The Removalists This critically acclaimed production of the explosive David Williamson play set in 1970s Australian suburbia is theatre at its best, with performances this weekend only. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Friday August 15 at 7.30pm, Saturday August 16 at 1pm and 7.30pm. Tickets $35-$42.

Stuart Ringholt Kraft A giant clock and Club Purple, a nude daytime disco inviting audience participation are 2 of the installations in this mind-blowing free exhibition. Institute of Modern Art, cnr Berwick St & Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-6pm. Free.

Brisbane Fringe Festival This festival brings the city’s diverse and cutting edge artistic community to new audiences, by connecting performers with key local venues. Featuring theatre, comedy, music, poetry, circus and visual arts, there is plenty to discover. Various venues.

GOMA Harvest Films Good Food Month may be over but there’s still a virtual feast of the best food-themed films from around the world to catch for free at GOMA Cinematheque throughout August.GOMA Cinematheque. Friday August 15 at 6pm, Sunday August 17 at 1pm, 3pm. Free.

Opera in the Reservoir The heritage listed Spring Hill Reservoirs are the stunning gothic Victoriana setting for a series of intimate operatic performances by Underground Opera Company. Shows across the weekend. Tickets from $80.

Eidfest Celebrate the end of Ramadan and all Muslim cultures with food from around the world, cooking demonstrations, market stalls, rides and baby animals, entertainment all day and fireworks. It also includes the Muslim Writers Festival. Saturday August 16 from 10am to 10pm. Rocklea Showgrounds. $5 entry.

Edited by Jodi Panayotov from Must Do Brisbane.

Friday August 15

5.00pm. The Seed Project. Head to the Melbourne Street Green for free live music featuring some of Brisbane’s best up-and-coming musicians including Lily Budiasa, Timber Bones and Maximo. Free. More information online.

6.00pm. Knockoff. Kick-start your weekend with free comedy on the Turbine Platform. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tonight features local legend Mel Buttle. Free. More information online.

7.30pm. Grimm. Inspired by the original, gory Grimm fairy tales, this dark comedy show spins audience members’ fears, hopes and dreams into fantastical stories of heroes, villains and monsters. Like Disney for adults. Presented as part of the Brisbane Fringe Festival; also playing Saturday night. Judith Wright Centre, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Tickets $15 available online.

7.30pm. Gloria. QTC’s latest production by award-winning Brisbane playwright Elaine Acworth is an electrifying show starring stage heavyweights Christen O’Leary and Naomi Price. Bille Brown Studio, 78 Montague Road, West End. Tickets $33-$60 available online.

7.30pm. Rolling Thunder Vietnam. Conscription, combat, protest and homecoming, this concert drama unites personal stories of young Vietnam War soldiers with classic rock songs of the era. Starring Wes Carr, Tom Oliver, Matt Pearce and Kimberley Hodgson with an all-star band. Final show. Tickets $89-$99 available online.

7.30pm. James Morrison. Join the jazz legend and his Big Band and star vocalist Emma Pask as they play favourites and standards. Brisbane City Hall, King George Square. Tickets $30-$90 available online.

8.00pm. The Addams Family Musical. Wednesday Addams has fallen in love, and it’s time for her normal boyfriend and his family to meet hers. Things will change for Gomez, Morticia, Fester and Cousin Itt in this production, which is premiering for the first time in Queensland. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $39/30 available online.

Saturday August 16

10.00am. Hot Modernism. This fascinating new exhibition takes visitors on an in-depth journey of discovery of mid-century Queensland architecture, iconic buildings and the stories behind it all. Level 2, State Library of Queensland, South Bank. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Pattern Bandits. Brisbane artist Jemima Wyman has transformed GOMA's Children's Art Centre to explore the relationships between pattern, people and architecture. Children can enter the brightly coloured and highly patterned world of the artist and explore different patterns, from kaleidoscopes, tessellations, camouflage and harlequin, with specially designed hands-on and multimedia and activities. Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank. Free admission. More information online.

10.00am. David Malouf and Friends. Five contemporary artists have paid tribute to the beloved Brisbane author by creating new works for this special exhibition, inspired by the themes and layers of his works. Malouf has then responded to the new works in accompanying texts. A great way to interpret Brisbane through the eyes of creatives. Museum of Brisbane, City Hall. Free. More information online.

1.00pm. Bruise Brothers Slackline Workshop and Performance. Slacklining is great for the mind and body, combining mental focus and a good core strength work out. The line is like a loose tight-rope with no special tools or balance aides required. Take part in a workshop for beginners then watch the ultimate slackline show down with each performer bringing unique flair to engage, surprise and wow the crowd. Suitable for all ages. Part of the Brisbane Fringe Festival. Musgrave Park. Free. More information online.

1.30pm & 7.30pm. Le Noir: The Dark Side of Cirque. World class acrobats, musicians, speciality acts and comedians are the centre piece of the production and will enthral audiences in this spell-binding theatrical journey. Featuring incredible displays of balance, contortion, stamina, aerial artistry and death defying acts, such as the Colombian Wheel of Death. Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Tickets $59-$99 available online.

2.30pm & 8.00pm. Queensland Pops Broadway Spectacular. Enjoy all your favourites from the West End and Broadway in this tribute to musicals past and present. Featuring guest artists Kane Alexander and Silvie Paladino. Concert Hall, QPAC. Tickets $85/$78 available online.

7.00pm. Britney Spears: The Cabaret.  Starring acclaimed singer and actress Christie Whelan Browne (The Rocky Horror Show), Britney Spears: The Cabaret is a satirical look at the perils of fame, with Britney’s hits transformed into cabaret songs, and seamlessly intertwined into the fabric of her life story. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $39/$35 available online.

7.30pm. Finding the Silence. After the success of last year’s Knee Deep, Casus Circus is back to test their physical vulnerabilities, emotions and fears, and try to find the absence of sound. Encounters, both alone and together, form the path of this restless exploration of rigorously refined physicality. Judith Wright Centre, Fortitude Valley. Tickets $39/$36 available online.

7.30pm. Patyegarang. Bangarra dance theatre company commemorates the story of a young Eora woman, Patyegarang, who shared her culture and language with one of the first white settlers in the place we now call Sydney. Patyegarang befriended the colony's timekeeper, Lieutenant William Dawes, gifting him her language in an extraordinary display of trust and friendship. Playhouse, QPAC. Tickets $65/$55 available online.

Sunday August 17

9.00am. Boundary Street Markets. Housed in and around the historic old Peter’s Ice Cream Factory on the corner of Boundary and Mollison streets, these markets feature a unique collection of pop up shops by local artisans, designers, collectors, upcyclers and producers. West End. Free. More information online.

9.30am. Deep Oceans. Journey to a dark and mysterious world deep below the Earth’s surface at this exhibition which showcases odd real-life creatures as well as myths and legends about monsters of the deep. Queensland Museum, South Bank. Tickets $12 available online.

9.30am. Top Secret: Licence to Spy. This interactive exhibit allows you to see in the dark with a night vision camera, dodge laser beams without setting off alarms, break a series of codes and explore the many disguises used by spies. Become James Bond! Sciencentre, Queensland Museum, South Bank. Admission fees apply. More information online.

10.00am. Harvest. This new art, food and film exhibition at GOMA features art delicious-looking enough to make your mouth water. See installations, bold patterns and flavours, a fully-constructed Asian supermarket and more. GOMA, South Bank. Free. More information online.

10.00am. The Many Lives of Moreton Bay. Picturesque Moreton Bay – Aboriginal name Quandamooka – conjures up images of sandy beaches, fishing trips and marine life but the beauty of the Bay is not just skin deep. Few know the rich and diverse history of this natural treasure located on Brisbane’s doorstep. Museum of Brisbane, City Hall. Free. More information online.

3.30pm. LiveSpark. Enjoy a double bill of free live music. This Sunday features Charles Jenkins. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Free. More information online.

5.00pm. Soweto Gospel Choir. South Africa’s most heavenly voices return to Brisbane as part of their 47 city tour. Enjoy these heavenly voices as they include a special tribute to their spiritual father Nelson Mandela, including pieces they sang at his memorial service. Concert Hall, QPAC. Tickets from $80.90 available online.

7.00pm. The Big House: Smackdown. In the Big House, only the strongest and funniest survive. In this grudge match, comic improviser pit their wits against each other, with three teams competing for the audience’s laughs. It’s sudden death, spontaneous, cut-throat comedy. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $12. More information online.

7.00pm. Dive Bar. Part of the Brisbane Fringe Festival, this is an homage to the US-style of dingy bar, with a homemade pool table, wall adornments and loud music. Lovelove Studio, 25 Railway Terrace Milton. Friday to Sunday. Free. More information online.

7.00pm. Akmal Is Lost. Join comedian Akmal Saleh as he navigates a world of political incorrectness. Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. Tickets from $39.90 available online.