Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Manawatū
Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre
The Globe joins the worldwide Make Music Day, kicking off with an afternoon variety programme from 2pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre
A blues-focused set as part of the all-day Globe celebration, kicking off from 6pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre
Veteran Wellington percussionist Sam Manzanza brings West African afrobeat grooves to the Globe stage from 7pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre
French chanson group La Mer headline the evening Globe set from 8pm.
Fri 5 Jun · Holy Grail
Late-night DJ set at the Holy Grail bar on Broadway from 11pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Holy Grail
Saturday night DJ set at the Holy Grail on Broadway from 11pm.
Mon 8 Jun · Globe Theatre
Weekly community-choir session at the Globe – newcomers of all ages welcome from 7pm.
Tue 9 Jun · Regent on Broadway
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s sweeping Romeo & Juliet score at the Regent from 7:30pm.
Fri 5 – Sat 6 Jun · Manfeild Park Stadium
A two-day indoor craft market at Manfeild Park featuring handmade goods from Manawatū makers.
Fri 5 Jun · Manchester Square, Feilding
The weekly farmers’ market in central Feilding, running 8:30am–1pm with fresh produce, cheeses and baked goods.
Sun 7 Jun · Highbury Shopping Centre
Weekly Sunday flea market at the Highbury Shopping Centre carpark, 7am–2pm.
Sun 7 Jun · Hokowhitu Village
First-Sunday farmers’ market at Hokowhitu Village on Albert Street, 9am–1pm.
Until Sun 14 Jun · Centrepoint Theatre
A solo comedic theatre piece by Nicola Cheeseman in its final fortnight at Centrepoint.
Mon 8 Jun · Centrepoint Theatre
A haka theatre workshop and performance led by Kauri Williams at Centrepoint from 4pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Arena 3
A double-header roller derby bout at Arena 3, starting 12:30pm.
Thu 4 Jun · Essence Cafe and Bar
A guided paint-and-wine evening at Essence, painting a Moon on the Water scene from 6:30pm.
Wed 3 Jun · Amitabha Buddhist Centre
Weekly Wednesday-evening meditation class exploring Buddhist teachings on relationships, from 7pm.
Thu 4 Jun · Amitabha Buddhist Centre
Lunchtime meditation session from 12:15pm at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre.
Fri 12 Jun · Globe Theatre
Cabaret-burlesque show at the Globe Theatre from 8pm.
Sat 13 Jun · Massey University Recreation Centre
A day of multi-sport tournaments at the Massey Rec Centre from 9am.
Sun 14 Jun · Globe Theatre
Classical chamber-music matinee performed by the Papaioea Trio from 2:30pm.
Sun 14 Jun · Regent on Broadway
Variety concert by the Unity Singers at the Regent from 2pm.
6 – 29 Jun · Feilding & District Art Centre
A solo art exhibition running through June at the Feilding & District Art Centre.
Sat 20 Jun · Gorge Quarter Store
A Manawatū Winter Solstice gathering at the Gorge Quarter Store.
Sources: Eventfinda and Manawatū NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.