On the menu today

Here are today’s treats for Wellington’s youngest food, drink and entertainment festival – Eat, Drink, Play – which runs until May 29. For more information on times, prices, tickets and special dishes and drinks offers, see eatdrinkplay.co.nz

Cruising with Coene’s – The Captain’s Dinner: Coene’s Bar & Eatery, six course food and drink match, 6pm – 9pm, $120

Bruce & Baz Hogan – Rock’n’Bingo: Dakota bar, 8pm – 10pm, entrance free

Festival Beer & BBQ: Heyday Beer Co, 7pm – 9pm, $50

ABBA + Pub Sing: Honey Badger, 7pm – 8.30pm, sold out

Party in the front, business in the back: The Wellington Mingus Ensemble at Rogue & Vagabond, 9pm, $15, or The Lex French Quartet at Bedlam and Squalor, 7pm, $15