7 THINGS TO DO THIS
Hawke’s Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. We list 7 of the best on offer this weekend.
1Worm Farm Workshop
A free public workshop to learn all about how worms can help you create nutritious fertiliser for your plants, from food scraps! The workshop details how to set up a worm farm, maintenance, troubleshooting, use of the castings and worm tea. Today, from 10am to noon, Environment Centre Hawke's Bay, 809 Karamu Rd, Hastings. All ages and free admission.
2Fellas & Fillies Winter Wonderland HB Hunt Raceday
Hawke's Bay Racing's Fellas & Fillies Winter Wonderland Party will be bright and delightful. Enjoy the Cheval Room in full swing with music, Hawke's Bay's best Jumps Raceday action, winter barbecue delights, a bestdressed competition, spot prizes and more. Today, from 11.30am to 6pm, Hastings Racecourse, 200 Prospect Rd, Hastings. R18 event. Early bird (limited) $50, standard $65.
3Saturday Night Sessions
An informal, relaxed event where the tables leave the main room to make room for dancing. There is a bar service for a range of Crab Farm wines, with beers and spirits also available. The gourmet snack menu operates throughout the event. The upstairs treehouse will be open for further seating in a comfy environment while listening to Soul Funkin What with Jharmony and Akina Vinyl Appreciation Society. Tonight, 6pm to 11.55pm, Crab Farm Winery, 511 Main North Rd, Bay View, Napier. R18 event. Pre-sales and door sales $10. Buy Tickets, ph 06 836 6678.
4Brahms — An Orchestral Concert
Conductor Jose Aparicio and pianist Jian Liu, with Hawke's Bay Orchestra, present an exciting programme at Iona College: Beethoven's Leonore Overture No 3; Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 54; Brahms' Symphony No 1 in C minor and Op 68. It took Brahms 21 years to write this first symphony. Wellington lecturer and concert pianist Jian Liu will perform Schumann's A Minor Piano Concerto. Tonight, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Iona College (Blyth Performing Arts Centre), 42 Lucknow Rd, Havelock North. All ages. General admission adult $39 and student $15; combo choral plus orchestral concert $75. Door sales only.
5Live At Lindisfarne
An evening of pipe-band entertainment from world-class and aspiring musicians, with guest Celtic dancers. Join Manawatu Scottish as they prepare for another assault on the World Pipe Band Championships in August and support the local City of Hastings Pipe Band as they prepare for their upcoming domestic competition season. Tonight, 7pm to 9pm, Lindisfarne College, 600 Pakowhai Rd, Hastings. All ages. Limited ticket sales at the door: adults $25, U16 $12.
6English National Opera On Screen: The Mikado
Set in an ever-so-English 1930s seaside hotel, ENO’s production of The Mikado is popular with audiences of all ages. It’s on at the MTG Century Theatre, Napier. Experience Gilbert and Sullivan’s irresistible combination of virtuosic wit, memorable melodies and hilarious antics. Starring Richard Stuart as Ko-Ko, Anthony Gregory as Nanki-Poo and Mary Bevan as Yum-Yum. Tomorrow, MTG Century Theatre, 9 Herschell St, Napier, from 2pm to 4.30pm. All ages. Adults $16, students/seniors/MTG Friends $14, children $11. Door sales only.
7Direct Sales Open Home Event
Head along to Lulu and Max Cafe as local direct-selling independent consultants line up their products. You can buy items, book parties and talk to the consultants about their business and joining their team. The event is free to attend. There will be three door prizes drawn on the day. The cafe will be open to buy drinks and snacks. Tomorrow, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Lulu and Max Cafe, 258 Havelock Rd, Akina, Hastings. All ages.