What's on in Gisborne

HERE WE COME: SFRQ East Coast Regional Finalists Campion College band The Reverse Situation are from left guitarist Ronan Wallace, vocalist Fushia Tibble, drummer Flynn Fitzgerald and guitarist Nicolai grant. Bassist Cameron Wood is not pictured. The band will go up against 12 others this weekend for a shot at the national final in September. PIcture by Liam Clayton

Friday, May 27Craig Adams & the Rustlers, performing at The Whitehouse.

Open mic at Verve Cafe, Gladstone Rd, from 8pm

Saturday, May 28St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale, 9am–12 noon in car park behind church, access off Childers Rd, $5 per car (paid on arrival, set up 8.30am). Ph Val 868 8226. Wide variety of realistically-priced goods.

Oil Infusion workshop with tutor Heera Rigney, 11.30–12.30pm, Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 56 Ballance Street, $5 per person. Please register on 867 4708.

Smokefree Rockquest, East Coast regional final, War Memorial Theatre, 7pm.

Kiwi artists Ty & Pieter T, perform at the Retro Bar.

Sunday, May 29Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club walk, Otara Station, Whatatutu. An easy walk to a ridgeline, with views of Maungahaumi, Arowhana and Hikurangi. Contact Geoff ph 862 5710 or cobbunco@xtra.co.nz

Monday, May 30Hospice Tairawhiti Fashion Show, Hospice Shop, 66 Peel Street. Doors open at 6pm, $10 per head, includes refreshments and nibbles.

Thursday, June 2Ulysses Motorcycle Club, Gisborne Branch meeting, 7.30pm, Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club. For anyone who rides or is interested in motorcycles. Ph Chris 868 9661.

Friday, June 3Braemar Dancing Competitions, 6pm – ballet, modern & hip hop dancing – War Memorial Theatre, adults $5, kids $1, pre-schoolers free. Adult concession $30 all weekend sessions.

Saturday, June 4Braemar Dancing Competitions 8.45am, 1.30pm & 6.30pm – ballet, modern & hip hop dancing – War Memorial Theatre. Adults $5, kids $1, pre-schoolers free.

Sunday, June 5The Gisborne Motorcycle Sports Club, MX round 2 or TT round 1 (to be confirmed). Sign in 8.45–9.45am, racing at 10am, new riders welcome. Check Facebook for updates or ph 868 9044.

Braemar Dancing Competitions 8.45am, 1.30pm & 6.30pm – ballet, modern & hip hop dancing – War Memorial Theatre. Adults $5, kids $1, pre-schoolers free.

Wa165 steam train trip to Muriwai, 1pm, Railway Station, Grey St. Tickets from i-Site. Unsold tickets available at the railway station from 12.30pm.