What’s On in Nelson
■ Comedy sketch show Femme Natale is performing at The Suter Gallery Theatre on February 28 and February 29, 7.30pm. The adult-only play has an entertaining take on parenting, and particularly motherhood. Tickets start at $24, available from www. ticketrocket.co.nz.
■ Social media sensation Simone Anderson is speaking about her inspirational journey to health at The Boathouse on February 27, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets $40 – including a drink on arrival and spot prizes – available at www.eventbrite.co.nz.
■ An exhibition of paintings by Jocelyn Ward of the Queens Gardens’ pond, Paintings of The Pond, is showing at the Shoe Shop, 275 Trafalgar St from February 27 until March 9.
■ The Isel Twilight Market is on at Stoke’s Isel Park every Thursday from 4.30pm to dark.
■ The Royal New Zealand Ballet is performing at the Nelson Theatre Royal during Tutus on Tour. Shows on March 1 and March 2, 6.30pm will showcase the dancers’ grace and skill. Tickets from $12 to $37, available from www. ticketrocket.co.nz.
■ NCMA’s artist in residence, Michael Tsalka, NCMA director James Donaldson and Juliet Ayre will perform one of Felix Mendelssohn’s most popular chamber works on March 5, 1pm to 1.45pm. Tickets $15 available at www. ticketrocket.co.nz.
■ Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall are performing a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heart-warming ballads and some well known classics such as Czardas and Sabre Dance. Their shows include Fairfield House, Nelson on March 8, 7.30pm and Mussel Inn, Onekaka, March 9 at 8pm. Tickets priced from $25 and available at www. eventfinda.co.nz.
■ New Zealand band Mundi is performing at DeVille Cafe and Bar on February 28, 8.30pm to 10.30pm. The musicians, described as Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti meeting Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, combine psychedelic rock with groove music. Tickets $23 from www.eventfinda.co.nz.
■ Marchfest 2020 is celebrating craft beer at the event held at Founders Heritage Park on March 14, noon till 9.30pm. Founders will host an afternoon of live bands, entertainment, family-friendly games and activities, a tasting bar and plenty of craft beer. Tickets $45 available from www. marchfest.com. Under-18s accompanied by an adult are free.
■ The Sanitarium Kiwi Kids TRYathlon is on March 8, 7am to 9am start at Tahunanui Sports Field. Entry is open for competitors aged between 6 and 15 of all sporting abilities. For more information visit www. tryathlon.co.nz.
■ Pangaea, a trio made up of musicians from India and New Zealand, is performing their new album at the NCMA on March 7, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Their music is a fusion of Indian and Western styles. Adults $30, children $15. Tickets available at www.ticketrocket.co.nz.
■ Julliard415, a chamber orchestra of young musicians from the world’s most distinguished music school, is performing at the NCMA on March 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced from $13 to $43 available at www. ticketrocket.co.nz.