A double-barrel long weekend will always put us in a good mood. Some of you will rise early for Anzac Day Dawn Service, others will sleep right through careful to soak up the day off face planted in the pillows. Either way, with the prospect of a three-day weekend stretching out before us, you're not short on things to do. From Groovin the Moo at three different locations, two-up at your local pub, the Emma Mulholland on Holiday sale in South Yarra, take this guide from the RUSSH team on what's on this weekend across Australia. Enjoy!
NSW
Play some two-up at The Vic on the Park with live performances from Andy Golledge and the Dollar Bin Darlings.
Turn up at Groovin the Moo Maitland for sets from Alice Ivy and JK-47.
The Islamic holiday Ramadan is here. Head to Lakemba once the sun sets for Ramadan Nights, a street festival that sees hoards of people gather together for Iftar – the period where fasting breaks and feasting begins.
Rise early to attend Dawn Service at Martin Place Cenotaph this Sunday.
Rīvus, the 23rd Biennale of Sydney is open at a variety of locations across Sydney.
Make your way over to Darling Square to immerse yourself in Hello Kitty Town. What joy!
It's the last weekend to see Heroes of the Fourth Turning at the Seymour Centre.
Victoria
Hamilton has made its way down south to Melbourne.
Release some tension and have a laugh at Melbourne International Comedy Festival for one more weekend.
QUEER: Stories from the NGV Collection is on at the National Gallery of Victoria. Why not check it out at NGV Friday Nights as the after hours event returns once more.
Queensland
If you need an incentive to clean out your wardrobe, SWOP Brisbane is now buying Autumn clothes.
Metal heads will be swarming the Sunshine Coast to see Northlane perform this Sunday.
Get to The Tivoli this weekend to see Mayday Parade.
The Asia Pacific Triennial is open at Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art.
ACT
Sycco, Broods and Montaigne are just some of the artist headlining Groovin the Moo in Canberra this Sunday.
As usual, the Australian War Memorial will be the site of Anzac Day Dawn Service this Sunday for all interested.
Step into the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia to see Australians & Hollywood.
Spend your afternoon hanging out at Capital Brewing Co.
Hippo Co. are leading one of its famous whisky tastings on Saturday evening at 6pm.
South Australia
Triple One is landing in Adelaide this weekend for a one-night-only show.
Watch a mix of established and new comedians trying out new material at the Laugh Lab this Monday.
Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula, starting with these 5 beaches.
Spend Sunday long-lunching at Africola.
Western Australia
After a month long hiatus Freo.Social is back. Head down there tonight for Liyah Knight and Odette.
Immerse yourself in First Nations art, culture and conversations at BlakLight hosted by the AGWA.
Catch some live music this Sunday at Fremantle Arts Centre.
Get your dose of laughs in at Oasis Comedy Club.
Northern Territory
Flight Facilities is headed north to Darwin for a show on Saturday eve supported by Cosmo's Midnight.
Anzac Day Dawn services will be held in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, this Sunday.
Explore a side of the Territory you haven't seen before with this guide.
Make your way over to Nightcliff Markets for Laksa, pastries, massages, and jewellery.
Tasmania
Manifest a ticket to see British India play in Launceston tonight.
As always, Music at Mona is on this weekend. This time around As the Crow Flies and Miah & Maddie are just some of the acts set to perform.
Salamanca Market is open and calling your name this Saturday.
Road trip your way to any of these magical stays in Tasmania.
If art is on the menu this weekend then take this guide to Australian art in April.
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