NightQuarter Oktoberfest
Strap on your lederhosen and start practising your yodelling. Oktoberfest is coming to NightQuarter. Make a night of it with German food, beer, fun and ‘fröhlich’. Braid your hair and dust off your dirndl as the evening kicks off with a kids’ German Dance Party. Then it’s the adults’ turn, with performances from the Safe Sax Oompah Band. Join in with the band’s version of the Chicken Dance, Ein Prosit (a German drinking song) and The Fliegerlied for hilarious dance games. Prizes can be won for best dressed and bring your appetite for a pretzel-eating competition and a German sausage-eating contest.
When: Saturday, October 1, from 4pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $3 via Moshtix.
B.Strong and Fearless
The B.Strong and Fearless event is all about helping women from all walks of life feel supported, loved and powerful. Check out local boss-babe stalls, workshops, keynote speakers and entertainment, plus a special live music and dance show to conclude the event with Sunny Coast born-and-bred talent Bella Strong (pictured). This year has three featured panels: Women that Boss (business), Women that Move (sport) and Women that Make (creative industries).
When: Saturday, October 1, 4pm to 8pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Tickets: $38.01 via Eventbrite.
Museum mystery madness
September is mystery month at Sunshine Coast museums. Collect your free magnifier, solve problems and discover heritage. Tour one or all of the participating museums to be in the Museum Mystery Madness prize draw (one entry per person, per museum). Each museum offers a different quiz and a new competition entry. At each museum, answer the quiz and add your contact details before placing it in the colourful box at reception.
When: Until October 2. Visit Heritage Sunshine Coast for opening hours.
Where: Multiple locations. Visit Heritage Sunshine Coast for locations.
Tickets: Free entry, except for Nambour Museum and Buderim Pioneer Cottage, adults $5, children $1.
Think Pink Cocktail Party for charity
Head along for cocktails and catch-ups that can change lives at this year’s Think Pink Cocktail Party. Get together with the special people in your life and do something fun to support the Cindy Mackenzie Breast Cancer Program. Every dollar raised will be making a difference to the lives of local individuals and their families affected by breast cancer.
When: Friday, September 30, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Where: Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim.
Tickets: $75 via Buderim Private Hospital.
Candlelight Jazz Sessions
Galapagos Duck had humble beginnings in the late 60s and has since become perhaps the best-known jazz band in Australia. The band continues to work in concert halls and nightclubs, at jazz festivals, in the recording studio, and on radio and television. Although the membership has changed over the years, the direction of the band has always remained the same: to create a performance experience that, while jazz oriented, is able to be appreciated and enjoyed by everybody.
When: Friday, September 30, from 5.30pm.
Where: Malt Shovel Taphouse, 31-32/8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $35.70 via Sunshine Coast Events.
Kinne Live comedy
After selling out his Kinne Live stand-up show all over Australia and then returning for a number of encore performances, Troy Kinne’s popularity has continued to grow. Due to this high demand, the comedian is returning to the Sunshine Coast with his show for one last encore performance. Troy Kinne is best known for his own TV shows Kinne (Channel 7) and Kinne Tonight (Channel 10). But it is more likely that fans of stand-up comedy have seen him in one of his many viral videos on Facebook, as well as on YouTube.
When: Friday, September 30, 8pm.
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $42, via The Events Centre Caloundra.
Art collective exhibition
More than 200 original artworks are offered for sale, comprising traditional and current styles and including oils and watercolours to acrylic in this exhibition. All are welcome to attend the official opening and presentation of prizes by judge Nina Shadforth, curator of the Caloundra Regional Gallery, with music provided by local band the Ukeholics.
When: Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, 9am to 5pm.
Where: 2-4 Park St, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: Free event.
Culture and music in one great festival
The beautiful Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of a diverse line-up of entertainment featuring the best of the Australian music industry, plus incredible international artists. The Caloundra Music Festival aims to bring a broad audience of locals and visitors together to enjoy world-class music, food, arts and local culture, while showcasing the natural beauty, creative talents and unique character of the Coast. This not-for-profit, family-friendly community event celebrates the environment and cultural achievements, as well as community pride.
When: Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2.
Where: Kings Beach, Caloundra.
Tickets: From $30 via Caloundra Music Festival.
Special grandparent storytelling sessionJoin Sunshine Coast Libraries for a special grandparent’s storytelling session. There will be games, story time and lots of fun. Be sure to pack a blanket, morning tea and a hat. The event is suitable for children up to 5 years old.
When: Wednesday, October 5, 9.30am to 11am.
Where: Brightwater Community Lake Park, Freshwater Street, Brightwater.
Tickets: Free.
Sessions with Sunshine Coast LibrariesExplore the range of exciting sessions hosted by Sunshine Coast Libraries during Senior’s Month in October. Learn the art of crochet with the Country Women’s Craft Group and hear from qualified Naturopath Cassandra Cook on how to balance hormones and manage hormonal symptoms. Owner of the Sustainable Health and Wellness Clinic, Sandra, will share her tips on what to eat for healthy hormones. You can also enjoy a hands-on workshop with Aromatherapist Denise Lynds and practise giving a reflexology hand massage using aromatherapy oils. For Android and iPhone users, register for free sessions for tips to use your camera and other features.
When: Various dates and times. See Sunshine Coast Libraries for details.
Where: Various libraries. See Sunshine Coast Libraries for details.
Tickets: Register via Sunshine Coast Libraries.
Heritage Talk
Discover local heritage events at Bankfoot House, pictured, and Landsborough Museum. Delve into flood histories of South-East Queensland with Dr Margaret Cook.
When: Friday, October 7, 10am to 11am.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.
Tickets: Free, bookings essential via Heritage Sunshine Coast.
Coolum ferris wheel barbecue
Combined Lions clubs from over the Sunshine Coast will join forces to provide free sausages for 75 minutes, to mark their birthday. They will also highlight their service to the community. Lions clubs have served with kindness, putting the needs of neighbours, communities and the world first. Since the first Lions club was formed in Lismore in September, it has grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation.
Where: Coolum Skyline Ferris Wheel, Lions Park, David Low Way, Coolum Beach.
When: Thursday, September 29, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Tickets: Free.
Banner in the sky
Lions clubs will fly a banner to celebrate their 75th birthday, and for child cancer awareness. The banner will be towed from Caboolture Airport, via Bribie, Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Fishermans Road Markets, Coolum, Noosa, Nambour and Maleny, as two Lions districts come together to promote Lions to the community. Funds will be raised for Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
Where: The greater Sunshine Coast (see fly-by locations above).
When: Sunday, October 2, from 9.30am to midday, estimated to be above Mooloolaba at 10.30am.
Tickets: Free to watch.
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