What’s on in SC this weekend
TODAY
Live music: 8-11pm at the Sail and Anchor Bar and Cafe on Sophia St. Musical duo Assembly Required will perform. Entry is $10.
Live music: 8.30-11.30pm at Hector Black’s Lounge Bar on Stafford St. Blues and soul band Oscar LaDell and Hoot will perform.
TOMORROW
Waimate Community Market: 9am-noon at Seddon Square on Queen St. Fresh produce, flowers, plants, food, jewellery, clothing, and more.
Timaru Artisan Farmers’ Market: 9am-12.30pm near the Speights Ale House/I-Site on George St. Fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey, eggs, meat, baking, and hot food and drink on sale.
Twizel to Timaru classic: 9.30am at the Musterer’s Hut Cafe´ on Ruataniwha Rd, Twizel. A 151km cycle race between the South Canterbury towns, ending at Levels Raceway.
Temuka Market: 10am-2pm in the Temuka town square on King St. Alpaca products, arts and crafts, coffee, and more.
SUNDAY
Hope Walk: 10am at the Church St entrance of Centennial Park, Timaru. A 3.2km walk raising suicide awareness. Gold coin entry.
ONGOING
South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival: Multiple eateries across the Timaru, Waimate, and Mackenzie districts. Eateries serve up dishes highlighting the region’s food producers. Visit scoffsc.nz for a list of participants. Runs until September 20.
Signs of Earlier: Noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Rd. Artist Iain Cheesman melds sculpture, painting, and language with a diverse range of materials including animal hide and plastic. Runs until October 18.
Alluring Shores: Noon-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Aigantighe Art Gallery on Wai-iti Rd. Exhibition which draws from the gallery’s permanent collection. Runs until October 18.
Timaru Brigade: 1-4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday at the South Canterbury Museum on Perth St. Exhibition celebrating the Timaru Fire Brigade’s 150 years of service. Runs until October 18.