Bankfoot House Easter Egg Hunt
Search for gold nuggets (aka Easter eggs) at the only surviving coach station on the famous Cobb & Co run between Brisbane and Gympie. Bring your own basket and fossick the 0.8-hectare property for shiny wrappers in the hopes of sweet gold. No need for blasting or open-cut mining: eggs will be hidden in plain sight. Increase your prospects by being ready at 10am when the gates open.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 10am.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.
Entry: Free event, register via Sunshine Coast Council – Heritage.
Chilled vibes
Easter Saturday at Kings Beach Amphitheatre is promising a healthy line-up of entertainment for the whole family. Bring your picnic rug down with the fam bam and listen to some delicious tunes and check out the Barely Worn Markets. The musical line-up includes:
- Trey Cooper, who’s usually supporting the likes of Kim Churchill, opening for Kitty Flanagan and featuring in Triple J’s Unearthed charts.
- Ella Fence, who’s been compared to St Vincent, PJ Harvey and Florence and the Machine, and has over four million streams on Spotify.
- Duo of brothers Sailing in Space, who deliver an unmatched entertaining energy on stage, coupled with their own unique brand of alt-pop anthems.
In addition, local duo Renee and Hayley founded Barely Worn here on the Sunny Coast. Their mission: reduce landfill and waste generated by fast fashion and assist in the increasing cost of living. They’ve created an environment that allows for the satisfaction of shopping without consequence, while putting money back into the pockets of local families
When: Easter Saturday, April 8, from 3pm.
Where: Kings Beach Amphitheatre.
Entry: Free.
The Comedy of Stephen K. AmosÂ
Stephen K. Amos returns to Australia due to overwhelming popular demand. Fresh from treading the boards in London’s West End, Amos is back doing what he does best: stand-up comedy. Join him as he muses over the extraordinary events the world has faced over recent years.
When: Saturday, April 1, 7.30pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $49.90 via The Events Centre.
Salty SaturdaysÂ
More than just a market, Salty Saturdays is an event for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate Coolum culture and community. Head to Coolum for a salty swim, sandy soles and sunshine on your skin. This is a family-friendly and community-focused event that provides a place and opportunity for residents and visitors to gather together, enjoy a fun afternoon of free entertainment and give local businesses an opportunity to showcase their products, network and be directly involved with members of the public.
When: Saturday, April 8, 3pm to 8pm.
Where: Tickle Park, Park Street, Coolum Beach.
Entry: Free event.
Karma ComediansÂ
Three of Queensland’s most talented stand-up comedians are set to disgrace the stage: QLD Raw Comedy state finalist Grace Hogan, touring Funny Mummies comedian Carolyn Mandersloot and 2018 QLD Raw runner-up Anna Brennan in an 18+ show.
When: Friday, March 31, 7pm.
Where: The Sands Tavern, 401 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore.
Entry: $2 via Oztix.
Secret Garden
Once a month, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists. From folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds, you’ll discover something different at each event. Bring a picnic rug and relax. This month’s event features the soulful tunes of Zac Gunthorpe and Eddie Ray.
When: Sunday, April 2, 2pm to 5pm.
Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Entry: $5 kids, $15 adults via Troubadour Wagons.
The Sunshine CoatÂ
Appreciate the beauty and versatility of sustainable fashion. The Sunshine Coat is a multi-layered slow fashion and photography exhibition directed by local artists Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown. The exhibition weaves feelings of place, belonging and expression into the fabric of Nambour.
When: Tuesday, April 4, to Saturday, April 29.
Where: The Old Ambulance Station Gallery, 80 Howard Street, Nambour.
Entry: More info via The Old Ambulance Station Gallery.
The Jazz and Blues CollectiveÂ
Robyn Brown is bringing her quintet with an extensive repertoire that covers early blues, swing standards, latin, bebop, soul jazz and self-penned originals to the Sunshine Coast. Her particular passion is the songs of the early jazz/blues singers. Infusing the blues with elegance and jazz with attitude, Brown’s fine-grained tones imbue her music with relaxed phrasing, poise, confidence, and a subtle sense of swing. Look forward to a show of classy standards and jazz-infused blues.
When: Sunday, April 2, 1.30pm.
Where: Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore.
Entry: $26 adults, $24 seniors via ticketebo.
Free community concertÂ
The church family at Sanctuary Park Church of Christ is excited to host a free community concert on Good Friday with professional country music artists the Walmsley Brothers. Having now performed together for more than 30 years, from Outback rodeos to Australia’s major country music festivals, the Walmsley Brothers have established themselves as a dynamic presence.
When: Friday, April 7, 5pm (sausage sizzle 4pm).
Where: Sanctuary Park Church of Christ, 22 National Park Road, Nambour.
Entry: Free event.
Hymn to Mother Earth
As long as composers have been writing music, the natural world has been an inspiration. In this concert, principal guest conductor Johannes Fritzsch brings Mother Earth to life with a span of music from across the globe and history that has taken its inspiration from the natural world. Matthew Flinders Anglican College will proudly present the masterful Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Hymn to Mother Earth concert in the Flinders Performance Centre.
When: Friday, March 31, 7.30pm.
Where: Matthew Flinders, Stringybark Road, Buderim.
Entry: $40 to $65 via TryBooking.
Turtle-y awesome
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium guests can join the mission of the Turtle Rescue Team to learn how and why we must help our turtle friends. Upon entry, kids will receive a free activity booklet to begin their turtle rescue mission. Moving through multiple rescue stages, families and kids can dive into this learning experience from weigh-in, checking diet and hydration to comparing x-rays, before giving their turtle the green light for release.
When: 9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm) from April 1 to 16.
Where: SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
Entry: $47 per adult and $33 per child (free for under-3s).
Weekend gig guide
Friday, March 31
- Coco, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- DJ Indy Andy, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm
- DJ Mr Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
- Me and Jodie Lee, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Johnathan Mark Hayden, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- High Tropics, Solbar, 7pm
- Liam Griffin, Coolum Beach Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Old Skool, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Sam Hooker, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
Saturday, April 1
- Stevenson Street Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Pat Flaherty, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Pandamics, Solbar, 7pm
- Garry Hudson, Coolum Beach Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Tony Boyd, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
Sunday, April 2
- Susie Keenan, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
- Katelin Naree, Maroochy Surf Club, 2.30pm
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