If you're inspired to try something new, or even to build on existing skills, let me draw to your attention to Splatter, now open on Princess St. It offers creative workshops for all ages in carpentry, pottery, copper foil leadlights and so much more.
Centrepoint has rejigged its 2022 programme following the postponement of Timber!, so if you've not caught up with that it's worth checking its website for new dates. Globe Theatre continues its now legendary rescheduling of a busy programme, this month offering The Big Bike Film Night on Saturday, March 5 at 7pm. The night is on a mission to bring us the best cycling short films from around the world.
Comedy Hub is back with its Fresh and Funny Open Mic Night on Wednesday, March 9, 7.30pm, when Samantha Hannah from Scotland hosts some Palmy favourites and out-of-town guests. The Sunday Matinee Series also returns, with March 20 offering a chance to hear from Caitline Morris on cello, and Andrew Atkins on piano.
My heartfelt thanks go out – first, to the staff of our city venues who are working so hard to run safe, well-managed events - and second, to you if you're managing to be out there supporting our arts sector. Stay safe, keep smiling behind your masks. This too shall pass. I'll be back next month with the usual surprising array of the things there are to do in our wonderful city.
• Rachel Bowen is an arts enthusiast, sometime actor and, as a Palmerston North city councillor, chairwoman of the council's Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee. The views expressed here are her own.