Get your Netflix queue ready, it’s a long weekend. Three days is just about the right amount of time needed to knock over a complete season of TV. However, if you’d like a break from Mad Men this long weekend you can venture out to these great events.
Neil Johnson book signing – Saturday 6 June
Kaboom Comics will host local debut author’s book launch this Saturday from 9am to 11am. For your signed copy of The Burning of Elizabeth Barker get along to this exclusive event and see Kaboom’s Facebook page for more details.
The Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 7 June
It’s the first Sunday in the month so the Margaret Street Markets are back, offering food, handmade clothes, jewellery and this weekend, entertainment and rides for the kids to celebrate Queensland Day.
Gatton Cup – Sunday 7 June
Enjoy a day of winter racing at the Gatton Cup. Marquee tickets are selling fast – call the Lockyer Race Club on (07) 5462 2850 to book yours.
Free: That Sugar Film – Tuesday 9 June
Underbelly and Puberty Blues star Damon Gameau pulls a super size me with That Sugar Film, a doco that proves something we all knew: too much sugar is not a good thing. The twist in Damon’s diet experiment is he eats only “healthy” foods like museli bars and yoghurt. It’s presented in an easily digestible palette, which includes bright colours, quirky special effects and Hugh Jackman. Worth a look, even if it’s just for the Mountain Dew dentist scene. If you see it, you’ll know what I mean.
The film’s playing at Empire Theatres, 6.30pm and will be followed by a Q&A with Sweet Poison author David Gillespie. The event is hosted by Shine Lawyers, visit their website shine.com.au/sugar to get your free ticket.
And down the road in Brisbane…
Doughnut Bar pop up for International Doughnut Day – Friday 5 June
Get your mouth around some holy goodness this International Doughnut Day. If you’re in the Queen St Mall this Friday you can pick up a doughnut (or five) all day long from The Doughnut Bar. They’ll be serving from 6am to midnight.
Caxton Street Festival – Sunday 7 June
More than just seafood and beers, the Caxton Street Festival is all grown up. Now in its 21st year the 2015 program is worth attending for the music line up alone – The Beautiful Girls, Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson, and Hey Geronimo are just a few of the acts set to take the stage. Food trucks galore will be there to keep your belly full. Tickets are $29, plus booking fee.
Exhibition: David Lynch, Between Two Worlds – Monday 8 June
GOMA’s David Lynch exhibition is now in its final days. The creator of Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive Lynch again displays his dark side in this exhibition that includes screenings of his films. Ends 8 June, see the GOMA website for ticket details.
Image features jewellery from Margaret Street Markets stallholder Meekz Contemporary Jewellery
