What's on in Nelson: Your entertainment guide
Waitangi Day: Commemorations start with a pōwhiri at 9am on Whakatū Marae and led by Ngāti Koata and other iwi of Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui. It will be followed by traditional Māori art workshops on the marae displaying and sharing skills in raranga (weaving), whakairo (carving) and more. From 10am there will be a variety of stalls at the marae and in Founders Heritage Park selling traditional foods, refreshments, and arts & crafts.
Mishra: Mishra are a global folk collective with strong roots in UK folk, out of which they weave a tight web of intricate, Indianinfluenced original music that defies definition and has brought them awards recognition since their formation in 2017. Fairfield House, tomorrow. 7pm. $20. Honest Lawyer 5k Fun Run And Walk Series: This popular 5k Series returns for an 8-week run to Easter, starting on Monday, February 5. Registration from 5.15pm in The Honest Lawyer Garden. Early Runners & Walkers (over 30min) – 6pm start. Runners (under 30min) – 6.15pm start. Results and spot prizes at 7.15pm. All proceeds to good causes in Nelson Tasman. See Honest Lawyer website for details, including prices. Sharland Cycles 5k Fun Run & Walk Series: This series of 5k events for runners and walkers is organised by Waimea Harriers and based at Club Waimea in Richmond. Held on Wednesday evenings, the series restarts after a break on February 7 and runs until March 27. The safety briefing is at 6pm at Club Waimea, followed immediately by the Walkers start and then all Runners 10 minutes later. $3 entry (free for school kids and youth students).
Jazz on the Village Green: Pack your picnic basket, blanket and comfy chairs, and top it all off with sunscreen and a hat. Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or
simply looking for a relaxing afternoon, this series promises something for everyone. Founders Park, Sunday afternoons until the end of March; 1pm to 3pm.
Adam New Zealand International Chamber Music Festival: Every two years, our co-artistic drectors, Gillian Ansell and Helene Pohl of the New Zealand String Quartet, invite a selection of international and national musicians to gather for 10 days of shared excellence in performance and collaboration, resulting in a programme ranging from classical favourites to new commissions, as well as artist talks and masterclasses. At the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts until February 10. Baton Valley ride: Cyclists can explore a little-known part of the Tasman region when Baton House opens its doors in a fundraising event to help people living with chronic fatigue syndrome. Cyclists can make their own way to Baton House on the Great Taste Trail, and enjoy a three-course meal. Koha entry. February 10. Secure your spot at thebatonhouse.nz/events.
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy in Mapua:
Booze and Craic is bringing the laughs back to The
Playhouse with award-winning, worldtravelled hilarious comedians from the Emerald Isle and Bonnie Scotland. The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre, February 9, 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets $28.62 or $49.12 with a donation. R18.
Toss Woollaston Exhibition: Viewpoints - Tasman Bay and Kaiteriteri at Atkins Gallery, Founders Heritage Park from today until March 2. Gallery opening hours are Saturdays 10am to 4pm, Sundays 12noon to 4pm, and other times by appointment. Viami Mice: Join us for the best hair metal cover bands ever. The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre. Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm, today, $25 presale, $30 on door. All ages. Feasts on Fridays: Come down and enjoy your favourite street food from Nelson Tasman at Kirby Lane every Friday between 4.30pm and 8.30pm this summer. This is a family-friendly event so everyone is welcome! Running until March 15. Tākaka Open Mic Night: The Gypsy Pickers host and perform for the Open Mic Night at Roots Bar, Tākaka, every Thursday. This is a popular night with locals and travellers. Bring along your songs, instruments and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Starts 8.30pm. No cover charge.
Animal Antics: A hilarious exhibition curated from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Collection. Immerse yourself in a world of mischievous monkeys, clumsy cats, and photobombing fish, captured in their most comical moments. Nelson Provincial Museum, until May 5.
Summer movies al fresco: Outdoor cinema events are happening all over the region. Movies start at 8.30pm. $2 adult, $1 child. Upcoming movies: Coco, Victory Square, today, 7.30pm; Frozen Te Reo, Stoke Youth Skate Park, 7.30pm, tomorrow.
Food Truck Fridays: At Founders Park cafe until February 23, 4pm-8pm with an array of food, live music and free entry. Learning from Nature: Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature is a thoughtprovoking exhibition that delves into the world of birds, bones and bugs, showcasing natural history highlights from the Nelson Provincial Museum’s collection. Precious specimens on display range from majestic toroa (southern royal albatross) and snowy owls to the pūteketeke. Until May 5.
Fire & Earth: Nelson is a region rich in ceramic art, with a long history and a vibrant community of clay artists. Fire & Earth is a biennial exhibition that showcases the best of this creative scene, featuring works by selected and curated ceramicists from across the region. Suter Art Gallery, until March 10.
Katoitoi – Response: Golden Bay/Mohua artists were asked to respond to an artist that they have a strong preference for, or are akin to, and who has created an iconic/ famous/well-known work that represents or references Golden Bay/Mohua. Golden Bay Museum, until April 30.
Disruptive Order: A showcase of abstraction from The Suter's permanent collection. The fourth in a series of exhibitions looking at different themes and approaches to abstraction. until March 24. The Wairoa Bike Park: “The Gorge” is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Gorge is owned and operated by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club. Bookings are preferred via www.thegorge.nz
Motueka Sunday Market: In Decks Reserve car park, by the library – weekly, from 8am. Supporting local businesses for over 35 years. Fresh produce, small goods, artisan creations, arts and crafts. Every Sunday, motuekasundaymarket.co.nz.