What's On Gig Guide

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Mitch James showcases his popular music at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre at 7.30pm on Monday July 10.

This week

■ Thursday Build-a-Band

Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 7pm.

■ Friday Night Karaoke

Breakers Jandal Bar, from 8pm.

■ Lazy Fifty, Misanthropy, Metal Tower and Horrendous Disfigurement

A massive night of live music at Smash Palace on Saturday kicks off with Lazy Fifty at 7pm, Misanthropy at 9pm, Metal Tower at 10pm and Horrendous Disfigurement at 11pm — DJ Lovenden will be playing before and in between bands. Door charge $20.

■ Gisborne Orchestra

Rehearsals for instrument players who would like to play with others. Monday July 10, Gisborne Intermediate School music room, 7.30pm. Jill 021 756 354 or email gisborneorchestra@gmail.com

■ Te Rā o Nga Tamariki : Children’s Day

Sunday July 9. Theme: Music and movement. Kai, tea and coffee, face painting, hair braiding, bouncy castles, local serives, live local entertainment, at Stand Tū Maia, 49 Chochrane St, Elgin, 10am to 2pm. Free entry. Free buses: 9am Te Whare Hauora o Te Aitanga a Hauiti (8-12 Main Rd) 9.30am Te Karaka Shop 55-59 Cliff Rd, 9.45am Kaiti Mall, 9.55am Atkinson St Shops (283 Stout St). Return buses 2pm from venue. Children/tamariki must have adult supervision. Donations of spot prizes or queries to suicideprevention@tdh.org.nz

■ Mitch James: The Long Road Home

Singer, songwriter and guitarist showcases his popular music at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre at 7.30pm on Monday July 10. Tickets+Bfee: 63.40 at ticketek.co.nz or Gisborne i-Site, 209 Grey St, ph 868 6139. .

■ Waiata Mai

Join the library team for a Matariki edition of Waiata Mai. Come and learn Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds in te reo Māori. Tuesday July 11 from 9am to 9.30am. Free event at the HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St.

■ Rangatahi Open Mic Night

Nine amazing rangatahi will have 10 minutes to showcase their talents in celebration of Matariki. Come and join them for an afternoon of talent. Tuesday July 11, at the HB Williams Memorial Library from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Free event.

■ Gisborne Pub Choir

Smash Palace, every Tuesday 7pm to 9pm. Group sings popular songs. Singing tuition provided, no prior experience needed. Learn a new song each week and sing about a dozen pop classics.

■ Matariki Creative Poets Winners Announced - Waiata Mai

Winners of the competition will be announced followed by Waiata Mai to close the library’s Matariki celebrations. Thursday July 13, 10.30am to 11.30am.

■ Gisborne Line Dancing

Join in the fun. All ages, beginner/advanced dancers. Senior Citizens’ Hall, 30 Grey St, Tuesday 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Details: Kerry ph 021 102 4890.

Coming up

■ Gisborne Country Music Club presents Country Hits of the Decades

Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, Saturday July 29, $50 dinner and show featuring Itchy Fingers. Doors open at 5pm. Tickets from flo.pahuru@outlook.co.nz mobile 027 4946979.

Visual Arts

■ Gisborne Artists, Potters and Photographers annual exhibition

Join the Gisborne Artists’ Society, Pottery Group and Camera Club for their annual showcase at the museum. All artworks are for sale. Exhibition runs until August 20.

■ Ka tū te Rūnanga Exhibition/Whakaaturanga — John Moetara

A mixed media offering influenced by the people, the place and the kōrero of home. John Moetara specialises in painting and is active in both whakairo and kapa haka. On display until July 30.

■ Matahīawa Exhibition

Toihoukura — School of Māori Visual Art and Design hosts the Matahīawa Exhibition, which runs until July 12. Toihoukura invites you to remember the lessons of the past and embrace the promise of the future.

■ Matariki Exhibition

He Rau Aroha Gallery, 26 Peel Street, featuring mahi toi by various ringatoi. Exhibition opening starts at 5.30pm on Friday July 7. The exhibition runs until August 18.

Let The Guide know what’s on, guide@gisborneherald.co.nz or ph 869 0600