At least 10 things to do this weekend
It’s almost the weekend, and between comedy greats, sporting stars and Australian music legends, secret suppers and steam train adventures — there’s something for everyone.
Updated: 19 June 2025 Photography: Morgan Smith
1) LAUGH: the night away at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow with some of Festival’s funniest and most acclaimed comedians (Thur).
2) LUNCH WITH LEAGUE ROYALTY: with NRL greats Trent Barrett & Ben Te’o at this Fitzy’s Feast Long Lunch, raining funds for It’s a Bloke Thing (Fri).
3) SETTLE IN: for an intimate night with Pete Murray as he brings his solo acoustic tour to town - storytelling, songs, and plenty of heart (Fri).
4) STEP INTO THE WILDERNESS: as St Mary’s production of Lord of the Flies comes to the stage - an intense tale of survival, power and human nature. (Fri & Sat).
5) START PLANNING YOUR MASTERPIECE: entries are now open for Toast 2—The Field Guide’s delightfully playful art prize and exhibition of artworks on toast.
6) FIND THE FUNNY IN LIFE’S LITTLE MOMENTS: as Carl Barron returns to the Empire with his signature wit and wonder (Sat).
7) INDULGE YOUR INNER FOODIE: with four secret courses and matching wines at Rosalie House’s Winter Supper Club: The Best of Australia (Fri).
8) CATCH SOME HOOPS: and cheer on the locals as both the Toowoomba Men’s & Women’s Mountaineers take on the Moreton Bay Suns in the QSL Home Game Series (Sat).
9) GRAB SOME FRIENDS: and paint, sip & unwind as you grab a brush, pour a glass, and let the creativity flow at this relaxed paint and sip evening (Fri).
10) FIND A NEW FAVE: with racks of preloved fashion, shoes, accessories (and plenty of coffee) at this monthly pop-up fashion market (Sun).
11) MAKE A DAY OF IT: with a Sunday steam train ride aboard the Pint & Plate Express, plus lunch, pubs and plenty to explore in Clifton (Sun).
12) HEAD WEST: to the Bullarama Cowboy Wars for a night of bull riding, team battles and rodeo action (Sat).
13) STEP BACK IN TIME: on the Historic Homes of the Caledonian Estate walking tour - exploring unique architecture, local history and a touch of Scottish charm (Sat).
