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This Weekend Jun 10-12

From ukulele and German lantern festivals to a 2 day Scottish horse spectacular, mega vegan market, and The Whitlams. Pete Murray and Alex Lloyd in an outdoor concert, some top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Spruke on the Square
Brisbane Ukelele Festival
Brisbane’s iconic King George Square will be filled with the happy sounds of ukuleles at this free event for all ages
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great and small will be celebrated
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Gluten Free Expo 2022
Gluten Free Expo 2022
Brisbane's Gluten Free Expo is not to be missed by those with coeliac disease & those who follow a gluten free lifestyle
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Laternenfest 2024
Laternenfest, Kangaroo Point 2
Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German with live music, food & a lantern parade
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Vintopia: Pretty in Pink
Cloudland
You’ll be tickled pink with these refreshing rosés that go easy on the palette at Cloudland's curated-wine tasting
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Queensland Vegan Markets
Queensland Vegan Markets
Queensland Vegan Markets are returning to Portside Wharf again this Saturday for a day of delicious plant-based eats
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Control
Observatory Theatre, Control
Don't miss Observatory Theatre's CONTROL - an epic sci-fi blockbuster brought to life on stage from June 9 to 11
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Melting Sunsets
Melting Sunsets
The one-off, one-day music festival features a stellar line-up of Australia’s favourite artists performing live on stage
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BrisStyle Christmas Handmade Market
Shop from a curated selection of Brisbane-based designers at Queensland Museum's Whale Mall
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The Great & Grand Rumpus
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
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Kids Collective
Kids Collective, South Bank Parklands
Kids Collective offers free, fun activities for children aged up to 5 years old every Thursday morning at South Bank
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MUST DO COMING UP
Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles
Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles, GOMA
The Soul Trembles is Chiharu Shiota's most comprehensive solo exhibition to date, now showing at GOMA until Oct 3
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Blanc de Blanc Encore
Blanc de Blanc Encore
The famous Spiegeltent has finally returned to Brisbane, with smash hit champagne-cabaret Blanc de Blanc Encore
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Enchanted Dinner - Truffle & Wine
Hillstone Truffle Dinner

Enjoy an intimate 5-course black truffle dinner with matching wines in the ambient surrounds of Hundred Acre Bar in the first of the Enchanted Dinner series

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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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Extra Ordinary Day
Extra Ordinary Day, State Library of Queensland
State Library celebrates its 120th birthday with heaps of free, fun activities and events for all ages on Saturday, June 18
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Carnival of the Animals
Circa, Carnival of the Animals, QPAC
Circa’s Carnival of the Animals returns to QPAC this school holiday with whimsical tales of the land and sea
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Savour: Gin Botanicals
Take a Friday night deep dive into the world of sublime cocktails at Cloudland's Savour Series pop-up
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Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
Join Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra and Italian Baroque violin virtuoso Davide Monti in concert
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Permutations
Permutations, Brisbane Powerhouse
Permutations is an immersive dance film installation where a multiple point-of-view story unfolds on massive screens
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Up, up and away! Discover the magic of ballooning with Floating Images, Brisbane’s closest hot air balloon flights
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WHAT'S NEW
Motorwagen
Motorwagen Restaurant, Brisbane
The sophisticated city restaurant and bar has just launched a sumptuous new Winter lunch menu
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Sushi Room
Sushi Room Fortitude Valley
This bespoke Japanese fine dining room occupies an exquisite minimalist architectural space in the base of The Calile Hotel
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Long Island Bar and Kitchen
Long Island, Victoria Park
Long Island is a stunning Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar overlooking Eprapah Creek in Victoria Point
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Driftwood Cafe by the Bay
Driftwood Cafe by the Bay, Victoria Point
Driftwood Cafe by the Bay is a delightful, dog-friendly cafe in Victoria Point offering delicious brunch & lunch fare
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GREEN BELT WALKS
Red Hill To Newmarket
Red Hill Newmarket Walk
This 6-7km return trail cuts a green swathe through the inner west and north, taking in wooded glades, parklands
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Creekside Park Walk
Creekside Park Kenmore
Creekside Park is at the heart of a pleasant and serene 1-hour green belt walk connecting the back streets of Kenmore to Brookfield, and one that is a bit of a local’s secret
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Mitchelton To Alderley
Cycling path next to rural filed in Alderley Brisbane
This path of approx 8km return has a surprisingly rural feel, twisting along Kedron Brook via old farmlands.
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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
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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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