The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Brisbane's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Brisbane's best happenings this week.
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Arts & Entertainment
William Yang: Seeing and Being Seen
This five-month exhibition features more than 250 works by the acclaimed photographer and performance artist, spanning his five-decade career.
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Collective
Nominated for two Oscars, this compelling and confronting Romanian documentary spirals from a tragic fire to corruption in the country's health system.
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Voyagers
This space-set survival-of-the-fittest thriller brings plenty of other movies to mind, but manages to still feel resonant enough.
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Willy's Wonderland
A silent and swaggering Nicolas Cage battles demonic animatronic mascots in this horror flick, which is never as entertaining or out-there as it should be.
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The Father
With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.
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Nobody
Bob Odenkirk stars in this 'John Wick'-style action-thriller, sliding into a gleefully OTT film with flair and texture.
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Food & Drink
Schnitty Fest
Ten weeks, ten creative schnitzel variations — and a cheeky $10 Wednesday special if you want to sample them all.
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Food & Drink
40 Days of Flavour
Eat and drink your way through degustations, high teas and cocktails at this foodie festival.
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Endless Summer
Keep the warm weather vibes going with spritzes and seafood by the river.
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The Painter and the Thief
This fascinating, thoughtful and moving documentary tells an astonishing true tale about an artist confronting the man who stole two of her paintings.
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Godzilla vs Kong
This paws-versus-claws battle is at its best when it's going all-out on the action and fantasy fronts.
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Design & Style
Boho Luxe Market
Bringing the Byron Bay lifestyle to Brisbane for three days of stalls, food trucks and glamping inspiration.
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Design & Style
Brisbane's Biggest Clothing Garage Sale 2021
Head to Paddington for a huge treasure trove of vintage finds.
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Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2021
Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute.
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Half-Price Tuesdays at Event Cinemas
Head to Event Cinemas and score 50-percent off your ticket price every Tuesday — including in Vmax and Gold Class.
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Come From Away
A smash on Broadway since 2017, it's based on the true story of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada after September 11.
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Food & Drink
High Tea of Easter 2021
W Hotel is serving up an Easter-themed high tea with cocktails.
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Tammy Law: Fractured Dreams & Indefinite Scars
The Museum of Brisbane's latest exhibition explores forced migration and intergenerational trauma.
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Travel & Leisure
Rooftop Yoga at Cielo
Brisbane's newest sky-high bar is hosting sunrise and sunset fitness classes.
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Food & Drink
The Hottest Ritas
Sip your way through mango, watermelon, passionfruit and grape Nerds-flavoured margaritas.
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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2021
It's touring a program of 37 films around the country, including twisty thrillers, engaging love stories and a movie inspired by Céline Dion.
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Gold Coast Film Festival 2021
Featuring more than 100 films, talks and parties — including on rooftops, in a brewery and 77 levels above the ground.
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Travel & Leisure
Valley Laneway Markets 2021
Browse your way through Fortitude Valley's laneways twice a month.
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Travel & Leisure
Victoria Park Candyland Putt Putt
Because you can tap, tap, tap your way around a themed mini golf course at Easter, too.
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Cut Copy: Brisbane Music Posters 1977–87
Peer at artwork from Brisbane's live music history.
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Motorcycles On Screen
Get revved up with these classic and recent motorbike flicks.
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The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
The Brisbane-exclusive exhibition features interactive experiences — and the world's oldest motorbike.
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Food & Drink
Beirne Brunch Club
Fortitude Valley's 24-hour bar and eatery gets into the boozy brunch game.
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Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators
Peer at ancient creatures from the deep — and their fossils — across more than 70 exhibits.
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Sunny Side Up
This new outdoor exhibition splashes artworks about Brisbane across the city's public spaces.
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Frozen the Musical
The record-breaking Broadway musical, based on the smash-hit Disney film, is bringing Arendelle's frozen fractals and toe-tapping tunes Down Under.
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Bauhaus Now
Survey the work of an influential German art school — and the designs it inspired.