Ginger Flower Food Festival
For one weekend only, The Ginger Factory will be home to cooking workshops and demonstrations, gardening walks and talks, ginger tastings and tours, live music and more. Immerse yourself in a weekend fit for the biggest ginger lovers and gardening gurus, with plenty of entertainment that’s perfect for the family.
When: Friday, January 21 to Sunday, January 23, 9am-5pm.
Where: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina.
Tickets: Free entry, for more info visit The Ginger Factory.
Young at Heart Business ProfessionalsÂ
Are you excited to meet other business people in a friendly environment with a gourmet snack in one hand and a beverage in the other? Sammy, the owner of The Shak Organic and Teale, and a local real estate agent have joined forces to bring you a networking event to remember. They thought about what they love about networking and decided to bring all the love elements together. Great food, great drink, a live musician and opportunity to mingle and hopefully create some business.
When: Friday, January 21, 4pm-7pm.
Where: The Shak Organic Café, Unit 11/43 Burnett St, Buderim.
Tickets: $27.46 via Eventbrite.
Selfish Sons live
Three-piece Brissy rock band Selfish Sons are kicking off 2022 with a huge live show at Eleven Dive Bar. The alternative band makes rock music with pop sensibility and these brothers have established themselves as eccentric entertainers with a powerful sound. Since the release of their debut EP “Sixfour” in 2019, accumulating over 500,000 streams, they have been on four tours and independently sold out six headline shows at iconic Australian venues across the east coast.
When: Friday, January 21, 7pm.
Where: Eleven Dive Bar, Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $18 via Oztix.
Kids Art Trail
Children love making and looking at art. However, it is even better when you can play some games and have fun along the way. Caloundra Regional Gallery offers families a new way to appreciate exhibitions together. Especially designed for kids, the Kids Art Trail (complete with clipboard and pencil) encourages exploration of the artworks and themes. This engaging activity stimulates children’s imagination by looking for clues, finding art, solving puzzles and creating their own works. The Art Trail is free and changes with each exhibition. It’s suitable for kids 4 to 12 years.
When: Daily, during gallery opening hours.
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free entry.
The Fabulous Caprettos
Musical friends are coming together to perform for the first time as a fabulous band. This performance will be something special as the audience can see and hear all artists performing together on stage for the entire duration of the concert. They will perform their hits and fan favourites, plus songs that will only be heard for the first time at the shows. The Fabulous Caprettos consist of Daryl Braithwaite on lead vocals, Russell Morris on lead vocals and guitar, Rai Thistlethwayte on lead vocals and keyboards, Jack Jones on lead vocals and guitar, Jackie Barnes on drums and Jason Vorherr on bass guitar.
When: Friday, January 21, 4pm-10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $66.05 via Moshtix.
Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets
The Currimundi Twilight Markets are a local favourite on the southern end of the Coast. Popping up on the scenic foreshore of Currimundi Lake, this new event is an intimate affair of 12 unique food stalls, a Your Mates bar and an entertainment area with live local music. Pack your own picnic blanket for all the eating and lazing you can do, plus your swimsuit or boardies for a sunset swim in the lake. Now that’s one chilled-out way to wrap up the week.
When: Friday, January 21, 4pm-8pm.
Where: Currimundi Lake, Westaway Parade, Currimundi.
Tickets: Free entry.
Dances for Harp and Flute
The Estrel Duo, comprising of Australian National Academy of Music flutist Lilly Yang and professional harpist Tijana Kozarcic, present an evening concert at the Maleny Community Centre, performing works by Rota, Marino, Hara-Crockford, Jobim and Piazzolla. This event is part of The Estrel Duo’s 2022 Queensland tour that will include concerts in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba.
When: Saturday, January 22, 7pm.
Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny.
Tickets: $30 for adults, $20 for students/concession $5 for children via TryBooking.
Pricey – Courtesy Bus tour
Pricey is backing up his first song “88” with his second single “Courtesy Bus”. The song is inspired by the local heroes of the Coolum Beach Bowls Club. From the guys out on the back smoking deck to the bar staff, the chefs in the kitchen and of course Frank the courtesy bus driver. With two singles out now and plenty more in the works, Pricey is gearing up and getting ready to take his songs on the road with a bunch of new shows to be announced.
When: Saturday, January 22, 7pm.
Where: Solbar, 10/12-20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $30.10 via Oztix.
Teenage Dads – The Cheerleader Tour
Quirky, charismatic and with a hint of out-of-this-worldliness, Melbourne’s Teenage Dads are hitting the road this December and January for The Cheerleader Tour. Connor, Jordy, Angus, and Vinnie are excited to present new music and fan favourites. Expect an exhilarating, and fast-paced show which is getting Teenage Dads quickly acknowledged as one of the rising talents of the Australian indie rock landscape.
When: Sunday, January 23, 7pm.
Where: Solbar, 10/12-20 Ocean St, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $18.40 via Oztix.
Bliss n Eso
One of the country’s finest hip hop acts, Bliss N Eso are bringing their electric energy and unmatchable flow to NightQuarter, as part of their national The Sun Tour. The Sun is the three-time ARIA-award winning group’s seventh studio album. Don’t miss this captivating live performance.
When: Sunday, January 23, 4pm-10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $69.90 via Moshtix.
Australia Day at Australia Zoo
Join Australia Zoo for stacks of fair-dinkum fun this Australia Day. John Williamson will perform live in the Crocoseum followed by the Irwin family feeding the crocs. Take part in kangaroo hopscotch, Aussie icon hunt and koala throwing competition – don’t worry, the koalas aren’t real. Plus, there’s a chance to win a Toyota Hilux and Jayco Camper, valued at $100,419 (terms and conditions apply). What’s more Aussie than a day at Australia Zoo.
When: Wednesday, January 26, 9am-5pm.
Where: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah.
Tickets: Ticket prices vary, visit Australia Zoo for more info.
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