
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Brisbane's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Feast on truffle-filled treats at this Garden City restaurant or tap into your inner Francophile at a festival dedicated to French wine, cheese and culture.
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Feast on truffle-filled treats at this Garden City restaurant or tap into your inner Francophile at a festival dedicated to French wine, cheese and culture.
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Arts & Entertainment
Black Christmas
A timely remake of a 70s cult classic, this is a Christmas-themed slasher flick for the #MeToo era.
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The Wild Goose Lake
Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.
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'The Lord of the Rings' Movie Marathon
Stock up on lembas bread to make it through all three films, back to back, on the big screen.
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Food & Drink
Brunch Voyage: Mykonos
Drink unlimited watermelon and cucumber punch while tucking into haloumi or spanakopita.
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Arts & Entertainment
Anne Wallace: Strange Ways
In the first major survey exhibition of her work, the Brisbane artist makes the ordinary look extraordinary.
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Moonlight Cinema 2019–20
Summer has arrived with the return of Brisbane's always-popular outdoor cinema.
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The Addams Family
This animated all-ages film trades in generic storylines and bad jokes that don't do its weird and wonderful family any justice.
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Food & Drink
Weekends on the Lawn
Embrace Brisbane's unseasonably warm weather at this riverside pop-up party.
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Travel & Leisure
Greenhouse Christmas Plant Sale
Pick up festive greenery bargains in Brisbane's north.
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Arts & Entertainment
By the Grace of God
Exploring abuse in the Catholic Church, this sensitive, sobering and superbly acted picture dramatises a real French case.
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Martha: A Picture Story
As vibrant as its engaging subject, this Australian-made doco explores the life and legacy of New York-based street art photographer Martha Cooper.
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Food & Drink
Summertime Drinks
A weekly outdoor party filled with beers and cocktails — in a CBD park.
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Water
Climb through a gymnastic sculpture, step over 100 tonnes of rock that recreates an Icelandic stream and see a real snowman.
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Food & Drink
Christmas Cocktails at Piano Bar
Get festive with a chocolate and cinnamon cocktail under this glittering chandelier
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Knives Out
Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Toni Collette, this highly amusing whodunit is like Agatha Christie for modern-day America.
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Paul Schrader: God's Lonely Man
Exploring the writer/director's distinctive filmography — from penning 'Taxi Driver' and 'Bringing Out the Dead' to directing 'First Reformed'.
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Food & Drink
Cocktail Making Masterclasses at Eleven Rooftop Bar
Learn how to make five versatile vodka cocktails from the crew at Eleven Rooftop Bar.
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Travel & Leisure
The Market Folk Gasworks Christmas Markets
Shop for fashion, homewares and ceramics at this eye-catching Brisbane spot.
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Travel & Leisure
The Collective Markets Christmas Edition
Turn your Christmas shopping into a festive dream.
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Arts & Entertainment
Clayschool Summer Show 2019
Potter around a clay-based showcase, find pottery gifts, sink a few pots at the bar.
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Travel & Leisure
Pet Stars
The new 20-room pop-up will feature a 'Game of Bones' throne, a canine ball pit and a chewed shoe room.
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Food & Drink
Christmas Cabaret Big Band Dinner and Show 2019
Dinner, drinks and an evening of festive speakeasy-style entertainment.
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Arts & Entertainment
Terminus: Jess Johnson and Simon Ward
This choose-your-own-adventure exhibition lets you explore five otherworldly realms in VR.
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Travel & Leisure
The Yot Club
The next-level party boat has two bars, a stage and a dance floor — and it's sailing through Brisbane for the next two months.
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Arts & Entertainment
Quilty
Featuring the acclaimed Australian artist's raw self-portraits, plus works inspired by his visits to Lebanon, Syria and Greece, all across more than 70 pieces.
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Travel & Leisure
Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt
'Tis the season to putt your way around this festive mini-golf course.
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Travel & Leisure
Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival
A sweet, community-minded festival that honours local produce.
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Festival of the Sun 2019
Port Macquarie's BYO camping fest is back for its 16th year.
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So Freshtival Summer Tour
A slick night of nostalgic tunes — with a ball pit, jumping castle and fireworks, too.
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Travel & Leisure
Stretch Yoga Community Classes 2019
The Brisbane studio is running a series of $6 classes, with all proceeds going to charity.
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Arts & Entertainment
Setting the Stage
GOMA explores the influence of the stage on other art forms, including cinema, video art, photography, painting and sculpture.
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New Woman
Celebrating the impressive work by Brisbane's female artists across the past 100 years.
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Lichtenstein to Warhol: The Kenneth Tyler Collection
This free exhibition showcases the great American prints of the 20th century, including works by Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Mitchell, Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol.
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Food & Drink
Living Room's Fondue Menu
W Hotel is serving up gooey cheese and chocolate — and you can even spike it with booze.
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Unlearning
As part of UQ Art Museum's latest exhibition, one wall will be repainted a different colour every day for 31 days.
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Geometries
Stare at shapes, colours and optical illusions at Queensland Art Gallery.
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Nathen Street: Space Pixels
The free interactive installation is inspired by Atari 2600 computer games.