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This Weekend Aug 19-21

From a mega bayside food & wine  festival, big band cabaret and an historic village tour to riverside vegan markets, some top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2023
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2023
Tantalise your tastebuds at SEQ's biggest food festival, winding along Woody Point’s foreshore with views across Moreton Bay
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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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Villages of Brisbane - Sandgate
Villages of Brisbane
The exciting new Brisbane Open House event offers visitors the chance to explore the charming historic bayside village
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Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show
Big Band Cabaret Cloudland
Enjoy an evening of love, laughter & lavish entertainment at this special Valentine’s Day edition of Big Band Cabaret
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The QUBE Effect Live
The QUBE Effect Live
Enjoy a free live music concert as Brisbane City Council’s The QUBE Effect finalists take to the Tivoli stage on Sunday
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Geoffrey Robertson QC: It’s No Longer Hypothetical
Geoffrey Robertson QC, QPAC, Brisbane
Join Geoffrey Robertson QC for a fascinating evening as he discusses Australian & global politics, fake news, the royal family and
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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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Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Adapted from the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, this show will enchant young audiences
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Winter Long Lunch
Winter Long Lunch
Make the most of these last winter weekends with your favourite people, delectable food and exceptional views
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Baby Boomer
Baby Boomer, Theatreroo, The Basement
Set in the 1950s and 60s, Theatreroo's highly acclaimed Baby Boomer is a powerful little musical - now playing
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Tony Hoang - Break Free
Break Free, Tony Hoang
Hear the confronting tale of renowned ex-gang member Tony Hoang as he shares his story of hope and redemption
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - People's Choice
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - People's Choice
It’s time Brisbane, to jump online & vote for your fave photo in the city's annual People’s Choice Photographic Awards
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Brisbane Flower Market
Brisbane Flower Market
An oasis amidst industrial Rocklea, Brisbane Flower Market is the go-to location for Brisbane’s florists and flower fanatics
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Artist in Residence: Anita Holtsclaw
Museum of Brisbane, Artist in Residence: Anita Holtsclaw
MoB visitors can speak to the Artist in Residence about her practice and participate in a shared drawing activity
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MUST DO COMING UP
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins QPAC
This magical stage adaptation of the wonderful stories by Queensland-born author PL Travers has landed in Brisbane
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Festival of Food & Wine
TCOF Food & Wine Festival
Festival of Food & Wine is a 3-day feast of food, wine and live music featuring an iconic music line-up over the weekend
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Queen Street Mall 40th Birthday Street Party
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
Queen Street Mall is celebrating its 40th birthday with a big street party this Friday - and you're all invited!
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Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
Since opening at the Old Vic in London, Girl From The North Country has taken the theatrical world by storm
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Spring Guided Tours
Guided Tours Roma Street Parkland
Spring is the perfect time to get up close and personal with Roma Street Parkland with a guided tour
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Quandamooka Festival
Quandamooka Festival
With 3 days full of exciting activities and 2 evening concerts, Quandamooka Festival has something for everyone
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Slava's Snowshow
Slava's Snowshow, QPAC, Brisbane
The forecast is for snow this summer when Slava's Snowshow returns to QPAC for a limited season, from January 11
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Government House Open Day
Government House Open Day
The Government House Estate will be open to the public in recognition of the accession of King Charles III
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The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
The captivating sequel to beloved children's tale The Gruffalo comes to life on stage in a magical musical adaptation
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Holding Achilles
Holding Achilles, QPAC
An epic myth, daring aerial work, exquisite puppetry & music royalty collide in the world premiere of Holding Achilles
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Cork, Culinary & Colour
Cork, Culinary & Colour, Treasury Brisbane
Sip and paint in style at Treasury Hotel's open-air courtyard with a refreshing glass of rosé in hand, inspired by
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Tiddas
Tiddas, La Boite Theatre
A story about unconditional friendship, women supporting women, sisterhood, and the beauty of living in Brisbane
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2023
Toowoomba’s iconic carnival is back for 30 flower-filled days in September
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Fourteen
Fourteen Cremorne Theatre QPAC
The inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland has been transformed into a powerful must-see theatre production
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Take Me to Paris with Pauline Maudy
Pauline Maudy
Pauline effortlessly channels the greats in French and English, transporting audiences from Parisian alleyways to NY jazz bars
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Global Fusion - Spain to Mexico
Global Fusion
Experience an evening of music, food & dance as you journey from Spain to Mexico at this special event on Saturday
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
The Walrus Club
The Walrus Club Toowong
Having undergone a stunning refurbishment after the 2022 floods, the underground speakeasy bar is open
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WHAT'S NEW
Garni Kitchen & Bar
Garni Kitchen & Bar Paddington
A convivial bar and eatery serving up delicious gastropub style dishes from a leafy terrace in Paddington
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Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda
Hanlon Park/ Bur'uda, Stones Corner
An inner-city concrete jungle has been transformed into a vibrant urban oasis with the rejuvenation of Hanlon Park
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Lune Croissanterie
Lune Croissanterie is a hole-in-the-wall artisan bakery located in Brisbane's oldest laneway
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Billy's Backyard BBQ
Billy's Backyard BBQ dishes up the best Texas-style low n' slow barbecue in the Redlands
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Bake It Bakery & Cafe
Bake It Bakery & Cafe, Underwood
This hidden gem on Brisbane's southside offers an array of sweet & savoury pastries, cream-filled doughnuts, and yummy brunch fare
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
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
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
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