Sat 6 Jun · Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre, 2 George Street

Weekly Saturday morning market (9:00am–12:30pm) with seasonal produce, home baking, cheeses, preserves and locally made goods from South Canterbury stallholders.

Sun 7 Jun · St John’s Church Hall, Timaru

An afternoon classical music recital from 2:30pm featuring vocal and instrumental works inspired by the natural world.

Fri 5 Jun · 27 Sophia Street, Timaru

Multicultural Aoraki and Pasifika O Aoraki are selling fundraiser lunchboxes from 11:00am–2:00pm to support families affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Islands.

Sat 6 Jun · Landing Service Conference Centre, 2 George Street

Rural Women NZ Canterbury host this formal centennial gala with a two-course dinner, live entertainment and a live auction supporting the Aoraki Foundation Women’s Fund.

Tue 9 Jun · Timaru

An old-fashioned movie night fundraiser featuring the New Zealand drama Caterpillar, with funds going to Presbyterian Support’s Family Works services in the community.

Wed 3 Jun · Timaru Squash Club

Weekly Wednesday morning playgroup from 9:30am introducing pre-schoolers to squash through fun, age-appropriate activities and games.

Wed 3 Jun · Ara Institute of Canterbury

Casual social badminton sessions from 7:00pm, open to all skill levels with rackets and shuttles provided for newcomers.

Thu 11 & Fri 12 Jun · The Playhouse, Timaru

South Canterbury Drama League’s Little Theatre and Repertory Committees present nine bite-sized 5–10 minute plays written and adapted by local playwrights, 7:00pm both nights.

Wed 17 Jun · Life Church, Timaru

A musical theatre matinee from 11:00am as part of the Life Church daytime entertainment series.

Thu 18 Jun · Landing Service Conference Centre

A full-day women’s leadership and personal development conference from 8:30am featuring local and national speakers.

Thu 25 Jun · Bullock Restaurant & Bar

A guided social painting evening from 7:00pm where you create your own sunset-at-the-beach canvas while enjoying drinks and snacks.

Sun 28 Jun · St Mary’s Anglican Church, Timaru

A 2:00pm classical concert featuring baroque organ repertoire as part of a touring programme of New Zealand cathedrals and parish churches.

Thu 9 Jul · Stafford Street, Timaru CBD

Annual Matariki celebration from 4:30pm–7:30pm with live music, kapa haka performances, cultural activities, and food and craft stalls.