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John Welch, who loves spending time in his shed tinkering, is one of the gun “fixers” involved with Feilding Repair Cafe.
Out to beat the cold this weekend? Huddle together and enjoy the show.
Friday
We Will Rock You: Third time lucky, Act Three’s theatrical celebration of Queen’s biggest songs returns to The Regent on Broadway until August 19.
A Night For Lost Souls: Metal and rock at The Stomach in Palmerston North, featuring Flowers of Hades, Epidemic, ThunderFoot and Denial, from 8pm.
Promise & Promiscuity: Follow the fortunes of Miss Elspeth Slowtree, performed by Penny Ashton, at Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North. Running until August 13.
Calendar Girls: Comedy performed by Dannevirke Theatre Company, until August 12 at the Dannevirke Town Hall.
Saturday
Repair Cafe: The fixers will be out in force at the Caladonian Hall in Feilding from 10am to 12.30pm. Bring your broken items, chat and mend, and learn new skills.
The Underbellies: Live at Snails Artist Run Space in Palmerston North, supported by Nic Mason and Shadowcaster. From 7.4pm, all ages gig.
Know of a great upcoming public event or performance? Email editor@msl.co.nz
Upcoming
Palmerston North Film Society: The Gravedigger’s Wife, a Finland/Germany/France big-hearted drama, screens 6pm, August 16, at Event Cinemas. Contact pnfilmsociety@gmail.com
Communities Feeding Communities: Presentation by Anne Overton and Rev Sharon Ross Ensor, on ensuring better access to affordable, nourishing food, 7pm, August 16, at Pathways Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North.
Night Market at the Museum: A winter night market with plenty of whānau-friendly entertainment at Te Manawa, from 5pm to 8pm, August 18.
Orchid show: Manawatū Orchid Society’s 50th Annual Spring Show is at the Community Leisure Centre on Ferguson St, Palmerston North, over September 2 and 3, from 10am to 4pm Saturday, and 10am to 3pm Sunday. Plants for sale, free admission.
Ongoing
FemFoci 2023: Ulrike Ulsar’s quilting exhibition at Snails: Artist run spaces in Palmerston North for the month of August.
Feilding Farmers’ Market: From 8.30am at Manchester Square each Friday to 1pm.
Jazz Cafe: Every Thursday from 6pm-8pm, Viva Cafe and Bar, 21 Rangitīkei St.
Manawatū Dancing Club: Social dance on the fourth Saturday of each month. From 7.30pm to 11pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, 309 Main St, Palmerston North. $10 entry.
Armed combat training: 7pm, Friday nights at Hokowhitu Scout Hall, Palmerston North. Manawatū Iron Hides is a full-contact medieval armoured combat sports team whose fighters take part in national and international battles.
St Brigid’s Indoor Bowling Club: Every Tuesday night, 7.15pm at St John’s Hall, Camden St, Feilding. Contact Doreen, 021 158 1609.
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