WHAT’S ON
From fresh food and fashion at the markets to contemporary sounds, rockabilly music and comedy with the stars, the Coast has plenty on this weekend
SHOWS
Songs for a New World, Nerang: A contemporary musical, weaving characters and history together. It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back. This moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices we make. At Javeenbah Theatre Company, tickets $20-25. Tonight at 8pm, tomorrow at 2pm.
Bloodbath, Dracula’s, Broadbeach:
The famed cabaret restaurant’s latest vampire vaudeville show features mischievous comedy, mid-air 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
Danny Widdicombe, Currumbin RSL: Folk, country and blues from ARIA award nominee on the Deck. Show from 1pm. Free entry.
DZ Deathrays, Miami Shark Bar:
One of the biggest rock acts in the country – not to be missed. Show at 8pm. Tickets $25-$30.
Rods and Rockabilly Festival, Miami Tavern: A car show, some of the best rockabilly bands around, market stalls and a pin-up comp! Plus free mini hotrod rides for the kids. Free entry. From 10am.
Kimmy Crew, Miami Marketta: Kimmy Crew entertains for Marketta Street Food. Show at 4pm. Free entry.
Beni, Elsewhere: The legend of dance with support from Giv and Noah. From 9pm.
Disco Dance Party, Currumbin RSL: Dress up in your fab flares or channel your inner Madonna with ‘80s lace and tutus. From 7pm. Free entry.
Jessie J and Sia Tribute, Southport Sharks: A show dedicated to two female vocal powerhouses. Show at 8.30pm. Free entry.
GIGS - TOMORROW
Little Wahaca, Burleigh Brewing Company: Finish the weekend right with Little Wahaca. 3.30pm. Free entry.
Elevation, Currumbin RSL: Duo plays an upbeat mix of classic and modern hits. Show at 1.30pm. Free entry.
Sex and Chocolate, Night Quarter, Helensvale: Head to the Paddock for Polynesian food and smooth tunes from Sex and Chocolate. Show from 7pm. Stewart Fairhurst, Robina Tavern: Stewart Fairhurst entertains the whole family. Show at 1pm. Free entry.
LOL Crew, Southport Sharks: Popular songs for a kids’ disco. Show at 5pm. Free entry.
Royale Sundays, Elsewhere: Sunday session hosted by Jimmy D & Jayboy.
GALLERIES
30th Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award, Bundall: A diverse range of high-quality entries of contemporary ceramic art from around the world. Finalists includes artists from Australia and the US, UK, South Korea and New Zealand. On display at the Arts Centre Gold Coast.
Energies 2016, Bundall: An exhibition showcasing works by talented Gold Coast senior high school students. Works include widely varying artistic media from painting to video installation across a diverse range of themes and subject matter. In Gallery 2 at the Arts Centre.
MARKETS
Burleigh Markets, Justins Park: Local arts and crafts. Tomorrow, 8am2pm.
Carrara Markets, Gooding Drive, Carrara: The Gold Coast’s only permanent market place, 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, 3-8pm.
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.
Isle of Capri Markets, Surfers Paradise State School: Fashion, homewares, art and photography, plants, flowers, and farm fresh fruit and vegetables. Today, 8am-1pm.
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
Tango in the park, Southport: If you love Tango, Vals, Milonga or any other Latin dance, chances are you will love this free workshop. For beginners through to advanced, you don’t need a partner, just bring your dancing shoes. Tomorrow at 3–6pm at The Porch stage, Broadwater Parklands.
Australian Junior Outrigger Marathon Championships, Southport: With a live DJ and races staged close to the foreshore you will be able to see all the action and join in the fun. Spectators welcome, today and tomorrow 8am–5pm at the foreshore behind the Aquatic Centre, Broadwater Parklands.
2016 Queensland Grommet Titles, Snapper: Check out the action of the exclusive qualification pathway for the State’s elite junior competitors aiming for selection in the Queensland junior surfing team. On today and tomorrow 8am-4pm at Snapper Rocks.
Cocktails For A Cure, Southport: A fundraising cocktail party for breast cancer with live performances from special guests The Voice 2016 contestants Tash Lockhart and Clair Howell. Complimentary cocktails on arrival and tapas throughout the day. On at the Cabana Bar & Lounge