There are 23 upcoming events in Nelson-Golden Bay
Grumpy Old Women
Thu 18 Mar, Nelson School of Music
From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate the cellulite.
Following a 40-date sellout UK tour and a West End run at…
Kaiteriteri Half Marathon and 10km
Sat 20 Mar, Motueka
Starting on the renowned Kaiteriteri beachfront follow the undulating and picturesque coastline before climbing the Sandy Bay Hill. Following the steady descent to Sandy Bay there's more undulating coastline as you make your way back to finish on the golden sands of Kaiteriteri.
You will follow Kaiteriteri…
Mapua Community Library Literary Festival
Sat 27 Mar, Motueka
This inaugural festival will be launched by patron Margaret Mahy at a cocktail party with wine, nibbles and entertainment by local poet and musician, Cliff Fell.
'For the Love of Books' is descriptive of Saturday's event. A full programme of readings and talks by NZ authors, poets…
Soar: The Mapua Literary Festival
Sat 27 Mar, Nelson
Mapua Community Library is hosting its first Literary Festival on March 26, 27 and 28 2010 at various venues in Mapua near Nelson.
Patron Margaret Mahy will launch the event at a cocktail party on Friday 26 (tickets $20).
Saturday will see…
Escape from Tane’s Forest
Sat 27 Mar, The Naked Possum
A rugged run in a great location.
2010 is the first year of Escape from Tane's Forest - the newest event on the Nelson Events Calendar. The location is kept a secret for most of the year and will change each year, so runners can experience something…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra Concert “The Great Outdoors”
Sun 28 Mar, Nelson School of Music
The programme will include:
Lilburn - Aoteroa Overture
Weber - Clarinet Concerto No 1. Soloist: Michael Miller
Beethoven - Pastoral Symphony
Conducted by Mick Dowrick
Around New Zealand Air Safari 2010
Sun 28 Mar, Motueka Aero CubThe Air Safari flies into Motueka Aerodrome on Sunday 28th March 2010, for lunch, hosted by the Motueka Aero Club. The purpose of this special event is to assist Flying New Zealand’s nationwide network of Aero Clubs, to attract new members into sport and recreational flying and lift the profile…
Reggae Raceday
Mon 29 Mar, Richmond Park Racecourse
Reggae Raceday At the A&P Showgrounds in Richmond featuring Katchafire, Tiki Mc Set With Organikismness, Grant Smithies & Wicked Draw, Sunday 28 March form noon - 6pm.
All ages in the last of the summer sun with an R18 bar & grandstand for shade & seating if…
Port Nelson Bloke’s Day Out
Sun 11 Apr, Nelson
Men only triathlon.
Run 5km or Walk 3km
Then Cycle (Road) 14km
And finish with Swim of 133yds (four lengths of Riverside Pool).
Dance of Desire
Wed 14 Apr, The Trafalgar Centre
The new All-Irish production Dance of Desire is coming to NZ as part of an extensive world tour.
Produced by Michael Carr of Ceol Chiarrai Productions Dublin, this new show is described as “edgy, somewhat more adventurous than past Irish Dance shows, and full of “A” level championship performers”.
MarchFest
Sun 18 Apr, Founders Heritage Park
MarchFest is now in April! MarchFest is Nelson's hip harvest hop festival - a family-friendly celebration of the end of the hop growing season.
MarchFest has live music, kids' activities, food stalls, local wines and cuisine and of course a superb range of craft beers brewed by…
Blues Legend John Mayall
Fri 23 Apr, The Trafalgar CentreThe blues doesn't get much more exciting than this! John Mayall is of course a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the most notable episode in it occurred during the late '60s, when he was the founder of John Mayall &…
2010 Lest We Forget ANZAC Commemorative Event
Sat 24 Apr, Founders Heritage Park
Dramatix Theatre Development Trust presents the third annual Lest We Forget ANZAC Comemmorative Weekend, April 25th and 26th 2010 at Nelson's Founders Park, from 11am daily. Entry as usual is $2 a head - adult and child.
2010’s emphasis will be on ‘Prisoners of War’ with new…
Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake
Sat 24 Apr, NelsonTrailrun/Trailwalk. 25km circuit of Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park. Limited to 300 entries.
Harvest Party
Mon 26 Apr, Woollaston Estates
Come join us for our Harvest Party to celebrate the end of the Cellar Door Season. Local Band Fez will perform some great sounds to chill out and sip fine wine to. Bring a picnic or purchase a platter of local ingrediants from the Cellar Door.
Fez…
Chamber Music NZ Presents: The NZ Trio
Tue 04 May, Nelson School of MusicTwo piano trios from master storyteller Robert Schumann form the foundation of these two programmes, with new commissions from Australasian composers providing the contemporary contrast and surprise. Eloquent Mozart, with Arvo Pärt’s reverent response to a sublime piano adagio complete Programme One; and Programme Two becomes truly universal with colourful…
Operatunity Presents - It’s A Great Day For The Irish
Fri 21 May, Hope Community Church
A fun and mad concert of Irish music (feel free to dress up) with Marian Burns on the fiddle, some lovely Irish songs, toe-tapping jigs, melodies and sing-a-longs - lets see a sea of green...
Tickets are $27 and include a light lunch.
Concert commences at…
2010 Pig and Deer Hunt Competition
Sat 03 Jul, Murchison
Every year (since 1997), the owners of Owen River Tavern host a prestigious competition in pig and deer hunting. This annual event attracts a considerable sized sponsorship with a value of over $5,000 in committed prizes.
Weight In : Sunday 4th July 2010. 12 till 1pm at…
Nelson Symphony Orchestra Childrens’ Concerts
Sat 24 Jul, Nelson School of Music
'Ferdinand The Bull & Friends' suitable for 4-8 year olds - 10am and 1.30pm.
'Movie Mania' suitable for 7-11 year olds - 11.30am and 3pm.
Chamber Music NZ: Piers Lane and the Doric String Quartet
Sun 12 Sep, Nelson School of Music
Piers Lane piano
Alex Redington violin
Jonathan Stone violin
Simon Tandree viola
John Myerscough cello
In their twelve years together, the prize-winning UK-based Doric String Quartet have successfully forged a career path that places them in highly acclaimed…
Chamber Music NZ: The Song Company
Mon 18 Oct, Nelson School of Music
The Song Company The Seasons & Sweet Dreams
Singing together a cappella since 1984, the six members of the Song Company, and their Director Roland Peelman, give around 130 concerts a year around the world. They wholeheartedly embrace music from all continents and eras, and they work…
Chamber Music NZ: Schubertiade
Wed 03 Nov, Nelson School of Music
Michael Houstoun piano
Helene Pohl violin
Douglas Beilman violin
Gillian Ansell viola
Rolf Gjelsten cello
Join us in celebrating Chamber Music New Zealand’s 60th anniversary with an evening of music by Schubert. Our ‘unofficial subscriber survey’ in 2008…
