Bugs – Live Tour
Brisbane’s own Bugs will Queensland’s roads to play their latest single Decisions, Commitments and Plans live for the very first time this November. Connor Brooker, the band’s lead singer and guitarist, has described the new song as “a slow, sad song about struggling to see things through”. Adding that he believes that it is his “favourite Bugs single that we’ve ever put out”.
When: Friday 5 November, 6.30pm
Where: Eleven Dive Bar, Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $34.45 via, bit.ly/2ZxN7Gg
Jem Cassar-Daley
The Imperial Hotel Eumundi welcomes Jem Cassar-Daley to The Bunker for a seated show in celebration of Jem’s new music and band. Jem Cassar-Daley’s talents in guitar, piano, singing and song writing stem from a deep passion and a growing up in a musical environment. She’s since been equipped with the industry skills and knowledge to follow this path.
When: Saturday 6 November, 7pm
Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge St, Eumundi
Tickets: $23.50 via, bit.ly/3nvDjVf Phone: (07) 5442 8811
Colours of a Buderim Summer Fashion Parade
Get ready for summer this year at a fashion parade for women and men presented by the Buderim Foundation and BWMCA. Featuring top Buderim fashion boutiques: Sedgwick’s, Onyx Poppy and Curly’s Menswear. Come along for a great afternoon of fashion, food, fun and friends. Wine and nibbles will be served at the conclusion of the parade. Be surprised at the choice you have right here in Buderim.
When: Sunday 7 November, 2.30pm
Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main Street, Buderim
Tickets: $50 via, bit.ly/3bcJisg
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Musical
A new show has been added for those who want to see Mad About Theatre’s production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Musical at The Events Centre. The show has played and sold out in Noosa and Rockhampton and two of the three shows are already sold out in Caloundra.
When: Saturday 13 November, 2pm
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
Tickets: $69.90, $64.90 concession or groups of 10 or more. Visit theeventscentre.com.au
Syndicate Creative Suitcase Throwdown Market 
Syndicate creative is a female owned and operated pottery workshop on the Sunshine Coast. With a wide range of classes teaching wheel throwing to hand building pottery. Their Suitcase Throwdown Market is host to live music, preloved clothing and pottery, second hand and vintage clothing, locally made pottery, brick-a-brack, plants and much more. Get your friends and family together to come down for a shop.
When: Saturday 6 November, 8am-12pm
Where: Shop 6, 100 sugar road, Maroochydore
Tickets: Free entry for shoppers
Monster Thrillmasters Extreme
Monster Thrillmasters Extreme is back at Sunshine Coast Stadium with a high-octane, action packed, family fun event. The night will include five huge monster trucks, the fmx world challenge, flame throwing jet car, flaming human cannon ball, plus a fire and light stadium sky show.
When: Saturday 6 November, 4.30pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Tickets: From $40, visit bit.ly/3bhOmvn for more details
Phone: 07 5437 7666
Cosentino – Deception
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. Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino, is returning to perform his brand new, 90-minute live show Deception. 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: Monday 8 November, 7.30pm-9pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
Tickets: $86.50 via, theeventscentre.com.au/product/cosentinodeception/
Phone: 07 5491 4240
Connect With Nature – Nature Journaling
Explore your curiosity and connection with the natural world through nature journaling! This 4-week course is led by experienced tutor, field art naturalist and NatureArt Lab Queensland Coordinator, Dion Dior. Nature journaling is all about learning to see, promoting curiosity, asking questions and starting to notice things around you. The nature journal you keep becomes a priceless record of you time spent in nature and a valuable tool for expanding your understanding.
When: Tuesday 9 November and every subsequent Tuesday in November, 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanical Gardens, Tanawha
Tickets: $320 via, bit.ly/3pHP9hU
Australian Pollinator Week Walk
Gardens are important ecosystems that provide habitat and food sources for a great range of pollinators — bees, butterflies, bugs, birds and bats. In return, pollinators play essential roles in the reproduction of flowering plants and biodiversity. Come for a walk with a trained guide, discover more about the curious and essential work of pollinators, and immerse yourself in nature.
When: Wednesday 10 November, 9.30am-11am
Where: Maroochy Botanic Gardens Arts and Ecology Centre, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha
Tickets: $5 via, bit.ly/3jH52kK
Bloom Sings: Stevie, Carole & Linda 
In this brand new tribute show, Melbourne singer/songwriter Bloom, will perform the incredible hits of Grammy Award-winning artists Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt. Some of the songs Bloom has handpicked include some of Linda Ronstadt’s greatest hits including You’re No Good, That’ll Be The Day and Blue Bayou. Carole King’s I Feel The Earth Move, Natural Woman, It’s Too Late and Stevie Nicks’ Rhiannon, Landslide, Dreams and many more.
When: Wednesday 10 November, 11am-12.20pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
Tickets: $22.50 via, theeventscentre.com.au/product/bloom-sings-stevie-carole-linda/
Phone: 07 5491 4240
Romancing the Stars Sunshine Coast – Book Links
Discover the books that local authors and illustrators have been creating for children and young adults. Each creator will give a short introduction to their latest publication in a small intimate circle, before rotating on to the next group. You have a chance to get inside information about the creation of the books and make contact with potential presenters for your school or library. Buy the latest books from the pop-up bookshop, enjoy great food and drinks, and enter the raffle to win books in the quiz competition.
When: Friday 12 November, 6pm-9.30pm
Where: Immanuel Lutheran College, 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim
Tickets: $25 for Book Links members and College staff, $35 for non-members. Registration essential via trybooking.com/BUIAM. Bookings close Monday, November 8 at 4pm.
Meet the Artists at Cooroy Art Hub
To celebrate the opening of their latest exhibition, The Art Hub Cooroy is giving art lovers a chance to meet the resident artists behind some fantastic works. Christine Velde, Kerry Keyte, and Carolan Ciot will be in attendance to answer your questions and explain their art in more detail. All are encouraged to participate in the people’s art choice ballot to win a prize.
When: Friday 19 November, 5pm-7pm
Where: The Art Hub Cooroy, 3/2 Emerald Street, Cooroy
Tickets: Free event
Hiromi Tango: Healing Garden
Inspired and guided by international artist Hiromi Tango, the Caloundra Regional Gallery will host workshops with the local community to create a paper and textile garden in the gallery. The vibrant healing garden will continue to grow throughout the exhibition, flourishing with new creations from community workshops and gallery visitors.
When: Until December 5
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Tickets: Free exhibition Phone: 07 5420 8299
