The Tauranga Arts Festival ANZ Community Day last year. Photo/file.
You won't miss a beat with everything going on in the Bay this Labour weekend. Check out the Bay of Plenty Times wrap of things to do this long weekend.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Baypark Family Speedway Season Opening Night
Where: Baypark ASB Stadium, Truman Lane,
Mount Maunganui
When: Gates open 5pm, racing starts 6.30pm
Adult $19, Child $10 (5-16 years old - proof of age may be required). Senior Pass $10 (65+ with Gold Card ID). Family Pass (2 Adults 3 Children) $50.
Mount Crossfit New Zealand Team Nationals
Where: ASB Arena, Baypark, Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui
When: 8.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday
There are several scored events, five today and three tomorrow, with teams battling to be named the fittest in New Zealand.
Wheels on Mainstreet
Where: Downtown Mount Maunganui
When: Saturday
More than 200 classic and hot rod vehicles, trucks and motorcycles with live music and the atmosphere that only the Mount can deliver provide you with a day of free fun and entertainment.
RNZRSA National Snooker Singles Tournament
Where: Whangamata RSA
When: From 7pm, Saturday and Sunday
Classic Car, Motorbike and Tractor Show
Where: Whangamata Club
When: 9am
ANZ Community Day
Where: The Strand (closed to traffic).
When: 11am-3pm.
Including a market, Creatures of Wonderland procession (1.30pm, starts Red Square), Mad Hatter's Tea Party (Dry Dock cafe, Wharf St), traditional Indian music and an interactive performance of Whales (2pm, waterfront).
In their Element: Riley Elliott
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 10am-11am.
Shark researcher warns against destroying the ocean's apex predator.
Farewell Kabul: Christina Lamb
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 11.30am-12.30pm.
UK foreign correspondent looks back over more than 25 years of covering Afghanistan.
Silver Surfer: Phil Jarratt
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 1pm-2pm.
Long-time surfing writer yarns about the characters, the sport and his books.
Displaced: Christina Lamb & Tracey Barnett
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Fresh from covering Europe's refugee crisis, Lamb is joined by Kiwi asylum law campaigner Barnett.
The Road that Wasn't There
Where: X-Space, Baycourt.
When: 1pm, Saturday and 5pm, Sunday.
A scary fairytale from Aotearoa that includes puppetry and shadow play. What happens when you stray off the beaten track?.
Both Sides Now
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 8.30pm.
Julia Deans performs from the songbook of the legendary Joni Mitchell.
Morning of the Earth
Where: Mount Drury reserve.
When: 8.30pm.
Phil Jarratt introduces this 1972 cult surfing movie (remastered). Part of the Tauranga Arts Festival in conjunction with Night Owl Cinema. Free. (Rain day Sunday.)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Century Yuasa and Classic Cover Insurance 2015 Street Rod Nationals
Where: Classic Flyers Museum, Jean Batten Dr
When: From 9.30am
Mini buses running all day to Tauranga shops, Mount Maunganui Shops, and beaches.
Island Time: Phil Jarratt
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 10am-11am.
In love with Bali since 1974, Jarratt last year published a history of the Indonesian island.
All Relative: Debra Daley & Mei-Lin Hansen
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 11.30am-12.30pm.
Maori-Chinese playwright Hansen and historical novelist Daley discuss their craft.
The Writer's Festival: Stephanie Johnson & Claire Mabey
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 1pm-2pm.
A discussion of writer festivals in general and Johnson's novel of the same name in particular.
Making Do: Christina Lamb, Phil Jarratt & Riley Elliott
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Tall tales and true from remote and dangerous places.
The Mooncake and the Kumara
Where: Baycourt.
When: 7pm.
Love blossoms in a 1920s market garden but the Maori-Chinese relationship has far-reaching repercussions. Performed in te reo, English, NZ Sign and Cantonese.
The Hard Road
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 8.30pm.
Julia Deans, Annie Crummer and Tama Waipara share the music that inspired them on their personal 'hard road'.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Tami Neilson
Where: Pacific Crystal Palace, The Strand.
When: 3pm.
Award-winning country singer-songwriter shares her formidable talent.
NZTrio
Where: X-Space, Baycourt.
When: 5pm.
Dynamic and compelling classical music as New Zealand's best piano trio performs works by contemporary composers.
Motu: Oileain
Where: Baycourt.
When: 8pm.
Irish and Maori musicians (Trinity Roots) mingle their cultures by way of music.
Motu: Oileain means 'islands' in both te reo and Irish.