New Zealand International Film Festival
The best thing about winter kicks off this Thursday with another incredible line-up of films. Don't miss seeing something on the opening weekend which includes director Steve Loveridge's documentary Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. about Sri Lankan musician M.I.A.
When: Thursday July 19 - Sunday August 12 Where: Various cinemas Visit: Nziff.co.nz
Matariki Secret Cinema
A secret pop-up cinema has made its way to Viaduct Harbour and will screen three documentaries chosen by storyteller Pita Turei to reference Auckland's waterfront. Lalele Organic Gelato will be scooping ice cream onsite too. Rug up and cosy on in.
When: Thursday July 19 Where: 95 Customs St W, Auckland Central Visit: Facebook.com/ViaductHarbourAKL
Kendrick Lamar at Spark Arena
Pulitzer Prize-winner and rap king Kendrick Lamar has returned to New Zealand and will perform two nights in Auckland as part of his DAMN. tour. We're lusting.
When: Thursday July 19 - Friday July 20 Where: Spark Arena Tickets: Ticketmaster.co.nz
Homestead High Tea
Call your girlfriends Pah Homestead will be celebrating women through art and dance this Saturday with a special self-guided tour of the galleries and an inter-generational performance by The New Zealand Dance Company. Even sweeter news, the onsite cafe Homestead will be serving a dainty selection of baked goods, club sandwiches and petit fours along with Supreme coffee, Noble & Savage tea or a glass of prosecco.
When: Saturday July 21, 2-3pm Where: Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough Tickets: Eventbrite.co.nz
Puna Kai Food Space
Some of our favourite Auckland street food vendors will join forces this weekend in celebration of Matariki, the Maori New Year, to serve up signature dishes with a Maori twist at Silo Park. Ka pai!
When: Friday July 20 - Sunday July 22 Where: Silo Park, corner of Beaumont and Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter Visit: Matarikifestival.org.nz
Sustainable Coastlines Charity
A great night supporting an important cause. The annual 'Let's Get Cleaned Up' Charity Ball has moved to the Pullman Hotel for an even bigger bash this year. Expect canapes on arrival, a three-course dinner, drinks and music by Sola Rosa Sound System. Ticket sales go towards looking after coastlines and waterways and there will be live and silent auctions on the night.
When: SaturdayAugust 18, 6:30pm – 11:55pm Where: Pullman Auckland Hotel, Corner Princes St and Waterloo Quadrant Tickets: Eventfinda.co.nz
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Stylish Williams Eatery in Wynyard Quarter is hosting a fun and delicious beer-matched dinner this Friday. Expect an informal evening of beer banter chatting to Sawmill head brewer Scott as he takes you through the beers matched with a 4-course dinner of robust and seasonal flavours.
When: Friday July 20. 6:30pm – 11:30pm Where: 85 Daldy Street, Wynyard Quarter, CBD Tickets: Eventfinda.co.nz
Liyen Chong and Emily Wolfe at Melanie Rogers Gallery
Melanie Rogers Gallery presents small-scale paintings by UK-based Emily Wolfe and expressive paintings by Houston-based Liyen Chong. Along with a photo collaboration between Yvonne Todd and Liz Maw. Happy browsing.
When: Wednesday July 18 – Thursday August 9 Where: 44 Karangahape Rd, Newton Visit: Melanierogergallery.com
Gardening Class at Kelmarna
Garden expert Judy Keats is teaching newbie gardeners (over a series of six classes) how to make and grow an organic garden. First up this weekend is the holy foundation: soil. If you're wanting to improve your gardening knowledge and skills then book in and get dirty.
When: Saturday July 21, 10am-12pm Where: Kelmarna Community Gardens, 12 Hukanui Crescent Ponsonby Visit: Kelmarnagardens.nz
Shift Exhibition at Allpress
Shift marks the first exhibition together for glass sculptor Ben Young and photographer Zico O'Neill. The artists worked to design a sculpture that has been shot on New Zealand's most active volcano, White Island.
When: On now until Friday July 27 Where: 8 Drake St, Freemans Bay Visit: Facebook.com/AllpressStudio
DON'T MISS
More events to book and look forward to
Tash Sultana, July 24
SG Lewis, July 24
Auckland Food Show, July 26-29
New Zealand International Film Festival, July 19-August 5
American Express Restaurant Month, August 1-31
Tami Neilson, August 4
Wellington On A Plate, August 10-26
Wolf Alice, September 20
