From the Caravan and Camping Expo to the best gigs and shows
Are you wondering what to do on the Gold Coast this weekend? We’ve got the best gigs, shows, markets, events and exhibitions listed right here
EVENTS ON THE COAST
The Colour Run, Greenheart Reserve, Robina: Join the fun run known as the happiest 5km on the planet, raise funds for charity and learn how it feels to be a human colouring book. Tomorrow, from 6.30am.
Gold Coast Mid-Year Caravan and Camping Expo: Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall: More than 150 exhibitors show off the latest caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, 5th wheelers, motor vehicles, camping gear and accessories, plus products and services for our homes, outdoors and lifestyles. Today, tomorrow, 9am-4pm, $10.
Vintage Rally and Craft Display, Heritage Park, Pimpama:
Stationary engines, trucks, tractors, buses, steam roller and machinery on display at South Coast Restoration Society’s 34th annual vintage rally. Daily grand parade, kids entertainment and swap meet. Today, tomorrow, 9am-3pm, $10.
Live music fun and fames, Country Paradise, Nerang: Funds raised go to the Australian Wildlife Trauma and Rehabilitation Centre, Advancetown. Today, 7pm, $20.
Carnival Day, Kings Christian College, West Burleigh: Family fun, rides and food. Today, from noon, $40.
MG Car Club Display, Broadwater Parklands, Southport: Showcases an amazing variety of MG cars manufactured through the years. Tomorrow, 9am-3pm, free.
SHOWS
Buddy Holly in Concert, Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach: Australia’s favourite Buddy Holly impersonator Scot Robin in a two-hour show of Holly’s hits. Today, 8pm, $69.
Private Lives, Gold Coast Little Theatre, Southport: Divorced couple, honeymooning with new spouses, discover they are staying in adjoining rooms. Noel Coward’s comedy of manners in three acts. Today, 8pm, tomorrow, 2pm. Continues ThursdaySunday until August 15.
Hotel Sorrento, Javeenbah Theatre, Nerang: Three sisters who have made different paths for themselves reunite in the Victorian beachtown where they grew up after a decade apart. Last show. Today, 8pm, $25.
Voice Weavers, St Augustine’s Church, Coolangatta: A capella choir fundraiser for church renovations. Tomorrow, 1.30pm, $15.
Illusions, Village Theatre, Sanctuary Cove: Matt Hollywood performs his world-class magic show. Saturday, 7pm, from $59.
Bloodbath, Dracula’s, Broadbeach: Famed cabaret restaurant’s new vampire vaudeville dinner show for 15plus audiences. Today, 6.30pm.
High Country Legends Australian
Outback Spectacular, Oxenford: Dinner and show with a cast of larger-than-life characters, animal stars, big stunts and special effects. Today, 6.15pm, $79.99.
Christmas at Hartford Hall, Tweed Civic Centre: Auditions for the Neptune Musical Productions’ September show at Tweed Civic Centre, tomorrow, 1-4pm and Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, Wednesday at 6.30pm.
Spirit Connections, Helensvale Cultural Centre: Gold Coast psychic Peter Williams and Melbourne medium Leah Mills channel message from the beyond. Today, 7pm, $20.
GIGS
The Titanix, Currumbin Creek Tavern: Live rock set. Support by The Bastards, Neem, Eastwood and Velvet 11. Today, 8pm, $10.
Kellie Knight and The Daze, Rabbit + Cocoon: Neo soul and jazz set. Today, 4pm, free.
The Acfields, Mandala Organic Arts Cafe, Mermaid: Siblings Dan and Hannah Acfield play songs from a new album. Today, 7pm, free.
Nyssaset 5.30pm,by a Berger,singerfree. songwriter.Cafe D’Bah: Today, Acoustic
Tigerlily,Tigerlily is Platinumin the house. Nightclub:Flash and JMuz support. Saxaphonica,Bundall: Sax sounds One50 performedPublic House,on the water’s edge. Today, 7pm, free.
Wasabi, Currumbin RSL: Live band heat up the dance floor with rock tunes. Today, 7pm, free entry.
Redtie Band, Southport Sharks:
Party band play popular hits. Today, 8.30pm, free.
Ben Wilson, The Loft: Singer songwriter plays an acoustic set. Support by Brooke Lambert, Jennifer Sjaan and Fletch. Today, 8pm, free. Mental as Anything, Coolangatta
Hotel: Aussie rock legends take to the stage for a Sunday session with special guests. Tomorrow, 3pm, free entry.
Blue Poppy, Currumbin RSL: Trio play classic hits. Tomorrow, 1.30pm, free.
Brad Lee, Southport Sharks: Laidback Sunday set in the Cabana Lounge. Tomorrow, 1pm, free.
ROYALE SUNDAYS
Nancy Whang, Elsewhere: LCD Soundsystem’s synth-master Nancy Whang headlines for a special Sunday session. Tomorrow, late.
Route 66, Club Robina: Live rock covers. Tomorrow, 1.30pm, free.
Chris Hutchinson Duo, One50 Public House, Bundall: Sunday session on the water’s edge. Tomorrow, 1pm, free.
Pirates of the Tempest, Bambu, Palm Beach: Folk acoustic set. Tomorrow, 4pm, free.
Jacob Lee, Cafe Catalina, Southport Aquatic Centre: Season 3 The Voice favourite plays a Sunday session. Tomorrow, 4.30pm, free.
MARKETS
The Village Markets, Paradise Point: Boutique fashion, vintage, art, homewares and design, flowers and food. Tomorrow, 8am-1pm.
Burleigh Arts and Crafts Markets, Justin’s Park, Burleigh Heads: Buy Australian-made products from 150 stalls. Tomorrow, 8am-2.30pm.
Pottery Market, Gold Coast Potters, Benowa: Local wares by local artists on premises at the corner of Ashmore and Benowa roads. Today, 9am-3pm.
Carrara Markets, Gooding Drive: Buy fresh produce, fashion, homewares, pots, plants, bric a brac, art, crafts and souvenirs from more than 400 stalls at the Gold Coast’s biggest permanent weekend market. Today and tomorrow, 7am-4pm.
Outdoor laneway dining experience with 25 vendors offering global cuisine, bar, entertainment and dessert. Today, 4-10pm.
Surfers Paradise Beachside Markets, The Esplanade: Learn to play a didgeridoo. Arts, crafts and more. Tomorrow, 4-8pm.
Palm Beach Currumbin Farmers Markets, Palm Beach Currumbin State High: Fresh fruit, veg, dips, cheeses, specialty breads, teas, coffees and natural skin care products. Today, 6-11am.
Helensvale Farmers Market, Helensvale High School: Today, 6am-11am.
Mudgeeraba Farmers Market, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds: Fruit, veg, homebaked goods and more. Today, 6am-11am.
Marina Mirage Farmers Markets, SeaWorld Drive, Main Beach: Farmfresh fruit and veg, just-picked herbs. Today, 7-11am.
The Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market, Miami State High School: Picked-yesterday seasonal fresh and heritage-fresh produce, fruits, sourdoughs, coffees, teas and more. Tomorrow, 6am-11am.
Nerang Fresh Produce & Craft Markets, Lavelle Street: Fruit, veg, gourmet foods, baked goods, flowers, plants, global foods, arts, crafts, honey, local cheese and more. Tomorrow, 6.30am-12 noon.
Jacobs Well Bayside Tavern Markets: Buy fresh fruit, veg, clothes, toys and more from 50 stalls. Tomorrow, 7.30am-noon.
Burleigh markets, Burleigh Heads State School: Fruit, veg, gourmet foods, baked goods, flowers, plants, and more. Today, 7am-12 noon.
GALLERIES
Banana Saturday, The Walls, Miami: New monthly social sound series featuring sound artists, artists who play with sound and projections, VJs and noise makers. July’s special guest is Tiafau, a Gold Coast based DJ and designer, club and festival favourite who has returned to the Gold Coast after living abroad in Chile and Canada. Today, 5-9pm, $10.
Gold Coast Quilters Guild Exhibition, Gallery 2, The Arts Centre Gold Coast: Traditional and modern quilts on display including challenge quilts themed for the ANZAC centenary. Today, tomorrow, 11am4pm and continues daily until August 2.
Pallete to People, 19 Karen, Mermaid Beach: New exhibition by the Spanish artist and Instagram sensation. Continuing: Northern NSW artist Elisa Pettenon’s solo show White Night, Gold Coast French artists Patrick Oudin’s Retrospective and ceramic and sculpture group show Sexy. Today, 10am-5pm, free. Tuesdays-Saturday until August 22.
Laughing Museum, Urban Paradise Gallery Surfers Paradise: New exhibition by human body form sculpture artist Frederic Berjot. Plus Annette Spanski’s Scintilation. Today,
tomorrow, 10am, free.
48 Duxford Street: Re-creating Margaret Olley’s Home Studio, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah: Explores processes and motivations behind the ambitious rebuilding of the late great Australian artist’s home studio at the gallery. Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5pm, free. Continuing exhibitions by artist-inresidence Monica Rohan, David Preston’s linocuts, Scott McDougall’s Land Marks, Chris Halford’s Glimpse and Directors Choice.
Bruce Small Exhibition, Gold Coast Hinterland and Historical Society: Private collection of pieces from that of the late Gold Coast mayor. Sunday, 10am-3pm, $5.
Sun, surf, sand, Royal Queensland Art Society, Broadbeach: Local artists’ exhibition plotted around the theme of the month. Today, tomorrow, 1-3pm.
Dreams and other Feline Pursuits, Anthea Polson Art Gallery, Main Beach: New exhibition by Christabel Blackman, the artist daughter of Charles Blackman. Today, tomorrow, 10am-5pm, free. Ends August 1.
THE REST
Tai Chi, Broadwater Parklands, Southport: Gentle exercises designed to improve mobility, suppleness and mental alertness. Today, 8am, $3.
Press and Preserve, Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Bundall: Join the Friends of the Gardens Herbarium Group to learn more about the native plants of our region. Today, 9am-noon, free.
BeachCare Volunteer Day, Labrador: Celebrate national tree day at dune-planting activities at Labrador, near Charis Seafoods. Bring hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Today, 9am, free.
Yoga, Fradgley Hall, Burleigh Heads: Australian School of Meditation and Yoga class. Community pilates, Robina Community Centre: Sway Bar Pilates community class. Today, 10.30am, $10.
Zumba, Broadbeach State School: Get fit and have fun through movement. Today, 8.30am, $10.
Rock climbing, Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre: Experience the thrill of climbing a 10m rock wall. Today, 10am-2pm, $10.
Horses 101 Play Days, Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat: Learn horse care, horse connection and balanced riding. For ages 8+. Tomorrow, 8am3pm, $15.
Billycart Derby, Murwillumbah Showground: How far can you coast down a grassy slope? Rotary Club of Murwillumbah fundraiser. Tomorrow,
9am-1pm, $5.
Better bike maintenance, Palm Beach: Learn how to clean your bike, repair punctures, adjust your brakes and maintain the chain. The event is designed for all ages, including family groups. Today, 9.30am, free.
Absolute Beginners Cycling Workshop, Robina: Beginner’s workshop for adults age 18+. Tomorrow, noon, free.
Wholefood Cooking Workshops, CWA Southport: Learn how to prepare nutrient-rich recipes and get simple, useful tips for health and longevity. Today, 1.30pm, $30.
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