9.00am. Cars = My Automolove. This exhibition combines car culture with art through a varied display of paintings, printmaking, sculpture, photographs and video. Both historic and contemporary art are included to reflect a love of automobiles and the infrastructure that cars inhabit. Car = My Automolove features a commissioned video about car enthusiasts that meet in Morayfield. Caboolture Regional Art Gallery. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Freewheeling: Cycling in Australia. This touring exhibition traces the changing shape and character of the bicycle, and its impact on Australia's social, economic and political life. It features different types of bicycles, cycling fashion, advertisements and promotional posters, and trophies and medals won by some of Australia's most successful cyclists. Queensland Museum, South Bank. Free. More information online.

2.30pm. Erth's Dinosaur Zoo. Walk with the dinosaurs at QPAC From ferocious carnivorous T-rexs' to cute baby dinosaurs, the performance offers patrons an intimate experience involving learning how to feed and even petting the prehistoric creatures. QPAC, Southbank. Tickets $25, more information online.

4.00pm. The Voice in the Walls. This new and unique performance shifts away from conventional theatre moving towards a more interactive theatre experience. Equipped with headphones and a wireless device, the audience is taken on an intriguing tour around the halls of the House. Old Government House, Brisbane. Tickets $25. More information online.

7.00pm. Moonlight Cinema. This weekend the movie-in-the-park event will feature films The Wedding Ringer on Friday night and Horrible Bosses 2 on Saturday night. There's food and drinks available for purchase on site, plus bean bags and chairs for hire if you don't have your own. Movies begin when the sun goes down. New Farm Park, near the Brisbane Powerhouse. Tickets $17/$14 available online.

7.30pm & 9.45pm. Boy & Girl 2: Mercury Rising. After a smash hit season in 2014, Oscar Theatre Company brings back its gender-flipping cabaret sensation Boy & Girl with more sexy songs and provocative dance numbers. From Chicago and Cabaret to Beyonce and Bruno Mars, BOY&GIRL is an impressive and intimate one night stand you won't regret in the morning. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $48/$38 available online.

Saturday January 17

6.00am. Jan Power's Farmers Markets. Nestled on the Powerhouse Plaza and performance lawn, these markets are perfect for whatever you need. Now running every Saturday morning! Powerhouse Plaza, Brisbane Powerhouse. Free. More information available online.

8.30am. Lifeline Bookfest. The mammoth charity book sale is a genuine institution beloved by bookworms and collectors all over Brisbane. Get in early to get your pick of the lot, or enjoy a leisurely stroll among the tables. Entry is free and prices start from just $1. Continues through to January 26. More information online.

9.00am. RSPCA Pop-Up Adoption. Looking for a purrfect pet? The RSPCA's Queensland shelters are all full, and so they're hosting this inaugural pop-up adoption pet to try to find around 300 dogs and cats forever homes. Fees for older cats and dogs are just $20 and $50 respectively, with kittens and puppies from $199. There'll also be plenty of experts on site to answer questions about your own pets. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Tracey Moffatt: Spirited. In the gallery and on TV, this internationally renowned Australian contemporary artist showcases her recent body of work, 'Spirit Landscapes' 2013, together with the premiere of a new video work, Art calls, featuring Moffatt as a television talk show host. Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion. With nearly 100 garments featured, this exhibition explores the tremendous innovation of Japanese fashion designers from the early 1980s to the present, ranging from the classic and elegant to outrageous. Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank. Tickets $17.50/$21.50. More information online.

10.00am & 2.00pm: The Wind in the Willows. Have you exhausted all of your school holiday activities with the kids? Give them a taste of the theatre and hop along to the La Boite's refreshing production of this children's classic, he wild and wacky adventures of four woodland creatures around the river and beyond. La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove. Tickets $30/$24 available online.

1.00pm & 6.30pm. The Sleeping Beauty. These summer holidays share the magic of Ballet Theatre of Queensland's new production of The Sleeping Beauty, an enchanting ballet based on the Charles Perrault fairy tale and set to the famous music of Tchaikovsky. Featuring Queensland's finest dancers aged 10-17. QPAC Playhouse, South Bank. Tickets $48/$44 available online.

2.00pm. Rapunzel. Rapunzel, kidnapped as a child by the wicked witch Gothel, is freed from her tower prison by handsome Prince Gunther who promises to show her the world. But as Gothel interferes, Rapunzel, Gunther and Rapunzel's friend Pandora the white cat must summon their last ounce of courage to brave the dangers ahead. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $16 available online.

2.00pm & 7.30pm. 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.

3.30pm. Wynumm Central Twilight Markets. Can't find what your after at the city markets? Running til 8:30pm, the Wynumm Central Twlight Markets contains over fifty diverse stalls, showcasing local artistic talent, crafts,vintage and retro fashions as well as food and entertainment. Edith St, Wynumm. Free, more information online.

7.00pm. Asian Cup Australia 2015. Soccer fans should head to Suncorp Stadium to watch the big one - Australia versus South Korea. Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Tickets from $15.29, and include free public transport to and from the game. More information online.

8.00pm. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). It's Shakespeare as the bard never intended: a bold, speedy, irreverent romp by just three actors through all 37 of the plays but without the language barriers or the period hurdles. Great for fans of the Bard and those who felt they suffered through it at school. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $31/$25 available online.

8.00pm. Children of the Revolution. In this special night of music, artists including Jackie Marshall, Sahara Beck and Celestino will re-visit and perform the songs of protest and passion that have inspired them—drawn from decades of powerful musical moments. If you are looking for night of agitation and inspiration, or just a good old-fashioned sing along, it's going to be a show not to be missed. The Triffid, Newstead. Tickets $15.30 available online.

Sunday January 18

6.30am. North Lakes Farmers Markets. Spoilt for choice, market visitors will find a wide range of fresh produce such as fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, raw honey, yoghurt and cheese. Rooftop Westfield North Lakes. Free. More information online.

9.30am. Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear Fashion. From the Victoria and Albert Museum in London comes this exhibition of some 80 undergarments,  including the very first brassiere, 17th century corsets and Queen Victoria's drawers. Queensland Museum, South Bank. Tickets $21.50/$19.00 available online.

10.00am. 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.

10.00am. Sublime: Contemporary works from the collection. This abstract art collection features several large-scale installations that transform perceptions of space, including Zilvinas Kempinas's Columns, Michael Sailstorfer's Wolken (Clouds) and the HD video installation Raumlichtkunst (Space-Light-Art). Queensland Art Gallery, South Bank. Free. More information online.

10.00am. Costumes from the Golden Age of Hollywood. This is a stunning and fascinating exhibition of a Brisbane collector's secret and priceless stash of costumes, props and memorabilia from the Hollywood greats from 1920s to 60s. Museum of Brisbane Brisbane, City Hall. Free. More information online.

1.00pm & 6.00pm. Thriller LIVE. Direct from London's West End, this spectacular show celebrates the undisputed King of Pop with over two hours of your favourite Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 hits including I Want You Back, ABC, Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and many more. QPAC Concert Hall, South Bank. Tickets from $69.90 available online.

2.00pm. Triffid Roots. Every Sunday Sarah Howells of Triple's J's 'Roots 'N All' presents a laidback afternoon of Brisbane's and Australia's best blues, folk, soul and more. The Triffid, Newstead. Free. More information online.