Hinterland Craft Beer Festival
Bringing together local breweries and a smorgasbord of fun-filled entertainment, live music and food, the Hinterland Craft Beer Festival will showcase freshly made brews from across the Coast. This much-anticipated event gives beer lovers a great opportunity to sample and discover new brews. And rest assured, there’ll be something for everyone – with ales, lagers, sours, porters, stouts, IPAs and other specialty beers on offer. And if you know a thing or two about brewing and are passionate about your craft beer, it’s a great chance to meet and share stories with the fabulous team of brewers who’ll be there on the day.
When: Saturday, June 24, noon to 8pm.
Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Entry: Free entry. More information via Hinterland Craft Beer Festival.
Melbourne Comedy Festival
Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year. Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, this show brings the funny to you. Get ready for a stellar line-up with roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment. So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix.
When: Saturday, June 24, 7.30pm to 9.45pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $49 via The Events Centre.
Grand Kyiv Ballet
The legendary Grand Kyiv Ballet has been the pride of Ukraine for over 75 years. Forest Song is a magical love story, full of mysticism alongside the conflict between the human world and nature. It tells a tale of love, through the fearless and brave Mavka, who longs for peace in her world, just as Ukraine longs for peace in her country today.
When: Friday, June 16, 7.30pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $108 via The Events Centre.
Spice blending and cooking class
Do you love spices but don’t know how to use them properly? Want to have a better understanding of spices? Want to become more adventurous in the kitchen with spices? Then you need to attend this fun-filled afternoon spice-blending class combined with a cooking class. Herbs and spices are a fantastic way to add a hit of flavour to any meal and you will receive great satisfaction out of making your own blends.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2pm to 5pm.
Where: Red Hot Chilli Pepper Cooking School, Earnshaw Street, Golden Beach.
Entry: $120 via Red Hot Chilli Pepper.
Hypnotise Me
Head along for an evening of hypnotic fun where amazing volunteers demonstrate the power of their unconscious mind in displays of hilarity and mayhem with the help of comedy hypnotist Andy Vening.
When: Saturday, June 17, 8pm.
Where: Currimundi Hotel, 32 Buderim Street, Currimundi.
Entry: $44.90 via Oztix.
Neil Murray Live
Hosted by Peace Run Records, Neil Murray is coming to perform at Eudlo Hall. Murray has been touring and performing songs from his new record The Telling. This will be a very special concert with local artist (and recent Queensland Music Awards nominee) Darcy Kate. The Eudlo Hall Volunteer Committee will be running a bar.
When: Sunday, June 18, 6pm to 9pm.
Where: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street, Eudlo.
Entry: $35 via Eventbrite.
Claudia Chan Shaw
ADFAS will welcome to Noosa and Sunshine Coast audiences well-known designer, author and presenter Claudia Chan Shaw for two arts talks: Art Deco Style and Art Deco – Sydney.
When: Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18.
Where: St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin, 3.45pm for a 4pm start (June 17) and the University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Campus, Lecture Theatre 1, 3pm to 4pm (June 18).
Entry: $25 via ADFAS or phone 0419 795 625.
Graceville Art Festival
The Graceville Art Festival celebrates the unique artwork created by Graceville Centre residents/clients and the wider network of Sunshine Coast inclusive art studios and artistic community. This event shares the joy of art making across all media and honours the satisfaction and sense of wellbeing it fosters. Head along and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the joy of creating and sharing art.
When: Thursday, June 22, to Sunday, June 25.
Where: St Luke’s Lutheran Church, 10 Sydney Street, Nambour.
Entry: Free entry. More info via Lutheran Services.
Wearable Art Headpiece Workshop
Under the expert guidance of Sweet Wattle Grove florist Karen Jones, create yourself a stunning, wearable art headpiece using a variety of silk and dried flowers. Live music will complement the mood at the Wearable Art Headpiece Workshop, and light nibbles and refreshments will be provided. Gather a group of friends and head along for a great night up-late in the gallery. All materials will be provided.
When: Friday, June 23, 6pm to 8pm.
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
Entry: $70 via Eventbrite.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, June 16
- The Castaways, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Rachel Ellen Music, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- DJ Bucket, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Seen, Solbar, 7pm
- Garry Hudson, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Marco, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
Saturday, June 17
- Empyre Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Luke Speerin, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- WildKatz, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Floodlights, Solbar, 7pm
- Gypsy, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
- The Claptomaniacs, Cooroy RSL, 7pm
- Henry Rollins, Events Centre Caloundra, 8pm
- Estampa, Coolum Civic Centre, 7pm
- Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm
Sunday, June 18
- Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- 80s Recall, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Harii Bandhu, Maroochy Surf Club, 2pm
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