Weekend full of Matariki and music
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
June
Saturday, May 25 to Saturday, June 22: Winter Pottery Exhibition, The Arts Village, Rotorua, All Ages, Free. This is a collaborative exhibition for The Rotorua Potters Group, Waikato Society of Potters and Bethlehem Pottery Club and independent artists within these areas. A selection of functional pottery ware will be for sale such as cups, soup mugs, casserole bowls or something wintry.
Saturday, June 1 to Monday, July 1: Matariki Exhibition: Re-imagined Books, Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, Rotorua, all ages, free. Matariki is a time to come together and celebrate, acknowledge the past, and look ahead to what the New Year will bring. We have invited creatives to take books that would otherwise be discarded and transform them into works of art and what a stunning variety of pieces we now have to inspire you. Come and enjoy these amazing artworks created by artists from all age-groups, on display. Open during Library hours: Monday to Fridays: 9am to 5.30pm, Saturdays: 10am to 4pm.
Saturday, June 15 to Saturday, June 22: CATS the Musical,
Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tauranga. Adapted from TS Eliot’s
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,
and bought to life by a very talented cast of 40 and a 16 piece orchestra, this spe-cat-ular musical comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, and has now taken on a new life for a new generation. Tickets via eventfinda.
Saturday, June 15:
● Good Vibes Concert, Maungatapu Primary School, Tauranga, 6pm to 8pm. Free entry, register via eventfinda. Join us during Mental Health Awareness Month, for a night of uplifting music and inspiring stories of hope.
● Public Roller Skating Session — Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, 1pm to 3pm. Entry fee $12 — door sales only. Visit www. skatescooltauranga.co.nz for information on locations, session times and dates as we use different halls around town.
● He Koniahi, Rotorua Arts Village — Studio 2, koha entry. One day, three shows, Show times: 10.30am to 11.30am, 12.30pm to 1.30pm and 6pm to 7pm. A koha-based, onehour live performance to experience the essence of storytelling. Embark on a captivating journey crafted to ignite the imaginations. Two cousins embark on an unforgettable tour of Aotearoa, captivating audiences with their music, songs, and stories.
Friday, June 21: Grand Kyiv Ballet Of Ukraine presents Forest Song & Don Quixote, Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua. This legendary ballet, for over 75 years remains the pride of Ukraine. Forest Song tells a tale of love and the fearless and brave Mavka, who longs for peace in her world. Followed by Don Quixote, that tells the story of a courageous but troubled man’s quest for love. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28: Matariki drone light show
— part of the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, 8pm, Rotorua Lakefront. There will be 160 drones programmed to form images in the sky, sharing the story of how Matariki is connected to the taiao (our environment). Two free shows, on Thursday and Friday.
July
Monday, July 8: St Luke’s Church Rotorua Presents Exaudi — Surroundings Concert 7pm. Entry $20 per person. (Cash or Eftpos, door sales only). Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Exaudi brings their unique blend of passion and precision to Rotorua for an evening of exciting choral music. Experience the sheer power of 50 young adult voices as Exaudi deftly transports their audience through emotional and geographical territories. Eclectic, engaging, immersive — surrender to the voices of Melbourne’s finest young singers.
Friday, July 19: Magic Men, Baycourt Addison Theatre R18+ 7.30pm. Voted Australia’s Best Male Dance Group, find out what will make this group of guys the talk of Tauranga Moana. So, what are you waiting for? Gather your besties and be ready for a night of fun, laughter and plenty of eye-candy.
Saturday, July 27: Great Forest Rogaine. Three and six-hour foot and mountain bike navigation adventure event in Whakarewarewa Forest. www. obop.org.nz.
● To include your event, email details to whatson@dailypost.co. nz at least a week before the event.