Best of Brisbane this weekend

<h2> ALL SHOW</h2> The Ekka kicks off today with its rides, showbags, nightly fireworks spectacular and a great line-up of entertainment for all ages from daredevil diving displays, above, and Sesame Street stage shows to mini concerts by Prinnie Stevens and Troy Cassar-Daley. <a href=

1/14<h2> ALL SHOW</h2> The Ekka kicks off today with its rides, showbags, nightly fireworks spectacular and a great line-up of entertainment for all ages from daredevil diving displays, above, and Sesame Street stage shows to mini concerts by Prinnie Stevens and Troy Cassar-Daley. <a href="https://www.ekka.com.au/tickets/buy-online/online-tickets-selection.aspx?gclid=CKOuzeeygMACFZAJvAodpiIAOA">More info</a>

<h2>JUST JOSH-ING</h2> Spicks and Specks host and stand-up comedian Josh Earl chose the title for his latest one-man show because he says when he got the Spicks and Specks gig no one seemed to know who he was. Find out for yourself Friday and Saturday nights at the Brisbane Powerhouse.<a href=

2/14<h2>JUST JOSH-ING</h2> Spicks and Specks host and stand-up comedian Josh Earl chose the title for his latest one-man show because he says when he got the Spicks and Specks gig no one seemed to know who he was. Find out for yourself Friday and Saturday nights at the Brisbane Powerhouse.<a href="http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2014/08/06/introducing-josh-earl/"> More info</a>

<h2>ORGAN TRANSPLANT</h2> Hear the City Hall Father Willis organ on Sunday for the first time since it was removed in 2010 as part of the landmark’s refurbishment. The organ is regarded as one of the best in Australia and the sound of each of the 4,391 individual pipes was recorded before removing it to make sure it sounded exactly the same when returned. <a href=

3/14<h2>ORGAN TRANSPLANT</h2> Hear the City Hall Father Willis organ on Sunday for the first time since it was removed in 2010 as part of the landmark’s refurbishment. The organ is regarded as one of the best in Australia and the sound of each of the 4,391 individual pipes was recorded before removing it to make sure it sounded exactly the same when returned. <a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/brisbane-city-hall/city-hall-history-heritage/city-hall-main-auditorium-organ">More info</a>

<h2>BELLIS-IMO</h2> Take a look through Bellis, the Wynnum garden of Australian Gardening presenter Jerry Coleby-Williams on Saturday and Sunday and get some tips and ideas on how to live a greener life. <a href=

4/14<h2>BELLIS-IMO</h2> Take a look through Bellis, the Wynnum garden of Australian Gardening presenter Jerry Coleby-Williams on Saturday and Sunday and get some tips and ideas on how to live a greener life. <a href="http://jerry-coleby-williams.net/2014/07/01/open-day-at-bellis-august-2014/">More info</a>

<h2>INDEPENDENCE DAY </h2> Celebrate the fourth annual India Day Fair at the Roma Street Parkland on Sunday to mark the country’s independence from Britain. There will be traditional dancing, parade, fireworks and stalls selling food and clothing. <a href=

5/14<h2>INDEPENDENCE DAY </h2> Celebrate the fourth annual India Day Fair at the Roma Street Parkland on Sunday to mark the country’s independence from Britain. There will be traditional dancing, parade, fireworks and stalls selling food and clothing. <a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-brisbane/events-council-venues/parks-gardens-events/roma-street-parkland-events">More info</a>

<h2> UNDERGROUND OPERA </h2> After being padlocked for 50 years, the 150-year-old Spring Hill Reservoirs hosts some of our most-loved professional singers in a 30-show concert performance series that includes famous opera arias and musical theatre songs. <a href=

6/14<h2> UNDERGROUND OPERA </h2> After being padlocked for 50 years, the 150-year-old Spring Hill Reservoirs hosts some of our most-loved professional singers in a 30-show concert performance series that includes famous opera arias and musical theatre songs. <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Underground-Opera-tickets/artist/1205812"> More info</a>

<h2>GET CRAFTY </h2> The folk behind Tippler’s Tap in Newstead have opened Tomahawk, a shinier offering at Grey St, South Brisbane, with a stainless steel panel housing 13 different unmarked handles that pour a regularly rotating selection of domestic and imported ales and lagers.<a href=

7/14<h2>GET CRAFTY </h2> The folk behind Tippler’s Tap in Newstead have opened Tomahawk, a shinier offering at Grey St, South Brisbane, with a stainless steel panel housing 13 different unmarked handles that pour a regularly rotating selection of domestic and imported ales and lagers.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tomahawk-Bar/670817786271552"> More info</a>

<h2>GOOD GEAR </h2> Disney takes over The Courier-Mail Piazza and along Little Stanley Street, SouthBank Parklands Saturday and Sunday with activties from its library of animated movies including Cars, Planes, Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Monster University. <a href=

8/14<h2>GOOD GEAR </h2> Disney takes over The Courier-Mail Piazza and along Little Stanley Street, SouthBank Parklands Saturday and Sunday with activties from its library of animated movies including Cars, Planes, Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Monster University. <a href="http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/south-bank/whats-on/free/disney-fun-zone">More info</a>

<h2>MALL OPENING </h2> Fortitude Valley’s Brunswick Mall reopens after a makeover with a weekend-long party with music on Saturday (including from Hey Geronimo, above), jazz on Sunday, interactive artworks and displays, break-dance and beat-box demonstrations and circus workshops. <a href=

9/14<h2>MALL OPENING </h2> Fortitude Valley’s Brunswick Mall reopens after a makeover with a weekend-long party with music on Saturday (including from Hey Geronimo, above), jazz on Sunday, interactive artworks and displays, break-dance and beat-box demonstrations and circus workshops. <a href="http://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/brisbane/valley-markets/valley-malls/events/activities/boondall-wetlands/wetlands/downfall-creek/brisbanes-calendar-venues-calendar">More info </a>

<h2>SOUL FOOD </h2> See food and eat it at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club’s fourth annual Seafood and Soul Festival on Saturday and Sunday.Ffestival-goers are expected to eat their way though around 115kg of seafood. <a href=

10/14<h2>SOUL FOOD </h2> See food and eat it at the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club’s fourth annual Seafood and Soul Festival on Saturday and Sunday.Ffestival-goers are expected to eat their way though around 115kg of seafood. <a href="http://www.weekendnotes.com/moreton-bay-trailer-boat-clubs-seafood-soul-festival/">More info</a>

EKKA, Steve Black, 47, Surfers Paradise, 0405663011, & Liam Atkins, 21, Melbourne, warming up for their International Extreme High Diving Team show. RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

11/14EKKA, Steve Black, 47, Surfers Paradise, 0405663011, & Liam Atkins, 21, Melbourne, warming up for their International Extreme High Diving Team show. RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

12/14EKKA, Steve Black, 47, Surfers Paradise, 0405663011, & Liam Atkins, 21, Melbourne, warming up for their International Extreme High Diving Team show. RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

13/14EKKA, Steve Black, 47, Surfers Paradise, 0405663011, & Liam Atkins, 21, Melbourne, warming up for their International Extreme High Diving Team show. RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

14/14EKKA, Steve Black, 47, Surfers Paradise, 0405663011, & Liam Atkins, 21, Melbourne, warming up for their International Extreme High Diving Team show. RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

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