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What's on: Robin Hood, Sunshine Coast Expo and comedy event for charity

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British singer-songwriter Emily Maguire has released six albums and toured Europe extensively with American legends Don McLean, Dr Hook and Eric Bibb. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist and composer, Emily is a contemporary folk artist whose songs have been used by Greenpeace and Hollywood. She has performed gigs in prisons and psychiatric hospitals and her voice has been heard in concert halls across the UK and Ireland — and now Australia.

When: Saturday 18 September, 7.30pm-9.30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny

Tickets: $30 via, bit.ly/3l2niF9 Phone: 0448 303 013

Laughing for Laundry Charity Event

This charity comedy night is to help raise funds for homelessness hero’s Orange Sky which provides a laundry and shower service for the homeless across the remote and regional parts of Australia. Here to crease you up in the name of ironing is: MC Anna Brenna, Ryan Anderson, Alicia DC, Nicole Garcia, a surprise guest from our mates at Funny Coast Comedy, and capping off the night, headliner Greg Sullivan.

When: Sunday, September 19, 5.30pm

Where: Sol Bar, Ocean Street, Maroochydore

Tickets: $28.05 via, bit.ly/3zU6oPa. Or call 07 5443 9550

Acting Up’s Robin Hood and Pied Piper

A musical rendition of The Pied Piper is the curtain-raiser as junior performers take you to their highly colourful, rat-infested town of Hamlin. This is followed by the full-length romantic drama, Robin Hood. Meet hero Robin, his lady Marion, the evil Sheriff and a host of other characters in the new version of the classic tale. There are sure to be plenty of laughs.

When: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 September, 11am-2pm and 6.30pm-9.30pm

Where: Nambour Lind Lane Theatre, 16 Mitchell St, Nambour

Tickets: Adults, $25. Kids, $15. Via, trybooking.com/events/landing/799553

Sunshine Coast Expo

Discover a world of adventure at the 2021 Sunshine Coast Expo. Browse and compare the very latest outdoor adventure vehicles, including caravans, camper trailers, boats, 4x4s, hybrids and more. Plus, there are dozens of complementary companies, including holiday and tourism bodies, 4×4 and vehicle accessories, camping equipment, insurance services, tools, gadgets and heaps more. There will be plenty to see and do across the whole weekend, with over 160 exhibiting companies on show, live entertainment, 4WD training demonstrations, fishing and casting techniques, camp oven cooking demonstrations and prizes to be won.

When: Friday 25 September to Sunday 26 September, 8.30am-4pm

Where: Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

Tickets: Single day pass, $15. Three day pass, $18, visit sunshinecoastexpo.com.au

Hinterland Farm to Fork Experience

Take a look behind the scenes of private farms to meet local producers, hear their stories and sample the amazing local produce of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Visiting a local coffee roaster, two local farms, with the final stop at Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant for four-course lunch featuring local produce. The perfect tour for foodies and beer fans.

When: Friday 24 September, 8.30am-4pm

Where: Pick up from Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Noosa (other locations on request)

Tickets: $200 via, bit.ly/3jQl9N7 Phone: 0438 823 377

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