While the ascension of King Charles III has left many people pondering how they feel about Australia’s monarchy , we’re not about to say no to a day off on Monday. The long weekend is the perfect opportunity for a short getaway out of town. But if you are staying put, there’s no shortage of events happening close to home – here are some suggestions.
Samantha Bremner of the Roosters scores a try during the NRLW semi-final match between Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights. Credit: Getty Images NRL and NRLW grand finals The Roosters take on the Sharks at 3.55pm, and then the Storm confront the Panthers at 7.
30pm. Pubs with big screens and great atmosphere include the Caxton Hotel, the Lord Alfred, the Normanby, the Plough Inn, the Alliance and the Royal George. Sun, 3.
55pm (NRLW) & 7.30pm (NRL). Listen Out The hip-hop, R’n’B and electronica festival arrives at the Brisbane Showgrounds headlined by 21 Savage, Skepta, Tyla, Lil Tjay, Flo Milli, John Summit and Sub Focus.
Sat, 12pm-10pm, $219.90-$300.90.
Seven Samurai One of the greatest movies of all time is screening in a 4K restoration at Dendy Coorparoo. Kurosawa’s 1954 epic Seven Samurai, starring Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, is utterly engrossing and wildly entertaining. Sat & Mon, 10.
30am; Sun 10am; $15-$19.50. Netherlandish artist and designer Iris van Herpen.
Credit: Courtesy of the artist Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses October 7 is the last day to see Dutch avant-garde fashion designer Iris v.