Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia. His music - of which there are 10 independent albums - tell stories of his adopted homeland. A string of early songwriting awards led to a fulltime career as an entertainer in the world of folk and acoustic music. A spokesperson describes his songs as “always memorable, often hard-hitting and spiced with plenty of humour”.
Kenny plays at the Katikati Folk Club at The Arts Junction, Katikati on October 18. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm concert start. Tickets www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz.
Enda Kenny is an Irish-born songwriter who has made his home in Australia. His music - of which there are 10 independent albums - tell stories of his adopted homeland. A string of early songwriting awards led to a fulltime career as an entertainer in the world of folk and acoustic music. A spokesperson describes his songs as “always memorable, often hard-hitting and spiced with plenty of humour”.
Kenny plays at the Katikati Folk Club at The Arts Junction, Katikati on October 18. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm concert start. Tickets www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz.
Timeless Impression by Katipo Creative: New exhibition featuring historic images turned into a fine art of printing. At Carlton Gallery, The Arts Junction, Katikati, on until October 20.
Shocktober: Annual St John CPR and AED awareness campaign, a three steps for life free training, designed to give confidence to take action. Katikati Community Centre on October 10, 17, 24. Rsvp taurangaadmin@stjohn.org.nz.
Rates rising and growing council debt: Free presentation by Mark Quinn who will be giving a two-hour fact-based talk on how councils are operating. Katikati Memorial Hall on October 11 from 6.30-8.30pm.
Mark Quinn gives public talks on how councils are operating.
Katikati Folk Club:Turkey the Bird plays stories of love and life at The Arts Junction in Katikati on October 11, 7.30pm.
Lions Lone Dinners 2024 Luncheon: Have lunch with others living alone in the community. Katikati Memorial Hall on October 13 from 11.30am. Rsvp 027 2911 440.
Show Me Shorts Film Festival: The Sampler is a collection of some of the top short films from this year’s festival, Junction Theatre, Katikati on October 14 and 20 at 1.30pm. Tickets theartsjunction.org.nz.
Show Me Shorts Film Festival: Award winners session screens, the best in local and international short filmmaking. Junction Theatre, Katikati on October 19 at 6.30pm. Tickets theartsjunction.org.nz.
Writer’s Workshop: 10-day free workshop teaching people how to write. The Arts Junction boardroom on various dates from October 15-30. Sign up at The Arts Junction, Katikati.
Enda Kenny: Live music presented by Katikati Folk Club, October 18 at 7.30pm, The Arts Junction, Katikati.
Tauranga Kennel Association - Terrier Club Championship Show: All breeds show at Uretara Domain on October 26.
Ōmokoroa Artists Expo: Members will exhibit and have works on sale, art activities for children, artists working and raffles to win. Settlers Hall at Ōmokoroa on Labour weekend. October 26-28 from 10am-4pm each day.
The Art of Stitch: An exhibition showing all techniques of embroidery at The Centre’s Boyd Room, October 31-November 3. Thursday to Saturday from 10am-3pm, Sunday 10am-2pm. Gold coin. Raffles and sales table.
NOVEMBER
Pasifika Festival: Nearly 40 groups on the outdoor stage representing nations from all over the Pacific; including Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati, Fiji and more. Performances, live music and food at Katikati College on November 2 from 10am. Gold coin.
Comedy Hypnosis Show: An R18 comedy show with Chinese hypnotherapist Haiming Jiang. Katikati Memorial Hall on November 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets from The Arts Junction, Katikati.
Hello Sailor: Waihī Beach Hotel on December 7 from 8.30pm. Tickets Eventfinda.
The Gypsy Fair: Nationwide travelling event, bringing fun, live music, stalls, music and more. Bowentown Domain on December 27-29 from 9am-5pm.
The Extravaganza Fair: Food, stalls, music and more at Waihi Beach Community Centre December 30-January 1 from 9am-5pm.
JANUARY
Katikati Twilight Concerts: The first in the series is Auckland covers band Halo. January 4 at Uretara Domain. Tickets theartsjunction.org.nz or at The Arts Junction. Shania Twain tribute show is on January 25, Albi & the Wolves and Sarah Spicer on February 8.
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival: Featuring White Chapel Jak, Kokomo and Tiki Taane. Lead to be announced. January 11 from 12-6pm at Uretara Domain. Tickets from www.katikatiavofest.co.nz or The Arts Junction.
Ōmokoroa Market: At Settlers Hall, a local monthly market. Last Saturday of each month from 9am-1pm.
Katikati
Katikati Town and Country Market: Operates on second Saturday of the month at Katikati War Memorial Hall from 9am-1pm. Local growers, producers of food and artisan crafts.
Abbeyfield Carboot Sales: Every first Saturday of the month until April, 8-11am at Katikati A&P Showgrounds. $10 for a car and $15 for a trailer. Carole 027 457 9686.
Eileen’s Market: Jewellery, metal art, baking, toys, books, crafts, soaps, plants, food and more. Katikati War Memorial Hall, fourth Saturday of the month. 8am-12pm.
Friday Farmer’s Market: Every Friday evening from 4-6.30pm at Katikati A&P showgrounds. Ph 027 4444 649.
Katikati Spring Fling Carboot Sale: A fundraiser for Abbeyfield WBOP. At A&P Showgrounds first Saturday of the month from 8-11am.
Katikati Lions Garage Sale: Containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Indoor and outdoor furniture, tools, books and more. Fourth Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm.
Waihī Beach
Fourth Fridays: Waihī Beach village has late night shopping, a kids market, music, food and art run every fourth Friday of the month at Wilson Rd village from 3-7pm.
