The Best New Experiences in Brisbane This Week

This post is presented by the All New Toyota Corolla Sedan.

There's plenty of fun to be had in this city each week, but there's only a small handful of truly fresh urban adventures to be had. We've partnered with Toyota to find the very best of these shiny-new experiences in Brisbane. Presented by the All New Toyota Corolla Sedan, these are our picks to put you on the road to a life of goodtimes. Now your only challenge is getting to them all.

This week is all about jaffle appreciation, rooftop hot tubbing, handling the heat and smashing art forms together.

Eat: Little Pawpaw

It can be hard being the younger sibling, especially when your older sister is so successful. This week the Venzin Group (owners of Pawpaw Cafe, Mons Ban Sabai, Picnic and Green Papaya) made the bold, unheard of move to open their fifth venture north of the river. Going where no southsider has ever gone before, Little Pawpaw’s first week has not been without rave reviews and we hear they are bringing back the jaffle. Enjoy the kitsch and vibrant interior while sipping your favourite Campos brew.

145 Kitchener Road, Kedron

Drink: Limes

Fortunately for us Queenslanders, it’s never too late in the year to celebrate a rooftop relaunch. Limes Hotel’s top deck was recently refurbished, and finally christened last weekend — with Olympic synchronised swimmers to seal the deal. Expect a relaxed space to kick back at the alfresco cinema, enjoy resort-style drinks and a Sunday afternoon barbecue, or stay up late for the midnight pool parties. Most notable to the reno are the two rooftop hot tubs. Pack your togs (or not) and head over for a dip.

142 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

See: Seen + Heard

GoMA is here to prove that pop culture isn’t all Andy Warhol and Simpsons references. The latest exhibition, Seen + Heard, is here for a good time, not for a long time, and draws on major artworks, installations and multiples from the gallery’s collection. The works address the intersections, clashes and marriages of pop culture, music, sound and visual art with pieces from sculptural sound pioneer Nam June Paik and musical, performance and sound installations to keep you ticking. See it and hear it until April 3.

Do: judge a chilli comp

Kettle and Tin is doing the honours by kicking off Brewsvegas’ with the first festival event, the Second Annual Chilli Cook Off. This Sunday contestants coming from various Brisbane restaurants will compete for the prestigious title of Chilli Master. If you think your tastebuds are ready to handle the heat, trot on over from 11am to help judge the People’s Choice award. And when the spice gets the better of you, Burleigh Brewing Co will have your back with a crafty cold one.