Music festival: The Big Pineapple Music Festival this Sat 30 May, 11am-11pm has John Butler Trio, The Jezabels, Violent Soho, Jebediah, Thundamentals, Dallas Frasca, Dune Rats and plenty more, Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye, 30 mins from Noosa, 18+ only.

Fun fair: Rides, fireworks, entertainment and more are at the Family Fun Fair, St Andrew’s Anglican College, Peregian Springs Dve, Peregian Springs this Sat 30 May, 11am-6pm CUISINEPaella Sunday: Sunday Seafood Paella at Sirocco, Noosaville this Sun 31 May serves up Cone Bay barramundi, Hervey Bay scallops, cuttlefish, Mooloolaba prawns, green lip mussels, chicken and chorizo, with a glass of sangria for 2 – all for $64.50. For lunch from noon and dinner from 5.30pm. Ph 5455 6688

Foodie fun: Foodies visiting Eumundi Markets will love Market Chef free cooking demonstrations, Wed 10-11am with chef Shane Bailey from Noosa Boathouse on Wed 3 June. Great recipes at eumundimarkets.com.au

ENTERTAINMENTPeregian Pictures: Jumanji screens at Peregian Pictures with Starry Nights Outdoor Movies under the stars this Sat 30 May, 6.30pm, in the park next to Peregian Surf Club

Job’s Right: Great comedy theatre with Job’s Right – The Second Coat at The J, Noosa Heads this Wed 3, Thurs 4 and Sat 6 June, 7.30pm. $40/$35. Ph 5329 6560 or see thej.com.au

Comedy night: Comedian George Smilovici is at Tewantin Noosa RSL, Sat 30 May, 8pm, $20. Ph 5447 1766

Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 29 May-4 June
Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi has Bek-Jean Stewart this Sat 30 May, noon-2pm; and on Sun see Mo Swagger, 12.30-2.30pm
Bevan Spiers is free at KB’s at Nomads Noosa on Sun 31 May, 6-9pm, and see Cory Carlyon on Wed 3 June, 8-11pm
At the Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads see James Sinclair and LMNOP this Fri 29 May, 9pm; on Sat, see Benny, James Sinclair, Funckt, Traita, LMNOP from 9pm; on Sun see RG3 from 4pm
Dodgy Rog is free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 29 May, 5.30pm
The Cocker Experience is at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Fri 29 May, 8pm, $10; Trilogy are free on Sat, 8pm; and Janice J is free on Thurs 28 May, 7pm
Café Le Monde has DJs this Fri, Sat and Sun; Shannon Sol Carroll on Sun 31 May, 3pm; and live music on Thurs 4 June, 6.30pm
Ryan Giles is free at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 31 May, 2pm
At Crawdaddy’s, upstairs Bay Village, Hastings St see Band of Frequencies and The Tea Society, this Fri 29 May, 9pm, $10
Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday
Coolum Surf Club has live music this Fri 29 May
Red on Thomas has live music every Thurs 6-9pm and Sun 3.30-6.30pm
See Sexual Chocolate on the deck at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, this Sun 31 May, 3-6pm
Late-night grooves Sat from 9pm at the Supper Club, Miss Moneypenny’s, Hastings St
Carl Wockner is at Noosa Beach House Bar, Hastings St on Fri 29 May, 8-11pm; The Vibe are on Sun 31 May, 2.30-5.30pm; Flamarique are on Wed 3 June, 6.30-8.30pm
WHY NOT…
Bike On: See Noosa by bike with a great May special from Bike On – hire 1 bike for a full day and get a 2nd bike half-price. They have family, kids, mountain bikes and road rides. Also MTB tours in and around Noosa. Ph 5474 3322 and quote ‘Noosa Alive’

SUP afternoon: Join the stand-up paddle fun with Adventure Sports Kite Surf in a group paddle from behind the AFL grounds in Noosaville, through Weyba Creek and on to Lions Park, Noosa Heads, this Sun 31 May, 3pm. Stay for a drink or meal at Halse Lodge fterwards. Ph 5455 6677 for info or to hire a board for the event

Tiger talk: One of Richmond AFL club’s greats, Michael Roach, is guest speaker at Noosa Tigers President’s lunch this Sat 30 May. $60 for lunch and beverages before the game. Contact tony@hotellaguna.com.au

Marina in May: Hop on the Noosa Ferry from Hastings St and Noosaville, buy an all-day pass and head to Noosa Marina. The River Deck and Rump House restaurants have superb river views and meals, Café Vin Cino is open from breakfast and Harbour Wine Bar has coffees and drinks all day. See Hearts and Minds Art’s new gallery, or walk to Noosa Regional Gallery. Check out Marina Markets on a Sunday morning

For more about what to do in Noosa, call into the Noosa Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street or Noosa Marina in Tewantin. Phone +61 7 5430 5000 or 1 3000 NOOSA (1 3000 66672).