Check out the longboard open

THE Australian Longboard Surfing Open is on this weekend and is a celebration of the surfing lifestyle which attracts the current crop of professional longboard surfing superstars like world champions Taylor Jensen, Harley Ingleby and Jen Smith along with stars from the early years. It's an experience not only for the surfers but also the entire family, this year featuring music, Miss Beach Girl competition, surf and classic car display, cooking, art and more. More info, destinationtweed.com.au .

Kingscliff Triathlon offers family fun

KINGSCLIFF Triathlon is an annual event which held in Kingscliff. It is a weekend of fun for the whole family, including social fun on Saturday and the triathlon on Sunday. Kingscliff has an amazing array of coffee shops and eateries for you to enjoy so bring the family along for a great day out. More info, kingsclifftri.com.au.

Take to the water for the ocean swim

JOIN Olympic Legend, Michael Klim on the start line for the final event in the Milk and Co Queensland Ocean Swim Series. The Cooly Classic is fast becoming Queensland's premier ocean swim and offers competitors a rare opportunity to conquer three of Australia's most revered surf breaks - Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta and Kirra. Grab a great vantage point along the shoreline or from Greenmount or Kirra Hill and watch these swimmers tackle the open water. More info, weekendwarriorenents.com.au

Indulge in some Blazz Swing

SWINGTROMBONE Kellie and the Muddy Roaders indulge listeners in what they call Blazz Swing. If you missed their debut in Stokers Siding/Dunbible Hall, make sure you catch them here in acoustically pure Tyalgum Community Hall for something special. Their added blend of western swing and country songs are a sure blast from the past. Their passionate vocals, raunchy horns and tasty guitar will lift and delight any mood. Tickets just $20 at the door with bookings essential. Supper is available for purchase from the wonderful volunteers of the Tyalgum Community Hall, BYO drinks. Phone 0418 723 908.

Check out what is happening at the Gold Coast Arts Centre

DAVID Strassman is back at the Gold Coast Arts Centre on Saturday and Sunday at 7pm and 6pm respectively. Chuck and Ted E.Bare are back, transformed by a strange wish into bizzaro-alternate selves. The road home may be scary for Strassman but a hilarious scream for us. This is a riotously funny show and an all new comedy creation from the twisted mind of Strassman. More info, theartscentregc.com.au.