Here’s a summary of the main events being held across the Sunshine Coast in coming days. If you have an event coming up, or news story suggestion, email: news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au
Aussie World Halloween Festival (Oct 29)
Aussie World’s Halloween Festival is back and spookier than ever in Palmview. Gates open from 5.30pm with trick or treating huts ready to fill you with sweets and fun. There will be two different haunted mazes to enter, if you dare. Beware of the four scare zones, as well as roaming entertainers to give you the fright of your life. Your ticket includes unlimited rides, a pyrotechnic light display and ghoulish food and drinks. Don’t miss the monster mash dace party to see out the evening.
More at Aussie World Halloween Special.
Oktoberfest Coolum (Oct 29)
Visit the third annual Oktoberfest at Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-Branch to celebrate German culture, food and beer. Raise your stein to an afternoon in the beer hall on the green with live music from an authentic German band and DJ Sneaky Schnitzel. Dress up in lederhosen and dirndls to be in the running for Mr and Mrs Oktoberfest, with pretzel eating among the other games.
More at Humanitix – Oktoberfest Coolum.
Finesse Burlesque (Oct 29)
Due to popular demand, Finesse Burlesque is returning to Caloundra. This spectacular cabaret show was co-created by local sisters Amber and Madison Ivers. Using Australia’s homegrown talent, the show captivates with the glitz and glam of dazzling costumes, live singing, showgirls, comedy and much more. Finesse Burlesque takes the audience through a heart-warming yet comedic experience of the life of an entertainer.
More at The Events Centre – Finesse Burlesque.
Natural fibre sandals & jewellery making workshop (Oct 28-29)
Under the guidance of PNG Master Weaver Kilagi Nielsen, create a unique pair of sandals from locally sourced natural plants and fibres. The Caloundra Regional Gallery workshop will be held over two sessions and, if time permits, participants will create wrist cuffs to match. All materials supplied.
More at Eventbrite.
Noosa Biosphere Gala (Nov 1)
Tickets for the highly-anticipated Noosa Biosphere Gala are now on sale. The fundraising luncheon at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas aims to further secure a strong food future for the Noosa region. The event is a celebration of people and nature, recognising the International Day for Biosphere Reserves and Noosa’s UNESCO biosphere reserve status. This year’s theme: “Grow for Noosa” is raising awareness and support to grow a vibrant and sustainable food and agriculture economy.
More at Noosa Biosphere – Gala.
Entertaining Angels (Oct 28-Nov 5)
“Since I began parish life, I’ve boiled 7000 gallons of water and poured 200,000 cups of tea. I’ve also baked 4600 medium-sized quiches and personally made two tons of short-crust pastry. And for what?” As a clergy wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour. After the death of her husband the vicar and the return of her missionary sister Ruth, this play asks if God is “a divine exercise in trial and error”.
More at TryBooking – Entertaining Angels.
Sketching and Understanding Birdlife (Oct 29)
If you’re not sure where to begin in capturing your favourite backyard birds in art, this course will cover the basics. Participants will learn about field sketching birds, understanding behaviour, avian natural history and classic features of our feathered friends.
More at NatureArtLab – Sketching and Understanding Birdlife.
The Rattler Ghost Train (Oct 29)
Enjoy a ‘spooktacular’ journey aboard the historic Mary Valley Rattler, including a spooky dinner and Halloween sweet treat. Dress up in scary costumes – from witches and ghosts to vampires. The historic Mary Valley Rattler will leave Gympie station and wind its way through the beautiful countryside to Amamoor (return). Trick or treat your way through the evening and keep an eye out for the scariest costume award.
More at Mary Valley Rattler – Events.
Melbourne Cup Lunch (Nov 1)
Have your fascinators ready, Malt Shovel Taphouse at Birtinya is providing simply the best for Cup Day. Whether you’re looking to get fancy or just want to have a few beers and a couple of punts, Malt Shovel Taphouse is dishing up two courses of tasty eats, including complementary bubbles on arrival – all for $59. Dust off your frocks and enjoy the day. The race will be live on the big screen, with sweepstakes available and prizes for best dressed.
More at Moshtix – Melbourne Cup Lunch.
Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival (Nov 10-13)
Get ready for the funniest week of the year as an all-star line-up of renowned comedians embarks on four huge days of side-splitting stand-up. Among the hilarious line-up will be Tommy Little, Cal Wilson, Heath Franklin’s ‘Chopper’, Ivan Aristeguieta and Georgie Carrol. There will be more than 45 shows at at least 16 venues.
More at Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival.
Halloween Street Party (Oct 30)
The community will be decked out in their most ghoulish gear to celebrate the spooky season at one of Queensland’s largest Halloween gatherings. The Aura Halloween FestEVIL will feature a range of spook-tacular activities and entertainment suitable for all ages and abilities, including trick-or-treating, face painting, food trucks, a pop-up bar, a barbecue and a Spooky DJ to get your groove on.
More at Eventbrite – Aura Halloween Street Party.
Sweet Charity (Nov 17-20)
Complete with a live band under the direction of Scott Gaedtke, Sweet Charity follows the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, “a girl who wanted to be loved.” One of the most famous shows by legendary director/choreographer Bob Fosse and choreographed for BYTES by Melissa Lanham, Sweet Charity has a laugh-a-minute script by the incomparable Neil Simon. It includes a treasure trove of fabulous song and dance numbers including “The Rhythm of Life”, “If They Could See me Now”, “Hey Big Spender’ and “There’s Got to Be Something Better Than This”.
More at TryBooking – Sweet Charity.
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