Exhibitions
Lace up for after-dark fun at Sneakers Unboxed: Up Late
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Lace up for after-dark fun at Sneakers Unboxed: Up Late

Have you heard the word? This summer, you can step into HOTA Gallery to see its newest exhibition, Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street. The stellar shoe showcase charts the design and cultural journey of sneakers, displaying more than 200 pumped-up kicks. Giving us another reason to get footloose is Sneakers Unboxed: Up Late, which will be extending the footwear festivities on Friday December 1. more

Food
Have a holly-jolly good time at these Christmas Family Nights
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Have a holly-jolly good time at these Christmas Family Nights

The snow might not be falling but there is a familiar festive feel to the air, which signals one thing – Christmas! Our favourite jolly holiday is just around the corner and to help get you in the spirit, Southport Sharks is once again hosting its annual Christmas Family Nights. Merry meals, kids' fun and even a visit from the big red man himself are just a few of the festive things on the cards ... more

Markets
Get into the festive spirit and hit up the Gold Coast's best Christmas markets
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Get into the festive spirit and hit up the Gold Coast’s best Christmas markets

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and with it comes a sleigh full of Christmas markets. Purchasing pressies from local Christmas markets pretty much generates nothing but positives – you get to pick up unique things that your friends and family will love, as well as supporting local makers and creators with your patronage (and not to mention getting to avoid shopping centre car parks as a sweet little bonus). If you’re searching for gifts with a little more heart this year, save this round-up of the Gold Coast's best Christmas markets and cross some names off your nice list. more

Food
The Star Christmas
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Sizzling soirees and seafood spreads – take your festive feast to the next level at The Star

It's that time again – time to cast your mind forward to Christmas Day. December 25 may seem far away, but let's be honest – as soon as October rolls around, Christmas is here before you know it. So that you can celebrate with bubbles, bites and great vibes, The Star Gold Coast has upped the ante to offer plenty of festive fun – from ballroom soirees to fine feasts to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. Whether your dream Christmas involves eating your body weight in fresh prawns or a swanky spread at home (without the hassle of cooking), The Star Gold Coast has your Christmas Day covered across its stellar dining destinations. Events are already beginning to book out so you better be quick – when it comes to your merry day, failing to plan is planning to fail. Read on for all of the Christmas Day offers ... more

Music
The Star Lisa Hunt
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Spend your Fridays soaking up soulful tunes from Lisa Hunt

Friday knock-offs are a tradition, but sometimes we need more than a cheeky bevvy to ease us into the weekend. That's where The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar comes in. On select Fridays, you can settle into the sweet melodies of Lisa Hunt – a true legend in the music industry who has toured and recorded with the likes of James Brown and Ray Charles. Lisa will be performing a set list filled with the very best of Motown, soul, funk and disco at the Broadbeach sipping and snacking spot. more


Community
Fearaphobia
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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Pumpkin-spiced drinks have made a comeback, ghoulish costumes are flying off the store shelves and you can even spot a decoration or two in suburban streets. We've either entered a John Carpenter movie or ... it's Halloween! Our favourite spooky time of the year makes October a little more festive yet frightening. If you're keen to get your freak on, then you should shimmy your spooky derrière to these Halloween events ahead of October 31. more

Food
Jones & Co Grocer IGA Queen St Village turns one and is celebrating with a smorgasbord of foodie fun
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Jones & Co Grocer IGA Queen St Village turns one and is celebrating with a smorgasbord of foodie fun

Here at The Weekend Edition, we don't hide our deep affection for Jones & Co Grocer IGA Queen St Village. In fact, it's one of our favourite places to shop on the Gold Coast. Boasting an on-site cafe for a pre-shop brew, more fruit and vegetables than you can shake a stick at, an in-house florist, full-service gourmet butchery and a walk-in fromagerie that stocks more than 500 varieties of cheese, what's not to love? This month, the superstar supermarket is turning one and is celebrating with dynamite deals, free taste testers and a whole bunch of giveaways. Keep reading for the delicious deets ... more

Art
Psychic readings, tequila roulette and Sunday services – come out of your shell at Mo's Desert Clubhouse
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Psychic readings, tequila roulette and Sunday services – come out of your shell at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

Mo's Desert Clubhouse is arguably the most happening place on the Gold Coast. With live tunes, sipping and snacking sessions and wildcard events happening on the regular, patrons are never bored. However, Mo's recently discovered that some of its regulars were struggling to make connections, so a whole bounty of new events have been born with the intention to help locals, no matter where they are from, have fun and be sociable. In true Mo's style, you can expect the unexpected – think sermons from heavy metal bands and tarot-card readings to tequila roulette and shot glass-making classes. more

Community
Country music tunes and fast cars – ride the G: to these unmissable spring events in October
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Country music tunes and fast cars – ride the G: to these unmissable spring events in October

Spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer and hotter. Don't you love it? So you can get in the spirit, we have hand-picked a fun selection of events happening across the Gold Coast this October, from family-friendly art exhibitions and revved-up car races to country music festivals and high teas. Helping you get there is the always handy G:link, which operates across 19 stops from Helensvale down to Broadbeach South. more

Food
Christmas Day food coma incoming – these festive feasts are the perfect way to spend December 25
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Christmas Day food coma incoming – these festive feasts are the perfect way to spend December 25

We don't mean to startle you but there are only 90 days until Christmas. If you're keen to soak up the silly season's splendour without being left with a hefty grocery bill and at least five loads of dishes, we suggest strolling into Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach this December 25. You can expect enchanting gingerbread houses, French-inspired festive dining affairs and long lunches brimming with fresh seafood and roasted meats. Here are all of the delicious details ... more

Food
How to unlock a $75 Paradise Play Pass to spend on dining and entertainment at Paradise Centre
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How to unlock a $75 Paradise Play Pass to spend on dining and entertainment at Paradise Centre

As the silly season creeps closer, we're keen to fill our weekends with fun activities to help get us through the end-of-year slog. The perfect place to have a jam-packed activity weekend? Paradise Centre, of course! From October 3-29, adventure-seekers can unlock a $75 Paradise Play Pass to spend on dining and entertainment at the Surfers Paradise precinct. If you're eager to spend your weekend axe-throwing, eating ice-cream and drinking frozen margs, keep reading for all of the important deets ... more

Art
Unbox the magic of sneakers at HOTA's new exhibition
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Unbox the magic of sneakers at HOTA’s new exhibition

Whether you're crazy for Converses, line up for every new-release Nike or you're more of an Adidas enthusiast, one thing we can all agree on is the importance of sneakers. This summer, step into HOTA Gallery as Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street charts the design and cultural journey of some of our favourite pumped-up kicks. more

Roll out a rug for Fridays on the Big Lawn featuring Mzaza at HOTA
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Roll out a rug for Fridays on the Big Lawn featuring Mzaza at HOTA

Something big and beautiful is about to land at HOTA and it's called WONDER Festival. The main attraction of the ten-day celebration of outdoor art and performance is the eye-catching large-scale installation Borealis by Dan Acher, which will illuminate the night sky in a breathtaking display of colour reminiscent of the Northern Lights. This October, you can roll out a rug underneath the spectacular sky while you take in spellbinding tunes from Mzaza at Fridays on the Big Lawn. Here's everything you need to know ... more

Drink
Celebrate the silly season in style at Hilton Surfers Paradise
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Celebrate the silly season in style at Hilton Surfers Paradise

Although we love to live in a state of denial, the holiday season is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate Christmas a little early than at Hilton Surfers Paradise. With its central location in the heart of Surfers Paradise, luxurious amenities and a wide range of elegant events on offer, Hilton Surfers Paradise promises an unforgettable festive experience. Let's take a closer look at what this iconic destination has in store for the silly season ... more

Food
Giddy up for a day of fashion, flavour-packed fare and festivities at The Star
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Giddy up for a day of fashion, flavour-packed fare and festivities at The Star

If you’re in need of a reason to don your finest frock and fascinator combo, then saddle up and prepare to party at one of The Star’s many Melbourne Cup soirees. You’ll be able to enjoy fashions off the field, dining packages, live screenings of the race and an electric atmosphere at one of the six fabulous events across the entertainment precinct. From drinks on sun-drenched decks to cocktails on The Lawn and elegant rooftop feasts, here’s everything you need to know about the party that’s set to stop the nation on Tuesday November 7. more

Drink
Clink glasses at Pacific Fair's pop-up Rosé Pavilion this weekend
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Clink glasses at Pacific Fair’s pop-up Rosé Pavilion this weekend

While we like to spend our weekends either indulging in a bit of retail therapy or lounging around with a glass of wine in hand, the two don't necessarily go together. That is, until now. This weekend you can saunter into Pacific Fair to indulge in some dynamite discounts at the Summer Shopping Weekend. Spend $200 or more in-centre and you can roll into the pop-up Rosé Pavilion for a free sip and snack. Shopping and a cheeky wine? Yes, please! more