6 May – 12 May 2019

Top Picks for the Week The Proclaimers Wednesday 8 May 7:30pm Under Pressure See Dates and Times Below Pete Titchener Friday 10 May 8:00pm – 10:30pm Mother's Day Ride Sunday 12 May 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Pink Play Party for Breast Cancer - Free Park Road Playcentre, Huia Street, Palmerston North Go and take part in this Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign to help support Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand's vital work. The money raised will be used to fund research projects and medical grants to help improve survivorship, as well as support patients and their families during treatment and recovery. Tuesday 7 May 9:30am – 11:30am

St Peters Lunchtime Concert - Easy Sing a Long Songs - Free St Peter's Anglican Church, 229 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North This May lunchtime concert features the wonderful Marion Kennedy Centre choir performing a programme entitled 'Easy Sing a Long songs' which includes nostalgic favourites such as Georgie Girl and Morningtown Ride. Bring your lunch and enjoy a programme of your favourite songs. Tea and coffee is provided. Tuesday 7 May 12:15pm – 12:45pm

Les Petits Kiwis - Public Talk - Free Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North Join in for a public talk by Clotilde Perrin, a talented French writer and illustrator. After the talk, a time will be dedicated to answer all your questions. Books will be for sale and the author will also be available for signing or drawing at the event. This book is best suited for children. Tuesday 7 May 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Psychic Surgery with Jeanette Wilson Hotel Coachman, 140 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North In this two-hour show Jeanette works with a team of spirit world doctors and surgeons to remove pain and restriction often within just minutes. It’s a mind opening evening as Jeanette’s guides give insights to the causation of disease and show how the human body can be healed. Tuesday 7 May 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Newbies - New People to Feilding - Free KR’s Café, 32 Fergusson Street, Feilding This group is for all ages for people who have shifted to Feilding recently. It is a chance to get to know people in the area and have a coffee. Wednesday 8 May 10:30am

Victoria University Undergraduate Information Evening - Free Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, 263 Featherston Street, Palmerston North Learn about study options, scholarships and enrolment as well as what to expect in your first year. Hear from academics in a variety of subject areas and a current university student from your region. Wednesday 8 May 6:00pm – 8:00pm

The Proclaimers Regent on Broadway, 53 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Twins Craig and Charlie Reid and their talented band bring their fantastic live set to Palmerston North. Fans can look forward to hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I'm On My Way, Sunshine on Leith, Letter From America and King Of The Road; as well as material from their acclaimed new album Angry Cyclist. Wednesday 8 May 7:30pm

Metamorphoses with the Aroha Quartet Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Nicknamed 'The Hunt’, this is a high-spirited, joyful work, both rustic and sophisticated. It continues with String Quartet Number 1 'Métamorphoses nocturnes' by Hungarian composer György Ligeti. Acclaimed as demonstrating "accomplished brilliance, soulfulness and sublime intensity in perfect balance and tonal unity" Wednesday 8 May 7:30pm – 9:30pm

A Mighty Coalition? Allies and The Battle of Monte Cassino Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North The presenter at this event is Professor Glyn Harper. Entry is a $3.00 donation to the Royal New Zealand Engineers Trust. Head along for a listen. Thursday 9 May 12:00pm – 1:15pm

Are You Interested In Growing Your Business? - Free Feilding Little Theatre, 21 Stafford Street, Feilding Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) exist to drive economic growth and wealth in the Manawatu and beyond! They are here to support your business growth, so head along and learn about the free tools and resources available. Thursday 9 May 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Under Pressure Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Massey University Drama Society presents 'Under Pressure', A Trio of One-Act Plays. Breathless by Wendy-Marie Martin, Look Me In the Eye by Lindsay Price and Mo and Jess Kill Susie by Gary Henderson. Thursday 9 May 7:00pm – 8:00pm Mo and Jess Kill Susie Friday 10 May 7:00pm – 8:00pm Breathless and Look Me in the Eye Saturday 11 May 4:00pm – 5:00pm Mo and Jess Kill Susie Saturday 11 May 7:00pm – 8:00pm Breathless and Look Me in the Eye

For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu, pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days. This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on. Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

One Day Ahead Screening Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North One Day Ahead is the story of eight New Zealand amateur cyclists attempting to complete the 2018 Tour de France race a day ahead of the professional race. The film itself is a microcosm of life compressed into 21 stages of the tour itself with the highs and lows of human emotions, as eight individuals' bond to become a team of one to finish one of the world’s toughest and arguably most famous cycle races. Thursday 9 May 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Fresh & Funny Stand-up Comedy Open Mic The Royal, 44 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Fresh & Funny is the new name of Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic. Get yourself along and check out this comedic sandpit where local comedians get up to test out their new material. If you fancy getting up and giving it a go either message the Comedy Hub via Facebook, email [email protected], or just turn up on the night and ask for Nathan. Thursday 9 May 8:00pm – 10.00pm

Skating Disco Bell Hall, Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North Roller skating disco every Friday during term time! The cost is $5.00 per skater which includes skate hire. Spectators are free. Head along, bring your friends and have a rolling great time. Games, music and spot prizes! The shop will be open for snacks and drinks. No eftpos though, cash only. All ages and abilities are welcome. Friday 3 May 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Chaidaze Shed 23, 23 Princess Street, Palmerston North Chaidaze bring together a blend of, acoustic guitar, soft melodic vocals and djembe percussion. Join in for an evening of high vibration percussion and conscious vocals. They will be looking forward to seeing you there! Friday 10 May 6:30pm

Pete Titchener Theosophical Society Hall, 304 Church Street, Palmerston North Every now and again a performer comes out of their shell and displays a different side of their talent. Such is the case with Pete Titchener! When Pete takes to the stage as a solo performer audience can expect a well-balanced mix of self-penned, thoughtful and humorous songs mixed with dubious witty banter. There are no eftpos facilities, so tickets are cash only. Friday 10 May 8:00pm – 10:30pm

Tote and Gloat 2019 B&M Centre, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North This fabulous event is hosted by Rose City Quilters and is put together with Rachael Daisy Merchants Exhibitions. Tickets must be bought at the event and they cost $15.00. Saturday 11 May 8:00am – 5:00pm

Body Mind Spirit Wellbeing Festival Community Leisure Centre, 569 Fergusson Street, Palmerston North An exciting day with fabulous stall holders offering an amazing selection of services and products for your wellbeing. A fantastic opportunity to enjoy a bit of pampering, grab that much-needed healing or just while the day away sitting

amongst the beautiful energies and wonderful people, the choice is yours. Free talks and demonstrations throughout the day. All welcome. Saturday 11 May 10:00am – 4:00pm

Organ Recital St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 16 Camden Street, Feilding Michael Stewart and Richard Apperley, the Director and Assistant Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, will play the marvellous organ in St John's Church, taking you on a journey through organ music. The recital will be followed by soup and rolls, included in the door charge. Saturday 11 May 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Feilding Playcentre Comedy Night Feilding Little Theatre Players, 21 Stafford Street, Feilding It's time for the adults to have a well-earned break from the young-un's and have a little fun themselves, all whilst helping out Feilding Playcentre. All profits raised will be donated to the playcentre so they can continue the great work they do with local children and Whānau. Tickets are just $20, door sales on the night are $30. Saturday 11 May 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Jennian Homes - Mother's Day Fun Run 2019 Ongley Park, Park Road, Palmerston North There’s a reason they run this event every year. Jennian Homes is proud to support the Heart Foundation in the fight to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and to enable people with heart disease to live full lives. Entries include a free t-shirt for each attendee (Sizes available will be processed on a first, come, first serve basis and while stocks last). Sunday 12 May 9:00am – 12:00pm

Austism Skateboard Session On Board Palmerston North Skate Park, Church Street, Palmerston North OnBoard Skate’s Pushing Forward skateboard programme for children on the Autism spectrum has been designed to empower these children to become more physically active by providing them with the necessary skills and confidence to be able to engage in regular skateboarding activity alongside typically developed children in community spaces. Sunday 12 May 9:00am – 10:30am

Manawatū Woodworkers' Guild - Free Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, 326 Main Street, Palmerston North The craftspeople of the Manawatū Woodworkers' Guild are masters of chisel and lathe. Head along and see them transform chunks of wood into works of art. Sunday 12 May 10:30am – 3:00pm

Caccia Birch House Open Days - Free Caccia Birch House, 130 Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North Explore the house and gardens, learn about the past owners and how the house was rescued from dereliction and destruction in the eighties by PNCC and many supporters. Then brought back to life in the nineties to become a thriving venue with stories of the past to tell. Please note: Only half the house will be available for viewing on Mother's Day due to the hosting of Artisan Kitchen's High Tea, the main room upstairs will be unavailable. Sunday 12 May 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Mother's Day Ride Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway, Victoria Esplanade, Park Road, Palmerston North All Mums deserve to be treated, and you can give your Mum a unique surprise on Mother's Day with a free ride! Under 2 years are free as well. Weather permitting. Sunday 12 May 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Mother’s Day High Tea Caccia Birch House, 130 Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North Caccia Birch House are delighted to offer a beautiful selection of sweets and savoury treats for you and your loved ones. Enjoy a sip on a cup of tea or opt for bubbles for a special occasion. Sunday 12 May 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Make Mum's Day Palmerston North Conference Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North This year, Simon Gault is the special guest! World famous in the chef industry and restaurant world, he will be cooking a three-course dinner on stage! Which will be filmed live and be played through big screens. 350 guests enjoyed the beautiful meal cooked last year, so get your ticket now! Sunday 12 May 6:30pm – 10:30pm

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