What’s on ...

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31 Ben Deverell, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

1 Tech MeetUp at Coastlab, from 6pm. TechLab is for all Techies and Start ups from the Coast to connect over pizza and beers. Tickets $15 available online via CoatsLabs website or IG account.

1-5 Harbour Hospice Art Exhibition and Sale, Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa. Ticketed Preview & Auction Night, June 1 and open to the public from June 2-5. Entry to the art exhibition by donation. Info: https://harbourhospice.org.nz/our-events/

3 Dave Ewart, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5 non-members, free for members.

4 Andrew Crozier, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 4pm-7pm. Free entry.

4, 11 & 18 Grow your own Food workshops, Hibiscus Coast Community House 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa, 1pm. Run by Sustainable Ōrewa, Three sessions in June on getting started, building healthy soil, and what to grow in winter. More sessions in October. Registration covers all six sessions, from Eventbrite: www.eventbrite. co.nz/e/grow-your-own-food-workshops-tickets-627595303447

6 Healthy Eating on a Budget workshop, Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, Ōrewa.10.30am, Tickets: $5, Eventbrite (all proceeds go to the community garden).

7 Tony Blomfield, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Free entry.

7-July 2 Ukraine: A War Diary of Lives exhibition and fundraiser, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa. Photos, art, stories, plus an art auction, workshop and Ukranian cuisine. (see story p25)

10–18 Simply the Best music revue, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Road, Ōrewa, Foyer revue featuring the music of Lady Gaga, Meatloaf, Backstreet Boys, Pat Benatar and more. Nine performers and live band. Tickets $35, includes a platter of food on each table and the bar is open. Book: phone Centrestage, 09 426 7282 or www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz/box-office

11 Sandy, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 4pm-7pm. Free entry.

11 Stanmore Bay Kids’ Market, Stanmore Bay Community Hall, Waiora Road (opp Stanmore Bay School), 10am-1pm. A market for kids, run by kids. All welcome. Cash only.

14 JP Entertainment - JP Geyer, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Free entry.

17 Foxtail Rumble, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $8 non-members, free for members.

18 Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Celebration, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 3pm-5pm. Let’s do the Time Warp again! Entry $10.

18 JP Entertainment, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 4pm-7pm. Free entry.

18 Community Planting day at Shakespear Open Sanctuary (more details to come at www.sossi.org.nz/)

21 Drag Queen Bingo! with Anita Wigl’it, Parāoa Brewing Co.,719A Whangaparāoa Road,7pm–8:30pm.

21 Sharón Blow, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Free entry.

23 Daniel Champagne, Ōrewa Community Centre, 7pm See the young Australian virtuoso described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ play before his world tour! Tickets from Eventbrite, $30.

24 Diabetes Self-Management Education, Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, Ōrewa, 9am-3.30pm. Free information day for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Bring a family member or friend to support you. Refreshments provided. Registration essential. Contact Margot McDonald on DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz

29–July 2 Puhoi 160th celebrations, includes a lunch, dance and church service. Info and tickets puhoibohemianmuseum@gmail.com or ph 027 211 0316.

See www.localmatters.co.nz/whats-on/ for a full list of upcoming events

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