May 20th – Dec 16th: Take Note Open Mic Night, Nelson / Tasman
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Hope all you awesome people are ready for Wednesday open mic night at the Waka Nelson. Bring your instrument or use mine and show us all how epic you are. I'll bring my digital piano / keys and guitar, so get down here ...
May 23rd – Sep 26th: A Weekly Dharma Chat At Devachan — Open to Everyone., Nelson / Tasman
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A weekly Dharma chat at Devachan, Stoke — open to everyone. Each Saturday evening, Kalsang Tashi guides an exploration of classical texts from ancient Indian and Tibetan wisdom traditions. Sessions begin with ...
May 23rd – Jan 1st: The Velvet Jax At the Star - 2026 Gigs!, Nelson / Tasman
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The Velvet Jax is an amalgamation of sound with Brent (formerly of Kick, Viami Mice) on lead guitar & vocals, Jacq (The Jacq n' Dean) on lead vocals, & Dean (The Jacq n' Dean) on guitar & vocals. We are a ...
May 30th – Jul 11th: Saturday Morning Yoga — Devachan, Nelson / Tasman
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A weekly Ashtanga yoga class at Greenmeadows Centre, Stoke — open to everyone. Led by Kalsang Tashi, a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, classes are relaxed and welcoming. No prior experience needed. ...
May 30th – Jun 7th: Founders Annual Book and Record Fair 2026, Nelson / Tasman
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Get ready to lose yourself in a world of stories and sound at the ultimate treasure hunt. The Founders Annual Book Fair and Record Fair is back, taking over the historic village for nine days of browsing, crate-digging, ...
Jun 1st – Aug 31st: Shanti Yoga Sessions, Nelson / Tasman
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Shanti yoga is a breath-led practice with a fusion of gentle somatic flow movements, sequences and postures. Offered at a slower pace with an invitation to modify throughout the session to support individual needs and ...
Jun 2nd – Jun 8th: 6-week Training Blocks - Courses In Mobility, Animal Flow & …, Nelson / Tasman
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Join a 6-week training block and see how consistent movement changes how your body feels in everyday life. Training blocks are small group classes that offer continuity to progress from week to week. The small class size ...
Jun 2nd – Jun 4th: Crew Training Courses, Nelson / Tasman
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TECHNICIAN INDUCTION Dive into the world Behind the Curtain: become a Backstage Technician! Unleash your passion for live productions by joining our backstage crew courses at the Theatre Royal. Led by our seasoned ...
Jun 5th – Jun 6th: 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 – Jun 26th: June Reading — Longchenpa's Treasury of Pith Instructions, Nelson / Tasman
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A June reading series with Kalsang Tashi, continuing the study of Longchenpa's Treasury of Pith Instructions — a classical Dzogchen text on view, meditation, and conduct from the Upadeśa tradition. Sessions run ...
Jun 5th – Jun 29th: Make It Nelson, 114 Hardy Street
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A curated month of hands-on workshops led by the finest makers, artists, and creators in Whakatū. Join us for four weekends of learning, making, and finding your creative flow. Make It Nelson is a month-long ...
Jun 5th – Jun 29th: Make It Nelson, 114 Hardy Street
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A curated month of hands-on workshops led by the finest makers, artists, and creators in Whakatū. Join us for four weekends of learning, making, and finding your creative flow. Make It Nelson is a month-long ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Ring Fling - Jewellery Wax Carving: SOLD OUT, 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 your ...
Jun 6th – Jun 28th: Make it Nelson - Harakeke Weaving: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend the morning diving into the world of raranga harakeke. Gain a deeper appreciation of this amazing natural fiber and learn some basket weaving techniques. We will discuss and follow Tikanga Māori (traditional ...
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 6th – Jun 27th: Make it Nelson - Coiled Harakeke Basketry: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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I will show you how to harvest, care and prepare harakeke to be used as the main material for our baskets. Then I will guide you through the whole process of making a small (but useful!) basket from the initial starting ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make It Nelson: Make It at the Cathedral, Nelson / Tasman
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Let your creativity flow in the awesomeness of Nelson Cathedral. Surrounded by the rich, neo-classical sounds of Nile Street Project and guided by Creative Arts Therapist Lynda Jessen-Tye, this immersive, large-scale ...
Jun 6th – Jun 7th: Resourceful Craft Workshops, Nelson / Tasman
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Are you looking to learn a new skill or get creatively inspired this Winter? Join our talented craftspeople at Fairfield House on the 6th & 7th of June for a weekend of making, crafting, and connection. Learn ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Coiled Harakeke Basketry: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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I will show you how to harvest, care and prepare harakeke to be used as the main material for our baskets. Then I will guide you through the whole process of making a small (but useful!) basket from the initial starting ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Learn to Crochet for Absolute Beginners: …, Nelson / Tasman
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Join me for a cozy morning, discovering the increasingly popular craft of crochet. In this relaxed absolute beginner’s workshop, we will be making a lovely warm neck cowl to take home and enjoy. You will learn the ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Harakeke Weaving: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Spend the morning diving into the world of raranga harakeke. Gain a deeper appreciation of this amazing natural fiber and learn some basket weaving techniques. We will discuss and follow Tikanga Māori (traditional ...
Jun 6th – Jun 20th: Make it Nelson - Beyond The Cocktail Glass: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Beyond the cocktail glass is a workshop in two parts - it would be restricted to 18+ as we will start in the bar, making everyone a drink (either alcoholic or non alcoholic). Logan will talk through the drink styles and ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Three Hour Earring Making: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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In this workshop, you’ll learn how to design, texture, saw, shape, and finish the metal, and how to make hooks or hoops to hang your earrings on. No experience is needed, the course is perfect for beginners. ...
Jun 7th – Jun 21st: Make it Nelson - Indian Block Printing: SOLD OUT, Nelson / Tasman
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Join us for a fun and creative workshop inspired by traditional Indian textile art. This session combines shared knowledge with an exploration of different block printed fabrics and products, giving you a chance to see ...
