Rouge
Circus for grown-ups, Rouge is a decadent blend of sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue-in-cheek burlesque – all the spectacle of a circus with a deliciously deviant, adults-only twist. This titillating celebration of astonishing proportions that’s surprising, subversive and supremely sexy was the winner of Best Circus 2020 at the Adelaide Fringe. Rouge is headed for Horizon Festival, with favourite acts alongside new performances that promise to shock, tease and delight the senses. This is Australian circus cabaret at its climax.
When: Wednesday, August 30, 7pm.
Where: Cotton Tree Park, The Esplanade, Maroochydore.
Entry: From $45 via Horizon Festival.
Heritage Tramway Film
Visit Landsborough Museum for the short-film screening of the history of the Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway, including a Q&A with the president of the Heritage Tramway Society. Morning tea will be provided.
When: Wednesday, August 30, 9.30am to 10.30am.
Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.
Entry: Free. Registration is essential at Sunshine Coast Heritage.
Father’s Day at Australia Zoo
Celebrate Father’s Day in the wildest way at Australia Zoo. Treat dad to a special brunch at Warrior Restaurant & Bar, complete with a welcome drink on arrival, a meal specially crafted by the team of talented chefs, and transfers to and from Australia Zoo in time for your VIP seating at the Wildlife Warriors Show. Bookings are essential.
When: Sunday, September 3, 9am.
Where: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah.
Entry: Prices vary. Visit Australia Zoo – Father’s Day.
Nambour Forecourt Live!
Nambour Forecourt Live! is a live music and arts workshop event hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Libraries and Peace Run Records. The entertainment program includes QMusic Children’s Song winners Nyssa Ray and Andrea Kirwin, world/soul artist Hannaka, keyboard king Asher and world roots/reggae duo Solua.
When: Friday, August 25, 4pm.
Where: Bury and Currie streets, Nambour.
Entry: Free. More info via Sunshine Coast Events.
A Night At The Proms
In Albert Hall Proms tradition but with an Australian angle, the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra will celebrate down under with an Australian first half of celebratory music and imagery, as well as British Proms favourites in the second. This is one music show you can’t afford to miss.
When: Saturday, September 16, 7pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra.
Entry: $49 via The Events Centre.
Magic Men Takeover
Australia’s most anticipated male dancers are taking over Venue 114. Showcasing talented entertainers, this heart-stopping live performance is a one-of-a-kind show that tears up the stage with a high-energy atmosphere, smooth moves and a lighting spectacle.
When: Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1, 8pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Entry: From $50 via Humanitix.
Rabbit & Bear Exhibition
Anna Burgum’s Rabbit & Bear creates wearable art that makes the owner feel fabulous. Rabbit & Bear started as a creative outlet for Anna after having her children. Beginning with baby hair accessories, the pieces then progressed to baby singlets with felt pictures, school hair accessories, polymer clay and wooden earrings, fabric dolls, hair scrunchies and headbands, dog bandanas and dog bows. Polymer clay has become Anna’s favourite medium because of the endless creative possibilities it provides.
When: Friday, September 1, 9am.
Where: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina.
Entry: Free. More info via Sunshine Coast Events.
Gig guide
Friday, August 25
- Nambour Forecourt Live!, Curry Street, 4pm
- More Life, Old Soul, 9pm
- Cooper Smith, Kings Beach Tavern, 9pm
- Red White & Boogie, Buderim War Memorial, 7.30pm
- Shades, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Johnathan Mark Hayden, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Colin Dodds, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 4pm
- Vanessa Sanger, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- Liam Griffin, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
Saturday, August 26
- Blak Social, Solbar, 7pm
- Big Sky, Eumundi Brewery, 5pm
- Boi and Eskae, 5 Sales Court, Woombye, 5.30pm
- Luke Dickens Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Treva Scoble, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Chris Timms, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
Sunday, August 27
- Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Tom Harrington, Solbar, 5.30pm
- Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
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