What's on: Jazz and a benefit concert in Kerikeri, markets in Mangonui and Paparoa plus lots more to do in Northland

The Jazz Club is bringing the Allana Goldsmith Quartet to Kerikeri on Saturday. Allana is joined by musicians, Mark Bayens on piano, Kim Paterson on trumpet and drums, and Alex Griffith on bass.

TODAY
• Improv Theatresports - Fun Jam Sessions, 5.45pm-7.45pm, OneOneSix, 116a Bank St, Whangārei.
• Join Us for A Shared Lunch, 12pm-1pm, Multicultural Whangārei.
• Native Plant Propagation, 10am-2pm, He Kakano Community Nursery, 8 First Ave, Whangārei.
• No Holds Bard, 7.30pm, Riverbank Centre, Reyburn House Lane, Whangārei.
• Te Taitokerau Tour of Duty, 3pm, Powhiri Ōtangarei Marae; 6.30pm New Approach Hui, ASB Stadium, Whangārei.
• Whangarei Art Museum, two new shows opening. Edwards + Johann: From the Edge of Spaces and Tooth and Nail, 5pm, The Hub, Town Basin, Whangārei.

SATURDAY
• Annual Pirate Party With 5K, 8pm, The Old Stone Butter Factory, 8 Butter Factory Lane, Whangārei.
• Daffodil Day Race Day, first race 12.35pm last 5.19pm, Whangārei Racing Club course, Ruakaka.

Pawarenga paddler Sean Herbert on the last leg of his paddle from the Poor Knights during last year's Poor Knights Crossing, on again tomorrow based at Tutukaka.

• Doubtless Bay Market, 9am-1pm, Doubtless Bay Christian Centre, SH10, Mangonui.
• Jazz Club - Allana Goldsmith Quartet, 5pm-8pm, Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
• Mangonui Craft Market, 9am-2pm, Mangonui Hall, 132 Waterfront Drive, Doubtless Bay.
• Northland Performing Arts - Speech and Drama Competitions, 10am, 1.30pm and 6pm, Forum North, Whangārei.
• Paparoa Village Green, 9am-12noon, State Highway 12, Paparoa, Kaipara.
• Poor Knights Crossing, 30km course to or from the Poor Knights to Tutukaka.
• Sons of Zion - Vantage Point NZ Tour, 8pm, Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
• Sophie Sparrow's Kerikeri Benefit Concert, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Cornerstone - Whare Karakia o Manako, 144 Kerikeri Rd, Kerikeri.

Rising New Zealand classical soprano Sophie Sparrow, who grew up in Whangarei, is performing at a benefit concert in Kerikeri to help raise funds for her tuition fees and costs as she starts her Masters of Music studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

• Te Taitokerau Tour of Duty - Ride 2 Reduce, 7.30am registration ASB Stadium Whangārei; 4pm-6pm New Approach Hui, Kaikohe.
• The Mikado - Whangarei Choral Society concert, 2.30pm-4.30pm, Saint John's Golden Church Centre, 149 Kamo Rd, Whangārei.
• Whangarei Woodturners exhibition, 10am-4pm, Jack Morgan Museum SH1, Hukerenui.

SUNDAY
• Big Boys Heritage Toys, 10am-2pm, Kaikohe Pioneer Village, 1A Recreation Rd, Kaikohe.
• Mangapai Hall Summer Markets, 9am-1pm, Mangapai Rd, Mangapai, Whangārei.
• Northland Performing Arts - Speech and Drama Competitions, 10am, 1.30pm and 6pm, Forum North, Whangārei.
• Northland v Taranaki Mitre 10 Cup Draw, 4.35pm, Northland Events Centre, Okara Park, Whangārei.
• Open Mic - Jam Night, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Thirty30, 16 Kings Rd, Paihia.
• Sunday Market, 6.30am-11.30am, Tikipunga Tavern, Cnr Wanaka St and Derby Cres, Whangārei.
• Sunday Salsa Night, 4.30pm-8.15pm, Whangārei RSA, 9 Rust Ave.
• Tastes of The North, 10am-6.30pm, Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Paihia.

COMING UP
• Mangakahia Yoga, 6pm, Mangakahia Sports Complex, Maungatapere, Whangārei.
• Multicultural Morning Tea, Monday, September 3, 10am-11am, Multicultural Whangārei, 71 Bank St, Whangārei.
• Preschool Cooking Class, 10.30am-12noon, The Veggie Tree, 32 Leigh St, Kaeo.

Improv Theatresports - Fun Jam Sessions are on today at OneOneSix in Whangarei.

• Socrates Cafe Discussion Group, Monday, September 3, 6pm-8pm, Dickens Inn, 71 Cameron St, Whangārei.
• Yoga for Young People, Monday, September 3, 4pm-5.15pm, Yoga Soma, 69 Bank St, Level 1, Room 8, Whangārei.
• Zumba With Del, Monday, September 3, 6pm-7pm, Kamo War Memorial Hall, Cnr Boswell and Grant Sts, Kamo, Whangārei.
• Health & Disability Advocate "How to speak up when you have concerns", Tuesday, September 4, 12noon-1pm. Anglican Care, Regent, Whangārei.
• Yoga With Graeme Lockett, Tuesday, September 4, 6pm-7.30pm, Glenbervie Primary School, 151 Ngunguru Rd, Whangārei.
• Butters Beer Club, Wednesday, September 5, 6pm-8pm, The Old Stone Butter Factory, 8 Butter Factory Lane, Whangārei.
• Information Session: Study Teaching, Wednesday, September 5, 6pm-7.30pm, The University of Auckland, 13 Alexander St, Whangārei.
• Kara Kokopu Yoga, 6pm, Kara Kokopu Community Hall, Maungatapere, Whangārei.
• Northland Youth Summit Arts Festival 2018, Wednesday, September 5-Friday, September 7 (Wed 9am-10pm, Thur 6am-10pm, Fri 6am-5pm), NorthTec, 51 Raumanga Valley Rd, Whangārei.
• Toastmasters Whangārei, Wednesday, September 5, 7pm-9pm, Maunu Masonic Village Hall, 224 Maunu Rd.
• WINGS Multi-discipline presentation by CAB, Epilepsy NZ, Health and Disability Advocacy, Wednesday, September 5, 6.30pm, WWC, Cnr Rust Ave/Alexander St, Whangārei.
• 1st Kamo Girls' Brigade, Thursday, September 6, 6pm-7.45pm, Saint John's Golden Church Centre, 149 Kamo Rd, Whangārei.
• Cooking Healthy Food On a Tight Budget, Thursday, September 6, 10.30am, Cornerstone - Whare Karakia o Manako, 144 Kerikeri Rd, Bay of Islands.
• Communication Skills Training, Thursday, September 6, 6pm-9pm, Sierra Motel, 26 Western Hills Drive, Whangārei.
• Community Yoga, Thursday, September 6, 5pm-6.15pm, The Pulse, 13 Whaka St, Raumanga, Whangārei.
• Professional Speaking Course, Thursday, September 6pm-9pm, Multicultural Whangārei, 71 Bank St, Whangārei.
• Reireis School of Reggae, 8pm-11pm, Thirty30, 16 Kings Rd, Paihia.
• Whangarei Film Society screenings, Thursday, September 6, 6pm: Paterson Drama & 8pm: Divine Order Comedy, Forum North, Whangārei.

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