A severe weather watch for heavy rain remains in place for the Bay of Plenty today.

The MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with a few showers. Light winds, then easterlies from evening.

Tomorrow is the one to look out for, with predictions of rain turning to heavy falls.

Despite the weather, there are still some events on that people can attend today.

See below to see what is happening in and around Tauranga today.

Accordion Music Group
17th July Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm, $4.00, every 3rd Sunday of the month, players and visitors all welcome. Come Join us. Joy 027 285 3093

BOP Orchid Society Auction
Masonic Lodge Hall, 18 Oxford Street, Te Puke. 12noon. Fun auction, orchid plants etc. No entry fee. Afternoon tea to follow. Ph 573 9710

BOP Symphonia
Out of the Shadows concert. 2.30 pm start. Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Road, Tauranga. Adults/Seniors - $15. Children free. Tickets at eventfinder and i-sites.

Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic
Free goalkeeping coaching at Waipuna Park. Sundays 9-11am. Please bring own gloves and water to drink. Junior to youth keepers welcome

Falun Dafa Exercises
Apply ancient wisdom in 2022 with Falun Dafa. Outdoor exercises - welcome, it's free. Call Judy 021 042 5398 https://en.falundafa.org/contacts/country/new-zealand.html

Flag Gridiron Practice
Arataki Park. Sunday 2.30-4.30pm. Come down and give Flag Gridiron a try. It's one of the fastest growing sports in NZ. All welcome.

Kayak paddle sport training
Sea Kayakers Inspired to Stretch their Limits. Paddle and rescue training for kayakers and kayak fishermen. Pilot Bay 830am all welcome phone Aidan 0275665981

Maori History Walks
Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and booking herewww.traveled.co.nz/upcoming-experiences or txt 022 049 4465

Miniatures Club Tauranga
"Making it Small" Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [Feb-Nov] 10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St Tauranga. Contact Jan 07 542 0998

Omanu Petanque
Find out more about recreational or competitive petanque. Weds & Sun 1pm at Bayfair Reserve on Russley Dr. New players and visitors welcome. Chris 022 639 3489

Papamoa Country Music Club
4th Sunday of the month. Good band. Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. 1-4.30pm. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Puffs 16th Ave Theatre
This classic story, from a certain school of magic, reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be . Puppets, magic and much more. Book @ iTicket [July 8th-23rd]

Quakers Tauranga
All welcome to join. Mostly silent meeting for worship and reflection followed by sharing and discussion. 10am cnr Elizabeth and Cameron Rd. Ph 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3.30pm at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive, Papamoa. Sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

St Enochs Presbyterian Church
9.30am at 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga. Everyone welcome. God honouring, Christ following, Holy Spirit led. Ph 578 3040