FILM GLAM AND GEEK CHIC
GOLD COAST FILM FEST AND SUPANOVA
GOLD COAST SUPERHERO WEEKEND Dust off the cape, tie up your boots and pull on your cosplay for a celebration of everything supernatural and super-fun at the Gold Coast Superhero Weekend in Broadbeach.
There will be free activities throughout the weekend including Movies in the Park, the Supanova Superhero Parade, a Star Wars Interactive Zone as well as meet and greets. When: Today and tomorrow Time: Today 10am-6pm, tomorrow 9am-1.30pm. Where: Broadbeach Cost: Free
SUPANOVA POP CULTURE EXPO Assemble your geek squad! Supanova blasts back to the Gold Coast for another action-packed expo and bringing a star-studded line-up including David Boreanaz ( Angel), Cory Michael Smith ( Gotham), Jessica Harmon ( Black Christmas) and John Jarratt ( Wolf Creek).
In addition to meeting your favourite celebrity guests, check out the exhibitors and exclusive expo deals and dress up in Cosplay.
If you’re looking for inspiration, check out the Artist Alley. When: Today and tomorrow Time: Today 10am-6pm, tomorrow 10am- 6pm Where: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach Cost: Day Pass – Saturday or Sunday $32 online or $40 at the door. Supa-fan Weekend Pass $55 online or $70 at the door. Kids under 12 get in for free
LIGHTS … CAMERA … GIF! This is 360 times better than any photo you’ve ever been in!
Robina Town Centre is offering a free 360-degree photo capture experience only available on multimillion-dollar film sets. Strike your favourite movie pose and get it captured by 32 state of the art timesplice cameras. Watch the magic come to life with a four- second instant, shareable video GIF, letting you be the star of your own micro movie.
Whether you strike a pose as Jack and Rose in Titanic, head to infinity and beyond as Buzz Lightyear or create your own unique moves, you’ll have a blast! When: Today and tomorrow What time: Today 10am5pm, tomorrow 10am-4pm Where: Robina Town Centre Cost: Free
GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL The red carpet is officially rolled out for the 15th annual Gold Coast Film Festival.
The carnival will screen 32 feature films from 13 coun- tries, including four World premieres, nine Australian premieres and eight Queensland premieres, plus a host of short films, events, panels, and intimate Q & As with filmmakers from April 19- 30. When: Today until Sunday April 30 Time: Today 9am-8.45pm, tomorrow 9am-7pm, Monday 9am-7.15pm, Tuesday 1.30pm-6pm Where: Check timetable for locations around the Gold Coast Cost: Tickets from $13
THE AUSTRALIAN DANCE CUP Surfers Paradise is set to bring the heat with the return of the annual Step Up Surfers Paradise dance competition.
The Australian Dance Cup is the biggest dance competition in the country with the most categories and competitors, showcasing national and international dance professionals battling each other in various dance genres to take the title of Step Up Surfers Paradise Champion. When: Today and tomorrow Time: 8am-8pm Where: Surfers Paradise Foreshore. Cost: Free
LEARN TO IMPROVISE WITH IMPROMAFIA Need help with your improv?
Learn techniques to relax and allow your ideas to flow, trust your creative impulses, be present and stay in the moment, listen and attend to others, accept and build on ideas as well as work collaboratively with others.
This course is a great way to try something new, bring laughter and play into your life and expand your comfort zone. When: Today and tomorrow What time: 11am-5pm Where: Southport Community Centre Cost: $200
TODAY
MARINA MIRAGE FARMERS MARKET This foodie bonanza is held every Saturday from 7am to 11am under the white sails of Marina Mirage.
The market showcases just-picked seasonal fruit and vegetables, fragrant herbs, organic farm fresh produce, handcrafted local artisan delicacies as well as organic and gluten-free products.
Make it a leisurely morning of boutique shopping and enjoy a waterfront coffee or breakfast at one of the Marina Mirage cafes with plenty of free undercover parking available. When: Today What time: 7am-11am Where: Seaworld Drive, Marina Mirage Cost: Free
COMEDY NIGHT AT ASHMORE TAVERN Up for beer and giggles?
Head to Ashmore Tavern for a night of stand up comedy featuring three renowned comedians from Australia and New Zealand – Richard Stubbs, Andrew Barnett and Nick Rado – all for free. When: Today Time: 7.30pm- 10pm Where: Ashmore Tavern Cost: Free
TOMORROW
GOLD COAST BULLETIN FUN RUN The Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run isn’t just a fun run, it’s a fun run festival that starts and finishes at one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic venues, Cbus Super Stadium.
It features five distinct race distances and caters to everyone from the serious half marathon runner to families just looking to get out for a day of fun. When: Tomorrow Time: 6.30am-9.30am Where: Cbus Super Stadium, Robina Cost: Entree fees range from $20-$89
CAMEL RIDES AT BROADWATER PARKLANDS What do you call a camel without humps? Humphrey!
No need to travel to a far away desert for this one, head to Broadwater Parklands to get up close and personal with camels and ride one for $3. When: Tomorrow Time: 10am-3pm Where: Broadwater Parklands Cost: $3
SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL Australia’s only short film fes-
tival on the beach returns to Surfers Paradise with a showcase of cinematic masterpieces by emerging filmmakers.
From comedy to drama, documentaries to mockumentaries, thrillers to animation, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event, with each film lasting between five and 10 minutes, recommended for audiences ages 12 and over. When: Tomorrow What time: 7pm-9.30pm Where: Surfers Paradise Cost: Free
MONDAY
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – SYMBOLIC SLEEP OUT Sleep under the stars at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Anzad Day eve for a unique family experience.
This event is for everyone and will offer an insight into the lives of our service men and women through interviews on the night and a short documentary. The kids will be entertained with “Critters Craft” and “Wondering Wildlife” experiences for the whole family, as well as an outdoor cinema show experience with the feature film, Gallipoli. When: Monday Time: 12pm-5am (Tuesday) Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Cost: $30 for kids and $59 for adults BONJOUR FRENCH FESTIVAL ART EXHIBITION French artists from the Bonjour French Festival will take visitors on a whirlwind trip around Europe through their art right here on the Gold Coast in a free exhibition at the Robina Community Centre. When: Monday Time: 9am-6pm Where: Robina Community Centre Cost: Free