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This Weekend May 26-28

From overwater gin & paint sessions, 4 day boat show, employment and make-up expos & free art exhibitions to a hot new Japanese tapas bar and Spanish-inspited wine bar , some top things to do this weekend around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Cork, Culinary & Colour
Will & Flow, Brisbane
Paint, sip and nibble in style at this special instalment of Treasury Brisbane's Cork, Culinary & Colour event series
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023
The greatest show afloat returns to Sanctuary Cove's Marine Village for four action-packed days of all things aquatic
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The Bigger Picture
Sachém, The Bigger Picture, QPAC
Poetry, film, orchestra and dance combine in this must-see performance by Sachém & Matt Hsu's Obsure Orchestra
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Careers & Employment Expo
Find career opportunities for all ages at Queensland's biggest careers and employment expo over two huge days
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Jazz on King St
King St Jazz Month
The iconic King St precinct comes to life with live jazz music in May, including a weekly lunchtime street parade!
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BrowzaCon 2023
BrowzaCon, Brisbane, beauty expo
Australia’s first dedicated permanent make-up and beauty convention is coming to Brisbane in May & you're invited
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Camerata - From My Homeland
Camerata - From My Homeland, QPAC
Evocative Australian music takes centre stage with Camerata's From My Homeland featuring didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton & violinist Véronique Serret
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Courage and Beauty
Courage & Beauty GOMA
The stunning collection features a great number of artworks that have never been publicly exhibited before
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Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
The multi award-winning star of French cinema raises the curtain at GOMA this autumn
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Ladbrokes Derby Day
Derby Day is the perfect day out for racing enthusiasts and fashionistas alike at historic Eagle Farm Racecourse
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North By North-West
North By North-West, Queensland Art Gallery
This vibrant exhibition features stunning new artworks & old favourites from QAG's Indigenous Australian art collection
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Children's Art Programs
Children's Art Programs QAGOMA
There’s endless adventure for kids and families at QAGOMA with these fantastic creative programs for young children
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Cinematic - Blockbusters & Beyond
Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Cinematic, QPAC
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s popular Cinematic concert returns to QPAC with a blockbuster line-up of movie music
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The Ground Beneath Us

Through improvised music, meditation and community discussion this festival provides a platform to share new music and fresh ideas around music and wellbeing

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MUST DO COMING UP
Abbey Medieval Festival
Abbey Medieval Festival
Abbey Medieval Festival is a unforgettable journey through 1000 years of history, set in the grounds of Abbeystowe
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great & small will be celebrated at this spectacular
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Julia Morris
Julia Morris, QPAC, Brisbane
Australia’s First Lady of Comedy, Julia Morris, makes her triumphant return to the stage with 2 live shows in Brisbane
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Festival of Horsepower
Festival of Horsepower
Get revved up for the annual Festival of Horsepower, an action-packed month long lineup of exciting events including
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Common Dissonance
Common Dissonance, QPAC
This beautifully choreographed First Nations work combines contemporary dance, circus & culture; coming to QPAC in June
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Glow in the Dark Mini Golf
Hundred Acre at St Lucia is lighting up with spectacularly illuminated Glow-In-the-Dark Mini Golf
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Ásgeir
Ásgeir, Brisbane Powerhouse
The renowned Icelandic singer-songwriter returns to Brisbane for his first performance in the city and Australia since 2018
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Luminous Lantern Parade
Luminous Lantern Parade
The iconic event returns to South Bank even brighter this year as Multicultural Australia celebrates 25 years
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New Perspectives
Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra is bringing large-scale chamber music at its finest to Brisbane City Hall
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The Wizard of Oz - In Concert
The Wizard of Oz, QPAC
Don't miss the captivating in-concert version of The Wizard of Oz when it comes to QPAC’s Concert Hall stage
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Garrick Ohlsson
Garrik Ohlsson
Don't miss the legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson when he performs at the Queensland Conservatorium
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The Sound Society
The Sound Society
The Sound Society returns to Roma St Parkland on Sunday, November 5 for a laid-back afternoon of free live music
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Southside Collective Market
Southside Collective Market
A brand-new, outdoor market is set to launch on Brisbane's southside in June, offering a variety of
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Riverland
Riverland Brisbane CBD
Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks
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WHAT'S NEW
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas Kin Kin
Mayan Farm Luxe Villas is a stunning property for tourists seeking isolation, space, and luxury
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Mista Boo Japanese Tapas Bar
Mista Boo Japanese Tapas Bar, Bulimba
Mista Boo brings a distinct fusion of Japanese flavours and tapas-style dining to Bulimba
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Ardo's Wine Bar
Ardo's Wine Bar Graceville
A charming San Sebastian-inspired wine bar in a fairylit garden courtyard setting
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Vega Cafe
Vega Cafe, Spring Hill
Vega is a fully vegan cafe in Spring Hill serving delicious brunch by day and Asian eats by night
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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
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
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
Joyce Yang

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane
May 12
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter
May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter
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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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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 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes
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This Weekend May 10-12
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
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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
Mother's Day Gifts

Rosalie Gourmet Market

This gourmet market is a one-stop shop for Mother's Day, with an array of gifts for mums from beautiful blooms & boutique chocolates to
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Rosalie Gourmet Market
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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