Twilight fair: There’s fireworks, carnival rides, yummy food, kids’ fun and more at the Sunshine Beach State School Twilight Fair this Fri 12 June, 2-8pm, Bicentennial Dve, Sunshine Beach. Free entry
Kitty cats: Big Kitty and The Scaredy Cats perform at the Noosa Jazz Club, The J, Noosa Heads, Sat 13 June, 7.30pm. Ticket $25 – ph 5447 2229. Budget bar, table seating, dancing
CUISINE
Gusto lunch: Bask on the deck and enjoy sweeping river views with the June lunch special at Gusto, Noosaville – Braised chicken dijonnaise, creamy mash, crispy pancetta and roast onions, $25 with a glass of quality wine, Mon-Sat. Book on 5449 7144
Flava Feast: Orient Nights is the theme for Noosa Junction’s Flava Feast on Wed 17 June with 3 courses, 3 restaurants, 1 night … the walking progressive dinner from 6.30pm takes you from Kimchi Korean Restaurant for entree, to Sushi Yah Man for a Japanese main and Jardin Japonesque for dessert – $50+BF. Book at junctionflava.com.au
Embassy pop up: 3 for $5 Chef’s Choice dumplings in the Lounge Bar at Embassy XO, Sunshine Beach for the Pop Up special this Thurs and Fri, 11 and 12 June, 3-6pm
ENTERTAINMENT
Hypnotist Downunder: Join hypnotist Wayne Donnelly in a show at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Sat 13 June, 8pm where you can star! Ticket $25. Ph 5447 1766
Live music: Check out great live music in Noosa from 12-18 June
The Dawn Chorus, Hemingway, A Little Province and Jarryd Puttergill are at Peregian Originals free outdoor concert this Sun 14 June, 1-5pm, next to Peregian Surf Club
James Blundell is at The J, Noosa Heads, Fri 12 June, 7.30pm, $45/$40. Ph 5329 6560 or see thej.com.au
Carl Wockner is at KB’s, Nomads Noosa, Sun 14 June, 6-9pm. Stealing Lincoln on Wed 17 June, 8-11pm
Bohemian Bungalow in Eumundi has Liam Waller this Sat 13 June, noon-2pm; and on Sun see Mark Cryle and Carmen Newman, 12.30-2.30pm
Luiz Carlos is free at Harbour Wine Bar, Noosa Marina, Tewantin Fri 12 June, 5.30pm
Noosa Beach House, Hastings St has The Vibe this Fri 12 June 8-11pm; Andrew Lawson on Sun 2.30-5.30pm; and Andrew Jolly on Wed 17 June 6.30-8.30pm
Café Le Monde has DJs this Fri and Sat from 8.30pm; see Matt Stillert on Sun from 3pm; and on Thur 18 June see Emily Brewis, Shae Jackson and Gian from 6.30pm
Sharon Brooks is free at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club on Sun 14 June, 2pm
See Barry Charles and the Deeper Beat at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, this Sun 14 June, 3-6pm
Late-night grooves Sat from 9pm at the Supper Club, Miss Moneypenny’s, Hastings St
Inexcess are at Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Fri 12 June, 8pm, $20; Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show with Montserrat is free on Sat, 8pm; and Perry O is free on Thurs 18 June, 7pm
At the Noosa Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads see James Sinclair from 8pm and LMNOP from 11pm this Fri 12 June; on Sat 9pm-late, James Sinclair, LMNOP, Not Brothers and DJs; on Sun see RG3 from 4pm
Live music at Shades Wine Bar, Noosa Junction on Wednesday and Saturday
Coolum Surf Club has live music this Fri 12 June
WHY NOT…
Hidden gems: Experience hidden gems with Con-X-ion’s new Sunshine Coast Discovery Tour. Visit the Eumundi Markets, a vibrant mecca of more than 600 unique stalls; The Ginger Factory, showcasing the story of ginger from paddock to plate with novelty shops and award-winning gardens; sit down to a scrumptious lunch at Sunshine Castle before being launched back to medieval times with a castle tour; then enjoy a refreshing beverage at Aussie World Pub, Australia’s most photographed with Australiana shopping village and fun for the whole family. The tour costs $95 per person, with pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. Book on 5477 0888 or see con-x-ion.com
Indo Pop: Indonesian Art from the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art opens at Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin, Fri 12 June with works from emerging artists, raising artistic, political and social issues from one of our closest neighbours. There’s a free family day this Sun 14 June, 11am-2pm with kids’ art activities. Exhibition open Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Relax and unwind: Book a pampering treatment at one of Noosa’s heavenly day spas or massage rooms – or have them come to you! Warm up with a Yoga or Pilates session in a dedicated Noosa studio, on the beach or even on a stand-up paddle board. Spoil yourself or a loved one this week. Phone the Visitor Information Centre on 1 3000 NOOSA or see visitnoosa.com.au/relax
Market offers: Unique shopping with more than 80 boutique shops, Eumundi Square, Fri 8.30am-2pm. Enjoy morning tea while watching the fashion parade at 11am and Friday-only specials (10-50% off) with metal artworks at Bower Bird, Parisian Road Clothing, button jewellery at Dolly Did It, or get coffee and cookie from the Square Barrister for $4.50
Market Characters: See photos of the Eumundi Markets’ Market Characters at a portrait exhibition by Alain Bouvier in the new Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre gallery, Memorial Dve, Eumundi, Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 10am-noon – they make it, bake it, sew it, grow it! Open to 24 July.
PopUp Art: The 2nd exhibition in the PopUp Art Series at Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple St, Cooroy, has new artwork, demonstrations and workshops, is open until 30 Aug, Tues-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-noon
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).
