BrisAsia Festival The BrisAsia Festival continues with Burnett Lane transformed into a miniature knit and crochet toyland and a pop-up Japanese food, fashion and music afternoon at Roma St Parkland. Feb 14-16 Venues around Brisbane. Mostly free.

Suitcase Rummage Get along to Brisbane's CBD on Sunday for the chance to pick up all sorts of bargains from pre-loved and vintage fashion to jewellery, art, bric-a-brac and homewares. Reddacliff Place George St Brisbane Feb 15 12-5 Free entry

Future Beauty It's the last weekend to catch 30 years of fabulous avant garde Japanese fashion at GOMA before it returns to the Kyoto Costume Institute. GOMA, South Bank. Tickets $15-$20.

Melt: A celebration of Queer Arts and Culture This is the last weekend of shows and films at the first Melt and 16th Queer Film Festival. Take in some cabaret, circus, dance, art and music.

Edited by Jodi Panayotov from Must Do Brisbane.
 

Friday February 13

7:15pm. The Divine Miss Bette. Cabaret sensation Catherine Alcorn takes Brisbane audiences on a roller coaster ride back to the Palace Theater, New York 1973. Backed by a five piece band, she'll belt out classics like Stay With Me Baby, You're Moving Out Today, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and In The Mood. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets from $34 available online.

7:30pm. Jessie J. Grammy award-nominated, pop and R&B superstar Jessie J will perform all her hits from her full length debut album, Who You Are. With swag loads of songs spanning multiple genres, Jessie J's musical styling has redefined pop music for a generation.  Joining Jessie J on her national tour is Timomatic. Eatons Hill Hotel, 646 South Pine Road. Tickets from $72.95 available online.

7:30pm. A Touch of Blue. Popular Queensland vocalist Robyn Brown is joining International guitarist, Libor Smoldas, to explore songs from some of the early Jazz/Blues/Gospel singers – Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ethel Waters, Lil Green, Sister Rosetta Tharpe through to Sam Cooke and Ruthie Foster. Brisbane Jazz Club, Annie Street, Kangaroo Point. Tickets $30 for non-members or $25 for members.

7.30pm. Guy Pearce and Darren Middleton. Guy Pearce will join forces with Powderfinger's Darren Middleton in a double headline tour. Guy and Darren will share the stage in what promises to be an unforgettable show, performing songs from each other's repertoire, with a full backing band. Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour. Tickets $48.00 available online.

7:30pm. Rugby League All Stars. The best indigenous players take on the NRL All Stars as the code's biggest names try to get their season off to a good start. Cbus Super Stadium, Robina. Tickets $25.49-$71.36 available online.

7.30pm. A Midsummer Night's Dream. Directed and adapted by Benjamin Schostakowski, director of multi award-winning A Tribute of Sorts, A Midsummer Night's Dream is an original take on Shakespeare's magical romantic comedy. Roundhouse Theatre, QUT Kelvin Grove. Tickets $44-$53 available online.

8:00pm. G-EAZY. Join Hip Hop artist G-Eazy's for his second nationwide headline tour leading to the release of his highly anticipated second full-length album, These Things Happen. This is an 18+ event. The Zoo, 711 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Tickets $49.90 available online.

9:45pm. BANFF. Join singer-songwriter BANFF (Benjamin Forbes) as he performs Ethereal layers of spacious, soul-drenched indie-pop. Black Bear Lodge, 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Free.

Saturday February 14

9.00am. Sand Safari. Head to the Surfers Paradise foreshore to see an amazing display of Disney characters sculpted from sand. There will be over 12 sculptures made from 10-25 tonnes of sand to create an enchanted wonderland that has to be seen to be believed. Kids can get their photo taken, or take part in sand art and bottle workshops. Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Free. More information online.

9:30am. Humanoid Discovery. Conduct several experiments to investigate the human body and explore your own body from a different perspective. The Sciencentre, corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane. Tickets $11.50-$14.50. More information online.

2.00pm. Three Little Pigs. Iconic children's author Roald Dahl puts his stamp on this classic tale. Also plays on Sunday at 2pm. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $16 available online.

3:00pm. Valentine's Busk. Valentine's Busk is a program celebrating love for art, culture and people with a performance of Brisbane's most talented buskers. Come on down to South Bank and show your love for your favourite buskers by tossing a few coins into their hats, and voting for them to win a gig at Brisbane Festival and a full day session in The Edge Recording Studio. Pop rock group and busking veterans The Basics will headline a free for all ages concert to finish up the day. More information online.

6:00pm. I Might Take My Shirt Off. The premiere of Queensland actor Dash Kruck's cabaret show concerning the misadventures of Lionel. Promises an evening of sex booze, boys, and mythical beasts. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $25 available online.

7:00pm. Regatta's St Valentine's Ball Whether you're single, in a relationship or just want an excuse to party, Regatta Hotel has you covered. Featuring a four hour premium food and beverage package (which includes Moet champagne) as well as live entertainment. There will also be a forbidden fruit fondue station and a vintage photobooth to document your shenanigans. Regatta Hotel, 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong. Tickets $99 available online.

7:15pm. Brisbane Pride Comedy Gala Brisbane Pride Festival presents a laugh out loud comedy gala featuring a dream team of stand-up comedians, drag artists and comic performers. Come along for a good night out, and to raise funds for Brisbane Pride Festival. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets from $34 available online.

7:30pm. Guy Sebastian. Australia's most successful male artist embarks on his first ever national arena tour. Fans can expect a big show packed with Guy Sebastian's greatest hits, chart toppers and songs from his highly anticipated eighth studio album. Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall. Tickets from $89.90 online.

7:30pm. Kasey Chambers. Signifying a new phase in her exciting and expansive career, fans can expect all the hits from her highly anticipated tenth studio album, 'Bittersweet'. The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley. Tickets $61.00 available online.

8.00pm. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) A bold, speedy, irreverent romp through all 37 of Shakespeare's plays but without the language barriers or the period hurdles. If you hated Shakespeare at school, this is the play for you. Brisbane Arts Theatre, Petrie Terrace. Tickets $31/$25 available online.

8:00pm. Megan Washington. Spend Valentine's Day with multi-platinum, ARIA-award winning chanteuse, Megan Washington as she brings a sprinkle of romance to Brisbane. Megan's live shows are known for their raw energy, witty banter, emotional intensity and sing-a-long anthems of love lost and won. The Triffid, Newstead. Tickets $35.10 available online.

9.30pm. Confessions of a Grindr Addict. Prepare yourself for the hilarious, scary and romantic antics of Felix, a Grindr addict as he takes the plunge from from Grindr to an actual date. Winner of the Best of Sydney Fringe 2011 prize, this play celebrates queer arts and culture in Australia. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets $28 available online.

Sunday February 15 

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.

12:00pm. Bands in Parks - Japanese food, fashion and music. Explore Japanese culture at Kisaragi-Sai, a pop-up Japanese food, fashion and music afternoon. Part of the BrisAsia culture festival. Roma Street Parklands. Free.

2:00pm. Triffid Roots. A first-rate songwriter, with a unique turn-of-phrase and a playful ironic touch, Lou Bradley coined the phrase 'Hillbilly pop' to describe her own blend of alt country, bluegrass, folk and mountain music. Whilst Hayden Hack plays his own brand of funky, afro-inspired journeyman music and retells stories about the world from a viewpoint only a traveling artisan could. The Triffid, Newstead. Free.

3.00pm. Wicked. See the untold story of the witches of Oz in this spellbinding prequel to The Wizard of Oz, starring the fiery, misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, and the beautiful and ambitious Glinda the Good. QPAC, South Brisbane. Tickets from $69.90 available online.

5:00pm. Cleveland Past Masters Big Band. The Brisbane Jazz Club welcomes back this stella ensemble who perform a special blend of Big Band classics. Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie Street, Kangaroo Point. Tickets $10.00-$25.00 available online.