, relaxed lifestyle, vibrant surf culture and foodie scene make this a must-do destination
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Day Tripping at Kirra
Southern Gold Coast Kirra
With iconic surf breaks, a relaxed seaside lifestyle & small village vibes, Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast makes for a great day trip
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KIDS
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo QUT Gardens Theatre
Children age 3+ and their adults will be dazzled with this monster of show when it returns to Brisbane in December
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Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema is back for another season, screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites & cult classics
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Golf Central BNE
Golf Central BNE
Hit the greens instead of the screens these school holidays at this state-of-the-art golf complex, conveniently located at
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

A thrilling one-of-a-kind brunch experience
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
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