East Coast Vibes Festival: Headlined by international and local reggae acts, featuring Fiji, Rebel Souljahz, Spawnbreezie, Herbs, Scribe and many more. Friday, January 12-13 (10am to 11pm), Awapuni Stadium, Centennial Marine Drive.
Ciaran McMeeken: The singer-songwriter performs his self-titled debut album. The Dome Room, January 18, (7pm). $15 presales from Aviary or undertheradar.co.nz, $20 on the door
Live On The Lawn: The outdoor summer concert series presents Barleycorn who will bring a mixture of Celtic and folk music, and songs of the sea to their free concert. Marina Park, Friday, January 19 (6pm).
Tiromoana summer concerts: Pianist James Guan and guest artist Alex Isted on violin. Guan will perform the complete set of Chopin Etudes, while Isted will perform works by Saint-Seans, Ravel and Strauss. January 20. (7.30pm). Tiromoana, 41 Winifred Street, Okitu. Adults $25, children and students $10. Book at 868 6443 or tiromoanasummerconcerts@gisborne.net.nz
Shenandoah Davis: The US-based musician and songwriter performs “pitch-perfect chamber pop”. The Dome Room, January 20. 8pm. Presales from Aviary $15, or $20 on the door
Rock Steady Supergroup: Musicians from Bad Company, Foreigner. Smash Palace Bar, January 25 (8pm) Tickets $50 available from eventfinda or venue at 867 7769.
Tiromoana summer concerts: Cello recital by 17 year-old Matthias Balzat. New Zealand’s most outstanding young cellist performs works by Brahms, Paganini, Tchaikovsky, Piatti, Rachmaninoff, Kapusti and Farr. January 27. (7.30pm). Tiromoana, 41 Winifred Street, Okitu. Adults $25, children and students $10. Book at 868 6443 or tiromoanasummerconcerts@gisborne.net.nz
Michael Jackson History Show: War Memorial Theatre, February 15, (8pm)
Kevin Bloody Wilson: War Memorial Theatre, February 22, (8pm)
Visual ArtsTairawhiti Museum: Toru Tekau. This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the birth of a new movement in ceramics, Nga Kaihanga Uku — Maori Clay Artists. Contributing artists include Baye Riddell, Manos Nathan, Colleen Urlich, Paerau Corneal and Wi Taepa. Myopia, Follow My Journey — Phillipa Knight, until February 18. Kete-Puawai — Basket of Evolution, until February 25. Hei Puru Rourou — Toihoukura, until February 11.
Te Kuwatawata gallery: Te Whare Ripene, an exhibition of ribbon weaving by Te Aitanga a Hauiti artists.
Zest Cafe: Lottie Lu postage stamp work by Janine McDiarmid.
Muirs Bookshop Cafe: Digital art by Troy Conole.
At the flicksDOME CINEMA
Borg vs McEnroe: Wimbledon, 1980. The world waits to see the No.1 tennis player in the world, Björn Borg, claim his fifth Wimbledon title. But at only 24, Borg is close to the end — worn out and ridden with anxiety. Meanwhile, 20-year-old John McEnroe is determined to replace his former hero on the Wimbledon throne.
The Hero: Lee Hayden (Sam Elliott) is an ageing Western star whose best performances are decades behind him. Given a jolt by a cancer diagnosis, he strikes up a relationship with a much younger woman (Laura Prepon) and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Krysten Ritter), all the while searching for one final role to cement his legacy.
Human Traces: Kiwi filmmaker Nic Gorman’s thriller observes husband-and-wife scientists Sarah and Glenn at work on the Canterbury coast, where the arrival of mysterious stranger Pete disrupts things.
Ingrid Goes West: Comedy-drama about the pitfalls of social media. An unstable young woman, Ingrid, becomes obsessed with a social media influencer and insinuates herself into her life, with unsettling results.
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell have been acclaimed for their roles in this award-winning film about a mother who buys billboards to chide police for their failure to find her daughter’s killer. Written, produced and directed by Martin McDonagh.
All the Money in the World: Director Ridley Scott’s late replacement of Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the role of octogenarian oil billionaire J. Paul Getty made entertainment headlines. Plummer has come up trumps, winning rave reviews for his portrayal of the tycoon who refuses to pay a ransom for his kidnapped grandson. Michelle Williams, as the mother, and Charlie Plummer (no relation to Christopher), as the kidnapped youth, also shine.
Pitch Perfect 3: Third and final film in the trilogy has the Bellas, now graduated from college, reuniting for one final performance on an overseas tour. Stars Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries and secrets.
Breathe: The true story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, whose lives were turned upside-down when Robin was paralysed from the neck down by polio at the age of 28. Directed by Andy Serkis.
Coco: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find a solution.
Ferdinand: After Ferdinand the bull is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is torn from his home. Determined to return, he rallies a misfit team for the ultimate adventure.
Paddington 2: Paddington picks up odd jobs to buy a present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Four teenagers discover an old video-game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting.
The Greatest Showman: Inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is a musical celebrating the birth of show business.
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