Plenty of local stuff happening this week, catch Weekly Happening every Monday.

Wednesday

Half Price Pizza, Smiths 4pm - Late

Smiths Matakana are having a half price pizza night this Wednesday. Gourmet, handmade pizza with heaps of toppings.

Friday

Beatroots - Mr Big Stuff, The Matakana Village Pub, 5:00 p.m

Live music is back at The Matakana Village Pub, introducing a great selection of DJs, Bands and Musicians to crank your weekend across all styles including beats, roots, rock and summer vibes. It's your place for Live music this summer, all summer long every weekend Fridays and Saturdays. This weekend Mr Big Stuff is bringing the grand funk to Matakana.

Freaky - Friday the 13th Screening, Matakana Cinemas, 6:45 p.m

Prepare to get Freaky with a twisted take on the body-swap movie when a teenage girl switches bodies with a relentless serial killer.

Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton, Blockers, HBO’s Big Little Lies) is just trying to survive the bloodthirsty halls of Blissfield High and the cruelty of the popular crowd. But when she becomes the newest target of The Butcher (Vince Vaughn), her town’s infamous serial killer, her senior year becomes the least of her worries

Open Mic Night, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 8:00 p.m

Presented by the one and only Lindsay D.

Head along and experience an evening of highly talented local muso’s. Koha Appreciated - Anything donated is going towards Movember in support of Men's Mental Health. There will even be some special silent Auction items! So head on down and enjoy some music and donate a little something!

Saturday

Bic Runga, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 7:30

This spring, the internationally heralded pop songstress is excited to tour select New Zealand locations, celebrating both the warming of weather and the freedom to perform. Bic’s performances are an elegant treat, a musical journey of songs that span her career, including reimagined favourites, rarities, te reo Māori interpretations and new tunes.

Sunday

Paint n’ Picnic, Herons Flight Vineyard, 2:00 p.m

A fun new concept where you can enjoy sipping on a glass of wine, tasting local delights whilst taking part in a guided paint session.

Price includes: A glass of wine, picnic box (please advise of any dietary requirements) and a 2hr guided paint session by a local artist.

All participants will paint the same painting (TBC) and take home their masterpiece! No experience necessary. Just a good sense of humor required.

Mia Jay, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 4:00 p.m

Mia Jay and her incredible band are embarking on their second nationwide tour. Mia’s 2nd EP ‘Stalled On a Highway’ is about to hit the streets and aims to explore the inner thoughts of an “absolutely lost puppy” in her own words. With music that centres around vivid lyricism while shaped by different musical influences, this gig will be one to chuck in the diary.