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POT Studios pottery workshops
Hands-on pottery workshops providing creative instruction and workspace for ceramics enthusiasts of various skill levels.
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UNLEASHED+ Exhibition
A contemporary craft and design exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and established makers from the artisan community.
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HOTA Collects: Alchemy
HOTA is an iconic Gold Coast destination where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet. A place that locals love and visitors must-see.
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Coast – Craig Parnaby exhibition
An art exhibition showcasing the coastal-inspired works of Craig Parnaby, available for viewing during regular gallery hours.
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Wednesday 28 Oct2
Asia Pacific Screen Forum
The 6th Asia Pacific Screen Forum explored the central theme of “Land” through a diverse program of events. Opening night featured a Korean cultural performance celebrating the Co-Create initiative, setting a collaborative tone for the forum. The program expanded over four days: Day two featured dual roundtable discussions, two panel sessions, and “Reel Connections: Actors Talk Shop” in partnership with Essential Screen Skills. Day three marked a strategic shift with “Connect: Navigating the Human Side of Co-production,” drawing industry professionals from across Australia, followed by an evening networking reception. The forum concluded with the Awards Ceremony and Youth Pitch Masterclass on day four. Three additional roundtables, organized through expressions of interest from Queensland practitioners, garnered strong attendance and positive feedback.
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Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum, with the Forum running from 28–30 October and the Awards taking place on Friday 30 October at The Star Gold Coast.
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Thursday 29 Oct10
Heavy For Helloween
What’s better than Halloween? Halloween with live music! Join Appeal to Reason as we celebrate the release of lead singer Kai Ramsay’s new album, "A Shadow of Yourself". Playing alongside Among the Ruined, Point Blank and Bedroom for a night of live music and a best Halloween costume competition. Heavy For Helloween, Mo's Desert Clubhouse (GOLD COAST), Thursday 29 October 2026, 7pm doors, 18+. Includes Booking Fees $18.00. This includes 4 x Desert Dollars. A Desert dollar can be swapped for 1 tap or mid strength beer, house wine or non alcoholic drink.
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Ted Talks: What Sitting all Day does to your Brain & Body
Watch this at home before you join us. Can a five-minute walk change how you feel all day? Exercise scientist Keith Diaz shows how your body is built for the kind of movement that modern life has quietly erased — and suggests something refreshingly doable: making time for small doses of movement sprinkled throughout the day, as a way to boost your brain and body. As it is important for us to keep up to date with technology, this one is fascinating. Pauline will lead this interesting and fun discussion. Bring along an open mind and a sense of humour - $5 cash for non members. Cheers Chris [email protected]
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QLD AI Hub Gold Coast – Deploying AI in Business: What Actually Works
Most businesses have now run an AI pilot. Far fewer have put one into daily use and kept it there. This session looks at the gap between the two: where AI is doing real work inside Queensland businesses today, what it took to get it there, and what the people who deployed it would do differently. Denver opens with what Zeligate has learned taking an AI co-worker into hiring teams, then a panel of operators who have deployed AI in their own businesses takes it from there. Join the Queensland AI Hub Gold Coast Chapter at Cohort Innovation Space on the 29th of October to learn more about how to get AI working for your business from leading operators.
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NEW THURSDAY!*1 FREE DRINK! #100 - International new friends event!
*1 free drink from the if your can download our sponsor's apps and make an account. 1 drink for each app, 🌎 INTERNATIONAL EVENT INFORMATION 🌏 NEXT EVENT INFORMATION Hey Gold Coast friends! Please make a reservation! --------------------------------------------------------------- International Meet Up event for working holiday makers, international students, people interested in languages etc. Please make a reservation and see you soon! Daniel, Uzun, Naoko and Maya
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Line Dancing at Miami Marketta
FREE LINE DANCING AT MIAMI MARKETTA! Western Stomp are back on Thursday 29 October for another FREE night of line dancing at Miami Marketta! We’ll be on the Cargo Stage, so make sure you head straight there when you arrive. The schedule runs 6:00 to 6:45pm for beginners, 7:00 to 7:30pm for improvers, and 7:30 to 8:30pm for requests & social dancing. Completely FREE. Beginners welcome. Bar & food stalls open from 5pm. Venue: Miami Marketta, Studio 56. Come early, grab some dinner and a drink, then hit the dance floor with us! No bookings needed. Just turn up and dance!
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FREE Thursday Trivia
FREE trivia on Thursday! Great prizes up for grabs. Gather your crew and see if you can win the evening. Rego from 6:30pm with a 7pm start. No table bookings required, just rock up and register when you arrive.
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Matilda Jr. The Musical
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Mark DiVola
As a lead guitarist and vocalist, Mark has performed regularly in bands with the world-famous Venetta Fields and Australian legend Richard Clapton. Mark has also performed with Paulini, Ian Moss and Kevin Borich. MARK DIVOLA plays popular and contemporary music, with a huge repertoire of songs. The style is not only fabulous for dancing, but is flexible and familiar enough to accommodate social and musically discerning audiences. With so much experience and ability, Mark tends to choose songs which are interesting to play, sing, listen to and watch.
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Trivia Night
Don’t miss out on the fun – form your team today and join us for a night of trivia excitement!
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Trivia Night
Think you know your stuff? Let’s find out. Every Thursday night, the tables turn into battlegrounds for brains. Grab your crew, order a drink, and settle in for a fast-paced night of questions, laughs, and a little healthy competition. From pop culture to random facts you didn’t know you knew, anything can come up. Win the bragging rights. Win the prizes. Or just come for the good times. The details: Thursday nights, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Registrations from 6:00pm. Teams of 2–6 players. Prizes for winning teams. Bring your smartest friends. Or your funniest ones.
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Distractd
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for DISTRACTD — a warm, neurodivergent-affirming event series exploring ADHD, autism and neurodiversity. Each month features a curated theme and expert speakers from psychology, psychiatry, education, medicine, therapy and lived experience.
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Steve Tyerman - Rhythm And Swing – Official Opening Sat 31st October
Rhythm And Swing – Official Opening Sat 31st October. An exhibition by Steve Tyerman at Anthea Polson Art, featuring oil on canvas and oil on board works including Embedded, The Turning Point, Between The Darkness And The Light, Chaotic Charm and As I Wended The Shores I Know.
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Four Hour Portrait Long Pose Afternoon - Broadbeach RQAS
Just like the show, Portrait Artist of the Year, you now challenge yourself. Use whatever art supplies you like. This is an untutored workshop.
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Ceramic Painting & Japanese Matcha Workshop
Paint your own ceramic piece and learn to whisk Japanese matcha in a relaxed two-hour creative workshop at the Broadbeach Community Centre in Mermaid Waters, close to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. A friendly host will guide you.
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Comedy Underground Saturday Showcase
A 90-minute showcase of hand-picked talent. Every Saturday night, Comedy Underground in the Basement is a showcase of hand-picked talent that runs for 90 minutes.
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Energies 26
An exhibition showcasing the work of graduating Year 12 visual arts students from across the Gold Coast, offering a look into the next generation of local creative talent.
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UNLEASHED+
artisan are proud to present their biennial exhibition UNLEASHED+ at HOTA Gallery in 2026. Since 2004, artisan's UNLEASHED biennial exhibition has established itself as Queensland's premier platform for launching emerging craft and design practitioners. This year, UNLEASHED+ marks a significant evolution, introducing artisan's largest cohort of artists to date, in partnership with HOTA, Home of the Arts. This exhibition unfolds in two chapters, bringing together emerging Queensland makers at a pivotal moment in their creative development. The first presents work from the inaugural artisan in Residence program, where five craft and design practitioners were engaged to develop new bodies of work, exploring process, gesture and material expression. The second chapter introduces the UNLEASHED+ biennial, supporting twelve makers through exhibition, mentoring and market development. The 2026 finalists were selected by a panel of leading art, culture and design professionals including Sally Brand, Dr Simon Maidment, Imelda Miller, Brian Parkes and Kimberly Stokes. Together, these artists reflect the exciting innovation of Queensland's emerging talent, offering compelling approaches to metal, timber, clay, glass and textiles. Gathering talent from the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns, this exhibition represents a fresh chapter for craft and design in Queensland. The UNLEASHED+ 2026 finalists are Ben Adams, Julia Bramich, Céline Caron, Gabi Harris, Petalia Humphreys, Jacqueline Kaytar, Michelle Le Plastrier, William MacLean, Jude Muduioa, Rachel North, Rhiannon Sothern and Tom Summers. The artisan Residence 2025-2026 alumni are Regi Cherini, Erin Conron, Norton Fredericks, Rick Hayward and Natalie Ward. artisan is Queensland's premier craft and design organisation. Since 1970, artisan have led, fostered, and profiled craft and design through place-based development and partnership programs. Makers and creators are central to everything they do. For over 55 years, artisan has been building pathways, creating opportunities, and championing Queensland's unique craft and design practitioners. 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Bond University is hosting this Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons concert. Step into Vivaldi's world and discover the passion, drama and elegance of Baroque music. Featuring some of his most celebrated compositions, this Candlelight concert invites you to experience centuries of musical brilliance. Programme: The Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) and La Folia. Performers: String Quartet - GC4. 60 minutes of live music by candlelight in the Basil Sellers Theatre. This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
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Make Your Own Turkish Coffee in Hot Sand
Learn to brew traditional Turkish coffee the old way, slowly heated in hot sand, in a relaxed one-hour session at Broadbeach Community Centre in Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast. Your host shows you how to measure and brew the coffee.
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Dumpling Masterclass
Roll up your sleeves and join us at The Exhibitionist Bar for a hands-on dumpling masterclass that’s equal parts skill-building and seriously good fun. You’ll learn how to make dumplings.
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Mental Health Month - October
At Southern Cross University, we’re celebrating Mental Health Month by encouraging our community to connect, reflect, move and include.
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Geed Up
Expect soulful three-part harmonies, high-energy hip-hop choreography, breakdancing, acrobatics, a splash of DJing and rapping, and the biggest hits across every genre and era all wrapped up in a show that’s equal.
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Craig Parnaby
Coast, an exhibition by Craig Parnaby at Gallery One, October 13, 2026 - November 12, 2026. Exhibition artwork in acrylic on canvas includes Down to the beach, Rockpool 1, Rockpool 2, Afternoon in the shade, Back beach, Busy day north side and Golden hour.
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Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL
Bond University is hosting this Candlelight: Tribute to TOOL in Gold Coast! Get your concert tickets today!
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Yamagen x Suntory Fate of Flavours
Get ready to leave your dinner plans in the hands of destiny with Fate of Flavours, an immersive omakase dining experience at Yamagen, created in partnership with Suntory. With tarot cards guiding your culinary journey, guests will draw from the deck to discover their fate through 16 exclusive dishes, featuring everything from delicate sashimi and indulgent Wagyu to Glacier 51 Toothfish and Yamagen favourites. Want to take things up a notch?
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The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don’t miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music. Join us at The Jazz Room as we celebrate two of the most influential musicians of all time: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Experience their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting.
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Candlelight Concerts - Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never used for this purpose on the Gold Coast.
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Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast
Dive into Gin's captivating story and discover the magic behind its creation. Learn from a master distiller, pick from 50 botanicals, and craft your very own gin flavor in this two-hour extravaganza. Plus, you get to take home a 500ml bottle of your unique gin. Taste, create, and have a blast! This experience is exclusively for adults over 18. Experience supplied by Wildflower Distillery.
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Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale
Carrara Markets is famous for its Sunday morning Car Boot Sale! If you love a second-hand bargain then you're sure to find it amongst the boots full of preloved items.
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HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market
The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning in the iconic HOTA precinct from 6am-11.30am.
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