Gold Coast Events // January 19 – January 26, 2018

SUMMER SUNSET CINEMA // FINDING DORY & FANTASTIC MR FOX
Friday January 19 & Saturday January 20 at 7pm // The Lanes, Lakeside Blvd, Mermaid Waters
The Lanes will come alive with gourmet food trucks, live music, and a moonlit cinema experience under the stars. Live music will kick off the afternoon festivities from 5.30pm, with two movie screenings each evening starting at 7pm. You bring your own picnic rugs, beanbags and low seating to enjoy the show. Entry is a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to OzHarvest.
For more info visit www.thelanesgc.com.au/sunsetcinema
HEALTH HARMONY SOUL EXPO 2018
Friday January 19 thru to Sunday January 21 from 10am – 5pm // The Gold Coast Convention Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
Reinvigorate with three days of health, spirituality and well-being; the Gold Coast Health Harmony Soul Expo brings over 100 exhibitors with workshops, seminars, performances, tarot readings, celebrity psychics, yoga and meditation classes and much more! There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
For more info visit www.healthharmonysoul.com.au
GAME ON GOLD COAST // MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING
Saturday January 20 from 9am – 12pm // Phillip Park, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
Game On mountain biking is an introductory program for those wanting to get back into riding or who want to check out some new locations to ride. Good quality mountain bikes are provided. Includes free membership to Mountain Bike Australia. $5. Bookings required.
For more info call Vertec Adventures on 0403 293 533
GRID LIVE AT NIGHT QUARTER
Saturday January 20 from 4pm – 10pm // NightQuarter, 1 Town Centre Dr, Helensvale
GRID is suitable for all age groups with classic rock from The Angels, The Beatles, Lynard Skynard, Cold Chisel and George Thorogood, through to more current commercial style with music from Lenny Kravitz, The Black Keys, Nirvana, Silverchair, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Blink 182, Grinspoon and more!
For more info visit www.nightquarter.com.au
BUNNY RAQUET
Saturday January 20 & Saturday January 27 at 12pm // The Brunswick Hotel, 30 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads
Bunny Racket is Rock ‘n’ Roll for kids. King Bunny is a guitar-wielding, skateboarding, nature-loving rabbit with a passion to share his love of rock ’n’ roll. Bunny Racket is born of King Bunny’s fierce love for rock music and a yearning for kid-friendly tunes that are relevant and positive. Bunny Racket is also about to launch a rock ‘n’ roll web series that’s set to inspire and teach kids how to create music and rock out with the whole family!
For more info visit www.brunswickpicturehouse.com
SHEN YUN // 5000 YEARS OF CIVILISATION REBORN
Saturday January 20 & Sunday January 21 at 2pm & 7.30pm // The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Arts Theatre, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Shen Yun returns with its trademark blend of breathtaking choreography, sumptuous colours, unrivalled athleticism, and powerful storytelling. All-new works premiering for 2018, with orchestral accompaniment at every performance.
For more info visit www.theartscentregc.com.au
THE BIG WEDGIE (FINAL WEEK)
Now thru to Sunday January 21 from 9am // Broadwater Parklands, The Southern Lawn, Marine Pde, Southport
Slide down the tallest freestanding inflatable waterslide in the world. This ride is not for the faint hearted. With other awesome inflatable slides to suit anyone over the age of three. No bookings required
For more info visit www.thebigwedgie.com.au
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS // AMAZONIA ACAI BOWL MAKING COMPETITION
Sunday January 21 from 10am – 10.30am // Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, Beachfront, Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach
Global surfing icon Sally Fitzgibbons will battle it out with some of the Gold Coast’s leading Surf Life Saving athletes on Sunday in a ‘breakfast of champions’ Amazonia Acai Bowl making competition! On Sunday, Fitzgibbons will put on a show with top guns Bec Creedy, Matt Poole, Brielle Cooper, Matt Bevilacqua & Bree Masters from Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, blending up one of her favourite post surf breakfasts, an Amazonia Acai Bowl with the King of Acai and founder of Amazonia, Dwayne Martens judging the competition. Following the breakfast of champions Acai-off, Sally will be available to meet and greet Gold Coast fans.
For more info call 0422 276 284
SKATE FEST 2018
Now through to Sunday January 28 at 10am-11am, 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm & 4pm-5pm // Pacific Fair, Car Park, Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach
The team from Stoke Skateboarding will teach beginners to experienced board riders all the tricks you need to know to have you skating on your own. All skateboards and helmets will be provided for the duration of the session.
For more info visit www.pacificfair.com.au
SUMMER CAMP
Now thru to Sunday January 21 from 10am – 3pm // The Promenade, Robina Town Centre, 19 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina
Get set for a summer of fun! Keep your kids on-the-move these holidays with loads of fun activities led by our team of professional coaches from Gecko Sports. Summer Camp is an introduction to sports, skills development and fun activities, hosted by professional coaches to encourage a healthy lifestyle for growing kids. Kids can also enjoy our range of lawn games throughout each day of Summer Camp including giant Jenga, giant Chess, giant Connect 4 and quoits. Perfect for children aged 5 – 12 (and beyond).
For more info visit www.robinatowncentre.com.au
BURLEIGH PRO
Thursday January 25 thru to Sunday January 28 // Burleigh Heads Beach, The Esplanade Burleigh Heads
Surfing Queensland is excited to announce that the 2018 Flight Centre Burleigh Pro is back and is shaping up to be a massive event. The four day Flight Centre Burleigh Pro will see some of the world’s best surfers battle it out against the local talent for the prize purse of AUD15,000 up for grabs and valuable Qualifying Series points. This will be the second QS 1,000 event on the 2018 World Surf League Australasian calendar.
For more info visit www.surfingaustralia.com
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS…
Friday January 26
4pm – 8pm // Broadwater Parklands, The Great Lawn, Marine Pde, Southport
For more info visit www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/
11am – 9pm //Â The Club at Parkwood Village, 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood
For more info visit www.goldcoasttickets.com.au
SCHOOL’S OUT
Summer holidays are here! Yhipppee! Check out some highlights of where to go and fun things to entertain the kids these school holidays.
Find out more here www.havenmagazine.com.au
CITY OF GOLD COAST // ACTIVE & HEALTHY HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Laughter, fitness, fun, movement, energy, silliness – it’s time to get your game on kids, and get active these holidays! Your local city council has everything covered for every age range, with activities that are free or low cost.
Find out more here www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au
MARKETS
Check out our December/January calendar for all of the coolest food, fashion and art and craft markets in Byron Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast!
Find out more here www.havenmagazine.com.au/markets