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This Weekend Dec 4-6

From Xmas cabarets and markets and the return of Eat Street to hot new burger bars and al fresco Italian cafes, some of the best things to do this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Brisbane's favourite adults-only Christmas comedy is back - and this year, the Christmas tree won’t be the only thing getting lit!
Three-months on from swinging open the doors of their new West End location, Metro Arts presents its final theatre offering for 2020
Eat Street is a magical riverside foodie's paradise, dishing up delicious food, drinks, desserts and live entertainment
Escape the everyday and find the magic in Christmas at Eden Gardens, with workshops, garden games and Xmas lunch specials
Join in the fun and discover secret fantasy worlds of the everyday with this augmented reality art experience
Code Breakers: Women in Games is a new exhibition celebrating the achievements of women in the gaming sector
Get into the Christmas spirit in the historic city of Ipswich with heaps of fun festive events for all ages
Darwin-based artist Franck Gohier returns to Mitchell Fine Art with a new series of 1950's & 60's inspired artworks
A fantastic showcase of Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods
Wander down Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley to find Becoming, a new work by Brisbane Artist, Jacinta Giles
MUST DO COMING UP
Catch all the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol when the classic tale returns to QPAC this festive season
Get into the spirit of Christmas this year at the Saturday Fresh Market and the special twilight Festive Fresh Market
The majestic and much-loved production Magic Beach returns to Brisbane after a sell-out season in 2020
Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display and it's open to the public
Self-confessed fool Tommy Little will debut his new, hour-long stand-up show and nothing is off limits!
Ipswich's iconic Japanese gardens have been transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland
Come along to South Bank for a special Christmas edition of Opera Queensland's popular Sing! Sing! Sing!
The fairytale tradition of Christmas in Storyland was a Brisbane City Hall institution from the 1930s through to the mid 90s
WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Sanctuary Cove is the place to be in summer, with its many fantastic waterfront dining options
WHAT'S NEW
A tiny slice of Italy has popped up in Red Hill with the arrival of this charming al fresco cafe offering breakfast, lunch & sweets
The highly-anticipated Broken Hearts Burger Club has opened in Morningside, slinging homemade smashed burgers
Rosalie Gourmet Market is Brisbane’s one-stop shop for catering, from corporate events & cocktail parties to picnics
This cool coffee kiosk by day, cocktail bar by night can be found nestled in a leafy urban oasis underneath a rail bridge
Named after Hungary's favourite spice, Rosalie’s all day breakfast cafe Smoked Paprika is all about flavour and friendly service
FREE SWMMING POOLS
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library
Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day
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Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House
Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane
Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter
Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter
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