ENTERTAINMENT
Live music in the park: Peregian Originals has great live music with In2natioN, Manana, Millions of Dreads and Janice this Sun 8 Feb, in the park next to Peregian Beach Surf Club, 1-5pm – powered by donations

Divine Miss Catherine: Catherine Alcorn stars in The Divine Miss Bette with the Harlettes and 5-piece band belting out Bette Midler’s early classics, Stay With Me Baby, You’re Moving Out Today, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and In The Mood, at The J Noosa, Thurs 12 Feb, 7.30pm, $45/$40. Ph 5329 6560 or thej.com.au

Rooftop flicks: Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screens ET on the Cooroy Library rooftop, Maple St, this Fri 6 Feb, 6.30pm. Entry by donation

Silent film: The historic Majestic Theatre in Pomona, the world’s oldest authentic silent movie theatre, screens The Strong Man with Harry Langdon, a 1926 silent comedy directed by Frank Capra, Tues 10 Feb, 10.30am. Ph 5485 2330 or see themajestictheatre.com.au

Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 6-12 Feb
• Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday at Crawdaddy’s, Hastings St with The High Grade, Almost Lazy and DJ Rootsy B this Sat 7 Feb, 7pm, $10
• Alan Kelly performs at KB’s, Nomads Noosa, Sun 8 Feb, 7-10pm; Ryan Giles is on Wed, 8-11pm, free
• Sharon Brooks performs at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Noosaville this Sun 8 Feb, 3pm – free
• Dodgy Rog is at the Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 6 Feb Jan, 5.30pm
• At Noosa Beach House Bar, Hastings St this Fri 6 Feb see Carl Wockner, 8.30-11.30pm; Flamarique on Sun, 2.30-5.30pm and Andrew Lawson on Wed 11 Feb, 6.30-8.30pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, see Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat on Sun 8 Feb, 3pm; and Allan Kelly, Issac McGovern and Matt Stillert on Thurs 12 Feb from 6.30pm
• ZZ Top Tribute is at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 6 Feb, 8pm, $10; Claptomaniacs are free on Sat 8pm; and Perry O is free on Thurs 12 Feb at 7pm
• Imperial Lionheart Hotel, Eumundi has Doolie this Fri 6 Feb from 6.30pm; on Sat see Bridey Rose from 6.30pm
• Coolum Surf Club has a soloist this Fri 6 Feb from 6.30pm and Casey Fogg Duo from 9pm
• Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
• Rum Jungle are free at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 8 Feb, 3-6pm
OR
Ferry cruise: See Noosa from the river on board the Noosa Ferry every day between Noosa Marina and Hastings St, with stops along the river at Noosaville. And find out about Noosa’s beautiful birds, river life and flora on the Noosa Biosphere Cruise – book on 5449 7513

Noosa Fishing tours: Explore the calm, pristine waters of Noosa River while fishing, crabbing and sight-seeing with #NoosaFishingandCrab Adventures. Pull up a few crab pots and taste the yummy #thisisqueensland mud crab or blue swimmer, cooked on-board. Half-day tours for up to 10 people include gourmet crab tasting and lunch, with rods, reels, bait and ice provided, all with an experienced skipper. Private fishing charters are also available. Phone 5449 7984 or 0407 206 062 www.noosafishingandcrabadventures.com.au
Boating: Lots of options to cruise and explore the #NoosaRiver, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. Noosa River and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, Sunset Cruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hire boat. #OBoathire has the biggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jet skis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com

Noosa Farmers Market: Sunday from 7am to 11am Weyba Road, Noosaville Also each Wednesday and Saturday the Eumundi Markets, Noosa Marina Markets on Sunday morning, Peregian Beach Markets on every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS
Summer Swim: Join swimming legend Michael Klim and Olympic Gold medallist Emma Snowsill on the start line of the Noosa Summer Swim on Noosa’s Main Beach this Sat 31 Jan, launching the Qld Ocean Swim Series – 1km, 2km and 3km ocean swims, free 300m kids’ surf dash and teams charity relay, 11am-2.30pm. Join the after-party at Miss Moneypenny’s, 7pm – see iconevents.com.au/noosa-summer-swim

ENTERTAINMENT

Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 30 Jan – 5 Feb
• Late for Woodstock are free at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 1 Feb, 3-6pm
• Taylor Moss is at the Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 30 Jan, 5.30pm
• Romeo’s Apprentice are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 30 Jan, 8pm, $10; Beetles are free on Sat 31 Jan 8pm; and Rockin’ Tops are free on Thurs 5 Feb at 7pm
• At the Imperial Lionheart Hotel, Eumundi, see Jimmy Mac on Fri 30 Jan from 6.30pm; on Sat 31 Jan see Taylor Moss from 1pm
• Coolum Surf Club has a soloist this Fri 30 Jan from 6.30pm and Destiny’s Plan from 9pm
• Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
• At Noosa Beach House Bar, Hastings St this Fri 30 Jan see DJ Nato, 8.30-11.30pm; Andrew Lawson on Sun 1 Feb, 2.30-5.30pm; and Andrew Jolly on Wed 4 Feb, 6.30-8.30pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, see Ruby Blue on Sun 1 Feb, 3pm; and Andrea Kirwin, Hobo Magic and guests on Thurs 5 Feb from 6.30pm
• Crawdaddy’s in Hastings St has live funk and soul with Thump, Fri 30 Jan, 8pm; Hayden Hack Infusion on Sat 31 Jan, 8.30pm; and a new salsa night Wed 4 Feb, 7pm with Duo from Brazil and DJ Jordan
• Harry Kemp performs at KB’s at Nomads Noosa Wed 4 Feb, 7-10pm, free entry
WHY NOT?…
Ferry cruise: See Noosa from the river on board the Noosa Ferry every day between Noosa Marina and Hastings St, with stops along the river at Noosaville. And find out about Noosa’s beautiful birds, river life and flora on the Noosa Biosphere Cruise – book on 5449 7513

Noosa Fishing tours: Explore the calm, pristine waters of Noosa River while fishing, crabbing and sight-seeing with #NoosaFishingandCrab Adventures. Pull up a few crab pots and taste the yummy #thisisqueensland mud crab or blue swimmer, cooked on-board. Half-day tours for up to 10 people include gourmet crab tasting and lunch, with rods, reels, bait and ice provided, all with an experienced skipper. Private fishing charters are also available. Phone 5449 7984 or 0407 206 062 www.noosafishingandcrabadventures.com.au
Boating: Lots of options to cruise and explore the #NoosaRiver, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. Noosa River and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, Sunset Cruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hire boat. #OBoathire has the biggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jet skis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com

Noosa Farmers Market: Sunday from 7am to 11am Weyba Road, Noosaville Also each Wednesday and Saturday the Eumundi Markets, Noosa Marina Markets on Sunday morning, Peregian Beach Markets on every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

Ginger Flower and Food Festival: Australia’s largest showcase of ornamental gingers and heliconias, with celebrity chefs, expert gardeners, living bouquets, food and live entertainment, takes place 23-25 January from 10am at The Ginger Factory. Free admission. Ph: 1800 067 686 or see gingerfactory.com.au

Outdoor Flicks: Head down to Tickle Park Coolum, grab a blanket, treat the family to a delicious dinner and settle in for a great night of FREE entertainment under the stars. Red Dog (PG) screens this Sat 24 Jan from 6.30pm-ish (after dark). Ph: 0417 756 076 or see starrynights.com.au

Australia Day Celebrations: There’s plenty of Australia Day celebrations happening this week including festivities at the Noosa Lions Park from 7am, with bush poets, a Rotary Club breakfast, citizenship ceremony, live music, and a lunch feast of Aussie favourites presented by the Lions Club. There’s also a beach party at Noosa Heads Surf Club and Sunshine Beach Surf Club; river racing at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club; and an Australia Day Party at Imperial Lionheart Hotel, Eumundi.

ENTERTAINMENT
Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 23-29 Jan
• Lots of great live music with CKNU, Brothers, Benjamin James and David Flower at Cooroy Originals, in Apex Park, Cooroy, this Sun 25 Jan from 1-5pm
• Humidors is at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 25 Jan, 3pm
• At the Imperial Lionheart Hotel, Eumundi, see Dear Willow on Fri 23 Jan and Ricky the Rockstar on Sat 24 Jan
• Coolum Surf Club has a soloist this Fri 23 Jan from 6.30pm and Test for Echo from 9pm
• Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
• Ayla is at Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 24 Jan, noon-2pm and see Mo’ Swagger on Sun 25 Jan, 12.30-2.30pm
• Luiz Carlos is at the Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 23 Jan, 5.30pm
• At Noosa Beach House Bar, Hastings St this Fri 23 Jan see DJ Nato, 8.30-11.30pm; The Vibe on Sun 25 Jan 2.30-5.30pm; and Flamarique on Wed 28 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Wintex, Fri 23 Jan 8pm; DJ Jasti on Sat 24 Jan 8.30pm; The Cheapfakes and Future Music Party on Sun 25 Jan 3pm; and music from Noosa Songwriters Guild on Thurs 29 Jan from 6.30pm
• Late are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 23 Jan, 8pm, $10; Simply Ozzie is free on Sat 24 Jan 8pm; and Fiddle Me Please is free on Thurs 29 Jan at 7pm

WHY NOT?…
Ferry cruise: See Noosa from the river on board the Noosa Ferry every day between Noosa Marina and Hastings St, with stops along the river at Noosaville. And find out about Noosa’s beautiful birds, river life and flora on the Noosa Biosphere Cruise – book on 5449 7513

Noosa Fishing tours: Explore the calm, pristine waters of Noosa River while fishing, crabbing and sight-seeing with #NoosaFishingandCrab Adventures. Pull up a few crab pots and taste the yummy #thisisqueensland mud crab or blue swimmer, cooked on-board. Half-day tours for up to 10 people include gourmet crab tasting and lunch, with rods, reels, bait and ice provided, all with an experienced skipper. Private fishing charters are also available. Phone 5449 7984 or 0407 206 062 www.noosafishingandcrabadventures.com.au
Boating: Lots of options to cruise and explore the #NoosaRiver, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. Noosa River and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, Sunset Cruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hire boat. #OBoathire has the biggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jet skis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com

Noosa Farmers Market: Sunday from 7am to 11am Weyba Road, Noosaville Also each Wednesday and Saturday the Eumundi Markets, Noosa Marina Markets on Sunday morning, Peregian Beach Markets on every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning