1. ONE NIGHT ONLY

BARE: A contemporary Kiwi comedy by Toa Fraser. Friday July 29, Centrestage, 2 Matai St. Tickets on door. Adults $20, concession $15. Start 7pm

2. WINTER HIKING

The Taupo Tramping Club meets most Wednesdays and Thursdays for walks in the wilderness. Contact club captain Dave Martin (07) 377 3232.

3. HE’S BACK

Book release party for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Sunday July 31. The spell locking the boxes of Harry Potter books will be broken by a visiting magician at 11.01am sharp. Paper Plus Taupo, Heuheu St. All ages welcome and dress up encouraged.

4. QUIZ NIGHT

SPCA Friday Fundraising Quiz Night with Live Music: Friday July 29, Mulligans Pub, 15 Tongariro St, starts 6pm, free.

5. MIDDAY CONCERT

Midday concert with cellist Matthias Balzat. Friday August 4, St Andrew’s Anglican Church. Starts at 12 noon, adults $5, children free.