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Top Weekenders Aug 30-Sep 1

From laneway cake festivals, romantic ballets & piano battles to great Father's Day outings, secret sushi haunts & new Asian dessert bars, here's 20 top weekend ideas:

WHAT'S ON
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, Queensland Ballet, QPAC
The greatest love story of all time is coming to QPAC when the Queensland Ballet perform Romeo & Juliet
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Bakery Lane Bake Off
Bakery Lane Bake Off
The Bakery Lane Bake Off is Brisbane's first mini cake festival, taking place in the Valley's iconic Bakery Lane
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Camerata - Sisters
Camerata, Sisters, QPAC
Camerata, Qld's Chamber Orchestra returns to QPAC on Thursday, August 29 for an unmissable concert
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Piano Battle
Piano Battle, Brisbane City Hall
Don't miss the Australian premiere of Piano Battle, a musical duel between two internationally-acclaimed pianists
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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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FATHER'S DAY
Father's Day Fun
Father's Day Fun, Golf Central BNE
Treat Dad to some Father's Day fun at Golf Central BNE on September 1 with mini-golf, fantastic food and more
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Father's Day
Father's Day at Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Brisbane’s iconic Regatta Hotel is hosting a very special Father’s Day on Sunday, September 1
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Boaters And Beers
Boaters and Beers 2018 Newstead House
For a uniquely Brisbane Father's Day idea, take Dad along to Brisbane's oldest residence for a day of beer, food trucks & music
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Father's Day
Father's Day Walkabout Creek
Escape to the bush this Father's Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek
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MUST DO COMING UP
Muriel's Wedding the Musical
Muriel's Wedding
New seats have been added for the award-winning Muriel's Wedding the Musical opening at QPAC this weekend
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Hitler's Daughter
Hitler's Daughter, QUT Gardens Theatre
Hitler's Daughter is a​​​​​​ Helpmann Award-winning stage adaptation playing at QUT Gardens Theatre in September
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Spot - Live on Stage
Spot Live on Stage QUT Gardens
Spot is one of the most loved and recognisable dogs in the world and now you can see him live on stage
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Brisbane Festival Family
Brisbane Festival 2020
The 2020 Brisbane Festival program is jam-packed with fun for the smallest festival fans and their families
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Brisbane Eco Expo
Brisbane Eco Expo
Australia’s largest sustainability expo – Eco Expo – is coming to the Brisbane Showgrounds for 3 days
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Brewed And Batched - American Edition
Brewed & Batched - American Edition, Treasury Brisbane
Enjoy the very best from The States including food, renowned rums, boutique brews and iconic guest speakers
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Brat Kids Carnival
Brat Kids Carnival, Brisbane Festival, QPAC
Brisbane Festival favourites, Briefs, are bringing Brat Kids Carnival to QPAC's Playhouse on September 14 and 15
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MELT Vinyl: Colour By Numbers
MELT Vinyl: Colour by Numbers
Colour by Numbers, the landmark second album of '80's supergroup Culture Club, is celebrated at MELT Vinyl
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Theatre Republic
Theatre Republic, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane Festival
Theatre Republic is Brisbane Festival’s home of fiercely independent theatre bringing 17 adventurous shows
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Regatta Barbecue Fest
Regatta BBQ Festival, Regatta Hotel, Brisbane
Regatta Hotel’s back laneway is set to sizzle as Regatta Barbecue Fest fires up across the weekend
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A Champagne Night with Laurent Perrier
A Champagne Night Eden's Table
Join one of the world’s most esteemed Champagne houses, Laurent Perrier for a delectable menu paired with champagne
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LISA ONO "The Queen of Bossa Nova"
Lisa ONO
Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova queen, Lisa Ono, is bringing her warm smile and beautiful music back to Brisbane
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The Next Step
The Next Step Live on Stage, Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
The Next Step Live on Stage is coming to Brisbane for one show only on Tuesday, September 24 at Fortitude Music Hall
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SeptemBEER
SeptemBEER

Experience a month-long celebration of SeptemBEER at Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane with special offers, exciting events, and an awesome selection of local craft beer

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WHAT'S NEW
Caneca Espresso & Bar
Caneca Espresso & Bar, New Farm
Caneca Espresso & Bar is a South American inspired cafe and tapas bar in New Farm
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Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot
Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot, Brisbane, Fudo Dori
Amai Kawaii Dessert Depot is a cute little Japanese creperie and dessert parlour found inside FudoDori in the city
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Hako Sushi Bar
Hako Sushi Eight Mile Plains
Hako Sushi Bar is a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in a southside business park
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Helen's Kitchen - Vietnamese Homestyle
Helens Kitchen Beenleigh
This little budget eatery is found in the heart of Beenleigh, dishing up homestyle Vietnamese cuisine
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
City of Logan's Best Bars
White House of Waterford
City of Logan is home to seven secret boutique, tapas, wine and craft beer bars and an iconic rum distillery
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SPRING GARDEN WALKS
Roma Street Parkland
This subtropical wonderland, the largest of its kind in the world, sprang to life in 2001 on the site of the former Roma St railway goods yards
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City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, CBD
Hugging the river, these splendid gardens have had a continuous horticultural history for 150+ years and are
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Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Japanese gardens inside Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Toowong
It’s possible to happily pass an hour or a day within the 56-hectare subtropical expanse that is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
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KIDS
Grandchester Model Steam Railway
Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway
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Best Short Walks
Logans Lookout Mount French
Mount French, with its easy walks, beautiful scenery and stunning lookouts is a perfect spot for a family outing
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Chambers Flat
Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm
The time is ripe for strawberry picking with some of the juiciest, sweetest strawberries found just forty minutes from Brisbane
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter
May 12
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Archie Brothers
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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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