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classes & workshops
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25 May 2024 (Monthly)
Liqueur Making Class
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Sip on an inviting welcome drink, share a delectable cheese board, and explore a variety of their liqueurs during an engaging tasting session. With expert guidance, create your personalised 200ml Flavoured Liqueur from a selection of over 100 tinctures and flavours making it uniquely yours. Complete the experience by naming and hand-labelling your bottle. Take home not just a bottle of liqueur, but a crafted masterpiece with a personal label—a tangible memory to cherish and share. What’s Included: Welcome beverage upon your arrival Tasting experience with four 10ml tastings Professional blending advice from their expert guide Exclusive access to our selection of tinctures and flavours from our apothecary A 200ml bottle of your personally infused liqueur Drinks provided during the class. 10 percent discount on any purchase made from their shop on the same day All equipment provided for a seamless experience.
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01 Jun 2024
SeaFire Surfers Paradise
Get excited, SeaFire is returning with a bang on Saturday June 1 and preparing to illuminate the shores of Surfers Paradise in pyrotechnic wonder. This free event will see teams compete for the coveted title in this trailblazing international fireworks competition at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Australia’s leading pyrotechnic team, Skylighter, will then close the night with a breath-taking fireworks finale at 8:45 pm. There are plenty of bars and restaurants lining the Foreshore that will happily offer up a bite to drink and a cold beverage or two for you to sip on while you take in the stunning display. While some parking is available, we recommend making the most of the public transport options in and around Surfers Paradise.
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01 Jun 2024
Seafire
SeaFire, the Gold Coast’s international fireworks competition, is returning to Surfers Paradise Beach. Italy and the United Kingdom, two of the world’s best pyrotechnic teams, will compete for the coveted title. Australia’s leading pyrotechnic team, Skylighter, will close the night with a sensational Aussie fireworks finale. SeaFire is a free, family-friendly event. Make a weekend of it with a Staycation or head to Surfers Paradise for an early dinner at one of the many mouth-watering restaurants. Ride the G:link to Cavill Avenue (extra services will be available before and after the event, usual charges apply) or make your journey active and walk, ride, scoot or skate to the event. For more information, search SeaFire 2024 on Facebook or visit the website. SeaFire is produced by the City of Gold Coast.
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01 Jun 2024 - 02 Jun 2024
Craft Your Signature Bottle – Spirit Blending Class
Embark on a fun journey into the art of spirit blending with an immersive class at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Be a spirit blender for a day and craft your own unique drink, choosing from gin, vodka, rum, brandy, or Schnapps! Upon arrival, enjoy a tasty welcome drink as expert guides lead you through the process, sharing insights into the rich history of spirits and the craft behind Tamborine Mountain Distillery’s award-winning range. With access to over 100 flavours, explore and experiment to create a blend that’s truly yours. Personalise your creation by giving it a name and hand-labelling your bespoke 200ml bottle – a symbol of your unique creation. What’s included: – Complimentary beverage on your arrival – Professional blending advice provided by our expert guide – Drinks provided during the class – Exclusive access to Tamborine Mountain Distillery’s selection of botanicals from the apothecary – A 200ml bottle of your personally blended spirit – 10% discount on any purchase made on the day – All equipment is provided This event is presented as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. Cost: $75
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From now until 02 Jun 2024 (Annual)
Gold Coast Beach Parade
COST: 30 - 250 AUDGold Coast Beach Parade is a world record attempt for the greatest number of people in koala ear visors in a beach parade. It is a fun event for everyone and it celebrates the Gold Coast’s famous beach lifestyle, shining a spotlight on this safe, healthy holiday destination, highlighting great community spirit, while promoting a cause that’s close to their hearts – saving endangered Koalas. Gold Coast Beach parade is a 3-kilometre walk along the beach of beautiful Burleigh Heads.
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From now until 04 Dec 2024
Sunroom
SunroomSUNROOM is about providing a safe creative space for art making creative play and exploration for adults who identify with disability. We believe in the social model of disability - that is, disability is the result of the interaction between people living with impairments and an environment filled with physical, attitudinal, communication and social barriers. (Sourced from PWD) No prior art making experience is necessary, only a willingness to engage your imagination, curiosity and sense of play.
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06 Jun 2024
Burleigh Heads Milky Way Masterclass 2024
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass takes place in a classroom before spending the night photographing the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs. Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of their cameras on the night. Masterclass details will be provided upon booking . The Masterclass venue is the Burleigh Leagues Club, and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be along Fingal Head Lighthouse, directions will be provided on the night. You will learn how to: Photograph the Milky Way and night sky. Compose your photographs in the dark. Produce noise-free photographs. Easily photograph panoramas. Plan your future photographs. Edit your photographs with the Milky Way Masterclass Suite included. Plus receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorials guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass. Photographing the stars have never been easier.
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06 Jun 2024 - 08 Jun 2024
UNDERGROUND Festival at HOTA
Three nights of art, performance, music and comedy are taking over HOTA’s intimate spaces from Thursday June 6 to Saturday June 8. UNDERGROUND is a festival of art, performance, music and comedy, but not as you know it. A place for artists and audiences alike to take risks with interesting ideas and experimental works. Works that explore the present human experience – what enrages us, what liberates us and the obscurity of it all. Kicking off the program on June 6 is Casefile Presents: Criminal Conversations in Theatre 1 featuring award-winning true crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, as they bring to the stage a live in-conversation event to deep dive into a thrilling case that will have true crime buffs in the audience piece together the facts. Visitors wanting to experience an unprecedented part performance, part tutorial by highly lauded magician, Harry Milas, will have the chance to experience The Unfair Advantage on June 6 as he takes guests behind the scenes of the secrets and skills that saw him become a security weapon for the world’s top casinos. Concluding the festival’s first day line up will be Rainbow’s End in Studio 1 where participants get to choose their own adventure as they experience an immersive digital art installation and new work that combines Ai, 3D animation and an ethereal electronic soundscape by Chroma in collaboration with Patience, Quiglette, Jackie Marshall, Leah Flanagan, timecodespace, Ben Hughes & Gus Brady with poems from our friends: Jalal Mahemede, Kazem Kazemi and Mohamed Maleki. On June 7 The Basement will be transformed into a mesmerising 4 hour art party to experience Berlin, an intoxicating mix of artistry and bohemian spirit where visitors can come and go at their leisure while being transported into the opulent queer club scene of the 1930’s in Berlin. Internationally acclaimed composer and one of the most influential women in electronic music Jlin will feature in Studio 1 on June 7 for a thrilling live up close and personal performance of one of her emotional and multidimensional compositions, which has earned her praise as ‘one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre’ according to Pitchfork. Theatre 2 will be taken over by some of South-East Queensland’s most dynamic dance collectives on June 7 for the cutting-edge production of UNTETHERED, a high-adrenaline night of contemporary dance where audiences will experience bold artistic expression offering a glimpse into the creative minds of today’s most contemporary movers. On the final night of the festival visitors can ignite their creative flare with new dimensions of artistic expression and experience HOTMESS in The Basement for a life drawing class like no other. Blended with an immersive hybrid performance and meticulous art direction guests will explore cheeky and evocative ideas as they are swept into a creative journey on June 8. For the duration of the program festival goers can experience Paradise Hero in Studio 2 for a free participatory video installation of paradise on the Gold Coast which will take visitors on an exhilarating ride of absurd adventure of dizzying visual displays, text, sculpture and video of leisure experiences, promising instantaneous and overwhelming gratification all whilst sitting in a sun lounge. Paradise Hero is supported by Generate GC which is a City of Gold Coast initiative produced by Situate Art in Festivals. Tickets are limited and on sale now – audiences are encouraged to pre-book to secure their spot. Tantalisingly intimate, always authentic, often hilarious UNDERGROUND celebrates contemporary artists, with a strong focus on profiling local creatives.
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07 Jun 2024 - 09 Jun 2024
The TASTE Festival Gold Coast
The TASTE festival is coming back to The Southport Yacht Club! Over four days, TASTE will bring together premium boutique wineries and craft spirit specialists, all to be tasted and enjoyed whilst indulging in generous charcuterie plates and live entertainment right on the waterfront at Southport Yacht Club! On arrival, you will be welcomed with your glass of bubbles, then enjoy tastings galore whilst taking in the magnificent views of The Gold Coast Marina. Tickets start at $39 but VIP tickets are just $69 and include a welcome glass of bubbly, a three-hour tasting session from boutique wineries and craft spirit distillers, gourmet food platter, live entertainment and more. This is an event not to be missed – grab your friends and purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Image credit: Douglas Lopez
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07 Jun 2024 - 09 Jun 2024
Elevate Your Spirits – Liqueur Making Class
Embark on an immersive journey into the world of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Sip on an inviting welcome drink, share a delicious cheese board, and explore a variety of liqueurs during an engaging tasting session. With expert guidance, create your personalised 200ml flavoured liqueur from a selection of over 100 tinctures and flavours making it uniquely yours. Complete the experience by naming and hand-labelling your bottle. Take home not just a bottle of liqueur, but a crafted masterpiece with a personal label—a tangible memory to cherish and share. What’s included: – Welcome beverage upon your arrival – Tasting experience with four 10ml tastings – Professional blending advice from Tamborine Mountain Distillery’s expert guide – Exclusive access to their selection of tinctures and flavours from the apothecary – A 200ml bottle of your personally infused liqueur – Drinks provided during the class – 10% discount on any purchase made on the day – All equipment is provided This event is presented as part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. Cost: $75
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08 Jun 2024 - 08 Dec 2024
Frida's Luxe Sip n' Paint - Grand Opening
Be among the first to paint at Frida's on June 8th 2024 for the grand opening weekend! You’ll be led step-by-step to paint a featured artwork by a professional artist, and free to bring your favourite drinks and nibbles to fuel your creativity. Completely BYO drinks and nibbles, with glassware, ice buckets and more supplied! A sophisticated night out – completely reimagined. They have sessions moving forward every Friday- Sunday! See you in the studio!
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09 Jun 2024
In The Raw Trail Run
An exciting yet hilly 15km and 25km trail running event held in the beautiful Numinbah Valley on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The race also doubles as Round 1 of the Triple Crown Trail Series! 2024 again sees the final round f Flirt with Dirt held in conjunction with In the Raw; introducing rising stars and newbies to a true trail experience. A perfect end to the short-course season or a dream start for the longer stuff coming up in the year; In the Raw has a fun course, at a great venue, with terrific on course camaraderie to boot. Not to be missed.
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From now until 11 Sep 2024
Sovereign Islands & Surrounds Monthly Community Luncheon
Hosted by Mother & Daughter duo, Marilyn West & Joanne Rahn, the Sovereign Islands & Surrounds Monthly Community Luncheon is held on the second Wednesday of each month at a fabulous Northern-end restaurant. All welcome regardless of where you live! The luncheon has been established for guests to connect and engage in a relaxed and non-pretentious environment - so please come along, meet and socialise with new and old friends whilst supporting a worthwhile cause.
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14 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
Mastery of the Horse - Australian Outback Spectacular
Experience an intimate and informative premium equine education event presented by The Australian Stock Horse Society and R.M. Williams. From Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June 2024 , witness five iconic Australian Horsemen unite under the iconic red roof of Australian Outback Spectacular for an unforgettable seminar that has become a must-do for every passionate horseman and woman in the country. Warwick Schiller, Brett Parbery, Clem Smith, Dan Steers and Cody Rawson Harris will present their extensive equine knowledge each day exploring different topics across the duration of the event.
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From now until 29 Sep 2024
Kids and Families Fishing Lesson – Paradise Point
Do your kids want to go fishing but you’re not sure what to do? Want to learn how to fish, but feel uncomfortable about it? Send them along and they will take care of all the tangles, while they learn alongside other kids or families in the same boat. 2 Bent Rods will ease everyone into fishing with this fun and educational activity. Classes are very hands-on, everyone will be shown how to use the equipment and receive help to correct their technique. Kids and families will learn to read the beach, catch bait with yabby pumps and a bait net, tie a fishing knot, cast a rod and hopefully land a fish. They will pick up plenty of tips to help make their next fishing adventure more successful. This class is for both kids and families. All bait and fishing equipment provided. Bookings are essential.
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From now until 22 Dec 2024
Kids and Families Fishing Lesson - Currumbin
Do your kids want to go fishing but you're not sure what to do? Want to learn how to fish, but feel uncomfortable about it? Send them along to this award-winning program and they will take care of all the tangles, they've had plenty of experience with flying hooks over the past 18 years. They will ease everyone into fishing with this fun and educational activity. Classes are very hands-on, everyone will be shown how to use the equipment and receive help to correct their technique. Squeals of delight (maybe fear) can be heard echoing down the beach when the kids pump up yabbies. You and your family will have a ball learning an awesome life skill, bond and make wonderful memories for the day. Kids and families will learn to read the beach, catch bait with yabby pumps and a bait net, tie a fishing knot, cast a rod and hopefully land a fish. They will pick up plenty of tips to help make their next fishing adventure more successful. This class is for both kids and families. All bait and fishing equipment provided. All staff have blue cards for working with children. Bookings are essential.
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Destination Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.