Tuesday

Mahurangi Artists Network Social Get Together, The Matakana Village Pub, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

This social get-together is for anyone with creative bones who would like to be in touch with others. Just drop in, grab a drink and join the conversations. Maybe you’ll already know some of the artists, maybe you are new to the area, maybe you would like different conversations or to share your work or your questions. Whoever and whatever you are, the Mahurangi Artists Network look forward to seeing you on these evenings.

Wednesday

Steak Night, The Tahi Bar, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Calling all carnivores, Wednesdays are Steak Night at The Tahi: $18 for 300g of luscious beef steak, cooked to your liking, and a free-range egg on a bed of good old-fashioned crinkle cut chips. Plus, happy hour discounts at the bar from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Quiz Night, The Matakana Village Pub, 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Put your thinking caps on and rally your best brains (or favourite company). Bookings are essential for this popular night at The Pub, so call 09 422 7518 to book your team in. Great prizes and atmosphere and you can take on the regular local teams.

Saturday

Hope Gap - Advanced Public Screening, Matakana Cinemas, 12:15 p.m.

Head along to see an early screening before the full season. The intimate, intense and loving story of Hope Gap charts the life of Grace (Annette Bening), shocked to learn her husband (Bill Nighy) is leaving her for another after 29 years of marriage, and the ensuing emotional fallout the dissolution has on their only grown son (Josh O'Connor). Unraveled and feeling displaced in her small seaside town, Grace ultimately regains her footing and discovers a new, powerful voice.

Sunday

A World of Whiskey, The Vintry, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join Sam Snead & The Vintry to take a tour around the World of Whiskey. Single malt Scotch is arguably one of the most revered and diverse spirits of the world. However, there are more and more countries creating their own style or version of whiskey and some deserve more than a second glance. With his own unique style, Sam will walk, talk and taste you down a global road of whiskey, making a few stops along the way to introduce some new friends to your drinking circle.