Fans of Irish TV sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys have the chance to see the real thing in the flesh this week as For the Love of Mrs. Brown rolls into Auckland's Spark Arena forashort run. With a cast led by writer and star Brendan O'Carroll, Mrs Brown herself, the new show sees the family matriarch looking for love on the internet, Cathy contemplating plastic surgery to snag a husband, Dermot freshening up his marriage with a little romance, and love for Grandad. 42 Mahuhu Cres, Auckland City, Wednesday, March 7 to Saturday March 10, 7.30pm. Tickets from $90 at ticketmaster.co.nz
Running amok at the Mount
Mt Maunganui is holding its annual running event next weekend, which takes place after hours. We Run the Night, which kicks off at 7pm, includes 21km, 14km, 7km and 3km options, all on flat roads alongside the beaches. Runners are asked to wear light, bright colours. Entry from $20. Starts from Mount Drury Reserve, Main Beach, Mt Maunganui, Saturday March 17, 7-10pm.
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Get your motors running
Motat's annual Military Day takes place next Sunday at the museum's Western Springs site and also in the skies above Pt Chevalier Beach. Expect interactive activities showcasing its military collection (not too interactive we hope), face-painting, model displays, military vehicle and fire engine rides on Little Flick, tram rides, a blacksmith display, and lolly making demonstrations. Best of all will be the flyover display hosted by the RNZAF Black Falcons and Royal New Zealand Air Force over Pt Chev between 1-1.15pm. Make sure you getagood vantage point, you won't want to miss this. Entry to the museum is $19 (adults), $10 (children, under 5s are free). 805 Great North Rd and Meola Rd, Western Springs, Sunday March 18, 10am-5pm.
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