Check out this month’s events

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Dramatic Skies: Stratus

April 10, from 5pm, Nathan Homestead, 70 Hill Rd, Manurewa, and April 18, from 5pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City

Featuring Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano), NZTrio proves sometimes great things happen in threes, especially when we have our heads in the clouds. The latest concert named after cloud formations, Stratus takes audiences on a journey from sweetness and light to darkness and drama. Details via www. nztrio.com.

Chicks n Giggles – Women’s Expo 2021

April 11, 10am-3pm, PIA Event Centre, 55 Ward Street, Pukekohe

While handbags and glad rags are sure to feature at this event, Chicks n Giggles is designed for modern women who have so much more on their minds and in their lives. For more details about this fun-filled day for fabulous ladies, visit www.nowevents.co.nz.

Pukekohe Park Family Fun Day

April 11, 10am-6pm, Pukekohe Park, 222-250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe

From bouncy castles to miniature ponies, live music and face painting, to Junior Fashion In The Field, this event offers loads of entertainment for children. Oh, and there will be horses on course for the big kids too, so place your bets. See www.pukekohepark.co.nz for more information.

Polyfest

April 14-17, 9am-5pm, Manukau Sports Bowl, 1 Boundary Road, Manukau

A four day celebration, this event sees traditional music and dance (in particular) take centre stage. While focused on Maori and Polynesian heritage, this inclusive festival also explores many other cultures –from India and Sri Lanka to Korea – which help make Aotearoa/New Zealand a diverse and eclectic place to call home. Details via www. asbpolyfest.co.nz.

Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment, whether in our region, nearby or online. SOUTH has prepared this quick guide of our picks of what’s to see and do this month.

PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times and dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times & 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. 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.

Waiau Pa Hop 2021

April 18, 10am-2pm, Clarks Beach Yacht Club, Torkar Road, Clarks Beach

ANZAC Day services/parades

April 25, various times & locations

Easter may be in our rear-view mirror but that’s no reason we can’t hop on! A classic car celebration, the Waiau Pa Hop takes visitors on a ride back in time to when rockers and hot rods rolled. Featuring a fleet of classic cars – and more than just a few classic characters who have restored them! – this event also offers a wide range of fun events and activities for all the family. Details via www.facebook.com/ WaiauPaHop.

Wings Over New Zealand

April 25, from 10am (approx), NZ Warbirds Association, 824 Harvard Lane, Ardmore Airport

We love a parade but NZ Warbirds is set to take this to (literally) a higher level! Marking ANZAC Day, the conclusion of this year’s poppy flight (details at www.poppyflight.co.nz) and the anniversary of the first New Zealand flight of a North American Harvard, NZ Warbirds will be dipping its wings in tribute. Visitors can expect static displays, guest speakers and more. This event is designed to march in step with other ANZAC Day events so keep an eye on www.nzwarbirds.org.nz or search ‘NZ Warbirds Association’ on Facebook for up-to-date information. Whether we commemorate ANZAC Day by standing at dawn in our own driveways, attend services at Auckland War Memorial Museum, Pukekohe War Memorial Hall, the Papakura Cenotaph, or other local locations, we will remember them! After two years of events impacted by tragedies, there is even more reason to show our support to the few to whom the many owe so much. For up-to-date information regarding parades and services, visit www.rsa.org.nz.

Single Asian Female

April 27 – May 15, times vary, ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey Street, Auckland City

Pearl Wong is no diamond in the rough. A first-generation Chinese immigrant and a single mother, she attempts to ensure her restaurant, Golden Phoenix, never needs to rise from the ashes while coping with a wayward teenage daughter intent on kicking back against her heritage. Will Wong’s indomitable spirit see her through? Find out as this play unfolds. More information at www.atc. co.nz/whats-on.