What's on this weekend in Hawke's Bay - 26 to 28 April
Hawke's Bay is full of brilliant things to do this weekend. Below are some of the best events happening around the region.
Happy Hour with Campbell Burns Friday from 5pm at The Urban Winery, 3A Ossian Street, Ahuriri. Free entry.
Go and see one of the Hawke's Bay's most talented producers and multi instrumentalist Campbell Burns in live looping mode at The Urban Winery tonight. Known for his incredible interpretations of songs in his own style, Campbell's sets are often known to veer off in many directions including neo soul, dub and ambient flavours. A must see act for any music fan. All details available here.
The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience Friday from 7.30 pm at the Napier Municipal Theatre, 119 Tennyson Street. Tickets available here.
‘The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international level show honoring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. With a full nine-piece line-up, The Boss presents Bruce’s music at a captivating level and is a must see for any Bruce fan. All details available here.
Rewind and The Serial Chillers Friday from 7.30 pm at The Cabana. $10 entry on the door.
Two amazing local bands take over the legendary Cabana to play all of your favourite Kiwi and Aussie tunes, so get in early and let your hair down and unwind to the tunes of Rewind, fronted by Lynne Toner and The Serial Chillers, fronted by the wickedly talented Viv Bull. All details available here.
AlphaXe Bow and Blade Competition Saturday at 10 am at AlphaaXe Archery, 1/117 Carlyle Street Napier. $35 entry fee.
Participants aged 11 and above are invited to showcase their talents in both axe throwing and archery, plus there will be one hour before the competition starts to practise and learn how to use the gear if you are a beginner. Competitors will engage in two rounds of axe throwing and archery, vying for a chance to advance to the top spots and compete for the $350 cash prize. all details available here.
Napier Repair Cafe Saturday from 11.30 am to 2 pm at Asher Hall, 1 Dalton Street. Free entry, koha for refreshments.
Bring along your small broken household items to be repaired by the talented repair volunteers at the Napier Repair Cafe. They can fix clothing, small furnishings, appliances, jewellery, bicycles, scooters, computers with software issues, toys and lots of other household items. Take your broken stuff into the team and enjoy a coffee and cake while you wait for your fix. More details available here.
Winedogs Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm at Elephant Hill, Te Awanga. Tickets available here.
Love dogs? Love wine? Then we have the perfect pairing for you. Bring along your furry four-legged barking friends (on a lead) and enjoy a lovely walk through the vineyards of Elephant Hill with a glass in hand, while enjoying live music, food trucks, good times and heaps of dogs. More details available here.
Napier CBD Runway and Market Day Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, the markets are Napier CBD wide and the fashion parade starts at 11 am on Emerson Street.
Saturday in Napier will be packed with fashion, great deals and entertainment for the Napier CBD Runway and Market day. Emerson Street will transform into a vibrant catwalk, showcasing the latest Autumn/Winter collections from leading local retailers and market stalls scattered throughout the CBD with great deals and bargains waiting for you at every stall. All the details are available here.
Kofi Kunkpe - African Drumming Workshop Saturday from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Hawk'es Bay Theosophical Society Hall, 5 Devonshire Place, Taradale. Tickets $50.
Experience the Vibrancy of African Culture with Kofi Kunkpe's Workshops. As a charismatic ambassador of West African culture, Kofi brings his passion and infectious joy to dynamic workshops. Let Kofi ignite your passion for African culture through interactive and meaningful experiences. All details available here.
Day Time Cocktail Masterclass Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm at The National Distillery Company, 1 Ossian Street, Ahuriri. Tickets available here.
Learn how to make three of the best cocktails you have ever tasted and enjoy a fun experience and the delicious fruits of your labour once you have created each drink. Along with the three cocktails, enjoy a gin and tonic on arrival and tasty shared platters. All details available here.
Beats and Bites at Crab Farm Winery Saturday from 5 pm at Crab Farm Winery, 511 Main North Road, Bay View. Koha entry.
Groove Saturday afternoon away with DJ’s Beach Motors and Bobbin’. This will be a laid back afternoon not to be missed! With a delicious gourmet snack menu, our beautiful wines and great company. Music runs from 5pm - 9pm and all details available from here.
POWER / Jack Knife Beat / Paddy and the Cryptids Saturday from 8 pm at Paisley Stage, 17 Carlyle Street, Napier. $10 on the door.
POWER, a Hawke's Bay institution, or possibly they should be institutionalised, brings you a taste of northern soul and with a flair of number 8 wire kiwi ingenuity with a big sound and good times. Jack Knife Beat, fronted by the soulful voice of Jake, this powerhouse blues band brings the goods, from blues classics to the Doors and takes on modern classics! Also Paddy and the Cryptids will be joining them with some punky kiwi originals too. All details available here.
Vinyl Day Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm at The Urban Winery, 3A Ossian Street, Ahuriri. Free entry.
Huge selection of LPs on sale, $5 cheapies, pre-loved records, brand new classic albums, high end audiophile gems! Hundreds of top quality Japanese pressings. Cash only. Dig the crates and quench your thirst. All details available here.
MTG Sunday Cinema Double Feature: River and Mountain Sunday from 1.30 at Century Theatre Napier, 9 Herschell Street. Tickets available here and here.
The first feature is River at 1.30 pm - A stunning exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers, in all their majesty and fragility. With score by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Jennifer Peedom and Joseph Nizeti, presented by Willem Dafoe. The second feature is Mountain at 3 pm - A breathtaking voyage into the extreme and an experience featuring the highest peaks around the world. With accompanying score by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Jennifer Peedom with narration by Willem Dafoe. More details available here.
