Come and enjoy the acoustic sounds of local talent T-Bonez at Matawhero Wines, Sunday, 1pm. Bookings essential at cellardoor@matawhero.co.nz
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Oh So Lonelies
Enjoy gourmet platters and wine among the vines while listening to the Oh So Lonelies. Matawhero Wines, Sunday, January 30, 1pm. Bookings essential.
Skram Summer Tour
After a hectic and unexpected year of epic releases and fun times, Skram bring their debut Summer Tour to the North Island. Smash Palace, Friday, February 4, 7.30pm.
Clash Tribute Show
Aotearoa's premier Clash tribute show is touring New Zealand to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album Combat Rock and 20 years of Wazzo Clash, an authentic tribute to the legend that is, The Clash. Smash Palace, Thursday, February 17, 8.30pm. Tickets from undertheradar or $30 at the door.
Kendall Elise: Let The Night In
Kendall Elise and her band The Belgraves will be touring the North Island in celebration of the release of her new album, Let The Night In. Supported by Maorissey. Dome Room, Friday, February 25, 8pm. Presales at the Aviary and limited door sales. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Summer Frequencies
Summer Frequencies Festival will host some of the biggest names in Kiwi music including House Of Shem, DJ Noiz, Tomorrow People, Ardijah, Herbs, Scribe, Che Fu and Three Houses Down. Postponed to March 4 and 5. Gisborne Soundshell. All tickets valid for new date. Tickets from ticketspace.co.nz
Absolute Bowie
After seven years of touring and playing the great songs of David Bowie, Absolute Bowie are back in Gisborne. Dome Room, Saturday, March 5, 8pm. Tickets $20 from eventfinda.co.nz
Gin Wigmore
Singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore is returning home for a five-date regional tour in March 2022. Smash Palace, March 17 and 18. Tickets from livenation.co.nz
Diablos Caravan
An evening of acoustic guitar performed by three of New Zealand's finest players. Dome Room, Friday, March 25. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Annie: The Musical
Musical Theatre Gisborne presents Annie. War Memorial Theatre, April 22 to 30. Tickets from ticketek or i-SITE.
Paul Nache Gallery
Tawhai Rickard's exhibition The Misadventures of Te Kuri and William Peters' exhibition Te Tiriti o Waitangi — Upon Reflection are on at Paul Nache Gallery, 89 Grey Street, until January 29.
Makorori Artists Collective
The collective's second show is on at Verve Cafe in Gladstone Road until the end of February.
Jo + Todd Exhibition
A collection of past and recent harakeke and glass work from Todd Sheridan and Jo Tito. The exhibition will be on tomorrow from 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 5.30pm. To attend, register at http://eepurl.com/hRHD81 and the address will be sent to you. All Covid guidelines will be followed.
The Creative Gene
Heather Van Wyk and Raymond Crafts. Tairāwhiti Museum, until January 23.
Koaka o Whakaaro
Kōaka o Whakaaro is an exhibition of new works by the students and staff from Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Art and Design, showcasing the latest in emerging talent. Tairāwhiti Museum, until February 13.
Be the Taniwha
Tai and Kaaterina Kerekere's exhibition is a tribute to leaders who challenged the status quo, paved pathways of empowerment and broke barriers by bringing issues to the surface. Tairawhiti Museum, until March 20.
Pride Tairawhiti
To coincide with Pride Month in February, Tairāwhiti Rainbow Collective and Tairāwhiti Museum have come together to showcase stories and experiences of some of our LGBTQIA+ community members who have lived and grown up in Tairāwhiti. Opening January 28.
Mothers of the Revolution
Documentary about the Greenham Common women's protest, which started in 1981 when 36 women set off on a 120-mile march from Cardiff to Berkshire to protest against the planned arrival of US nuclear missiles on UK soil.
Best Sellers
Michael Caine plays grumpy author Harris Shaw, and Aubrey Plaza is book editor Lucy Stanbridge, who has nearly sunk her inherited publishing house with failing titles. Decades earlier, Harris put the company on the map, and Lucy discovers he still owes them a book. Harris produces one, and he and Lucy go on a tour to promote it.
One Second
Chinese film about a man who escapes from a farm-prison during the Cultural Revolution. Selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, but withdrawn at short notice.
Spencer
Kristen Stewart stars as Princess Diana at a decisive point in her marriage to Prince Charles — a family gathering where she supposedly decided to end their marriage.
Gold
Two men who find a huge gold nugget must find a way to dig it out. But the doubt and greed begin to set in as they put their plan into motion. Anthony Hayes directed, co-wrote, co-produced and — with Zac Efron and Susie Porter — co-stars.
Nightmare Alley
Remake of a 1947 film noir classic — adapted from a 1946 novel — that starred Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell. This Guillermo del Toro-directed reboot stars Bradley Cooper as an opportunistic conman who learns how to “read” people for a mentalist act, Toni Collette as the woman who teaches him, Cate Blanchett as the psychiatrist who proves to be a dangerous kindred spirit, and Rooney Mara as the kind soul who gets caught up in it all.
King Richard
Will Smith plays Richard Williams, father and coach of Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton). Armed with a 78-page plan, Richard Williams drives his daughters to stardom.
The 355
A group of female international spies must work together to stop a terrorist organisation from starting another world war.
Scream
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask.
The King's Man
Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Harris Dickinson, Djimon Hounsou and Charles Dance star in a Kingsman prequel. The Duke of Oxford, a pacifist, sees the need for a group that will prevent major conflicts. As war clouds gather in the early 20th century, he stands against some of the world's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds.
The Addams Family 2
Morticia and Gomez decide to recapture the family spirit by taking their children and relatives on a road trip.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
A single mother and her two children move to a new town and discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Peter Parker's life was turned upside down when Mysterio exposed him as Spider-Man. Parker asks Dr Stephen Strange to help restore his secret identity with magic, but this breaks open the multiverse, allowing the arrival of five supervillains.
Sing 2
Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast prepare a stage extravaganza. But he has to find a reclusive rock star and persuade him to join them.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
A magical animal rescuer gives Emily a small red puppy that overnight turns into a three-metre canine giant.