Opera Qld — Are You Lonesome Tonight
Experience the ultimate celebration of opera and country music live in the intimate Playhouse Theatre at The Events Centre, Caloundra, this June. Are You Lonesome Tonight features arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley and Dolly Parton, just to name a few. With a cast of three of Australia’s finest young singers including Irena Lysiuk, Marcus Corowa and Jonathan Hickey, Are You Lonesome Tonight celebrates all that opera and country music have in common.
When: Saturday June 12, 3pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $49 via theeventscentre.com.au
San Sisco – Between you and me Tour
Set to an upbeat indie-pop groove on the cusp of innocence and heartbreak, this is where San Cisco lives. ‘Awkward’. ‘Too Much Time Together’. ‘About You’. Lovesick calls gone to voicemail and endless pondering of what went wrong. Between You and Me is the fourth album by the indie trio from Fremantle released in late 2020. It was an album two years and at least one sadly remembered love affair in the making. The Hottest 100-heavy record Between You and Me tells a widescreen story of loss and letting go.
When: Saturday June 12, 6pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: $55.85 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/Events/San-Cisco-Between-You-and-Me-Tour-Concert
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
The team at Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence are proud to perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The Andrew Lloyd Weber musical is a tale that follows the journey of a dreamer. Joseph is the son of Jacob and one of twelve brothers. He is given a coat of many colours by his father, which is symbolic of his favour and an object of his brothers’ jealousy. Featuring fabulous songs such as Close Every Door, Go Go Joseph and Any Dream Will Do.
When: Friday – 7pm. Saturday – 11am, 3pm, 7pm
Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street Buderim
Tickets: Adults – $27, Concession – $25, Students – $22, Kids under 12 – $20 via bit.ly/3fKPCsY
Sunshine Coast Ultimate Fungal Wizardry
Join Urban Kulture as they return to their in-person beginner workshops to bring you hands-on short courses on skill development in gourmet and medicinal mushroom cultivation. You’ll kick-off in this workshop with the basics of Fungal Wizardry 101 where you’ll learn how to prepare five different food sources for your mushrooms. This will give you the skills to be able to make a total of 35 fruiting kits from a 1.7 kg bag of grain spawn. A single oyster mushroom fruiting kit ranges from $20 to $30 retail and they make great presents. You will make 2 different fruiting kits on the day as part of your ticket price.
When: Saturday June 5, 11:30am – 1:30pm or 2:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Yandina Community Gardens, 41 Farrell Street Yandina
Tickets: $99 via, bit.ly/3hNLX04
‘Being You’ – One-Day Adventure with Sarah Be
Are you always asking for more and looking for that “something” we all know is possible? What if that “something” is YOU? What if you, truly being you, are all it takes to change everything – your life, everyone around you and the world? Is now the time to be what and who you actually came here to be? These classes are facilitated by special ‘Being You’ facilitators worldwide and can give you an energetic experience of being that you won’t find anywhere else. This class has no prerequisites and every event is uniquely created by the people who choose to come.
When: Sunday June 6, 9:15am-4:30pm
Where: Sarah’s House, 11 Rainforest Sanctuary Drive Buderim
Tickets: $440 via bit.ly/3fHJBgr
World Environment Day Festival – Guided Walk at Book Farm
Join Hinterland Bush Links on a property Visit to the Book Farm. Jill Morris has been restoring the native vegetation on her property at the headwaters of the Obi Obi Creek over 30 years. Participants will enjoy a guided walk through the various stages of this restoration project. Meet at the IGA carpark behind the supermarket at 8.00 to arrange transport and please wear suitable outdoor, covered clothing and footwear and bring plenty of water.
When: June 6, 8am-11am
Where: Book Farm, Obi Obi Creek
Tickets: Free, registration via scec.org.au/wed_fest_guided_walk_at_book_farm
World Environment Day Festival – Crystal Waters Village Market
The Crystal Waters Market is held on the Village Green with a focus on permaculture and sustainability. The market has a diverse range fresh produce, craft and bric-a-brac stalls, live music, inspiring speakers program discussing ecosystem restoration, kids playground, great coffee and food, and much more. Crystal Waters Eco Village is set on 640 acres of bushland at the headwaters of the Mary River, only 26km from Maleny or Woodford. This event is run in line with the current public health directives, if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19 please do not attend.
When: June 5, 8am-1pm.
Where: Crystal Waters Community Cooperative, 65 Kilcoy Lane Conondale
Tickets: Free, registration via, scec.org.au/crystal_waters.
The Spirit of Leonard Cohen Show
Leonard Cohen comes back to life and shares stories and songs from his intriguing life. You will hear old favourites such as Suzanne, So long Marianne, and of course probably his most well-known song Hallelujah. You will learn lesser known aspects of his “artistic” life and insights behind some of his songs. He freely exposes his relationship to love, sex, drugs, religion and politics, knowing he will retreat back up to the spiritual world via The Tower of Song.
When: Saturday June 5, 7pm
Where: Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Street Coolum Beach
Tickets: $30 via trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=711539
Bloom sings Stevie Nicks, Carole King & Linda Ronstadt Songbook
In this brand new show Melbourne singer/songwriter, Bloom, brings incredible hits spanning several decades from three Grammy Award winning artists: Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt. Bloom, a singer in her prime loves belting out the songs of these three wonderful women. Bloom is highly applauded as one of Australia’s greatest power vocalists in her own right and has already garnered international acclaim for the effortless soulful vocal resonance she brings to power vocalists Adele and Amy Winehouse with her Adele & Amy Songbook tour.
When: Friday June 4, 8pm
Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street Caloundra
Tickets: $32.40 via bit.ly/3fRuKQW
The Beach Film Screening
Come along for a free afternoon screening of The Beach. This film looks at the relationship Australian’s have with the beach. It explores how the beach has been depicted by our painters, writers, poets, filmmakers, choreographers and composers. It is an examination of what the beach means both to Australians and those who come from other countries to enjoy it. The film won the 2001 Outstanding Achievement Award from the International Electronic Cinema Festival, Chiba, Japan. The film was directed and produced by Don Featherstone and David Woodgate.
When: Saturday June 5, 2:30pm-4pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Tickets: Free event, register via gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Adult-Programs/Film-Screening
Up-late workshop: Surf Art with Amanda Davidson
Join Amanda Davidson for a fun evening where you will be guided to create your own piece of art. Using acrylic paints, posca pens, and paper collage (from old surf magazines), learn some of the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paints. Learn how to incorporate and up-cycle old magazines into your own piece of art. This ocean inspired workshop is suitable for all skill levels. All materials are included and you will take home a ready to hang piece of art.
When: Friday June 11, 6pm-8:30pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Tickets: $80 via, gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Adult-Programs/Surf-Art
Beginners Soap Making Workshop – Sunshine Coast
Come and spend the day learning how to make your very own soap using natural and organic ingredients plus essential oils. In this course you will learn all the information that you need about oils, butters and fragrances and learn tips and recipes so you can create your own masterpieces. You’ll make 6 to 12 handmade soaps to enjoy and take home.
When: Sunday June 6, 1pm
Where: 1/17 Premier Circuit, Warana
Tickets: $90 via classbento.com.au/l/66ke-w
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web is an enchanting stage production based on the classic book by E.B. White.
The much-loved tale tells the story of hero, Wilbur the Pig and his relationships and triumphs meeting his friends; Charlotte the Spider, Fern and farmyard characters Templeton the Rat, Sheep, Goose and Gander. Capturing young hearts and inspiring imaginations, the heart-warming story carries timely messages about valuing friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and living a full life.
Charlotte’s Web will delight children and their families with humour, fun and charming storytelling in this new production by Toowoomba based RAVA Productions.
When: Tuesday July 6, 10:30am
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade Bokarina
Tickets: $25 or family of 4 (2 Adults 2 kids) $90 via venue114.com.au/events/charlottes-web
Yoga and Wine Retreat Sunshine Coast
This three-night event isn’t your everyday yoga retreat, it also includes a fun-filled food and wine tasting tour of the hinterland, mindfulness walks in the rainforest and a ‘paint your spirit guide’ workshop with a local Montville artist. Yoga, meditation and breathwork practices are hosted by internationally renowned teacher and Buderim local Emily Spurling. Treehouses are limited so book your staycation today.
When: July 19-22
Where: Kondalilla Eco Resort, 61 Kondalilla Falls Rd, Flaxton
Tickets: Prices vary based on accommodation selection. For Details visit karmabeing.com/yoga-and-wine-retreat-sunshine-coast-hinterland/