EVENTS
Reality Bites: Australia’s premier non-fiction literary festival, Reality Bites, kicks off Thur 23 Oct at Berkelouw Books, Eumundi with an Early Bird Breakfast, 7.30am, with a video presentation by Raoul Slater of the new book, Glimpses of Australian Birds. Also Open Bookclub, 6-8.30pm with a discussion of Thomas Picketty’s Capitalism in the 21st Century – free events but bookings essential on 5442 8366. At Eumundi School of Arts, Ian Lowe, Drew Hutton and Tasmin Kerr discuss Beyond Fossil Fuels: Alternatives for a Clean Energy Future, 6.30-7.30pm, $5 at the door. Reality Bites continues to 26 Oct.

Outdoor flicks: Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screens an early Halloween double with Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2 at Eumundi Drive-in, Eumundi Showgrounds, this Fri 17 Oct, gates open 5pm, screening from 6.30pm, $25 per car ($22 pre-sale). Gourmet pizzas, hot dogs, candy bar available. On Sat 18 Oct see The Lion King, a fundraiser for Peregian Nippers, Peregian Park, next to surf club, 6.30pm, entry by donation, BBQ available

ENTERTAINMENT
Beethoven to Beatles: Noosa Chorale celebrates its 20th anniversary with a gala concert on Sat 18 Oct, 7pm and Sun 19 Oct, 2.30pm, The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads. Music from Beethoven to the Beatles, Puccini, Mozart and other greats. $38/ $35. Book at thej.com.au

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (17-23 Oct)
• Jack Carty performs at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona, Sat 18 Oct, 6pm, $20 with two support acts. See or phone 5485 2330
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Massroom, Fri 17 Oct, 9pm; DJ Nato on Sat, 9pm; Hummin’ on Sun 3.15pm; Noosa Songwriters Guild has live music on Thur 23 Oct, 6.30pm
• At KB’s, Nomads Noosa, see Benny-O Sun 19 Oct, 6-9pm and Cory Carlyon on Wed 22 Oct, 8-11pm
• Matt Stillert is at Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi, Sat 18 Oct, noon-2pm; David Flower is on Sun, 1-3pm
• Strange Brew are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 17 Oct, 8pm, $10; Swinging Martinis are free on Sat 8pm; Cool to Cool are free on Thurs 23 Oct, 7pm
• The Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, has Jimmy Mac on Fri 17 Oct, 6.30pm; Andrea Kirwin on Sat 1.30pm; and Doolie on Sun from 1.30pm
• Sera Loons is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 17 Oct
• Rum Jungle are free at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 19 Oct, 3pm
• Contraband are at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 19 Oct, 2.30-5.30pm
• Coolum Surf Club has a soloist in the bistro Fri 17 Oct from 6.30pm and Super City play from 9pm
• Luiz Carlos is free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 17 Oct, 5.30pm
• At Noosa Beach House, Hastings St this Fri 17 Oct see DJ Nato, 8.30-11.30pm; on Sun it’s The Vibe, 2.30-5.30pm; and on Wed 22 Oct, its Tall Guy With Glasses, 6.30-8.30pm
• Killer Queen are at Villa Noosa Hotel, Sat 18 Oct, 8pm, $10. See villanoosa.com.au or phone 5430 5555
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 Fishing and 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. Noosa River 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 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
River race: Head to Noosa River this Sat 11 Oct from 7.30am for the Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club River Race, and cheer on teams from around Qld – make a picnic day of it on the foreshore with restaurants and coffee shops in Noosaville. Racing from Chaplin Park, Gympie Tce towards river mouth all day

Scarecrow Festival: Take a drive to the country for some amazing scarecrow spotting for the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival, near the Noosa hinterland until mid-October. From Dagun to Conondale, see the Kandanga Postie, the Witch and Wizard and many more creative scarecrows

ENTERTAINMENT
Jazz picnic: Noosa Jazz Club Members Picnic this Sun 12 Oct has great live jazz music, 12.30-4.30pm, Tewantin Tree Farm, Jirrima Cres, Tewantin. Budget bar, no BYO alcohol. Bring food and a chair. Guests $15 at the gate, ph 5447 2229 or see noosajazzclub.com

Serenade: Dreaming Big concerts present Serenade with Aether String Trio, Eudlo Hall, near Noosa hinterland, Sat 11 Oct, 7-8pm (doors open 6.30pm), with the music of Beethoven and Dohnanyi. Cash bar and refreshments available. Tickets $35/$25/$15. Book at cellodreaming.com.au or ph 0415 128 799

Medea: See a National Theatre London production of Medea by Euripides, captured live and screened at Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba R, Noosaville, Sun 12 Oct, 6.30pm and Mon 13 Oct, 10am. The production, by Ben Power, stars Helen McCrory. Tickets $25/$20/$15 (U17) – ph 5449 9343 or book at noosaartstheatre.org.au

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (10-16 Oct)
• Great live music at Peregian Originals this Sun 12 Oct, in the park next to Peregian Beach Surf Club, 1-5pm with The Mouldy Lovers, The Rude Boys, Dubarray, Lani and Lecia – powered by donations
• The Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, has Rob Longstaff, Fri 10 Oct, 6.30pm; Lani and Lecia, Sat 1.30pm; and Moksha on Sun from 1.30pm
• At KB’s, Nomads Noosa, see Bevan Spiers Sun 12 Oct, 6-9pm and The Vibe on Wed 15 Oct, 8-11pm
• Jeff Blunt is at Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 11 Oct, noon-2pm and Free Like Me are on Sun, 1-3pm
• At Noosa Beach House, Hastings St this Fri 10 Oct see DJ Nato, 8.30-11.30pm; on Sun it’s Carl Wockner, 2.30-5.30pm; and on Wed 15 Oct, its Andrew Lawson, 6.30-8.30pm
• Sharon Brooks is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 12 Oct, 2.30-5.30pm
• Coolum Surf Club has a soloist in the bistro Fri 10 Oct from 6.30pm and Midnight Groove play from 9pm
• Rod Christensen Duo are free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 10 Oct, 5.30pm
• Tracey Coombes and Siryn are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 10 Oct, 8pm, $10; Steve Cummins and the Bar Studs are free on Sat 8pm; One Voice are free on Thurs 16 Oct, 7pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Willow, Fri 10 Oct, 9pm; DJ Wintex on Sat, 9pm; Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat on Sun 3.15pm; Noosa Songwriters Guild has live music on Thur 16 Oct, 6.30pm
• Melissa Isles is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 10 Oct
• Humidors are free at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 12 Oct, 3pm
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. Noosa River 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 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
Dancing double: Starry Nights Outdoor Movies screens its first double feature Eumundi Drive-in with Dirty Dancing (M) and Strictly Ballroom (PG), Fri 19 Sept, Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Rd, gates 5pm, movies from 6.30pm. Cars limited to 120, book tickets at ticketebo.com.au/starrynights or get there early – walk-ins welcome. $25 per car, $10 per person for walk-ins

Jerry’s Girls: Celebrate the music and lyrics of award-winning Broadway composer Jerry Herman with show-stoppers, ballads and comedy songs from Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Dear World, Mack and Mabel and La Cage aux Folles, Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, 19-21 Sept. Ph 5449 9343 or see noosaartstheatre.org.au. Tickets $35/$30/$25 (U17)

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (19-25 Sept)
• Asa Broomhall, Matt Stillert at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi this Fri 19 Sept, 6.30pm, $12
• Col Meredith Duo is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 21 Sept, 2.30-5.30pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ NixD, Fri 19 Sept, 9pm; The Master with DJ Nato and Kudos, Sat and Sun 8pm; CC The Cat, Sun 3pm; Noosa Songwriters Guild, Thurs 25 Sept, 6.30pm
• At KB’s, Nomads Noosa, see The Vibe this Sun 21 Sept, 6-9pm; and Benny-O on Wed 24 Sept, 8-11pm
• Disco Mania are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 19 Sept, 8pm, $20; Alan Jackson Tribute is free on Sat 8pm; Fabian is free on Thurs 25 Sept, 7pm
• Luiz Carlos is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 19 Sept, 5.30pm
• At Noosa Beach House, Hastings St this Fri 19 Sept see DJ Nato, 8.30-11.30pm; on Sun it’s Soul Temptation, 2.30-5.30pm; and on Wed 24 Sept, Andrew Lawson, 6.30-8.30pm
• Andrew Redford performs at Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi, Sat 20 Sept, noon-2pm; Jon Whitten on Sun, 1-3pm
• At Sunshine Beach Surf Club see The Vibe this Sun 21 Sept, 3pm
• Quinella Duo are at Cooroy RSL this Fri 19 Sept
• Zac Gunthorpe is at Dragon Bull Restaurant, Sunshine Beach on Sun 21 Sept, 6.30-9.30pm; Mark Moroney, Wed 24 Sept, 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 #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
Originals festival: The Originals Music Festival brings Ash Grunwald with Scotty Owen and Andy Strachan of The Living End, Sticky Fingers, Kingswood, Bonjah, OKA and more to the Noosa AFL Grounds, Weyba Rd, Noosaville this Sat 13 Sept, 11am-10.30pm for an all-ages event. See
originalsmusicfestival.com for tickets

Noosa Show: The annual Noosa Country Show at the Pomona Showgrounds, Noosa hinterland has live music, horse and cattle events, dogs, craft, fireworks and all the fun of the fair this Fri and Sat, 12 and 13 Sept. Angry Anderson headlines on Friday night, followed by Fireworks Spectacular. See rodeo action on Saturday night. This Fri is a public holiday in the Noosa Shire. 2-day Family Pass $45, 1-day Family Pass $35, single day entry $15/$10
ENTERTAINMENT
Jerry’s Girls: Celebrate the music and lyrics of award-winning Broadway composer Jerry Herman with show-stoppers, ballads and comedy songs from Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Dear World, Mack and Mabel and La Cage aux Folles, Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, 12, 14, 18-21 Sept. Book at the box office, ph 5449 9343 or at noosaartstheatre.org.au. Tickets $35/$30/$25 (U17)

Family Day: Kids will have a great creative day at the Noosa Regional Gallery Family Day this Sun 14 Sept, 11am-2pm. Free creative art activities for all ages – no bookings required

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (12-18 Sept)
• Zac Gunthorpe, Dragon Bull Restaurant, Sunshine Beach on Sun 14 Sept, 6.30-9.30pm
• At KB’s, Nomads Noosa, Benjy Pocock, Sun 14 Sept, 6-9pm; and Cory Carlyon on Wed 17 Sept, 8-11pm
• Rod Christensen Duo is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 12 Sept, 5.30pm; Taylor Moss performs on Sat 5.30pm
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St, Fri 12 Sept, DJ West, 8.30-11.30pm; Andrew Lawson, Sun, 2.30-5.30pm
• Raychel Stone at Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi, Sat 13 Sept, noon-2pm; Matt Stillert plays Sun, 1-3pm
• At Sunshine Beach Surf Club see Mo Swagger this Sun 14 Sept, 3pm
• Romeo’s Apprentice are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 12 Sept, 8pm, $10; While My Guitar Gently Weeps are free on Sat 8pm; The Vibe are free on Thurs 18 Sept, 7pm
• At Café Le Monde, DJ Massroom, Fri 12 Sept, 8pm; The Master, MC Kudos, Sat, 8.30pm; Barry Charles & the Deeper Beat, Sun, 3pm; Gian, Alan Kelly, Tom Braby, The Master, Thurs 18 Sept, 6.30pm
• Steve Graham is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 12 Sept
• Sharon Brooks is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 14 Sept, 2.30-5.30pm

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 #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

Jazz it up: The Noosa Jazz Festival kicks off this Thurs 4 Sept for 4 days of great jazz in Festival Village, Lions Park, Noosa Heads and at venues around town. On Thurs from 5pm, see Ingrid James, Nic Jeffries, Jan Preston and Australian Army Band Brisbane. Also coming up from 4-7 Sept are Vince Jones, Steve Clisby, Emma Pask, Grace Knight, Gallapagos Duck, picnic and croquet, river cruises, Legends Series, Tastings on Hastings and more.

Camping and music: The Gympie Music Muster has great music, food and camping through to Sun 31 Aug in Amamoor Creek State Forest Park, just 40mins from Noosa – catch the Muster bus from Noosa this weekend. See Kasey Chambers, Josh Pyke, Adam Harvey, Russell Morris, John Williamson, Sara Storer, Brian Cadd, Glen Shorrick, Lee Kernaghan and dozens more.

ENTERTAINMENT

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (29 Aug – 4 Sept)

• Michelle Brown is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 31 Aug, 2.30-5.30pm
• Todd Keightly plays at Noosa Heads Surf Club this Fri 29 Aug from 8.30pm and Sat from 2pm
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 30 Aug see Ayla, noon-2pm and Shotgun Shack on Sun, 1-3pm
• The Noosa Irish Session is at Halse Lodge, Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, this Tues 2 Sept, 7pm. Meals available, beer garden – book on 5447 3377
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Solarfreq, DJ NixD, Fri 29 Aug 8.30pm; DJ Nato, Massroom, Sat 8.30pm; Asher Chapman And the Barefoot Band, Sun 3pm
• See Barry Charles at Sunshine Beach Surf Club this Sun 31 Aug, 3pm
• Matt Stillert is at KB’s, Nomads Noosa, Sun 31 Aug, 6-9pm; Nathan Kaye is on Wed 3 Sept, 8-11pm
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ Nato this Fri 29 Aug, 8.30-11.30pm; and Soul Temptation on Sun 2.30-5.30pm
• Gian is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 29 Aug, 5.30pm
• Dragon Bull Bar and Restaurant, Sunshine Beach has Zac Gunthorpe this Fri 29 Aug 7.30pm, and Alan Kelly on Sun 7pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• Meridian are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 29 Aug, 8pm, $10; Elton John Tribute is free on Sat 8pm
• Rusty Dogs play at Cooroy RSL this Fri 29 Aug
• Noel Player is at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi this Fri 29 Aug, 6.30pm; TDuo and guests are on Sat 2pm; Gian is on Sun 2pm

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. Noosa River 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
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 every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS

Camping and music: The Gympie Music Muster kicks off on Thurs 28 Aug in Amamoor Creek State Forest Park, 40mins from Noosa, until Sun 31 Aug, with great music, food and camping. See Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, John Williamson, The McClymonts, Sara Storer and dozens more.

Variety Bash: The Victorian Variety Bash ends at the Noosa Tigers AFL grounds, Weyba Rd, Noosaville this Fri Aug 22, with 85 cars rolling into town from 2pm. Teams left Melbourne last week as they raise money for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs

ENTERTAINMENT

Cooroy Originals: Great live music this Sun 24 Aug at Cooroy Originals, Apex Park, cnr Maple and Marara Streets, noon-5pm with Asa Broomhall, Mick Lindsay and his band, Alan Kelly and Kimbal – free admission

Ed Kuepper in Eumundi: See Ed Kuepper on his Solo and By Request tour at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi this Sun 24 Aug, 2pm – tickets $34.70 through Oztix (Sat night show sold out). Alan Kelly performs at The Green Room this Fri 22 Aug, 6.30pm

Kooii: See mighty cultivators of world beat and song, Kooii, along with Juju Bom at historic Majestic Theatre in Pomona this Sat 23 Aug. Doors open 6pm, show from 7.30pm. Bar and meals available. Tickets $20 each at themajestictheatre.com.au

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (22-28 August)

• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St see DJ NixD and Dave McFarlane, Fri 22 Aug 8.30pm; DJ Massroom on Sat 8.30pm; Brodie Graham Quartet, Sun 3pm; and Noosa Songwriters Guild, Thurs 28 Aug 6.30pm with Tom Braby, Issac McGovern, Cameron Milford and Alan Kelly
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 23 Aug see Andrew Redford, noon-2pm and Jimmy Mac on Sun, 1-3pm
• The Vibe are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 24 Aug, 3pm
• Test for Echo are at KB’s, Nomads Noosa this Sun 24 Aug, 6-9pm; Alan Kelly Duo are on Wed 27 Aug, 8-11pm
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ West this Fri 22 Aug, 8.30-11.30pm; and Andrew Lawson on Sun 2.30-5.30pm
• Brazilian musician Luiz Carlos is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 22 Aug, 5.30pm
• Dragon Bull Bar and Restaurant, Sunshine Beach has Zane Javernig this Sat 23 Aug 6pm, and Poco Loco on Mon 6pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• Wayne Wiltshire is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 22 Aug
• Smokin’ Crawdads are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 22 Aug, 8pm, $10; Don’t Lock up your Granny Show is free on Sat 8pm; Sami is free on Thurs 28 Aug, 7pm
• 10 Hastings St Café has live music this Sun 24 Aug, 4-7pm

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. Noosa River and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dream boats, SunsetCruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hireboat. O Boat hire has the biggest and best range of party BBQ pontoons, frontrunners, runabout, jetskis and kayaks at 222 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. 54497513 www.oboathire.com
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 every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS

Drive-ins are back: The first Eumundi pop-up drive-in theatre is this Fri 15 Aug, Eumundi Markets Carpark, Napier Rd thanks to Starry Nights Outdoor Movies. See The Goonies, eat popcorn and wood-fired pizza. Gates open 5pm, movie 6.30pm. Only 100 car spaces available but walk-ins welcome. Entry by donation

ENTERTAINMENT

Bring on The Swing: Noosa Heads Jazz Club presents Scream, with ex-military band musicians, Sat 16 Aug, The J, 60 Noosa Dve, Noosa Heads, 7.30pm. Tickets $25, dancing, budget bar. Ph 5447 2229

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (15-21 August)

• Dragon Bull Bar & Restaurant, Sunshine Beach, Latin dancing and music with Poco Loco, Mon, 6pm; open mic night, Tues, 8pm; Ryan Toohey, Fri; Zane Javernig, Sat; Isaac McGovern, Sun – 6.30pm
• Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi, Sat 16 Aug, Matt Stillert, noon; Rachel Ritzau and Mal, Sun 1-3pm
• Plan B Jazz are at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 15 Aug, 5.30pm
• Benny-O is at KB’s, Nomads Noosa this Sun 17 Aug, 6-9pm; Spun are on Wed 20 Aug, 8-11pm
• Sexual Chocolate are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 17 August, 3pm
• Industry of Kool are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 15 Aug, 8pm, $10; The Vegas Legends Show, free on Sat 8pm; Kool Vibe, free on Thurs 21 Aug, 7pm
• 10 Hastings St Café has live music this Sun 10 Aug, 4-7pm
• Contraband play at Coolum Bowls Club this Fri 15 Aug, 7.30-11.30pm; and at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun, 2.30-5.30pm
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St, DJ Nato Fri 15 Aug, 8.30-11.30pm; Flamirique on Sun 2.30-5.30pm
• The Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi, live music Fri 15 Aug, 7pm; and Sat and Sun from 2pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Massroom, Fri 15 Aug 8.30pm; DJ Nato on Sat 8.30pm; Hummin feat Pete Hunt, Sun 3pm; and Noosa Songwriters Guild, Thurs 21 Aug 6.30pm with Zac Gunthorpe, Matt Stillert, Andrew Lawson
• Shotgun Shack are at Cooroy RSL this Fri 15 Aug

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 Fishing and 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. Noosa River 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
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 every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS

Classic cycling: Noosa Strade Bianche Cycling Festival this Sat and Sun 9-10 Aug is for anyone who loves vintage-retro or steel-frame bicycles, cycling history or a unique challenge! There’s a 33km Mini Fondo on Sat from 7am, and 133km Gran Fondo and 89km Medio Fondo on Sun from 7am – all leaving Noosa Marina, Tewantin for the Noosa hinterland. Also free entry to a Show & Shine Swap Meet at the Marina on Sat 11am-3pm with vintage bikes on display and stalls

Gravity sports: See some of Australia’s best in street and classic luge, downhill skateboarding, gravity bike and downhill inline skating at the Noosa ProAm this Sat and Sun 9-10 Aug, Gyndier Dve, Tewantin, 7am-4pm. Practice on Sat and Australian Title racing on Sun. Free for spectators

ENTERTAINMENT

Naked Magicians: The world’s boldest and cheekiest magic show, The Naked Magicians, strip away the top hats and capes at The J, Noosa Heads this Fri 8 Aug, 7.30pm – R rated, 18+. $48/$42 – ph 5329 6560 or see thej.com.au

Jewell in the club rooms: Former Richmond premiership play, coach and the club’s Hall of Fame inductee Tony Jewell is guest speaker at the Noosa Tigers AFL President’s Lunch this Sat 9 Aug in the club rooms, Weyba Rd, Noosaville, before the main game kick-off. Cost is $60 for lunch and beverages – $1000 cash door prize. Email peterthynne@bigpond.com

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (8-14 August)

• Great live music at Peregian Originals, next to Peregian Beach Surf Club, Sun Aug 10 from 1pm with Bootleg Rascal, The Royal Artillery, Timbah and Christian Patey
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 9 Aug see Liam Waller, noon-2pm
• Mick Lindsay is at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 10 August, 3pm
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ Nato this Fri 8 Aug, 8.30-11.30pm; and Andrew Lawson on Sun 2.30-5.30pm
• Rod Christensen Duo is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 8 Aug, 5.30pm
• Ryan Giles is at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi this Fri 8 Aug, 6.30pm; Agnes J Walker & Friends are on Sat 2pm; Pete Allan is on Sun 2pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ NixD, Fri 8 Aug 8.30pm; DJs Solafreq and Nato on Sat 8.30pm; Barry Charles & the Deeper Beat, Sun 3pm; and Noosa Songwriters Guild, Thurs 14 Aug 6.30pm with Sue Anne Stuart, Gian and Mark Moroney
• Sharon Brooks at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 10 Aug, 2.30-5.30pm
• Lease Vasey is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 8 Aug
• Brendan Pyke is at KB’s, Nomads Noosa this Sun 10 Aug, 6-9pm; Cory Carlyon is on Wed 13 Aug, 8-11pm
• Heatseeker is at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 8 Aug, 8pm, $10; Celtic Celebration are free on Sat 8pm; Annie Jeffs is free on Thurs 14 Aug, 7pm
• 10 Hastings St Café has live music this Sun 10 Aug, 4-7pm

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, SunsetCruise 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
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 every second Sunday morning, and the Cooroy Markets on Thursday morning

EVENTS

Conscious Life: Conscious, healthy, sustainable living at Conscious Life Festival, Sat and Sun 2-3 Aug, Peregian Beach College, Old Emu Mountain Rd, 9.30am-4pm with 100 exhibitors, practitioners, holistic and eco-friendly products. Also Kids Culture for families and children with free seminars, exhibitions and workshops. $10 per day/$15 weekend, U15 free

The Basement: Noosa’s newest music club, The Basement at Noosa Blue, premieres Thurs 7 Aug with the classy Robyn Brown Quintet. Book for dinner or enjoy show only ($15 pre-sold or $18 at the door). Doors from 6pm, show 7-10pm – book on 5447 5699 or see facebook.com/noosablue

ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy and Consomme: It’s 3 funny plays and a 3-course winter dinner at The Indee Theatre Eumundi’s Comedy and Consomme this Fri, Sat, Sun (1-3 August) – dinner and show $41, non-dining for Sunday matinee $18. Book on 5472 8200 or at eumundilivetheatre.com

Bongos for Congo: Ayla Scanlan, The Merrys, Chris Flaskas and Bri’s Trio play at a benefit concert at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Sun 3 Aug, noon-5pm. Bar and food available, prizes. Tickets $15 on the door or see facebook.com/congoconsideration

Control Freak: Confessions of a Control Freak with Belinda Raisin, Majestic Theatre Pomona this Sat 2 Aug, 7.30pm (doors, bar, food from 6pm). $27/$22 – see themajestictheatre.com.au or ph 5485 2330

Live music: Check out live music in Noosa this week (1-7 August)

• Kimball Imaz-Hirst plays live music at 10 Hastings St Café this Sun 3 Aug, 4-7pm
• Matt Stillert is at the Kamel Bar at Nomads Noosa, Sun 3 Aug, 5-8pm; and Cory Carlyon plays on Wed 6 Aug, 8-11pm
• Paul Kelly Tribute is at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 1 Aug, 8pm, $10; Swinging Martinis are free on Sat 8pm; Fabian is free on Thurs 7 Aug, 7pm
• Pete Townson is at the Green Room, Imperial Hotel, Eumundi this Fri 1 Aug, 6pm; Ebony Hamacek is on Sat 2pm; Hayden Hack is on Sun 2pm
• Plan B Jazz are at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 1 Aug, 5.30pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 2 Aug see Ayla, noon-3pm
• The Noosa Irish Session is at Halse Lodge, Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, Tues 5 Aug, 7pm. Meals available
• At Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, DJ Massroom, Fri 1 Aug and Sat, 8.30pm; West Texas Crude, Sun 3pm; live music with Noosa Songwriters Guild, Thurs 7 Aug, 6.30pm
• The Vibe are at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 3 Aug, 2.30-5.30pm
• Billy Guy is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 25 July
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ West this Fri 1 Aug, 8.30pm; Tall Guy With Glasses, Sun 2.30pm
• Rooftop Therapy are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 3 August, 3pm

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 Fishing and 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 NoosaRiver, from the river mouth near Hastings Street to the upper lakes past Tewantin. NoosaRiver and Canal Cruises, Cruising Restaurant, gondola, Noosa Dreamboats, SunsetCruise or drive yourself on a party pontoon or hire boat. O Boat hire has the biggest 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

Burlesque to ballet: The Noosa Long Weekend Festival continues with Prawnissimo Promenade at Sunshine Beach restaurants, Dame Joan Sutherland vocal comp, Queensland Ballet, burlesque Diabolique, Ali McGregor in Alchemy, free heritage walks, photo exhibition and more. The Festival Wrap Party at Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa this Sun 27 July is 4 hours of festival highlights for $25. Catch the free shuttle bus leaving The J car park every 15 minutes this Sun from 11.30am-4.30pm. See longweekend.com

King of the Mountain: The Wimmers King of the Mountain Festival in Pomona this Sun 27 July, 7am-5pm is a fun-filled event climaxing with the international mountain challenge where competitors run up Mount Cooroora. Events include Bush Poets Breakfast, family fun run, markets, tug of war, mountain dash, skate comp and jam, live music, buskers, amusement rides, side show alley and food court. Main race at 3pm. See kingofthemountain.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT

Comedy and Consomme: It’s 3 funny plays and a 3-course winter dinner at The Indee Theatre Eumundi’s Comedy and Consomme this Fri, Sat, Sun (25-27 July) – dinner and show $41, non-dining for Sunday matinee $18. Book on 5472 8200 or at eumundilivetheatre.com

Gypsy Romance: The Noosa Orchestra presents Gypsy Romance, Good Shepherd Church, Sun 27 July, 2.30pm. Tickets $20 adult, $15 conc, $5 student, free for children – at the door or phone 5442 5695

Kilbey at Eumundi: The voice of The Church Steve Kilbey, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Sat 26 July, with Shannon Sol Carroll – pre-sold tickets  $30 + BF at oztix.com.au or $33 from the venue. Ph 5442 8811

Live music: Check out more live music in Noosa this week (25-31 July)

• Jay Hoad is free at Noosa Surf Club, Hastings Street, this Sat 26 July, 8.30pm
• Liam Waller is at Shades Cafe and Wine Bar, Noosa Junction, Sat 26 July, 6.30pm
• The Humidors are at Sunshine Beach Surf Club Sun 27 July, 3pm
• Live music, Laguna Arcade, Aroma’s courtyard, Hastings St, Sun and Thurs, 5-8pm
• At Bohemian Bungalow, Eumundi on Sat 26 July see Andrew Redford, noon-3pm
• Dodgy Rog is at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 25 July, 5.30pm
• Cafe Le Monde in Hastingts St has Shannon Carroll, Solafrreq, Massroom, Fri 25 July 8.30pm; Mia Wray, DJ Massroom, Sat 8.30pm; Barleyshakes, Sun 3pm; Songwriters Guild with Tom Braby, Matt Stillert, Andrew Lawson, Thurs 31 July 6.30pm
• Michelle Brown is at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 27 July, 2.30-5.30pm
• Fabian is at Cooroy RSL this Fri 25 July
• Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has DJ West this Fri 25 July 8.30-11.30pm; Andrew Lawson on Sun 2.30-5.30pm and Dane Austin on Wed 30 July, 6.30-8.30pm
• Benny-o is at Kamel Bar at Nomads Noosa, in Noosa Junction this Sun 27 July, 5-8pm; Jay Hoad is on Wed 30 July, 8-11pm
• Live music at the Sunday session, 10 Hastings St Café, 4-7pm
• Contraband are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL Fri 25 July, 8pm; Roy Orbison and his Travelling Celebrities are on Sat 8pm; Michelle Brown is free on Thurs 31 July, 7pm

Cars and more cars: A convoy of Porsches descends on Gympie Tce, Noosaville, along the Noosa River foreshore this Fri 25 July for a Park and Display from 4.30pm. They’re taking part in the Noosa Hill Climb this Sat and Sun, 26-27 July, 8am-4pm, Gyndier Dve, Tewantin with thrills and spills for competitors and spectators. $10 per adult for both days, child U14 free when accompanied by an adult. See noosacarclub.com.au

Ferry cruise: See Noosa from the river on board the NoosaFerry 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 NoosaRiver, 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, front runners, 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