WHAT’S ON
Treat yourself to the host of attractions the Coast has to offer, from slick stage shows to the treasure troves that are the many popular markets
Il Ritorno Circa, Bundall: The stage is awash with bodies tumbling, lifting and clutching. Then, out of the darkness and gnawed by nostalgia, the Greek hero Ulysses appears after 20 long years of war and wanderings. Will he reach his faithful wife Penelope before she succumbs to her suitors? Il Ritorno is a groundbreaking new work fusing Circa’s world-renowned stripped-back acrobatics with baroque opera. Tonight, 7.30pm at the Arts Centre Gold Coast. Adults $48.
Soweto Gospel Choir, Bundall: One of the world’s greatest vocal ensembles, the Soweto Gospel Choir has won four Grammys, an Emmy Award and an Academy Award nomination for its work with Peter Gabriel. Hailing from Soweto in Johannesburg, the Soweto Gospel Choir brings together some of Africa’s finest singers performing a repertoire that combines traditional African songs handed down through the generations, African gospel, the group’s unique renditions of international classics as well as South African freedom songs. Performing for one night only at The Arts Centre Gold Coast tomorrow, 5pm. A Reserve seating $89.
Higher and Higher, Benowa: With slick choreography and good voices, Higher and Higher is a Motown musical that takes you back to the hits from superstars like The Supremes, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five. With an explosive live band and the Gold Coast’s finest vocal talents, Higher and Higher features more than 50 classic songs. On tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2pm at the Spotlight Theatre. Tickets from $20.
Bloodbath, Dracula’s, Broadbeach: The famed cabaret restaurant’s latest vampire vaudeville show features mischievous comedy, midair performances, colourful costumes, sensuous burlesque, slick jazz, sizzling comedy and a punchy song list. Show for 15+ audiences. Stars Rudi Testa, Richard Macionis, David Kume, Aurelie Roque, Olesya Borisova, Ruby Clark and a live band. Dinner and show, tonight. Arrivals from 6.30pm.
High Country Legends, Australian Outback Spectacular, Oxenford: Dinner and show with a cast of largerthan-life characters, animal stars, big stunts, special effects and live music, and a three-course meal. Plays tonight, doors open 6.15pm. Tickets from $79.99.
GIGS – TODAY
Everybody Loves to Dance, Burleigh Heads Bowls Club: Enjoy the latest disco, pop, rock and dance
hits. Show at 6.30pm. Free entry.
The Johnson Stompers, NightQuarter, Helensvale: The Johnson Stompers take to The Paddock stage for a night of original tunes. Don’t forget your dancing shoes. Show at 4pm. Tickets $3.
Mescalito Blues, Miami Marketta: Local musos entertain for Marketta Street Food. Show at 4pm. Free entry.
Disco Dance Party, Currumbin RSL: Dress up as your favourite Aussie icon. Resident DJ spins all the top tracks. From 7pm. Free entry. Captain Wow, Southport Sharks:
Band plays hits from the 1960s to the ‘80s. Show at 8.30pm. Free entry.
GIGS – TOMORROW
Two 4 Now, Currumbin RSL: Duo plays a variety of hits. Show at 2.30pm. Free entry. The Honey Sliders, Soundlounge:
Band performs The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers, with guests Tim Rogers and Ben Salter, supported by Dana Gehrman. Show from 4.30pm. Tickets from $25. Brad Buckley, Robina Tavern: Brad Buckley covers music from the 1960s to now. Show at 1pm. Free entry. Scott Sullivan, Burleigh Heads Bowls Club: Soloist and guitarist with more than 300 songs in his repertoire. Show at 2pm. Free entry. Leanne Tenant, Currumbin RSL:
Live blues and roots acoustics on the deck. Show at 3pm. Free entry.
Daniel Stoneman, Southport Sharks: Live acoustics. From 1pm. Free entry.
LOL Crew, Southport Sharks: Popular songs for a funtastic kids’ disco. Show at 5pm. Free entry.
Royale Sundays, Elsewhere: Sunday session hosted by Jimmy D & Jayboy.
Catfish and the Deejays, Ashmore Tavern: Old-school rockers play oldtime hits. Show at 3pm. Free entry.
GALLERIES
Craig Handley Anomalies, Main Beach: Handley’s former career in the animation industry has influenced his pictorial style. Opening tonight 6-8pm, showing daily 10am-5.30pm at Anthea Polson Art, Marina Mirage.
2016 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Awards, Bundall: The JUWS Photography Awards are considered one of the most important annual surveys of contemporary Australian photographic practice. Justine Varga is this year’s winner for her work Marking Time, a chromogenic, hand-printed, camera-
less photograph that sits at the edge of forgetfulness. The winner’s and all finalists’ work are on display at the Arts Centre Gold Coast, today and tomorrow.
Escape Artists, Broadbeach: Members of the Royal Queensland Art Society exhibit paintings of the outdoors around the Gold Coast. All artworks for sale. At the RQAS Gallery, 25 Broadbeach Ave, today and tomorrow, 9am-5pm.
Artists of the Gallery In The Corridor, Currumbin: Exhibit of artists from the Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum. Showing at the Currumbin RSL today.
MARKETS
Burleigh Markets, The Esplanade, Burleigh: Local arts and crafts by the beach. Tomorrow, 8am-2pm.
Isle of Capri Markets, Surfers Paradise State School: Farm produce, organic goods, fashion, homewares, furniture, plants, free yoga, holistic health, dog washing and grooming, pony rides, musicians and food vans. Today, 8am-1pm.
Carrara Markets, Gooding Drive, Carrara: The Gold Coast’s only permanent marketplace, with everything from fresh produce, fashion stalls, homewares and rides for the kids. Today and tomorrow, 7am-4pm.
NightQuarter (Helensvale), Town Centre Drive, Helensvale: Entertainment and street food for all tastes. Tonight, 4-10pm.
Marketta Street Food, Rabbit + Cocoon, Miami: Street-food stalls, drinks and live music. Tonight 4-10pm.
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise: One of the city’s largest markets, featuring premium products including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares. Tomorrow, 4-8pm.
Pottery Market, Benowa: A wide variety of contemporary work from domestic tableware to cooking pots, sculpture and jewellery made by leading Gold Coast potters. At Gold Coast Potters today, 9am-3pm.
MARKETS — FRESH FOOD
Bundall Farmers Market, Arts Centre Gold Coast: Fresh food and produce. Tomorrow, 6-11.30am.
Burleigh Market, Burleigh Heads State School: Fresh food, gifts, flowers, organic produce, market food, fashion. Today, 7am-noon. Helensvale Farmers Market, Helensvale State High: Fresh fruit and vegies. Today, 6-11.30am.
The Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market, Miami State High School: All organic produce, health products and market food. Tomorrow, 6-11am.
Marina Mirage Farmers Market, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach: A completely undercover market. Today, 7-11am.
Nerang Fresh Produce and Craft Market, Lavelle St, Nerang: Fresh produce, some organic options, eggs, locally roasted coffee, breads, global foods, fish and meat. Tomorrow, 6.30am-noon.
Palm Beach Currumbin Farmers Market, PBC High School: A variety of fresh produce, rain, hail or shine. Today, 6-11.30am.
THE REST
Designer and Vintage Rack Sale, Helensvale: For bargain hunters and op-shop lovers, boho and vintage second-hand bargains to discover at the monthly rack sale at NightQuarter. On tonight from 4pm.
Professional Soccer Masterclass, Clear Island Waters: For kids who wish the soccer season wasn’t over, they can work on their skills in the offseason at these classes by international professional football coaching outfit Fighting for My Dreams, on tomorrow from 8.30am (U6-8s) and 10am (U9-12s). $15 at the Merrimac Football Club grounds, 18 Fairway Drive.