THE LOWDOWN

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THEATRE, Porirua Little Theatre presents Disco Inferno, 4 Lydney Pl, Porirua CBD. The musical, a celebration of hits from the 70s, is set in a night club. The audience will be patrons of the nightclub. Until December 1. BYO including glasses. Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz. Saturday, December 1

CAROLS BY THE BEACH, at Plimmerton School grounds, entertainment, food, attractions for the kids, 3.30pm to 8.30pm.

TAWA CHRISTMAS PARADE, parade route is from Oxford St on to Main Rd through town shopping centre, on to Surrey St. Begins at 2pm, ends about 2.45pm. Organisations, groups who want to be involved, phone Ken Coad on 232 2475.

ART SHOW, Tawa Community Centre, 5 Cambridge St, 9am-3pm, display of works by Tawa College Adult Education students. Art is for sale. Wednesday, December 5

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, The Mariner, Whitehouse Rd, Titahi Bay. Women’s Christmas shopping evening, with locally made gifts, spot prizes, nibbles and more. Just $2 entry. Doors open 7pm. All women welcome. Info: Naomi 236 0559. Saturday, December 8 CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK, Carols, dance, music and fireworks at Elsdon Park, 8pm. National and local talent, including the Funky Monkeys.