À La Mode is an exhibition of fashion plates from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Collection, and depicts modes of dress during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The 45 hand-coloured etchings in the exhibition were published in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, and were among those made famous in dramatised versions of the Jane Austen novels.

Are you good at trivia? Do you want a fun corporate team activity, and love a good night out? Mr G Quiz and the Bay of Plenty Times are bringing the inaugural Bay of Plenty of Intelligence Corporate Quiz Challenge to Tauranga, to determine who has the smartest brain in the Bay. Throughout May at the TECT arena teams will compete in a range of different industry sectors, it will be workplace against workplace, battling to make the Grand Final!. For more information go to www.mrgquiz.com,

The Revolution Tour was created to share a message of hope and change in the Youth of New Zealand. Now in its seventh consecutive year, it is NZ's largest High Schools performing arts tour, reaching an incredible 60,000 kids in 2011. With artists like Jury & the Saints, Esther Elliott, The Talents, Tasha Hohaia and Drop Deep Skateboarding - this is one show not to be missed! PRICE $5

WANT TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE OUTSTANDING? You have to resonate with and live the very qualities that you want to have show up in your relationships. Learn how to optimise communication, eliminate resentments and the reasons we create them, stop attracting people that exemplify your unresolved issues from childhood etc. COST: $197 or $350 if you ALSO attend Extraordinary Prosperity Workshop on 20/05/12. Register with Rebecca MacIntosh on 027-373 8958 or 0800 458 854.

WANT TO HAVE EXTRAORDINARY PROSPERITY? It is the presence of UNRESOLVED issues grounded in our childhood conditioning and the conditioning from our society and the environment that cause our money challenges. Resolve these issues, learn speech habits of prosperity, allowing yourself to receive, and much more. COST: $197 or $350 if you ALSO attend Extraordinary Relationships Workshop on 19/05/12. Register with Rebecca MacIntosh on 027-373 8958 or 0800 458 854.

At the upcoming Tauranga Wedding Show you will come face to face with the experts in their field. You will discover everything you need to ensure your wedding or special event is a huge success! For full details: www.baypark.co.nz

-Jazz Collective, a combined group from Tauranga Boys and Tauranga Girls' Colleges will perform at the Gallery. The group were winners at the recent jazz Festival, and have energy and an exciting music line-up to offer. Not to be missed! Entry: $2. Contact Person: Katherine Hoby Contact Telephone: 5790620

Description: Come along for an afternoon of fun and support our students travelling to Korea. We will have International Food, Amusement Activities, Performances, Novelty Rides, Demonstrations and lots of Family entertainment

Are you good at trivia? Do you want a fun corporate team activity, and love a good night out? Mr G Quiz and the Bay of Plenty Times are bringing the inaugural Bay of Plenty of Intelligence Corporate Quiz Challenge to Tauranga, to determine who has the smartest brain in the Bay. Throughout May at the TECT arena teams will compete in a range of different industry sectors, it will be workplace against workplace, battling to make the Grand Final!. For more information go to www.mrgquiz.com,

Direct from Las Vegas the World's #1 Michael Jackson impersonator Kenny Wizz stars as Michael Jackson. This world class show is the ultimate tribute to the King of Pop. Celebrate the music, the magic and all the history! This is the closest you will ever get to seeing the King of Pop in concert...PRICE Adult $65. Child $29.

For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkleys' Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand’s most popular and exciting craft events. 2012 will be Dunkleys’ 30th year of organising New Zealand’s largest and most popular craft shows. To date we have held over 384 shows, and attracted more than 4 million visitors. Craft sales are in excess of $100 million. For further details, phone (03) 348 0572, shows@dunkleys.co.nz or check out www.craftshows.co.nz

In Flagrante, meaning ‘Caught in the Act’, is a modern, sassy and beautiful take on today’s burlesque revival. The creator of this sultry show is MaryJane O’Reilly. Two shows only Friday 25 May & Saturday 26 May, 8:00pm PRICE $59

Four of Ireland's most prominent folk singers are heading to New Zealand. Lumiere, featuring Pauline Scanlon and Éilís Kennedy, is a duo from Dingle, in West Kerry. Galway girl, Nicola Joyce (lead singer of Gráda), returns to NZ for the third time. Noriana Kennedy, the fourth Diva, has a rare gift of being able to touch any listener through understatement and simplicity. PRICE Adult $49, Child $30 (under 16 years), Senior $45, Student $45, Group $45 6+.

'Showtime' will invite memories of the stage and theatre as the music changes tempos and presents delightful surprises. Light and gentle to serious and grand I hope that you enjoy 'Showtime.' Under the baton of Mal Brady, Bay of Plenty Symphonia commences the concert with selections from Les Miserables. PRICE Adult $32, Student/Child $10, Family 2 Adult +3 Children $75, Senior $27, Group 10+ $27, FOB $27, Friend of the Orchestra $25. Two shows Sat 26, 7:30pm & Sun 27 May 2:00pm.

Presented by rhb Chartered Accountants at Mills Reef. Tauranga Musica 2012 Concert Series. The New Zealand Guitar Quartet has come into being with the combined forces of four of NZ's finest guitarists. All members have gained acclaim as soloists on concert stages around the world and in a multitude of international guitar competitions. PRICE: Adult $32, Child $10 under 19years (free if accompanied by a paying ticket holder).

Celebration of 50 years of the Tauranga Stamp Club. Main events are an exhibition of members' stamps , sales from dealers and the club, a celebratory dinner and reunion at Classic Flyers, issue of a CAL and FDC featuring the old Post Office, talk on Tauranga history illustrated with post cards from Lawrence Eagle and publication of Jubilee booklet.

Don't miss the latest offering from one of New Zealand's most successful live, comedy acts. The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepuleai has been touring, playing to packed houses throughout New Zealand, Australia, The Pacific Islands and the U.S. for the last eight years. Funny Chokers is the latest in a string of hits! PRICE A Res: Adult $35, Child $25, Senior $30, Group (10+) $30, B Res Adult $25, Child $15, Senior $20, Group $20.

Judo tournament for national and international players. Free admission. Refreshments available

Over 60 shops in Downtown the Mount will have a stacks of bargains for everyone... you never know what treasurers you will find as they empty out the store rooms, cupboards and even stuff from home! Plenty of food outlets will be baking up a storm too. Don't miss this fab new event in Downtown the Mount!

Stampeding elephants! Raging typhoons! Runaway trains! Unabashedly slapstick! Hold on to your seats for the original amazing race! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to beat the clock! Phileas Fogg has agreed to an outrageous wager that puts his fortune and his life at risk. Adult $27, Child $23 (16 yrs and under), Senior $23, Group 10+ $ 23,Card $24. Wed 6 - 23 June 8:00pm. No performances on Mon & Tues. Two matinees Sun 10 & Sun 17 June 2:00pm.

Geyserland Cat Club will be holding its Annual Cat Show at the Greerton Hall on Sunday, 10 June 2012

The big question is can the Magic continue to build on their magnificent ANZ Championship performances in this new look event with their Silver Ferns: Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk, Leana Du Bruin, Sulu Tone-Fitzpatrick and Casey Williams. Netball is fast paced, exhilarating entertainment for the whole family where something happens every second. Support Magic on their way to the top of the ANZ Championship ladder!! For full details: www.baypark.co.nz

Basil's nightmare continues as Detour Theatre presents three new episodes from the classic UK comedy including Gourmet Night, Waldorf Salad and Basil the Rat. 13 performances to choose from - don't miss out. $25 Adult, $20 Senior, Group 10+ Student

Stage Challenge® is high energy dance, drama and music extravaganza that aims to motivate and inspire students to lead positive pro-active lives, by giving them a 'natural high' without the use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol. This performing arts event is touring NZ from May-June providing students around NZ the opportunity to express their creativity as they are involved in every aspect of the performance. PRICE Public sale 17th May 9am, Adult $33, Child under 12yrs $27.

Bay of Plenty Final Smokefreerockquest aims to motivate young musicians to prove their ability and realise the heights they can reach in their music careers, and to encourage their peers to support 100% original New Zealand music. $20

Kiwifruit Cup Day provides the very best of winter thoroughbred racing at Tauranga! Escape the winter blues by enjoying a fun day out with friends or workmates! Book your spot now at our Mid-Winter Christmas at the Races shared function in the newly renovated Sir Tristram lounge. Mid-Winter Christmas at the Races $85.00 (pp) Package includes: Christmas-themed function room, Glass of mulled wine on arrival, Delicious Christmas-themed lunch and dessert, Three complimentary drinks per person (beer,

The big question is can the Magic continue to build on their magnificent ANZ Championship performances in this new look event with their Silver Ferns: Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk, Leana Du Bruin, Sulu Tone-Fitzpatrick and Casey Williams. Netball is fast paced, exhilarating entertainment for the whole family where something happens every second. Support Magic on their way to the top of the ANZ Championship ladder!! For full details: www.baypark.co.nz

Presented by Publicity Printing, in association with Chamber Music New Zealand. Tauranga Musica 2012 Concert Series. Julia, Kirsten and Kristen have put together a fascinating programme of music that is unique to this evocative collaboration - viola, mezzo and piano. Alto will present pieces by Bridge, Schumann, a NZ Commission, Weill and Brahms. PRICE: Adult $32, Child $10 under 19years (free if accompanied by a paying ticket holder).

Fun Day" tournament for younger players and beginners. Free admission. Refreshments available

Secondary Schools Judo Championships, Free admission. Refreshments available

LES BALLETS ELOELLE are bringing their new production of "Men In Tutu's" - the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet ever back to New Zealand. From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male and female costumes). A RESERVE B RESERVE Adult $84.90 $74.90 Child $57.90 $57.90 Senior 65+ $77.90 $67.90 Group 10+ $77.90 $77.90

LES BALLETS ELOELLE are bringing their new production of "Men In Tutu's" - the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet ever back to New Zealand. From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male and female costumes). A RESERVE B RESERVE Adult $84.90 $74.90 Child $57.90 $57.90 Senior 65+ $77.90 $67.90 Group 10+ $77.90 $77.90

Brilliantly talented singer Elizabeth Marvelly will sing time’s most beautiful songs on her very special tour of Heartland New Zealand. She will be accompanied by some of New Zealand’s best musicians including maestro Carl Doy and violinist Ben Morrison. These outstanding artists will perform show-stoppers from Burt Bacharach and Whitney Houston’s catalogues, as well as from hit musicals including Westside Story and Wicked. $69 per person

Scarlet Women will take you on a journey to the world of wonderfully witty, naughty songs, punctuated by quotes and anecdotes from the ladies of theatre and show business. The songs are a mixture of the familiar. Warning, some content may offend. Adult $27, Child $23 (16 yrs and under), Senior $23, Group 10+ $ 23. Tables $35. Wed 18 - Sat 28 July 8pm. No performances on Mon & Tues. 1 matinee Sun 22 July 2pm.

Tauranga Society of Artists ANNUAL SUPREME EXHIBITION The Annual Supreme Exhibition of original art (not previously exhibited) by emerging and experienced artists will be held at Baycourt, Durham Street, Tauranga, 9am-5.30pm Friday 20 and Saturday 21 July and 9am-4pm Sunday 22 July 2012. There will be a variety of high standard works in a range of topics, styles and prices for all tastes. EFTPOS will be available. Entry - gold coin donation. Visit the exhibition and brighten your day.

This fun family event follows on from the fantastic first event staged in 2011.

Presented by the Auckland Theatre Company. Packed with Roger Hall's trademarks of acute observation and bucket-loads of humour, A Shortcut To Happiness is about discovering the ways of a new country, accepting differences, finding love and dancing your way to happiness. 4 shows at various times

In this entertaining, thought provoking, and informative show Nigel will give you the answers to all this stuff as he takes the audience on a twisty turny ride through the business of getting boys and girls all the way through childhood, adolescence, and beyond, in a complicated world. $25

Since winning Stars in Their Eyes in 2000 with a record 864,838 votes, Gary Mullen has toured the world with his breathtaking One Night of Queen. His uncanny vocal resemblance to the late Freddie Mercury has enthralled hundreds of thousands of people throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand. Price All $77, Friends of Baycourt $72. Credit card fees apply.

Since winning Stars in Their Eyes in 2000 with a record 864,838 votes, Gary Mullen has toured the world with his breathtaking One Night of Queen. His uncanny vocal resemblance to the late Freddie Mercury has enthralled hundreds of thousands of people throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand. Price All $77, Friends of Baycourt $72. Credit card fees apply.

Presented by RadioLive, in association with Chamber Music New Zealand. Tauranga Musica 2012 Concert Series. This talented young group of musicians was formed at the University of Waikato where they were tutored predominantly by the New Zealand Chamber Soloists. All three have had individual successes at major competitions in NZ and in 2009 the Trio won the Pettman/ROSL ARTS International Scholarship. PRICE: Adult $32, Child $10 under 19years (free if accompanied by a paying ticket holder).

The Living Legends Muck-In lives on. Living Legends is a community conservation project that was set up in 2011 to commemorate New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup. Last year we planted 83,000 trees. The target is to plant 170,000 before the end of 2015. We have 45,000 trees to plant this year so we need your help. Hika Reid is the Bay of Plenty legend. http://www.livinglegends.co.nz/regions-events/bay-of-plenty/

The Women's Lifestyle Expo is finally coming back to Tauranga after a few years break to a new venue & with lots of new features. Over 160 exhibitors featuring everything from jewellery and fashion to fitness and beauty products, & much more! Cooking demonstrations Fashion & style workshops New taste of NZ zone New parent & child zone New NZ handcrafts zone New fashion zone Make it a day out with the girls, or use the expo to take some well deserved time out for yourself.

Presented by Mills Reef. Tauranga Musica 2012 Concert Series. John Chen appears courtesy of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. John Chen needs no introduction having played to large audiences for Tauranga Musica on four previous occasions as soloist and in duo with Julia McCarthy. John will play works by Mozart, Enescu, Dorothy Buchanan and Schumann. PRICE: Adult $32, Child $10 under 19years (free if accompanied by a paying ticket holder).

It's darts time again at the Frog and Duck in downtown Peterborough. The girl's team have made the final again and the lads... well, the lads are struggling. The excitement of the competition is overshadowed when a routine medical examination jeopardises the rock-solid marriage of landlord Alan and his wife Kath. Wed 5 - Sat 22 September 8:00pm.No performances on Mon & Tues. 2 Matinees Sun 19 & Sun 16 September.

Presented by TrustPower, in association with Chamber Music New Zealand. Tauranga Musica 2012 Concert Series. Pepe Becker and Helen Webby met while studying at the Koninlijk Conservatorium in The Hague, Holland in 1992. This enchanting programme tells the tales of birth, death and lovers unions. The programme includes works by von Bingen, de Machaut, Purcell, Handel, Spohr, Schumann, Ravel, Faure, Cannon, Farr, Bowater. PRICE: Adult $32, Child $10 under 19yrs (free if accompanied by paying adult)

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society presents Wurlitzer 40th Anniversary Concert. The Wurlitzer Concert celebrates 40 years of the organ playing in Tauranga. The concert organist will be Scott Harrison from Melbourne. Guest artists joining him are Tauranga Jazz Band 'Bay Dixie'. The show will be a lively afternoon celebrating this occasion with plenty of toetapping music. PRICE Adult $30, Child school age and under FREE with paying adult, Senior $25, Group 10+ $25, FOB/TTOS $25.

Tauranga Patchwork and Quilters Group, annual exhibition. Featuring Quilt Exhibition, Merchants, and Raffles.

Presented by Tauranga Musical Theatre. Full of hilarious jokes and sharp satire, "The Producers" is pure fun! Based on Mel Brooks' 1968 film of the same name. Season runs from 21st September - 29th September.

If you're an amateur and got talent to boot enter our Annual Busking Festival. Normally on Labour Weekend, this is now a 1day event, juniors in the morning, Open in the afteroon. Great free family fun and entertainment for spectators as approx 70 performers give their best shot to win $3,000 worth of prizes!

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company will perform during their visit to New Zealand, Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all. This masterpiece ballet is presented in three acts and follows the original storyline with the happy ending which was decreed by Soviet rule in the 1930's during the reign of then Russian Leader Stalin. PRICE, Adult $89, Child $55 0-17 yrs, Senior $84, Group $84 10+, Friend of Baycourt $84, Student with ID $84.

Join this fantastic and colourful extravaganza in pink and support Breat Cancer

A must see play - laughter, tears, fun and songs that will have you dancing in the aisles! Lipstick Dreams is a light-hearted look at the lives of four very different women, each with their own dreams and disappointments. The play is set in the Blue Heaven Ladies Hairdressing Salon in a small country town. Adult $27, Child $23 (16 yrs and under), Senior $23, Group 10+ $ 23. Wed 28 Nov - Sat 15 Dec 8:00pm. No performances on Mon & Tues. Two matinees on Sun 2 Dec & Sun 9 Dec 2:00pm.

This annual Parade and Festival is fast becoming an iconic event in the Mount. With float categories for education, commercial, not-for-profit and clubs, there's a spot for everyone. Great free family fun and entertainment as over 50 floats 'parade' down the Mount Mainstreet! (NB This is now on a Saturday and has an earlier start time)

One Day Competition Blake Park, Mount Maunganui. Northern Knights vs. Canterbury Wizards

One Day Competition 7 December - Blake Park, Mount Maunganui. Northern Knights vs. Auckland Aces

Motorcycle & Hot rod show, Showcasing some of the best local Bikes & Hot rods. Display vehicles & drivers free entry passengers $2. Public Adults $2 kids $1 family of 4 (2) adults (2) kids $5. Public entry from 10:00am. GATES OPEN AT 08:00 FOR DISPLAY VEHICLES NO VEHICLE ENTRY AFTER 10:00AM