Tuesday

Cinema Enigma, Matakana Cinemas, 8:00 p.m.

The movie is a mystery, an unknown, a surprise. Join us for Cinema Enigma, a screening of a surprise movie for just $8.00. You just won't know what the movie is until the opening credits roll! Take a chance with Matakana Cinemas.

Saturday

The Tahi Brothers, The Tahi Bar Warkworth, 7:00 p.m.

Their very own house band, The Tahi Brothers, will be playing the get-happy rock & roll that they're famous for. See you at Warkworth's original craft beer bar, now with a new wine list and a full casual dining menu.

Guardian Singles, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 8:00 p.m.

Guardian Singles' hectic live shows have earned them the reputation of one of the best bands in Aotearoa. Their anthem-packed debut album enjoyed widespread success through NZ college radio and has been picked up internationally in places as far as Denmark, Italy, and Colombia. Band members Fiona Campbell (Vivian Girls, Coolies), Thom Burton (SoccerPractise, Wilberforces), Yolanda Fagan (Na Noise, Echo Ohs) and Durham Fenwick (Green Grove) will play favourites from their debut, alongside blistering new material that they're recording for their second album.

Sunday

Dubhead and Stinky Jim, Smiths Matakana, 2:00 p.m.

Two heavyweight selectors laying out an afternoon's worth of aural delights free of charge, their music reinforced on an upgraded sound system for the day. Perfect for the whole family, with nearby playgrounds and rides, drinks specials and the amazing food on offer at Smiths.

Big Buzz Festival, Matakana Primary School, 9:00 a.m.

The Big Buzz Festival is a free entry, family-friendly, fun filled country fair in Matakana with stalls of all things bees, food trucks and live entertainment, free talks and workshops, spot prizes and competitions, free children's activities all day long and much more. This will be a stimulating day out experiencing the wonderful world of our pollinators, the honey bees, and all things associated with them, from honey to cosmetics, from health to gardening, from conservation to environmental awareness.