Viva La Vintage Market
Lovers of vintage treasures and bespoke crafts are in for a fine time at the Viva La Vintage Market. Find something you absolutely love, with a wealth of fabulous old wares and unique collectables to discover, along with retro fashion gems and bespoke crafts. Viva La Vintage is the ideal place to ease yourself into Sunday.
When: Sunday, April 23, 9am to 1pm.
Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Entry: Free entry. See more at Eumundi Brewery.
Magic Men Takeover
Australia’s most-anticipated male dancers are taking over the Sunshine Coast in April. Showcasing talented entertainers, this heart-stopping live performance is a one-of-a-kind show that tears up the stage with a high-energy atmosphere, smooth moves and a lighting spectacle guaranteed to make it a night out to remember. This is a strictly 18-plus show.
When: Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, 8pm to 10pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Entry: From $50 via Humanitix.
Arts Centre FUN*Raiser
Join in the festivities as Caloundra Arts Centre holds its Twilight Races FUN*Raiser. You’ll help the arts centre and you may just win big, with 38 raffle prizes on offer – not to mention the horse racing action. Rosanna Natoli will be the MC and guests from the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company are dressing up in the Ascot scene costumes from the My Fair Lady musical they did a few years ago.
When: Friday, April 14, gates open at 2.30pm.
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Corbould Park, Caloundra.
Entry: $100pp, click here.
A Bee Story
It’s a sticky situation. Queen Bee and Worker Bee need to work together to rebuild their hive, but things never quite go to plan. A Bee Story is a unique physical theatre show for children and families, incorporating a kaleidoscope of circus, acrobatics, dance and live music. It tells the story of Queen Bee and Worker Bee who must work together to rebuild their hive after a bushfire. Book tickets to find out what happens next.
When: Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, 10am and 1pm.
Where: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina.
Entry: $20 via The Ginger Factory.
Mark Vincent In Concert
Australia’s most-successful tenor, internationally acclaimed sensation Mark Vincent, is bringing his new show An International Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber to the region with a special guest: Opera Australia’s Julie Lea Goodwin.
When: Saturday, April 22, 2pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $89.90 via The Events Centre.
Sunshine Coast Quota Fashion Parade
Head along to the Sunshine Coast Quota Club and Quota Club of Caloundra Fashion Parade, featuring clothing from Onyx Poppy Boutique and raising funds for victims of domestic violence.
When: Saturday, April 22, 10am.
Where: Caloundra Power Boat Club, Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach.
Entry: $20, RSVP to sunshinecoastquota@gmail.com. More info via Sunshine Coast Events.
Heritage Talks: Early Pioneers of the Glass House Mountains
Join retired University of the Sunshine Coast professor Ken Greenwood as he talks about pioneers at the oldest-known surviving building in the Glass House Mountains district. Ken will discuss Bankfoot House and pioneering settlement in the region and consider land use and occupancy in rural Queensland during the late 19th century and 20th century.
When: Friday, April 14, 10am to 11am.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.
Entry: Free event. Registration is essential via Sunshine Coast Council.
Flavours of Aura
Stockland’s Aura is celebrating its seventh birthday this month with a series of seven events over seven weeks. One of the highlights of the celebration is Flavours of Aura. This exciting culinary adventure will feature Stockland’s food ambassador, celebrity chef Miguel Maestre, who will demonstrate how to cook a beautiful paella with local seafood. You won’t want to miss out on the chance to savour all the mouth-watering flavours of Aura.
When: Saturday, April 15, 11am to 2pm.
Where: Aura Display Village and Vision Centre, 1 Tucker Street, Bells Creek.
Entry: Free event. More info via Facebook – Aura.
Peachester Bush Dance
It’s time to kick up your heels and toes at the Peachester Bush Dance, led by the music and callers of the Landscape Band. The Peachester Bush Dance is the inaugural dance of the Peachester Dance Committee, and aims to raise funds to go towards a new air-conditioner for Peachester Hall. While raising funds is a good goal, the primary purpose of the Peachester Dance Committee is to recognise and assist the community of Peachester and surrounds to regain some of the confidence and vigour lost over the past few years.
When: Saturday, April 22, 5.30pm to 9pm.
Where: Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Road, Peachester.
Entry: $5 for kids, $12 for adults via Eventbrite.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, April 14
- The Dreggs, Solbar, 8pm
- The Febs, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Laura Doolan, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Ollie Murk, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- Ricky the Rockstar, Coolum Surf, 8.30pm
- Callum Taylor, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Destiny’s Plan, Maroochy Surf, 7.30pm
Saturday, April 15
- Rum Jungle, Solbar, 7pm
- No Secret, Alex Surf, 7.30pm
- Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Harii Bandhu, Coolum Surf, 8.30pm
- David Lee, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Tony Boyd, Maroochy Surf, 7.30pm
- The Richard Pictures, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm
- No Right Turn, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
Sunday, April 16
- C.O.F.F.I.N, Solbar, 6pm
- Captain Thunderbolt, Alex Surf, 4pm
- Tune Rangers, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Huriana, Maroochy Surf, 2pm
- Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm
- Chris Reynolds Duo, Coolum Hotel, 3pm
