French Finery & Flashback Friday!
Calling all baby boomers and 90's babies... Grab your neon tights, your boot-cut jeans and denim jackets, it's time to take it back to your gen! Grab your gal pals and celebrate #ThrowbackThursday this month with all your favourite 90's hits at Top Golf, or take it back even further and celebrate the best of the 80's at Melba's On The Park! Hosting their first "We Are 80s" #FlashbackFriday event, Melba's will be pumping all of your favourite hits for one hectic night... So grab your friends and come on in!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Saturday, 18 August 2018.
Whisky, Weddings & Whiskers!
Pet's are family too, right? Sanctuary Cove is bringing back their annual Paw and Pizzazz day for another year running, with plenty of paw-some events for you and your furry friend. Sip puppy-cchino's from the comfort of local cafe's or paw-fect new tricks with their obedience classes. Don't have a pet? Grab your mates and sip craft Whisky from the comfort of Granddad Jack's couch, or learn all the tips and tricks behind wedding planning with NightQuarter's exclusive Wedding masterclasses! Can you hear the weekend calling?
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Thursday, 09 August 2018.
Writing, Workshops & Weddings!
'Tis the season to get married! The days are a little bit brighter, the nights a little bit warmer and the weeks a little bit better. While wedding season arrives and the Coast's annual Wedding Expo comes back to save everyone from Bridezilla, creatives from all over the Coast are meeting in Byron for the annual Writers Festival. Pour your creative ideas out by the beach, and hear from some of Australia's most successful Authors. Not your thing? Crack open a cold one at NightQuarter instead in their Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Monday, 30 July 2018.
Food, Festivities & Finn Poke!
Can't wait for the weekend? Neither can we. There's nothing better than cracking open a bottle of your finest vino to celebrate Saturday, and that's exactly what Sanctuary Cove is doing, celebration the finer things in life this weekend with their Winter Wine Festival! Celebrate all the finest drops with your friends, or head to the beach and stop by Finn Poke's hot new Burleigh restaurant. Can you hear the weekend calling? We sure can...
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Thursday, 19 July 2018.
Food, Fun & Theatre!
I hate to break it to you, but it's already July! We've had six months of food, culture, events and fun, but it's not over yet. There's new Mexican restaurants, exciting new live shows and even Christmas in July! Grab your friends and your jacket and slide down the rabbit hole... You never know what you'll discover!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Monday, 02 July 2018.
Cheers To The Weekend!
Sunsets on the beach or Sunday's on the roof? When you're on the Coast, why not do both? Sometimes there's nothing better than stopping, slowing down and taking some time out, and where better to do that than at The Byron in Byron Bay? If you want something a little closer to home, fly over to Southport's newest rooftop bar - But if you're just after a good feast, Carl Jr's newest burger bar is the way to go!
Written by Aimee Higgins
on Saturday, 23 June 2018.
Pete Murray & Benny Owen's Exclusive Wellness Retreat
Pete Murray and Benny Owen are excited to present their unprecedented joint venture Music and Movement Escapes, a four night exclusive wellness retreat, with a unique focus on fitness, wellbeing and the joys of music. The first retreat (which includes a beach front gig on Valentine’s Day) will take place from Monday February 12 to Friday February 16, 2018, and will be held at the enviable 5 star Byron Bay resort, Elements of Byron Resort and Spa.
on Tuesday, 23 January 2018.
FOR A GREATER PURPOSE WITH St VdP
They say it's better to give than receive... give Vinnies any unwanted gifts and get not only a warm fuzzy feeling in return but a little somethin' somethin' that you will love - a cool experience! *wink wink
Sounds good? Read on my friends....
ONLINE gifting website Gift It Now has partnered with St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (Vinnies) to give Gold Coast locals the opportunity to regift unwanted Christmas presents to those less fortunate with the launch of its ‘Gift Exchange’ program.
Locals are encouraged to get involved with Gift It Now’s Gift Exchange by visiting Vinnies shops at Burleigh, Nerang, Arundel, Tugun and Palm Beach with their unwanted or un-needed Christmas haul from Monday, January 8 to Sunday, January 14.
on Monday, 08 January 2018.
Skills, Sounds, Sessions!
The coast is packed with spaces for socialisation, training and creative expression. Every hobby and interest is covered, from skateboarding to life drawing, and even spiritual healing. Not your thing? Hop down to a local gig for some sound healing instead.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Tuesday, 12 September 2017.
Beauty, Brickworks, Business!
Another week of events and new happenings will get you through. Flow and Thrive business workshop ensures you squeeze productivity from the weekend like juice from a lemon. Score yourself a spot in the mosh of mind-altering music at night. Get all the business out of your body by partying like a rock star.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Monday, 04 September 2017.
Slam, Street Food, Salutations!
Free yoga classes are increasingly rare, but we’ve tracked one down for you. A focus on mindfulness forces you to draw inward as your body is pushed to the limits on the outside. Channel this for a live poetry reading, or reward yourself with Asian street food and botanical cocktails down at the Bazaar. We won’t judge.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Monday, 28 August 2017.
Eco, Espresso, Entertainment!
The hottest combination of vintage, Rock n Roll and chilled out vibes. Spend your nights moshing, your mornings sloshing coffee and your afternoons washing out in the shade. A rustic rug and a good tree can become your best friends as you recharge down at your local market.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Monday, 21 August 2017.
Salt, sand, swell!
The coast is kicking off another week of weird and wonderful events, from soda-making to live skating. Pack your car with all your wackiest mates and drift down to see some local talent. They might just teach you something new. Show ‘em how to party.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Tuesday, 15 August 2017.
Vibrations, vistas, vintage!
Whether you’re a rage-moshing party animal or a cocktail-fuelled dance star, your weekend outlet awaits. Hit the bar and air guitar until Monday wraps her honeyed fingers back around you.
Written by Jamie-Lee Rowley
on Wednesday, 02 August 2017.
Shake it Off!
Winter is here, the flowers are growing (it's the GC), but still, no sign of boys in your yard. After last year’s disappointing harvest, you’re slightly worried. Will they ever bloom? Well, fear not, the Gold Coast is home to an array of sumptuous, satisfying milkshakes (damn right, they’re better than yours) that suit all tastes. Whether you’re seeking decadent delights, refreshing treats, or just a good old fashioned brain freeze (drinking slowly is for squares) the Gold Coast has you covered. Follow this guide, and your yard is sure to become a veritable hotspot in no time.
Written by Dominic Murray
on Tuesday, 01 August 2017.
