WHAT'S ON

Sconetime Beerwah

Time: Thursday 10-11.30am

Where: Beerwah Community Hall, 29

Peachester Road

Feb 9

Info: Join local seniors in the Beerwah Community Hall to enjoy a scrumptious morning tea of freshly baked scones with Cuppa tea or Montville Coffee. Open to all, Scone Time is designed to reignite life into the wonderful old halls of the Sunshine Coast. The event is a wonderful opportunity for seniors, along with their

SCARS Trivia for the Animals

Time: Friday, from 5.30pm

Where: Sunshine Coast Function Centre at Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Maleny Players presents...

Feb 17

Info: The annual Sunshine Coast Animal Refuce’s Trivia for the Animals fundraiser is back, at a much bigger venue. There’ll be trivia, raffles, games and a silent auction, along with great food by the Caloundra RSL. All proceeds support cats and dogs at SCARS. Book your team of eight through eventbrite.com.au

Maleny Music Festival

Time: Friday 5pm - Saturday

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Feb 17-18

Info: After a three-year hiatus the Maleny Music Festival is returning with its first musical offering a ‘Summer Warm Up’ mini-festival. The program offers a Friday evening acoustic and family Bush Dance in the Bunya Pavilion. The Saturday program will commence at 11am and feature an impressive line-up of local Sunshine Coast talent as well as interstate headlining

Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo

Time: Friday 6pm

Where: Maleny Hotel

Feb 10

Info: Drag Queen Bingo is back at the Maleny Hotel. Head along for a fantastic night of BINGO to raise needed funds for the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS). Doors open at 6pm, balls drop at 7.30pm. Tickets are $35 online through trybooking. com or $39 at the door. 18+ event.

Mooloolah Night Markets

Time: Saturday 3-8pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall

Scottish Country Dancing

Time: Monday 7pm

Where: Maleny RSL Hall

Feb 13

Info: The Maleny Scottish Country Dancing group will recommence for 2023 on February 13 at 7pm in the RSL Hall. Dancing is in sets, similar to bush dancing and there is no need to bring a partner. Newcomers are always welcome, will be given plenty of guidance and our motto is Fun, Fitness and Fellowship. The first night is free, with $5 thereafter. Wear comfortable clothing, soft shoes and bring water. Contact Linda on 0429 654 033 or Helen on 0432 251 606.

Time: 2pm Sat Feb 18th and Sun 19th

Where: Maleny Playerhouse, Showgrounds.

Feb 18-19

Info: Maleny Players will present another Page to Stage production of six short plays. Page to Stage is an ensemble project featuring local writers, directors, and actors producing rehearsed readings of original short plays. A Q&A will be presented by Peter Lavery (President of Maleny Arts Council), in discussion with the writer and director of each play. Bookings at www.malenyplayers.org or directly at www.trybooking.com. Cash sales only at Maleny Art Direct. Adults $20.

Mapleton Hall Country Market

Time: Saturday 8am - 12pm

Where: Mapleton Hall, 31 Obi Obi Rd

Feb 25

Info: As part of the Glasshouse and Hinterland Market Trail we welcome you to join us. Pick up your sourdoughs, pestos, honey, jams, chutneys, a barista coffee, waffles with seasonal fruit, cream or icecream. Listen to live music then wander inside and outside the hall with plants, herbs, leather products, massage and so much more. See you there!

Feb 18

Info: After the success of last year’s very first event, Mooloolah Night Markets are back next Saturday, February 18 from 3-8pm. There’ll be plenty of stalls inside and outside, as well as food trucks and entertainment.

Lyn Bowtell Album Tour

Time: Saturday 7.30pm

Where: RSL Maleny Sub Branch, 1 Bunya Street

Info: Ten time golden guitar winner Lyn Bowtell is bringing her ARIA award winning country album, Wiser, on tour stopping in Maleny on Saturday February 18. The singer will be joined by special guests Kelly Cork and ‘Richo’ Richardson. Tickets available at www.lynbowtell.com

Feb 18

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

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Info: On the March 11, the Sunshine Coast branch of the Historical Motorcycle Club will hold their annual Swap Meet at the Maleny Showgrounds. Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country will descend on the Showgrounds for what will be the 29th Maleny Swap. Not only does the swap fund the running of our club, but the monies raised supports charities which include the Qld Cancer Council, Prostate Cancer and Bloomhill Cancer Care to name a few. Entry tickets $10, Stall tickets $10.

Paul Ballum-Cross Concert

Time: Sunday 2pm

Mar 26

Where: St George’s Anglican Church, Maleny Info: Come and enjoy this afternoon of classics and compositions executed with skill, sensitivity and joy. Paul, who has a Doctorate in Musicology, is a well-known and respected musician, composer, and teacher in the Brisbane community. His performance includes pieces by Mompou, Arregui, Sor and Tarrega. Tickets are available through trybooking from Feburary 1.