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This Weekend Jan 28-30

From world class international ballet and luxury country escapes to new Transylvanian and vegan cafes and a revamped historic tea house, some top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON

BrisAsia Festival 2024

Brisbane's biggest cultural festival returns with a jam-packed program of 20+ unique experiences across 14 suburbs

Be transported to the Asia Pacific with this huge free program of features, documentaries, shorts, animations & more

Witness classical ballet at its best as the world's most renowned artists perform some of ballets most iconic repertoires

The Great & Grand Rumpus, State Library of Queensland

Imagine a world where one-eyed creatures can shoot laser beams and cows are taller than giraffes

MUST DO COMING UP

Joel Creasey - Basic AF

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his charmingly controversial new show to Brisbane

The sublime faux-French duo of Abby Dobson and Lara Goodridge, and their prodigiously talented band return to Brisbane

Camerata have re-imagined The Four Seasons for their first dazzling mainstage concert of the year

The surest way to win hearts this Valentine’s Day is to order flowers from the Brisbane Flower Market

Enjoy an egg-cellent night out with family & friends at Victoria Park’s Easter Movie Night with 2 free movie screenings

Les Miserables Redcliffe Entertainment Centre

Hailed as one of the “greatest musicals of all time”, the blockbuster sensation storms the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre

Get a traditional taste of Polynesian culture and food at this festival-style celebration for all ages

Queensland Theatre opens their 2022 season with Edward Albee’s electrifying masterpiece Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK

Devon Pixies Tea House

Devon Pixies is a quaint tea house residing in the old caretaker's cottage at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

WHAT'S NEW

Antica Pizzeria

The slick and stylish pizzeria/restaurant serves some of Brisbane's best pizzas and Italian fare

If You Say So is a cool coffee nook in St Lucia from the dynamic duo behind Paddington's bolt hole Blackout Coffee

The Taste of Transylvania is a tiny cottage in West End dishing up traditional Hungarian langos & authentic Romanian fare

A charming, children's book shop cafe has popped up in Paddington in the historic row of shops at Empire Revival

Dicki's is a plant-based cafe on a corner of Ascot's leafy Racecourse Rd, a sibling for its first vegan cafe in New Farm

LUXURY COUNTRY ESCAPES

Wander at The Overflow 1895

Snuggled into the landscape that hugs the Scenic Rim’s southern shore of Wyaralong Dam is the latest in sustainable tourism

A magnificent luxury retreat set on a picturesque 75 acre Wagyu and polo farm in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland

Spicers Hidden Vale, Grandchester, Spicers Resorts

Just an hour's drive from Brisbane is this ultra luxurious country retreat with sweeping mountain views

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane

May 10

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 returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day

May 12

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants

May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

A thrilling one-of-a-kind brunch experience

May 12

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

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

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

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

This Weekend May 3-6