Ultimate tribute night
Blink-182 and Green Day together brought pop-punk to the forefront of popular music and to this day both bands remain relevant to the masses. This show is a non-stop, hit-after-hit party that draws crowds of all ages and pays tribute to two of the greatest legacies in modern music. The Blink-182 and Green Day Experience draws on all eras of both bands. The show features all the greatest hits and always leaves fans asking for more.
When: Saturday, April 15, 7pm.
Where: 43 Burgess St, Kings Beach.
Tickets: $25 via Oztix.
Easter Sunday races
Discover more than just the Easter Bunny this year, with the inaugural egg-stravaganza hunt. Join an Easter egg hunt, children’s entertainment and amusements. Racegoers can revel in the thrill of autumn racing, with cooler days being the perfect setting to cheer on your winner, with live thoroughbred horse racing throughout the day. Check out the Atrium Dining special for more Easter delights and dining.
When: Sunday, April 9, 11am.
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra.
Tickets: From $15 via Sunshine Coast Turf Club.
Hidden Networks: Fungi, Flora and Fauna
An exhibition of original artworks by illustrator Ingrid Bartokowiak is on display in conjunction with the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Discovery Centre’s current theme: Fungi for Life. The world of fungi is fascinating, beautiful and sometimes, frankly, a bit strange – which makes it the perfect subject for illustrator Ingrid Bartkowiak’s latest body of work. Through a series of watercolour paintings, this exhibition celebrates the incredible relationships fungi have with flora and fauna, through a series of vibrant, diverse, and quintessentially Australian paintings.
When: Saturday, April 8, to Sunday, April 16. 10am-2pm.
Where: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Discovery Centre, 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny.
Tickets: Free event. See Sunshine Coast Events for more.
Beach tunes
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 Triple J Unearthed star Trey Cooper; Ella Fence, who has over four million streams on Spotify; and sibling duo Sailing in Space with their own unique brand of alt-pop anthems.
When: Saturday, April 8, from 3pm.
Where: Kings Beach Amphitheatre.
Entry: Free.
Autumn leaf bowls
Join in this tactile and fun workshop, suitable for children aged three and up. You’ll go on a hunt to find the tree that matches your chosen leaf, then form a small bowl from airdrying clay and press your favourite tree leaf into it. This workshop is a botanic treasure hunt with a clay twist. This workshop is part of the Bushland Holiday Program, seasonally inspired activities for children, presented by the Sunshine Coast’s leading nature play facilitators. Registration is essential.
When: Thursday, April 13, 9am to 11am.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: $10 via Eventbrite.
Good Vibrations Retro and Vintage Festival
A celebration of all things yesteryear, Good Vibrations brings together all of the classics from the good old days. Enjoy classic cars, retro tunes, vintage fashion and finds, old-school entertainment and more. Special guests performances from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Neil Diamond and Beach Boys covers will send you back in time. Vintage surf boards will be on display as well as classic cars, kombis, motorbikes, caravans and more.
When: Friday, April 14, 11.30am to 7.30pm.
Where: Stumers Creek Rd, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: $10 or $25 for families via Humanitix.
Musical theatre holiday intensive
Experience what it’s like to be a professional musical theatre performer through this electrifying “triple threat” training workshop. Learn alongside industry professionals in an inclusive, energetic, fun-filled environment for children of all ages and skill levels. This four-day intensive includes training in singing, dancing, acting, film and television and audition technique. Meet new, like-minded friends and share in this one-of-a-kind holiday workshop. Show off your new-found skills in an incredible showcase with costumes, lighting and sets where you will perform numbers from award winning musicals in front of a live audience.
When: Tuesday, April 11, to Friday, April 14, 9am to 3pm.
Where: Mountain Creek State High School Performing Arts Centre, Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek.
Tickets: $250 via TryBooking.
Slow Art Day 2023
Caloundra Regional Gallery is participating in the International Slow Art Day 2023 program. Attendees will be allocated five works from the Local Artists – Local Content Art Prize exhibition to observe slowly for five to 10 minutes each. Then, with refreshment in hand, the group will gather into a talking circle and casually share their observations. There will be live music to complement the ambience.
When: Saturday, April 15, 11am to 1pm.
Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free event. Register via Eventbrite.
Sentience In The Natural World
This exhibition of handweaving by Suzy Furness explores the ways in which a person’s sentience – their senses and feelings – are affected by spending time in the natural world. It was thought once that only humans were capable of experiencing sentience. Scientific evidence now shows that many other creatures are sentient. Suzy’s exhibition is about the possible sentience of our cohabitants in these natural places.
When: Monday, April 17, to Sunday, April 30, 10am to 2pm.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: Free event. See Sunshine Coast Events for more.
Bubble Bender
Come and play with bubbles in the bushland. Autumn is a time to tend the lungs. You’ll make bubble blowers of bamboo and bead, then blow-breathe-blow as you spread the bubbly happiness through the Botanic Garden. Make sure to look for bubbles in the lagoon – which animals could be making them? For ages three and up.
When: Tuesday, April 11, 9am to 11am.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: $10 via Eventbrite.
Cosentino’s Decennium
Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year Cosentino is returning to perform his brand new, 90-minute live show Decennium. Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality. His trademark blend of dance and magic with a touch of hilarious audience participation will take you on a journey that will captivate fans, new and old, until the very last mind bending moment.
When: Wednesday, April 12, 7.30pm to 9pm.
Where: The Events Centre, Civic Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra.
Tickets: $96.50 via The Events Centre.
Weekend gig guide
Saturday, April 8
- Bootleg Rascal, Sol Bar, 7pm
- Ember Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Harii Bandhu, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Red Rock, Caloundra RSL, 9pm
- Renny Field, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Midnight Romeo, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Lime Cordiale, Venue114, 7pm
Sunday, April 9
- Cosmic Psychos, Sol Bar, 7pm
- Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Sam Hooker, Maroochy Surf Club, 2.30pm
- Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
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