Crazy circus, wacky comedy and hilarious jokes.

Top of Trafalgar Street.

Buskerburgoo - When Buskers go Bad - Nelson Busker and Street Theatre Series

2–3 February

Enjoy this R18 Cabaret where the buskers are going bad, oh so bad.

The Boat House, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson.

Presales $30 (plus booking fees) Door Sales $35. Tickets from Everyman

ph. 03 548 3083.

Luminate is a place to re-energise on the dancefloor, participate in workshops, be inspired about living sustainably, receive a massage, join in drumming around the fire, relax with a warm chai, watch an enlightening movie, be in harmony with nature, have fun, enjoy life, and celebrate a sense of conscious community choosing to make the shift into an enlightened and compassionate paradigm that looks after our amazing planet.

Canaan downs, Takaka Hill.

Tickets from eventfinder, cosmic corner, everyman recs, gb organics, planet funk

Contact info@luminatefestival.co.nz

A relaxed fun free for all Jam session with musical equipment supplied. You are most welcome to bring your own instrument.

check out www.liquidbar.co.nz

LIQUID NZ BAR, 75 Bridge street, Nelson.

A festival of film screening daily at the Suter Cinema from late afternoon. Including some of the best films from 2011, classic Bogart from the 40s and 50s, Metropolitan Famiiy Opera, foreign films and current and classic documentaries.

The Suter Art Gallery & Theatre, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson.

Tickets from State Cinemas Nelson and The Suter Cinema during Festival hours

ph. 03 5483 885 ext 1.

Come along to a variety of workshops and dance parties, learn new styles, techniques and funky moves.

Nelson Suburban Club, 168 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson.  (Dance party venues to be advised)

Find out more - check the website or facebook or ph. 027 237 6266, email: cerocnelson@gmail.com

Free event, so come & enjoy the talent which has been fostered here in our region.

The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua.

Emeralds & Greenstone are a folk fusion band, whose "indigi-folk" blends Maori and Celtic musical instruments and styles into a powerful, evocative musical experience.

8pm, Fairfield House, Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson.
Tickets from Fairfield House ph. 03 5483 640.

Tango @ Baby G's Lounge

this Friday Night!!

3 February
8pm to late, Baby G's Lounge, 8 Church Street, Nelson.

The Worlds 'First and Only', All Girl, All Johnny Cash Band. Johnny Cash songs like you have never heard before.

9pm to late, Baby G's Lounge, 8 Church Street. Nelson.

A full 12 hours of non stop entertainment both on and off stage. Buskers, fairground attractions, LOTS of children's entertainment, Kath Bee, Levity Beet, bouncy castle, fire performance, music, food and market stalls. Highlight is the Taniwha and Mask Parade plus our excellent local performance artists.

noon to midnight, Takaka Village Green and Commercial St.

Ras Judah

at The Free House

4 February

Live world acoustic music with Ras Judah. A blend of African music and other musical elements from around the globe.

8pm, The Free House, 95 Collingwood St, Nelson.

The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre , 171 Westdale Road, Mapua.

9am - 3pm, Trafalgar Street -  between Bridge & Hardy Streets

Ph. 03 546 8405, info@uniquelynelson.co.nz

A national event for young musicians to learn and peform chamber music, lead by the New Zealand String Quartet and Dierdre Irons. Daily masterclasses are open to the public free of charge. Sessions run at 8pm on Saturday 4 February, 5.15pm on Sunday 5 February and Monday 6 February; 3.00pm on Tuesday 7 February; and 5.15pm on Thursday 9 February and Friday 10 February. Final concerts are at 4pm and 8pm on Saturday 11 February and tickets cost $10. All concerts and masterclasses will be held at the Main Auditorium, Nelson School of Music, 48 Nile Street, Nelson.

Concerts at 4pm and 8pm on Saturday 11 February. Masterclasses 4 - 10 February

Nelson School of Music, 48 Nile Street, Nelson.

Ph. 04 4998883, nzsq@nzsq.co.nz

Baz's Travelling Piano Bar

4–5 February

Barry has a repertoire of well over 1,000 songs so I'm sure he'll play something you want to hear.

3-7pm Saturday, 2-6pm Sunday, McCashin's Brewery - Bar & Cafe, 660 Main Rd, Stoke.

Liam Ryan and the Brandy Creek Band

4 February  

Liam Ryan returns with the Brandy Creek band for blues and jazz. Simply the most accomplished musicians in the Nelson region.

From 8pm, The Moutere Inn, 1406 Moutere Highway.

Open Jam Night at Travellers Rest Freehouse. Small p.a. provided. Mostly acoustic guitars and ukuleles. All welcome.

7.30 pm until late, Travellers Rest Freehouse, Coastal Highway, Appleby.

Come celebrate New Zealands national day with a family day of music, food and korero.

From 3pm to 8pma t Te Ahina Marae, 133 Pah St, Motueka.

There will be a powhiri for new visitors at 11am and 6pm (gold coin koha).

Eva Effect - a duo from Nelson playing acoustic guitar and Jazz guitar driven songs with soulful female vocals.

1-4pm, Woollaston Estates, 243 Old Coach Rd, Mahana, Nelson.

Blink and the crew bring you the cream of the crop all the way from the U-S of A!!!.

Music from 8, The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre , 171 Westdale Road, Mapua.

$10 on the door. ALL AGES GIG

Tickets from The Play House Cafe ph. 035402985.

Performance Cafe is an open mic night - This weekend we are opening our doors to all musicians who wish to polish off their weekend and share their musical talents with Nelson.

4pm to late, Baby G's Lounge, 8 Church Street, Nelson.

Live JAZZ from Freewheelin'

5 February

From 12 till 3pm, Waimea Estates, Appleby Highway.

10am - 4.00pm with Pōwhiri at 11.00am & 1.00 pm, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson.
Ph. 03 546 9097, carol.hippolite@whakatumarae.co.nz

NETHERWOOD, a New Zealand made independent feature film, is visiting Nelson this summer as part of a nationwide tour.

This is a true-blue and unique Kiwi film that has had an overwhelmingly positive reaction by those who have seen it so far. With breathtaking scenery, unique dialogue and hard case characters that you won't see anywhere else in the world, we reckon there's something in it for everyone including tourists looking for a genuine slice of Kiwiana.

Tickets are $15 and include a glass of Jim Beam (ticket holders 18+ only) and free BBQ after the movie at Verdict with the lead actors.

View the trailer: http://netherwoodmovie.word...

6:30pm, Suter Cinema, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson.
After screening venue: The Verdict for drinks & BBQ

Tickets from iTICKET or Nelson Escapes ph. 0508ITICKET.

MORE FM Summer Vineyard Tour

8 February This year’s tour will see legendary Australian roots act and NZ favourites John Butler Trio headline the show alongside so-hot-right-now funky American soul singer Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme.

5:00pm - 10:00pm, Trafalgar Park, Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

Tickets from Ticketek.

Anna Coddington

Friday 10 February

Anna Coddington grew up in the small surf town of Raglan, but has established a reputation as one of New Zealand’s true songwriters and performers. She released her critically acclaimed sophomore album Cat & Bird in Feb this year, firmly establishing herself as an artist of note in her homeland.

8.00pm, The Free House, 95 Collingwood St, Nelson.

$20 - Tickets from Tix on sale NOW at The Free House

Hanussen - the Palace of Burlesque

10–18 February

Hanussen - the Palace of Burlesque is a rauncy night full of circus, song, theatre and mayhem performed by The Loons Circus Theatre Company with live accompiment from Carmel Courtney and band.

Hanussen - the Palace of Burlesque is a visual extravaganza that uses original projection of 1920s Berlin and combines the words of Joe Bennet and the skills of circus and theatre. The Theatre Royal will once again be transfroemd into a cabaret venue complete with catwalk, extravagant lighting, sound and visual effects.

Stricly limited season. Warning - this show contains explicit nudity.

8pm, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson.

Tickets from Theatre Royal Box Office or TicketDirect ph. 03 548 3840 or 0800 224 224.

Eamonn Cann Presents an evening enjoying the brilliance that was Frank Sinatra.

Expect an evening with wonderful renditions of old favorites. Eamonn explains the history and stories behind the legend that was Frank.

Not your everyday tribute show, this is a performance not to be missed.

Dinner from 6, Show from 8pm, The PlayHouse Cafe and Theatre , 171 Westdale Road, Mapua.

$20, ALL AGES GIG. Tickets from The Play House Cafe ph. 035402985.

Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins play Piazzolla and Prokofiev for Christchurch

11 February

British cellist and pianist Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins are in NZ in February doing a concert and workshop tour. Including music by Piazzolla and Prokofiev.

Christchurch has been struck this year and they're going out to Christchurch to provide a little solace to the musical youth there after the devastating earthquakes there this year.

The concerts are all fundraisers enabling them to go on to Christchurch and offer free music workshops to schools which have been damaged in the earthquakes. www.cellonz.com

12pm, Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, Selwyn Place and Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

Wild Marmalade

11 February

Wild Marmalade are a High-Energy Organic Trance, Drum and Didj band based in Byron Bay, Australia. Playing "totally live" with ferocious intensity, they blend the ancient sounds of the didgeridoo with contemporary dance beats.

Dinner from 6, Music from 8, The Playhouse Cafe, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua.
$15 - Tickets from The Play House Cafe ph. 035402985.

Victory Square is host to another great day showcasing the talents of Victory. 6 hours of solid entertainment from start to finish. Relax under the shade or get hot on the dancefloor. Indugle in fine cusine and let the kids go wild with a interactive art zone and play areas. Market place for the shoppers at heart. There is a place for everyone. So mark the date on your calendar and see you at the square.

1pm -7pm, Victory Square, Toi Toi, Nelson.

Ph. 0276987861/03 5466486.

At Yaza Café, Montgomery Square, Nelson. $8 for members and $10 for non-members. For floor spots phone Anna 546 7262 to book.

PANDA Live in the Garden

12 February

Panda is a man of the world with music to boot. Great blues acoustic sounds, perfect for you to relax out in the sun at Nelsons best venue. This is a FREE event.

1 till 3pm, The Playhouse Cafe, 171 Westdale Road, Mapua. Ph. 035402985.

Classic Hits Winery Tour

16–17 February

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2012 artist line up includes Gin Wigmore, The Mutton Birds and Avalanche City in the ever popular venue of Neudorf Vineyards.

6.00pm (gates open at 5.00pm), Neudorf Vineyards, 138 Neudorf Rd, RD2, Upper Moutere, Nelson.

Tickets from Ticketmaster. Contact roz@nelsonnz.com

Country Music Night

16 February

Kevin Atkinson leads our regular night of country music. Come along and listen or take part. The more the merrier. Bring your guitar and partner!

From 7pm, The Moutere Inn, 1406 Moutere Highway. Ph. 543 2759.

Evolve, Festival of Opportunities

18–19 February

If you’ve ever wondered about it, Evolve Festival is the place to try it! Expand your knowledge and try something new at Evolve Festival 2012.

More than 70 workshops and seminars
Demonstrations and performances
Live music and entertainment
Heaps of healthy food, arts’ and craft stalls
Fun kids’ zone and circus skills’ area
And much, much more!

Sat 10am- 11pm Sun 10am-6pm, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson.

Weekend Pass $25 Sat $20 and Sunday $15,kids under 14 free, Concessions to students and senoirs.

Ph. 03 5451907,  info@festivalofopportunities.co.nz

Two Tenors Concert in the Vineyard

19 February

The Dynamic Duo Paul Madsen and Paul Jeffries bring you a Popera Show with a difference. Paul Madsen Vocalist Impersonator leads the charge with golden hits such as ''You raise me up, Music of the night, Con Te Partiro ,Thats Amore ..combined with the soulful sound of Paul Jeffries Voice and prolific Piano work, the sound is sure to please...

With combined musical experience of 45 years being on stage for these performers is 2nd nature, lots of crowd interaction with a polished performance of the Popera Classics.

4pm, Petite Fleur at Seifried Estate, Cnr SH 60 & Redwood Road, Appleby, Nelson.
$20 per person. Tickets from Petite Fleur and O'Neils Fine Foods ph. 03 544 1555.

Ukulele Open Mic and Jam. Every third Sunday of the month. Bring your uke and your friends.  Play a spot, jam along or just join in when you feel like it.

3.00 p.m. - ish to late, The Travellers Rest Freehouse, Coastal Highway, Appleby.

Contact Ph. 0274295940, spike.ronn@xtra.co.nz

Sundial Square Summer Sounds

24 February

Pack a picnic and get along to Sundial Square for a dose of Tasman's finest entertainers performing live especially for you!

The evening concert is set to feature local hip hop pioneers Master Pilot Soundsystem, along with Garin College Rockquest Winners The Peasants’, recent Battle of the Bands Champions Pacha Atma, and local Funk DJ extraordinaire Ranger Danger.

Proudly presented by the Tasman District Council , and supported by Richmond Unlimited.

5-11pm , Sundial Square, Richmond CBD

Ph. 03 543 8525, paul.mcconachie@tdc.govt.nz

The Deep End

24 FebruaryNelson's IMPROVISED COMEDY SHOW at the Theatre Royal.Take a team of intrepid improvisors, plunge them into a whirlpool of audience suggestions and see if they sink or swim!  TAKE THE PLUNGE! You're in for a great night of comedy in the style of Whose Line is it Anyway?  

7.30pm, Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson.

General Admittance Ticket Prices: Excluding Services Fees. Full price: $15R oyal Family/Seniors/Students: $12

Tickets from Theatre Royal Box Office or TicketDirect ph. 03 548 3840 or 0800 224 224.

Uni and Her Ukelele

24 February

San Franciscan ukelele sensation, Uni and Her Ukelele Uni is back to play for her Nelson fans with her fun brand of feel good pop anthems.

Door sales, $15 from 6:30pm show at 8pm, meals and drinks available

The Boat House, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson.

The Johnnys

25 February

The Johnnys may be based in little old Nelson NZ but it turns out they are the worlds first all female Johnny Cash Tribute Band!
8.00pm, The Free House, 95 Collingwood St, Nelson.

$10 - Tickets from door sales only.

Kane Hogan

25 February

Kane Hogan is a singer, songwriter, poet whose voice melds perfectly with his acoustic guitar playing.

3-7pm, McCashin's Brewery - Bar & Cafe, 660 Main Road, Stok.

TIKI TOUR AOTEAROA

25 February

Tiki Tour Aotearoa is all about celebrating our awesome local grass roots Kiwi music

Every month Liquid NZ bar will be sharing with you the amazing Kiwi grass roots original music that is created right here in our home of Aotearoa.

Doors open 5pm gig starts 9.30pm - Saturday Monthly.

LIQUID NZ BAR, 75 Bridge Street, Nelson.

The Blueslinger Live

26 February

Come listen to the Bluesslinger's own brand of smooth blues. Selwyn Findlay is the Bluesslinger, with an old-school style that draws from equal parts Elvis and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Sunday 2-6pm, McCashin's Brewery - Bar & Cafe, 660 Main Road, Stoke.