This Weekend Feb 21-23

From enchanting ballet and a comedy festival for kids to new underground bars, Persian feasts and child friendly cafes, the best things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

What's On

Girls Day Out

Girls Day Out returns to heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse in March for a glamorous day out at the races

The Australian Ballet’s stunning interpretation of The Happy Prince makes its much-anticipated world premiere

Band of Brothers sees two sets of super-talented siblings teaming up for an evening of musical mastery

Check out The Project and triple j regular, Sam Taunton live at the Brisbane Comedy Festival – starting next Tue 25 Feb at Brisbane Powerhouse

Dogs of Brisbane are invited to attend this special silent doggie disco in the garden bar of Prohibition

Must Do Coming Up

Exposing Edith

Experience the beautiful ballads of Edith Piaf when the award-winning cabaret, Exposing Edith, comes to QPAC

Giggle and Hoot Live in Concert, Brisbane Powerhouse

Join Jimmy Giggle and his owl friends when they return to Brisbane in April with their sell-out live stage show

The critically-acclaimed production of American Song by Joanna Murray-Smith is coming to QUT Gardens Theatre

Comedy superstar Cal Wilson is heading to Brisbane to delight fans with her new stand-up show

The Triffid will play host to some of the hippest, sexiest beats on the planet

Celebrate the launch of UQ Art Museum’s 2020 creative program, Union, on Friday, February 28

How Cities Work is a fantastic, interactive family exhibition featuring a spectacular 2-metre-high cityscape

WHAT'S NEW

Sweethearts Cupcakes

This bespoke European style cupcake parlour inhabits the historic antique centre

Ling Ling's is a subterranean late night Asian bar and eatery in the basement of the old Sun newspaper building

A child- and dog-friendly local hotspot, serving up great food and perfectly brewed coffee

Taste of Saffron is a Persian and Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic cuisine in Stones Corner

Get your hands on some of Brisbane's juiciest ribs at this Valley BBQ bar

WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK

Foodies Guide to Ipswich

For the best eats in Ipswich, check out this list

WETLAND WALKS

Eagleby Wetlands

Eagleby Wetlands is home to a flourishing bird population, diverse walking trails and secluded picnic spots.

Creek and bush in Tinchi Tamba Wetlands in Bald Hills

Of the coastal wetlands fringing Brisbane this is arguably the most picturesque with its stunning location

mangroves and bay at low tide inside tabbil ban dhagan Nudgee beach

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

KIDS