What could be more fun than The Wind in the Willows? This outdoor production enables you to follow Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger around Killarney Park and Lake Pupuke as they try to find a picnic spot, deal with Toad's escapades with his new car,and rid Toad Hall of the nasty weasels.
The season runs until January 26, with performances at 10.30am and 12.30pm daily. Tickets all $17.90, with a family concession (4 for $65). To book phone the Pumphouse in Takapuna (09) 489-8360.
Freebie
Missed out on a ticket for BDO? Never mind, try Maori Music At Parks on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, Henderson Park, Henderson. The programme includes Billy TK jnr, the Kingites, Mahinarangi Tocker, Brother Love, Jules Issa and others. And unlike BDO, it's free.
Going out
Police at Western Springs. Both tomorrow. Tickets available at Ticketmaster, (09) 970-9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz. On Sunday, check out Evermore at Auckland Zoo (visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz), or the ever-popular Music in Parks series at Cornwall Park and the Domain. Details at www.aucklandcity.govt.nz.
Tip of the day
Take the bus to Big Day Out. Extra train services will run from all stations to Penrose. A continuous bus service will run between Real Groovy Records at 450 Queen St and O'Rorke Rd, beside Mt Smart Stadium, from 9.15am to 2pm. To get home, take the train from Penrose, south (until 1am) and to Britomart (until 1.10am). The last train west leaves Britomart at 12.43pm. Buses will run regularly from the stadium from 9.30pm to the Civic Theatre in Wellesley St. Northern Express buses leave from Britomart until 1am and NiteRider buses from the Civic or St James until 3am.
* Joe Cocker is at Villa Maria Winery on January 28, not this weekend as earlier stated.
