The Star: April 27, 2017

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Thursday April 27 2017
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and Sunday, 10am-2.30pm.
Burnside High School. Free
entry
THURSDAY, 12.10-12.50PM
PIANO DUETS
When one pair of hands is just
not enough, bring on the duets.
Listen to two talented musicians
working to tickle the ivories
in tandem. Enjoy some live
music during your lunch break
with this performance. Email
concertsforchristchurch@gmail.
com to reserve seats for the
entertainment.
The Piano: Centre for Music
and the Arts. Tickets from
$10
FRIDAY, 11AM-NOON
ORANGE CHAIR EVENT –
WALKING THE
CAMINO
Go along and hear presenter and
local resident Philip Bull talk
about his experiences walking
the Camino de Santiago – a
Spanish track. The track is one of
several routes that are all part of
the Pilgrim Ways which stretch
across Europe.
South Library, 66 Colombo
St
FRIDAY, 5PM AND 6PM
JUNIOR DODGEBALL
KNOCK-OUT TOURNAMENT
Go and play in the Mega Air
Junior Dodgeball knock-out
tournament. A $10 session gets
players a minimum of one fully
refereed dodgeball game. Teams
will progress through a knock-out
format tournament. Go as a team
(eight players) or join one of our
Mega Air teams. The first session
starts at 5pm for students in year
7-10 and 6pm for students in year
11-13. To book a spot and get
tickets, phone 344 2446.
Mega Air Trampoline Arena,
106A Carmen Rd
FRIDAY, 7PM
POETRY EVENING
Enjoy an evening of poetry with
live readings by Bernadette Hall,
Kathleen Gallagher, Kerrin
P Sharpe, Victoria Broome
and Jeffrey Paparoa Holman,
followed by an open mic event.
The evening is to help with your
creativity and confidence by
listening to talented poets and try
a live performance out yourself.
If you don’t want to perform, go
along to enjoy an evening of live
poetry reading.
Eastside Gallery, 388
Worcester St
COMMUNITY MARKET
Thursday, 8.30am-1pm, 51 Pages Rd
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,
McCormacks Bay Rd
LYTTELTON FARMERS’
MARKET
Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET
Sundays, 9am-noon, 275
Fifield Tce
THURSDAY-SATURDAY,
VARIOUS TIMES
PORT HILLS
VOLUNTEERING – CAGE-
MAKING
Following the Port Hills fires, a
lot of work is needed to rejuvenate
the area. City council rangers are
hoping to plant 7000 plants. To
do that they need 8400 protective
cages made to keep the plants safe
from being eaten. All the tools
needed to make the cages will be
provided and cage-making will
take place most days until May
13. This is suitable for children
older than 10 years of age and
for families. Park in the public
car park behind the visitors
centre and walk to the rangers
headquarters.
Victoria Park, Dyers Pass Rd.
Free entry
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, 10AM-
4.30PM
DISCOVERY TRAIL
Join other children and learn
more about different types of
plants that you can eat. This
activity is designed for children
aged 5-10, but it can be enjoyed
by the whole family with lots of
learning involved for everyone.
Collect a booklet from the visitor
centre to take along with you on
the trail.
Christchurch Botanic
Gardens. Free entry
THURSDAY-SATURDAY,
8-10PM
NOT AUNT LIL!
This production tells the tale of
a West Coast family and their
Christchurch relations. The story
revolves around Raylene and her
family who live in a close-knit
community on the West Coast.
The love of her life is “night cart
operator” Wayne, but her parents
think she can do better. Snooty
Aunt Lillian in Christchurch
agrees to take Raylene on and
tidy her up a bit, ready for an
introduction to society and a man
with prospects. Enjoy the funny
story of love and learning. For
tickets, phone 942 6736.
Opawa School, Ford Rd
THURSDAY-SATURDAY,
7-8PM
THE BOOKBINDER
From award-winning company
Trick of the Light Theatre comes
a story of mystery, magic and
mayhem. Inspired by the works
of Chris van Allsburg and
Neil Gaiman, The Bookbinder
weaves shadowplay, paper art,
puppetry, and music into an
inventive performance for curious
children and adventurous adults.
Returning to Christchurch for a
strictly limited three-night run
in the atmospheric setting of the
Common Room Building in The
Arts Centre.
The Arts Centre of
Christchurch. Tickets $20
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, 10AM
ONWARDS
NOT AUNT LIL! 12TH
ANNUAL ROTARY
BOOKARAMA
The Rotary Club of Bishopdale
Burnside Charitable Trust is
holding its 12th four-day book
sale. The Rotary Club is selling
a wide range of books, records,
DVDs, CDs and jigsaws. All items
for sale have been donated and
sorted into 20 categories in the
build up to the sale. The proceeds
from the sale will go towards
a mix of different community
projects. This is taking place at
the high school’s gym. It is open
Thursday, 10am-7pm; Friday,
10am-6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm
SATURDAY, 10AM-2PM
GUINEA PIGS ON SHOW
This is a pedigree and pet show.
The public pet show is from
1pm. Enter your pet guinea
pig in the public show for $6.
If you’re interested in entering
your guinea pig, be there by
12.45pm to register. Email
gardencitycavyclub@gmail.com
for more information.
St Paul’s Anglican Church,
1 Harewood Rd. Gold coin
entry
SATURDAY, 10AM-4PM
CHRISTCHURCH PET AND
ANIMAL EXPO 2017
Fuzzy, furry four-legged creatures
are everywhere at this event. Not
to be forgotten of course are the
fish, birds and reptiles that will
also be on display. There will be
plenty of popular pet products,
services and entertainment also
on offer. Find some goodies to
take home to your pets. This is
the first time this expo has been
in Christchurch and there will
be plenty of special features,
attractions, entertainment and
demonstrations.
Pioneer Leisure Centre, 75
Lyttelton St. Tickets from $4
SATURDAY, 11AM-4PM
KALEIDOSCOPE
Help turn the glass wall of the
Christchurch Art Gallery into
a kaleidoscope of colour. Use
pieces of brightly-coloured vinyl
to decorate the glass and make
something completely unique.
The end result will see the gallery
turned into a rainbow of colours.
Sessions run for one hour and
bookings are essential.
Christchurch Art Gallery.
Free entry
SATURDAY, 11-11.45AM
MEET CHILDREN’S
BOOK AUTHOR CHRIS
SANDERS
Meet author and songwriter
Chris Sanders in store and grab
your very own signed copy of his
children’s book and song, Angel
Star.
Whitcoulls, Westfield
Riccarton. Free entry
SUNDAY, 2-4PM
HANDBELL CONCERT
The Richmond Handbell Ringers
will be giving a public concert
this week. Spend your Sunday
afternoon relaxing and listening
to music. The performance will
feature St Christopher’s Ukulele
Group and pianists Caleb and
Hannah Brand.
Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo
St. Tickets $10
THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
p r e s e n t s
OUR BIGGEST PRODUCTION YET.
FEATURING 3 COMPLETE ALBUMS!
40th Anniversary Tour
ANIMALS
PROUDLY
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