Featured Events in Sunshine Coast in May 2025 (May Updated)

We are so happy to welcome back James for his third Home Concert! James Bennett is an independent solo artist & multi instrumentalist from Port Macquarie NSW. An experienced, prolific songwriter & one who believes in writing for a purpose & not just for the sake of trying to hit the big time. James grew up on an ‘off the grid', isolated farm just inland of Byron Bay where his parents raised him listening to nothing but Bob Dylan. He would sneak his dads guitar from the cupboard & imitate Bob Dylan, singing every word to every song. He even made a harmonica brace out of an old wire coat hanger so he could play the harmonica & guitar at the same time! James has been writing songs since he was in primary school but what really got him into music as a career was a chance open mic night that revealed to him just how addicted he would get to playing live. Fast forward a few years & he was playing all over Australia weekend to weekend! James has been playing live & recording for over ten years, released four studio albums & shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Over the years James has warmed up the stage for much loved Aussie artists such as Diesel, Daryl Braithwaite, Jeff lang, The Whitlams, Wendy Matthews, Ian Moss, The Black Sorrows, Vika & Linda Bull, Mental As Anything, Rick Price, Rai Thistlethwayte & Dan Sultan. This impressive list also extends to some well-known international artists like Newton Faulkner (UK) & Canned Heat (USA) James has graced the stage at many festivals across the country as well including 'Sydney Blues & Roots Festival', Airlie Beach Festival of Music’, ’Grow your Own', ‘Wingham Akoostik Festival', 'Festival of the Sun' & 'Wildwood' just to name a few! Limited numbers so bookings are essential! $30 per person - includes all food and entertainment. BYO drinks. https://jamesbennettmusic.com/home Information Source: Marshy's Moonshine Music | eventbrite

Sun Bliss Yoga invites you to 3 days & 2 nights Connect with nature yoga retreat at Sunshine Coast. Relax and recharge with mix of yoga, meditation, hiking and delicious food surrounded by breathtaking nature. DATE: May 30 - June 1, 2025 & September 26 - 28, 2025 PRICE: from 590$ per person Our retreat will be taking place at a beautiful waterfront property near Egmont village. The house has an expansive water view, sauna, jacuzzi, and water dock with paddleboard & canoe. You can choose to participate in organized activities like yoga, meditation, hiking and nightly bonfires or just relax. What is included: ✤ 2 nights accommodation at the waterfront property ✤ Daily morning & evening yoga classes ✤ Daily meditation & pranayama ✤ 3 health meals daily ✤ All amenities of the property ( sauna, jacuzzi, water dock, paddleboard, canoe) ✤ Short hike to Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park ✤ Forest bathing ✤ Nightly bonfire FOOD 3 healthy vegetarian and vegan meals a day, freshly prepared at the property by chef Tomas. Fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. *Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated ACCOMMODATION The waterfront property is located within walking distance of the marina and shops of Egmont village. The house is set in a peaceful, quiet location surrounded by forest. The large garden offers a jacuzzi, sauna, fire pit, and private access to the water dock. You have a choice of booking a shared double room, a shared twin room with two single beds, or a private room. Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate and personal, so if this retreat speaks to you, we encourage you to reserve your spot early. This is your time to step away from the noise, immerse yourself in nature, move with intention, and share meaningful moments with a like-minded community. We’d be honored to have you join us for this unforgettable weekend on the Sunshine Coast. For more details about the retreat, visit www.sunblissyoga.com Information Source: Sun Bliss Yoga | eventbrite

Nite Moves - Bob Seger Experience at Raven's Cry Theatre! Get ready to rock out to all your favorite Bob Seger hits in person at this awesome venue on the Sunshine Coast . Join us for a night of great music and good vibes as we pay tribute to one of rock's legends. Opening The Night, Don't The Springsteen show!! - grab your tickets now and get ready to sing along to all the classics! Information Source: BMR Entertainment | eventbrite

Reiki Sound Bath Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Reiki Sound Bath at 3172 Mossy Rock Rd. Let the soothing sounds wash over you as you unwind and release any tension or stress. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to realign your energy and find inner peace. Don't miss out on this unique experience to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Reserve your spot today! Tea provided and some bolsters and blankets are available. Please bring anything you need to feel cozy. See you there! Information Source: Ferncreek | eventbrite

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This, the last Artesia Coffee House of the season, will be happening again in the Doris Crowston Gallery of the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt, on Friday, May 9th at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:45pm. Tickets are $20, available from Eventbrite, the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre (Wed-Sun, noon-4pm) or at the door. Delectable treats and beverages will be on offer, with donations graciously accepted. The beautiful grand piano will be making an appearance being played in the opening set by young musicians, 15-year-old Taho Shinagawa playing classical selections, and 17-yr old Daniel Claudepierre with songs of his own arrangements plus some new compositions. Next up is a Saxophone Quartet formed in 2024 based on the theory if one is great then four must be fantastic! This melodic and sometimes excitable group is comprised of Graham Ord, Karen Graves, Ken Grunenberg, and Jack Davis. After a brief intermission, Michael Gurney, local promoter of the local art scene and public speaker, will be reading some of his original poetry. To close the night and a powerful way to end the 2025 Artesia season will be the soul-baring voice of Kiki Connelly and the Understory with Anna Lumiere on grand piano and James Meger on upright bass offering gorgeous soul and R&B tunes. A big thank you to all our 2025 musicians, volunteers, and audience for another amazing series of the Artesia Coffee House and we will see you again in the early months of 2026. Doors open at 6:45 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase in advance online via Eventbrite or in-person at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre during public gallery hours (Wed-Sun, 12-4pm, 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt). Delicious treats and beverages will also be available, with donations kindly accepted. The Artesia Coffee House is presented by the Coast Cultural Alliance in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Arts Council. We look forward to seeing you for a night of live music, entertainment and community. Information Source: Sunshine Coast Arts Council | eventbrite

Spend 2 nights and 3 days relaxing and exploring and visiting the beaches and Hidden Grove Trails on the Sunshine Coast of B.C. to enhance your connection to mother earth. Rejuvenate, reset and re-energize yourself with Cynthia's mindset shifting techniques that help you see clearly and feel confident on your journey to manifest all that you align. Get clear on your vision so you can see what's in the way and what to do next. With a welcome ceremony and intention setting plan laid out we are free to take advantage of the cosy space for healing sessions or venture out for a walk to one of our nearby beaches. Choose from a menu with soups, snacks and healthy meals included so you don't have to worry about a thing. You are surrounded by towering cedar and fir trees with all the flora and fauna that comes with it. We are fortunate to see eagle and heron often overhead while other birds and wildlife come and go. Clear skies often mean sparkling stars and planets beyond what you may have seen before. Just a few steps from the end of our drive, you'll find 100 stairs to the beach. It's rustic and charming with red arbutus trees and ferns that come up to your waist. It's lush and earthy and helps you feel like you made it to where you want to be. This location is healing in itself and when you commit to doing this, you shift your mind to open and allow yourself to be. We will visit the ancient trees in Hidden Grove Trails and spend time listening to what comes when we sit and connect in forest meditation. Our healing sessions take you out of body to a place where you can release to feel light and free. Clarity results and your needs are identified. Cynthia guides you through a process to see what you're missing. It's a love love relationship that Cynthia has with manifesting life and she believes there are 5 key aspects that need to be understood to align with your vision: ENERGY, AWARENESS, RELEASE, BELIEF and VISION. She is here to help you open up to these aspects to align with the energy of what you wish to manifest. Hosting retreats for the last 11 years, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master, Cynthia Miller has added Medical Intuitive Certification and Yoga Teacher Certification to her list of tools she loves to incorporate into her practice. Her Healing Arts has recently grown to include Art Therapy and she finds that her scope of healing grows exponentially with the seasons. Single Person Investment: $789 CAD includes meals and healing sessions, excludes transportation to the retreat. Additional friends retreat available up to 4 persons total. Check out the retreat website here: https://www.pacificpeace.ca Confirmation email completes registration. Information Source: Cynthia Miller | eventbrite

An exploration of colour and design, this two day workshop will employ the use of watercolour and ink pen to develop strong images, suitable for journal entries, card design and framable art. Sessions are from 1:30pm - 4pm on May 13th & 14th. Please bring the following supplies with you. There is a maxiumin of 15 participants, so register soon! Supply List: Drawing materials: Pencil and kneaded eraser One or two fine point permanent ink pens. The new non-bleeding Sharpies are good Water soluble black ink felt tip. Can be “Flair” type by Papermate (office supply) or Calligraphy felt tip pen with 2 nib sizes (double ended). Itoya makes one. Paints: Basic palette for TRANSPARENT Watercolours; at least the following colors (more is ok): Ultramarine Blue, Lemon yellow, Alizarin Crimson , Cadmium Red, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Payne's Grey Brushes & other supplies: 1 inch flat brush a couple of round brushes (eg: #4 #8 #10) small (1/4 in) stiff bristle (oil or acrylic brush) Paper: Watercolour blocks are best, however, pads will do. 9x12 is a good size. Be sure the paper is for “Water medium" 2 water containers; yogurt containers for example Palette for mixing; can be a water resistant paper, or foam plate Paper towels Hair dryer (optional) Information Source: Gibsons Public Art Gallery | eventbrite

In these two May sessions we will look at expression; using gesture, tone, music prompts, and different ways of mark making. The EXPLORE Drawing sessions include exercises to loosen up, and different techniques and applications to make drawing more accessible in a non judgemental way. Sessions are on May 13th and May 20th; sign up for just one session or for both. $17.50/ for each session. Georgina Brandon studied Fine Arts and Ceramic sculpture at Mount Allison University and Emily Carr College of Art & Design, and has taught workshops to all ages for the past 25 years. She works in clay, painting, illustration, and drawing. Georgina is currently studying Mental Health & Addictions Counselling at VCC and is very interested in how the expressive language of art can benefit mental health. Drawing is: A different way of communicating other than talking, and one that children often excel at but then forget along the way. Great for our brains as it uses different areas of the brain. Activates the imagination which is where ideas and hope lie. Initiates problem solving. Opens one up to a sense of wonder. Leads to new ideas. Helps us to look at the world differently and enhances observation skills. Prompts us to focus. Leads to a flow state. A good way to share ideas. Simple and creative. Fundamental to all other mediums. Materials needed: A sketchbook (7” x 10” or 9” x12”), Blackwing pearl pencil (or any 2B good quality pencil), pencil sharpener, 12 (different colours) colour pencils. Information Source: Gibsons Public Art Gallery | eventbrite