SOUTH LIBRARY

Natural Magic Pirate BandTunes to get you clapping, stamping, singing along and wobbling yer knees! Saturday 13 May 2pm–3pm

Ukelele Workshop With Kelly Horgan and Kelly Davies.Saturday 6 May 1.30pm–2.30pm

Shirley Boys High Polyfest Group Friday 12 May 1.30pm–2pm

Marian College Group Sunday 14 May 2pm–3pm

Christchurch School of Music Chamber GroupClassical Chamber Music ensemble playing classical gems.Friday 12 May 3.30pm–4.30pm

EgoValve/Pickle Darling EgoValve play unique garage rock and roll music. This generation earthquake band play a lush mix of styles, forming their own unique sound. This special library set will be stripped down and acoustic.Pickle Darling is the bedroom-pop project of Lukas Mayo featuring Isaac Bennet, Marcus Burton and Nico Morrison West. Playing selections from their EP “Spring Onion Pancakes”, their music is seasoned with movie samples, melodica, ukulele, glockenspiel, drum machines and guitar.Sunday 14 May 3pm–3.50pm

SHIRLEY LIBRARY

TE HĀPUA HALSWELL CENTRE

Ngā Manu Tīoriori Wednesday 17 May 10am–10.30am

Guitar ŌtautahiClassical guitars playing classic music from Bach to Beatles.Saturday 20 May 2pm–3pm

Launchpad Music app with iPads Wednesday 24 May 3.30pm–5pm

The Windjammers Clarinet ensemble playing classical and fun music.Saturday 6 May 1pm–2pm

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Beginners Ukulele WorkshopWith the Natural Magic Pirate Band. Bring your own Ukulele and learn some basic cords. Suitable for the whole family.Saturday 27 May 2pm–3pm

Secret Lives of UkulelesSunday 14 May 1pm–2pm

Out of the BlueMonday 22 May 6.15pm–7pm

Takumi Japanese DrummersJapanese taiko group TAKUMI is a Christchurch formed entertainment performance group hoping to spread Japanese culture through heart pounding beats and stunning visual performance.Saturday 20 May 1pm–1.30pm

PAPANUI LIBRARYChristchurch School of Music Musical Storytime Thursday 4 May 11am–11.30am

Nor’west Brass Saturday 13 May 2pm–3pm

Bishopdale School Kapa HakaMonday 15 May 12noon–12.30pm

Papanui High School Choir and Chamber Music Tuesday 16 May 12.30pm–1pm

UPPER RICCARTON LIBRARY

Christchurch Music Academy A showcase of young and talented musicians and singers from the Christchurch Music Academy. Featuring primary age and teenage ensemble performances.Friday 19 May 6pm–8pm

Ukulele Lunchtime Jam SessionsCome and jam with the Riccarton High School Ukelele Orchestra. All you need is your ukulele – music provided.24 May and 31 May 1pm–1.40pm

Riccarton Players SingersPerforming a 30 minute music hall style performance also known as A.R.P.O.V (A Riccartonian Palace of Varieties)Sunday 28 May 2pm–2.30pm

PARKLANDS LIBRARY

Aranui Acoustic SessionsCome along and enjoy an hour of chilled live acoustic music.Each Friday afternoon during May, 4pm–5pm

ADAM MCGRATH – UNPLUGGED

Solo Acoustic Sessions:New Brighton Library

Saturday 27 May2pm–3pm

South LibrarySunday 28 May

2pm–3pm

Te Hāpua Halswell CentreFriday 26 May

3.30pm–4.30pm

With support acts:Ngā Manu Tīoriori (TheSongbirds)

CCC Waiata groupand

Stacked and Trolleyed – An eclectic bunch of musical librarians who

occasionally agree on a few songs.

Central Library PeterboroughSaturday 20 MayDoors Open 7pm

Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed wherever he lands. He travels the state highways and byways of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and parts beyond, slinging songs and offering up low rent barroom philosophy with his band of misfits and chancers, The Eastern. He hopes for the best, prepares for the worst and believes in the poetry of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and the fury of word on the page. He lives alone, cooks infrequently and is scared of flags that blow to the right. He is happiest in front of a jukebox as the call for last drinks is given, because jukeboxes are getting harder to find, and the last drinks call means the lock in is ever closer. His songs have gathered a clutch of good reviews in NZ and overseas, he’s been nominated for a couple of serious music awards (including the Apra Silver Scroll), Graham Reid from the NZ herald called him ‘NZ’s toughest minded songwriter’ and Barry Saunders from The Warratahs simply described him as “The Truth”.

ARANUI LIBRARY

CENTRAL LIBRARY PETERBOROUGH

LINWOOD LIBRARY

FENDALTON LIBRARYClassical Guitar EnsemblePlaying a mixture of classical and popular numbers.Saturday 6 May 2.30pm–3.15pm

NEW BRIGHTON LIBRARY

Linwood College Showcase ConcertThursday 25 May 5pm–6pm

Addington SingersSaturday 6 May 2pm–3pm

The Windjammers and WindpowerEnsembles of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.Saturday 13 May 1.15pm–2.15pm

Christchurch School of Music Musical Storytime Wednesday 17 May 10.30am–11am

Chch School of Music Chamber GroupClassical ensemble.Friday 19 May 3.30pm–4.30pm

Accordion OrchestraSaturday 20 May 1pm–2pm

Tessa White and Jonathon Le CocqCeltic music on violin and guitar.Saturday 20 May 2.30pm–3.30pm

Students of Helen WebbyClassical harp music.Saturday 27 May 2pm–3pm

Christchurch School of Music Musical StorytimeThursday 11 May 11am–11.30am

Storytime with the Natural Magic PiratesTuesday 2 May 10.30am

Michael GodfreyA collection of jazz standards and original instrumental compositions on the classical guitar.Saturday 6 May 2pm–3pm

Ryan BellAcoustic guitar with vocals, playing a selection of covers that will appeal to a wide audience.Sunday 7 May 2pm–3pm

Sing Star for TeensSaturday 13 May 2pm–3pm

Musical Faerie StorytimeCome along to New Brighton Library for a Faerie good time! Join Lily Peas Blossom and Rosemary Frogthistle for songs, stories and fun!Wednesday 17 May 3.45pm–4.30pm

Lana and Phil DoubletProud supporters of NZ original music, this husband and wife singer/songwriter team encompass elements of country, folk and blues into their storytelling tunes.Saturday 20 May2pm–3pm

Guitar ŌtautahiClassical guitars playing classic music from Bach to Beatles.Sunday 28 May 2pm–3pm