From Asian food festivals, to pop-up riverside destinations and local theatre. We’ve got February covered with Discover Brisbane’s pick of some of the best events and things to do in Brisbane, and surrounding regions.

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Eat up at this Asian Food Festival
When: Sunday, 28th February, 1pm - 6pm
Where: Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny
Tickets: From $125
In its fourth year, The Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival returns to the serene rainforest grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on Saturday 28 February 2021 from 1pm to 6pm. It’s the perfect occasion to gather friends and family for an afternoon of vibrant Asian Street food, refreshing beverages, great sounds, cooking demos, riesling masterclasses and relaxing pleasures.

Visit the grand opening of Dandelion and Driftwood

When: Sunday 28th February, then operating 7 days a week.
Where: 20 Doncaster Street, Hendra Qld 4101

Considered a Queensland ‘institution’, the much-adored Dandelion & Driftwood (D&D) café is making its highly anticipated return to Hendra this Sunday! It’s a welcome return to Hendra after a short relocation to Brisbane International Airport, was short lived due to COVID-19. Lauded by the local community for 8 years, D&D fans will love the seven day a week trading, and now D&D is fully licenced. There’ll be many old favourites from their signature breakfast, lunch and fanfare high tea offerings, but adding a new twist with ‘After Dark’ (yes, cocktails and a sumptuous dinner menu Thursday to Saturday evenings).

They will also be serving Cake trolleys, exquisitely presented high teas, double decker food dishes for breakfast lunch and dinner where one deck is laden with savoury favourites while top deck features the D&D signature sweet waffle, along with coffee and tea tasting card for every curious and expressive customer, are just a few uniquely D&D charm specialities.

Some of the creative and delicious ‘After Dark’ cocktails making their debut on the D&D menu include clever twists on old favourites and all with quirky names honouring D&D or the local neighbourhood including Driftwood Martini, Pina Colada on Doncaster, D&D After Dark margarita and Hendra Mojito.

Celebrate weekends at Customs House

When: Friday 26th February, then Fridays to Sundays, from 3pm.
Where: Customs House, Brisbane, 399 Queen Street Brisbane City.
Tickets: FREE to attend

Launching on Friday, February 26 and running Fridays-Sundays from 3 pm, Saint-Tropez Sunsets by Moët & Chandon is set to be a glamourous celebration of the laidback French Riviera lifestyle, toasting to warm evenings, sunsets with sweeping river views and the elegance and vibrance of French-Mediterranean flavours. The Saint-Tropez Sunsets bar will feature the best of France’s wine regions, with plenty of Moët & Chandon (of course!), Provence rosé, Sancerre, Chablis and Beaujolais. The notorious Customs House pop-up bar bug croissant has had a makeover, too, with the Saint-Tropez Sunsets menu instead offering a brioche lobster roll topped with dill and salmon pearls! Check it out for post-work knockoffs, weekend drinks, or an unforgettable date night.

Round out your weekend with FREE live music

When: Sunday 28th February, 3pm - 5:30pm
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse New Farm
Free

Catch an ever-changing and eclectic lineup of indie pop, folk, electronica, alt-country and rock every month at Brisbane Powerhouse's Livespark. Livespark kicks off with folk duo The Wicked Messeger plus singer-songwriters Sabrina Lawrie and Tyrone Noonan at Brisbane Powerhouse.

Sundaze at Will and Flow
When: Every Sunday until Sunday 28 February, 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Where: Will & Flow, Brisbane City
FREE ENTRY
Watch the stunning sunset over the Brisbane River, whilst sipping on your favourite drink at SUNDAZE at Will & Flow. Brisbane's newest overwater venue is serving up live music from local artists, wood-fired pizza and a selection of summer seafood every Sunday.

See Naked & Screaming!
When: Saturday 6 February – Saturday 27 February
Where: La Boite, Kelvin Grove
Tickets: $45 + booking fee

More Info: laboite.com.au
Strap in for a night of heart-stopping theatre at La Boite's world-premiere production of award-winning playwright Mark Rogers' Naked & Screaming. Take a searing look at the unravelling world of Emily and Simon in this thrilling tale about parenthood, relationships and trust.

SO-CAL on the LAWN
When: Every Thursday – Sunday until Sunday 28 February
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach
Tickets: Free entry
More Info: thestar.com.au
Sip summery Gordon's Pink Gin cocktails and devour So-Cal-inspired treats every Thursday to Sunday at So-Cal on the Lawn at The Star Gold Coast. With a rotating schedule of R'n'B, electro house and acoustic acts, So-Cal on the Lawn is the perfect place to soak up the sun this summer.