Tue 14 Jul · Puke Ariki Library

Kids build and race robots in this school-holiday programme session at Puke Ariki.

Tue 14 Jul · Puke Ariki Museum

Drop-in session making manu tukutuku (Māori kites) during the school holidays.

Tue 14 Jul · Bell Block Library

Hands-on school-holiday science session exploring gravity for young experimenters.

Tue 14 Jul · Warehouse Stationery, New Plymouth & Bell Block

Kids decorate their own plant pots with POSCA paint pens — Eventfinda allocations have sold out, so check with the store.

Wed 15 Jul · Warehouse Stationery, New Plymouth & Bell Block

Kids design and decorate a keepsake box in this school-holiday craft workshop.

Thu 16 Jul · Warehouse Stationery, New Plymouth & Bell Block

A creative craft session rounding out the week of school-holiday workshops.

Mon 13 Jul · Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Cinema

A short school-holiday screening of the much-loved New Zealand animation Kiri and Lou.

Mon 13 Jul · Puke Ariki Theatre

Lunchtime screening of Creation Warriors at the Puke Ariki Theatre.

Mon 13 Jul · Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Cinema

An afternoon cinema session in the Govett-Brewster’s Machine Listening programme.

Fri 17 Jul · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

An evening of blues from Michael O’Dempsey and Celine Filbee at Mike’s.

Sat 18 Jul · The New Plymouth Club

An Elvis tribute variety concert — Eventfinda tickets have sold out, so check with the venue for availability.

Sat 18 Jul · New Plymouth Waterfront

Weekly Saturday market of local crafts and fresh food beside the Wind Wand, weather permitting.

Sun 19 Jul · Huatoki Plaza

Sunday-morning market with fresh local produce, baked goods and artisan food, rain or shine.

Thu 16 Jul · The Devon Hotel & Conference Centre

A morning workshop on approaching difficult conversations with confidence.

Fri 17 Jul · Care Cafe

An afternoon talk covering the theory and history of vibroacoustic therapy.

Tue 14 Jul · TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace

History re-imagined in this musical stage show, with further dates through the week.

Tue 14 Jul · Waitara Library

A living cultural experience celebrating Puanga and Matariki at Waitara Library.

Selected dates · Haukai Bistro & Bar

A three-course set menu celebrating Puanga, running on selected evenings this month.

Wed 15 Jul · TSB Stadium

The Taranaki Airs host the Nelson Giants in national league basketball, tip-off 6pm.

Fri 17 Jul · New Plymouth Little Theatre

A night of live comedy at the New Plymouth Little Theatre.

Wed 22 Jul · Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

Five leading voices in te ao Māori share kōrero in celebration of Puanga.

Thu 23 Jul · 4th Wall Theatre

An Afrikaans-language comedy storytelling night at the 4th Wall Theatre.

Fri 24 Jul · 4th Wall Theatre

Singer-songwriter Dave Ritchie Smith performs live.

Sat 25 Jul · TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace

New Zealand drum & bass heavyweights Shapeshifter bring their live show to New Plymouth.

Sat 25 Jul · 4th Wall Theatre

A variety concert from Saxcess at the 4th Wall Theatre.

Sat 25 Jul · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

Alternative-indie band TheSlacks return for a late-night set at Mike’s.

Fri 31 Jul · CityWestChurch

A daytime tribute show celebrating the golden era of the Las Vegas legends.