Sunshine Beaders' workshop day at BVAC in Tarragindi opens with the Lilly Petal Cuff Bracelet, taught by Helen. The bracelet is Michelle Whittaker's design from Beadworx, taught with her permission. You'll braid a round Kumihimo rope embellished with Superduos, then add a row of

Tutor Pauline Stevens is sharing her collection of vintage buttons for this beadweaving workshop. Shank buttons are the centrepiece, and because they're becoming harder to find, each bracelet has little chance of being repeated, so the one you make will be your own. Two-hole bead

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in true SOKO style. Where refined dining, curated entertainment and rooftop elegance meet for a race day like no other. Enjoy a three-hour premium canapé and beverage package, featuring live yakitori and sashimi stations, free-flowing champagne, spirits an

A string quartet plays Michael Jackson's biggest songs inside St John's Cathedral, with the room lit only by candles. The hour-long program runs from I Want You Back and Billie Jean through to Man in the Mirror, Heal the World and Thriller, performed by Paradiso Strings. It's a t

The second La Bodega, set in the old Alfred E. Griffiths service station, with about 120 seats and a bigger bar than the East Brisbane original. The taco-led menu is the same at both, including beef birria tacos, empanadas and horchata ice cream, with frozen margaritas and agave

Discover the fascinating lives of platypuses Discover the world of platypuses like never before! This 30-minute guided experience takes you behind the scenes, where you’ll learn fascinating details about platypus care and even help prepare and feed their afternoon snack. ★ Exclus