Central Challenge: The Central Challenge family adventure race is Nelson Central School’s fundraising event for 2023. It’s on Sunday May 7 from 10am-2pm. A traditional school gala and rogaine event in one, it encourages diverse involvement from the schools’ whanau, the wider community, local sponsors and our wonderful team of volunteers. The school will be abuzz with all the usual gala attractions and a one or two-hour timed orienteering event with a map, clues and spot prizes. To find out more and register your team, whether it be a team of one, two, three or four, a family or work colleagues, go to www.centralchallenge.co.nz
This is a discussion on the end of life, with messages about how to avoid family feuds, misunderstandings and general turmoil when the inevitable happens. Some medical, legal, and philosophical comment from someone who has seen sad and avoidable outcomes. It’s going to happen – making the best of it on your own terms – lots of suggestions!
Music for Ukraine: Soulful music and dancing with Nelson’s very own Sun City Soul and DJ Dad on Friday, May 5 at the Boathouse, 8pm until late. All proceeds going towards humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Tickets $20-$25.
Carole King revisited: Award-winning performer Ali Harper and her band featuring Nick Granville (guitar), Francis Meria (piano), Scott Maynard (bass), Doug Brush (percussionist) and Frankie Leota (guest vocalist) celebrate the music of singer-songwriter Carole King at the Theatre Royal on Friday, May 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets $25-$55.
Hoopla: The Nelson Giants take on the Taranaki Airs on Saturday, May 6 from 5pm at the Trafalgar Centre. See https://www.nelsongiants.basketball/ for details.
Delightfully Camp: Join Miss Kita Mean, season one winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, for a spectacular 90 minute whirlwind of pop parodies, stand-up hilarities and finally… mental clarities as she gives you a giddy glimpse into the mind of a strange lady. Theatre Royal, Saturday, May 6 from 7.30pm; general admission tickets $40.
May madness: Nelson’s Ragged Crow Morris dancing group are offering workshops to learn a form of dance that has been part of English life for at least six hundred years and may be much older. Trafalgar St Hall, 10am-12.30pm Saturday May 6 and May 13. Phone 022 468 9842 [email protected]
Needle felting: Suitable for enthusiastic children aged over 10 as well as adults.Use a barbed needle and carded sheep’s wool to create 2D and 3D creations, dolls, animals or designs. Run by textile artist Alice, who textile artist who specialises in needle felting, but also incorporates paper mache, dried flowers, knitting and stitching into her work. Classes are student-led with exploration encouraged. The workshop caters for all levels and abilities. Needle felting is an easy meditative craft to learn and is suitable for kids and adults. Feel free to bring pictures or any materials you would like to incorporate into your work.Bring water and lunch, all materials supplied. To book call 027 890 5042 or email [email protected]
Comedy and magic: Steve Wilbury’s Comedy Magic Extravaganza, at the Nelson Musical Theatre, Saturday, May 6 from 6.30pm. Get ready for a night of non-stop entertainment, as Steve Wilbury dazzles with an hilarious and mind-bending blend of comedy and magic. From exciting stunts to international award winning magic.
Let off steam: Steam Up, Army re-enactment Day and Member Sheds Open Day, Sunday May 7, 10am-3pm, Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield.Ccome and enjoy a picnic on the Village Green, steam-up with traction engine and jigger rides operating. Adults $5, children under-13 free.
Living well, dying well: The Nelson Institute presents Dr John Moore for a discussion on the end of life, held at the Elma Turner Library on Sunday, May 7 at 2pm. He will cover messages about how to avoid family feuds, misunderstandings and general turmoil when the inevitable happens. Some medical, legal, and philosophical comment from someone who has seen sad and avoidable outcomes. It’s going to happen – making the best of it on your own terms.
Tyler in the Shadows by artist Lisa DeVries was a finalist Adam Portraiture Award, and inspired the artist’s floral chair project now showing at the Suter art gallery.
Lisa DeVries “The Floral Chair Project” – A Visual Expression of the Relationship between People, Places and a Chair. Lisa DeVries is an award-winning local artist who has a solo exhibition at the Nelson Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery from April 17-May 7. “The Floral Chair Project” is the culmination of 18 months of preparation and painting. The project was born from Lisa painting her son in a floral chair in her home, which was accepted as a finalist at the Adam Portraiture Award last year in Wellington. She became excited by the idea of doing a series of portraits in the chair – her neighbour came up with the idea to take the chair to other locations around Nelson and thus the Floral Chair Project was born. Lisa’s best mate helped her carry the chair to iconic spots around Nelson where local people were invited to be part of the project by sitting in the chair and being photographed. Lisa then completed the paintings in her studio.
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.
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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 is 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 is 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. Covid restrictions apply.
The Nelson Farmers Market is in 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 is held each Saturday at the Takaka Library Carpark, 9am and 1.30pm.
