Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
This year, Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley will release the first single from their highly-anticipated second album. It was always going to be special when two of Australia’s finest singer-songwriters announced they were teaming up to release their first album in 2018. Country artists, and husband and wife duo, the pair released their debut album Adam and Brooke in 2018, charting at number one on the ARIA Country Album chart. They are hitting the road to give audiences the chance to hear new music live and loud, so don’t miss out.
When: Sunday, March 20, 2.30pm.
Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.
Tickets: $40.10 via Oztix.
Sunshine Coast Craft Beer & Cider Festival
The 2022 festival bill will feature more than 20 hand-picked Australian brewers and cideries who are coming together to showcase more than 100 brews, including some of the rarest and sought-after creations, to the Sunshine Coast region. Grab your tickets and get ready to brew and chew with a stellar line-up of street food stalls and local produce. Also enjoy live music and food stalls.
When: Saturday, March 19, midday.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $25.50 to $30.60 via NightQuarter.
Opening The Heart Through Compassionate Communication
Join Alan Carter for a day of laughter, sharing and connecting while developing skills in compassionate communication. This workshop shows you how to communicate in a more compassionate way with everyone you interact with.
When: Saturday, March 19, 9am to 4.30pm.
Where: Chenrezig Institute, 33 Johnsons Road, Eudlo.
Tickets: $30 to $60 via Chenrezig Institute.
Open Studios Sunshine Coast
Meet established and emerging local artists as they open their studio doors. Open Studios Sunshine Coast offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Sunshine Coast’s most intriguing artists’ studios and galleries. Curated art trails, workshops and showing events are just some of the things on offer. This week is full of art is for everyone from artists to art admirers.
When: Sunday, March 20 to Monday, March 28.
Where: Multiple locations and events, visit Open Studios Sunshine Coast.
Bootleg Rascal
Bootleg Rascal have joined Select Music and will be hitting the road on an Australian headline tour in support of their latest album Sloppy Seconds. Since Bootleg Rascal’s mid-2013 inception, the group has frequently released critically-praised and fan-adored music that has yielded them a career spanning close to 10 years. They’re a mainstay on the Australian and New Zealand live scene and have sold out multiple shows in France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and the US.
When: Saturday, March 19, 7pm.
Where: Solbar, 10/12-20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $34.70 via Solbar.
Stand-Up Comedy at Moffat Beach Brewing Co
Monthly at Moffs is back with the laugh legends from Funny Coast Comedy bringing you another night of world-class stand-up comedy. The headline act for March is Canadian crusher Lars Callieou. A three-time Canadian Comedy Awards nominee, he has performed at Just For Laughs Montreal and has a one-hour special currently airing on the Comedy Channel. He’s toured with Joan Rivers, Bob Saget and Jeff Foxworthy, and performed at The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas.
When: Wednesday, March 23, 6pm to 9pm.
Where: Moffat Beach Brewing Co, 51 Caloundra Road, Caloundra West.
Tickets: $35 via Moffat Beach Brewing Co.
Linsey Pollak & Ravi Singh In Concert
This concert will touch your heart and soul. Linsey Pollak lives on the Sunshine Coast and is well-known around Australia as a musician, composer and musical director. He has toured his solo shows extensively all over the world and recorded more than 30 albums. Ravikesh Singh lives in Brisbane has been initiated into the Benares Gharana style of Tabla, having spent many years travelling to India to learn from his masters. This is sure to be an amazing night of music.
When: Saturday, March 19, 6.30pm.
Where: Yoga in Daily Life, 6/80 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $30, $20 for concession holders via Yoga in Daily Life Sunshine Coast.
Open Studios Sunshine Coast: Artist Talk With Susan Lincoln
The Dystopia/Utopia: 2070 artist talk with Susan Lincoln is held in conjunction with the Open Studios Sunshine Coast weekend. Ms Lincoln is a Brisbane-based artist with a Bachelor of Visual Art (Interior Design) and a Master of Visual Art (Research) from Griffith University. She has a rich connection to regional and rural Australia and it is the nostalgia and familial connection to these places that has left a signature mark on her artwork during the past two decades.
When: Saturday, March 19, 11am to 12pm.
Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free event, registration via Sunshine Coast Council.
Get To Know Your Local Butterflies
Come along for an amazing morning of butterfly exploration. You will meet at Mooloolah River Landcare for a short presentation giving you tips on how to identify the local butterflies. This will be followed by a tour of the native butterfly garden. Then you will head out to a nearby location to take part in the inaugural Sunshine Coast Big Butterfly Count. This wonderful morning is open to anyone who wants to learn more about their local butterflies.
When: Friday, March 18, 9am to midday.
Where: Mooloolah River Landcare, Steve Irwin Way, Glenview.
Tickets: Free event, register via Maroochy River Landcare.
A Taste of Harmony – Sharing Your Food Heritage
The Heritage Library invites you to join them and special guest, Aunty Dale Chapman to showcase food as they celebrate Harmony Week. Enjoy some dishes that transport you to another time and place. Discover the importance of culturally significant meals from around the world and share your stories with others. Bring a sample of your special dish to chat about and maybe even share your recipe.
When: Monday, March 21, 5pm to 6.30pm.
Where: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina.
Tickets: Free event register via Sunshine Coast Council.
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