Good morning Sunners, and welcome to Saturday – and what a Saturday it's going to be, with plenty of exciting events taking place across the city!

While the sun's currently out and shining, MetService forecasts a few showers today which should clear by evening, so pack a jacket if you plan to head out to the 55th National Jazz Festival being held across the CBD, or the Happy Days car show up at Katikati's Diggelmann Park.

Get jumping and jiving and grooving with the 55th annual National Jazz Festival which has returned to Tauranga this Easter Weekend.

The central city will also explode into life with more than 20 bands and musicians playing across six stages at various locations as part of the Downtown Carnival today, from 12pm-6pm.

This year's carnival sees the inclusion of the Grey Street Precinct, which features Dixieland on the Grey St stage, says festival director Becks Chambers.

'We've got some different things happening in Grey St, which will be fun and add a new vibe to the festival, while on-stage will be Tauranga favourites like Bay Dixie who've played the festival for years and years, Ben Wilcock's solo boogie, plus fantastic Melbourne band Shirazz.”

Things will also kick up another notch with the Hurricane Party, which has now been relocated to Totara Street at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, featuring Swamp Thing and Brilleaux on tonight, from 6.30pm.

And if you haven't done so already, check out this week's Life+Style pull out in The Weekend Sun for a profile on legendary multi-instrumentalist Robbie Lavën, who's performing with Bay Dixie, Kokomo and the Bay City Ramblers during the National Jazz Festival's Downtown Carnival today and tomorrow.

The 55th National Jazz Festival takes place at various locations in Tauranga from April 13-17. For more information, visit: www.jazz.org.nz

The annual Happy Days car show is on at Katikati's Diggelmann Park today. Supplied Photo.

Whatever your vehicular fancy may be, it's guaranteed to be parked up at Katikati's Diggelmann Park for the Happy Days car show, which opens to the public at 9.30am

Organiser Allan Smith says last year the event attracted 97 cars and crowds of people – this year he expects the same.

Trophies will be awarded to the Best Ford, Best Chev, Best Mopar, Best Australian car and Best British car, Best Hotrod, Best Pickup Truck, People's Choice and a Best Other award for 'anything strange that might turn up.”

This year organsiers have introduced a Best Dressed competition for lady show-goers, so they can dress up in rock ‘n' roll theme – like they do at many other car shows around.

Along with awesome cars, there'll be heaps of food and drink available, entertainment for young ones, and live music throughout the show.

And even better - all gate proceeds will be gifted to two local charities or community groups.

The Happy Days car show is on at Diggelmann Park, Main Road, Katikati, today from 8.30am for cars entering the show, and 9.30am onwards for the public. Entry for cars and people is a gold coin donation.

To discover more awesome events check out SunLive's full What's On listing below:

WHAT'S ON - SATURDAY APRIL 15

30th Annual Book Sale

Tauranga Rotary Club held April 15, 16 & 17 at Seeka Coolstore, Totara St, Mount. Parking is available from Kereiti St via Waimarie St from Hewletts Rd. Ross 544 0817

Alchemy

National Jazz Festival at Addison Theatre, Baycourt 7pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

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

Baypark Family Speedway

Easter – South Pacific 6 Shooter Champs – Demo Derby - FMX www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

Car Boot Sale

Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7.30am - 12pm. Cost $5 per site. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040

Car Boot Sale

And Car Wash, every third Sat at Evans Rd Church. Set up 7am, starts 8am. $5 a site. Arthur 021 163 7691

Caravan & Motorhome Owners

Interested in joining like minded people & attend weekend rallies? Neal 576 9031

Come Dancing Te Puke

Te Puke Scottish Society Easter dance, Te Puke War Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Live band, great company & supper. Door charge $7. Valerie 573 7093

Friendship Force International

Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org

LOL Laughter Wellness

Have a laugh in the winter timeslot at Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

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

Papamoa Healing Centre

Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd. May 6 – Mini Expo Healers Night. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Entry $15 inc free raffle & supper. 022 0670 467

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui

Sat & Sun - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606

Sabbath Service

Every Sat 10.30am Bible discussion adults & children. 11.45am share blessings/singing/sermon Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. 576 0435 or 021 0778 214

ScandinaviaNZ

April 22, shared luncheon at Evans Community Church, Evans Rd, Papamoa 11.30am. Bring a plate of finger food to share. Coffee/tea provided. $4pp. Barbara 542 1185 email: gebara@clear.net.nz

Speedway Easter Demo Derby

North Island Super Saloon Championship 6.30-10pm. A must see event. ASB Baypark for thrilling actioned packed motor racing. Tickets: Adults $25, children $10.

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control

Car Club race day, Mount Sports Centre, track set up from 8am, practice starting asap. Come & have a look. www.tirccc.co.nz or Facebook page.

Tauranga Races Easter Raceday

Tauranga Racecourse 10.30am – 4.30pm with top class racing & free children's entertainment. Free admission. Members day pass $10.

Te Puke Forest & Bird Walk

Lake Tarawera, Kawerau end, great walk. Kylie 573 5347

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

Virtually on Track

Goosechase challenge. Keep the kids entertained these holidays. Amazing Race-style challenge at McLaren Falls Park. Download the goosechase app on your smartphone, sign up & search ‘Sport BOP McLaren Falls Magic'. More info at www.sportbop.co.nz/getactive/virtually-on-track/