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This Weekend May 6-8

Top Weekenders

Brisbane Writers Festival, mega shoe sale, twilight & flower markets, stunning street art festival and a host of Mother's Day ideas, plus a new seafood cafe - some of the top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Brisbane Writers Festival 2023
Brisbane Writers Festival 2023
The 60th anniversary Brisbane Writers Festival program offers a fantastic city wide celebration of more than 200 events
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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
What better way is there to enjoy a movie than under the stars at your local park on a warm Brisbane evening
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Reflections - A Reflection of Brisbane's Waterways
Reflections BCC Indigenous Art Program
The Indigenous Art Program transforms Brisbane's streets into a stunning exhibition of Aboriginal artworks
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West End Shoe Sale
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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Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn Elijah
Join the Queensland Choir in the majestic surrounds of Brisbane City Hall for Mendelssohn's Elijah
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The Ultimate ABBA Experience
The Ultimate ABBA Experience
Dig out those flares, lace up those platform boots and get ready to sing along to the smash hits of the pop phenomenon
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Rosé, Champagne & Caviar Pop-up
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Sample sparkling champagnes & blushing rosés with a fine selection of caviar in one of Brisbane's most glamorous
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Brisbane Street Art Festival
Brisbane Street Art Festival
Australia's largest Street Art Festival returns to Brisbane for 2022 with an epic line-up of live murals, art events & workshops
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Perfect World
Perfect World, Theatreroo
With great songs, thought-provoking drama & an amazing cast, this show is bound to make you laugh, sing and be moved
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Monty's
Monty's Pawnbrokers Fortitude Valley
Purveyors of Antiques, Fine Jewellery, Watches, Collectables & Art since 1856, Monty's have occupied their heritage-listed shop
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Monochrome
Monochrome, Mitchell Fine Art
Monochrome is a group exhibition of Contemporary and Aboriginal artworks highlighting the classic palette of black & white
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Sovereign Stories
Sovereign Stories SLQ
The rise of First Nations storytelling is celebrated with a fascinating showcase at State Library of Queensland
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Katie Noonan - Joni Mitchell's Blue
Katie Noonan, Blue, QPAC
Celebrated Queensland artist Katie Noonan will perform Joni Mitchell's iconic album Blue in commemoration of its 50th anniversary
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MOTHER'S DAY
Mother's Day Festival on the Farm
Mother's Day Paradise Country
Venture out of the city this Mother's Day for a day of live music, delicious food, cocktails and farm activities
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Mother's Day on the Green
Mother's Day on the Green
Victoria Park, Brisbane's splendid new parkland, is the perfect place to celebrate Mum this Mother's Day
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Mother's Day at Cloudland
Mother's Day Cloudland
Treat Mum to a day she'll always remember with one of the fabulous events at Brisbane's most glamorous multi-level venue
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Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch, Lennons Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Mother's Day with an indulgent brunch & champagne at Lennons Restaurant & Bar in Brisbane CBD
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Mother's Day 2023
Mother's Day 2022 Regatta Hotel
Brisbane's iconic Regatta Hotel has three top Mother's Day dining experiences to totally spoil your mum with this year
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Mother's Day
Brisbane Flower Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day this year with flowers from the Brisbane Flower Market and show your mum how blooming awesome she is
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Rosalie Gourmet Market
Rosalie Gourmet Market
From fine chocolates to beautiful blooms, plus a charming home wares section full of great gift ideas, Rosalie Gourmet Market has Mother's Day covered
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MUST DO COMING UP
Classic Rock Live
Classic Rock Live
An epic concert featuring the greatest rock anthems of all time is set to blast the roof off the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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2023 International Cake Show Australia
2023 International Cake Show Australia
The 2023 International Cake Show Australia is coming to the Brisbane Showgrounds for 3 massive, sweet-filled days
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Loop the Loop
Loop the Loop
Get set for musical mayhem when Gene Peterson takes on Adam Page in the most outrageous and hilarious concert nobody asked for!
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The Finders Keepers
The Finders Keepers, Brisbane Showgrounds
The Finders Keepers Market is a multi-day shopping event featuring independent art, design, food stalls and a bar!
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Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Enlist for this ultra-sparkling edition of Vintopia when Champagne Wars comes to Cloudland on Friday, December 15
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Mikis Theodorakis
Mikis Theodorakis
Don't miss this tribute to Greece’s greatest ever composer, Mikis Theodorakis, featuring his most powerful ballads & popular hits
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Brookfield Show 2023
Brookfield Show 2023
Brookfield Show is Brisbane’s biggest little country show celebrating the very best of regional and metro agriculture
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Sandeep Totlani: Brown Privilege
Sandeep Totlani
Brown Privilege hilariously traverses through comedian Sandeep Totlani's newfound Australian-Indian life
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023
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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Cooked
Cooked, QPAC
COOKED is a new work where First Nations young people are the ones asking the settlers of so-called Australia the questions
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The Time Travel Cafe
Time Travel Cafe Woolloongabba
A Midnight in Paris meets Doctor Who in this highly entertaining, time-travelling, immersive theatre experience
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The 13-Storey Treehouse
The 13-Storey Treehouse
Brisbane audiences have the chance to join Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton on their first ever adventure!
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Blanc at Hanworth
Blanc at Hanworth
Whitewash Hanworth House for an afternoon of French champagnes, a delicious 4-course lunch & live entertainment
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Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth
Experience Camerata's exceptional and innovative music-making in this joyous and heartfelt classical music concert
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WHAT'S NEW
NOTA Restaurant & Wine Bar
Nota Restaurant Wine Bar
The chic Euro-style wine bar and restaurant occupies an historic Paddington building
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Pippy Fish Cafe
Pippy Fish Cafe
Enjoy locally sourced, fresh seasonal seafood right on the doorstep of beautiful Moreton Bay
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The Nurso
The Nurso, Chandler
The Nurso is a funky garden centre and nursery with wall to wall grafitti, an on-site cafe and kids play space
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Mayfield Chocolates
Mayfield Chocolates, Paddington
One of Brisbane's most renowned chocolatiers has opened a new Mayfield Chocolates shop in Paddington
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QUARRY WALKS
Hemmant Quarry Reserve
Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Hemmant
Historical Hemmant Quarry Reserve is a pocket-sized slice of bush paradise, halfway between Brisbane CBD and Wynnum.
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Old Quarry
The Old Quarry Daisy Hill is
The Old Quarry in Daisy Hill is a hidden oasis, surrounded by a myriad of walking trails and mountain bike tracks
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Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve
Haig Street Quarry Reserve Ipswich
Haig Street Quarry Reserve is a former quarry that has been transformed into a tranquil bushland reserve, just 5 minutes from the centre of Ipswich and an easy drive off the Warrego Highway
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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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