Rodeo thrills and spills
Polish up those boots! The country is coming to the Coast. The Bulls and Broncs Rodeo brings some of Australia’s best competitors from across the country for a fun night out the whole family will enjoy. Head along and support the up-and-coming rodeo stars of the future with the junior events bound to have everyone cheering loudly. This thrilling, action-packed night is at Aussie World. Plus, there’s a special offer of a two-hour ride pass available from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on the day for just $20.
When: Saturday, October 15, 3.30pm.
Where: Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview.
Tickets: From $10 via Aussie World.
Take on charity island swim
Join the exclusive club of ocean swimmers who have ventured behind the island. Leaving the shore at Mudjimba, find yourself swimming out around legendary Old Woman Island, across a reef that’s home to curious turtles, before heading back to shore in time for coffee and breakfast. Make it a race against the clock or a micro-adventure around an island you’ve seen from the beach, but never explored.
When: Saturday, October 8.
Where: Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba.
Tickets: $40to $90 via Atlas Events.
Britpop music takeover
NightQuarter is throwing itself back to Britain in the mid-1990s. Experience an explosion of Britpop anthems across three stages. All the hits from Oasis, The Verve, Blur, Supergrass and more will be performed live on the main stage by Cool Britannia. DJs and musicians across NightQuarter also will be bringing the Britpop era to life.
When: Friday, October 7, 4pm to 10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: From $3 via NightQuarter.
Swan Lake performance
The Royal Czech Ballet will visit Australia for the first time with Swan Lake – the most-loved classical ballet of them all. This masterpiece is presented in two acts and follows the original storyline with traditional choreographic revisions by Marius Pepita. Swan Lake is the love story of Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with Odette. Odette is under a spell: a swan by day; a woman at night. The spell can only be broken by a man who will pledge his love forever. Love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal. The Royal Czech Ballet features elite dancers from France, Italy, Moldova and Ukraine.
When: Saturday, October 8, 7.30pm.
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $105 via The Events Centre.
Chamber music concert
Airplay usually confines its concerts to a symphonic setting. So, Sunshine Coast music lovers should enjoy this rare treat of the wind trio in its rich and warm embrace in the hinterland. From delightful Devienne and playful Poulenc to the undeniable brilliance and virtuosity of Sutherland, Piston and Villa-Lobos, this evening promises to be a sumptuous experience. Join one of Brisbane’s leading chamber music collectives in the gorgeous heritage-listed Montville Village Hall. With woodwind playing at its finest, this concert is not to be missed.
When: Saturday, October 8, 5pm to 6pm.
Where: Montville Village Hall, Memorial Close and Main St, Montville.
Tickets: $45 via TryBooking.
Oktoberfest lunch and show
Head along and celebrate Oktoberfest with friends at the Caloundra RSL. A spectacular day of entertainment is planned, coupled with a two-course German-themed lunch (main meal and dessert). Guests will be entertained by the super-talented German specialty band, Hipster. The ticket price includes the meal and show. Go dressed for the occasion to make the most of the Oktoberfest atmosphere. Raffles and prizes are all part of the festivities.
When: Monday, October 10, 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Where: Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.
Tickets: $29.50 via TryBooking.
National tree day clean-up
Help to create a plastic-free sea by cleaning our beaches and replanting our dunes. Sunshine Coast Council is hosting a beach clean-up and dune planting for National Tree Day at North Shore beach at Twin Waters. Help sort the debris and learn more about source reduction and the Australian Marine Debris Initiative database. Our dunes need all the help they can get. So, make it a day at the beach and head along to learn about our coastal environment by exploring the Coastal Discovery Van and other exciting displays.
When: Sunday, October 9, 8am to 11am.
Where: North Shore Road, Twin Waters.
Tickets: Free event. Register via Eventbrite.
Comedian’s latest tour
Rory Lowe is an internationally-touring comedian, who has amassed tens of millions of views online and supported Netflix comedians such as Bert Kreischer, Andrew Schulz and Jim Jefferies. Now comes his Highs and Lowes tour, where he’ll be joking about life, love and all the partying in between. Entry is for ages 18 and over only. Content warnings: coarse language, sexual references and drug references.
When: Tuesday, October 11, 6.30pm.
Where: Solbar, 10/12-20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $36.75 via Oztix.
Huge film festival
The nation’s biggest regional short film festival is set to return with its biggest program in 16 years, at a new venue. The Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival will return to Gympie with world premieres of award-winning films, free talks on everything from food farming to film composing, podcasting classes, community singalongs, virtual reality painting lessons, and a ‘ballgowns and boots’ opening night soirée, the festival celebrates the connection between regional Australia and the global arts scene. This edition of the festival includes 170 short films crafted into 40 feature-length sessions programmed around themes from ‘Family Dynamics’ to ‘Real Stories with Heart’.
When: Thursday, October 27, to Sunday,October 30, 9am to 11pm.
Where: Two indoor cinemas and one outdoor moonlight cinema. The Pavilion, Exhibition Road, Gympie.
Tickets: Various prices via Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival.
Daytime screening of a classic
Celebrate Queensland Seniors month with a daytime screening of an Australian classic film Hosted by Sunshine Coast Libraries, come along and enjoy the bold fashions, big hair, and feel-good soundtrack of Muriel’s Wedding, a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by P.J. Hogan. The film, which stars Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan, Sophie Lee, and Bill Hunter, focuses on the socially awkward Muriel whose ambition is to have a glamorous wedding and improve her personal life by moving from her dead-end hometown, the fictional Porpoise Spit, to Sydney.
When: Tuesday, October 18, doors open at 9.30am for a 10am screening.
Where: Strand Cinema Caloundra, 11 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
Tickets: $10 per person, including a choc-top ice-cream. Register via Sunshine Coast Libraries.
Bankfoot House experience
Sunshine Coast Open House is the region’s largest public architecture and design festival with behind-the-scenes tours and special experiences. As part of the festival, join special tours to learn about Bankfoot House heritage colours and archaeological findings.
When: Saturday 22 and Sunday October 23, from 10am to 3pm.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.
Tickets: Free
Find your Fit – live family show
The musical kids show that has taken Brisbane by storm is heading to the Sunshine Coast. Sport Starz are the newest kids on the block, ready to transform ‘edutainment’ through music, movement, mindset, sport and a whole lot of fun. Utilising a mix of live action and audience participation, this interactive show will keep kids of all ages laughing and engaged, fostering a genuine love of sport, as they learn valuable lessons they can carry through life.
When: Saturday, October 29, 2pm to 3pm.
Where: Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Street, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: $16.91 via Eventbrite.
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