A Quirky Perspective, Boomerang Gallery, Southport:
See works by cartoonist Bob Faulkner, a military and government security man turned cartoonist who has been published in magazines, journals and newspapers including The Bulletin, Nation Review and Army News. Daily, by appointment, free.
John Olsen: Teeming with Life: The Arts Centre Gold Coast: Works by the printmaker who got his break aged 28, at Atelier 17 Print Studio, Paris, went on to collaborate with master printmakers and Australian print studios Crossley Print Workshop, Port Jackson Press and Victorian Printmakers Group. Today, tomorrow, 11am-4pm, free; daily until September 13.
12x12, Lmtdspace, Southport: Group show of about 30 young artists working to the brief that all works must be 12cm x 12cm. Second show at a new pop-up gallery that provides a platform for student artists. Today, 10am-2pm, free. Ends September 10.
Utopia, Anthea Polson Gallery, Main Beach: Animals, Eden and more are the subject of this new exhibition by Brisbane’s Melissa Egan. Ends September 18, 10am-5pm, free.
Heads, Hinge Gallery, Dust Temple, Currumbin Valley: Famous faces by Brazilian photographer and graphic artist Marcus Brightmore. Today, tomorrow, 7am-1pm. Ends September 30.
Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah: See finalists’ entries in the $20,000 biennial award including Lennox Head winner Natalie Grono’s Pandemonium’s Shadow. Ends September 27. Continuing Stroke Your Fur; Director’s Choice; 48 Duxworth Street: Recreating Margaret Olley’s Home Studio; and exhibitions by Monica Rohan, David Preston linocuts and Scott McDougall’s Land Marks. Live music, Twin Towns: Today, free: Russell Sprout, 1pm; Triplickit duo, 5pm; Urban Stone, 9.30pm, free; tomorrow: Rob Keith, 12.30pm, Slique trio, 4pm and Urban Stone, 7.30pm.
Aerial Cirque, EAST, Broadbeach: Acrobats twirl on silk ribbons. Tunes by Masta K Steve Frank and Mr Smith. Tonight, late.
Nukewood, Platinum Nightclub: In the house with I am Sam, tonight, late.
Saturday Night Show, Elsewhere, Surfers: Sixh Shooter and Give on decks. Tonight, late.
Rob Hackwood Band, Currumbin RSL: Classic hits from the 60s to now. Tonight, 7pm, free.
Mick Buckley & The Hepcats, Southport Sharks: Buckley and friends play a swing, blues, jump, jazz and rockabilly. Today, 8.30pm, free.
Dallas James, Southport Sharks: Acoustic set in the Cabana Bar. Tomorrow, 1pm, free.
Beth Hamilton, Surf Club Coolangatta: Singer-guitar player ranges from Whitney Houston to Joe Cocker, jazz, blue and Top 40 hits. Tomorrow, 2pm, free.
Lepers and Crooks, Broadbeach Tavern: Sydney alt-rock five-piece play Sounds of Sunday gig. Tomorrow, 6pm.
The Banderas Band, Currumbin RSL: Celebrate Father’s Day. Tomorrow, 1.30pm, free.
Los Pintars, Sunhouse, Coolangatta: Duo performs a garage rock set. Bleach Girls support. Tomorrow, 4pm, free.
Royale Sundays, Elsewhere: Sunday session hosted by Jimmy D, MJ and Jayboy. Tomorrow, late, free.
Chris Hutchison duo, 150 Public House, Bundall: Sunday session riverfront. Tomorrow, 1pm, free.
Route 66, Club Robina: Live rock covers. Tomorrow, 1.30pm, free.
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Better bike maintenance, Nerang: Learn how to clean your bike, repair punctures, adjust brakes and maintain chain. All ages. Today, 12.30pm, free.
Become a better cyclist, Nerang: Learn more about road safety. For intermediate cyclists aged 15+. Today, 9.30am, free.
Training wheels to two wheels, Broadbeach Waters, Labrador: Workshop for kids aged 4-plus. Bring bike, helmet and parent or guardian. Today, 11am, free.
National Threatened Species Day, Schusters Park, Tallebudgera: Join a community tree-planting day. Bring