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What’s On This Weekend in Brisbane: Sitchu’s Top Picks
Our pick of all the awesome things happening this weekend in Brisbane!
It’s finally getting frosty in Brisbane, but the calendar is heating up! We’re staying warm and cosy with comfort eats, indoor activities (art gallery crawl, anyone?) and moody wine bars that almost make up for missing out on Euro summer this year.
For weekend plans, hit your local market before making a bakery run to stock your fridge with top-notch produce from local farmers and food artisans.
Scroll on and let’s see what’s on in Brisbane this week.
Lord of the Rings Lands At HOTA
Tolkien fans – this one is for you! Home of the Arts is welcoming Middle Earth this month, as Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale debuts its national tour.
Set to an original score, with dynamic staging and breathtaking performances, this production blends fantasy with contemporary theatrics to bring a new lens to Tolkien’s realm.
Hailed “The greatest show on Middle-earth” by The Guardian, U.K, this show is not to be missed this month.
From $69 per person
Friday 4th to Sunday 13th July
Theatre 1, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
Try This Dubai Chocolate Thickshake
The Dubai chocolate craze is making its way through Australia and the latest dessert to be given a pistachio makeover is Ribs & Burgers’ thickshake. Top off your meal with this decadent dessert or swing by for an afternoon pick-me-up.
What can you expect? Lashings of pistachio paste and chocolate sauce topped with generous sprinklings of pistachio crush and crispy kataifi pastry. It’s here for a good time, not a long time so be sure to pop it on your must-eat list.
Locations across Brisbane, find your closest here
New Tortoise Experience Opens
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has just welcomed five adorable new friends: Yoshi, Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong and Toad to a purpose-built new habitat to call their own.
These tortoises have been rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and have joined the Sanctuary as a critical step in their conservation and protection, as Radiated Tortoises are facing endangerment.
The Tortoise Village is now open for special encounters, where you can meet these gentle creatures and treat them to a snack.
28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
The Reserve Wine Expo
Returning for its fourth year running is The Reserve Wine Expo, offering one of Brisbane’s most luxurious wine experiences. Showcasing a curated selection of over 50 of the world’s best wineries, you can sip your way from the vineyards of New Zealand to the rolling hills of Italy.
Your ticket includes a Plumm wine glass (valued at $55), entry to the expo and the opportunity to taste varietals from 30 wineries (plus premium releases available from 4:00pm in the final hour), lucky door prizes and special offers from the pop-up wine shop.
$170 per person
Saturday 12 July, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Frangipani Ballroom, Level 1, Emporium Hotel South Bank
Bastille Day Croquembouche
Could there be a more delicious way to celebrate Bastille Day with an impressive tower of profiteroles? We think not. This July, Belle Èpoque is serving up a showstopping croquembouche designed to share between two, composed of crème pâtissière-filled profiteroles and finished with almond nougatine. Délicieux!
Saturday 12th July to Monday 14th July
Emporium Hotel South Bank, Ground Floor, 267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Paris Tower
A little piece of Paris is popping up this month in South Bank, with the arrival of our very own mini Eiffel Tower. Arriving alongside Le Festival, Paris Tower is bringing it’s own delightful vibe with photo ops aplenty, and entertainment for all ages as it comes to life every 15 minutes from 5:00pm to 10:00pm with a magical light show.
Until 14th July
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Women of Yuendumu
Visitors to the Mitchell Fine Art Gallery this month can explore an evocative exhibition of artwork that celebrates the voices, stories and creative legacy of Central Australian female Aboriginal artists.
The Yuendemu art movement surged in popularity in the 1990s with the emergence of more female painters, transforming the landscape of contemporary Aboriginal art.
Women of Yuendemu encompasses works by celebrated artists including Dorothy Napangardi, Eunice Napangardi, Judy Watson Napangardi, Liddy Walker Napanangka, Lola Brown Nampitjinpa, and Margaret Lewis Napangardi.
Tuesday 1st July to Saturday 26th July
Mitchell Fine Art, 86 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Try Italian Street Kitchen’s Limited Edition Matcha Tiramisu
Could it be possible that our favourite dessert just got better? Italian Street Kitchen has brought two of life’s greatest joys — matcha and tiramisu — together and we thank them for that from the bottom of our hearts. Envisage layers of matcha-infused zabaglione, white chocolate mascarpone, and delicate savoiardi. Or better yet…taste it for yourself. Find more details here.
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Lina Rooftop’s Igloos Return
Brisbane’s most popular rooftop bar is once again transforming into a chic winter wonderland, with the return of their iconic Igloos in partnership with Grey Goose! Cosy up in a private igloo that accommodates up to eight guests, with sweeping views over the Brisbane city skyline.
The menu delivers a decadent and warming share style feast, including house-made focaccia, baked Camembert tartiflette, served with kaiser Fleisch potatoes, and gorgonzola croquettes, served with roasted pumpkin cream and salsa verde. Finish with succulent roasted porchetta stuffed with fennel, sage, and garlic, complemented by a wild mushroom velouté.
From $99 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Luxury Rooftop Fire Pit Dining
Along with the return of Lina Rooftop’s Igloos, comes a brand new Fire Pit Dining Experience!
Enjoy the same warming menu available in the igloos, or upgrade to the Gold Package. This decadent feast includes warmed pretzels with truffle mustard Gruyère fondue, baked brie with truffled honey and walnuts, grilled prawn skewers with saffron aioli and toasted almonds and a winter paélla with chanterelles and confit Aylesbury duck, topped off with a classic French Quarter beignet dusted with powdered sugar for dessert.
Want to take things even further? Add on the fondue upgrade to receive coconut marshmallows, sweet brioche and fruits to dip into chocolate fondue and toast over the fire pit.
From $89 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Flowstate & the Boat Pool, South Bank Parklands
Thinking about getting out of town this weekend? Head to our destinations pillar to find out everything you need to know about Queensland’s best vacation spots. Or for more of what’s happening in and around Brisbane this month, check out of monthly guide of fun things to do in Brisbane.
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