What’s on in Taranaki over the week
A list of some of the events on around Taranaki over the next week.
Lions Book Fair
Bell Block Rugby Sports & Community Club Rooms, today and tomorrow, 9am-6pm
Bell Block & Districts Lions Club is holding its annual book fair at the Bell Block
Rugby Sports & Community Club Rooms at Hickford Park on Smeaton Rd. Eftpos available. Twenty-plus categories of books, all reasonably priced. All proceeds go to local charity organisations.
Curator Floor Talk with Francis Mcwhannell
Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford, today, 6pm A special opportunity to hear about our current exhibition Gathered Voices and the history of the Fletcher Trust Collection. Come along for a free event, have a glass of wine, and listen to one of Aotearoa's great art practitioners in Taranaki's best public regional art gallery.
Waitara Night Markets
Owae Marae, North St, today, 5-9pm
The final market for the 2023-24 summer season. Come join this Neighbours Aotearoathemed event where locals and wider community members are encouraged to attend a relaxed evening of delicious kai, ice creams, live music on the Aatea, kidzone activities and a youthzone, plus much more. Ko Tamawāhine will be open for market attendees to sit down and dine, along with the opportunity to meet the mahau restoration team. All welcome.
Matchbox Twenty with Goo Goo Dolls
Bowl of Brooklands, tomorrow, gates open 6pm
The countdown is on – get ready for some bangers and some new tunes, because Matchbox Twenty and Goo Dolls are coming to the Bowl of Brooklands tomorrow. Recently added to the lineup is opening act Pickle Darling. Last remaining tickets available at premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/ show.aspx?sh=matchbox24&v=nbb
Andrew London and the Swing Voters
Plymouth International Hotel, Sunday, March 3, doors open 3.45pm
Taranaki Jazz Club presents Andrew London and the Swing Voters, a highly experienced Wellington group playing jazz, blues and western swing standards, and a few originals.
Doors open at 3.45pm for a 4.30pm start (no table bookings). Cash and eftpos at the door; entry prices on the TJC Facebook page. The venue offers a spectacular cabaret setting with a bar and dancefloor.
Inconversation with Sir Richard Faull
Novotel, Thursday, March 7, 6.30pm
Taranaki locals are invited to join worldfamous, Waitara-born distinguished professor Sir Richard Faull at a free event as he unveils the “inchstones” – adding up to neurological research milestones – that have paved his remarkable career.
Hear about encouraging advances in brain science, learn about neurological health, and stay for a cuppa and a chat after the event. To secure your spot for an evening of inspiration, wisdom, and unforgettable stories from this living legend of neuroscience, go to neurological.org.nz/get-involved/ events/2024/mar/in-conversation-with-sirrichard-faull
Board Games@bell Block
Northpoint Church Hall, Mangati Rd, Thursday, March 7, 7-9pm
An evening of fun playing modern board games. Suitable for all the family. Free entry, plus hot drinks and a snack provided. Everyone is welcome. Good company, assorted board games and lots of laughs supplied.