What’s on this weekend
TODAY
Geraldine Christmas Parade: 6.30-8pm at the Geraldine Domain on Hislop St. Starts at the corner of Hislop and Talbot streets. Santa’s lolly scramble follows the parade.
TODAY and TOMORROW
Motherhood the Musical: 7.30pm both nights at the Playhouse on Church St. The South Canterbury Drama League presents a Sue Fabisch play set around a baby shower with four friends. Pizza and icecream provided. Tickets are $40 and available through the iTicket website.
TODAY, TOMORROW and SUNDAY
Timaru Festival of Roses: At various locations around Caroline, as well as a garden party 10am-4pm at Jakar Gardens on Hedley Rd. Visit www. festivalofroses.co.nz for a list of events.
TOMORROW
Waimate Community Market: 9amnoon at Seddon Square on Queen St. Fresh produce, flowers, plants, food, jewellery, clothing, and more.
Timaru Artisan Farmers’ Market: 9am-12.30pm near the Speights Ale House/I-Site on George St. Great range of fresh produce and artisan crafts.
Saturday Live: 10am-noon in the Timaru CBD at Strathallan Corner. Live music, dress-up characters, classic car displays, children’s activities, and more.
Justice of the Peace: 10am-noon at the Timaru District Library on Sophia St. JPs available for the certifying and witnessing of documents. Call Justice Crawford on 03 686 1717 for more information.
Temuka Market: 10am-2pm in the Temuka town square on King St. Alpaca products, arts and crafts, coffee, and more.
Waimate Christmas Parade: 11am1pm at Seddon Square on Queen St. Fantasy-themed floats start at the corner of Cameron and Wall streets and head through town towards the square, where there will be Santa, activities, and entertainment.
SUNDAY
Timaru Santa Parade: 1.30pm at Caroline Bay. Santa leads floats along Stafford St, down Loop Rd, and onto Caroline Bay where spectators can browse the Festival of Roses market and enjoy Caroline Bay Association rides.
ONGOING
In Reflection: Noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Rd. Exhibition of photographic portraits taken by South Canterbury residents during lockdown. Runs until Sunday.
In Visible: Noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Rd. Exhibition by Timaru photographer Brian High. Runs until Sunday.
In a Strange Land: 11am-3pm Saturday, or by appointment, at the York St Gallery of Fine Art. Work made from cast lead crystal, bronze, resin, ceramic, black basalt, and alabaster started by Timaru artist Debbie Templeton-Page during lockdown. Message 027 634 7353 or email info@yorkstreetgallery.com to arrange a viewing. Runs until January 14, 2021.
Clarity and Beauty in a Mad World: 11am-3.30pm each day at the McAtamney Gallery and Design Store on Talbot St, Geraldine. An exhibition by Kimbell artist Susanna Izard.
Whakamana O Te Tamariki: 1-4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday at the South Canterbury Museum on Perth St. An exhibition celebrating 75 years of South Canterbury Kindergartens.