EVENTS

WinterSun Festival: Fantastic music at the all-ages Eumundi Live WinterSun Festival this Sun 29 June, 11am-6pm, Eumundi Ampitheatre, with 9 acts over 2 stages including Elliot the Bull, Tanya Batt, Cirque Espace, Funkzilla, His Merry Men, Kyle Lionhart, Mustered Courage, Christian Patey, Hannah Rosa and Eumundi Live Idol final. Tickets $22.50/$16.50, child 0-12 free. See eumundilive.com.au

Noosa Festival of Water: For an educational and fun-filled family day out, head to the 10th annual Noosa Festival of Water at Lake Macdonald Amphitheatre and Noosa Botanic Gardens this Sun 29 June, 10am-3pm, with kids’ fishing, Geckoes Wildlife native animals, free boat rides, entertainment, art and more – free admission. See facebook.com/noosafestivalofwater

ENTERTAINMENT

One Act: The 37th annual One-Act Play Festival opens Thurs 3 July with a cut-price preview ($20) at Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, with 3 finalists from the National One-Act Playwriting Competition. Shows 3-6, 10-13, 17-19 July. $29/$25/$20. Ph 5449 9343 or see noosaartstheatre.org.au

Down on the Corner: Creedence Clearwater Recycled perform CCR’s timeless, classic hits at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Fri 27 June, 7.30pm, $24.50 – ph 5329 6560 or see thej.com.au

Romance & Fire: Sunshine Coast Chamber Orchestra launches their Romance & Fire program with guests concerto soloist Louise King and conductor Adrian King, Eudlo Hall (near Noosa hinterland), Sat 28 June, doors open 6.30pm. See cellodreaming.com.au

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (27 June-3 July)

• Dodgy Rog is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 27 June, 5.30pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJs Massroom and NixD Fri 27 June, 8.30pm; Solafreq and DJ NixD on Sat night; Hayden Hack Infusion are on Sun from 3pm
• Test For Echo are at Coolum Surf Club, Fri 27 June, 9pm, following piano in the bistro, 6.30pm
• Humidors at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 29 June, 3pm
• The Green Room, Imperial Hotel Eumundi has Pete Allen Fri 27 June, 6.30pm; The Flumes CD launch, Andrea Kirwin and Sue Ann Sat night; Dan Lyons and friends Sun 2pm
• Sexual Chocolate are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 27 June, 8pm, $10; Beatlegs on Sat 8pm, free
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• Michelle Brown is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 29 June, 2.30-5.30pm
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 28 June see Matt Stillert, noon-2pm, and on Sunday, it’s Jeff Blunt, 1-3pm. Book on 5442 8679
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ West this Fri 27 June 8.30-11.30pm; The Vibe on Sun 2.30-5.30pm and Andrew Lawson on Wed 2 July, 6.30-8.30pm
• The Noosa Irish Session is at Halse Lodge, Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, this Tuesday 1 July, 7pm

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 8442

Boating: Lots of options to cruise and explore the Noosa River, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. NoosaRiver and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, Sunset Cruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hire boat. O Boat hire has the bi ggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jetskis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com

Bike Hire: At Liberty Noosaville Servo – 207 Gympie Tce, Noosaville they have a special where you can hire a bike for a whole day for less than the half day rate. Call 54497733
Noosa Farmers Market: Sunday from 7am to 11am Weyba Road, Noosaville  Also this weekend is the Eumundi Markets on Saturday morning, Noosa Marina Markets on Sunday morning, Peregian Beach Markets on Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS

Rally action: See drivers from around the world in the International Rally of Queensland this Fri 20-Sun 22 June, Mary Valley, near Noosa hinterland. Imbil Forest stages have great viewing (tickets from $20 – U14 free with a paying adult), there’s a night-time street party on Sat, and on Sun it’s markets, classic cars and podium ceremony at Imbil Showgrounds Service Park.  See rallyqueensland.com.au

Sportsman’s dinner: Hear from cricket legends Allan Border and Rodney Hogg at the Sportsman’s Dinner at Tewantin Noosa Golf Club, Cooroy-Noosa Rd, Tewantin on Thurs 26 June, 6.30pm. Cost $120 includes 3-course meal and drinks. RSVP and pay at the office by 19 June

ENTERTAINMENT

Lone Wolf: Josh Pyke brings his Lone Wolf Tour to The Majestic Theatre Pomona, Sat 21 June. Bar and restaurant open from 6pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets $35 at themajestictheatre.com.au or ph 5485 2330; or $40 at the door

The Way We Were: 3 musicians who performed around Noosa in the old days – Col Noble, Ewan MacKenzie and Barry Charles – are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Sat 21 June, 7pm. Guest chef is Trisha O’Reilly from the former Coco’s and  Angels. Cost is $49.95 and includes 2-course dinner. Book on 5447 5491

Cooroy Originals: See Transvaal Diamond Syndicate, All Strings Attached, Alys and Cassi Hilbers at Cooroy Originals outdoor concert this Sun 22 June, Apex Park, Cooroy, 1-5pm

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (20-26June)

• Gian, Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 20 June, 5.30pm
• Mick Lindsay is at 10 Hastings St this Sun 22 June, 4-7pm, with $5 beer and house wine – ph 5455 3350. He’s also at Kamel Bar & Restaurant, Noosa Junction, Wed 25 June, 8-11pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJs Elleyet and Massroom Fri 20 June, 8.30pm; DJ Nato, Sat 9pm; and Thump perform on Sun 3pm
• DJ Nato, Noosa Beach House Bar, Hastings St, Fri 20 June, 8.30-11.30pm; Dane Austin, Sun 22 June, 2.30-5.30pm; Tall Guy With Glasses, Wed 25 June, 6.30-8.30pm
• Kniki and Mike, Coolum Surf Club Fri 20 June, 9pm; soloist on the deck on Sun from 1.30pm
• Andrew Healey at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 22 June, 3pm
• Matt Breen, Imperial Hotel Eumundi Fri 20 June, 7pm; Doolie Sat 6.30pm; Hayden Hack Sun 2pm
• Shades, Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 8pm, $10; ABBA Live, Sat 8pm; Latin Plus, Thurs, 7pm, free
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• Col Meredith Duo is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 22 June, 2.30-5.30pm
• June Sera Loons is at Club Cooroy, Cooroy RSL Fri 20 June, 6.30pm

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 8442

Noosa Fishing tours: Explore the calm, pristine waters of Noosa River while fishing, crabbing and sight-seeing with Noosa Fishingand Crab Adventures. Pull up a few crab pots and taste the yummy Queensland 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 Noosa River, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. NoosaRiver and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, Sunset Cruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hireboat. O Boat hire has the bi ggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jetskis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com

Bike Hire: At Liberty Noosaville Servo – 207 Gympie Tce, Noosaville they have a special where you can hire a bike for a whole day for less than the half day rate. Call 54497733
Noosa Farmers Market: Sunday from 7am to 11am Weyba Road, Noosaville  Also this weekend is the Eumundi Markets on Saturday morning, Noosa Marina Markets on Sunday morning, Peregian Beach Markets on Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning