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Treat for mums

May 8, 10am-4pm Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Rd, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Treat mum to a relaxing Mother’s Day at the historic village surrounded by idyllic gardens! Explore how mother’s lived in the 1800’s and try a variety of fun and unique activities for you and mum. Give the Dried Lavender Sachet workshop a go, and then enjoy tea and scones in the picturesque setting of Puhinui Lawn. With the classic Live Day activities like butter-making, rag-rugging, and an 1840’s wash day demonstration available, there is plenty to see and do. www.historicalvillage.org.nz

Devotional art

Now to 18 September, Auckland Art Gallery, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets

Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World introduces the tradition of the devotional art of the Christian Orthodox faith in an exhibition of icons drawn from across the world. This ancient visual tradition is surveyed through 118 captivating icons, dating from 1350 to 1800. It reveals the beauty and power of icons, both for the audience and people across centuries throughout the far-fl ung regions of the Eastern Orthodox community. www.aucklandartgallery.com

Pop-up Classic Car Display

8am-12.30pm, Fencible Walk Park, 110 Picton Street, Howick

On every second Saturday of the month watch out for those beauties on wheels at Fencible Walk/Path, Picton Street, opposite the Howick Village Market. Go and view the British and European Classics, meet the owners and enjoy the Kiwi motoring heritage. With the Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show cancelled this year due to Covid, this is the best next thing, right here in Howick. It’s part of the series of events in celebration of Howick and Districts’ 175th anniversary year. For more information contact Steve on 021 656 024 or Richard at 022 533 9400.

Grand Horizons

May 17-29, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey Street, Auckland City

Auckland Theatre is back on the boards and presenting a Broadway hit by award-winning playwright, Bess Wohl. After its initial run was curtailed due to the pandemic, Grand Horizons returns to the Auckland stage. A comedy about a marriage tested by retirement living, this show sees family ties threaten to unravel.

PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

Ka Po Ka Ao

June 23, from 7.30pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City

One of New Zealand music’s brightest stars is set to rise again during this celebration of Matariki. Along with the talented team from The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO), Rob Ruha will set the tone for an evening on inspirational music. For more information, please visit www.apo.co.nz

Photo Credit E Sinclair

Boutique market

7 Papakura-Clevedon Rd, Clevedon, 9am-2pm

On the fi rst Sunday of the month, a boutique market is held at the Little White Cottage based in Clevedon. On the main street behind Clevedon Creatives+Co, the cottage’s gorgeous position is nestled in front of the Hunua Ranges. The cottage is an extension of Clevedon Creatives + Co and with time will become a ‘Creative Learning Hub’ for the community, and at times during the month Clevedon Creatives holds meetings for its members.

Turning Workshop

Uxbridge Arts and Culture, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Wednesday, May 18 from 3.30-4.30pm, Saturday May 21, 11am–12noon

Join artist Lucinda Boermans who has her current exhibition Turning at the Malcolm Smith Gallery. The interactive, experiential workshops will include guided activities suited to young children and aimed to encourage the exploration of turning, fi rstly through acted out movement and then marking their fi ndings on paper. The paper works children create will then be displayed for a period of time in the gallery. The workshops are free to attend for children ages 2-7.

Pakuranga Choral Society

Sunday, May 22, 2.30pm, All Saints Church, Howick

It’s Christmas in May for Pakuranga Choral Society! The choir’s fi rst concert for 2022 is not all seasonal music, with some classical treats and some rousing gospel spirituals to liven things up. The choir has two special guests. Helen Capes will bring her Northumbrian small pipes to play ‘Show Me the Child’ and a new work by conductor David Hamilton. Also, returning to NZ is soprano Andrea Creighton who will sing a Mozart favourite with the choir, and in solos by Bizet and Franck.