Here are some awesome things you can get up to in Brisbane during the week: from new openings to epic eats and more.
1. See an Indigenous performance on Wednesday
Every Wednsday at 12pm, you can head to Queen Street Mall to catch a free performance from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists, whether it be dance, music, live art, theatre, or storytelling.
2. Score free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s
Free Cone Day is back at Ben & Jerry’s this Tuesday, so you can score free scoops of ice cream from the South Bank and Sunnybank stores.
3. Check out Brisbane’s newest nightclub
From the teams behind Kenjin Afterdark, Kommunity and Su Casa comes a luxe new spot to dance the night away in the Valley.
Eclipse, which officially opens in the Valley this Friday, April 19, will be home to a festival-like experience, with 100 metres of LED audio visuals, world-class DJs, fun photo opportunities in an old elevator, and more.
The opening weekend lineup includes U.S rapper Lil Pump performing on Friday night, followed by Aussie EDM DJ Will Sparks on Saturday night.
4. Try the autumn menu at The Lex
W Brisbane’s NYC-inspired restaurant The Lex has just launched their autumn menu, which includes indulgent dishes such as a dry-aged Warwick tomahawk steak paired with a refreshing herb and green leaf salad, as well as scallops Rockefeller, Hiramada kingfish and more.
5. Have a laugh at this hilarious dog puppet show
Enjoy an evening of tunes, laughter, and tail-wagging fun at The Underdogs Show Unmuzzled, a comedy musical about social media star doggos Benzo and Ludes who, along with a talented cast of their ex-Border Force mates, sing parodies of dance, pop, rock, and metal hits.
6. Take a swing at this new indoor golf bar
A brand-new indoor golfing venue from X-Golf and Hey Caddy has opened in South Bank. Try your hand at one of the five state-of-the-art golf simulators with X-Golf, and go on a putting adventure with Hey Caddy’s destination-themed holes, from Bora Bora and Germany’s Oktoberfest to bull running in Spain.
7. Attend a free fitness class
South Bank’s Feel Good Program has returned to the area until June 1st, offering a variety of complimentary fitness classes to get you active. These include yoga, pilates, Zumba, and more.
8. Get a margarita jug and three courses of Mexican eats for $59 per couple
James Street’s Carmen Tequileria has launched its Tijuana Thursday offering, which will get you and your dining partner three courses of Mexican eats such as quac and chips, tacos, and taquitos – paired with a one-litre margarita jug – for just $59. That’s less than $30 each!
The deal is available every Thursday. For more information, and to secure a table, head to Carmen’s website.
9. Catch an outdoor film at The Sunset Cinema
The Sunset Cinema is taking over Dock D at Northshore Brisbane, offering its outdoor movie nights from Tuesday to Saturday until May 11. An impressive selection of films awaits.
See what’s on here10. Get into nature on one of these trails near Brisbane
Looking for day trip inspo that involves the great outdoors? Brisbane isn’t far from some of Queensland’s most breathtaking hiking trails, perfect for reconnecting with nature.
Check out our guide to the best hiking near Brisbane
11. Start your day off with a $35 rooftop wellness soak
Brisbane’s rooftop bathhouse has launched $35 morning soaks, so you can start your day with a discounted wellness dip.
12. Watch Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical
The enchanting Beauty and the Beast musical promises a truly magical experience. Following its success in captivating Sydney audiences, this production is now gracing the stage at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre, located within the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
13. Catch a free flick at Felons
In the realm of cinema, there’s a timless allure to classic films that often surpasses the appeal of new releases. Felons Brewing Co understands this sentiment well with their weekly movie nights, complete with bean bags, beer, and a big screen. Held in the brewery’s Barrel Hall, Felons’ Cinema Sessions offer a chance to unwind once a week, where you can grab a schooner, settle in, and enjoy a complimentary movie screening.
14. See a show at Brisbane’s new cabaret club
The second Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub is located in a semi-permanent pavilion at Northshore, and like its Gold Coast predecessor, you can expect a wild ride of glitz and glamour, with 1920s art-deco décor, intoxicating performances from an array of talented artists, as well as cocktails and bites while you enjoy the show.
15. Spot nocturnal wildlife at an immersive after-dark experience
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary’s after-dark wildlife experience gives you the chance to spot creatures that go bump in the night.
The nocturnal experience is a 90-minute guided twilight tour through a vast eucalypt plantation, where you’ll take an enchanting one-kilometre stroll spotting the sanctuary’s residents using a non-invasive red torch and picking up their unique heat signature using a handheld thermal imaging device.