24 February - 1 March 2020 - ManawatuNZ.co.nz

24 February - 1 March 2020
Top Picks for the Week
Twelfth Night (or What You Will) Thursday-Sunday 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Up Down Girl Friday-Sunday 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Race To The Brewery Saturday 29 February 10:00am – 4:00pm
Lantern Parade – Festival of Cultures Saturday 29 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm

U-18 Men's Softball World Cup
Colquhoun Park, Fairs Road, Palmerston North
The tournament will be an exciting international sporting spectacle featuring 12 junior men's teams from
around the globe. The city offers players, management and officials a central location, all easily accessible
by road or air with plenty to see and do.
Monday –Sunday 12:00pm – 9.30pm

Super Sevens 2020
Ongley Park, Park Road, Palmerston North
If you want to commit yourself to some fitness, join in with The Manawatu Striders for their last 7km/3km
run or walk. The cost is $4.00 per runner or walker and it is cash only. A well-earned banana and sausage
will be waiting at the finish line for you. For more information please see their website.
Tuesday 25 February 6:15pm – 8:00pm

REACT Lantern Making Workshops - Festival of Cultures - Free
Lantern Making Workshop, 106 King Street, Palmerston North
Get ready for these public lantern-making workshops leading to the Lantern Parade on 29 February. All
materials will be provided, and this event is suitable for all ages.
Wednesday 26 February 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Coffees for Go By Bike Day! - Free
The Square, Palmerston North
Bike to work this day via the i-SITE in The Square and you’ll be given some sweet spot prizes (prizes include
coffee vouchers, bike accessories and more) from 7am-9am. It’s great to seeing people riding in Palmy - it's
great for the environment, your wallet and your physical and mental health.
Thursday 27 February 7:00am – 9:00am

K3YS: Hollie Woodhouse
Property Brokers, 234 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Hollie Woodhouse is a full-time endurance athlete, adventurer and graphic designer. Well, being a graphic
designer is her day job, but she says she's a full-time adventurer. Hollie is an experienced speaker on topics
including motivation, resilience, adventure, self-belief and most importantly, the power of ‘Do vs Dream’.
Purchase tickets through their website and join in for some inspiration for 2020!
Thursday 27 February 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Crepe Making Evening - Free
Alliance Française, 47 The Square, Palmerston North
Your help is needed for the Festival of Cultures! Every year, Alliance Francaise Palmerston North holds a
crepes stall. This year again, they are looking for volunteers to help them on this great adventure!
Thursday 27 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Twelfth Night (or What You Will)
Victoria Esplanade Gardens, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Come join in at the Esplanade for Shakespeare’s riotous, drunken, gender-bending, jukebox musical of a
party, set in a modern Illyria channelling the 80’s/90’s Vaporwave. Bring your picnics, your partners, and
your party gear! They are asking for a donation of $2.00 to enjoy the show.
Thursday 27 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday 28 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 29 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday 1 March 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Fresh & Funny Comedy Open Mic
The Royal, 44 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Fresh & Funny is Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic. Get yourself along and check out
this comedic sandpit where local comedians get up to test out their new material. If you fancy getting up
and giving it a go either message the Comedy Hub via Facebook, email comedyinpalmy@gmail.com, or just
turn up on the night and ask for Morgan.
Thursday 27 February 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Twilight Raceday
Awapuni Racing Centre , Racecourse Road, Palmerston North
Come along and enjoy the Twilight Races at Awapuni Racing Centre! Free gate entry or upgrade your race
day and book the ultimate experience with their hospitality package in the Terrace Lounge for only $55 per
person. This package includes: TAB facilities, a $5 Punters Club ticket, two standard drink tickets and a
BBQ lunch. You can purchase these at https://tickets.awapuniracing.co.nz/
Friday 28 February 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Friday Night Market - Free
George Street 43 George Street, Palmerston North
Come to chill out. Stroll under wide verandas on one of Palmerston North's beautiful historic streets.
Window shop, chat to stall holders, or listen to live music while you have your portrait drawn, then treat
yourself to a meal at one of George Street's cafes and restaurants. Sellers who wish to join in should
contact Judie on 0277758343.
Friday 28 February 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Up Down Girl
Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Lily Harper presents Up Down Girl, a funny and heart-warming show about a young woman growing up with
Down’s syndrome, and the mother who raised her. Lily draws on her own life experiences to tell the tale of
19-year-old Mattie Butler as she prepares to leave for college. Mum won’t miss the blearing music and
slamming doors, but Mattie is not an ordinary teenager, and will she be able to cope without her? Get your
tickets from The Globe Theatre.
Friday 28 February 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 29 February 6:30pm – 7:00pm

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

Sunday 1 March 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Te Papaioea Bushfire Relief
Snails: Artist Run Space, 101 Taonui Street, Palmerston North
Creative Sounds - The Stomach & Snails: Artist run spaces present Te Papaioea - Bushfire Relief show.
Price is $10 minimum koha. With performances by Synthetic Children, GeoCities, Kirsty, SDW & This Plain.
All proceeds from the show will be put toward an Australian bushfire relief initiative.
Friday 28 February 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Movies in Parks - Toy Story 4 - Free
Linton Army Camp, Camp Road, Palmerston North
Movies in Parks is a series of free family movie nights in seven neighbourhoods throughout summer. This
one is located at Linton Camp. Watch Toy Story 4 and find out about community and council initiatives in
your neighbourhood. There will be plenty for the kids to do with big jenga, connect four, skipping ropes and
a bunch of other activities. This is an outdoor movie but in case of bad weather they are going to move
inside the Linton Camp Rec Centre - check the PNCC Facebook page for updates.
Friday 28 February 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Bounce Night
Flip City Trampoline, 550 Main Street, Palmerston North
Are you over 13? Do you want space to bounce freely and challenge yourself? Bounce Night is the perfect
space for you to show off your flips and tricks without the worry of a little one running underneath you. Flip
City runs Bounce Nights on the last Friday of every month - a perfect time to gather your friends together
and have a great time at Palmerston North's first indoor trampoline park. There are over 970 square meters
of floor to wall trampoline for you to enjoy.
Friday 28 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Lost Tribe Aotearoa with Ripple Effect
The Royal, 44 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
After a stellar 2019 including being nominated for best roots artist alongside LAB and Troy Kingi, LTA have
a brand-new show to share with you all. Special guests Ripple Effect will be joining in on a night not to be
missed! This will be LTA's first time in Palmerston North so let's make it a banger! Get your tickets at the
Palmerston North i-SITE.
Friday 28 February 7:00pm – 12:00am

Bent Horseshoe: Hobnail with Wayne Mason
Hokowhitu Bowling Club, 279 Albert Street, Palmerston North
Hobnail have been playing for everyone for a number of years and are one of the favourite bands.
Great songs done by a great band. Wayne Mason is something of a Kiwi icon, having won the 'song of the
millennium' with his song 'Nature', first recorded in the '60s with The Fourmyula, and also covered by the
Muttonbirds in the '90s. A founder member of the legendary Warratahs, Wayne has also recorded several
albums under his own name, 'Sense Got Out' being the most recent. Price is $25 on the door or $20 pre-
booked - steve@benthorseshoe.co.nz
Friday 28 February 7:30pm – Late

French Film Night: Le Brio - Free
Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Join in for the free screening of "Le Brio" with the excellent Camélia Jordana and Daniel Auteuil. Neila lives
in Paris suburbs with her mother and grandmother. She enrols into Panthéon-Assas University to become a
lawyer but meets with public humiliation tainted with racism from her controversial professor when she

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

arrives late. Serious topics turned into a brilliant dramatic comedy! Licensed bar/café services open from
6pm.
Friday 28 February 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Carrom Making Workshop - Festival of Cultures
Blueprint - The City Library Makerspace, 7 The Square, Palmerston North
Come along and build your own Carrom, a fun board game very popular in India and Nepal. Spaces are
limited! Register your interest by email to festivalofcultures@pncc.govt.nz. Make sure you check out the
other events a part of the festival.
Saturday 29 February 9:00am – 12:00pm

Manawatu Vintage Agricultural Expo 2020
Manfeild, South Street, Feilding
Come along and enjoy two days of entertainment for all the family, with a special feature being The Roaring
Twenties. There will be working displays of all types of agricultural machinery from years gone by, classic
cars, trucks, military vehicles and tractors. Have a browse amongst the many craft stalls and treat the
children to a trailer ride or two! There will be shearing displays and daily vehicle parades to enjoy. Door
sales only.
Saturday 29 February 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 1 March 9:00am – 4:00pm

Urban Rogaine - Run Riot
Massey Child Care Centre, Bourke Road, Massey University Campus, Palmerston North
Rogaine is an event that involves navigation, strategy and teamwork and caters for a wide range of
competitors, from family groups to elite athletes who choose their own challenge to match their abilities
and experience. Teams of two or three people are given maps of the area marked with checkpoints. Each
checkpoint is ascribed a value and has a question or clue to solve. Contestants select which ones they go
to and visit as many checkpoints as they can within the time period. After an enjoyable walk (or run) around
the campus, everyone converges back at the starting point to see how they got on and maybe collect a spot
prize. For more information, please visit https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/urban-rogaine-run-
riot/palmerston-north
Saturday 29 February 9:15am – 12:00pm

Race to The Brewery 2020
Property Brokers, 234 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
If you are looking for a fantastic event for your company or a group of mates to get involved in, look no
further than the Property Brokers Race to the Brewery. Run as a fundraiser for Relay for Life and the Cancer
Society. Contestants embark on a race from Property Brokers' Head Office at 240 Broadway Palmerston
North and take on a variety of disciplines before being greeted with Mangatainokas finest East India Pale
Ale at the Tui Brewery. There are six legs, so the majority of teams are made up of SIX members, but you
can have up to 10 or as few as one if you are really keen! Go online to complete the entry form.
Saturday 29 February 10:00am – 4:00pm

Gluten Free Baking Back to Basics
Munch on Broadway, 64 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Having trouble converting your standard recipes to gluten free? Come and learn the basics of gluten free
baking in a one day course with the Chefs from Munch. Gluten free lunch is provided, samples made can be
taken home, refreshments available throughout the day, course notes and recipes provided. Tickets are
available from the Palmerston North i-SITE.
Saturday 29 February 10:00am – 4:00pm

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

Leap Day Deal
Flip City Trampoline, 550 Main Street, Palmerston North
Come into Flip City on this day for $7.00 entry per person, per hour as a special Leap Day Deal! There will be
loads of competitions, and spot prizes up for grabs. Bookings are essential for this special deal. Head to
the website to book, and they look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday 29 February 10:00am – 9:00pm

February Fair - Free
Milson Combined Church, Corner Milson Line & Purdie Place, Palmerston North
Come along for some fun filled family time including a bouncy castle, scrapbooking, sausage sizzle, ice
cream truck, food truck, café, community displays, sales table and more. Come along, relax and have some
fun and please remember, cash only.
Saturday 29 February 11:00am – 2:00pm

Overnight Marae Experience
Te Rangimarie Marae, 1180A Highway 56, Rangiotu, Palmerston North
Toi Warbrick invites you to a noho marae where you will be welcomed by Rangitāne, be inspired by local
history, learn about ngā taonga pūoru (Māori musical instruments) and hear Antipodeans – a work for voice
and taonga pūoru. Sleep overnight in the wharenui and enjoy their manakitanga! You can purchase tickets
online at Eventfinda, or come in to the Palmerston North i-SITE and the friendly team will be happy to help
you also. In addition to your online ticket, you will need to bring koha* for the marae for the welcoming
ceremony. *Koha is a gift or donation that can take many forms. For this event they request you bring $20
cash.
Saturday 29 February 11:30am – 11:55pm

Wacky Water Day 2020 - Free
Skoglund Park, Thames Street, Palmerston North
Free family fun day for the Roslyn community. Water slides, giant inflatables, free pool entry to Freyberg
Pool, free sausage sizzle, and a giant water fight! The mobile library will be on site, community groups
running activities, performances and more. Bring your togs, towels, hats and drink bottles and come and
join the fun!
Saturday 29 February 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Potluck Dinner and French Comedy - Free
Square Edge, 47 The Square, Palmerston North
Catch up with other French students and Alliance Française members after the big holiday break and
discover the very famous French comedy "Le Diner de Cons". This Potluck Dinner will also be a great
opportunity to test your French cooking skills. There will be prizes for the best French dish & dessert! This
is a free event, but donations are welcome.
Saturday 29 February 6:30pm – 9:00pm

AFC Motorcycles North Island Sidecar Champs
Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North
There will be plenty of action from the Sidecars when they compete for the AFC Motorcycles North Island
Sidecar Championship. These riders and swingers are crazy as they race at high speeds in a class where
brakes are illegal, and racing is rubbing! The Manawatu Youth MiniStock Champs will be hotly contested by
skilled drivers aged from 12 to 16 years in a class that is non-contact, but accidents do happen! Gates open
at 5.30pm so you can check out the race cars and their drivers before the action gets underway! Door sales
only. Saturday 29 February 6:30pm – 10:00pm

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

Pūrerehua Storytelling Leap of Faith - Free
Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North
This fantastic ‘stand up’ event showcases ordinary people telling personal stories. This show will feature a
variety of storytellers. You will be surprised, entertained, moved and leave with a renewed understanding of
the human condition. Sharing in their stories will enrich you and your story.
Saturday 29 February 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Lantern Parade - Festival of Cultures - Free
The Square, Palmerston North
The Square will light up as we celebrate the 'Year of the Rat' at this year’s Festival of Cultures, Lantern
Parade. With live music and food from 7:00pm, the parade will start at 8.30pm. Immerse yourself in this
beautiful cultural tradition and celebrate the start of the Festival of Cultures! This is a free, family friendly
event. Make sure you check out all the different events that make up this amazing cultural celebration.
Saturday 29 February 7:00pm – 10:00pm

World Fair Day - Festival of Cultures - Free
The Square, Palmerston North
The World Fair Day will showcase a wide range of activities, family fun, performances, food and crafts from
around the world. The fair will kickstart at 10:00am with the official opening ceremony beginning at
10.30am. With local and international performers, over 100 food and craft stalls as well as a ‘Have-a-Go’
tent, there will be plenty for all the family to see and learn from different cultures. This is a free, family
friendly event.
Saturday 29 February 10:00am – 4:00pm

Introduction to Stand Up Comedy
Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North
This is your chance to learn stand-up comedy right here in Palmerston North! Have you ever been told you
should be on stage? Always wanted to give it a go but not sure how or where to get started? Hosted by an
experienced comedian, who will guide you along the way. You will also be teamed up with other local
comedians to help develop your material for your first show.
Sunday 1 March 11:00am – 1:00pm

Brazilian Kids Carnival - Festival of Cultures - Free
Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North
Join the Palmeirinhos to celebrate Rio's carnival the Palmy way! costumes, batucada, parade, music and
fun! Make sure you check out the other events a part of the festival.
Sunday 1 March 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Hokowhitu Junior Football Club - Open Day 2020 - Free
Hokowhitu School, 227 Albert Street, Palmerston North
Hokowhitu Junior Football Club invites all interested children and their parents/guardians to the “Open
Day/Registration”. To help plan the day, complete the online form from the website. During the day, there
will be fun events and activities and the chance to win a 2020 Season Registration. Please contact
hello@hjfc.nz or call 021 166 3486 (Phil) if you have any queries.
Sunday 1 March 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Ya-Ting Liou Piano Recital
Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Ya-Ting will play a colourful and wide- ranging programme. It includes two Baroque French pieces about
birds, the Eroica variations of Beethoven, a Nocturne by the virtuoso pianist Paderewski, who was at one

       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.

stage Prime Minister of Poland, a composition by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, and finally a Fantasy
Sonata by the greatest pianist of the nineteenth century, Franz Liszt. Tickets from The Globe Theatre.
Sunday 1 March 2:30pm – 3:45pm

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Quiz Night
Brewer's Apprentice, 334 Church Street, Palmerston North
In what will be a bangin' B99 fest with some answers more elusive than the Pontiac Bandit, you and your
team will face off against other B99 buffs over five furious big screen rounds to battle for top spot and a
flurry of fabulous prizes! In true Gee Quiz fashion, they'll also have baffling bonus games and the dreaded
Alphabetical round, where your team will frantically answer 26 fast-fire questions as the time tick downs.
Get your tickets from https://www.trybooking.com/nz/book/event?eid=2382&
Sunday 1 March 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Midge Ure + The Mockers: Vienna to Visage
Regent on Broadway, 53 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Midge Ure - Live Aid co-founder and Ultravox frontman brings his dynamic new group 'Band Electronica' to
New Zealand. The guitar-driven dominance that had propelled rock and punk throughout 70s had ended, as
synthesizers signalled the sound of the future and video transformed the look of the pop charts. The 1980s
had exploded into life and nothing would be the same again. Get your tickets from
https://www.plus1.co.nz/midge-ure
Sunday 1 March 7:30pm – Late

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       For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu,
                  pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days.
  This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on.
                                Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.