Brisbane Baroque It's the final weekend of this music festival that brings the best of music from 1600 to 1750 to splendid life, performed by Australia's most talented classic musicians. Enjoy Handel's opera Faramondo at the Conservatorium, or the magic of Bach at City Hall. Tickets from $5.

Distant Lines A major exhibition featuring the fascinating, untold and intimate stories of Queenslanders in World War I. State Library of Queensland, South Bank. Free.

Michael Parekowhai:The Promised Land One of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists has brought his playful large scale works to Brisbane in a stunning immersive exhibition that transforms gallery spaces into a 'memory palace'. GOMA, South Bank. 10am-5pm. Free.

The Founding Years: 1895-1915 This fascinating historical exhibition is a collection of works that were acquired by the QAG in the first 20 years of its existence, including some iconic Queensland paintings. Queensland Art Gallery, 10am-5pm. Free.

David Lynch: Between Two Worlds David Lynch's first ever Australian exhibition features some 200 of his prolific works – paintings, films, videos, photographs & works on paper. On Sunday at 6pm is the special HEXA - Factory Photographs event. GOMA, South Bank. Tickets from $20.

U.R.BNE Festival 2015. This festival will focus on the Wickham Park Precinct. This festival will include a series of events, activities, heritage tours and workshops, plus lighting installations and food trucks.  Observatory Park, 230 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Australia. Free event. More information available online.

Edited by Jodi Panayotov from Must Do Brisbane.

Friday 17 April

5.00pm. Samford Movie in the Park. Samford's first ever Movie in the Park will be screening Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Head down and enjoy a jungle themed evening filled with live entertainment, face painting and a prize for the 'best dressed' jungle inspired costume. John Scott Park. Gold Coin Donation. More information online.

5.00pm. Calais EP Launch. Indie Rock band, Calais, debut an atmospheric style on their forthcoming EP 'Silhouette'. Together, they create emotionally raw music propelled by layered instrumentation, synthesized grooves and pounding drums. Supported by Youth Allowance and Chinatown Carpark. Black Bear Lodge. Tickets from $13.30 available online.

5.30pm. Film Night. Showcasing films produced by Brisbane's young locals. Enjoy an evening in an unique space showcasing some of Brisbane's Young talent. 5 Green Square Close, Fortitude Valley. Bookings recommended. More information available online.

6.30pm. Paul Williams and Friends. Regularly performing with the Caxton Street Jazz band, Clarinet and Saxophonist Paul Williams delivers his own soulful show of classic jazz standards, sharing the stage with Paul Hudson, Andrew Shaw, John Reeves and Mal Wood. Brisbane Jazz Club. Tickets from $15.00 available online.

7.00pm. Banff Mountain Film Festival. One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world comes to Brisbane. Banff Mountain Film Festival features a selection of the world's most captivating mountain-themed short films that will leave audiences on the edges of their seats. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets from $25 available online.

7.00pm. Pablo Fancisco. The king of impersonations, Pablo's unbelievable ability to physically morph himself into Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael J Fox, Jackie Chan, Don Fontaine and many others is mesmerising. When Francisco hits the stage, he immediately brings his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. The Tivoli. Tickets from $69.90 available online.

7.30pm. 360. Touted as 'the country's hottest and most controversial crossover star' by The Sydney Morning Herald, 360 has rapidly earned himself respect for bringing Australian hip-hop to the forefront of the musical landscape. Supported by Perth emcee, Coin Banks, and Melbourne-based, LEVA. Triffid. Tickets from $45.30 available online.

7.30pm. Samson. La Boite's previous Playwright-in-Residence, Julia-Rose Lewis, has created a darkly beautiful play which offers a window into the world of young Australians today. This play is co-produced with Sydney's iconic theatre company Belvoir. Roundhouse theatre, 6 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove. Tickets from $25.00 available online.

7.30pm. Teenage Dreams. Join Josh RH Daveta on a ride into the magical world of of the Super-Bowl half-time entertainment diva, Katy Perry. After his role in Oscar Theatre Company's BOY&GIRL, Daveta's new role involves a satirical bedroom romp of song adventures.  Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Troy Armstrong Management. Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. Tickets from $36.00 available online.

7.30pm. Blackstreet. The resurgence of Golden Era R&B continues with the reformation of Grammy Award winning hit makers, Blackstreet. Recognised as one of the top vocal groups of the '90's, the groups platinum selling debut album has become one of the "must have" albums in every R&B fans collection. If you are a fan of feel good '90s R&B, then be sure to catch Blackstreet live where you can expect a night of non stop hits and plenty of surprises. The Hi Fi Brisbane. Tickets from $60.50 available online.

8.00pm. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Put six young people in the throes of puberty along with six adults, who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, all vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime, and you have the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the most improbable of heroes. Brisbane Arts Theatre, 210 Petrie Terrace. Tickets from $30 available online.

8.00pm. The Supreme Dreams. The Supreme Dreams bring back the hit songs of the 60s. With the fresh, optimistic buoyancy of this 60's movement as well as the high energy and throbbing rhythms, you're bound to be out of your seat and dancing. Redcliffe Cultural Centre. Tickets from $25.00 available online.

9.00pm. The Devil Wears Leigh Buchanan. Leigh Buchanan returns in his hit cabaret that celebrates celebrity and his good love of stiletto. This cabaret weaves stories, songs and scandalous secrets in a way that you'll be laughing and begging for more. Visy Theatre, Brisbane PowerHouse. Tickets from $36.00 available online.

Saturday 18 April

10.00am. The River: A History of Brisbane. The River: A history of Brisbane explores our ever-changing relationship with the river. This exhibition reveals how the river is intertwined in the lives of Brisbane's inhabitants. It will also showcase artworks and objects from the City of Brisbane collection. Brisbane City Hall, Gallery 1a & 2a. Free admission. More information online.

10.00am. Ladies Day: Vintage High Tea. Dress up in your best frock to enjoy a day out with the girls! Bring on or more fashion items of good condition to swap. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Tickets from $10.00 available online.

11.30am. Workshop: 1950sHairstyling. Come dressed in your vintage best and learn how to create two essential vintage hairstyles. Participants will first learn how to create a 1950s hot roller set to suit all hair lengths. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Tickets from $10.00 available online.

11.00am. Brisbane Beer Fest. A beer festival event for beer enthusiasts to experience a delightful journey of sipping, sampling & tasting some of the 130 beers, craft beers and ciders from over 20 brewers, as well as some amazing food. Live music, DJ's, and special guest Sam Kekovich will will make this a great day out. Eatons Hill Hotel. Gold coin donation (Proceeds to Daniel Morcombe Foundation). More information online.

12.00pm. Metal Heart Festival. In it's third consecutive year, the 2015 Metal Heart Festival is the local metal show where you can let your hair down and party on! Featuring a triple headline bill of Heaven the Axe, Segression and Breach of Silence. Triffid. Tickets from $35.10 available online.

2.00pm. Stories from the Sky: Flipside Circus. Presented by Judith Wright Centre, Stories from the Sky is a spectacular school holiday treat. The skills of the artists aged 11-18 will amaze and astound you with their gutsy German wheel and juggling. Suitable for all ages. Performance Space, 420 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley. Tickets from $18.00 available online.

4.30pm. Gold Coast Film Festival Special Guest Screening: To Be Takei. George Takei attends a Q&A and screening of his documentary, To Be Takei, which examines the many roles played by the eclectic 77-year-old actor/activist and internet phenomenon with over 7-million Facebook fans. Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall, Gold Coast. Tickets from $13.00 available online.

6.30pm. Jazzarach. One-night-only premier starring the timeless pieces from the swinging sounds of classic Bacharach. Featuring a cross-generation of world-class musicians including Irene Bartlett, Francesca de Valence and Dave Spicer, sharing a mutual love of Bacharach and his rich harmonies, complex melodies and exciting rhythms, and a storyline to recapture your youth and speak to your life. Brisbane Jazz Club. Tickets from $15.00 available online.

7.00pm. Seafire - Surfers Paradise festival fireworks. Surfers Paradise festival celebrates their passion for fireworks with seafire, a night of hypnotic performance and thrilling fireworks above Surfers Paradise beach. Surfers Paradise Tenpin, Surfers Paradise. This is a free event. More information available online.

7.00pm. Hey Geronimo. Formed out of Brisbane's burgeoning indie scene in 2012, Hey Geronimo have developed into one of the country's most innovative purveyors of warped, indie-pop. Supported by The Bacchanales. Black Bear Lodge. Free entry. More information online.

7.30pm. Queensland Symphony Orchestra & Sarah Chang. Sarah Chang is recognised as one of the world's great violinists, and the American virtuoso will join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a night of spellbinding classical music this Saturday. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 8, Chang has performed with the greatest orchestras, conductors and accompanists internationally in a career spanning more than two decades. Concert Hall, QPAC. Tickets from $55.00 available online.

7.30pm. Architects. British technical Metalcore outfit Architects return to Australia for their first headline tour since the release of last year's Lost Forever // Lost Together. Supported by Stick To You Guns and Being As An Ocean (USA), it's sure to be night to remember for fans of passionate, breakdown heavy music. The Hi Fi Brisbane. Tickets from $50.50 available online.

8.00pm. Wicked. This is the final weekend of performances for this unmissable untold story of the friendship between the witches of Oz, the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Lyrics Theatre, QPAC. Tickets from $70 available online.

8.00pm. Saskwatch. Supported by Dorsal Fin and Robert Muinos, Melbourne-based Saskwatch return to Brisbane to promote the upcoming release of their third studio album, 'Sorry I Let It Come Between Us', available June the 12th via Northside/Remote Control Records. The Zoo Brisbane. Tickets from $23.50 available online.

Sunday 19th April

10:00am. David Lynch: Between Two Worlds. This highly anticipated exhibitions opens and features more than 200 works organised around three ideas – 'Man and machine', 'The extra-ordinary', and 'Psychic Aches'. Moving between the porous divide of the body and the world it inhabits, the exhibition explores the subjects of industry and organic phenomena; representations of inner conflict; and the possibility of finding a deeper reality in our experience of the everyday. Queensland Gallery Of Modern Art. Tickets from $11.00 available online.

2.00pm. Triffid Roots - David Orr and Dear Willow. Kick back with a cold beer every Sunday, as Triffid Roots presented by Sarah Howells (Roots N' All) takes over the venue and beer garden to bring you the best of Brisbane, and Australia's blues, roots, folk, contemporary jazz, soul, reggae and world music. David Orr is the frontman for Brisbane band Anonymous Heroes. Triffid. Free Event. More information online.

3.00pm. Dark Universe. Narrator Neil deGrasse Tyson takes his audience on a journey to learn about recent dramatic advances our knowledge of the universe, including dark matter and dark energy. Developed by the American Museum of Natural History. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Tickets from $15. More information online

5.00pm. Swing Central featuring Brad Leaver. Australia's most sophisticated swing band is fronted by super suave Brad Leaver whose velvet crooning has melted hearts all over the world. Picture yourself dancing with your loved one to the music of a more refined and romantic era,  when women in hats and gloves were wooed by handsome strangers in the night and crooners like Sinatra and Dean Martin ruled the nightclubs. Brisbane Jazz Club. Tickets from $15.00 available online.

5.00pm. Jodie-Joy: Music Video Event Launch. Brisbane's own Singer Songwriter, Jodie-JOy is launching the music video of her new single, Naked. Jodie-Joy has worked with the cream of the crop in Australia and has recently returned from her tour of the United States. JJ and her band will be performing all tracks from her EP, that will be available for purchase to tickets holders. New Globe Theatre, Brunswick St, Tickets at the door $25, Tickets from $20 available online.

6.00pm. Kraken Presenting: For the Love of Music. Six amazing bands from the greater Brisbane area, all of varying styles and genres, are encouraged to present only their best originals and throw some awe-inspiring, creative covers into the mix. This show is the first of its kind and one guaranteed to impress music lovers from all walks of life. Triffid. Tickets from $12.75 available online.

7.00pm. All Our Exes Live In Texas. Celebrating the release of the new track, 'Sailboat', from their forthcoming debut album, with Mandolin, ukulele, accordion and guitar, this four-piece indie-folk outfit deliver tunes that are clearly crafted with taste, care and skill in the context of a spontaneous, playful and utterly charming live show. Black Bear Lodge. Tickets from $23.50 available online.

8.00pm. The Pink Floyd Experience. The Pink Floyd Experience are pleased to announce their Wish You Were Here tour in Australia. Selling over 13 million copies worldwide, Wish You Were Here remains one of the fastest selling albums of all time. The Pink Floyd Experience captures the spirit, sound and jaw-dropping visual effects that Pink Floyd are renowned for. Concert Hall, QPAC. Tickets from $79.00 available online.

8.00pm. The Deathcrusher Tour - Napalm Death & Carcass. Two of the most influential and legendary acts in the history of the grindcore and death metal genres join forces in a pairing that has not been seen for decades. It doesn't get any better than this for fans of heavy music - heads will roll, limbs will fly and bodies will rot in this most spectacular and rare offering. Supported by Extortion. The Hi Fi Brisbane. Tickets from $74.00 available online.