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Exhibition: Terminus
With their pioneering use of virtual reality, artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, have created a mysterious
Exhibition: Kaikauhoe (...
A Tauranga Heritage Collection photographic exhibition by Adrienne Martyn sponsored by Tauranga Peugeot
Exhibition: Petals ...
An exhibition of paintings inspired by memories and emotions that remind us of past
An Exhibition of Exhibi...
15 artists have taken inspiration from the brief to stage their own tiny exhibition on an
MYO Headboard Evening W...
Add a headboard to your room - it will instantly add comfort and the WOW! factor. Choose your fabric and
Ecstatic Dance – ...
Ecstatic dance is an intuitive freeform dance; we come together to connect with and through our body. Dancers
Walk the Art Talk
Meet at Macandmor and Pete Morris, local art writer, painter and art fan, will lead you on an informative,
Te Manawaroa walking to...
Explore the cultural narrative that is expressed through the connected series of artworks, installations and
Celeste Dance Classes T...
Celeste Dance is offering after school dance classes for girls and boys in Term 4
DIY Ukelele Workshop
Syd Workshops is going to give you free reign on how you design your own ukelele. You will be supplied with a
Bachelor of Creative In...
Hosted by Tauranga Art Gallery and Toi Ohomai, come along to hear from lecturers, graduates and students from
Gian Marco Ciampa ̵...
In 2016 Gian was invited to hold a TEDxTalk to speak about the union between classical music and the younger
The Life and Times of F...
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo is an intimate biography of a woman who gracefully balanced a private life
The Storyteller
A mysterious man often known as The Storyteller comes to town to share secrets about hidden letters written
6 week African Hand Dru...
A course not to be missed! We will start with the very basics, and over the 6 weeks build to playing as a
Tuia Mātauranga Roadshow
As part of the Tuia Mātauranga Education Programme, the free roadshow will provide an interactive and
Tauranga Opera Forum DV...
A monthly DVD screening of operas from the great opera companies from around the
Artfelt Exhibition
Rob McGregor tutors a group on Tuesdays at Ocean Shores Retirement Village that has named themselves Artfelt,
For Adults: After Colou...
Using vibrant paints, inks and coloured card participants will paint, assemble and layer their own version of
Shona Laing – Liv...
With nearly four decades of work behind her, Shona Laing is a New Zealand music icon. She is regarded as the
Kenny Speirs – Ka...
Scottish singer and guitarist Kenny Speirs’ traditional and contemporary songs resonate across the
Katikati Artisan Craft ...
A new artisan craft market in Katikati, third Saturday of the month. Amazing coffee and food are available
Stone Sculpting For Beg...
Learn the basics of how to use tools needed to craft shapes from stone. Create and design a 3D
Exhibition: Te Rangi Ha...
In conjunction with the Tuia encounters 250 and commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gate
Exhibition: Raukura Tur...
The series ‘Te poho o Hine-Ruhi’ concerns itself with female sexuality and body sovereignty, through the
Jan Hellriegel at the J...
In support of the release of her new multi media project "Sportsman of the Year - A Suburban Philosophy", for
Sunday Focus Session: T...
Tauranga Writers welcomes successful local author duo Deryn Pittar and Sheryl ‘Meg’ Buchanan, whose works
Katikati Folk Club Jam ...
On the third Sunday of the month at 5:00pm there are informal jam sessions at the Forta Leza
Katikati Folk Club Jam ...
On the third Sunday of the month at 5:00pm there are informal jam sessions at the Forta Leza
Grow your own terrarium...
Syd Workshops is excited to be hosting their first ever (pre-registered) public kids workshop! We will teach
Show Me Shorts: The Sam...
Sit back and enjoy some of the best and most vibrant short films from New Zealand and around the world. This
Abstract Painting Step-...
Create your own abstract acrylic on canvas following the same steps Constanza uses. Composition and colour
Pou Rama (Tauranga Arts...
Pou Rama (Light Posts) features a series of free-standing light structures inspired by pou whenua (land
Te Māpouriki Dusk
'Te Māpouriki' by New Zealand composer Kenneth Young was commissioned as part of the New Zealand Symphony
The Nukes – Katik...
Aotearoa’s/New Zealand’s most beloved and enduring ‘original ukulele
The Chrysalis Collectio...
The Chrysalis Collection; a Tauranga-based art-buying group, hosts an exhibition of its private shared
Tauranga Opera Forum DV...
Our next opera is Thais. It is most well known for The Meditation, a piece performed by a vast range of
Skyscraper Stan –...
“Skyscraper” Stan Woodhouse is a songwriter lauded for his observational lyricism - a cocktail of wit and
Life-drawing at dusk
Join us for an inspiring experience in a relaxed and carefree environment; for an evening of life-drawing,
Portraits in Motion (Ta...
Volker Gerling is a passionate creator of flipbooks and an intrepid traveller. Since 2003 he has walked some
Reb Fountain (Tauranga ...
A pre-eminent singer and performer, Reb Fountain has for years been the musicians’
A Call to Dance (Tauran...
Join Amrita for a one-on-one fun and free yarn about heritage, belonging, public expression and cultural
Exhibition: ‘Find...
“Find me in the garden” | Exhibition, 25 October 21 November 2019 | "A body of work that celebrates the
Tauranga Diwali Festival
People of all ages and races will celebrate this festival of love and light with song, dance, colour,
“Valuable” ...
Tauranga artist Lynne Sinclair Taylor has been known for her vibrant use of colour over the last 25 years and
Special Edition –...
This super special edition of our AFTER 5's is brought to you by the team behind the Tauranga Arts Festival.
Limbo (Tauranga Arts Fe...
Staged between heaven and hell, LIMBO is dirty and dangerous stuff, whisking audiences into a sinister
Shooglenifty Aotearoa T...
Scottish folk fusion stars Shooglenifty will be performing tunes and songs old and new when they head back
Boundary Riding: Writin...
This workshop will explore the range of forms and approaches possible when writing for this multi-faceted age
Fringe Village Tauranga...
Consider this your invitation and leave your pre-conceived ideas of a fringe festival at the gates! The
Fringe of the Fringe Vi...
The tireless crew at the Incubator are throwing Tauranga's first ever Fringe Festival down at the Historic
‘Journey of a Dan...
With over sixty years of following her passion Gaye Hemsley has recorded her memoirs. The book is not just
A Synthesized Universe ...
An immersive experience, A Synthesized Universe combines live music with custom animation, otherworldly video
Cold Wax Workshop ̵...
An amazing half-day workshop to explore what cold wax is really made of, how to use it and what NOT to do
Atrium Art & Artis...
Presented by: Atrium Art & Artisan Fair On the last Sunday of each month (except December), no matter
Greg Copeland (Tauranga...
For this special acoustic show Greg pays his dues to the originals and forefathers of the Blues from the deep
Cellfish (Tauranga Arts...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival X SPACE, BAYCOURT Mon 28 Oct 1pm Tues 29 Oct 8.30pm 90 mins (no
This is Tami Neilson! (...
Multi-award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no introduction. Having
Poetry Club: Read Betwe...
"We welcome emerging and established poets and lovers of poems to come along to a supportive collective in a
Mr Red Light (Tauranga ...
Mr Red Light is a man who attracts bad luck. So naturally, when he tries to rob a bank he fails miserably –
2019 Pasifika Festival ...
Some enthusiastic Pasifika teachers have formed a Pasifika group in the Bay of Plenty to support and
Jordy Maxwell – L...
Jordy Maxwell is a talented photographer, who brightly emerged into the Perth music scene. Since 2017, has
Still Life with Chicken...
Award-winning playwright D.F. Mamea’s slice-of-life story paints a vivid portrait of the local
Rants in the Dark (Taur...
Honest, authentic and laugh-out-loud funny, the play revels in the raw truth of parenthood (and
John Wright & The ...
Expect an evening of thoughtful songs, rich harmonies and colourful tales from the crossroads where music and
Nadia Reid (Tauranga Ar...
With sell-out shows in Auckland, London, Melbourne and her home town of Port Chalmers, and record three under
Hamish Kilgour – ...
With a career spanning more than four decades and a recently released 2nd solo album - Finklestein (Ba Da
Wild Dogs Under My Skir...
Alive with the energy and rhythm of raw and lyrical performance poetry and oral traditions, Wild Dogs Under
Caitriona Fallon –...
Caitriona Fallon and her band of class musicians are pleased to be back at Totara Street for the third year
Missy Raines Trio ̵...
Out of Nashville, Tennesee… one of the most respected, popular and trailblazing figures in bluegrass
Myo Upholstered Headboa...
Make your own headboard! All sizes. You bring your choice of fabric and buttons, and we'll do the
Pottery Workshop in Mou...
Laurie Steer will be running a dynamic Pottery Workshop on Saturday the 2nd of November in downtown Mount
Return of the Funk
A night of original Tauranga hip hop and funk with local underground veteran Dan Kete, and the duo
Ninja Knits Sunday Hook-Up
Monthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and
Start Listening (Tauran...
Time to start listening to the other side of the story, says lawyer and novelist Brannavan Gnanalingam (born
Katikati Folk Blackboar...
At 3pm on the first Sunday of every month Katikati Folk Club have a blackboard (open mic) concert in the
Mickey and Michelle ...
Mickey & Michelle are a harp and fiddle duo from Australia who have managed to seamlessly blend contemporary
Beginner’s Water ...
A practical guide to learning the fundamental skills needed for water-colour painting, with Nick Eggleston,
Photos & Coffee wi...
Learn how to get great photos with Kim Westerskov’s photo workshops in Tauranga. Kim has helped many
Missy Raines Trio (USA)...
With a smoky and seductive alto, Missy Raines heads up her own innovative and genre-bending trio out of
Swan Lake: Imperial Rus...
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to Australia with Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of
Tour Son Pal’Barr...
From the urban jungle of Veracruz, and Mexico City, this trio mixes folklore with contemporary electronic
BayClay 2019
A selection of locally made domestic-ware, garden art and much more. Not to be
Artist Feedback Lab
Join our monthly Friday get-together for artists. We motivate and inspire each other while teaching each
The Artery Print Club
A group of like minded printmaking enthusiasts who get together on the second Friday of every
Community Night Markets...
Come and join us on the 2nd Friday of the month for these awesome markets that celebrate and reflect our
IYSFF NZ National Award...
Join filmmakers from around Aotearoa as they compete for the prestigious awards. The top films from NZ go
Exhibition: ‘Home...
In partnership with Tauranga City Council, this exhibition celebrates local artist, Mr G (Graham Hoete) who
Honest Liars Comedy Imp...
One night only of hilarious comedy improvisation. No script required but loads of
Sarah Spicer and the Bl...
The Blue Riders is a collective of jazz fusion musicians including keyboardist Liam Ryan whose electro-jazz
Spiral of Sound –...
The Bay's community orchestra winds up the 2019 season with SPIRAL OF SOUND, conducted by Justus
Easy Basket Workshop (K...
Learn how to make a simple easy basket in one day. A special technique has been developed by the tutor to
Praxis Exhibition 2019
Praxis is identified as an accepted custom, an idea turned into action. This graduate exhibition is the
Chair up! Upholstery wo...
Want to learn upholstery? Recover that stool? Kick-start your new hobby? It's easier than you think. Come and
The Tauranga Food Wine ...
The Tauranga Food Wine and Music Festival is about bring Kiwi’s together with the 3 things we enjoy the
Intermediate Macrame Wr...
Do you want to learn how to create a gorgeous macrame
Fundamentals of Portrai...
This will be based on traditional painting techniques from old masters and some contemporary approaches
Ladies Night
Stage Right Trust presents a classic kiwi comedy about a group of local blokes down on their luck who decide
Dinner with Legends
KJ Studios poses the question- what if we could bring these historical figures back from the dead for a
Cold Wax Workshop ̵...
An amazing half-day workshop to explore what cold wax is really made of, how to use it and what NOT to do