Luncheon
Starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Luncheon is about the five women nominated for the 1958 Academy Award for best supporting actress who celebrate their nominations by meeting for a soiree before the big event. The claws come out in this action-packed gathering, filled with conflict, drama and laughter.
Luncheon at The Basement until 31 May.
Dance of the Seven Veils
This free exhibition brings together recent photographs and video works by Shigeyuki Kihara, centred on the figure of 'Salome' - a fictitious character inspired by NZ photographer Thomas Andrew's Samoan Halfcaste (1886).
Catch Dance of the Seven Veils at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson from 23 May to 22 June, and check out the Kihara-inspired free Kids Art Workshop on Saturday 31 May.
D'Arranged Marriage
Featuring eight characters performed by one versatile actor, Bollywood-style dance routines, and an irreverent look at love, sex and Indian culture, D'Arranged Marriage is on at Uxbridge Creative Centre in Howick this Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm.
Blues vs Sharks
The Blues take on the Sharks at the QBE stadium in Albany tonight.
Ticekts available from here.
Documentary Edge Festival 2014
t's the first weekend for this feast of factual films from near and far. The festival runs until June 2 at Q Auckland, 305 Queen St. For more info documentaryedge.org.nz
Gary Numan at The Studio
Gary Numan has influenced everyone from Trent Reznor to Prince and The Prodigy to Afrika Bambaataa, Basement Jaxx and Kayne West.
Numan's May tour will feature highlights from Splinter as well as a rich selection of material from his extensive back catalogue.
Recent anthems include The Fall and A Prayer For The Unborn and the classics, Down In The Park, Metal, Are Friends Electric and Cars.
Tickets from here.