Top Weekenders May 3-6

From opera in the vineyards, luxury staycays and beach rock concerts to secret pasta clubs, gorgeous gardens and hot new rooftop and laneway bars, 20+ great things to do this long weekend:

WHAT'S ON

Opera In The Vineyard

Opera in the Vineyard at Ballandean is a rare special event that combines the magic of music and the spirit of giving

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Surfers Paradise LIVE

Surfers Paradise LIVE is an epic free four-day live music festival held on the iconic Surfers Paradise beach

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UQ Alumni Book Fair

The biennial UQ Alumni Book Fair is back with more than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, videos, DVDs

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I Heard it on the Radio

Protest in the air, a fresh voice on the airwaves; the first Indigenous radio station in a capital city began broadcasting in the 1990s

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Seafood Freshtival

The Star Gold Coast celebrates the best the ocean has to offer with Seafood Freshtival from April 18 to May 31

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Jeff Makin: Elizabeth’s Garden

One of Australia's greatest living landscape painters, Jeff Makin, returns to Brisbane with a series of new works

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Less with Andrew Sean Greer

Join Pulitzer Prize winning author, Andrew Sean Greer, for an evening of extraordinary insights

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Talking Ideas: Akala

Award-winning hip-hop artist, social entrepreneur and writer Akala is in Brisbane to discuss his bestselling debut

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MUST DO COMING UP

Dahlesque

Dahlesque is an unmissable music concert for kids and adults alike inspired by Roald Dahl's classic stories at QPAC

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Romiosini and Beyond

Romiosini and Beyond celebrates the greatest Greek composer, Mikis Theodorakis, with a rousing concert at QPAC

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Hampton Festival

Hampton Festival is a celebration of Southern Queensland country’s best food, wine, art and music

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Brisbane Canvas

Parts of Brisbane will be brought to life with eye-catching street art during May

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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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Herbie Hancock

The ever-innovative and hugely influential, living jazz legend Herbie Hancock is coming to Brisbane performing live on stage at QPAC

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Brisbane Art Design

BRISBANE ART DESIGN is a fabulous celebration of visual art and design to showcase the city’s creative talent

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Duck

Duck returns to the Cremorne Theatre for a quacking season this June, following its sell-out premiere at 2018 Out of the Box festival

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The Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gorden Tallis

The Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gordon Tallis, Regatta Hotel

Master the art of barbecue at the Regatta Hotel's Ultimate BBQ Masterclass with Gorden Tallis on Tuesday, May 7

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West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back for 3 days only, with 3,000+ pairs priced from just $20

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Katrivesis Signature Degustation Dinner

Signature Degustation Dinner, The Greek Club, Chef Dimitris Katrivesis

One of the most influential Greek chefs of his generation, Dimitris Katrivesis is coming to the Greek Club

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An Excellent Vintage Selection!

Treat Mum to the best vintage show in town this Mother's Day with iconic music from the roaring 20's to the fabulous 50's

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WHAT'S NEW

Fiume Bar

Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves

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Cake & Bake

Cake & Bake in Newstead is one of Brisbane's best artisan bakeries selling decadent cakes, scrumptious slices and more

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Alba Bar & Deli

Alba Bar & Deli is a funky little Spanish-inspired laneway bar where jamon, sherry and hip hop rule

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Mondaze

Mondaze in Flagstone specialises in loaded shakes with fantasy toppings served alongside juicy beef burgers and fries

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Jugar Eat Play Drink

Jugar in West End is a stunning space the whole family can enjoy with top-notch fare & a purpose-built play space for kids

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Nutri Hitt Kitchen

Nutri Hitt Kitchen is a guilt-free dining destination serving wholesome breakfast fare and delicious raw cakes & treats

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CJ's Secret Pasta Club

CJ's Pasta is a hole-in-the-wall 14-seat pasta bar tucked away in an old West End shop

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Via He Viet Street Foods

Via He brings the fresh flavours of Vietnam to Fortitude Valley with authentic Vietnamese street food

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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK

Fraser Island Escape

This amazing Flash Sale is a one-off chance to enjoy a back to nature adventure in world heritage-listed paradise for 50% off - for the next 14 days only!

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