Tones and I at NightQuarter 
From Byron Bay busker to breakout international star, Tones and I is headed to the Sunshine Coast. Tones and I is famous for massive hit ‘Dance Monkey’ which was recently declared the most streamed song ever by a solo female artist on Spotify and the most Shazamed single of all time. The tour is supporting the artist’s debut album ‘Welcome To The Madhouse’ which is due out on July 16. The Tones and I Australian tour is sold out with the new Sunshine Coast date added as a chance to see the chart topping, ARIA-award winning singer-songwriter live just after the release of the new album.
When: Thursday July 29, 6pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: $79.90 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/Events/Tones-And-I-Concert
Cirque Bon Bon
Former creative director from Cirque Du Soleil, Ash McCready has teamed up with world renowned director and choreographer Julieann Nugent, known together as ‘AJ CREATIVE’, to present a one-night-only boutique cirque, dance and comedy experience for NOOSA alive! 2021.
Cirque Bon Bon is a 60-minute spinetingling spectacle that fuses mind-bending contortion, death-defying feats of strength and precision, diverse technical dancers that have toured the world, comedy and acrobatic skill that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
When: Saturday July 24, 4:15pm (ideal for kids) and 8:15pm
Where: The J Theatre Noosa, 60 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads
Tickets: $79 via, noosaalive.com.au
Mediterranean diet
Join qualified dietitian Heather Bischoff for practical strategies on how to enjoy real food in delicious meals and snacks. Learn how to become a label detective and decipher food packaging. Find out how to adapt the healthy eating habits of the Mediterranean diet into your lifestyle. Ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the start to allow plenty of time for travel, parking and check-in. Your registration will be held for 15 minutes, then it may be transferred to another attendee. Children must be supervised by an adult.
When: Friday July 16, 10am-11:30am
Where: 44 Sixth Ave, Maroochydore
Tickets: Free event, registration essential via events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/13553539-a/mediterranean-diet
Little Seed roars with The Lion King
Little Seed presents The Lion King Jnr in Eumundi this school holidays. More than 100 million people worldwide have enjoyed Disney’s The Lion King – the story of a lion cub’s triumphs and tragedies on the road to claiming his rightful title as King of Pride Rock. This retelling of Disney’s family favourite builds on a strong body of work from Little Seed’s Intermediate Musical Theatre class. Many of the seasoned actors, aged between 6 and 13, have performed in Little Seed’s productions over several years, including Madagascar Jnr in 2020 and Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars in January.
When: Friday July 9 and Saturday July 10, 2:30pm and 6:30pm
Where: Eumundi School of Arts Hall, 63 Memorial Dr, Eumundi
Tickets: $22.50 for concession, $28.50 for adults via little-seed.com.au/
Winter Wonderland
Feel the winter vibes with snow showers, fairy tale characters, fire performances and a huge line up of live tunes. Explore the night markets to find soul-warming street food like loaded hot chocolates, snow cones, hot curries, wood fired pizzas, hot teas, mulled wine and flaming cocktails. With a snow machine at the front entry, enter into a snowy wonderland with snow angels roving through the markets on stilts and a snow queen taking photos on a wintery throne.
When: Friday July 16, 4pm-10pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: $5 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/Events/NightQuarter-Winter-Wonderland-Community-Festival
Nutella Festival Sunshine Coast
If you’re a fan of Nutella get ready to be excited because a festival dedicated to the delicious chocolate hazelnut spread is hitting the Sunshine Coast. The festival is dedicated to combining the beloved Nutella with, well, everything. The line-up will include Nutella cronuts, hot Nutella doughnuts, Nutella shots, Nutella cocktails, hot Nutella doughnut fries, Nutella pizza, Nutella funnel cakes and even savoury Nutella options. Whether you’re a straight-out-of-the-jar kind of person, or a spread-it-on-some-toast kind of person, get ready for the ultimate Nutella Festival at NightQuarter. The smooth, chocolatey goodness of Nutella never disappoints.
When: Saturday July 10, 10am
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: Ages 2-12, $2. Ages 12-17, $4. Ages 18+, $5 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/Events/NightQuarter-NUTELLA-Festival-Community-Festival
Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets
The Currimundi Twilight Markets are a local favourite on the southern end of the Coast. Popping up on the scenic foreshore of Currimundi Lake, this new event is an intimate affair of 12 unique food stalls, a Your Mates bar and an entertainment area with live local music. Pack your own picnic blanket for all the eating and lazing you’ll be doing, plus your swimsuit or boardies for a sunset swim in the lake. Now that’s one chilled out way to wrap up the week.
When: Friday July 16, 4pm-8pm
Where: Westaway Parade, Currimundi.
Tickets: Free event
Artsana
This is a new and playful way to get creative and express yourself. Get into your body and evoke your inner child through paint and yoga. Get ready for a night of fun, connection, creating, and healing, dip your fingers and toes or your whole body and create an expressive yoga flow in full colour. You are provided your canvas yoga mat, paint, and complimentary champagne on arrival, all you need is an open mind and wear comfy clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
When: Friday July 16, 6pm-7pm
Where: Church, 25 Beach Rd, Coolum Beach
Tickets: $59.11 via events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/13613379-a/Artsana
Beeswax Wraps
Join in the Plastic Free July celebrations with Natasha Odgers from Natural Connections Wax Wrap Workshops and learn how to make your own beeswax wraps. They are washable, freezable and reusable — plus they look great. Learn to make three simple wraps to take home. A fun way to learn a new skill and be more sustainable. All materials will be supplied. Limited spaces available per workshop. Supported by the Sunshine Coast Council Living Smart program for Plastic Free July.
When: Monday July 19, 10am-11:30am
Where: Bury Street and Curry Street Nambour
Tickets: $40 via bit.ly/3dsZDe6
Meditation Chair Yoga
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath and relax with registered yoga teacher Lynne Paterson for a meditation and chair yoga session. Enjoy gentle, breathing exercises and slow movements from traditional yoga. Learn and follow simple yoga and meditation instructions that can become part of your daily wellness and self-care routine. Find out how to find peace and calm in a busy day. No equipment required or special clothing. No pens or PowerPoints, this special workshop will leave you refreshed and recharged.
When: Monday July 19, 10am-11:30am
Where: Civic Centre and Library, 6 Park St, Coolum Beach
Tickets: Free event, registration essential via bit.ly/364mUi4
