The best shows, gigs, markets and exhibitions on the Gold Coast
Wondering what to do on the Gold Coast this weekend? We have got the best shows, gigs, markets and exhibitions listed right here
EVENTS
Beach Bash, North Kirra Beach: Family fun and fitness challenge disguised as the toughest soft-sand obstacle challenge of its kind. Adults compete over 4km and 26 obstacles. Kids aged 5-10 compete over a 1-2km course. Tomorrow, 7.30am-1pm, from $30. Fundraiser for Surf Lifesaving NSW.
Little Light Spiritual Fair, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre: Get a reading from visiting psychic, hear addresses by guest speakers, music by Lou Van Stone and visit stalls that offer everything for body, soul and more. Today, tomorrow, 10am-6pm, $12-20.
Check It Fest, Broadwater Parklands, Southport: Headspace Southport: Youth fest for ages 12-25 with live music, a talent quest, food, laser skirmish, escape van, reptile display, zorb balls and more. Tomorrow, 11am-4pm, free.
A La Carte on the Beach, Coolangatta: Multicultural food, wine, entertainment, fashion parades, animal exhibition by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and roving entertainers. Tomorrow, 10am-4pm, free.
A Walk in the Park, Broadwater Parklands, Southport: 4km community walk and fundraiser for Parkinsons Queensland, assisting sufferers of Parkinson’s disease. Tomorrow, 9am-1pm, $10-40.
Burleigh Heads Ambulance Station Open Day, Burleigh: Visit the station, inspect firetrucks and equipment, meet firefighters, sausage sizzle and jumping castle. Today, 10am-2pm, free.
Ormeau Fair, Brien Harris Oval: Father’s Day fair, classic car show, VIP Dog Show, Battle of the Bands and Lego marquee. Today, tomorrow, 8am, $2.
Gold Coast Eisteddfod, Robina Community Centre: The biggest talent show in the southern hemisphere continues with poems in pairs and individual mime among categories to be contested. Today, tomorrow, 8.30am5.30pm, small entry fee.
SHOWS
D at Sea, The Basement, The Arts Centre Gold Coast: Brisbane acoustic artist Doyle Perez performs minimalist electronic songs from his albums Unconscious and Anchors and Diamonds and his own take on artists Ed Sheeran, Bring Me The Horizon and Parkway Drive ahead of his Australian tour with acoustic artist Millie Tizzard. Today, 8pm, $20.
Lennon – Through A Glass Onion, Jupiters Hotel & Casino: John Waters’ tribute to the musical genius of John Lennon. Today, 8pm, $59. Forbidden Broadway, Javeenbah Theatre, Nerang: Cabaret revue spoofs show tunes, characters and plots from 30 contemporary Broadway shows in 90 minutes. Today, 8pm;