What's on in Nelson Tasman: Your entertainment guide
Marchfest: The craft beer and music festival returns to Founders Heritage Park for its 16th year, celebrating up to 15 beers specially brewed for the event from the region and beyond and with a lineup of musicians featuring Christchurch favourites the Eastern, electro-pop siblings Brother Sister and DJ duo Sweet Mix Kids. Tomorrow, from 1p-m, tickets $45.
Go Giants: The Nelson Giants fell one point short last weekend, but aim to put their first win on the scoreboard when they take on the Wellington Saints at the Trafalgar Centre tomorrow from 4pm. A Rapid League match will tip off at 3pm.
Positive Ageing Expo: More than 70 stalls, including activities and information from community organisations and health services. This year the event's theme is “prepare for a great retirement”, Headingly Centre, Richmond, tomorrow, 10am-2pm. Steam Up: The Higgins Heritage Park in Wakefield is holding an open day displaying a huge range of vintage machinery on Sunday, April 7, 10am-3pm, adults $5. Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Open Day: Nelson's Big Green Day Out, a family-friendly event celebrating the rich biodiversity of Aotearoa's native flora and fauna. Sunday, April 7, 10am-4pm. Willow Bank Heritage Village: Open day at the Edwardian-style heritage village and living museum, 79 Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, with 20-plus shops to explore. Sunday, April 7, 10am-3pm, adults $7, children $3.
Rich and the Poor Boys: Returning to The Boathouse for an evening of electric, rocking blues. Friday, April 5, 8pm, tickets $20 on door.
Big Bike Film Night: Sharing the best cycling short films from around the world. State Cinemas, tomorrow, 5.50pm and 8.35pm.
Gaza documentary: Join us for a Palestinian supper and Gaza Fights for Freedom documentary that tells the story of Gaza past and present, featuring rare archival footage. It is centered on the 20182019 Palestinian resistance protests against the occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel. Victory Community Centre, Sunday, April 7, 6pm, $10 or koha.
Waimea Harriers: Welcomes all abilities for running and walking to join us at Rabbit Island on tomorrow for winter opening day and the first Wallace Shield race. 1.45pm registration. See waimeaharriers.nz Queries: 027 673 1145
Big band and song at Māpua: Māpua Community Choir has teamed up with the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band to host a special evening of jazz tunes and songs of the 20th century. Māpua Community Hall on Friday 12 April at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Jared’s Fruit and Veg, Tasman General Store and at Eventbrite. Limited door sales will be available.
Tuku 24 Whakatū: Six weeks of events to share (tuku) Nelson's unique stories of people and place with Tuku 24 Whakatū. Running until May 4, it’s the biggest Tuku festival yet with over 100 events.. Visit the Tuku Whakatū website to download the full programme of events and check out the event calendar.
Quiet Dog Gallery: James Robinson + Jane Tan’s exhibition, Majic Defends Itself, until April 13.
Funk Fridays: After work shenanigans with host Dj KIng B at Nelson's freshest venue, Kismet, from 8pm.
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 photo-bombing fish, captured in their most comical moments. Until May 5 at the Nelson Provincial Museum.
Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature: A thought-provoking exhibition showcasing natural history highlights from the Nelson Provincial Museum’s collection. Until May 5.