We’ve writ­ten before about the fire at the Maranui Surf Cafe, and how bloody sad that was, but it’s kind of bloody lovely to see the way that this city can be all small-town-like and good-hearted, with yet more events planned to raise money for the cause.

Ship­wrecked! Maranui Staff Bene­fit Con­cert Party is hap­pen­ing this Sat­urday Septem­ber 5 at the Tug Boat, and $20 will get you in to see the Eggs, Lone­some Cow­boy and oth­er bands, as well as chances to win prizes from Madame Fancy Pants, Real Surf and Joug Design

And if that’s not quite enough party­ing for you, there’s also the after­party at SFBH where koha on the door will get you a free shot.