February 2010
Gypsy Fever Summer Tour - Milford Sound
Date: 1 Feb 2010
Venue: Blue Duck Cafe and Bar
Event Type: Art & Culture
Monkey Records presents The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band and DJ Balkanetic, live at The Blue Duck Cafe in Milford Sound as a part of their Gypsy Fever Summer Tour. 
Following a successful European summer based in Berlin, The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band and DJ Balkanetic are back for another one of their legendary ‘Gypsy Fever' summer tours bringing the infectious, irresistibly danceable sounds of Eastern Europe to venues throughout New Zealand.
Hailing from the slums and ghettos of Auckland (the Prague of the South), The Benka Boradovsky Bordello Band bring their unique brand of highly theatrical East-European Debauchery to those in need, wherever they may be.
Following the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Polkapocalypse and a summer in Europe, the band is ready to bring the Gypsy Fever once again to the good people of New Zealand.
Expect spontaneous combustion in the audience, clothes thrown off in frivolous rampage, macabre stories, legs turning into snakes, much musical and physical inebriation, and dancing, dancing, dancing… when Gypsy, Balkan, Cabaret and Swing combine, you are powerless to resist!
DJ Balkanetic has been entertaining audiences at festivals, parties and gigs around New Zealand for the last few years with a highly infectious, uplifting blend of Balkan beats, Klezmer, Romani/Gypsy music and organic global grooves.
Tickets are available from the venue.
Kiwiburn
Date: 1 Feb 2010
Venue: Whakamaru Domain
City: Mangakino
Event Type: Art & Culture
Kiwiburn is New Zealand's annual regional Burning Man event held at the Whakamaru Domain in Managakino.
2010 theme: The Four Elements
EARTH - AIR – FIRE - WATER
These four elements form the building blocks of Planet Earth and the Human Race. Kiwiburn invites you to the celebration and expression of what they mean to us.
Kiwiburn is built on the ten guiding principles of Burning Man, held annually in Nevada, USA. A 3-day event - everybody contributes, everybody pays.
As there are no paid performers at the event, there are no spectators and what is shared are the passions and dreams of those who gift them. You do not "attend" Kiwiburn, you are a part of it. No money is exchanged for anything at the event.
Tauranga Airshow
Date: 5 - 6 Feb 2010
Venue: Tauranga Airport
City: Tauranga
Event Type: Sports
On Waitangi weekend, 6th and 7th February 2010, Tauranga will be the place to be when the inaugural Tauranga City Air Show fills the skies over the city's airport, providing a dynamic event for both Bay of Plenty citizens and visitors alike. 
At the airport will be the best display aircraft available in New Zealand, with a full on spectacle from classic piston engine and jet fighters, supported by a wide range of other aircraft, including helicopters and both military and civilian aerobatic teams. The conference of the Sport Aircraft Association of NZ will add to the experience with more than 100 aircraft from their New Zealand wide membership attending that same weekend.
The full air show will be on the Sunday following practice on the Saturday, while full family fun programs run on both days. Expect balloon rides, live music from ‘pop to brass', skydivers, gliders, a great range of food and refreshments, a host of trade and topical interest exhibits right through to heavy military iron and battle re-enactments. Ticket pricing, particularly when purchased on the net, reflects the family theme noting that every ticket is valid for attendance on both days.
2010 Eketahuna/Masterton Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Date: 13 - 14 Feb 2010
Venue: Eketahuna & Masterton Golf Courses
Event Type: Sports
This is a major Wairarapa sporting fixture attended by 45 top professional and 110 amateur players from throughout New Zealand and is played over two days. The first day in Eketahuna, the second in Masterton.
New Balance Great Lake Relay
Date: 19 - 20 Feb 2010
Venue: Great Lake Centre
Event Type: Sports
The 15th annual New Balance Great Lake Relay around the largest lake in Australasia – the beautiful Lake Taupo.
Renown as the ultimate team building event held on one of the most scenic courses in the world, the Great Lake Relay sees teams of 10 to 18 members running or walking to complete the 18 legs around the 155km course. The legs range in distance from 5.2km to 14.4km. An exciting new addition for the event in 2010 is the Nature Valley Length of the Lake Relay catering for teams of 5 to 8 members who can run or walk 8 legs from Pukawa at the southern end of the lake back to Taupo – a total distance of 67.5km.
Grab a group of friends, family or workmates together and enjoy a fun filled and exhilarating weekend together – you won't be disappointed!
Kia Motors Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival
Date: 20 - 21 Feb 2010
Venue: Windsor Reserve
City: Auckland
Event Type: Art & Culture
The Rotary Club of Devonport and Kia Motors are proud to present the annual Food & Wine Festival at the Windsor Reserve in Devonport, Auckland.
Now in its 21st consecutive year, the festivals charity of choice, the Rotary Club of Devonport Charitable Trust, will again benefit from funds raised.
In 2010 festival goers will be entertained by another great mix of music featuring Nathan King, Gareth Thomas (ex Goodshirt), Dave McArtney & the Pink Flamingos, An Emerald City, Abbey Road and for the first time two of New Zealand's top entertainers, Ewen Gilmour and Sam Hunt.
Another introduction to the 2010 festival will be the availability of Monteiths Beer for the less discerning drinker.
Tickets are limited on both days so purchase yours early so you do not miss out!
Top Gear Live 2010 World Tour
Date: 18 - 21 Feb 2010
Venue: ASB Showgrounds
City: Auckland
Event Type: Sports
Following the 2009 sell out World Tour, Top Gear Live is back featuring a spectacular new show, 18 - 21 February 2010 at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland.
Since successfully circumnavigating the globe in true rock ‘n' roll style (and without getting lost once) the Top Gear Live crew have been hard at it knocking about new ideas, welding things together they don't understand and nodding to each other a lot.
The result? A completely new show featuring the world's fastest cars pushed to their mechanical limits, acrobats laying their lives on the line and some middle aged men falling over…. and catching fire a bit.
The 2010 show is presented by Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Greg Murphy, and The Stig; and features stunt car drivers Paul Swift, Terry Grant and host of other talented and crazy motorheads.
“We've turned your favourite motoring television show into the most spectacular motoring theatre show in the universe. We'll be taking all the best bits of Top Gear, and ambitiously attempting them live in our action arena. I'm sure it will work out well!” – Jeremy Clarkson
Expect an edge-of-your-seat experience with flaming rally cars, extreme underground street racers, cars which change colour, amazing stunts like the World's first indoor loop the loop, the ever popular Cool Wall, pyrotechnics, and enough humour and crazy car antics to warrant a sellout show.
Nelson Opera in the Park
Date: 13 Feb 2010
Venue: Tahunanui Field
City: Nelson
New Zealand's top opera stars and best loved singers provide a night of fabulous music in a picnic atmosphere with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Line up includes Simon O'Neill, Whirimako Black and Anna Leese. Nelson Opera in the Park is free but you'll need a ticket to enter the secure area.
Pick up at council offices, libraries, Everyman Records and BioPaints.
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