1. KITES AND KIDS

Drop by to celebrate Matariki and make your very own manu aute to fly high in The Dowse Square. Saturday July 1 10am to 12pm at 45 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt.

2. FREE CONCERT

Enjoy the sounds of the Andrew London Trio on Sunday July 2 from 6pm. Days Bay Pavilion, Eastbourne. Free admission.

3. SOUND BITES

Expressions Whirinaki hosts a late night opening on the last Thursday of the month with fresh NZ music and all galleries, cafe and shop open until 9pm. June 29 from 7pm, 836 Fergusson Dr. Free admission

4. STAND UP

Upper Hutt’s Boileroom hosts comedians Nick Rado and Raybon Kan on July 8 and 9. Shows at 7pm both days. Tickets $25

5. BUBBLES AND BANGS

Come along to Upper Hutt City Library, 844 Fergusson Dr. and be introduced to the science of bubbles, July 4 from 3.30-4.30pm.