Best of Brisbane this weekend

<h2>International Tartan Day</h2>The pipes are calling on Saturday in King George Square for International Tartan Day. As well as massed pipes and drums from 12.30pm, there will be Scottish country dancers, Moreton Bay Fiddle Club, Celtic Connection Choir and the Scotch on the Rocks band. <b><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/king-george-square/whats-on#/?i=1" title="www.brisbane.qld.gov.au">More details</a></b>

1/14<h2>International Tartan Day</h2>The pipes are calling on Saturday in King George Square for International Tartan Day. As well as massed pipes and drums from 12.30pm, there will be Scottish country dancers, Moreton Bay Fiddle Club, Celtic Connection Choir and the Scotch on the Rocks band. <b><a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/king-george-square/whats-on#/?i=1" title="www.brisbane.qld.gov.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Finders Keepers Markets</h2>Find a bargain or special gift and keep it — at The Finders Keepers Markets at the Old Museum on Saturday and Sunday. There are more than 86 design and art stalls, and weaving artist Maryann Talia Pau will run a free star weaving workshop as part of her project 1 Million Stars to End Violence. <b><a href="http://oldmuseum.org/?p=2617" title="oldmuseum.org">More details</a></b> Pic: Josie Hayden

2/14<h2>Finders Keepers Markets</h2>Find a bargain or special gift and keep it — at The Finders Keepers Markets at the Old Museum on Saturday and Sunday. There are more than 86 design and art stalls, and weaving artist Maryann Talia Pau will run a free star weaving workshop as part of her project 1 Million Stars to End Violence. <b><a href="http://oldmuseum.org/?p=2617" title="oldmuseum.org">More details</a></b> Pic: Josie Hayden

<h2>Darren Percival</h2>The Voice runner-up is a true romantic and he’s in town at the Cremorne Theatre, singing songs from his Lovelife album - a collection of some of the greatest love songs written. He says it’s the perfect date night. <b><a href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Darren_Percival_14.aspx" title="www.qpac.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Megan Slade

3/14<h2>Darren Percival</h2>The Voice runner-up is a true romantic and he’s in town at the Cremorne Theatre, singing songs from his Lovelife album - a collection of some of the greatest love songs written. He says it’s the perfect date night. <b><a href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Darren_Percival_14.aspx" title="www.qpac.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Megan Slade

<h2>Locanda Osteria and Bar</h2>Forget the Sunday home roast, Locanda Osteria and Bar in Fortitude Valley serves up seriously good spit-roasted porchetta. Start with a plate of antipasto and finish with a generous wedge of panforte alongside the well-made Genovese coffee. <b><a href="http://www.locandabrisbane.com/" title="www.locandabrisbane.com">More details</a></b>

4/14<h2>Locanda Osteria and Bar</h2>Forget the Sunday home roast, Locanda Osteria and Bar in Fortitude Valley serves up seriously good spit-roasted porchetta. Start with a plate of antipasto and finish with a generous wedge of panforte alongside the well-made Genovese coffee. <b><a href="http://www.locandabrisbane.com/" title="www.locandabrisbane.com">More details</a></b>

<h2>Guide Dogs open day</h2>As eight-week-old Rebel shows, puppy love is in the air at the Guide Dogs Queensland Breeding and Training Centre at Bald Hills. Go behind the scenes on Sunday and see how the puppies progress to guide-dogs-in-training through to working dogs. And get your photo taken with one of the canine stars. Gold coin donation. <b><a href="http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/event/open-day/" title="www.guidedogsqld.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Tara Croser

5/14<h2>Guide Dogs open day</h2>As eight-week-old Rebel shows, puppy love is in the air at the Guide Dogs Queensland Breeding and Training Centre at Bald Hills. Go behind the scenes on Sunday and see how the puppies progress to guide-dogs-in-training through to working dogs. And get your photo taken with one of the canine stars. Gold coin donation. <b><a href="http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/event/open-day/" title="www.guidedogsqld.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Tara Croser

<h2>Caligula</h2>Brisbane-based The Danger Ensemble uses dance, music and narrative in its take on the most tyrannical of Roman emperors, Caligula, at the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts. <b><a href="http://judithwrightcentre.com/event/caligula" title="judithwrightcentre.com">More details</a></b> Pic: Ric Frearson

6/14<h2>Caligula</h2>Brisbane-based The Danger Ensemble uses dance, music and narrative in its take on the most tyrannical of Roman emperors, Caligula, at the Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts. <b><a href="http://judithwrightcentre.com/event/caligula" title="judithwrightcentre.com">More details</a></b> Pic: Ric Frearson

<h2>Pork, Fork &amp; Cork</h2>The name says it all. It’s a feast at the London Laneway, Teneriffe, as part of Saturday’s Teneriffe Festival. Devour freshly baked wood-fired pizzas, charcoal-grilled lamb ribs and rich chocolate brownies and sip on lavish cocktails. All dishes $9 and sweet treats $4. <b><a href="http://www.teneriffefestival.org/tastes/" title="www.teneriffefestival.org">More details</a></b>

7/14<h2>Pork, Fork & Cork</h2>The name says it all. It’s a feast at the London Laneway, Teneriffe, as part of Saturday’s Teneriffe Festival. Devour freshly baked wood-fired pizzas, charcoal-grilled lamb ribs and rich chocolate brownies and sip on lavish cocktails. All dishes $9 and sweet treats $4. <b><a href="http://www.teneriffefestival.org/tastes/" title="www.teneriffefestival.org">More details</a></b>

<h2>Winter Harvest Festival</h2>Griff and Harry Windley with James Gorman practise picking carrots ahead of the Scenic Rim’s Winter Harvest Festival on Saturday. TV chef Alastair McLeod will be there, starting at the Kalfresh Carrot Field Day at Kalbar from 8.30am, then heading to the Aratula Community Sports Complex. Sample produce grown across the rim. <b><a href="http://www.eatlocalweek.com.au/winter-harvest-festival/" title="www.eatlocalweek.com.au">More details</a></b>

8/14<h2>Winter Harvest Festival</h2>Griff and Harry Windley with James Gorman practise picking carrots ahead of the Scenic Rim’s Winter Harvest Festival on Saturday. TV chef Alastair McLeod will be there, starting at the Kalfresh Carrot Field Day at Kalbar from 8.30am, then heading to the Aratula Community Sports Complex. Sample produce grown across the rim. <b><a href="http://www.eatlocalweek.com.au/winter-harvest-festival/" title="www.eatlocalweek.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Powerkids</h2>Take your little monsters to the Brisbane Powerhouse for Powerkids on the weekend. They can dress like a monster, join the monster parade and watch the monster circus from the comfort of the world’s largest rug. Bring you own unwanted rug from home to join the patchwork and help set a record. <b><a href="http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/festivals/powerkids-2014/" title="brisbanepowerhouse.org">More details</a></b>

9/14<h2>Powerkids</h2>Take your little monsters to the Brisbane Powerhouse for Powerkids on the weekend. They can dress like a monster, join the monster parade and watch the monster circus from the comfort of the world’s largest rug. Bring you own unwanted rug from home to join the patchwork and help set a record. <b><a href="http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/festivals/powerkids-2014/" title="brisbanepowerhouse.org">More details</a></b>

<h2>Wonder Day</h2>Like Isabelle McIlraith, 3, and Millar Dunn, 4, your child can be a superhero at Wonder Day at South Bank on Saturday to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation. There will be book readings, an animal nursery SpongeBob Squarepants show along with mini golf, ping pong and tennis. <b><a href="http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/brisbane/whats-on/family-friendly/wonder-day" title="www.visitbrisbane.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Tara Croser

10/14<h2>Wonder Day</h2>Like Isabelle McIlraith, 3, and Millar Dunn, 4, your child can be a superhero at Wonder Day at South Bank on Saturday to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation. There will be book readings, an animal nursery SpongeBob Squarepants show along with mini golf, ping pong and tennis. <b><a href="http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/brisbane/whats-on/family-friendly/wonder-day" title="www.visitbrisbane.com.au">More details</a></b> Pic: Tara Croser

11/14Performer Tim Jackman lets rip with a monster theme at the Brisbane Powerhouse on a giant rug as a promo for Powerkids. (no other kids at shoot)

12/14Performer Tim Jackman lets rip with a monster theme at the Brisbane Powerhouse on a giant rug as a promo for Powerkids. (no other kids at shoot)

13/14Performer Tim Jackman lets rip with a monster theme at the Brisbane Powerhouse on a giant rug as a promo for Powerkids. (no other kids at shoot)

14/14Performer Tim Jackman lets rip with a monster theme at the Brisbane Powerhouse on a giant rug as a promo for Powerkids. (no other kids at shoot)

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