What’s on in SC this weekend?
ONGOING
Robert Ireland Exhibition: At the York St Gallery, Timaru, until October 31.
The Three Rs: Exhibition at the South Canterbury Museum on Perth St. The history of education in South Canterbury. Runs until November 24.
Waimate Art Society: Annual exhibition at Waimate Art Society Rooms on the corner of Shearman St and High St. Entry $2. Ends Monday.
TODAY
Livewire: 8.30pm at the Sail & Anchor Bar & Cafe on Sophia St, Timaru. The band Livewire, featuring Timaru’s Abigail Austin, will play.
TOMORROW
Stamp fair: 10am-2pm at the Red Cross Hall on Bank St, Timaru. The Philatelic Society’s biennial fair for buying and selling stamps. Fundraiser for the Basilica restoration.
Halloween Trick or Treat: Noon-4pm at Caroline Bay, Timaru. A family fun day with carnival rides, bumper boats, spot prizes, and more. Net proceeds benefit Plunket. Tickets are $20 for a family or $6 per person and available through www.eventbrite.co.nz
Halloween gigs: 8pm at the Factory Bar & Nightclub on Stafford St, Timaru. The bands Scizerac, Lebowski, SWARF, Fall of Man, and Descendant of Darwin. Dress-up is the night theme. Free entry until 9pm, when it becomes $5.
Winchester Rodeo: 8.30am at Winchester showgrounds.
TOMORROW and SUNDAY
Waimate 50: 9am today, 8am on Sunday through the streets of Waimate. Base admission is $35 on Saturday, $25 on Sunday, and $50 for a weekend pass for adults. Free for under 12s with an adult.
TOMORROW, SUNDAY, and MONDAY
Waimate Museum Bookarama: 10am-4pm each day at Waimate Museum on Shearman St, until October 31.
Alpine Energy Art Awards and South Canterbury Art Society Annual Exhibition: Exhibition at the Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Rd.
SUNDAY and MONDAY
Steam & Craft Fair: 10.30am4pm at the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway.
MONDAY
Play six get a golf fix: 5.15-7.30pm at the Timaru Golf Club. An opportunity to try out golf. Entry is $10.