A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.
THIS WEEK
Full Moon Party
Beleza Events presents Full Moon Party, featuring Brazilbeat, Paws, DJose and more. Smash Palace, tomorrow, 9pm. Tickets $15 from eventbrite.co.nz
Summer Frequencies
Bringing the vibes to Gisborne this weekend. Featuring some of New Zealand's biggest acts, including Savage, Herbs, Ardijah, Scribe and Three Houses Down. Awapuni Soundshell. Tickets from ticketspace.co.nz
Wine, Music and Cheese Evening
Wrights Vineyard and Winery are hosting Franzi Corker at the Cellar Door on Saturday, 6pm. Cheese platters will be available on the evening for purchase, plus a build-your-own gourmet picnic will be operating. Tickets $10 from wrightswines.co.nz
Sunday Music at Matawhero
T-Bonez plays live acoustic music at Matawhero Wines, Sunday, 1pm. Free entry with lunch booking. Bookings essential at cellardoor@matawhero.co.nz
COMING UP
Poverty Bay Blues Night
A selection of live local blues music. Dome Cinema, Tuesday, 7pm. Entry $5 at the door.
Shaun Kirk at Smash
Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with alt/blues/soul tunes on guitar, drums and harmonica. Smash Palace, Wednesday, 8pm. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Ministry for Culture & Heritage: What Does Local Music Mean To You? Launch Party
The official launch of a community research project to map the local music sector. Smash Palace, Thursday, February 9, 7pm. Free entry.
Oasis by Gallagher
Hear the UK's most authentic Oasis Tribute band playing their favourite anthems. Smash Palace, Saturday, February 11, 8pm. Tickets from eventfinda.co.nz
White Chapel Jak Endless Summer Tour
A unique blend of groove-altered covers and soulful beats, with Ocean Tinning. Smash Palace, Saturday, February 18, 7pm. Tickets from eventbrite.co.nz
THEATRE
Jesus Christ Superstar
Centre Stage presents the iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. Onstage April 27 to May 6. Tickets from ticketek.co.nz or Gisborne i-SITE.
Chicago
Tickets on sale now at ticketek.co.nz. War Memorial Theatre, May 19 to 27.
VISUAL ARTS
Out of the Illusion, Into the Unified Field
A body of work and a retrospective by Tish Scott. Tairāwhiti Museum, until February 17.
Colours Deluxe
Celebrating the achievement of Sarah and Edward Featon of Gisborne, who in the 1880s undertook an ambitious project to describe and paint New Zealand's flowering plants. Tairāwhiti Museum, until June 25.
A Real Therapy
Graeme Nicoll has sketched, painted and carved for as long as he can remember. It's his happy place, hence his exhibition's title. This exhibition concentrates mainly on his artwork since retiring in 2018. Tairāwhiti Museum, until March 26.
Circle the Square
A series of paintings created during Ryan Ledger's recovery process of mental health after burning himself out — after completing his media arts degree while also making music videos in the underground R ‘n' B and hip-hop scene in New Zealand. The exhibition explores the themes of identity and his interpretation of what spirituality is while identifying as a gay man. Tairāwhiti Museum, opening Saturday.
Ka Waiata Au
This exhibition is an extension of Erena Koopu's exploration of waiata in paint. These works are a translation of lyrical excellence, of iwi histories and whakapapa through visual expression. Tairāwhiti Museum, opening February 18.
Gisborne Printmakers: Introduction to Printmaking Workshop
Learn how to do offset printing using found objects. Lysnar House Studios (behind Tairāwhiti Museum), Saturday, February 11, 9.30am. $25 to be paid in advance to the group's account: KiwiBank, 38-9011-0566721-00 with your details. Contact Jean on 027 868 8606 or jeanjohn@xtra.co.nz
DOME CINEMA
The Honeymoon
Romantic comedy in which a man takes his best friend along on his honeymoon in Venice, with disastrous results.
Elvis
Austin Butler won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in probably the best film so far on the life and music of The King.
Come Back Anytime
Director John Daschbach spent a year in Tokyo making a documentary about self-taught Japanese ramen master Masamoto Ueda. At his legendary ramen shop, Bizentei, Ueda has been serving his traditional Tokyo-style ramen (a Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a broth) to diehard fans for over 40 years.
Odeon Multiplex
The Whale
A reclusive and unhealthy English teacher hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption.
We Are Still Here
An Australian-New Zealand anthology film created as a response to the 250th anniversary of the second voyage of James Cook to Australia in 1772. The project consists of 10 linked short films by each of 10 Indigenous Australian and Māori filmmakers about the impact of settler colonialism on the region's indigenous cultures. The films were directed by Beck Cole, Dena Curtis, Tracey Rigney, Danielle MacLean, Tim Worrall, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Richard Curtis and Chantelle Burgoyne.
Knock at the Cabin
A family of three are held captive by four strangers, who demand they sacrifice one of their own to avert the apocalypse. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Stars Dave Bautista and Rupert Grint.
André Rieu in Dublin
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and guests gather for a whimsical celebration, with romantic melodies, popular classics, party tunes and beloved waltzes.
Tad the Explorer: The Mummy Adventure
When Tad inadvertently destroys a rare sarcophagus, a spell is cast, putting his friends' lives in danger. Saving Mummy, Jeff and Belzoni will trigger an adventure resulting in Tad and Sara travelling to the far corners of the world.
The Banshees of Inisherin
Irish comedy-drama in which lifelong friends fall out over one's insistence that he wants no more to do with the other.
The Amazing Maurice
Animated film based on Terry Pratchett's book The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. Great voice cast.
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Super spy Orson Fortune and his operatives recruit a movie star to help them stop an arms broker from selling weapons technology that threatens to disrupt the world order.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives. He embarks on an epic journey into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore his lost lives.
M3GAN
Horror film in which a lifelike doll is programmed to be a child's perfect companion.
Avatar: The Way of Water (2D, 3D)
Jake Sully lives with his new family on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.
Victory at nationals means place in Team NZ for Hip Hope Unite World Champs.