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This Weekend Jun 9-11

From a spectacular lantern parade, mega tattoo expo, Monet exhibition, Pride cruise and gin cocktail tasting to a glamorous old world bar and a new Latin American laneway bar eatery, the top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
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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Australian Tattoo Expo
Australian Tattoo Expo, Brisbane
Get tattooed, learn about different tattoo styles, histories, trends, techniques & more at this world-leading event in June
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Pride Month Cruise
Pride Month Cruise Brisbane
Set sail for night of celebration and love on the Brisbane River with the fabulous Pride Month Celebration cruise
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The Lost Thing
The Lost Thing QPAC
Shaun Tan's beloved children's book, The Lost Thing, is coming to life as a magical concert experience
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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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Dirty Dancing plus Hits of the 1980’s
Dirty Dancing
Relive the movie and music of one of the most memorable films of the past 30+ years on the big screen
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Sundaze at Will & Flow
Sundaze at Will & Flow
Bask in the glorious winter afternoon sunshine on Sundays at this overwater bar with grazing platters and teapots of gin
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White China
Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production invites generations of Queenslanders to reflect on what binds us
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Stay In Style
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Stay In Style at the 5-star Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast and enjoy over $200 in luxurious extras
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Matthew Cheyne - Keep Off The Grass
Matthew Cheyne, Mitchell Fine Art
An Opening Night for Matthew Cheyne's new exhibition will be held this Friday, June 9 with the artist in attendance
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The Star Stradbroke Day
The Star Stradbroke Season ends with a spectacular grand finale at Eagle Farm, including fabulous food, drink and
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High Tea at The Lab
High Tea at The Lab Treasury Brisbane
Discover the height of High Tea at The Lab with an indulgent afternoon of sweet and savoury treats & champagne
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Meet the Artists
Meet the Artists SLQ
Gain a unique insight into the life and work of contemporary Australian artists at State Library of Queensland
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The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass
The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich
Purchase an annual pass to the landmark museum and enjoy 12 months of unlimited entry plus fantastic benefits!
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Monet in Paris
Monet in Paris Brisbane
This all-new multi-sensory experience celebration the world's most renowned impressionists makes its global debut in Brisbane
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MUST DO COMING UP
RACQ MotorFest 2024
Start your engines, the ultimate car lover's day out, RACQ MotorFest is back and bigger than ever in June
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah
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The Made Local Market
The Made Local Market, Brisbane Showgrounds
Shop and support local with over 120 makers, artists and designers under the one roof over two huge days
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Homeland – Festival of Tibet
Festival of Tibet, Brisbane Powerhouse
Join the democratically-elected political leader of the Tibetan people, the Honourable Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in conversation
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Cheers to Cheese
Cheers to Cheese Cloudland
A perfectly paired cheese and wine tasting in the glamorous surrounds of Cloudland
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Park Vibes
Park Vibes
Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day for a fantastic afternoon of free live music, delicious food, and
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Break- Metro Arts
Break- Metro Arts

Ceci has travelled the world as a professional acrobat and tells her story in this mashup of dance, theatre, circus and intense humanity

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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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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
La Belle Vie Bistro
La Belle Vie Bistro, Bardon
A traditional slice of France can be found atop an inner westside hill with sweeping views
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WHAT'S NEW
Deer Duck Bar
Deer Duck Bar Auchenflower
This glamorous bar is like a plush old world lounge in an English manor that has been beamed up onto Milton Rd
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Functions at Ovolo The Valley
Ovolo The Valley
Ovolo The Valley is offering 10% back to pimp up your event or for a recovery staycation, for events booked before 31 July
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Viva La Cali
Viva La Cali Fortitude Valley
A funky bar and dining oasis bringing a delectable taste of Latin America to the rear of California Lane
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Loui Belle
Loui Belle Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley's go-to for Louisiana southern fried chicken and other faves from Texas and the south
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

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

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
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
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
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
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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
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega 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
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
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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