What's On in July on the Gold Coast

July 2009 Events on the Gold Coast 

• Throughout July 2009 - Cancer Council Call to Arms - An annual, national event to raise funds and awareness of cancer, a disease that effects 1 in 2 men by age 85. To participate, nominate any day in July to host a Call to Arms match where the players in your sporting club wear a yellow armband in a show of support to men who have survived cancer, those currently facing the cancer fight and to remember mates who have lost their lives to cancer. All funds raised go to the Cancer Council. Any sporting club can join, so register by 26 June, contact 1300 65 65 85.
   
• 2 July (Thursday) 2009 - Queen - It's Kinda Magic - A Queen tribute show featuring over 20 original songs from the group including We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, Fat Bottom Girls, We Are the Champions and more. Tickets are $69.90 for adults and $59.90 for children, seniors and pensioners. For tickets visit the venue, Gold Coast Arts Centre.
   
• 2 to 4 July 2009 - The Sport and Leisure Expo - Free entry. Thursday 2 July: 5pm to 8pm. Friday 3 July: 8am to 6pm. Saturday 4 July: 8am to 5pm at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
   
• 4 July (Saturday) 2009 - American Independence Day - (See costume and party ideas at Themes4Parties)
   
  • 4 July (Saturday) 2009 - 4th July Barbecue - For more information contact the Australian American Association Gold Coast Division
     
• 4 July (Saturday) 2009 - Free Lunar Star Party for IYA - Hosted by the Southern Astronomical Society of the Gold Coast. In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy. Participants are invited to view Saturn and more through telescopes provided for free by the society. 5.30pm to 8.30pm in the Esplanade North Park, Paradise Point. In the case of clouds or rain the event will be cancelled. For more information contact the President, Noeleen, on 0407 126452. (For science groups and links on the Gold Coast see BCL Science.)
   
• 4 to 25 July 2009 - Gold Coast Golden Idol - A talent search for the over 55s of the Gold Coast. The entry fee is $10 and the event will be held at the Commerce Club, Surfers Paradise. For more information on how to enter visit Volunteering Gold Coast.
   
• 5 July (Sunday) 2009 - Gold Coast Airport Marathon - An event for all ages and abilities, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10km run, community walk and junior dash for the kids.
   
• 5 to 12 July 2009 - NAIDOC Week
   
• 6 July (Monday) 2009 - Geoff Power’s Queensland Connection - Gold Coast City Jazz Club - 7.00pm in the Cocktail Bar/Oval Room at Southport Sharks. Bookings are essential, contact 5532 1155.
   
• 6 to 8 July 2009 - The International Event Management Summit - The summit will address the theme ‘Meeting the Challenge of Sustainable Development’, especially the increasing public pressure on events to address their environmental impacts. Holiday Inn, Surfers Paradise. To attend, register online. (For accommodation and activities, see Surfers Paradise.)
   
• 10 July (Friday) 2009 - End of NSW School Term 2 - (See AU school holidays.)
   
• 6 June to 11 July 2009 - On Our Selection - Presented by The Phoenix Ensemble, this play is based on the short stories written by Steele Rudd about life in the 1880s. The season opens on the 6 June (Queensland Day) and then runs from the 19 June to 11 July 2009. Pavilion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James St, Beenleigh. (See Q150 for more events celebrating Queensland.)
   
• 11 July (Saturday) 2009 - Canungra Rodeo - Bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc, rope and tie steer wrestling, a country fair, food, a licensed bar and live music. Entry is $15 for adults, $5 for children under 14 and $35 for a family of two adults and two children. 3.00pm at Canungra Showground, Coburg Rd, Canungra.
   
• 14 July (Tuesday) 2009 - Queensland School Terms 3 begins (see AU school holidays.)
   
• 14 July (Tuesday) 2009 - Bastille Day
   
• 16 to 26 July 2009 - Jumpers and Jazz - A jazz festival that celebrates winter. Artists create colourful jumpers for the 80 trees that line the main street of Warwick. (See Warwick.)
   
• 27 June to 18 July 2009 - Jury Room - Presented by the Gold Coast Little Theatre. 12 jury members agree to re-enact a crime in the court room to determine the fate of a young woman accused of murdering her uncle.
   
• 18 to 31 July 2009 - Leukaemia Foundation Doorknock Appeal - Volunteers will be doorknocking to raise vital funds for the five Queenslanders diagnosed each day with leukaemias and related blood disorders. Funds collected will go towards research and supporting patients and their families.
   
• 24 July (Friday) 2009 - Christmas in July - Gold Coast City Jazz Club in conjunction with Southport Yacht Club present a dinner dance with music by The Swinging Jazz Cats and a three course buffet dinner. 6.30pm to 11.00pm at the Southport Yacht Club. To attend, contact 5591 3500.
   
• 24 to 26 July 2009 - Gold Coast Home Show and Outdoor Adventure Show - Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and free for children. Held at Parklands, Cnr of Smith St and Parklands Dr, Southport.
   
• 24 to 26 July 2009 - The Rotary Mid-Year Fair - Waterways Community Centre, Broadbeach.
   
• 25 July (Saturday) 2009 - National Nanna's Night - Organised by Mercy Health. The event aims to raise awareness about Australia’s ageing population, future health needs and the need for care and inclusion of the aged.
   
• 25 & 26 July 2009 - Annual Pioneer Rally - 28th annual event featuring heritage working displays, arts and crafts, steam, diesel and oil engines, classic and vintage cars and entertainment. Entry is $8 for adults and free for children under 13. Heritage Park, 193 Rifle Range Rd, Pimpama.
   
• 26 & 27 July 2009 - Gold Coast Careers Expo - Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Monday from 9.00am to 2.30pm at the Cararra Indoor Stadium, Broadbeach-Nerang Rd, Carrara. (For more careers fairs and university open days, see Students in Australia: Calendar.)
   
• 27 July (Monday) 2009 - NSW School Term 3 begins (see AU school holidays.)
   
• 31 July (Friday) 2009 - Schools Tree Day 2009 - Register your school with Planet Ark.
   
• 31 July (Friday) 2009 - National Premmie Day
   
• 31 July to 2 August 2009 - Armidale International Film Festival - 13 international films screening at the Belgrave cinema.
   
• See August events on the Gold Coast
   
• Art Exhibitions can now be found on the Gold Coast Exhibitions page
   
• Short Courses in July on the Gold Coast

July 2010