Here are some awesome things happening in and near Brisbane this weekend, from swimming spots to new openings, epic eats and more.
1. Enjoy a rosé from the tap at this new neighbourhood wine bar
Newstead has scored a sleek neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop specialises in wines you wouldn’t normally find.
With a wall-to-wall display of wine and pink stone interiors, Ardo’s is a choice setting for an afternoon drink, perhaps before you go out for dinner.
There’s even a wine tap that has its own altar. Because wine not?
As for food, you can munch on a small selection of bar snacks, including cheese and charcuterie.
2. Turn your lights off for Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global movement meant to bring attention and urgency to protecting the planet from global warming, climate change, habitat destruction, and other environmental changes threatening our planet’s livelihood. The event began in Sydney in 2007, and has since spread to over 190 countries and millions of households.
The most common way to participate in Earth Hour is to switch off all non-essential lights in your home for one hour on Saturday March 25 at 8:30pm local time.
3. See a movie under the stars at Sunset Cinema
Hosted for the first time ever at Maritime Green, Northshore Hamilton, the Sunset Cinema runs Wednesday to Saturday for six weeks from March 23 to April 26, with a stellar line-up of movies on offer.
This week, you can see Magic Mike’s Last Dance on Thursday night, Lyle Lyle Crocodile on Friday night, followed by Marvel blockbuster Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Saturday night.
4. Dig in at this new Middle Eastern-inspired long lunch
Bar Kazba in Fortitude Valley is launching their new Middle Eastern-inspired long lunch this Saturday from 12 – 3pm. For $69 per person, you’ll be served a feast of small vegetarian plates including stone baked Za’atar flatbread, warm olives in orange and anise, KAZBA’s signature halloumi doughnut, kofta balls and old school hummus.
Not to mention three hours of bottomless G&Ts, Aperol Spritz, and house wine.
Yalla Saturdays @ Bar Kazba is the new place to be for foodies on a Saturday.
5. Tap your way around giant sweets at this candy-themed putt putt course
Get ready for a sugar rush at Candyland Putt Putt, a sweets-inspired mini golf course that’s opening at Victoria Park this Friday. The course has gotten a vibrant makeover, decked out with giant candy props such as chocolate eggs, doughnuts, cupcakes, lollypops, gummy bears, and fairy floss.
6. Embark on a romantic gondola ride around Bribie Island
Among plenty of bucket lists is a gondola ride down the tight canals of Venice, Italy. Though, making the moment a reality can seem like a faraway fantasy sometimes. The Bribie Island Gondola is the next best thing, giving you a taste of an Italian getaway without leaving Queensland.
Instead of flying to the other side of the world, this romantic gondola ride is just an hour north of Brisbane and, thanks to your own private skipper, will have you cruising down Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage and Pacific Harbour canals.
7. Learn more about the largest-known land animal at this dinosaur exhibition
A massive dinosaur exhibition is opening up at Queensland Museum this Friday, complete with sixteen life-sized dino skeletons from South America. Come face to face with the largest land animals of all time at Dinosaurs of Patagonia.
Among the thirteen species showcased at the exhibition will be the Patagotitan, the largest dinosaur in history. The giant dinosaur was discovered back in 2008 when it was found that the Patagotitan weighed in at a whopping 70 tonnes.
8. Get your seafood fix at this brand-new beach club
Former fish and chippery, The Oyster Shed, has gotten a huge makeover and is now known as The Oyster Shed Beach Club.
The waterfront venue at Sandstone Point has tripled in size, with the addition of an undercover dining area, cocktail station, day beds, and a delicious food menu with a focus on fresh local seafood.
9. Watch this coming-of-age stage play
Drizzle Boy is Australia’s first ever stage production that centres on a neurodivergent character portrayed by a neurodivergent actor.
The play is about a young autistic as he journeys into adulthood and manhood, reclaiming his story from a world of misunderstanding with irreverence and audacity.
Catch Drizzle Boy at Billie Brown Theatre until March 31.
10. Take a day trip over to Moreton Island
Departing from Brisbane, the day cruise takes you across the bay to Moreton Island, where you can spend the day exploring Tangalooma Island Resort, with your choice of touring activity.
Spot local marine life on the Marine Discovery Cruise, snorkel the famous Wrecks or enjoy the ATV quad bike adventure ride.
Packed with all of the day trip essentials, it’s is a great way to experience your choice of unique touring expedition in nature’s playground.
Day cruise to Tangalooma Island Resort
11. Discover breathtaking landscapes at this multi-sensory Australian Geographic experience
Opening this weekend at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Our Country 360 will take you on a multi-sensory cinematic journey into the vast landscapes and wildlife of Australia through visuals and soundscapes.
The experience showcases over 100,000 hours of footage from cinematographers who set out to capture the country in its natural form.
12. Wander around the immersive night market at Brisbane Powerhouse
It’s the last weekend of Night Feast’s foodie delights and art installations for March. Try some of Brisbane’s top restaurants all in one place, as well as enjoy a free art program, which includes everything from immersive installations and roaming performances to DJ sets, live music, and more.
Weekend opening times: 2pm – 9.30pm
13. Gather the gang for breakfast at one of these awesome spots
As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even when you eat too much and end up in a food coma before mid-day. When it comes to eating out for breakfast, we’re spoiled for choice with places to get a good feed in Brisbane. So we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots to make things easier for you this weekend. Here are 15 of the best Brisbane breakfast spots.
14. Swoon over the hunks at Magic Men Live
Serving up a heart-stopping live performance, showcasing some of the most talented male dancers, the Magic Men are here to tear up the stage. Expect hunky men, drop-dead gorgeous waiters and eye-catching costumes. With a one of a kind show that is guaranteed to make you Feel The Magic, it’s set to be a night out to remember. Get your tickets now and see for yourself what makes these guys the talk of the town.
15. Sip a cocktail at this stunning new waterfront bar
Brisbane CBD has just scored a two-level waterfront bar, and it’s totally worth sipping a cocktail at. Babylon Garden is serving up tapas and tipples with a Mediterranean influence, paired with epic views of Story Bridge and beyond. The new cocktail bar, which sports two al fresco terraces, comes after Babylon Brisbane opened their 120-seat restaurant back in December.
16. Relieve all that pent up stress from the week with a spot of axe-throwing
Unleash your inner Lumber Jack or Jane in this Lumber Punks Axe Throwing experience. After your initial safety induction, you’ll receive training from the legendary Lumber Punks coaches. They will guide you through the best throwing techniques and have you nailing that target like a true axe-pert in no time. Once you’ve mastered your throw, it’s time for the games. Battle it out in your group to decide who will be crowned the new Axe Throwing champion!
17. Catch a blockbuster new release at the cinema
Even though it feels like the world of streaming has taken over the world, going to the cinema is still an experience. The atmospheric sound, the massive screen, and of course eating all of your popcorn before the trailers have finished. This weekend, cinemas around Brisbane are showing new releases such as Scream VI, Creed III, Cocaine Bear, Magic Mike’s Last Dance, and more.
The hotly anticipated new releases hitting Australian cinemas this March
18. Sink a cold one at this new brewpub in Wilston
Wilston has scored a new brewpub housed in a revamped WWII air hangar, with a bar inside made from the last-ever flown Ansett 727 plane. When it comes to drinks at Archer Brewing, you can find a range of locally brewed beers including lager, Pilsner, Pale Ale, I.P.A and Rice Lager as well as a tasty Apple Cider made with fresh Stanthorpe apples.
19. Splash around at Brisbane’s only swim up pool bar
Now that the warmer weather of summer is upon us, the search begins for a place to cool down, preferably one with swimming involved. Thanks to The Westin Brisbane‘s Mediterranean-inspired pool bar, we don’t have to travel too far to relax by the pool with a cocktail. Nautilus Pool & Bar, is the perfect spot to live out your European summer fantasies.
Every Friday to Sunday until April, this oasis of fun will pay homage to the poolside lounges of the Amalfi Coast, with international DJs on the decks, sensational food and drinks, and swim time aplenty.