Gold Coast events for the month ahead May

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Here’s a roundup of whats happening on the Gold Coast this month – May 2018.

    Gold Coast Events

  • 2018-05-23 – 2018-05-23 – National Simultaneous Storytime – Bring your children to hear this year’s National Simultaneous story, ‘Hickory Dickory Dash’, at participating City libraries.
  • 2018-05-20 – 2018-05-20 – 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival – Featuring five distinct race distances, the festival caters for everyone from the serious half marathon runner, to groups, schools and families who want to get out and have some fun together.
  • 2018-05-20 – 2018-05-20 – Mudgeeraba Street Party – You’re invited to celebrate our city’s heritage at the Mudgeeraba Street Party. The city’s friendly hinterland community will provide a day of free family entertainment and fun on Sunday 20 May.
  • 2018-05-19 – 2018-05-19 – Paradise Road Live in The Backyard – Hailing from a small town in Australia comes a refreshingly familiar sounding band that tugs at the heart strings and dirty’s up your dancing shoes.
  • 2018-05-19 – 2018-05-19 – Girls who STEAM – Digital Tech Tinker and Junior Entrepreneurship with Tech Girls Movement – Girls who STEAM – Presented by Advance Queensland Digital Champion, entrepreneur and Tech Girls Movement founder, Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen.
  • 2018-05-19 – 2018-05-19 – Paint and Sip at NightQuarter – Join us for a creative afternoon in Tapas Street with our Arts, Crafts and Wine workshop.
  • 2018-05-17 – 2018-05-17 – Access your inner world to cure loneliness – Radha Krishna Das offers a beautifully clear and practical understanding of the profound wisdom of yoga. Learn authentic spiritual practices and methods of meditation that help you better understand the roots of happiness, love and inner-peace.
  • 2018-05-17 – 2018-05-17 – Gold Coast Seniors Health and Lifestyle Expo (Runaway Bay) – See all the health and lifestyle information such as retirement living options, in home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and eyesight checks, and mobility aids.
  • 2018-05-16 – 2018-05-16 – Meet the entrepreneur: Jock Fairweather – Meet entrepreneur Jock Fairweather, founder and director of thriving co-working space, Little Tokyo Two.
  • 2018-05-14 – 2018-05-16 – Pint of Science – Pint of Science is an annual international festival that brings current scientific research to the public via your local pub.
  • 2018-05-13 – 2018-05-13 – Transform Anger – Learn how our meditation practice can help us transform the darkness of anger and lift the burden from our hearts, minds and bodies as well as strengthen the inner ” forgiveness muscle” that all of us possess.
  • 2018-05-12 – 2018-05-12 – Lock N Load Live in The Backyard – Lock n Load are an energetic Rockabilly, Swing and early Rock n Roll band who love to get people’s feet tapping and dancing to the infectious beat of classic songs from the pioneers of these styles.
  • 2018-05-11 – 2018-05-12 – St Hilda’s School presents The Wizard of Oz – Join St Hilda’s School as we travel down the yellow brick road in the much-loved musical, “The Wizard of Oz”.
  • 2018-05-11 – 2018-05-11 – AMISTAT live in the Paddock – Join us as AMISTAT perform live in the Paddock at NightQuarter.
  • 2018-05-10 – 2018-05-10 – Coomera Anglican College Prep Information Night – Coomera Anglican College will be hosting a prep information night on Thursday 18 May 2017.
  • 2018-05-09 – 2018-05-09 – Luminary Lectures – Quantum physics and the nature of reality – Join us for our next Luminary Lecture with Dr Eric Cavalcanti on quantum physics and the nature of reality.
  • 2018-05-09 – 2018-05-09 – Author encounter: Amanda Hampson – Best-selling author Amanda Hampson talks about her new book, ‘The Yellow Villa’, an intoxicating and entertaining drama about two couples doing their best to make a small village in South-West France their home.
  • 2018-05-07 – 2018-05-07 – Monday Mum’s Meditation ~ Relaxing Sound Bath – Join us for a Monday morning re-alignment of balance in your busy week ahead.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – NightQuarter Spectacular Live in the Paddock – Fire! Acrobatics! Energy! A mesmerising stage show set to surprise and delight. From high energy fire shows with spectacular movement, thrilling acrobatics, magicians, aerial performances and more. Come down for dinner and a show!
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – The Mezcaltones Live in the Paddock – Playing all things cool with a Tarantino and a strong Mexican flavour.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – MAGNETIC FORCE Live in Paddock – Rock on over to the NightQuarter this 5 May as MAGNETIC FORCE take the stage on The Paddock.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – Ella Belfanti live at The Busking Station – Ella Belfanti Live at The Busking Station this 5 May. Don’t miss her!
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – Gold Coast Cup – Gold Coast Cup is a very popular fashion event, where attendees dress in their race-day finest with tailored suits for the men and colourful dresses, hats and headwear for the ladies.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – Big Fish Little Fish – Gold Coast are you ready for the launch of Big Fish Little Fish family rave? Award winning, world famous Big Fish Little Fish will launch in the Gold Coast with legendary UK trance act Binary Finary playing all your favourite trance classics.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – Writers’ Block workshop: Social media for writers – Join Brisbane-based playwright and freelance writer, Lauren Sherritt, for our next Writer’s Block workshop.
  • 2018-05-05 – 2018-05-05 – Tallebudgera Heritage Festival – Celebrate and learn about the colourful past of our region, with lots of fun and interesting displays, workshops and activities.
  • 2018-05-04 – 2018-05-20 – Circus Rio – An explosion of life, colour, motorbikes, aerialists and more will be in Gold Coast for eight dates only. Don’t miss out! Come along to feel the heat of Rio.
  • 2018-05-04 – 2018-05-27 – Circus Rio | Robina – A new, never before seen, international spectacular is about to explode in Australia. Brought to you by the team that have produced shows in all corners of the globe from Europe and Japan to the USA and Russia. Circus Rio has landed in Australia. A performance that was conceptualised in amidst the explosive party scene of Rio’s Carnival in Brazil has been transformed into an epic celebration of colour, magic and the capability of the human fo
  • 2018-05-04 – 2018-05-04 – Local library book sale – Nerang – City Libraries hold regular book sales at our libraries throughout the year. Choose from a variety of non-fiction and fiction pre-loved titles.
  • 2018-05-03 – 2018-05-06 – Surfers Paradise Live – Surfers Paradise LIVE is an exhilarating live music festival. Across three days and four nights LIVE celebrates world class and home-grown live music acts among an iconic beach side setting. With a world class stage positioned on Surfers Paradise Beach, it provides the perfect setting for some of the biggest names in the industry to take front and centre at this free live music festival. For the second year, Surfers Paradise LIVE has teamed
  • 2018-05-02 – 2018-05-21 – Become a TAFE Queensland Volunteer Tutor – Do you have a passion for helping others? Volunteer tutors make a valuable contribution to English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Your support can help a student settle into life in Australia.
  • 2018-05-02 – 2018-06-20 – Aussie Wildlife Course – May/June – Love animals? Want to learn more? The Aussie Wildlife Course is an introductory course developed to train enthusiastic members of our community to provide emergency care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. It also provides an opportunity to gain more experience and knowledge to help further employment opportunities e.g. vet nursing, zoo keeping or employment in other wildlife industries. This course is conducted as an eight week co
  • 2018-05-01 – 2018-05-31 – Highland Month in the Hintlerland – Remember the tunes of Amazing Grace or The Bluebells of Scotland? Some of these amazing classics and more will be featured during their Highland month. On arrival be welcomed by the lone Piper as he welcomes you to the Highlands of the Gold Coast. Once seated, as tradition, the piper will pipe in the chef and present the feast on offer for the day. Then sit back and relax whist you are served lunch accompanied with some amazing classic pipe e
  • 2018-04-27 – 2018-05-13 – Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – Follow your favourite detectives, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in this fast-paced Ken Ludwig comedy adaption of Conan Doyle’s, ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’.
  • 2018-04-27 – 2019-04-26 – Cuban Carnival Party – Get swept away to a world of tropicana showgirls and amazing Latin American fare every Friday night at The Cuban Bar and Lounge. The glamorous showgirls will be dazzling guests with eye catching costumes and hypnotising moves at “The Cuban Carnival Party”. The perfect spot to kick start the weekend with your closest amigos. Cocktails, delicious share plates and fancy show girls, what’s not to love? Carnival festivities start at 7pm every Friday.
  • 2018-04-21 – 2018-06-09 – Dancing On The Green – Every month, HOTA invites locals and visitors to get their groove on in a series of free sunset events on the lawn – think good vibes, fine tunes, perfect weather and the chance to dance. From swing to salsa, Bollywood to booty beats to ballroom – each month brings a new flavour with a live band or DJ. Gather your friends, kick off your shoes, learn the rhythms of the day, then dance the evening away under the stars. For friends and families
  • 2018-04-20 – 2018-05-13 – Circus Rio – Robina – A new, never before seen, International spectacular, is about to explode in Australia. Brought to you by the team that have produced shows in all corners of the globe from Europe and Japan to the USA and Russia. Circus Rio has landed in Australia. A performance that was conceptualised in amidst the explosive party scene of Rio’s Carnival in Brazil has been transformed into an epic celebration of colour, magic and the capability of the human f
  • 2018-03-03 – 2019-02-23 – The Rock Face: Gold Coast Recreation Centre – Want to experience the thrill of climbing an artificial vertical rock face over nine and a half metres high? The Rock Face is open to the public at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre. The walls each offer over 10 different climbs of varying degrees of difficulty, including crack only climbs for more experienced climbers. Their state-of-the-art automatic belay system means that you don’t need a partner to climb. Suitable for anyone aged five year
  • 2018-02-04 – 2019-01-20 – The Village Markets – The Village Markets (established in 2008) trades every month, on the first and third Sunday at Burleigh Heads State School 8.30am to 1pm. This creative hub for emerging entrepreneurs (the likes of Peony Swimwear, F+H Jewellery, Grace Bijoux, Children of the Tribe and Kivari have all traded there) plays host to 100+ incredible boutique market stalls in fashion, vintage, art and lifestyle, as well as street food, live tunes and a monthly pre-love
  • 2017-12-01 – 2018-11-24 – Murder Mystery Dinner Gold Coast – Ever wanted to be involved in a murder and solve the case yourself, or even be a murderer? At the Fox & Hounds they have four murder themes in 2018. Games of Crowns – Medieval Murder at the Grand Gatsby – 1920’s Factions – Vampires, Sorcerers and Werewolves Witches – too many spoil the brew Choose a theme, they will send you your unique character and that becomes you for the evening. You will find how to dress and how you fitted into socie
  • 2017-10-04 – 2018-09-26 – Wednesday Night Comedy at Nobbys Arc – Join them Wednesday nights from 7:30pm, with resident MC Dusty Rich (SA) for a night of laughter featuring the best comedians from around Queensland, Australia and the world! Based Comedy is bringing the most hilarious acts to Nobbys Arc every single week and, the best bit? It’s all free! You can laugh your face off without spending a cent – so grab your friends and check out the best thing that’s happened to Nobbys Beach in ages! Dusty Rich,
  • 2017-09-25 – 2018-09-24 – Karaoke at The Avenue – The Avenue hosts the Gold Coast most popular Karaoke show every Monday night from 8.30pm. Featuring the amazing Karin from Red Hot Entertainment. Come and join the fun, where everyone becomes a star.
  • 2017-09-13 – 2018-09-05 – Avenue Comedy Night Every Wednesday Night – Every Wednesday night, The Avenue welcomes local and international comedians to the stage for a hilarious night of entertainment. With free entry, electric atmosphere, talented guests and a delicious menu, make Wednesday night at The Avenue your new weekly ritual. Wednesday Night Comedy at The Avenue, every week from 7.30pm – the biggest night of laughs in Surfers with huge lineups and some of the best comedians from around the country and abr
  • 2017-08-15 – 2018-07-17 – Comedy at Mano’s Tedder Ave – Comedy at Mano’s | Tuesday August 15 | 7.30pm Once a month at Mano’s Tedder Ave, resident MC Lindsay Webb hosts a hilarious night of comedy on Tedder Ave, Main Beach! Every third Tuesday they’ll be bringing you some of the best comedians from around the country – all for free! Shows start at 7.30pm. Join them, August 15 at Mano’s on Tedder Avenue at 7.30pm!
  • 2017-08-06 – 2018-08-03 – Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets – The iconic Beachfront Markets have been adorning the foreshore of the popular tourist precinct of Surfers Paradise since 1995, catering year-round to holiday-makers and locals alike. Each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening, from 4pm to 9pm, thousands of visitors make their way to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets to enjoy some relaxed retail therapy by the world-famous beach. One of the largest markets on the Gold Coast, the Surfers Pa
  • 2017-07-28 – 2018-07-20 – Based Comedy at Oxenford Tavern – Every Friday night at Oxenford Tavern, Based Comedy is bringing the very best comedians from around Australia and around the world to entertain you – all for free! Shows start at 7:30pm with top headliners and hilarious support acts! Get into it!
  • 2017-07-21 – 2018-07-14 – NightQuarter – A festival every weekend. NightQuarter, located on the Gold Coast, is an eclectic night market transforming what once was an empty block opposite the Helensvale train station. Enter beneath the shipping container archway and be transported to another world of market stalls, street food, live music and shipping container boutiques. With string lights above, vibrant storefronts, hawkers selling exotic street food, buskers and street performers, t
  • 2017-07-17 – 2018-08-06 – Groove Therapy Dance Classes Gold Coast – They are most well know for their beginner adult dance classes that have no mirrors, dim lights and loud pumping bass beats. They offer hip hop and street dance classes to the person who has always wanted to try a dance class but perhaps feels too intimidated/old/uncoordinated/curvy to step into a studio. This is a dim lights, no mirror and judgement-free space for adults that equips you with practical and legit skills for your next dance floor
  • 2017-06-26 – 2019-01-07 – Team Trivia Night – The Trivia Night is free to play and family friendly. There will be prizes for first, second and third. There will be music throughout the show and dinner specials available. There is a weekly accumulative jackpot. The evening will be fully licensed. Come out and see them for a fun night of general knowledge, question and answer, team trivia. No minimum or maximum for team sizes. Registration is at 6,30pm. Get a group together and join them for
  • 2016-11-05 – 2018-09-01 – Chinatown Street Markets – Come and enjoy an authentic Asian food experience with your family and friends at the Chinatown Street Markets. Gold Coast Chinatown – in the heart of Gold Coast Central Business District – will come alive with Asian culture, children’s activities and entertainment. The Markets will offer a blend of cuisines from across Asia, or why not try one of the many restaurants in Gold Coast Chinatown and enjoy the atmosphere. Operating from 5pm to 9pm,

    • Surfers Paradise Events

  • 8 – 24 February 2019 – Sand Safari Arts Festival – Surfers Paradise transforms into a precinct of art inspired by sand and sea.
  • 30 June 2018 – Neil Finn with orchestra: Out of silence – A Neil Finn performance feels intimate, even in front of thousands. Experience one of the world’s greatest song-writing masters under the stars on our outdoor stage.
  • NA – Live Music – Live Music
  • 16 June 2018 – From Jaws to Jurassic Park: The music of John Williams – Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra at HOTA for a night of exceptional music by five times Academy and 23 times Grammy Award Winner, John Williams.
  • NA – Busking in Surfers Paradise – Busking in Surfers Paradise
  • 13 May 2018 – Mother’s Day High Tea at the Novotel Surfers Paradise – Spoil your mum with High Tea this Mother’s day at the Novotel’s newest space, the On#5 Rooftop green.
  • 13 May 2018 – Mother’s Day High Tea at the Hilton Surfers Paradise – Spoil mum to morning or afternoon High Tea in the exclusive Executive Lounge at Hilton Surfers Paradise this Mother’s Day, and enjoy panorama views of the ocean and some quality time with Mum.
  • 3 – 6 May 2018 – Surfers Paradise LIVE – It’s the BIGGEST music festival to hit Surfers Paradise.
  • Every Thursday – Dragalicious every Thursday – Surfers Paradise venue, The Avenue is setting the stage for an electric night of Glam and Glitter with its new addition, DRAGALICIOUS.
  • 28 April 2018 – Full Moon Party at One Cavill – Full Moon Paradise is the new party concept at One Cavill Beach Bar & Restaurant in Surfers Paradise. The first edition was amazing! Get ready for the Full Moon Party – 2nd Ed – on 31st March, Saturday.
  • 2 June 2018 – SeaFire – SeaFire promises its audience an awe-inspiring aerial fireworks display on a world-class beach
  • Every Saturday – Acoustic Saturdays at Our House – Acoustic Saturdays at Our House
  • 24 June 2018 – Laurie Anderson in conversation: All the things I lost in the flood – Using her recent book “All the Things I Lost in the Flood” as a jumping off place, Laurie Anderson engages in a conversation about stories and language with local writers and artists.
  • Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday – SkyPoint Weekends – SkyPoint Weekends
  • 13 – 22 July 2018 – VIVA Surfers Paradise – Ten days of FREE classic entertainment at VIVA Surfers Paradise!
  • Every Wednesday – Weekly Walk – Weekly Walk
  • Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday – Beachfront Markets – Each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night treasure hunters, shoppers and after-dinner walkers make their way to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
  • Every Sunday (until the end of April) – Beachside Summer Sessions – Heat up your summer social calendar with our Beachside Summer Sessions at BMD Northcliffe Surf Club.
  • Every Wednesday – The Avenue Comedy Night – The Avenue Comedy Night
  • Every Friday & Saturday – Wyndham Cruises – Wyndham Cruises
  • NA – Gold Coast Music Awards – Gold Coast Music Awards
  • Every Sunday – Sunday Loving at Bazaar – Sunday Loving at Bazaar