What’s On in Nelson

■ The Quiet Dog Gallery, Wakatu Lane, Nelson is hosting the Pieces of a Dream exhibition by Ann Braunsteiner, Fleur Woods, Frith Wilkinson and Hannah Melville until November 16.

■ Atelier Gallery, 329 Trafalgar Square, Nelson is hosting the MAGENTA Studio 20th anniversary exhibition until November 17.

■ Former Fur Patrol frontwoman Julia Deans is performing a solo show at the NCMA tonight at 8pm. Tickets $40 at ticketdirect.co.nz.

■ Enjoy a night of live music at The Boathouse, Nelson featuring the best of local musical talent associated with Hummingbird Recording Studio, tonight at 7pm. Door sales $20, children under 15 free.

■ Lawrence Arabia presents his collection of pop songs at the NCMA on November 15 at 8pm.

■ Award-winning jazz musician Kevin Clark and Fran Barton are playing at The Boathouse on November 15 at 8pm; $20 on the door.

■ The NCMA End of Term Student Showcase Concert will be at the NCMA on November 17 at 2pm.

■ An International Poetry Tour featuring Omar Musa (Australia), Michael Pedersen (Scotland) and Dominic Hoey (New Zealand) will be at Nelson’s DeVille on November 13 at 8pm, and the Mussel Inn, Onekaka on November 14 at 7pm. R18; tickets from undertheradar.co.nz.

■ Drag Up Your Life! is coming to Nelson’s Theatre Royal on November 16 at 7.30pm, featuring some of Wellington’s most talented drag artists in a 90-minute lip sync extravaganza. Tickets from ticketdirect.co.nz.

■ A Latin Dance Social is being held at Nelson’s 623 In The City every second Wednesday of the month at 8.45pm. All Latin dance fans welcome; free entry.