Looking for a good time? We know what you want... that's why we've compiled all Student City and community events into this handy-dandy community calendar for your event-finding convenience.
Go on, get into it!
Malbas Summer Sessions 2012
7th Jan - 18th FebSummer Sessions 2012 mixed by DJ Jaycee Jaycee has been Resident coming up 3 Years now and hosts the all so popular Sessions Series through-out the year, Kicking off 2012 Jaycee will be hosting the.... Click here to read more.
Baby Signs Parent Workshop
11th Jan - 29th MarWant to learn all about signing with your baby, but just don’t have the time to come to classes each week? The Parent Workshop is for you! It is a one off presentation designed to introduce.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Striders Super Seven Series 2012
17th Jan - 28th Feb7km fun run/walk held over seven consecutive Tuesday nights. Held wet or fine. Short course option also available this year (approximately 3km). Free sausage sizzle and fruit, spot prizes and.... Click here to read more.
Baby Signs Sign, Say & Play Classes
18th Jan - 22th FebWant to teach your baby to sign in a fun, fully interactive, educational environment? Come and enrol in our course of six 45 minute classes. Each class has been cleverly structured to provide you.... Click here to read more.
Blokes 'n' Beer
25th Jan - 1st MarSimilar to our "Women and Wine" programme, "Blokes 'n' Beer" is a discovery squash programme for men. It will teach the basics of the game and set you up with all you need to know for playing.... Click here to read more.
Women & Wine
25th Jan - 1st MarWomen & Wine is a discovery Squash programme for ladies. It teaches the basics of the game and will set you up with all you need to know for playing squash in the future! The programme runs for 6.... Click here to read more.
Properties of Oil Paint Course
30th Jan - 5th MarTutor: Kirsty Porter Working in pure abstraction, we will explore the facets of opacity, sheen, colour, tint, glazes and texture possible with oil paint. A must-do course for those wishing to start.... Click here to read more.
Business House League
2nd FebStarting 2 February 2012 (numbers permitting). Runs first Thursday of every month. $15 per person - teams of 4 players. Limited to 14 teams. Fun social bowling event. Not just for businesses. For.... Click here to read more.
Sandpaper Tango
2nd FebWe have Sandpaper Tango, an exciting new bluegrass band from Auckland, appearing at the cafe. Sandpaper Tango are Cy Winstanley on guitar and vocal, Vanessa McGowan Bass and vocal and Catherine.... Click here to read more.
NZRCA Electric On-Road Nationals
2nd Feb - 5th FebNew Zealand's premier electric, on-road, radio-controlled car event. For more information please phone 027 733 6243 Thu, Feb 2, 9:00am Fri, Feb 3, 9:00am Sat, Feb 4, 9:00am Sun, Feb 5, 9:00am. Click here to read more.
Te Manawa Tots
2nd Feb - 24th FebTe Manawa Tots takes place every Thursday and Friday (repeat sessions) from 10.00 - 10.45am. It is a fun session designed for parents and their young children (aged 2 - 5 years) to enjoy together.... Click here to read more.
Art Course - Landscape Painting: Traditions and Beyond
2nd Feb - 8th MarLandscape painting: traditions and beyond Tutor: Kirsty Porter Landscape painting has long been the canon of imagery depicted in the tradition of painting. But how can landscape painting be.... Click here to read more.
Supermodel & Sleeping Dogs
3rd Feb - 4th FebWellington rockers Supermodel are teaming up with Christchurch wave-makers Sleeping Dogs in a seven-date tour throughout the North Island this summer. In a new manifestation of the Live and Loud.... Click here to read more.
The Hypnotics with DJ Deviox
3rd Feb - 4th FebClick here to view videos online: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHypnoticsMusic. Click here to read more.
Burns Dinner
4th Feb6pm for dinner, 8pm Ingleside. A dinner to remember Scotland's famous son and poet Robert Burns with haggis. Followed by old time dancing and supper. BYO, tickets must be pre-booked. Available at.... Click here to read more.
Kopane Bridge Opening
4th FebJoin Horizons Regional Council and the Kopane community as we celebrate the completion of the new Kopane Bridge. Kopane was severely affected by flooding in February 2004. Flood waters swept.... Click here to read more.
The Shocking And Stunning, Dial Square & Us As Robots
4th FebWellington wonders the Shocking and Stunning and Dial Square are heading up to Palmerston North for the first time. Joined by locals Us As Robots; that's a lot of fun for a little price.. Click here to read more.
ENZED / Dewtec Superstock Teams Champs
4th Feb - 5th FebThis is the big one! The Superstock Teams Champs, first won by the Palmerston North B Team in 1981. Defending champions the Palmerston Panthers will face a strong challenge from the world's best.... Click here to read more.
Gypsy Fair Original
4th Feb - 5th FebPopular famous fair that comes to town only once a year, featuring thirty Gypsy families in interesting house-trucks and buses. Come check out these fabulous homes. Wooden crafts, tarot reading,.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Vintage Ag Expo
4th Feb - 5th FebA large display of vintage machinery, tractors, implements, traction engines, stationary engines, trucks, working horses, and memorabilia. There will be regular parades each day. Demonstrations of.... Click here to read more.
The Party's Not Over Yet - Matiflow CD Release
4th Feb - 5th FebSo it’s pretty clear that January is gona be one of the most fun months of this year, especially if you've been partying out of town for a while now. It can be depressing coming back home and.... Click here to read more.
Café Ride
5th FebCoffee and cycling, what more could you ask for? A ride to suit all fitness levels. Short ride – 49km, medium ride 60km, long ride 76km. Round up your friends, pump up those tyres and hit the.... Click here to read more.
Donkey & Mule Society North Island Show
5th FebLargest donkey & mule show in the North Island. Competitors from Auckland to Wellington. Donkeys as big as a large hack from the USA, to 28". For more information phone 328 9812.. Click here to read more.
Makuri School Trail Ride Fundraising Event
5th FebJust 40mins drive from Masterton or Palmerston North. Join us for an amazing day of trail riding over really well marked and marshalled tracks with 'A' loops for the more experienced riders. All.... Click here to read more.
Nick Charles
5th FebIn a long and critically-acclaimed career Nick has released a dozen albums on Australian and US roots and guitar labels. Averaging over 150 concerts a year in the US, Australia and NZ. His music.... Click here to read more.
Track Day
5th FebThe middle of a long weekend! A good excuse to get away for the weekend. We run our track days for every level rider. Training can be given. Race Fast Medium Novice All on the 3.03km track.. Click here to read more.
Waitarere Beach Surfcasting Competition
5th FebWaitarere Beach Fishing Club are holding a surfcasting competition on 5 February 2012 from 6am to 6pm. This will be on the north side of Waitarere Beach. Tickets available from Sportsworld, Tackle.... Click here to read more.
Waituna West School Trail Bike Ride
5th FebTrail bike ride, Waitangi weekend. 9am sign in. Phone 323 7374 for more information.. Click here to read more.
Rongotea & District Lions Club Waitangi Day Gala
6th FebRegistration from 8am. 8.30am make an offer sale starts. 9.30am monster auction. Come along and enjoy the hospitality and sunshine of Rongotea. Ph 324 8060 or 324 8337. Click here to read more.
Waitangi Day Concert
6th FebKia OraFM, Access Manawatu, and Palmerston North City will host a free Waitangi Day concert in the Square, Te Marae O Hine on Feb 6 2012. The concert will include a opening whakatau, top-name.... Click here to read more.
Vonnie Sterritt Painting Classes
6th Feb - 8th FebVonnie's painting classes are well sought after by all those wishing to learn or wanting to add to their painting skills. Her students continue to grow in confidence and are encouraged to exhibit..... Click here to read more.
Wanganui Glass School - Summer School
6th Feb - 10th FebSummer School February 6-10, 2012. This year the Wanganui Glass School is providing three workshops: Introduction to Glass Blowing with David Traub - 5 day workshop. This workshop provides.... Click here to read more.
Tuesday Doubles
7th Feb - 15th MayStarting Tuesday 7th February every Tuesday from 7.30pm. $15 per person - teams of 2 players (limited to 14 teams). Fun social bowling event. For beginners to advanced bowlers. Make your own team.... Click here to read more.
Showstoppers!
8th FebEvery show has a showstopper, the most popular song that stops the show and everyone wants to hear! We proudly present a show packed with those showstoppers. Tickets are $30 and include a lunch.... Click here to read more.
Open Mic Nite
8th Feb - 28th MarEvery 2nd and 4th Wed of the month, open mic at the Ashhurst Inn, great food, great service, great atmosphere, bring ya instrument, PA supplied, guitars, congos, marracas, an evening of like-minded.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Home Birth Association Get Together
8th Feb - 14th NovThe Manawatu Home Birth Association meets once a month alternating between morning and afternoon get-togethers. We are a group of parents who believe childbirth is a normal and healthy process. We.... Click here to read more.
New Zealand Grand Prix Dinner
9th FebThis is your opportunity to secure a table at the social event of the NZ Motorsport Season! The evening will involve pre-dinner drinks, a three course meal and live entertainment. There will also.... Click here to read more.
Shenandoah Davis (USA) w/ Fuyuko's Fables +TBA
9th FebThe Seattle, WA, USA based musician Shenandoah Davis will be coming to New Zealand in 2012 supporting her new record, The Company We Keep. Drawing inspiration from the Chopin and Debussy of her.... Click here to read more.
Boot Camp
9th Feb - 13th FebWant to kick start your New Year’s resolutions? Then Boot Camp is for you! Starts Thursday 9th February 6 week program Training on Monday 6.00pm, Thursday 6.30pm, Friday 12.30pm Session will be.... Click here to read more.
Shufti
10th FebGroove to the driving blues sounds of Shufti! In the tradition of the great Chicago blues masters like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, Shufti pumps out propelling rhythms and stinging solos. Led by.... Click here to read more.
Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour
10th Feb - 11th FebFull Noise Music Management and Flax Roots Records Present: Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour 2012 The much anticipated album tour from Knights Of The DUB Table is here! The six.... Click here to read more.
Summer Concert Series, Concert in the Oval
12th FebSunday, 12 February 3pm-7pm. The launch of the two major free Summer Concerts in Palmerston North is by way of The Phoenix Foundation, supported by The Soul Collective and Ryan Edwards. The.... Click here to read more.
EcoWars
13th Feb - 27th Apr$15,000 worth of prizes for student flats around Palmy! Ten teams of flatties will go head to head over seven weeks in their quest to save dosh, save the world and win. Six workshops over seven.... Click here to read more.
UCOL O-Week
20th Feb - 24th FebTues 21st Feb: 9.30am Powhiri followed by Big Breakfast (free to all students) Wednesday 22 Feb: Market Day Fri 24 Feb: Pub Crawl starting at 6pm from Old Skool Bar Tickets/info from Student.... Click here to read more.
Musa O-Week
23th Feb - 4th FebThursday 23rd Feb Lets Get Going with Massey University Comedy Gala Limited to 600 (Students ONLY) Friday 24th Feb Market Day on Concourse with MUSA For all Students Retro Party @ the Events.... Click here to read more.
FX Jam 2
25th Feb25th Feb 3.00pm - 5.00pm Don't miss your chance to check out some of the world's finest freestyle motocross riders along with thousands of other fans for the second instalment of what is.... Click here to read more.


