EVENTS
Regular Markets
Nelson Tasman Saturday 14
Every Saturday morning
Marchfest 2020
The Nelson Market 8am to 1pm
Marchfest is a celebration of all things craft beer and an event for the whole family! Tasting bar, cool live music, family-friendly entertainment, local artisan food and beverages. Noon to 9.39pm.
MONTGOMERY SQUARE
Every Sunday Motueka Market 8am to 1pm DECKS RESERVE CAR PARK
FOUNDERS HERITAGE PARK, NELSON
Monty’s Market 8am to 1pm MONTGOMERY SQUARE
MARCH - APRIL Thursday 5 NCMA’s Lunchtime Concert Series: Mendelssohn Piano Trio Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, was completed in 1839 and published the following year. The trio is one of Mendelssohn’s most popular and recognised chamber works. 1pm to 1:45pm. See NCMA website for weekly programme. NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
Saturday 7 Interislander The Big Tahuna Whether you’re trying out an ocean swim for the first time or looking for a new challenge, we’ve got a terrific range of swim experiences for swimmers of all ages and abilities. 7am to 1pm. TAHUNA BEACH FUNCTION CENTRE
Saturday 7
veteran sailing craft … hours of effort from ‘blokes in sheds’ will be displayed in the spectacular setting of Lake Rotoiti. 9am to 4pm both days. KERR BAY, ST ARNAUD, NELSON LAKES
Sunday 8 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon As a series, this is the world’s largest sporting event for kids and is New Zealand’s premier kids’ sporting event. Entry is open to anyone aged between 6 and 15 of all sporting abilities. 7am for 9am start. TAHUNANUI SPORTSFIELD, NELSON
Monday 9 Chamber Music New Zealand - Juilliard415 Next generation baroque, this chamber orchestra of young players from one of the world’s most distinguished music schools starts our season with a bang. The New York Times describes Juilliard415 as an ensemble who plays with
Pangaea Hailing from India and NZ, this trio performs an exciting fusion of Indian and Western musical styles. Pangaea are a unique international act with an engaging rapport and brilliant style and are not to be missed! 7.30pm. NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show Sleek cedar kayaks, jet boats from the 60s, clunky clinkers and 78
Sunday 5 April Wakefield Apple Fair Fun, family friendly celebration of the apple harvest with freshly pressed apple juice, food and beverage stalls, games and entertainers. 10.30am to 3.30pm. WILLOW BANK HERITAGE VILLAGE, WAKEFIELD-KOHATU HIGHWAY
“consistent poise, and hairtrigger responsiveness”. NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
Sunday 15 Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Run Grab a buddy or lots of buddies and slither, slide and run the fully marked mud- packed course. This is an adventure for all abilities. Don’t forget to come in fancy dress (preferably something that can be recycled). 11am start. TASMAN SCHOOL
Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile
Every Wednesday Nelson Farmers’ Market 8.30am to 1.30pm KIRBY LANE
Every Thursday Isel Market 4.30pm till dark ISEL HOUSE AND PARK, STOKE
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 Summer Challenge Teams of three women navigate their way through scenically rewarding natural environments either kayaking, mountain biking or hiking, with a map and compass in hand. You and your friends will love it! All weekend.
A honeymoon cruise down the Nile sounds like the perfect way to get away from it all. But, the tranquil warm darkness of an Egyptian evening can change fast when the air is thick with hot passion and cold malice. This is a story of passion, rivalry and revenge. Can you work out whodunnit? 7.30pm.
TRAFALGAR CENTRE, NELSON
THEATRE ROYAL, NELSON
RICHMOND PARK SHOWGROUNDS
Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 Relay for Life Get behind this amazing fundraising festival event. Plenty of entertainment, lights, food stalls and more! 4pm Saturday to 8am Sunday.
