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Brisbane InFocus
Weekend guide: 30 October–1 November 2026

Go Play Brisbane 2026: a first-timer’s guide to the free weekend

Go Play returns to State Library of Queensland on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. The free, volunteer-run convention welcomes people trying tabletop roleplaying for the first time, alongside experienced players.

The clearly labelled 2026 venue is Level 1, Stanley Place, South Brisbane. Older references to The Edge remain on the organiser’s site, so follow the current-year panel when finding your way.

The programme lists morning sessions from 9am to 12:30pm and afternoon sessions from 1:30pm to 5pm on both days. Choose a block you can stay for and allow time to settle in.

Read the individual game notes before choosing. Themes range across fantasy, science-fiction and horror, with content warnings and preparation requirements attached to particular games. Beginners are welcome, but every table offers a different experience.

Registration notices conflict: the site contains both open-registration wording and advice to sign up on the day. Check the live registration link or ask the organiser before assuming a seat is reserved.

State Library’s transport guide puts Cultural Centre busway station about 260 metres away and South Brisbane station about 500 metres away. The full guide explains session choice, venue access and how to arrive prepared, with one session enough for a first visit.

Warrajamba at Museum of Brisbane: a free City Hall outing

Warrajamba gives you a free indoor outing at Museum of Brisbane, on Level 3 of City Hall. The exhibition runs until Sunday 22 November 2026, with daily opening from 10am to 5pm.

Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins explores the ancestral story of Warrajamba, the mermaid, through a practice grounded in Country and family. Read the museum’s interpretation alongside the work, then leave time for the creative activity.

Visitors can use artist-designed stamps to make a mermaid or dugong. The museum lists the experience for all ages and recommends supervising children around the water-based ink. Adults can join in too.

The visitor guide describes a 10-minute walk from Central or Roma Street station. Bus services also stop around City Hall. Exhibition entry is free; transport, parking and any lunch plans need their own allowance.

The museum’s access information confirms wheelchair and pram access and accessible toilets. Clock Tower visits have separate arrangements and different access restrictions, so check those independently.

Artist studio dates are announced separately, so an exhibition visit doesn’t guarantee meeting Cockatoo-Collins. For more context, the museum’s Where I Belong episode explores her return to Minjerribah. Our full guide helps you plan the visit without adding a paid attraction to the day.

High Road Bar & Grill, South Brisbane: what to order and budget

High Road Bar & Grill is open at 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane. The new venue comes from Nathan Toleman and The Mulberry Group, with Gareth Woolcock leading the kitchen and cooking over fire central to its offering.

The published spring menu gives you several ways to try it. A Mooloolaba prawn roll is $16, while yoghurt flatbread and hummus total $21 as a suggested shared snack before drinks and other charges.

A $34 burger includes fries. Two burgers add up to $68; adding two $15 ice-cream desserts makes that example $98 for food. Portion size and any applicable charges are worth checking before ordering for a group.

The chef’s menu is listed at $90 per person, with supplements shown for some additions. Confirm what’s included if you’re working to a fixed budget. Prices were checked on 29 October 2026.

The venue’s hours are seven days from noon until late, with lunch from noon, dinner from 5pm and an all-day bar menu. Ask about the final kitchen order time for a late visit.

This is a menu-based introduction, with opening coverage providing context. Our full article explains ordering choices and dietary checks. Contact the restaurant directly about allergies, access and reservations before making plans around a specific requirement.

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