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Top Weekenders Mar 8-10

From craft beer and cider festivals to wine and cheese nights, movies in the gardens, antique tea rooms, Polynesian breakfasts and beach day trips, here's 20+ ways to make this weekend a top one:

WHAT'S ON
Beer InCider Experience
Beer InCider Experience, Brisbane Showgrounds
The epic craft beer, cider and music festival returns to Brisbane Showgrounds for 2 fun-filled days this weekend
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Blue Planet II
Blue Planet II
All readers can enjoy a 30% discount off tickets to see this jaw-dropping show narrated live by British icon Joanna Lumley
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New World, Old Friends
New World. Old Friends, Brisbane City Hall, classical music concert
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra will perform two of the greatest works of the late 19th century at Brisbane City Hall
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Mel Buttle - Live
Mel Buttle
With 3 sold-out Brisbane Comedy Festival shows already, Mel is hitting the Fortitude Music Hall for a final show on May 13
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Wine & Cheese - Australian Edition
Wine & Cheese, Treasury Brisbane
Treasury Brisbane’s popular Wine & Cheese series returns with an enchanted evening showcasing Australian winemakers
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The Mind Body Spirit Festival
The Mind Body Spirit Festival, BCEC
The MindBodySpirit Festival is Australia's largest health, wellbeing and spirituality event
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Queensland Women's Week
Womens Week Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol is celebrating the women of Queensland - past, present and future
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Palm Island and Our People
Palm Island and Our People, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane
Palm Island & Our People is a fascinating exhibition now showing at the State Library of Queensland
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MUST DO COMING UP
Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons Playhouse QPAC
Dangerous Liaisons is a hedonistic tale of love, virtue and humanity, reimagined into a dramatic new ballet
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St Patrick's Day
South Bank St Patricks Day
Brisbane is in for a treat to be sure this St Patrick’s Day with a spectacular celebration of Irish-themed fun at South Bank
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AF French Film Festival
AF French Film Festival, The Sisters Brothers
The AF French Film Festival will once again entertain, enchant and enthral film lovers at Brisbane's Palace Cinemas
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Autumn Retreat 2019
McGregor Autumn Retreat
Join the McGregor crew at their Autumn Retreat 2019 for a splendid weekend of creativity, fine food, wine and music in historic Stanthorpe
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Flames, Smoke and Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise
Flames, Smoke & Noise rocket launch is blasting off this Sunday, March 24
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Tom Ballard
Tom Ballard

Tom doesn’t have a real job any more. Please come and give him some of your hard-earned money in exchange for the product of laughter

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WHAT'S NEW
Spec Ops Paintball
Spec Ops Paintball
Spec Ops Paintball is Australia’s only immersive combat experience run by an Australian Special Forces Veteran
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Goldfinch
Goldfinch Brisbane
Goldfinch is a stunning glasshouse restaurant and bar annexed to the Pullman Hotel in Brisbane CBD
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That Antique Shop
That Antique Shop & Little Teahouse
This charming antique shop and teahouse serves delicious treats in a setting of old world charm.
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Wing Fix
Wing Fix, Morningside
Wing Fix is where you'll find finger-lickin' American-style chicken wings & flame-grilled burgers
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Umu Kitchen
Umu Kitchen. Tarragindi, Brisbane cafe
Umu Kitchen is a charming, child-friendly and dog-friendly café found in the lovely, leafy suburb of Tarragindi
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Maniatis Market Greek Dining
Maniatis Market Greek Dining
Maniatis Market Greek Dining offers authentic Greek cuisine from the Peloponnese Region of Greece
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Moment Biscuits
Moment Biscuits Brighton
Moment Biscuits is a quaint little cafe/bakery by Brighton Beach selling hand decorated Dutch-style biscuits
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Blue Tongue Pantry
Bluetongue Cafe Thorneside
Blue Tongue Pantry is a charming bayside spot to enjoy brunch or lunch while supporting a worthy cause
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Anstead Bushland Reserve
Anstead Bushland Reserve
Anstead Bushland Reserve features walking/recreational tracks, lookouts and access to the old Sugars Quarry
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Escape to Mackay
Escape to Mackay
Mackay is the perfect escape for a mini-break, with its mild climate, picture perfect scenery and many attractions for all ages
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DAY TRIPS
Day Tripping at Tugun
Southern Gold Coast, Tugun
With a small-village vibe, friendly locals, hidden gems and the beach, Tugun is a slice of paradise
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Day Tripping In Coolangatta
Day Tripping in Coolangatta
Coolangatta's world-class beaches, relaxed lifestyle, vibrant surf culture and foodie scene make this a must-do destination
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Day Tripping at Kirra
Southern Gold Coast Kirra
With iconic surf breaks, a relaxed seaside lifestyle & small village vibes, Kirra on the Southern Gold Coast makes for a great day trip
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KIDS
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo QUT Gardens Theatre
Children age 3+ and their adults will be dazzled with this monster of show when it returns to Brisbane in December
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Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema Mt Coot-tha
Sunset Cinema returns to Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens for 2019 - the perfect night out for couples, friends and families
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Golf Central BNE
Golf Central BNE
Hit the greens instead of the screens these school holidays at this state-of-the-art golf complex, conveniently located at
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Dawn French

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
May 17
ARC, Australian Rock Collective

Led Zeppelin IV Live

ARC will bring one of the greatest rock albums of all time to life
Jun 15
Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

A magnificent tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Jun 22-30
Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane
Jul 11
Twilight in the Vineyard

Twilight in the Vines

A magical summer experience set amongst the vineyards
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HOT PROPERTY

For Sale

Graphic House is pure inner city luxury, a stunning residence set high on Paddington hill only 3.5km from the CBD with panoramic 270° views stretching from the city to the Scenic Rim and Mt Coot-tha
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Park Play
Take a virtual trip to Asia at Brisbane's Hologram Zoo
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