WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Welcome to a new year in the Manawatu¯ with a new list of events to tick off your list. As summer slowly makes it way towards us, check out what is going on in and around Palmerston North. Mark your calendars for the events below and check out all other events that are on at the Palmerston North City i-SITE in The Square.

Or see ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on for more information.

■ Head along to The Globe Theatre to see Andy Irvine at 7.30pm, January 29. His voice is only one of few of truly greats that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as “a tradition in himself”. Get your tickets from The Globe Theatre.

■ Come and celebrat the New Year of the Rat with an exciting Happy Chinese New Year concert at The Regent on Broadway at 6.30pm, January 29. With performances featuring thrilling acrobatics, magic, traditional Chinese music and dance, this will be a night you won't forget. A great celebration with colourful costumes and professional performers from China suitable for the whole family. Get your tickets from https://www.ticketrocket.co.nz/

Operatunity is back for the new year. Join in at Life Church on Featherston St, 11am, January 29. Famous items in this concert include; Imagine, Born Free, I Will Survive, We'll Gather Lilacs, You're the Top, Memory, Keep the Home Fires Burning and Downtown, plus the artists display even more talent with a Louis Armstrong impersonation, tap dancing, and so much more. Tickets can be purchased from the website, or if you prefer to talk over the phone call the office toll free on 0508 266 237.

Join in with Richie and Rosie at The Globe Theatre, 7.30pm, January 31. They blend traditional and contemporary sounds, outrageous punk banjo, powerful evocative fiddle with beautiful vocal harmonies. Get your tickets from The Globe Theatre.