What’s on in the region this weekend
TODAY Sol3 Mio
Michael Fowler Centre, 7pm, $85.75 Sol3 Mio will perform a repertoire of classics as well as debut some of their own new material.
The operatic pop vocal trio from Auckland comprises brothers Pene and Amitai Pati – both tenors – and their baritone cousin, Moses Mackay. The group fuses classical, opera, and pop music with a playful wit and frequent nods to their Samoan heritage. Tickets at ticketmaster
Unity in Adversity
Tapere Nui, Te Auaha, until Sunday, various times
Following four sold-out shows in January, Unity in Adversity is back for a second season. This showcase of internationally recognised New Zealand talent is a heartwarming and uplifting performance celebrating solidarity, resilience and community. Bookings teauahaevents.com
Books with Byte
Upper Hutt Central Library, 6pm, free
Celebrating author Cat Connor and the end of her Byte Series with cake, readings, games, supper and prize draws. The books follow FBI Special Agent Ellie Conway on her journey as a member of an elite team that functions on dark humour, close relationships and strong coffee.
Ed Ritchie and Megan Brady, in measures
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space (211 Left Bank, off Cuba St), until May 22, free
O¯ tepoti Dunedin-based artists Ed Ritchie and Megan Brady have produced a series of small-scale interventions of sound, subtle sculptural installations and replicated furnishings.
TOMORROW Coastal Blues
Lay
Coastlands Theatre at Te Raukura ki Ka¯piti, 6-10pm, $70
A high-octane celebration of New Zealand blues music headlined by Darren Watson with all the pump and grind of his explosive Wellington-based band. Also appearing are rising stars The Caramello’s and blueswoman
Karen Clarke. Tickets eventfinda
Children’s Author Talk
Schrodinger’s Books, 137 Jackson St, Petone, 2pm
An interactive event with Jacqui Maguire, whose book When The Wind Blew has been crafted to support children and their families in navigating the emotional rollercoaster of unexpected change. Magically combining storytelling with evidence-based strategies, Jacqui takes us on her heroine O´ rla’s journey.
The Martinborough Fair
Martinborough Town Square, 8am4pm
New Zealand-made goods in a
fantastic summer market that radiates out from the Town Square.
Cosplay Masterclass
Toi Whakaari Con Crunch 2021, BRACERS Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm, $250
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School invites cosplay creatives to come get their 2021 Armageddon costume or comic-inspired fantasy fashion ready with Con Crunch – a two-day cosplay construction masterclass with legendary Weta Workshop sculptor Sanit Klamchanuan.
SUNDAY Newtown Festival
Riddiford Street (and surrounding streets) in Newtown, from 9am The 25th Newtown Festival celebrates the vibrancy of Newtown and its diverse community. Newtown’s shops will be joined by local craftspeople and community groups to sell an enormous range of goods and delicious foods. There will also be
live music across 14 stages.
Trio Elan ´
Waikanae Memorial Hall, 2.30pm, door sales, $30-$40
Trio E´lan – violinist Donald Armstrong, pianist Sarah Watkins, saxophonist Simon Brew – are touring the country for Chamber Music New Zealand and will present a variety of colourful music from France, Algeria, New Zealand, United States and Argentina.
Gladstone Paddock Day
Gladstone Complex, 11am-3pm Come and enjoy a relaxed country market with activities, games, live music and food trucks at the Gladstone Complex, 10 minutes from Carterton.
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