Leigh News & Events

Apr
1
Sun
WHITE CHAPEL JAK @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm

Sunday 1 April | 5:30pm | $20*

WHITE CHAPEL JAK

A Sunday sing-a-long of an epic variety with our fave covers band

Doors open at 430pm – onstage at 530pm

whitechapeljak.com

*$20 pre-sales | $25 on the door

Apr
6
Fri
SKYSCRAPER STAN + OSKAR HERBIG @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 6 @ 9:30 pm

Friday 6 April | 9:30pm | $15*

SKYSCRAPER STAN + OSKAR HERBIG

Celebrating the release of Flag of Progress – the first single off their sophomore album.

https://www.facebook.com/skyscraperstan/

*$15 pre-sales | more on the door

Apr
7
Sat
THE HORRIBLES with BAD NEIGHBOURS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 7 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 7 April | 930pm | $10*

THE HORRIBLES
with BAD NEIGHBOURS

A night of non poodle rock n’ roll! and maybe a 50th birthday bash

https://www.facebook.com/The-Horribles-98414125818/

https://www.facebook.com/badneighboursbandnz/

* DOOR SALES ONLY

Apr
8
Sun
JUBILATION @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 8 @ 5:30 pm

Sunday 8 April | 5pm | $20*

JUBILATION

A 33 strong vocal super group singing soul, blues and country inspired gospel

http://jubilation.co.nz/

DOOR SALES ONLY be sure to book a table as they fill up fast!

*$15 unwaged | $20 waged | under 16’s free

Apr
14
Sat
THOSE LETHALS The MILTONES @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 14 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 14 April | 9:30pm | $10*

THOSE LETHALS
The MILTONES

Rock n’ Roll, folk SASS!

https://www.facebook.com/ThoseLethals/

https://www.themiltones.com/

*$10 pre-sales  available from the 26/3 | $15 on the door

May
5
Sat
HOOP and KNOWN ASSOCIATES @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 5 @ 9:30 pm

Blues, rock and a healthy dose of alt-country

*$18 pre-sales | $20 on the door

May
6
Sun
BEN CATLEY @ Leigh sawmill cafe
May 6 @ 5:00 pm

Lively guitar playing, grooving footstomping and a huge, sweaty stage presence that will be sure to have you on your feet and grinning.

http://facebook.com/bencatleymusic/videos/749837108559333

*$10 on the door

May
13
Sun
Mother’s Day Piano Loveliness @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Visiting pianist Amy Cottingham playing some beautiful tunes to accompany your Mother’s Day dinner for an hour or so. $koha much appreciated.

May
17
Thu
QUIZ with PETRUS @ leigh sawmill cafe
May 17 @ 8:00 pm

The annual quiz series is back
Prizes on the night + 1/2 each nights prize pool is accumulated and gets donated to a local community group, of the series winners choice
max 6 per team $5pp

May
19
Sat
WALA and TAMANI @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 19 @ 9:30 pm

Come and shake your booty to some High-energy West African inspired music and dance, featuring Wala Drum and Dance esemble.

www.facebook.com/WalaIsLife/

*$20 on the door

May
20
Sun
ERIN COLE-BAKER & band @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 20 @ 5:00 pm

With support from Andy James – come and enjoy a bit of indie/folk sunshine

www.erincolebaker.com

*$20 at eventfinda or on the door

May
27
Sun
TERRY HICKS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Great songs from the American Songbook
With a touch of jazz to wine and dine by

Jun
3
Sun
A night of FLEETWOOD MAC @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Jun 3 @ 9:00 pm

Celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac with pro 5 piece band The Fleetwoods. Playing 2 big sets with tunes from Peter Green era right up to 80s Stevie Nicks.
Not to be missed!
*PRE-SALES SOLD OUT!
Limited door sales $25 from 8pm on the night

Jun
10
Sun
TERRY HICKS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Jun 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Great songs from the American Songbook
With a touch of jazz to wine and dine by

Jun
16
Sat
PAUL UBANA JONES
Jun 16 @ 8:00 pm

Experience another side of Paul Ubana Jones where he explores his early influences and how they shaped his unique style.
NZ blues at its finest

Jun
17
Sun
HOPETOUN BROWN ALLSTARS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm

Dont Let Them Lock You Up

HOPETOUN BROWN are joined by their super-stellar special guest Finn Scholes and also welcome Sophie Burbery, Al Deverick, Steve Abel and the outstanding percussion of Isaac Chadderton of Weird Together and Lord Echo fame.

Jun
21
Thu
QUIZ with PETRUS @ leigh sawmill cafe
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm

The annual quiz series is back
Prizes on the night + 1/2 each nights prize pool is accumulated and gets donated to a local community group, of the series winners choice
max 6 per team $5pp

Jun
29
Fri
MIKE LINDSAY MAGICIAN! @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm

Come and witness one of New Zealand’s youngest professional magicians Mike Lindsay with his jam-packed 60min comedy magic spectacular!
Featuring live animals, plenty of audience participation and amazing magic suited for all ages!

ADULTS $10 KIDS $5

Jun
30
Sat
A WINTER SHINDIG @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Jun 30 @ 7:30 pm

Brought to you by Ed and Rapley, and the letter C
Come talk shit, dance away your winter blues and get dressed up
*prizes for most creative costumes

Jul
1
Sun
FRANCIS / LEE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Jul 1 @ 5:30 pm

Formed in 2016, Francis-Lee Duo consists of University of Auckland School of Music graduates, violinist Charlotte Francis and pianist Gemma Lee.
Both have gained individual successes in chamber music throughout New Zealand and overseas, and are quickly gaining recognition locally as an exciting upcoming chamber ensemble.
Programme:
Mozart Violin Sonata No. 35 in A major, K. 526 (1787) 23′
Selection of salon music composed/arranged by Kreisler 20′
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (1915) 9′

$20 on the door – please ring the cafe to book a tabl

Light Up Leigh

  • Scavenger Hunt & Face Painting (see events)
  • Night market at beautiful Leigh Central, so you can shop with stunning views of the ocean. Market from 4pm until 8pm.
  • Light Up Competition (see below)
  • Places to eat;
    – Leigh Bar: Light Up Leigh Special – Homemade soup, mulled wine and much more
    – Leigh Eats 
    – Amaranto Pasta and Cucina Food truck

For more information please email Michelle on 1805michelle@gmail.com

Leigh Midwinter Swim

at Matheson Bay

Sunday 23rd June 2019 – meet at 10:15am to take the plunge.

Leigh Midwinter Swim