Dancing up a storm
‘A Taste of Ireland’ will have you laughing, crying and jigging into the night with a show that has entertained thousands. Starring dancers from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and Gaelforce Dance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings all new sets, costumes, tunes and effects hot off its premiere New York City run. With revamped classics like Danny Boy and Tell Me Ma, the show’s live, energetic blend of jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history.
When: Friday May 14, 7:30pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $64.90 – flat floor seating/$74.90 tiered seating.
Via http://theeventscentre.com.au/product/a-taste-of-ireland/
The Black Sorrows dinner and show – with guest Matty Rogers
“I’m on my 49th album. 21st with the Black Sorrows,” says Joe Camilleri, the giant of Australian rhythm and blues with a sideways glance that dares you to believe it. “So, there’s a lot of past sins I have to repent.” For those who came in late, those include the ’70s soul-ska revolution of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, the peerless FM radio conquest of Hold Onto Me and Harley & Rose and, from the Drollies circa ’65 to Bakelite Radio and the Revelators, more soul-fed, sweat-soaked bar bands than he cares to count. Right now though, with CITIZEN JOHN garnering five star reviews there’s only one album that matters.
When: Thursday May 6, 5pm to 10pm.
Tickets: Show VIP $55.00, Seated Dinner & Show – $50pp. General Admission – $30pp.
More info: nightquarter.com.au
The Cedar Rose – a puppet performance
When the last tree falls will you notice? Two native timber puppets come to the rainforest for very different reasons. Join Rose Wood on her daily foray into her rainforest sanctuary. Meet Red Cedar whose ancestors have felled timber in the region for generations. One day the two worlds collide. The Cedar Rose is a tale of how an ancient cedar tree brings them together towards mutual understanding.
When: Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9, 4:15pm
Where: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Outdoor classroom, 148 Mountain View Road
Tickets: $15 via, sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-Sunshine-Coast/Events/Whats-On/3928.
Jeff Lang Some Memories Never Die: live show and book launch
Jeff Lang has built a reputation for making startling and influential music that is accomplished, intricate, gutsy, melodic and loaded with soul. Often taking unexpected turns, he has consistently inspired his audiences by creating a stylistically diverse catalogue of more than 30 albums. In 2019 Jeff sat down and began to write what would become his first book. To celebrate the book’s release, Jeff’s show will combine music with an ‘in conversation’ and Q&A session.
When: Saturday May 1, 7:30pm
Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street Eumundi
Tickets: $28.60 via, imperialhoteleumundi.com.au
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Australia’s favourite comedy convoy can’t wait to tour Australia once again. Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow in 2021 as it rolls across the country to deliver the Comedy Festival vibe to every crack and crevice of Australia. With an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers, buckle in for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy all your comedy cravings.
When: Thursday May 6, 7:30pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra
Tickets: $45, via theeventscentre.com.au
Hops and Horses Twilight Races
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club is planning for a bumper crowd to welcome in the Labour Day long weekend at this year’s Hops & Horses Friday Twilight Races — a mix racing, local craft brewers, food trucks along with fantastic live music. Locals and visitors will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the Friday leading into the Labour Day long weekend. This year they’re turning it up a notch with live entertainment from Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder and Taxiride’s Jason Singh performing after the last race.
When: Friday April 30, 3pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Ave Corbould Park
Tickets: General Admission $20, Premium Pass includes craft beer and a burger, $30. Via sctc.com.au
Lifestyles of the cool and scaly: rainforest reptiles
This talk will focus mainly on the distinctive reptile communities that inhabit our rainforest environments. It celebrates the biodiversity we have an obligation to protect, and examines some interesting aspects of the lifestyles of some of our fascinating rainforest species. The talk will also cover human interactions with reptiles – how we can co-exist with reptiles in our home environments, and common-sense advice on dealing with dangerous snakes.
When: Thursday May 6, 3:30pm-5pm
Where: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Theatrette, 148 Mountain View Road Maleny
Tickets: $6.36 via, tinyurl.com/3kjb5uw3.
Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival 2021
Get ready for a weekend of next level wellness. Discover mindfulness and meditation, connect with a like-minded collective, and transform sick and tired into happy, healthy and whole. Stress less and feel better with two whole days of clean nourishing food, workshops and seminars, live music, markets, massage, yoga, intuitive readings, energy healing and heaps of other natural health modalities.
When: Saturday May 15-Sunday May 16. 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsman Parade Bokarina
Tickets: $10 for One Day Pass, $15 for Weekend Pass. Via venue114.com.au
Sunshine Coast Crystal and Craft Festival
This Family Festival is your ultimate destination to buy crystals, beautiful hand crafted gold and sterling silver jewellery, opals, gemstones, fossils, minerals, stone beads, rock carvings and all other lapidary supplies! The ethics of traders and your festival experience is the first priority. Through buying from these expert traders in a relaxed face-to-face environment, you are assured of the quality of your purchase. The history of the crystals, minerals, fossils, jewellery and gemstones that are for sale is vitally important. These traders are selected for their participation based on their ethics and commitment to business.
When: Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9, 9am-4pm
Where: Morayfield Community Hall, 298 Morayfield Road Morayfield
Tickets: $7 via, crystalfestivalsaustralia.com.au
