Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show The Good Food and Wine Show returns to Brisbane bigger and better than ever, featuring renowned chefs (including dessert king Adriano Zumbo), wine makers and a host of gourmet discoveries to enjoy. Oct 17-19 from 9am-5pm. Tickets $21-$26.

Green Jam Sessions Take time out to unwind on Friday evenings as the fab free Green Jam Sessions return to QPAC's Melbourne St Green, with cool jazz and contemporary groove to enjoy under the stars. Tonight enjoy the sounds of the Simon Drew quartet. Melbourne St Green QPAC. Friday 5pm-9pm. Free.

Sublime: Contemporary Works The must see free art exhibition at QAG showcases QAGOMA's mind-blowing contemporary sculpture collection with some 40 large scale installations from artists around the world. QAG Daily 10am-5pm. Free.

Children's Week Festival Children's Week 2014 launches with a family day festival in Brisbane Botanical Gardens at Mt Coot-tha, featuring Kids Masterchef winners, a myriad of hands-on activities and non-stop entertainment. Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Sunday October 19,10am-2pm. Free.

Oktoberfest Put on the lederhosen and dirndls, gather a posse and head to the Brisbane Showgrounds for the best Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich. Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. 4-12pm Friday, 11am-12pm Saturday, 11am to 8pm Sunday. Tickets $15-$20.

Ben & Jerry's Open Air Cinema South Bank's popular open air cinema by the river shows a mix of blockbuster, retro, art house and family films under the stars along with gourmet eats, ice-creams and an open bar. Rainforest Green, South Bank, Friday to Sunday. Gates open 5pm. Tickets $17-20 at the door or cheaper online.

Edited by Jodi Panayotov from Must Do Brisbane.com
 

Friday October 17

9.00am. Queensland Youth Shakespeare Festival Finals. SHAKE FEST is back in 2014, providing a unique opportunity for students across Queensland to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare.The festival will combine multiple art forms from across numerous competitive categories including: Monologue, Duologue, Scene, Dance, Music, Design, Photography and Film. Sessions will also be held on Saturday 9am-3pm. Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm. Tickets from $12 available online.

9.00am. Gold Coast International Marine Expo. Based in Coomera within the Gold Coast Marine Precinct the Expo offers visitors a behind the scene view of the marine industry while being held within Australia's largest boat manufacturing plants and shipyards. All weekend event. 50-84 Waterway Drive, Coomera. Tickets $8 available online.

9.30am. Camilla Warehouse Sale. Get your Camilla fix just in time for summer with 70 per cent off previous Camilla styles (including their signature kaftans) at their Brisbane warehouse sale weekend. Cash, EFTPOS and most major credit cards accepted. Brisbane Showgrounds. More information online.

10.00am. Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival. The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival is an annual event to celebrate the great lifestyle they enjoy on the Mountain and want to share with their visitors. All weekend event. Main Western Road, Corner of Main Street, North Tamborine. Free. More information available online.

3.00pm. Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown. Narrated by Geoffrey Rush, the show imagines a place where time stand still, the universal order breaks down and, the unimaginable becomes reality. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Tickets start at $9. More information available online.

4.30pm. Dinner and Movie by the River. Dinner for this week is Fish and Chips with other light meals available and the final showing of 'Minuscules'. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, 708 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket. Free. More information available online.

5.00pm. Father-Son Adventure Weekend. An all weekend father and son bonding event  which includes accommodation, catered meals, a half-day professionally-guided canoeing expedition down one of the local river systems, and just a few short coaching sessions for the men, whilst the boys engage in other various outdoor activities. Mapleton. Costs $450 a father-son pair. Information available online.

5.00pm. Darra Street Festival. Head out to Darra for a free, low cost event for all the family. Enjoy stage entertainment with local bands, international food, children's entertainment, market stalls, face painting and street entertainers. Railway Pde, Darra. Free. More information available online.

5.00pm. Redbank Plains State School Twilight Festival. There will be over 30 stalls here including, new, preloved, lollies, crafts, handmade, party plan, coffee van, P&C BBQ and more. This is an event suitable for the whole family. Redbank Plains State School, School Road Redbank Plains QLD 4301, Redbank Plains. Free. More information available online.

6.00pm. SPELD Cocktail Party. SPELD Qld invites you to help launch Dyslexia Empowerment Week, and to celebrate 45 years of operation. Queen Alexandra Home, 347 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo. Tickets $40 available online.

6.00pm. Colourise Festival: Earth 2014. In collaboration with Canadian imagineNATIVE Film, Media Art Festival 2013 and BlackScreen National Film and Sound Archive, the LED Super Screen in Queen St Mall will showcase a selection of international Indigenous short screen works as a part of the festival. Queen St Mall. Free. More information available online.

6.00pm. Knockoff. Kick-start your weekend with free comedy on the Turbine Platform. Queen of Cardigans Mel Buttle is headlining, supported by Joe Shaffer, Jeremy Sexton and Jack Gramenz. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm.Free. More information online.

6.00pm. MS Moonlight Walk. Now in its 16th year, the 5km and 10km walks are favourites among families, corporate teams, students and community groups – and many costumed characters. Starts from the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank Parklands. Registration $15 available online.

7.00pm. Ryan Bingham. An unmistakable voice with a knack for "drifter poetry", Texan raised, LA based Ryan Bingham is an Academy Award Winner, Grammy Award Winner and Golden Globe Award winner for his title track "The Weary Kind" from the acclaimed film "Crazy Heart". Black Bear Lodge, Level 1 - 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. 18+ event. Tickets $37.75 available online.

7.30pm. The Whitlams. After a national sold out orchestra tour in 2013, The Whitlams will be returning to do their first band show in quite some time.  Doors open at 7.30pm. 18+ event. The Hi-Fi Brisbane, 125 Boundary St, West End. Tickets sold out.

7.30pm. Wuthering Heights. Adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre Co, Emily Brontë's gothic classic shows that revenge, jealousy, and love don't always get you what you want. Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. Tickets start at $54, available online.

7.30pm. Russell Bayne and the Session Band. Russell presents a knockout night of swinging standards, groovy pop tunes to Latin & Country swing hoedown and get-up and get-down grooves. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets from $20 available online.

8.00pm. Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee. Back by popular demand, Vietnamese comedian Anh Do returns to Brisbane with his hit live show based on his best-selling book. His new stage show delves deep into his own life, the joys and the sorrows with the result being an unforgettable night at the theatre. Concert Hall, QPAC Theatre, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Bank. Tickets $64.90 available online.

8.00pm. Hello Hokkaido, Fox & Fowl, Brother Fox. Brisbane four-piece Hello Hokkaido, have been sharing their own fun brand of energetic pop/rock with their loyal fans for a few years now, and (with a little help from Yanto Browning) have finally tamed their great live sound for their self-titled, debut EP. The Zoo, 711 Ann Street, The Valley. Tickets at the door $15. Cheaper available online.

Saturday October 18

8.00am. The Handmade Expo Markets. Come along to the monthly Handmade Expo Markets and find handmade, hand-crafted and home baked local products. The Handmade Expo Market prides itself on excellence in making, baking and growing. Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba. Free. More information available online.

9.00am. Fortitude Valley Markets. Explore the newly revitalised Fortitude Valley Markets with a variety of food stalls, themed eating areas, vintage markets and more. Chinatown Mall and Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. Free. More information available 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.  Museum of Brisbane, City Hall. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Science in the Park Festival. With freaky fun science experiments, roving entertainers, cool science products, market stalls, food vendors and a no-reserve auction where you're sure to grab yourself a bargain, this event is going to be an amazing family day out. North Lakes Town Park - Lake Eden, Corner Lakefield Drive & Memorial Boulevard, North Lakes. Free Entry. More information available 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. Island Currents: Art from Bentinck Island and the Torres Strait. A celebration of the land, sea and sky of north Queensland, monumental and vibrant paintings by women of Bentinck Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria are displayed together with various performance objects by artists of the Torres Strait. Queensland Art Gallery, South Bank. Free. More information online.

11.00am. Mudgeeraba Music Muster. Over 3,000 visitors had a great time last year and organisers, the Mudgeeraba Chamber of Commerce, have their sights set on more - lots more - enthusiasts of all ages having even more fun in 2014. Swan Lane, Mudgeeraba. Free. More information available online.

1.00pm. Decades Festival. Reminisce about the days past or learn something new as the Decades Festival showcases the 'best of' each era, with all the fun of stage entertainment, a car show, vintage markets, amusement rides, interactive workshops and historical galleries too. Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine. More information and tickets online.

2.00pm. The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. This story for children by Discworld author Terry Pratchett is a funny and irreverent take on the classic German fairytale, the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Bring the kids for hilarious children's entertainment. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $16 available online.

2.00pm. Lil John Day Festival. One of the hardest partying DJs in the US, Lil Jon, is making his way to Australia in October for his first DJ set tour down under with more special guests to be announced. Eatons Hill Hotel And Function Centre, 646 South Pine Road, Eatons Hill. Tickets from $36.25 available online.

5.00pm. The Blurst of Times. After what can only be described as a spectacular debut on Easter weekend last year,the festival is now returning for 2014, presented by Sailor Jerry, The Music & FasterLouder. The event will be taking over three of Brisbane's best venues, The Brightside, The Brightside Carpark and The Zoo. The Brightside, 27 Warner St, Brisbane. Doors open at 1pm. Limited Tickets available online.

7.00pm. Ball Park Music. Australia's favourite indie juggernauts are hitting the road again this September to treat fans to even more unforgettable live shows. Doors open at 7.00pm. The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley, Tickets from $49.75 available online.

7.00pm. Caboolture Comedy Night. Featuring comedian Nick Johns and other special guests, this is a professional night if stand up comedy to ensure a good time and raise funds for the local junior rugby league U13s and U14s. Caboolture Junior Rugby League Club - Centenary Lakes, Stringfellow Road, Caboolture. Tickets $30 available online.

7.30pm. Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. Following its sold out Latin night last year, BCJO will perform the music of Gordon Goodwin, composer, sax player and founder of the Big Phat Band. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets from $20 available online.

7.30pm. Found Sound. Found Sound has been inspired by post-1960s literature from the Moreton Bay region and developed by local emerging artists under the expert guidance of award-winning actor-director team, Therese Collie and Tim Mullooly. Woody Point Memorial Hall Cnr Oxley Avenue & Hornibrook Esplanade, Woody Point. Free. More information available online.

8.00pm. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. With a firm hand on medication, treatment and basic necessities, Nurse Ratched's word is law and dissent is punished. Into this world struts Randle P. McMurphy, a charming rogue who soon ignites a power struggle that can only end in their mutual destruction. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $25-$31 available online.

9.00pm. Yacht Rock. From 1976 to 1984 radio airwaves were dominated by REALLY smooth music, also known as 'Yacht Rock'. These Yacht Rockers docked a remarkable fleet of number one hits throughout, giving every rich yuppie the chance to 'sail away'.Tropical attire highly recommended. Black Bear Lodge, Level 1 - 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Free. More information available online.

Sunday October 19

8.00am. The Walter Taylor Ward Dogs' Breakfast. There will be pet stalls, free coffee and breakfast, competitions, face painting and games for you and your best friend. Green Hill Reservoir Park, Russell Tce, Chapel Hill. Free. More information available online.

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. 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. Tickets $14.50/$12.50. More information online.

10.00am. ABC Emergency Ready Day. As storm season draws closer, 612 ABC Brisbane is helping the community 'Emergency Ready' with a free family event with rides for the kids.Cultural Forecourt at South Bank Parklands. Free. More information available online.

11.00am. Sunday Sounds at Sanctuary Cove. Each Sunday in October a stellar line up of outstanding live music, events for the kids, fabulous food, and much more is up for grabs at Sunday Sounds. This week's genre is pop and dance, with some of best acts from the Gold Coast and beyond, plus loads of other entertainment and food options. Sanctuary Cove. More information online.

11.30am. Music on Sundays 5: World Inspiration. Breeze through the folk-inspired territories of Copland and Sibelius, bask in Tchaikovsky's radiant score and be uplifted by Tchivzhel's pursuit of perfection with the QSO's glowing sound. Concert Hall, QPAC, South Bank. Tickets from $65 available online.

1.00pm & 6.30pm. The Lion King. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, this breathtaking production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and unforgettable music including Elton John and Tim Rice's Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and the Oscar-winning Can You Feel the Love Tonight? Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Tickets $50-$150 available online

2.00pm. Breakaway Inc Carer's Banquet BBQ. Breakaway, a not-for-profit organisation that supports people with high complex disabilities and their families in Moreton Bay Regional Shire, will be holding the fundraiser to celebrate the contribution that carers make to the community. Belvedere Hotel - Woody Point. Tickets $40 available online.

3.30pm. Livespark. Livespark presents perfect Sunday mid-afternoon entertainment and features some of the best indie-pop and rock bands Brisbane and beyond has to offer. This week features Wolf & Napoleon and Amaya Laucirica. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Free. More information online.

6.00pm. Mark Pradella Band. Join this musical journey with a mixture of styles including arrangements by Michael Gillespie and Sam Pace. These guys strive to produce the best quality music combined with personality and entertainment. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St, Kangaroo Point. Doors open at 5.00pm. Tickets from $20 available online.