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Top Weekenders Jul 19-21

From jazz in yarn-bombed country towns, fire and ice and music festivals to new French rooftop bars, heritage-listed restaurants, cool new cafes and historic walks, 25+ top things to do this weekend in Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Jumpers & Jazz in July
Jumpers & Jazz 2023
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts and live jazz music
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My Urrwai
My Urrwai
My Urrwai is a unique and intimate show created by Ghenoa Gela, Torres Strait mainlander and walking political statement
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Noosa Alive!
Noosa Alive!
NOOSA alive! is a fantastic 10-day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts and cuisine
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My Brilliant Divorce
My Brilliant Divorce, QUT Gardens Theatre
My Brilliant Divorce is a witty, one-women play about divorce; made famous by Dawn French on a West End stage
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Explore Brisbane's Backyards
There's no better time to get out and explore Brisbane’s backyards than during these gorgeous mild winter days
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World Press Photo Exhibition
World Press Photo Exhibition
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with the best pictures of the past year
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Obsessed: Compelled to make
Obsessed: Compelled to make
Obsessed: Compelled to make is a fascinating exhibition at The Workshops Rail Museum on display until Aug 4
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Triple M Rocks Tattersall's Race Day
Tattersalls Triple M Race Day
Triple M Rocks Tattersall's Race Day with live rock band Living in the 70s and a host of other entertainment
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Maps and Journeys
Southern Cross Soloists
Take advantage of a special offer for Maps and Journeys – Navigating by the Sky and purchase tickets for just $50*!
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Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner
 Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner, Brisbane Marriott
Celebrate the best of Queensland on a plate at Brisbane Marriott's Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner on July 18
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Plantation Voices
Plantation Voices
This fascinating exhibition explores the history of the Australian South Sea Islanders who were tricked, kidnapped and enslaved
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Journey to the Granite Belt
Journey to the Granite Belt

Take a journey to Queensland’s Granite Belt with local favourites, La Petite Mort. Taste a delicious 4-course dinner perfectly paired with a selection of La Petite Mort’s finest wines and learn about the history and origin of the food and wine

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MUST DO COMING UP
The Lanes Coffee Festival
The Lanes Coffee Festival, Fortitude Valley
Coffee aficionados won't want to miss The Lanes Coffee Festival when it comes to Fortitude Valley this Saturday
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Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts, La Boite
La Boite and shake and stir have teamed up to bring Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts to Brisbane this winter
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Brisbane BBQ Festival
Brisbane BBQ Festival
The Brisbane BBQ Festival is an epic 2-day celebration of music, meat and fire at Brisbane Showgrounds
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Ultimate Queen Celebration
Ultimate Queen Celebration, The Tivoli
The Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel returns to Brisbane for one night only at The Tivoli
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Sunsets by Sanctuary Cove
Sunsets by Sanctuary Cove
Sunsets by Sanctuary Cove is a fantastic 2-day festival celebrating fine food, wine, beer and live music
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Unlearning
Unlearning UQ Art Museum
‘Unlearning’ brings together new and recent artworks, commissions, collection exhibitions, artists and creative thinkers
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Piano Battle
Piano Battle, Brisbane City Hall
Don't miss the Piano Battle Winter season special offer of 15% discount to see this amazing performance
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Teddy Bears' Picnic Raceday
Teddy Bears' Picnic Raceday, Eagle Farm
Teddy Bears' Picnic at the Races returns to Eagle Farm this Saturday with heaps of fun, free activities for children
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Tommy and Kevin Live
Tommy and Kevin Live
Don’t miss this world-first live event when two of the best adventure climbers in the world come to QPAC
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Beer Degustation Dinner
Celebrate Queensland's local produce and craft beer with a 5 course Beer Degustation Dinner at Four Points By Sheraton
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Oktoberfest Brisbane 2019
Oktoberfest Brisbane

Oktoberfest Brisbane is coming back to the Brisbane Showgrounds this Oktober! Don’t delay and BOOK your tickets NOW to save over 20% off gate prices during the Early Bird sale. Don’t delay, Early Bird finishes 31 July! Book now!

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What's New
Phat Boy
Phat Boy Brisbane
Phat Boy has re-opened, serving all your favourite Thai dishes along with unique interactive dining experiences
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Foresters Restaurant & Bar
Foresters Restaurant & Bar Fortitude Valley
Foresters Restaurant and Bar in Fortitude Valley is the epitome of elegance; a Modern Australian all-day eatery
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Maria Caribbean Kitchen
Maria Caribbean Kitchen, Toowong
Maria Caribbean Kitchen is a taste of sunshine bringing authentic flavours of the Caribbean to Toowong
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Hop _ Space
Hop _ Space Tapas Bar, Springwood
Hop_Space is a funky craft beer and tapas bar found tucked away off a service road in Springwood
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Superfly Pizza
Superfly Pizza, Woolloongabba
This funky pizzeria is tucked away in a hidden laneway in the heart of Woolloongabba
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Blackout Coffee
Blackout Coffee Crestmead
Blackout Coffee is a funky cafe renowned for its excellent espresso and delicious grazing boxes
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Botanical Lab
Botanical Lab, Fortitude Valley
Botanical Lab is a unique gift and tea shop in the Valley where delicious bubble teas are served in glass beakers
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The Cuzzy's Cafe & Bar
The Cuzzy'z Kitchen, Zillmere
The Cuzzy's Cafe & Bar serve classic Kiwi-style meals featuring all the authentic flavours of New Zealand
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Bishnu's Himalayan Kitchen
Bishnu's Himalayan Kitchen brings all the colours and flavours of Nepal and India to Stafford Heights
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Best Cafes in Logan
Laneway Green
From cool Melbourne laneway style cafes to coffee roasteries and dessert cafes, Logan's cafe society is booming
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HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKS
East Brisbane
Brisbane River and city views along footpath in Mowbray Park East Brisbane.
This walk around East Brisbane, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, reveals quaint churches, elegant parks, stately Victorian villas and a hidden creek life
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Teneriffe Walk
Teneriffe Boardwalk and Brisbane River at sunrise.
One of Brisbane’s best urban walks for its variety – secluded bush, city vistas, river boardwalk, bars and cafes – and the unique ambience of Teneriffe’s leafy streets
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Highgate Hill Walk
A two hour ramble through the labyrinth of Highgate Hill’s historical streets, taking in the river, hidden parks, grand 19th century villas
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KIDS
The Young King
The Young King, QPAC
Oscar Wilde’s The Young King comes to life on stage with a must-see piece of immersive theatre at QPAC until July 27
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The Little Green Road to Fairyland
The Little Green Road to Fairyland, QPAC
The Little Green Road to Fairyland is a magical fairy tale for the littlest lovers of dance and music at QPAC
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Themed Kids Parks
Pirate Ship Park Flagstone
Across Brisbane and its surrounds, there are hundreds of kids parks and playgrounds, many with imaginative and inspirational themes.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
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
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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, 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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