Entertainment

Must Do Brisbane: What to do this weekend, February 3-5

  • 15 reading now

In the House Cult Movie Series

Ferris Bueller

Ferris contemplates his day off. Photo: Supplied

See much-loved cult movie classics on the big screen when Season 0.1 of the In The House cult film series returns this Friday night, with '80's mega-hit Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Event Cinemas, Myer Centre, Brisbane CBD. Feb 3, 7pm $11-13+$1.20 booking fee

Taubman Approach in Australia Concert Series

The Taubman Approach in Australia Concert Series.

The Taubman Approach in Australia Concert Series. Photo: Must Do Brisbane

This unique two-part weekend concert series at UQ features some of the finest pianists in Australia, who have benefited from studying the Taubman Approach to piano technique. UQ School of Music, Zelman Cowan Building, Staff House Road, St Lucia, Feb 4-5, 6pm. Tickets at door $25-$30 or online

Advertisement

Green Jam Sessions

The popular Friday-night free music sessions under the stars return for 2017, featuring nine acts from the Queensland Conservatorium and other SEQ artists, with cash bar and delicious Mexican street eats. Melbourne St Green, QPAC, Grey Street corner of Melbourne Street, South Brisbane. Feb 3, 5.30-7.30. Free

Cargo Club

Must Do Brisbane: Cargo Club.

Must Do Brisbane: Cargo Club. Photo: Metro Arts

Past, present and future align in a blend of cool tunes, spoken word, ancient rituals, live art, cultural performances and retro-futurist technologies in a chilled club-style performance at Metro Arts. 109 Edward Street, Brisbane. Feb 3-4, 7.30pm Tickets $28-$35 online

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

Thomas Pidd and Nicholas Hiatt in Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

Thomas Pidd and Nicholas Hiatt in Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Photo: Heidrun Lohr

The classic Australian story book about the adventures of the gumnut babies by author May Gibbs is brought to charming life on stage at Brisbane Arts Theatre, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. Feb 4, 2pm. Tickets $18+book fee online

The Andrews Sisters Tribute Show

Must Do Brisbane: The Andrews Sisters Tribute.

Must Do Brisbane: The Andrews Sisters Tribute. Photo: Brisbane Jazz Club

This trio sassy divas present their stylish new show and CD Chandeliers & Velvet, featuring three-part harmony and toe-tapping tunes including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Rum & Coca Cola and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point. $15-$35. Feb 4, 6.30pm.

Sand Safari Arts Festival

Must Do Brisbane: Sand Safari Arts Festival.

Must Do Brisbane: Sand Safari Arts Festival. Photo: Gold Coast Tourism

This major annual event features spectacular, life-sized sand sculptures along Surfers Paradise foreshore and throughout the Gold Coast Sand and Sea Trail, intricately carved by the country's most talented sculptors. Various locations. Feb 3-5. Free  

Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!

Anh Do - still the happiest refugee?

Anh Do - still the happiest refugee? Photo: Supplied

Australia's happiest refugee and best-selling author returns by popular demand to the Brisbane stage with his smash-hit show combining stand-up comedy with real-life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing life. Concert Hall, QPAC, Feb 3, 7.30pm. Tickets $59.90-$64.90 online

Jan Powers Mitchelton Farmers Market

The popular dog-friendly northside market returns to Blackwood Street this Sunday with 140+ stalls of fruit and vegetables, meats, fish, cakes, spices, oils, seafood, pasta, coffee, fresh bakery items, flowers and more. Blackwood Street, Mitchelton. Feb 5, 6am-12pm. Free entry.

This article was originally published on Must Do Brisbane.