8 things to do in the Bay this weekend

Watch the Minions movie and help raise money for Cure Kids.

Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. Olivia Whyte lists 8 things on offer this weekend.

1. Minions movie for Cure Kids
From September 30 until October 4, two teams of two with only $10 between them will compete in a heroic expedition, traversing New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown. Reading Cinemas is hosting a fundraising movie to raise money for Cure Kids. There will be lots of spot prizes, so make sure you get there early and join in the fun. Check out the movie trailer and buy tickets online. It's a great movie and the Minions are sure to entertain young and old with their antics.
•Reading Cinemas Napier, 154 Station St. Today, 2.30pm to 4pm.

2. The Grand Annual Concert
Come and enjoy The Suzuki Hawke's Bay Grand Annual Concert in Napier. Works will be presented by flutes, violins, cellosm violas, and the chamber music group. Gold coin donation.
•St Paul's Church, Tennyson St, Napier. Today, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

3. The Fitwear Art Deco Grand Prix
Watch the clash of Titans and Amazons as they battle it out to claim titles, amazing trophies and fantastic prizes. No competitor goes away empty handed. For ticket information, phone 835 5565. Napier Boys' High School, Chambers St, Te Awa, Napier. Today, noon to 7pm.

4. Acoustics with Mark Hagen
Come on down to The Brazen Head this afternoon and enjoy the sweet sounds of Mark Hagen. Don't be surprised if he gets you to sing along.
•The Brazen Head Irish Ale & Coffee House, 21 Hastings St, Napier. Today, 2pm to 5pm.

5. Matariki story time
Join the team at MTG Hawke's Bay for a Matariki story. Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as The Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter, late May or early June. For many Maori, Matariki heralds the start of a new year. It's a great way to learn the Maori myth at no charge.
•MTG Hawke's Bay, 1 Tennyson St, Napier. Today, 11am to 11.30am.

6. Acoustic music with Eilish Rose
What is better than spending a beautiful day listening to a talented young lady fill the air with amazing sounds? Eilish will be playing in the garden bar tomorrow but, if it's too chilly out, she will bring the tunes inside, where it's warm and cozy.
•The Brazen Head Irish Ale & Coffee House, 21 Hastings St, Napier. Tomorrow, 2pm to 5pm.

7. Pigeon and poultry show
A great way to entertain the kids this weekend. Just a $2 entry fee for adults and children get in for free.
•Hastings Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, poultry sheds. Today from 1pm to 4pm and tomorrow from 9am to noon.

8. Sled Dog Racing
Get out the winter woollies and head out to watch sled dog racing.
•Te Awa Winery, State Highway 50, Hastings. Today and tomrrow, 7am to 10am.