What’s on in Manawatū this weekend
Today
Prima Facie: One-woman play about a criminal defence barrister whose view of the legal system changes after she is sexually assaulted. Recommended for audiences 15+. Running until May 26 at Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North. Femme Fiction: A grass-roots, homegrown theatrical experience that explores the essence of femininity, directed by Rhian Firmin. 7pm, until May 11, at Globe Theatre, Palmerston North.
Tomorrow
Repairs: Live at Snails in Palmerston North, May 11, promoting latest album Disappointing Sequel, supported by Synthetic Children and The Fairlight Choir. The gig starts 8pm and tickets $10 at Under The Radar or at the door.
Bent Horseshoe: Presenting Andrew London and the Swing Voters at Hokowhitu Bowling Club, 7.30pm. $25 at the door.
Sunday
Free community music: Four artists and bands are playing free concerts in Manchester Square, Feilding, for Music Month. Show starts 11.30am with singer-songwriter Crissey Kerr, followed by Feilding Brass (12.30pm), covers band Still Undecided (1.45pm), and covers band Sparkle (3pm).
Upcoming
Film Society: Iranian road movie Hit The Road (2021) screening 6pm, May 15, at Event Cinemas. For information: nzfilmsociety.org.nz Oleksandr Gunchenko: A rare chance to hear classical double bass in a chamber music setting. Gunchenko appears with the Aroha String Quartet on May 15 at St Andrew’s (Pathways) Presbyterian Church, 338 Church St, from 7pm.
Greg Malcolm: Live at Snails in Palmerston North, May 18, showcasing his album Just Like Jim. The album is part homage to his grandfather from whom he inherited a 1950s Hofner archtop guitar and an expression of his interests in traditional rembetika and klezmer music. Doors open 8pm, $10 on the door.
Ongoing
Decade of Protest: Exhibition of news photography from the 1970s capturing civil protest, running until May 26 at Square Edge in Palmerston North.
Kieran Bulter: Exhibition of unique and captivating portraits at Snails exhibition space. Open each Wednesday between 10.30am-12.30pm, until May 29.
Feilding Farmers Market: Each Friday in Manchester Square, Feilding, from 8.30am to 1pm.
Pop Up Eats Levin: Every Wednesday at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō car park, 5pm to 8pm.
Jazz Cafe: Every Thursday at the new venue Aqaba, 186 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North, 6pm to 8pm.
Te Whare Pora – a sacred space: Works by artist Maungarongo (Ron) Te Kawa of Ngāti Porou (Aotearoa New Zealand) from the past three years, alongside three new quilts. At Te Manawa art gallery until July 21.
Boro – timeworn textiles of Japan: Significant collection of Japanese garments beautifully preserved using boro stitching and mending techniques. At Te Manawa art gallery until July 3.
We Come From the Earth: Exploring our relationship with the environment with works from the Te Manawa collection, featuring natural materials, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and weaving. Until August 18.
Manawatū Dancing Club: Social dance on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Senior Citizens’ Hall, 309 Main St, Palmerston North, 7.30pm to 11pm. Entry $10. Contact Adrienne: 027 245 8444.
Rose City Rock’n’Roll Revival Club:
Club night every Tuesday at the Kelvin Grove Community Centre, Kaimanawa St, Palmerston North, 7pm. New attendees welcome. Cost: $4 casual; $2 members.
Scottish country dancing: Fun and fitness, no partner or kilt required, beginners welcome; 7.30pm on Mondays at Manawatū Scottish Society Hall, Berryman's Lane, Palmerston North, or 7.30pm on Wednesdays at Whakarongo Hall. Contact Joy: 027 7762 397.
Preschool Playgroup: Mondays and Thursdays each week during school term at Pathways St David’s, corner Main and Alfred streets, opposite Memorial Park, Palmerston North, 9.30am to 11.30am.