Fashion and art students will be putting the creations out in the public as part of the Global Connexions Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Fashion and Art Competition.

The competition is now in its 11th year and was originally conceived by local textile technology teachers to give students a real situation for their designs.

Fashion and art creations will be the highlight of tonight's show at Baycourt. File photo.

'Over the years the standard of workmanship and originality has gone from strength to strength and students have achieved amazing results,” say organisers.

'Some of whom have pursued their passion at fashion school and are now working in the industry.”

This year the show will be held on at Baycourt, Tauranga, from 6.30pm to 10pm.

Tickets will be sold at Baycourt.

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

Saturday 2 August

60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Barbara 542 1185

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Cabaret Night of Glitz & Glamour

Hosted by the outrageous Diva Miss Ribena & the sisters of the moonlight lounge. Presented by Botanical Rd Kindergarten Aug 23. (Limited) tickets $60pp & include dinner. Vicky/Ange 578 4481

Come Dance the Night Away

Note: change of venue - Baptist Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 7-10.30pm. Sequence & old time dancing. Great music & supper. Entry $6. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Fundraiser Movie Night

Aug 9, Tauranga NZ China Friendship Soc present film screening of ‘Hero' at Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave 6.30pm. Tickets $20, door sales available, drinks/nibbles provided. Info on facebook page NZCFS - Tauranga Branch or Anita 027 362 2254

Katikati Tramping Club

Maori Land & Jubilee Batteries, Waitekauri. Easy, 8.30am start. Tom 549 2860

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP

Free Biennial seminar at Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 10.30am - 12.30pm. Morning tea provided. Speaker: Dr Ros Vallings, NZ's medical expert & author on ME/CFS speaking about latest international research findings.

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438

Mindful Awareness Event

At Cotswold Cottage, 46 Maramarahi Rd, Totara, Thames 12.30-4pm. Even if our lives are already fulfilling, there is ‘always more' inspiration, empowerment, break-through & transformation. Email: btlgu@hotmail.com ph 022 452 9742

Social Dance

At Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786. Just come on the night.

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

The Little Big Markets

Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. Art & photography, vintage & collectables, fashion wear, food & more.

The Sociables

30's/40' age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Men, we need you too! Don't be shy, join today. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Welcome Bay Markets

First Sat of month at Welcome Bay Hall car park 9am - 12pm. Stalls $5. 544 9774/info.wbcc@xtra.co.nz

Western BOP Camellia Show

Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St. Plants for sale. Entry fee adults $3, under 16 yrs free.