There’s so much more than art exhibitions and music on the Coromandel this weekend. Here’s a guide to some of the book launches, plays and miscellaneous creative things to enjoy on the Coromandel for the Queen’s Birthday.
Queen’s Birthday Weekend Market, Thames, 4 June
To celebrate the Queen’s Birthday, this weekly Saturday market of crafts, goodies and more has extended hours from 8am to 1pm.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/queen-s-birthday-weekend-market
Book Sale – Whangamatā Community Library, 4 June
The Lions Club are certainly fulfilling their motto of ‘We Serve’ this weekend. Not only are they holding a giant art sale in the Whitianga but they will also host a big book sales in Whangamatā, with all proceeds ear-marked for community projects.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/book-sale-whangamata-community-library
A Gentle Radical – Carson’s Bookshop Book Launch Event, Thames, 5 June
An incredibly special book launch from 1pm on Sunday over in Thames. Pick up a copy of A Gentle Radical and learn more about the fascinating life of Jeanette Fitzsimons – New Zealand politician and environmentalist.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/a-gentle-radical-carson-s-bookshop-book-launch-event
Katie Boyle in Pat Goldsack’s Swingers Club and Brothel Play, Hauraki House Coromandel Town, 5 June
A hilarious play about 87-year-old Patricia Goldsack, known as Pat to her friends and lovers has toured New Zealand for the last six decades with her touring swingers club and brothel.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/katie-boyle-in-pat-goldsack-s-swingers-club-and-brothel
Matarangi Market, 5 June
A special little market in a special little community is back for the Queen’s Birthday weekend.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/matarangi-market
Live Music from Jaedon Gascoigne at The Dunes Matarangi, 5 June
Live music is back at the Dunes on Sunday with a performance by Jaedon Gascoigne from lunchtime onwards. You can also take in some of the fabulous artwork adorning the walls from some fabulous local artists including Michael D Smither, Erica Lyons and many more. It’s all for sale via the Bread and Butter Gallery.
https://creativecoromandel.co.nz/event/live-music-from-jaedon-gascoigne-at-the-dunes
