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Top Weekenders May 3-6

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From opera in the vineyards, luxury staycays and beach rock concerts to secret pasta clubs, gorgeous gardens and hot new rooftop and laneway bars, 20+ great things to do this long weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Opera In The Vineyard
Opera in the Vineyard Ballandean Granite Belt
Opera in the Vineyard at Ballandean is a rare special event that combines the magic of music and the spirit of giving
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Surfers Paradise LIVE
Surfers Paradise Live
Surfers Paradise LIVE is an epic free four-day live music festival held on the iconic Surfers Paradise beach
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UQ Alumni Book Fair
UQ Alumni Book Fair, St Lucia
The biennial UQ Alumni Book Fair is back with more than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, videos, DVDs
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I Heard it on the Radio
I Heard it on the Radio
Protest in the air, a fresh voice on the airwaves; the first Indigenous radio station in a capital city began broadcasting in the 1990s
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Seafood Freshtival
Seafood Freshtival, The Star Gold Coast
The Star Gold Coast celebrates the best the ocean has to offer with Seafood Freshtival from April 18 to May 31
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Jeff Makin: Elizabeth’s Garden
Jeff Makin, Mitchell Fine Art
One of Australia's greatest living landscape painters, Jeff Makin, returns to Brisbane with a series of new works
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Less with Andrew Sean Greer
Less with Andrew Sean Greer
Join Pulitzer Prize winning author, Andrew Sean Greer, for an evening of extraordinary insights
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Talking Ideas: Akala
Akala: Natives Race & Class
Award-winning hip-hop artist, social entrepreneur and writer Akala is in Brisbane to discuss his bestselling debut
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MUST DO COMING UP
Dahlesque
Dahlesque, QPAC, Brisbane
Dahlesque is an unmissable music concert for kids and adults alike inspired by Roald Dahl's classic stories at QPAC
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Romiosini and Beyond
Romiosini and Beyond, QPAC, Mikis Theodorakis
Romiosini and Beyond celebrates the greatest Greek composer, Mikis Theodorakis, with a rousing concert at QPAC
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Brisbane Canvas
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Parts of Brisbane will be brought to life with eye-catching street art during May
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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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Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock, QPAC, Brisbane
The ever-innovative and hugely influential, living jazz legend Herbie Hancock is coming to Brisbane performing live on stage at QPAC
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Brisbane Art Design
Brisbane Art Design, Museum of Brisbane
BRISBANE ART DESIGN is a fabulous celebration of visual art and design to showcase the city’s creative talent
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Duck
Duck QPAC
Duck returns to the Cremorne Theatre for a quacking season this June, following its sell-out premiere at 2018 Out of the Box festival
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The Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gorden Tallis
The Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gordon Tallis, Regatta Hotel
Master the art of barbecue at the Regatta Hotel's Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gorden Tallis on Tuesday, May 7
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West End Shoe Sale
Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back for 3 days only, with over 2,000 pairs priced from just $20
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Katrivesis Signature Degustation Dinner
Signature Degustation Dinner, The Greek Club, Chef Dimitris Katrivesis
One of the most influential Greek chefs of his generation, Dimitris Katrivesis is coming to the Greek Club
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WHAT'S NEW
Fiume Bar
Fiume Bar, Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane
Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves
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Cake & Bake
Cake & Bake Newstead
Cake & Bake in Newstead  is one of Brisbane's best artisan bakeries selling decadent cakes, scrumptious slices and more
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Alba Bar & Deli
Alba Bar & Deli Brisbane
Alba Bar & Deli is a funky little Spanish-inspired laneway bar where jamon, sherry and hip hop rule
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Mondaze
Mondaze Flagstone
Mondaze in Flagstone specialises in loaded shakes with fantasy toppings served alongside juicy beef burgers and fries
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Jugar Eat Play Drink
Jugar West End
Jugar in West End is a stunning space the whole family can enjoy with top-notch fare & a purpose-built play space for kids
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Nutri Hitt Kitchen
Nutri Hitt Kitchen Albion
Nutri Hitt Kitchen is a guilt-free dining destination serving wholesome breakfast fare and delicious raw cakes & treats
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CJ's Secret Pasta Club
CJ's Secret Pasta Club West End
CJ's Pasta is a hole-in-the-wall 14-seat pasta bar tucked away in an old West End shop
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Via He Viet Street Foods
Via He Viet Street Foods, Fortitude Valley
Via He brings the fresh flavours of Vietnam to Fortitude Valley with authentic Vietnamese street food
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Fraser Island Escape
Fraser Island Escape

This amazing Flash Sale is a one-off chance to enjoy a back to nature adventure in world heritage-listed paradise for 50% off - for the next 14 days only!

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BOTANICAL CARDENS
Maleny Botanic Gardens
In a region that is well known for its natural beauty, this stunning property is yet another reason to visit the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
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Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens is a fantastic day out for all ages – and the best part is, it needn’t cost you a cent
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Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
Mt Tamborine Botanic Gardens, Eagle Heights
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens is a hidden treasure atop Mount Tamborine, that features a diverse range of native & exotic flora to enjoy
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KIDS
Movies In The Park
Enjoy a family night out for free at Manly’s monthly Movies in the Park
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Brisbane Tramway Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum
This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
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
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
Joyce Yang

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane
May 12
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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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