Whats On
Here’s just some of the hottest events, performances and attractions coming to Downtown Tauranga.
Events coming up Downtown Tauranga
Wednesday 22nd February - Wharepai Domain - The Great Rugby Road Trip - 3pm to 6pm
The event dubbed the Great Rugby Road Trip will showcase New Zealand rugby's prized trophies, includng the Webb Ellis Cup, the Bledisloe Cup and IRB Women's Rugby World Cup and the IRB Junior World Championship Trophy. The tour is about celebrating or national game and encouraging people to rekindle the support of Rugby World Cup 2011 and get behind the game, whether it's by playing, refereeing, coaching, volunteering or simply supporitng.
Saturday 25th February - Tauranga Art Gallery - Marian Maguire's Mythology - 2pm
Elizabeth Rankin, Professor of Art history at the University of Auckland, will talk about Marian Maguire's The Labours of Herakles, an exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery. Entry $5.00. Exhibition runs from February 11th - April 1st
Sunday 26th February - Baycourt Theatre - Steinway Showcase - 3pm - 5pm
Baycourt is extremely lucky to have Jason Bee and Jane Sohn here in Tauranga to perfrom for them in their first Steinway concert of the 2012 series. Jason closed the inaugural concert when Baycourts Steinway Piano first arrived in Tauranga and he brought a sold out concert hall audience to their feet, giving acclamation rarely before seen here. Price Adults $35.00, Student (18 and under) $18.00, Friends of Baycourt $30.00
Friday 2nd March to Sunday 11th March - Rialto Cinema - Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
From 29th February to 4th April 2012 a fabulous selection of French films will be gracing New Zealand screens during the alliance Francaise French Film Festival; so get ready to have a good laugh, shed a few tears, and experience a great deal of action and surprise! Proudly sponsored by L'Oreal Paris, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival offers a comprehensive national programme over five weeks (and nine cities) showcasing a selection of the finest french film releases. Book at Rialto Cinema
Sunday 4th March - The Elms - Automobile Art at the Elms - 10am to 4pm
A display of eighteen exotic cars Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Aston Marton etc. Forty top of the range Classic cars will be invited. Adults $10.00, Family Pass $25.00. Children $5.00
Thursday 8th March to Sunday 11th March - Tauranga Domain - National Pipe Band Championships - 9am to 5pm
An annual event for Pipe Bands to compete for top honours in their various grades.
Friday 9th March - Baycourt Theatre - Canadian Club Real NZ Comedy Tour - 8pm to 10.30pm
The Canadian Club is proudly delivering the best stand up comedy in the country with the Canadian Club Real NZ Comedy Tour. The stars of 7 Days, Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood, Steve Wrigley and Vaughn King are embarking on an extensive tour in heartland New Zealand, bringing you the best night of comedy sinces ages ago. Price Adult $34.50, Group 10+ $28.50, Student $28.50, Friend of Canadian Club $28.50
Thursday 15th March - Tauranga Art Gallery - Guided Tour & Talk by Gallery Director - 5.30pm
Gallery Director Penelope Jackson will give a guided tour and talk on the four new exhibitions at the Gallery: Whakarongo, The Labours of Herackles, Darryn George: Rate, and Dutch Etchers in a Golden Age: Rembrandt and his peers. Entry $10.00 (including a glass of wine/juice) Places limited. Bookings on 578-7933
Saturday 17th March - Tauranga Art Gallery - Going Dutch - 3pm
Dutch folk dancing by St Mary's School pupils, and a Dutch style afternoon tea to follow. Entry $5.00
Saturday 24th March - Tauranga Art Gallery - Antiques & Treasures Road Show - 11am
If you live for the trials and triumphs of Antiques Roadshow, put a circle around March 24th on your calendar. Three of the team from Art + Object in Aucklandwill b at the Gallery to value your treasures. Items $10 each to value, $25 for three. Pick up a resgistration form from the Tauranga Art Gallery or check their website for further details www.artgallery.org.nz
Saturday 21st April - Tauranga Art Gallery - An Illustrated Talk on A La Mode & Regency Fashion - 2pm
Angela Lassig will speak about The Three Rs: Rudolph, the "Repository" & Regency Fashion. She will give an illustrated talk on Rudolph Ackermann, his hugely popular periodical, the Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufacturers, Fashion ad Politics (from which the prints in A La Mode originate), and a peek into the fashionable Regency wardrobe. Angela Lassig is an independent fashion historian, writer and curator based in Auckland. Entry $5.00
Tauranga has a number of cruise ships scheduled to arrive at the Port of Tauranga over the next few weeks. This is the cruise ship schedule for the remainder of the cruise season.
|
Vessel Name |
Agent |
Arrival Date |
Estimated |
Estimated |
|
RADIANCE OF THE SEAS |
3 February 2012 |
0530 |
1730 |
|
|
SILVER SHADOW |
3 February 2012 |
0800 |
1800 |
|
|
REGATTA |
4 February 2012 |
0700 |
1800 |
|
|
OCEANIC DISCOVERER |
5 February 2012 |
0630 |
2359 |
|
|
SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER |
6 February 2012 |
0700 |
1800 |
|
|
PACIFIC JEWEL |
6 February 2012 |
0745 |
1930 |
|
|
ALBATROS |
8 February 2012 |
0715 |
1500 |
|
|
SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER |
8 February 2012 |
0730 |
1800 |
|
|
DAWN PRINCESS |
9 February 2012 |
0230 |
1630 |
|
|
VOLENDAM |
12 February 2012 |
0830 |
2000 |
|
|
VOLENDAM |
16 February 2012 |
0800 |
2000 |
|
|
SAGA RUBY |
20 February 2012 |
0730 |
1800 |
|
|
SUN PRINCESS |
21 February 2012 |
0800 |
1930 |
|
|
DAWN PRINCESS |
22 February 2012 |
0845 |
2030 |
|
|
SEA PRINCESS |
25 February 2012 |
0600 |
1800 |
|
|
PACIFIC SUN |
25 February 2012 |
0600 |
1700 |
|
|
DAWN PRINCESS |
6 March 2012 |
0700 |
1800 |
|
|
REGATTA |
7 March 2012 |
0500 |
2000 |
|
|
SUN PRINCESS |
8 March 2012 |
0800 |
1945 |
|
|
REGATTA |
9 March 2012 |
0630 |
1800 |
|
|
OCEAN PRINCESS |
13 March 2012 |
0700 |
1800 |
|
|
VOLENDAM |
25 March 2012 |
0630 |
1800 |
|
|
VOLENDAM |
29 March 2012 |
0600 |
1800 |
|
|
SUN PRINCESS |
4 April 2012 |
0600 |
1730 |
|
|
REGATTA |
11 April 2012 |
0700 |
1800 |
Note: All ETAs and ETDs are advised but can be subject to change.
