Bars
Little Valley | What's open over the Easter long weekend

The round-up: what’s open in Brisbane this Easter long weekend

By Chrisanthi Demos 18 Apr 2019

While it's perfectly acceptable to eat chocolate for four days straight over Easter, we know that between the Lindt bunnies and Cadbury Creme Eggs you're going to need some real food and drink. Thankfully you don’t need to go on hunt to find places open over the 2019 Easter long weekend – you just need to know where to look. We’ve compiled a (very) comprehensive list of places that will be trading from Good Friday to Easter Monday, from coffee spots to restaurants and everything in between. more

Restaurants
George's Paragon unveils its Italian-inspired sibling Massimo Restaurant & Bar
Food & Drink

George’s Paragon unveils its Italian-inspired sibling Massimo Restaurant & Bar

18 Apr 2019

In the hospitality industry, location can make or break any aspiring venue – and riverside real estate is the hottest of hot property. It’s rare that the bustling dining strip along Eagle Street has a vacancy, but after Groove Train’s departure, a prime piece of riverside space became available to anyone that could pitch a winning idea. Michael Tassis of Eagle Street institution George’s Paragon won the day, earning the right to implement a long-held dream of a classy Italian eatery right on the river’s edge. Massimo Restaurant & Bar is that dream made real – an eatery that specialises in modern Italian flavours with a versatile menu that can satisfy all comers. more

Providore
West End's new-look CJ's Pasta launches its divine secret pasta club
Food & Drink

West End’s new-look CJ’s Pasta launches its divine secret pasta club

18 Apr 2019

Few things bring us quite as much joy as freshly cooked pasta. We're not talking about the mass-produced kind – we're into artisan-crafted ravioli parcels, pillowy piles of gourmet gnocchi and springy spaghetti. The pasta-loving crew behind South Bank's The Spaghetti House Trattoria have long been dishing out the kind of pasta dishes we vibe, but when its beloved pasta supplier CJ's Pasta shut its doors last year it fell onto The Spaghetti House team to take over. The popular providore Pasta has relaunched with some new ownership, a new location and a new secret dinner service, effortlessly making us fall in love with pasta all over again. more

Bars
Mr Percival's | What's open ANZAC Day | The Weekend Edition
Food & Drink

The round-up: what’s open on ANZAC Day 2019

18 Apr 2019

After fallout of the hectic Easter long weekend festivities, it’s easy to forget that we have another public holiday right around the corner. ANZAC Day is fast approaching, so it’s a good idea to plan accordingly. Whether you are choosing to join in on the commemorative events or spending the day with family and friends, it’s handy to know that there are places around town that will be open and trading throughout the day. If you predict a post-march coffee outing or are in need of an ANZAC Day lunch spot, use our handy list to see what’s open. more

The Weekend Series: five rustic recipes to watch Game of Thrones by

The Weekend Series: five rustic recipes to watch Game of Thrones by

Winter is coming and Game of Thrones is back. After a long hiatus, the record-smashing series returned last week with an emotionally charged Season 8 premiere, in what is set to be the beginning of the end. After nearly a decade of dragons, swords and power struggles, the series will wrap up at the end of this season – meaning every episode is ripe for a GoT viewing party. Keep the chills at bay with these five bone-warming dishes that are easy to share among friends and the perfect accompaniment to your next GoT gathering. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

18 Apr 2019

Fam, we made it – there are four glorious days of freedom stretched out in front of us! If you’re sticking around Brisbane this Easter long weekend and are scratching your head looking for things to do, don’t sweat it – from stoutrageous drinking events to seafood feasts and off-beat eggs hunts, here are the best things happening in Brisbane on the April 18–22 Easter long weekend. more

Play
The Lightspace crew unveils stunning new Art Deco events space Loyal Hope of the Valley
Design

The Lightspace crew unveils stunning new Art Deco events space Loyal Hope of the Valley

18 Apr 2019

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of attending a function or event at Fortitude Valley’s Lightspace, you’ll know that the team behind the venue is second to none. From the space itself to the running of its operations, this well-oiled fun machine has a sterling reputation in Brisbane. We teased in last week’s Pavement Whispers that the crew has been hard at work on a brand-new space, so we thought we’d give you a closer look at what they’ve been busy creating – collect your jaw from the floor and step inside Loyal Hope of the Valley. more

Event Highlights

Free
Free Giant Easter Maze
April 6–21 (except Good Friday)
Every 15 minutes between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free Giant Easter Maze

Free
Free Easter Bunny Hunt
April 6–21 (closed Good Friday)
Monday to Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free Easter Bunny Hunt

Food
Sky-High Tea @ Sazerac
8 May 2016 – 28 May 2016

Sky-High Tea @ Sazerac

Theatre
Cinderella
26 Apr - 5 May 2019

Cinderella

Community
Talking Ideas – Akala: Natives, Race And Class In The Ruins Of The Empire
8 May 2019

Talking Ideas – Akala: Natives, Race And Class In The Ruins Of The Empire

Circus & Dance
The Dinner Party
10 - 18 May 2019

The Dinner Party

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Food
Weekends at The Defiant Duck

Weekends at The Defiant Duck

Markets
Brisbane Night Market

Brisbane Night Market

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

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Film
2019 Studio Ghibli Festival at The Elizabeth

2019 Studio Ghibli Festival at The Elizabeth

Film
APT9 Cinema

APT9 Cinema

Exhibitions
Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Plantation Voices: contemporary conversations with Australian South Sea Islanders

Exhibitions
The Australian Collection

The Australian Collection

Inspiration
Listen to the astonishing tales and uplifting insights of swimming legend-turned-model Casey Legler
Event News

Listen to the astonishing tales and uplifting insights of swimming legend-turned-model Casey Legler

18 Apr 2019

Real talk – who doesn’t love a redemption arc? Hearing the stories of a serious struggle while knowing that the subject came out on top is one of the more uplifting moments in human life – knowing that even against insurmountable odds and a devastating history, we are capable of turning our lives around. Casey Legler is one such person – a former French Olympian and model whose story really has to be heard to be believed. For one night only on Wednesday May 8 at Brisbane Powerhouse, Casey will be baring her soul in an enlightening and uplifting conversation session. more

Best of Brisbane
Lucky Egg | Brisbane's best burgers | The Weekend Edition
Food & Drink

The round-up: wrap your laughing gear around Brisbane’s best burgers

18 Apr 2019

The die-hard burger lovers among you will have already marked Monday May 28 in their calendars, but for those that are unaware of the importance of this date, you should know it marks National Burger Day. Although not a public holiday, National Burger Day is well worth celebrating if only for the joy burgers bring to our lives on a regular basis. Few dishes are so adored by carnivores and herbivores alike, and the burger’s longevity is proof of its popularity. If you’re keen to join in and chow down on National Burger Day, why not pick from our list of Brisbane's best burgers? These bites will surely live up to expectations. more

Exhibitions
Paint the town – Brisbane Street Art Festival returns to reveal the city’s true colours
Event News

Paint the town – Brisbane Street Art Festival returns to reveal the city’s true colours

18 Apr 2019

Ask anyone about the street-art scene in Australia and they will generally be quick to point a finger at Melbourne as our country’s capital of cool – but this is a frightfully incorrect assumption. Brisbane and its creatives have long been toiling away to make a name for our city as a major culture hub, thanks in large part to those who are dedicated to eradicating the stigma behind street art. Returning for its fourth year, Brisbane Street Art Festival is set to (literally) paint the town from May 4–19, bringing together a host of brilliant artists adding colour to the everyday. more

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