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The Day of the Dead Festival marks the auspicious time of year when Mexican cultures gather to honour and celebrate their ancestors. This event at Nambour on Saturday, October 28, will feature the Mad Mariachi Band, as well as a DJ set, face painting with themes of flowers and skulls, entertainment and Mexican food and drink. Dress up in the theme as there will be a prize for the best dressed. More info via Eventbite.

Art in Nature – Sculpture Garden 

Explore the diverse stone sculptures located within the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden on Saturday, October 28. Contemplate the various stone artworks and their expressions within the native garden setting. Learn more about the stories in stone and see the amazing result when art and nature are combined. The walk is suitable for adults. It will include walking on paved and gravel surfaces in the natural bush setting of the gardens. Please dress for the weather and a walk in the outdoors. More info via Eventbrite.

Taittinger High Tea

Experience the exquisite taste of French cuisine with Taittinger High Tea at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville on Sunday, October 29. Indulge in a selection of meticulously crafted sweets and savouries while sipping on a glass of Taittinger on arrival. Pooches are welcome at the high tea but numbers of guests are limited. More info via Spicers Retreats.

Impressions: Exploring the Art of Printmaking

The Hard Pressed Printers group from Caloundra Arts Centre Association presents Impressions: Exploring the Art of Printmaking. This exhibition at Kawana showcases a diverse range of printmaking techniques, including lino cut, etching, cyanotype, eco dye, screen print, collagraph, gelli print, monoprint and embossing. More info via Sunshine Coast Events.

Indigenous Business Month

Due to the wet weather forecast for Friday, October 27, the Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day event has been cancelled. The community event was to be part of Indigenous Business Month.

Weekend gig guide

Friday, October 27 

  • Woodes, Small Change Espresso, 7.30pm
  • FrothFest, Your Mates Brewing Co, 7.30pm
  • Shades Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
  • Treva Scobie, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
  • Kahl, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
  • Colin Dodds, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
  • Cassi Marie, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
  • DJ JD7, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

Saturday, October 28

  • Rogue Trader, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm
  • Bob Dylan Tribute, Maleny Community Centre, 7.30pm
  • ABBA Girls Tribute, Buderim Tavern, 7pm
  • Ricky the Rockstar, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
  • Luke Dickens Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
  • Finding Stellar, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
  • Dr G & The BB Xperience, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
  • The Flamin’ Galahs, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
  • 7 Day Weekends, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
  • AJ Trio, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm

Sunday, October 29 

  • Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
  • Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm

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