Nambour Gemfest
The Gemfest is a magnificent yearly event, where fossickers, miners, jewellers, traders and regular folk gather together to display and sell their wares. Every year since 2007 the Nambour Lapidary Club has been host to the Nambour Gemfest. This year they expect to be their biggest and best yet.
When: Saturday, October 9, 8am-4pm
Where: Nambour Lapidary Club, Coronation Ave, Nambour
Tickets: $5, kids under 12 are free. For info visit nambourlapidaryclub.com.au/gemfest-2021 Phone: Michelle on 0404 272 702
White Lies event for Sunny Kids
You are invited to an evening of empowering adult entertainment in support of Sunny Kids.
Enjoy a two-course meal and show. The Show Girls from Burlesque L’amour will have you feeling inspired and empowered as you admire the stunning costumes and dance moves. This will be an uplifting evening with great music and a message of self-worth and self-confidence. With proceeds going directly to Sunny Kids to support their mission to end domestic and family violence. Wear a touch of white in a show of solidarity against domestic violence.
When: Saturday, October 16, 6pm-10pm
Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Tickets: $99 via bit.ly/3CUBIhE
Phone: Jordyn Clancy on 0413 687 741
The Jazz and Blues Collective Presents: Adam James and The Leading Edge
Adam James is a bluesman, sophisticated storyteller and a pioneering Indigenous artist. Adam is not just a singer, but a song writer and dynamic live performer on the big stage, he is also an intimate performer thanks to his melodious voice and effortless on-stage appeal. The afternoon will be in two parts, the first songs from his new album and the second blues favourites from the likes of Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Boz Scaggs, BB King, plus, plus many more.
When: Sunday, October 24, 1.30pm – 4pm. Doors open at 1pm
Where: Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Rd East, Maroochydore
Tickets: $26 or $24 for seniors. Via ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective/ or phone Graeme on 0417 633 734
Mary Valley Quilt Exhibition
This is your opportunity to showcase your favourite quilts, be they old or new, big or small, traditional or modern. Your quilting exhibit could be a bed quilt, a wall hanging, a cushion, a table runner, anything that is quilted. Even a Christmas decoration. This is not a competition, however there will be prizes for the most popular quilts as voted by the public. There will also be raffles to be won. Your door ticket qualifies as a raffle ticket, plus there will be more to purchase. Devonshire Tea will be available so that you can relax and enjoy the displays.
When: Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24
Where: Imbil Public Hall, 14 Edward Street, Imbil
Tickets: $5, kids under 12 are free. Exhibition entries are $5 for the first item and $2 for each subsequent items. Phone: Helen Hooper on 0466 309 264.
Friend Request – for women 28-44
Friend Request is inspired by the concept of Speed Dating, except the focus is on making new female friends. In its simplest form, we will set the timer for five minutes for you to chat with the lady across from you. There will be a list of pre-prepared questions just to help get the conversation started. Once the timer goes off, you will switch to a new potential friend for a new conversation. It is a social event for women looking to broaden their friendship circle.
When: Thursday, October 14, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Uptown Social Kitchen and Bar, 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore
Tickets: $39 via, bit.ly/3AOQR3D
The BIG Beach Clean Up
Hosted by environmental group Visionary Ocean Warriors, be inspired to take action to protect the land and sea. Step up to the opportunity of cleaning your local beaches, participate in citizen science initiatives, learn plastic-free alternatives, be educated with waste reduction initiatives, all while hanging out with likeminded individuals who care for the future of the planet and oceans. The BIG Beach Clean-up promotes impact and change to protect our oceans.
When: Saturday, October 16, 9am-1pm
Where: Columbia Point, 10/7 The Esplanade, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free event, registration required via bit.ly/2WkqR15
Naked Magicians – Homecoming Tour
Brisbane’s own The Naked Magicians are returning from their Las Vegas residency at MGM Grand to bring their international smash hit back to Caloundra for two final shows. Starring Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne, two of Australia’s most famous magicians, the duo will forego top hats and capes for full frontal illusions complete with magic, muscles and endless laughs. Perfect for date night or the ultimate Girls Night Out, The Naked Magicians have performed — and undressed — for millions of fans around the world. This is strictly an 18+ event.
When: Friday 15 October, Saturday, October 16, 8pm-9.30pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
Tickets: $59.90. VIP, $79.90 via, theeventscentre.com.au/product/thenakedmagicians/
Phone: (07) 5491 4240
2021 Broadway Spectacular
A fast-paced variety show with musical numbers from Hairspray, Hamilton, Mary Poppins, The Greatest Showman and more. A mixture of dramatic scenes, Broadway musicals and film, showcasing the talented young performers from Acting Up! Youth Theatre. Suitable for all ages.
When: Saturday, October 16, 2pm and 6pm
Where: Suncoast Auditorium, Cnr Kiel Mountain Rd and Shubert Rd, Woombye
Tickets: Adults, $15. Kids, $5. Via bit.ly/3CT4xLE
Outdoor cinema – Footloose
Break out the leg warmers and deck chairs to take a trip down memory lane with the M rated all-time classic dance film Footloose. Footloose is a 1984 American musical drama film starring Kevin Bacon. The song Footloose was nominated for an Academy Award in 1985 and is a firm favourite around the world. BYO food and snacks. Alternatively, the canteen kitchen will be open for food purchases. Bring along a picnic blanket, chair or cushion to sit on.
When: Saturday, October 16, 5.30pm
Where: 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Tickets: $10 via bit.ly/3ukMYkv Phone: 07 5437 7666
NightQuarter Halloween Market
A huge weekend of devilish desserts, ghoulish delights, and trick or treating. On Friday evening join a spooky cast of characters, dress up and sip ghoulish cocktails while dancing to Thriller.
When: Friday, October 29, 4pm
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya
Tickets: $5 via, bit.ly/3EZWQ7Z Phone: 1300 264 448
