A Whakatane local artist Jordan-Davey-Emms will be doing an informative artist talk about her current exhibition Ground Hum today.

Jordan will discuss her art-practice through discussion and material play on the green area outside Te Koputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatane Library and Exhibition Centre.

Guests will meet inside the Whakatane Community Board Gallery at 10:30am before venturing outside for a shared picnic and chat with the artist.

Jordan's installation has about 30 individual parts to it and demands audience interaction.

Her work is described as unusual and challenging as it will allow the audience to question the meaning of place and lineage.

Jordan was recently selected as the overall winner among the top Masters and Honours students from all four art schools in Auckland, receiving the prestigious 2017 Glaister Ennor Graduate Art Award at Auckland's Sanderson Gallery.

Her solo exhibition is now open to the public and will run until September 10.

To see what else is happening in and around Tauranga today, check out SunLive's what's on listings below:

Saturday 29 July

Bay Network Singles Social Club 55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq's etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988

Come Dancing Tonight Come join us tonight for Sequence & Old time Dancing. Great music, supper. Entry $7.00 All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Society. Greerton Hall 7-30 to 10-30pm Ph Nola 576 5076

Computer Lessons Learn in your own time, at your own pace. Tauranga Library has a free course online to meet your needs. Visit one of our libraries to register.

Death Cafe Coffee, cake and group led conversation on dying, death & living in a warm friendly space. Sat 5 Aug Grindz Cafe 1pm-3pm e:[email protected] Carole 0220 689 183 www.deathcafe.com

Discover Your Life's True Purpose Create an action plan that works for you. 29 July, 5,12 Aug from 2 to 5pm. Arataki Community Centre Zambuck Way, Bayfair. Info: www.eventspronto.co.nz/meaningfullife

Friendship Force International Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: [email protected] www.thefriendshipforce.org

Garage Sale & Auction Lions Club of Katikati annual Steptoes garage sale/auction at Katikati War Memorial Hall 8am. Furniture, whiteware, books and bric a brac Auction at 10:30am. EFTPOS available. No Cheques

Ian's Tai Chi Class Saturday mornings at QE Park. Cancelled for the month of June.

Leisure Marching Fun, fitness & friendship. Teams made up of adult members practice this non-competitive activity on various days & times throughout the week. Frances 544 1318 or 021 297 3407

LOL Laughter Wellness Come & laugh away your winter blues. Arataki Community Centre 11-11.45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 email [email protected]

Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Tga Intro to Meditation classes, 1st & 3rd Sats of every month, 10-10.50am. General classes every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sat of the month, 11am-12.15pm. $5 suggested koha. Blind Foundation, 160 17th Ave, Tga

Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meetings Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women's Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall, Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. 0800 NA TODAY

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui Sat 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Arnold 544 5598

Taoist Tai Chi New Beginner classes starting 5th August Saturday 8.30am. 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come and have a go, contact Dianne 0211466890 or 578-9116

Tauranga Meditation Group Intro to meditation classes 1st Tues of month 7-8.30pm. General classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month. $5 koha. Blind Foundation, 160 17th Ave, Tauranga. (Vehicular access opposite Historic Village)

Tauranga Photographic Society Award winning audio-visuals NZ and overseas. Arts and Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St. 5 Aug at 7.30pm Entry $2 Information taurangaphoto.org.nz/tga-av-salon/presentation-evening

The Original Greerton Hall Market 8am-12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Stalls inside/outside. Tea, coffee, snacks available. New stallholders welcome. To book a site Tricia/Gary 07 5431487, 027 908 2952, [email protected], www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

The Sociables A group for the 30's/40's and 50's age group that meet once a week to participate in activities, events and dine out. 0220 120 376

Social Dance Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd, 7.30 pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Everyone welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 5442337 or 027 3221786. Door Sales

Sunshine Dance Group Come and enjoy an evening of Sequence Dancing & Socialising. Tea Dance Sat 29 July, Baptist Church Hall cnr Cameron & 13th Ave, 5-9pm. $5pp, tea 6.45pm, BYO food/drink.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meets Saturday 29th at the Tauranga Arts & Craft Centre Elizabeth Street West at 1 pm. New Members Welcome.If you like growing Fuchsias come and join us at our workshops

Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

YOGA with Nic in Bethlehem Evening Classes: Mon & Thurs 7-8:10pm Morning classes: Wed & Fri 9:15-10:25am Afternoon class: Tues 11:5-2:25pm. Calm your mind while you stretch your body. First class free. Nic 021 124 2598 Facebook.com/nicssweetyoga