The Brisbane Summer Guide 2015/16

It’s that time of year again, when the rising mercury sends us outdoors en masse, pumping our concrete playground with an energy of revelry and renewal.
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Published on January 13, 2016
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    The Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane You Can Swim Under

    Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to. Go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.

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    The Ten Best Unconventional Dates in Brisbane

    Don't just 'grab a drink'. Be adventurous on your next date night out in Brisbane.

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    The Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

    Wait till the weather is just right, then fill your esky with cold beer, natural wine and an oversupply of snacks and get picnicking.

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    Brisbane Is Finally Getting Its Own Crab Shack

    Whether you're down with crabs of the blue swimmer, spanner or Alaskan king variety.

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    Vibes on a Summer's Day

    Saturday, January 23, 2016

    The Triffid, Newstead

    Ain't no party like a Triffid party.

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    The Ten Best Movies of 2015

    This year at the movies was about more than Star Wars.

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    Concrete Playground's 2015-16 Summer Reading List

    Ten books to get stuck into by the pool, the beach or on the couch with an Icy Pole in hand.

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    Vai Niu Wai Niu Coconut Water

    Friday, November 27, 2015 - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

    The Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture

    No, this exhibition isn't concerned with the popular drink.

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    Joy

    Saturday, December 26, 2015 - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Jennifer Lawrence shines in a film that's both authentic and fanciful.

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    Suffragette

    Saturday, December 26, 2015 - Wednesday, February 10, 2016

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    A stirring if somewhat conventional tale about the fight for women's suffrage.

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    The Ten Best Places to See Wildlife in Australia

    Go forth and make friends with adorable animals.

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    Eight Beach Accessories for the Ultimate Summer Day Out

    Next-level beach days come with extravagant towels, everlasting phone battery and the best inflatables.

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    Ten Films You Need to See in 2016

    Get excited — a whole new year of cinema awaits.

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    Take a Little Staycation in Brisbane with Jarryd James

    The ARIA winner crafts a mini-holiday for you in his (and our) hometown.

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    The Red Hill Markets Are Closing (But Hopefully Not for Good)

    Get your inner-west shopping in while you can.

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    The Ten Best Movies Hardly Anyone Saw in 2015

    Do yourself a favour and add these to your must-see movie list.

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    The Five Best Places to Go Horse Riding Near Brisbane

    Now's the time to live out your Saddle Club fantasies.

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    Moonlight Cinema 2015-16

    Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Sunday, March 6, 2016

    New Farm Park, New Farm

    Start designating who'll bring the hummus and who's on wine.

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    Alquimia Is Brisbane's Classy New Tequila Bar

    With more than 80 different tequilas to add lemon and salt to.

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    Ten of the Best Burger Joints in Brisbane

    Because if it's one thing this city has, it's burgers.

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    The Catchment Brewing Co. Is West End's Newest Craft Beer Bar

    And they'll start brewing their own beer on-site soon.

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    Indoor Skydiving is Coming to the Gold Coast

    The thrill of skydiving without the fear of hitting the ground.

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    Brisbane's Riverside Markets Have a New Home

    Brisbane's market mainstay is moving from the pier to the gardens.

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    The Bulimba Barracks Are About to Become Brisbane's New Riverfront Hang Spot

    You'll soon be picnicking and cycling at the barracks.

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    The Best Rum Bars in Brisbane

    Be transported to Tiki shacks, Cuban shores and illicit speakeasies.

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    Zara Home Launches in Australia

    Extend your wardrobe to your walls.

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    The Ten Best Frozen Treats in Brisbane

    Some healthy and nourishing. Some not so much.

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    Ten Ways to Keep Cool in Brisbane This Summer

    Stay cool at the hottest places in town all summer long.

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    The Ten Best Summer Getaways From Brisbane

    You're never more than an hour away from a cabin on the coast and a cocktail to shake in it.

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    Summertime Sips: Three Rum Cocktails to Make at Home this Summer

    Your pool party punch and post-festival nightcap, sorted.

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    The Six Best Acai Bowls in Brisbane

    The acai craze is creeping up the coast and has made its mark on menus around Brisbane.

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    A Guide to the Perfect Summer Playlist from the Makers of JukeCase

    Road tripping, house partying, beach-bumming. Here's how to soundtrack your summer.

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    The Eight Best Ways to Exercise for Free in Brisbane

    Getting fit in Brisbane doesn't mean you have to shell out for expensive gym memberships.

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    The Ten Best Martinis in Brisbane

    Where to drink "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet".

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    The Seven Best Healthy Eating Spots in Brisbane

    A health kick is no reason to stay home with your green smoothie.

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    The Seven Best Dance Floors in Brisbane

    Lose the shame tingles and bust a move.

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    The Ten Best Bars in the Brisbane ‘Burbs

    And we're not talking New Farm. It's time to talk about the bars finding new frontiers.

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    The Ten Best Farmers’ Markets in Brisbane

    Shopping destinations for lovers of gourmet and eaters with a conscience.

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    The Eight Best Healthy Breakfasts in Brisbane

    Because not every breakfast can be covered in hollandaise.

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    The Eight Best Chicken Wing Joints in Brisbane

    Let your tastebuds be carried away to a yokel hangout or sports bar in the US of A.

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    Ten Standout Craft Beers to Try Before the End of Summer

    Meet some local beers doing amazing things with hops, water and yeast.

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    The Best Fish and Chips in Brisbane

    Some of the best fish and chips in the city, no dreaded stodge in sight.

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    Ten Outdoor Accessories to Make Your Next Camping Trip the Ultimate

    The best gizmos and accessories for getting back to nature.

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    The Ten Best Milkshakes in Brisbane

    Sure, we've grown up. But so too have Brisbane's milkshakes, which are now house-made, all-natural and pretty darn sophisticated.

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    The Ultimate Escape in the Daintree and Port Douglas

    For the ultimate Aussie getaway, we head far, far north to Port Douglas, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

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    The Ten Best Beaches Near Brisbane

    Summer smells like sunscreen, feels like sand between your cheeks and looks like old men in Speedos.

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    The Five Best Scenic Running Routes in Brisbane

    Whether you are running for need or desire, one thing that will keep you motivated is a killer view.

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