What’s On in Nelson

Tue 8 Sep · Annesbrook Event Centre

The Cawthron Institute’s annual public lecture asks how we find truth in a noisy world of algorithms and AI, when environmental decisions depend on telling evidence from opinion.

Mon 7 Sep · Elma Turner Library

An Adult Learners’ Week workshop giving old fabric a new life while you pick up basic sewing skills.

Wed 9 Sep · Elma Turner Library

Bring your own project and questions, use the library machines, or just settle in and stitch alongside other sewers.

Wed 9 Sep · Elma Turner Library

A playful Adult Learners’ Week collage session where having a go matters more than the finished piece.

Thu 10 Sep · Elma Turner Library

An introduction to the library’s Cricut cutting machine, run as part of Adult Learners’ Week.

Fri 11 Sep · Senior Citizens’ Hall, Golden Bay

Simon Graney gives an illustrated talk on Outward Bound New Zealand and the resilience and self-awareness its courses set out to build.

Sun 13 Sep · Elma Turner Library

A hands-on afternoon introduction to Japanese brush calligraphy.

Fri 11 Sep · Room TWENTY5, Richmond

Jason Kerrison launches the first of these singalong nights, with support from The Jason McIver Collective.

Wed 9 Sep · Waka Bar & Grill

Nelson’s midweek open mic, with the floor open to singers, players and anyone wanting a turn.

Fri 11 Sep · The Dog’s Bone

The Dog’s Bone runs its weekly open mic from 8pm, kicked off by the house host.

Sat 12 Sep · The Dog’s Bone

A free R18 classic rock set from 8pm, running through Blur, The Cure, Oasis, Stone Roses and Pixies.

Sat 12 Sep · Star of Richmond

A high-energy three-piece covers band playing crowd favourites from 9pm.

Sun 13 Sep · The Honest Lawyer

The band’s regular Sunday afternoon session of dixieland and swing from 1pm.

Wed 9 Sep · Trafalgar Hall

A beginners’ course covering the foundations of tai chi and qi gong movement.

Thu 10 Sep · Riverside Community Cultural Centre, Motueka

Ninety-minute yin and restorative classes, part of an eight-week series.

Thu 10 Sep · Riverside Community Cultural Centre, Motueka

A mid-morning class pairing mindful flow with myofascial release and yin holds.

Fri 11 Sep · Saxton Netball Pavilion

Breath-led, slower-paced floor yoga, modified to suit individual bodies.

Sun 13 Sep · Chandrakirti Centre, Upper Moutere

A public Sunday morning meditation class led by the centre’s resident monk.

Sun 13 Sep · Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

A gentle seated and walking meditation gathering at the Beech Glade classroom inside the sanctuary.

Mon 7 Sep · Nightingale Library

A drop-in knitting group with all materials supplied; finished garments go to regional charities and the hospice.

Tue 8 Sep · St Peter’s Anglican Church, Tapawera

A free drop-in session for anyone who would like company, a cuppa and a conversation.

Wed 9 Sep · Stoke Library

Volunteer Nelson staff are on hand from 10am to match people with local volunteering roles.

Sat 12 Sep · Waimarama Community Gardens

A Saturday morning composting session and working bee at the community gardens.

Sat 12 Sep · Elma Turner Library

A friendly conversation group for te reo learners at every level, over a cup of tea; no bookings needed.

Thu 10 – Sat 12 Sep · Theatre Royal Nelson

Jessica Swale’s play follows four women fighting for the right to graduate at Girton College in 1896, with a Saturday matinee as well as evening shows.

Tue 8 Sep · Turf Hotel

A drag spectacular of costumes, songs and comedy raising money for the Cancer Society.

Tue 8 Sep · Elma Turner Library

An Adult Learners’ Week session experimenting with ink and mark-making.

Fri 11 Sep · Victory Playcentre

A programme where new parents and their babies connect with others and explore early parenting together.

Sat 12 Sep · Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Children aged 8 and over make an edible sugar-paste garden gnome with a grown-up; registration required.

Wed 9 Sep · 23 Halifax Street

The Wednesday farmers market runs 8am to 1pm beside the Elma Turner Library.

Sat 12 Sep · Montgomery Square

Nelson’s long-running Saturday market of produce, food stalls and local makers, 8am to 1pm.

Sun 13 Sep · Theatre Royal Nelson

Mark Hadlow returns as Wayne in Gregory Cooper’s sequel to MAMIL, taking on retirement, ageing and lycra.

Mon 14 Sep · Hope Community Church, Hope

A late-morning concert of songs drawn from stage and screen.

Tue 15 Sep · Nelson College for Girls

An open evening for anyone wanting to try catchball, the volleyball-style team sport.

Fri 18 Sep · The Boathouse

A covers and tribute set at The Boathouse from 8pm.

Fri 18 Sep · WAA! Club

Nelson comedians argue the case for their chosen bird in a live election debate.

Sat 19 Sep · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

An afternoon concert of pipe band and Celtic music.

Sat 19 Sep · The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre

A black and gold themed party night with covers band Trilogy.

Sat 19 Sep · Tāhunanui Beach

A community morning clearing rubbish from Nelson’s main beach.

Fri 25 Sep · Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka

A Celtic-rooted jazz concert in Motueka.

Fri 25 Sep · The Imaginarium, Motueka

An evening of electronica and bass music in Motueka.