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This Weekend Feb 28-Mar 1

Comedy shows, a new Turkish rooftop bar, an underground escape room bar and the return of a beloved music hall are amongst 20+ top things to do this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Vivaldi's Venice
Vivaldi's Venice, QPAC
Visit Vivaldi’s Venice with internationally-celebrated French harpist Xavier de Maistre when he returns to QPAC
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Cal Wilson – Open Book
Comedy superstar Cal Wilson is heading to Brisbane to delight fans with her new stand-up show
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Frocking Hilarious
Frocking Hilarious, Brisbane Powerhouse
Join some of Australia's funniest female comedians for an afternoon of laughs at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Tattersall's HIT105 RnB Race Day

Head to Doomben Racecourse on Saturday for a day of non-stop racing and brilliant beats with  DJ Jamie Lee Fox and Soul Cutz

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Union
Union UQ Art Museum
Celebrate the launch of UQ Art Museum’s 2020 creative program, Union, on Friday, February 28
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How Cities Work
How Cities Work, Workshops Rail Museum
How Cities Work is a fantastic, interactive family exhibition featuring a spectacular 2-metre-high cityscape
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Brazilian Carnival
Brazilian Carnival
Eagle Lane is turning into Rio for a day with an epic Brazilian street carnival
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Mediterranean Summer
Mediterranean Summer
Darling & Co is serving up the full Mediterranean Summer experience, complete with citrus, seafood and bottomless fries
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Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
Visit the awe-inspiring Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries and delve deeper into Queensland’s military past
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MUST DO COMING UP
Exposing Edith
Exposing Edith, QPAC
Experience the beautiful ballads of Edith Piaf when the award-winning cabaret, Exposing Edith, comes to QPAC
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Ben Folds: The Symphonic Tour
Ben Folds: The Symphonic Tour, QPAC
Ben Folds will perform his best known works live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC on March 11 and 12
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Senior Moments 2
Senior Moments 2, QPAC
The smash hit Senior Moments returns to QPAC from March 4 to 8 with an hilarious sequel, Senior Moments 2
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Aerospace Experience Day 2024
Aerospace Experience Day 2024
Aviation High is hosting its annual Aerospace Experience Day with rocket launching, drone flying and much
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Picnic Train
Picnic Train Bundamba
All aboard the vintage picnic train for a Sunday jaunt from historic Swanbank
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WHAT'S NEW
Dirty Sultan
Dirty Sultan Fortitude Valley
This splendid Turkish-inspired rooftop bar has day beds, exotic cocktails and a secret shisha lounge
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Brisbane Art Deco Tours
Art Deco Tours
Discover Brisbane's rich history on an Art Deco Tour travelling in style with Roaring Twenties Vintage Cars
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Arcadium
Arcadium Spring Hill
An other-worldly immersive adventure land and bar located in the basement of historic Dods House
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That Wrap Place
That Wrap Place
That Wrap Place is a super cool little eatery, serving up an array of bright and healthy wraps, bowls, smoothies, juices and waffles
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Vend Cafe
VEND Cafe Virginia
A retro-cool, child- and dog-friendly cafe with onsite playground within VEND artisan marketplace
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Lefty's Music Hall
Seating booths, bar and hall inside Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall bar
Lefty's Music Hall is like a lavish honky tonk saloon meets bordello beamed up from the deep south of 19th century America
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The Cafe Kalina
Cafe Kalina Springfield
Cafe Kalina is a family and dog friendly cafe with stunning country views into a local nature corridor
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Yarrabilba Coffee Hub
Yarrabilba Coffee Hub is a laidback suburban eatery, perfect for coffee catch-ups, family breakfasts, or a Friday night feast
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
JAPANESE GARDEN WALKS
Nerima Gardens
Nerima Gardens

The picture perfect, self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park behind the historic caretakers cottage

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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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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
John Goss Reserve
John Goss Reserve Chermside West
This park offers something for the whole family with sports fields, a playground, picnic areas, dog parks and a fitness station
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Urban Xtreme
Urban Xtreme
Urban Xtreme is Brisbane's Number 1 indoor ski and adventure sports park, providing hours of fun for all ages
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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
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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