What’s On in Gisborne
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Gisborne
Tue 1 & Thu 3 Sep · Tautua Lounge Café
Regular art workshops held at Tautua Lounge Café, running twice this week.
Tue 1 Sep · Craftwell Supply Studio
A casual weekly drawing club open to anyone who wants to sketch alongside others.
Tue 1 Sep · Gisborne Library
A drop-in session at the library for anyone researching their family history.
Fri 4 Sep · Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
A hands-on workshop on making miso, hosted by the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre.
Sat 5 Sep · Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council
A printmaking workshop covering the basics of cutting and printing lino blocks.
Sat 5 Sep · Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
A practical repair session on fixing shoes and extending the life of what you already own.
Mon 31 Aug · Tatapouri Bay
Coastal sauna sessions running out at Tatapouri Bay.
Mon 31 Aug · Multicultural Hub
A free beginners tai chi class at the Multicultural Hub, entry via Derby Street.
Tue 1 Sep · Reset Studios
An all-levels gentle vinyasa yoga class at Reset Studios.
Tue 1 Sep · Movement First Pilates
Weekly Tuesday yoga classes at Movement First Pilates.
Thu 3 Sep · Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council
An open community yoga session hosted by the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council.
Sun 6 Sep · The Yoga Room
A Sunday morning hatha yoga class at The Yoga Room.
Mon 31 Aug · Senior Citizens Centre
A weekly card night at the Senior Citizens Centre, open to new players.
Tue 1 Sep · Hospice Tairāwhiti
A regular informal get-together over a cuppa at Hospice Tairāwhiti.
Tue 1 Sep · Tauawhi Men’s Centre
The local chess club meets weekly at the Tauawhi Men’s Centre.
Wed 2 Sep · Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council
A weekly walk-in evening at the Multicultural Council focused on health and wellbeing.
Wed 2 Sep · Gisborne RSA
Weekly Cuban salsa and rueda de casino dance lessons at the Gisborne RSA.
Fri 4 Sep · Treble Court Fountain
A community gathering for karakia and waiata, meeting at the Treble Court fountain.
Wed 2 Sep · Dome Cinema and Bar
An encore screening of the New Zealand-made selection from the NZ Mountain Film Festival.
Thu 3 Sep · Dome Cinema and Bar
Screening as part of the Dome Cinema’s weekly programme.
Fri 4 Sep · Dome Cinema and Bar
A Friday night screening at the Dome Cinema and Bar.
Sat 5 Sep · Dome Cinema and Bar
Showing at the Dome Cinema and Bar on Saturday.
Sun 6 Sep · Dome Cinema and Bar
Closing out the week’s Dome Cinema programme on Sunday.
Now showing · Tairāwhiti Museum
The annual group exhibition of work by local artists, potters and photographers.
Now showing · Tairāwhiti Museum
A contemporary art exhibition of work by Susan Holmes.
Now showing · Tairāwhiti Museum
A contemporary art exhibition of work by Ngaire Tuhua.
Now showing · Tairāwhiti Museum
A museum exhibition centred on the pou of Hinematioro.
Now showing · Tairāwhiti Museum
A photography exhibition on long-term display at Tairāwhiti Museum.
Mon 31 Aug · Gisborne Library
A quiet, low-sensory session in the library’s Papatipu Launch Pad space.
Tue 1 Sep · HB Williams Memorial Library
A weekly baby and caregiver session at the HB Williams Memorial Library.
Fri 4 Sep · HB Williams Memorial Library
A weekly Lego building club for kids at the library.
Sat 5 Sep · Eastwoodhill Arboretum
A dog-friendly day out in the grounds of Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Sun 6 Sep · Artemis Games
A Magic: The Gathering league session for younger players at Artemis Games.
Thu 3 Sep · Smash Palace Bar
Smash Palace’s weekly jam night where musicians form bands on the spot.
Fri 4 Sep · Smash Palace
A live jazz set from Jasmine Taare and her band at Smash Palace.
Sat 5 Sep · Gisborne War Memorial Theatre
A ticketed classical concert from the Dolfin-Lin piano and cello duo.
Sat 5 Sep · Mangapapa Scout Hall
A regular Saturday afternoon folk music session at the Mangapapa Scout Hall.
Sat 5 Sep · Cnr Stout & Fitzherbert Sts
The weekly Saturday market runs from 9.30am with local produce, wine, coffee and hot food.
Sun 6 Sep · Makaraka School Carpark
A community swap for home-grown produce, seeds and seedlings.
Sun 6 Sep · Eastwoodhill Arboretum
A burgers-and-bingo social afternoon at Eastwoodhill National Arboretum.
Tue 1 Sep · HB Williams Memorial Library
A free business workshop for College of Midwives members working in LMC practice.
Wed 2 Sep · Tōnui Collab
The University of Auckland’s Women in Engineering roadshow stops in at Tōnui Collab.
Wed 9 Sep · Neighbourhood Pizzeria
A guided Bob Ross-inspired painting evening at Neighbourhood Pizzeria.
From Thu 10 Sep · Lawson Field Theatre
The jukebox musical runs across multiple dates at Lawson Field Theatre.
Sat 12 Sep · Smash Palace
A live band night at Smash Palace.
From Tue 15 Sep · Gisborne War Memorial Theatre
Makauri School’s production of myths, legends and fables, over several nights.
Sun 20 Sep · Longbush Reserve
A trail run through Longbush Reserve.
Wed 23 Sep · Gisborne War Memorial Theatre
A theatre production staged at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre.
Sat 26 Sep · Gisborne
The travelling Gypsy Fair sets up in Gisborne for the weekend.
Sun 27 Sep · St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
A joint concert from the Gisborne Concert Band and Gisborne Civic Brass.
Sources: Eventfinda and Tairāwhiti Gisborne. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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