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Disco fever: Polish your gold medallion, get your flares on and head to the Boathouse on Friday, August 11 for a night of disco, best dressed prizes, from 8pm, tickets $20.
Looking for Alaska: Drawing from a diverse range of country, soul, folk and Māori influences, Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard perform hard hitting original music, their songs inspired by their life and travels. Friday, August 11, Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka, from 7.30pm, tickets $25.
The Colette Jansen Trio: Relax and unwind from your busy week listening to the smooth, stylised sounds of jazz standards, light blues and pop songs. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Friday August 11, from 5pm.
Top Dog Film Festival: Lap up this carefully curated programme of short canine-themed films, comprising the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions. Friday, August 11, 6.30pm, Suter Art Gallery, adults $29, children $19.
Refinery Artspace: See a diverse range of exhibitions including Terra Obscura by photographic artist Clayton Morgan; Will You Collapse In This Recess; The Indivisible View? by poet and artist Rosa McGregor and Te Haerenga, a solo exhibition by Isaac Anderson, and Shelter by textile artist Val Griffith-Jones. Runs until September 9.
Speed Dating: The Honest Lawyer in Monaco will host a speed dating evening on Saturday, August 12 for 30-45 year olds, 6.30pm-8.30pm, tickets $54.
Alt Rock: Live original music from local bands Unknown Territory, Lantern Fire, Glass Ravens, Saturday August 12, 8pm, Red Door Theatre, 95 Atawhai Drive, Nelson, tickets $15.
Social Dance: You can dance the foxtrot, waltz, Latin, rock ‘n Roll, new vogue and old time with the Harmony Hunters band, Saturday August 12, 7.30pm, Club Waimea, $12 members, $17 non-members.
Gutsy Girls: The 2023 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour features the epic story of endurance runner Erika Lori’s attempt to set a fastest known time on the 1000km Bibbulmun Track, epic mountain biking, awe-inspiring climbing and some fun filled near-naked skiing. Saturday, August 12, 2pm and 6.30pm, Suter Art Gallery, tickets $20 to $28.
Adventure in Art: Putangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, hosts an art experience for the wider community involving local artists and creative groups of Omaio Stoke. People are invited to encounter An Adventure in Art through exhibitions and performances and participate in artworks, dance, fabric art, floral design, film and photography. August 6-20, 9am-5pm. Email Karen Scott on krs@clmnz.co.nz or phone 03 265 6519 and check out the details on the An Adventure in Art Facebook page.
My Time, My Life: Discover new hobbies and connect with like-minded people in a series of showcase events run by different hobby groups in Nelson. Future events will be held on August 20 at Saxton Oval and will cover everything from coin collecting to mahjong, flower pressing, and music.
Still life: An exhibition at Red Art Gallery featuring the work of Harriet Millar, Nolene McMaster, Tracy Watson, Jody Hope Gibbons, Georgina Hoby Scutt. Still runs from 4-22 August.
Music Mix: A free music experience for all held at Victory Community Centre. Saturday, August 12, 11am Belli Clarinetti.
Discoveries: The Suter Art Society presents local artists Mags Meechang and Alison Horn with a diverse exhibition of impressionist and plein air paintings, McKee Gallery at the Suter, July 31-August 20, 9.30am-4.30pm.
Brunch in the Park: The Isel Park market team is bringing a brunch rendezvous on Saturdays over winter. Not a full market, but some food carts, music and a beautiful garden to enjoy. This event will go ahead on fine days only so follow Isel Market social media for updates. Dogs on leads are welcome.
BRADEN FASTIER / STUFF
The Wairoa Bike Park in the Wairoa Gorge is one of the best in the country.
The Wairoa Bike Park: ‘The Gorge’ is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Gorge is owned and operated by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club. Bookings are preferred via www.thegorge.nz
Motueka Sunday Market: In Decks Reserve Carpark, by the library – weekly, from 8am. Supporting Local businesses for over 35 years. Fresh produce, small goods, artisan creations, arts and crafts. Every Sunday, https://motuekasundaymarket.co.nz
The Nelson Market: On every Saturday, Montgomery Square, in the heart of Nelson city. So grab your friends and family and head on down to this local institution.
The Nelson Farmers Market: Halifax St beside Elma Turner Library between 8am and 1.30pm every Wednesday, rain or shine. Fresh, local and seasonal produce, food stalls and gourmet food items from all over the top of the south can be purchased.
Takaka’s Village Market: Each Saturday at the Takaka Library Carpark, 9am and 1.30pm.
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