Best of Brisbane this weekend

<h2>All that jazz</h2>James Morrison and his band play the big band classics at City Hall on Friday night at 7.30. Morison is joined on stage by jazz vocalist Emma Pask. <b><a href=

1/14<h2>All that jazz</h2>James Morrison and his band play the big band classics at City Hall on Friday night at 7.30. Morison is joined on stage by jazz vocalist Emma Pask. <b><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Brisbane-City-Hall-tickets-Brisbane/venue/155817">More details</a></b>

<h2>Still showing</h2>It’s the last weekend of the Royal Queensland Show, aka the Eka. If you haven’t already — there’s just three chances left to see the finale spectacular, featuring water fountains, fireworks and a laser and lights show. <b><a href=

2/14<h2>Still showing</h2>It’s the last weekend of the Royal Queensland Show, aka the Eka. If you haven’t already — there’s just three chances left to see the finale spectacular, featuring water fountains, fireworks and a laser and lights show. <b><a href="http://www.ekka.com.au/">More details</a></b>

<h2>Rolling Thunder Vietnam</h2><i>Australian Idol</i> winner Wes Carr headlines the cast in this powerful combination of personal stories from Vietnam War soldiers with classic rock songs. Final show tonight (Friday) at QPAC Concert Hall. <b><a href=

3/14<h2>Rolling Thunder Vietnam</h2><i>Australian Idol</i> winner Wes Carr headlines the cast in this powerful combination of personal stories from Vietnam War soldiers with classic rock songs. Final show tonight (Friday) at QPAC Concert Hall. <b><a href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Rolling_Thunder_Vietnam_14.aspx">More details</a></b>

<h2>Not too removed</h2>Sydney outfit Rock Surfers Theatre Co revives David Williamson’s most popular and explosive play, <i>The Removalists</i>, set in 1970s suburban Sydney with the lingo and era intact. Brisbane Powerhouse, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 1pm and 7.30pm. <b><a href=

4/14<h2>Not too removed</h2>Sydney outfit Rock Surfers Theatre Co revives David Williamson’s most popular and explosive play, <i>The Removalists</i>, set in 1970s suburban Sydney with the lingo and era intact. Brisbane Powerhouse, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 1pm and 7.30pm. <b><a href="http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2014/08/12/david-williamsons-the-removalists/">More details</a></b>

<h2>Turfed out</h2>Grab a piece of history at the final Saturday metropolitan race meeting at Eagle Farm Racecourse before the track closes for a makeover. Racegoers can walk on the track after the last race and the first 250 will receive a piece of the turf to plant in their own back yard. <b><a href=

5/14<h2>Turfed out</h2>Grab a piece of history at the final Saturday metropolitan race meeting at Eagle Farm Racecourse before the track closes for a makeover. Racegoers can walk on the track after the last race and the first 250 will receive a piece of the turf to plant in their own back yard. <b><a href="http://www.brc.com.au/brc/events/club-100-raceday-160814">More details</a></b>

<h2>Well-balanced</h2>Casus Circus is back with the world premiere of its new acrobatic show, <i>Finding the Silence</i>, at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. August 15-23, 7.30pm. <b><a href=

6/14<h2>Well-balanced</h2>Casus Circus is back with the world premiere of its new acrobatic show, <i>Finding the Silence</i>, at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts. August 15-23, 7.30pm. <b><a href="http://judithwrightcentre.com/event/finding_the_silence">More details</a></b>

<h2>Cat’s Pyjamas</h2>Woolloongabba is becoming Brisbane’s Little France. With good bakeries and a deli, the fiveways has an old feel, with Euro-focused Pearl Cafe and other eateries, plus a slew of antique stores in the surrounding streets — and now new neighbour Catbird Seat Bistro. <b><a href=

7/14<h2>Cat’s Pyjamas</h2>Woolloongabba is becoming Brisbane’s Little France. With good bakeries and a deli, the fiveways has an old feel, with Euro-focused Pearl Cafe and other eateries, plus a slew of antique stores in the surrounding streets — and now new neighbour Catbird Seat Bistro. <b><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/337/40006/Brisbane/Woolloongabba-restaurants">More details</a></b>

<h2>Historical dance</h2>Bangarra Dance Theatre Company presents <i>Patyegarang</i> at QPAC Playhouse Theatre. It is the story of a young Eora woman who shared her culture and language with one of the first settlers in the place known today as Sydney. Starts Friday. <b><a href=

8/14<h2>Historical dance</h2>Bangarra Dance Theatre Company presents <i>Patyegarang</i> at QPAC Playhouse Theatre. It is the story of a young Eora woman who shared her culture and language with one of the first settlers in the place known today as Sydney. Starts Friday. <b><a href="http://www.qpac.com.au/event/Bangarra_Patyegarang_14.aspx">More details</a></b>

<h2>So Britney</h2>Leading lady Christie Whelan Browne is back at the Brisbane Powerhouse telling the story of the US pop star Britney Spears by giving her pop hits a cabaret makeover. Friday and Saturday 7pm, Sunday 5.30pm. <b><a href=

9/14<h2>So Britney</h2>Leading lady Christie Whelan Browne is back at the Brisbane Powerhouse telling the story of the US pop star Britney Spears by giving her pop hits a cabaret makeover. Friday and Saturday 7pm, Sunday 5.30pm. <b><a href="http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2014/08/13/britney-spears-the-cabaret-starring-christie-whelan-browne/">More details</a></b>

10/14<h2>Go carts</h2>Young and old are off and racing in the 10th annual Brisbane Billycart Championships on Sunday at Carindale Recreation Reserve. It’s not too late to sign up. registrations are open until 8am on the day, and if you don’t have a billycart Rotary have some you can borrow. Flynn Moloney, 4, with "White Lightning" and Bob Lynch in "Gravity Racer" get in some practice. Pic: Annette Dew <b><a href="http://www.brisbanebillycarts.com.au/">More details</a></b>

11/14Mx.Britney Spears:The Cabaret Starring Christie Whelan Browne 23 July till 10th of august At Chapel off Chapel Picture:Andrew Tauber

12/14Mx.Britney Spears:The Cabaret Starring Christie Whelan Browne 23 July till 10th of august At Chapel off Chapel Picture:Andrew Tauber

13/14Mx.Britney Spears:The Cabaret Starring Christie Whelan Browne 23 July till 10th of august At Chapel off Chapel Picture:Andrew Tauber

14/14Mx.Britney Spears:The Cabaret Starring Christie Whelan Browne 23 July till 10th of august At Chapel off Chapel Picture:Andrew Tauber

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