What’s on in Nelson Tasman: Your entertainment guide
Dragon: The Kiwi rock veterans 50th anniversary tour will see them perform timeless hits like Rain, April Sun in Cuba, and Are You Old Enough. They are supported by fellow Kiwi music legends Hello Sailor with classics such as Blue Lady, Gutter Black, and Lyin’ In The Sand. Trafalgar Centre, Saturday, tonight, 8pm, tickets from $69.90.
Co-operative Living: Join Zola Rose from Common Ground at the Cooperative Living Event where enthusiasts of sustainable living from the top of the south can meet and connect. Riverside Community Cultural Centre, Lower Moutere, today, 4pm, $8-$32 .
Nelson Repair Cafe: A monthly event helping you to repair your items, save resources and build community – brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum. Re-Store, Tāhunanui, today, 10am-1pm.
A Taste of Opera: The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts needs to raise $250,000 this year for operating costs. Enjoy the musical delights of Verdi, Gershwin, Berlin and more performed by the talented Jason Balla and Allison Cormack.You can help by attending a fundraising evening for a little opera, a little cabaret and a lot of fun. Tonight, 7pm.
The Lion King JR: Nelson Youth Theatre’s school holiday production of the Lion King, featuring 150 local kids, Theatre Royal, until April 14-20, 2pm (6pm on Saturday), adults $29, under-19 $19.
Lost in the Jungle: Soulful and smooth tones of the finest liquid-funk and jungle drum and bass. DJ King B, Miss Implicit and Will GT. East St, tonight, from 9pm, $15.
Kilombo Party: DJ Green Chilli will be spinning the hottest urban style tracks from Jamaica, Africa, Central and South America, alongside some unmissable worldwide RnB/pop tunes with extra spice. The Waka, tonight, from 11pm, $5.
Art in the Park: A family-friendly afternoon promises a blend of art, nature, and fun, featuring a range of creative art stations where you can unleash your artistic skills and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings. Washbourn Gardens, Richmond, tomorrow, 12pm-2pm.
Rural Resilience Expo: A community event to better inform, educate and encourage self-sufficiency amongst Wakefield and wider communities in the event of a disaster. Higgins Heritage Park, tomorrow, 10am-4pm.
18 Eden Avenue: An uplifting and funny
New Zealand musical examining the impact that the arrival of a handsome young boarder has on three generations of women living in the same historic house. Red Door Theatre, tonight, 7.30pm, $25.
Waimea Harriers: Welcomes all abilities for running and walking at Rabbit Island, today for the 2nd Wallace Shield event. 1.45pm registration. See waimeaharriers.nz Queries 027 673 1145.
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.
Funk Fridays: After work shenanigans with host Dj KIng B at Nelson's freshest venue, Kismet, from 8pm.
NBS Live Lounge: Free music at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts on Fridays during the winter months. A different band each week. Bar open from 4.30pm, live music from 5pm.
Tākaka OpenMicNight:
The Gypsy Pickers host and perform for the Open Mic Night at Roots Bar, Tākaka, every Thursday.
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.
TeHītoriAotūroa: Learning from Nature:
A thought-provoking 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 New Zealand’s newest celebrity, the pūteketeke. Until May 5.
Katoitoi– Response: Golden Bay/Mohua artists were asked to respond to an artist they have a strong preference for, or are akin to, and who has created a well-known work that represents or references Golden Bay/Mohua. Until April 30 at the Golden Bay Museum.
Inakord World Music Choir: Inakord, an “open access” community world music choir, was established more than 20 years ago to fulfil a desire in the Motueka area for people to gather and sing together regularly. No auditions are required – just a love of singing for fun and friendship. Mondays, 7pm. Cost: $4 a session.
The Wairoa Bike Park: The Gorge, owned and operated by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club, is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings are preferred.
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Motueka Sunday Market: Supporting local businesses for over 35 years. Fresh produce, small goods, artisan creations, arts and crafts. Every Sunday from 8am at the Decks Reserve car park, by the library. Visit: motuekasundaymarket.co.nz.
St Arnaud and Tapawera areas
The Nelson Market: Grab your friends and family and head down to this local institution. Every Saturday at Montgomery Square, in the heart of Nelson city.
Nelson Farmers Market: Fresh, local and seasonal produce, food stalls and gourmet food items from all over the top of the south can be purchased. Every Wednesday between 8am and 1.30pm, rain or shine. Halifax St beside the Elma Turner Library.
TākakaVillage Market: Every Saturday, 9am to 1.30pm, at the Tākaka Library car park. when we did our scheduled maintenance during March and April at the Kikiwa substation.