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Top Weekenders Mar 15-17

From epic Irish fests to french film festivals, comedy icons live, rocket launches & underground speakeasy parties, along with cool new eateries mangrove walks and garden cafes, 20+ top things to do in Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Historic Eagle Farm Racecourse will light up green for Paddyfest, Brisbane’s largest St Patrick's Day party
The AF French Film Festival will once again entertain, enchant and enthral film lovers at Brisbane's Palace Cinemas
Choirboys, one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, is performing live at St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly
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
Flames, Smoke & Noise rocket launch is blasting off this Sunday, March 24
Spend a luxurious Sunday sipping on champagne & dining on fine food at Westin Brisbane’s Champagne Long Lunch
MUST DO COMING UP
The musical genius returns to QPAC in November for an Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano
Tony Briggs’ acclaimed musical play The Sapphires is coming to the Brisbane stage at QUT Gardens Theatre on Mar 19-20
Following last year’s sell-out event, Brewed & Batched - Queenslander Edition returns to Treasury Brisbane this weekend
Why are we obsessed with Identity? Join British journalist, commentator and best-selling author Kenan Malik
One of the world's best mountain film festivals, Mountainfilm on Tour, returns to Brisbane on Tuesday, March 26
WHAT'S NEW
The chic Euro-style wine bar and restaurant occupies an historic Paddington building
Grumpy Madam is a hip, inner-city café perched on the corner of Evelyn and Byres Streets in Newstead
Streets Ahead Cafe is a spacious, undercover venue at Jindalee Home with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce
Dabang Coffee House is a charming café with a lovely, leafy outlook in Rochedale serving well-brewed Campos coffee and top-notch fare
The Talking Toucan is a super cute cafe in New Farm serving specialty coffee, crepes and all-day breakfast fare
WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Logan Regional Producers Market is a quaint, country market held on the first Sunday of each month at Logan Village
MANGROVE WALKS
At the Nudgee Creek tip of the sleepy little sea hamlet of Nudgee lies this mangrove wonderland which is far less frequented than the greater Boondall Wetlands across the creek
Lota Creek Boardwalk is an easy two-kilometre walking circuit, taking in a diverse array of bayside terrain
The Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk is a bewitching walk-upon-the-sea that meanders for 800m
KIDS
This year the AF French Film Festival has a fantastic line-up of movies perfect for families
A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul
Children age 3+ and their adults will be dazzled with this monster of show when it returns to Brisbane in December

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
ARC will bring one of the greatest rock albums of all time to life
A magnificent tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane
A magical summer experience set amongst the vineyards
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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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Take a virtual trip to Asia at Brisbane's Hologram Zoo
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