What’s on in the Nelson Tasman region
Multicultural Festival 2024:
The most vibrant and inclusive event of the year. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Founders Heritage Park, this year’s celebration promises to be an unforgettable day of joy, diversity, and unity. From 11am-4pm, gold coin entry.
Nelson Fringe Festival:
An eclectic array of local, national and international artists bring their talents to the festival, which began last week, with 48 shows over 10 days, including local, national and international acts, from comedy, to circus, to theatre. Each show is about an hour, which means keen festival goers could attend three in an evening. With a three-tiered price structure, tickets start at $16, meaning audiences have nothing to lose by taking a punt on something unknown. Full lineup and ticket details at https://nelsonfringe.co.nz/
Doggy Day Out:
Bring your beloved canine companions for a swim or splash on Saturday, March 23, 9am to 10.30am at Nayland Pool. Gold coin donation entry (or more, if you can spare) for Second Chance Tasman to help dogs in need across the region.
Seals to Eels:
Calling all 50cc scooter riders, we have a fundraising ride not for the faint hearted; this ride will take courage, stamina, and a Nifty Wee 50. The event started in 2021 with a handfull of misfits dressed in suits and capes with 19 founding riders. Not everyone
made it back but there was a lot of fun on the way. This year we have riders for far and wider coming from the North Island down South to join us for a great day out. Join us tomorrow, March 23, leaving from Tāhunanui playground car park at 8.30am. To register, please visit sealstoeels.nz
White Ferns v England - T20:
International Cricket returns to Saxton Oval when the White Ferns take on England in two T20 matches. Today at 1pm and Sunday at 1pm. Adult: $15; Junior (4 -14 years), $5; Family (2 Adults and 2 Juniors), $35.
Nelson City Brass:
NBS Nelson City Brass presents two free outdoor concerts on one day to mark the end of summer tomorrow. Come along for a one-hour programme of contemporary and classic brass music, 11am at the top of Trafalgar St or 2pm at Washbourn Gardens in Richmond (both weather permitting). Donations gratefully accepted.
Paint and Wine Night - Matisse Landscape:
The concept is simple – take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece. Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Nelson! No previous painting experience necessary. March 27, 6pm-8pm, Eddyline Brewery, $49.
Resourceful Craft Workshops in Nelson:
A programme of craft workshops teaching resourceful skills for the wellbeing of people and planet. From wreath making to spoon carving, felt slippers to brush making, there’s so much to learn in our Whakatū Nelson programme. Tomorrow and Sunday, 9am to 5pm, Fairfield House (prices vary based on workshop).