Jun 6th – Jun 13th: Make it Nelson - Light & Ink: Lantern Making & Calligraphy, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend a gentle half-day immersed in the quiet dialogue between hand, heart, and light. Begin by shaping your own lantern—folding, forming, and bringing it to life—then let ink guide you as you explore both Chinese ...
Jun 4th: Generative AI for Business: Turning Curiosity into …, Nelson / Tasman
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Are you a business owner, manager, or professional curious about how AI can support your business in today’s rapidly evolving landscape? This interactive 4-hour workshop is designed to take you from curiosity to ...
Jun 4th: Warmer Healthier Home Advice, Nelson / Tasman
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Come along to this free public event to hear from local expert Dave Pullen of the NZ Home Heating Association speaking about: • How to get the most out of your home heating device. Including tips on efficient use ...
Jun 4th: Alexandr Misko - The International Guitar Sensation LIVE, Nelson / Tasman
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The international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time! Hailed as “the future of guitar” (Total Guitar), Misko is a globally renowned virtuoso ...
Jun 4th: Lunchtime Concert: Arie d'amore italiane, Nelson / Tasman
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“Arie d’amore italiane” (Italian Arias of Love) Fall in love with opera — in all its messy, glorious moods. This concert of Italian opera arias about love journeys through romance and fiery ...
Jun 5th: Ireland: The Voyage, Nelson / Tasman
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From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live ...
Jun 5th: NBS Live Lounge: Tessa Quayle Jazz Set, Nelson / Tasman
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Featuring the stunning vocals of Tessa Quayle and the backing of her superb musicians, this will be an afternoon to drift away on. Not only listening to tunes that are familiar, Tessa will also beguile you with her ...
Jun 6th: Patching Using Boro Technique and Screenprinted Patches, Nelson / Tasman
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Bring your favourite (or most tatty) jeans and repair/embellish them with patches and stitching. To register: email textileresq@gmail.com Please tell us which workshop(s) you are attending Cost is $10 per workshop ...
Jun 6th: NBS Live Lounge: Tessa Q Jazz Set, Nelson / Tasman
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Featuring the stunning vocals of Tessa Quayle and the backing of her superb musicians, this will be an afternoon to drift away on. Not only listening to tunes that are familiar, Tessa will also beguile you with her ...
Jun 6th: Ceilidh Dance Party Fundraiser, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a lively community Ceilidh—an evening of music, dancing, and connection at Victory Community Centre! A ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”) is a fun, social dance event with live music and ...
Jun 6th: Make it Nelson - Rug Making as Art, Nelson / Tasman
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Surprise yourself with this unexpected environmentally friendly, fluffy ‘painting’ medium. A fun class that has you painting without ‘paint’, to create mini artworks that can be hung on a wall, ...
Jun 6th: Make it Nelson - Ring Fling - Jewellery Wax Carving, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us at Jewel Beetle for a Ring Fling workshop, where you’ll design and carve your very own unique ring. We guide you step‑by‑step through the wax‑carving process, sharing tips and tricks to help bring ...
Jun 6th: Make it Nelson - Etching Essentials: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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This introductory drypoint etching workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the foundations of intaglio printmaking in a welcoming, professional studio environment. You’ll learn how to draw directly into a ...
Jun 6th: Make it Nelson - Make Magic with Stained Glass: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a one-day, beginner-friendly stained glass workshop and create your own beautiful glass ornament. Choose from a native bird, a small landscape, a flower, or an abstract design — or develop a simple idea of ...
Jun 7th: Sea Shanty Society EP release tour, Nelson / Tasman
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The scuttlebutt is true... The most seaworthy sea shanty band in the South Pacific is releasing their long-awaited 4th collection of new and old maritime bangers: 'Never Mind the Rowlocks - Here's the Wellington Sea ...
Jun 7th: Make it Nelson - Paint like a Pro! (The Wham Bam of …, Nelson / Tasman
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Learn the fundamentals of painting in this fun 'Wham Bam' painting class! Using easy composition techniques students will develop subject matter into a still life they are proud to take home. Using the traditional ...
Jun 7th: Social Animal, Nelson / Tasman
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You can’t teach an old dog new tricks... can you? The funniest show on four legs. Stephen Papps plays twelve characters – including a dog – in this gloriously funny solo tour de force. An ...
Jun 9th: Skills Highway - Improve Literacy and Numeracy, Improve …, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a free Skills Highway information session to learn how your business can access funding through the Tertiary Education Commission to address workplace challenges linked to literacy and numeracy. Skills ...
Jun 10th: Funding Drop-in, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a Funding Drop-In Session at Tasman District Council — an opportunity for community groups and organisations to speak directly with local funders, ask questions, and learn more about available funding ...
Jun 11th: Lunchtime Concert: Richard Mapp, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for this week's Lunchtime Concert. Concert pianist Richard Mapp joins the Autumn Series. Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Jun 12th: Top of the South Interschools Chess Championship, Nelson / Tasman
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Schools are invited to enter teams in the Top of the South Interschools Chess Championship, the official regional qualifier for the NZCF National Interschool Finals, held at Nelson College. Open to Primary, ...
Jun 12th: NBS Live Lounge: Ampersand, Nelson / Tasman
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The Ampersand trio will once again present a set of Jazz, Blues and Grooves. With a mix of standards and original material. Having first played together many moons ago in the Mister Nobody Quintet, guitarist and ...
Jun 13th: Make it Nelson - Cut, Fold, Make: A Beginner’s Zine-Making …, Nelson / Tasman
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Your voice. Your paper. Your rules. In this hands-on guerrilla-style workshop, you’ll learn how to transform a single sheet of A3 paper into your own DIY zine — no staplers, no fancy equipment, no gatekeepers. ...
Jun 13th: 1970s Disco Party, Nelson / Tasman
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1970s Disco Party
Free Entry
Dinner from 6pm, Music starts from 8pm Bookings appreciated...call us on 03 540 2985 Stay alive and get down tonight daddy cool! Don't let your heart of glass stop you from getting your ...
