Ladies Oaks Day
One of the Sunshine Coast Turf Club’s most popular race days returns trackside for its 17th year. Expect race day extravagance with stylish fashion and international-standard entertainment. Enjoy the glamour of racing paired with the traditional fun of Ladies Day. Racegoers will revel in premium hospitality packages, show-stopping fashions and thrilling thoroughbred racing.
When: Friday, May 27, 1.30pm.
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Avenue, Caloundra.
Tickets: From $32.23 via Moshtix.
Film night – Wash My Soul in the River’s Flow
Go behind the scenes of the legendary 2004 concert “Kura Tungar – Songs from the River”. This documentary explores the lives and love story of First Nations singer-songwriters Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter. Please be aware this film contains images of deceased First Nations people.
When: Monday, May 30, 7pm to 9pm.
Where: Strand Cinema Caloundra, Bulcock Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $12.81 via Sunshine Coast Film Festival.
Feeling Of The Place: From Here To There And Back Again
This exhibition offers deep insight into the extraordinary making of one of the Sunshine Coast’s favourite artistic travellers Rex Backhaus-Smith. With works drawn from private and public collections, this exhibition examines the depth and breadth of his art and follows his expeditions from his early landscapes of outback towns and vivid works from recent trips to the top end, through to his own backyard.
When: Now until June 26, 10am to 4pm (10am to 2pm on Sundays).
Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
Tickets: Free event, no registration required.
Shannon Noll
Shannon Noll has become a legend, a meme, an everyday hero and a country boy who stands by his word and convictions. He is also a proven Australian star. The musician boasts certified triple-platinum sales, number one hits, five top-10 albums, 17 platinum and three gold accreditations and is the only Australian male artist in national chart history to have ever achieved 10 consecutive top 10 singles.
When: Saturday, May 28, 8.30pm.
Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.
Tickets: $45 via Oztix.
Melinda Schneider – Love Songs
Multi-Golden Guitar Award winner and chart-topping singer-songwriter Melinda Schneider presents “Love Songs”: an intimate two-hour concert production featuring her award-winning hits plus the greatest love songs from some of her most cherished performers. In this emotional, intimate and soulful performance, Ms Schneider will perform a selection of her original love songs spanning her 40 years in entertainment together with some timeless romantic cuts from the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton and more.
When: Saturday, May 28, 8pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $59 via The Events Centre.
Park sounds
Park Sounds is back and taking Eumundi by storm. Head along and show your support for local musicians, all the while kicking back for a casual afternoon of entertainment. Pack your picnic rug for this fabulous afternoon of free live music. There is a great line-up that will see Sari Abbott, Patch Brown, Staple, and Lucid Safari take to the stage.
When: Sunday, May 29, 2pm to 5pm.
Where: Dick Caplick Park, Memorial Drive, Eumundi.
Tickets: Free event.
Mal Wood and Friends @ The Jazz Sessions
Mal Wood and Friends will present a beautiful evening of all your favourite jazz and blues tunes. With a twist of country, soul and world music, you will be transported on a musical journey around the world. The show features Lachlan Hawkins, John Reeves, Lawsomn Hamilton and special guest Joohan Lee. Tickets include a two-course dinner.
When: Sunday, May 29, 6pm to 8.30pm.
Where: Glass House Brewery, 8/330 Mons Road, Forest Glen.
Tickets: $57.50 via Sticky Tickets.
Burgers, Bourbon & Bands
Burger lovers will enjoy an evening filled with gourmet burgers from the restaurants at NightQuarter. Along with signature burgers from Brazzo Boys, 2Bros and Grumpi’s BBQ, stalls will also be creating limited edition burgers. There will be people’s choice awards on the night, so taste your way through the burger offer and then vote for your favourite. Sip bourbons perfectly paired with a line-up of live bands and a fire spectacular.
When: Saturday, May 28, 4pm to 10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $3 via Moshtix.
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