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May
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Fort Street Union presents Brooke Duff, K.One and DJCXLThe inner city social house has come to the New Zealand Music Month party. |
30
Upstairs At Freeman featuring Weird Together & Uncle BarnieThis sounds like a tantalising cocktail of musical madness you want to be a part of. |
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A Day on Gibbs Art FarmNPH host the opportunity to visit Sir Alan Gibbs Farm in the Kairpara Harbour. |
May
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Outlook Festival 2013 Launch PartyWinter is upon us and that means music festivals are a rarity. Luckily, the Outlook Festival 2013 Launch Party is here to provide a taste of the action happening over... |
Jun
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Semi-Permanent 2013Roll on Semi-Permanent 2013; two days packed with presentations, exhibitions, workshops, prizes and parties. |
Jun
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The Best of BritishA great opportunity to have a few warm beers and remember the motherland. |
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Shop One NightShop One Night returns after the success of last year thanks to Showroom 22 and Shop What's New. |
Jun
8
The Glass MenagerieTennessee Williams' first great Broadway success is an emotionally-charged portrait of hope which is as moving... |
Jun
9
Star Trek Into DarknessLarge in scale but also capable of delivering impressively intimate moments throughout. |
Jun
9
Spring BreakersA morally obscure fever dream that is worth seeing on a big screen. |
Jun
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Jun
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Angels and AristocratsAn exhibition featuring a selection of European art from our very own premier public art collections. |
Jun
21
Auckland Festival of PhotographyThe Auckland Festival of Photography runs from the 30th of May to the 21st of June... |
Jun
23
The Rutherford Trust CollectionThe Rutherford Trust Collection is a well-kept secret; a rich and diverse selection of artwork showcasing... |
Jun
23
The Reluctant FundamentalistAn intelligent and poignant story by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair |
Jun
23
The Hangover IIIBetter than the sequel but well short of the first, Hangover Part III is...an adequate finale. |
25
A$AP RockyThe human whirlwind that is A$AP Rocky visits New Zealand shores for the first time. |
Jun
30
British and French ModernismIf you haven't already been to check out the recently revamped Auckland Art Gallery, here's another... |
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Manic Street PreachersColloquially known as 'The Manics', this Welsh rock group are excited to visit New Zealand for the first time. |
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TokimonstaLos Angeles producer Tokimonsta is set for her debut tour of New Zealand, heading to our shores in July. |
Jul
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ShapeshifterElectronica virtuosos Shapeshifter have just announced a string of shows in celebration of their latest album. The number of nationwide tours the group have performed extends well into double digits... |
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Unknown Mortal OrchestraIndie rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra play the Kings Arms after their popular live shows earlier this year. |
25
Passion PitAmerican indie rock band Passion Pit are returning to Auckland to perform at the Powerstation. |
29
Into the Icy RealmsNational Geographic Live comes to the Aotea Centre this winter with epic tales of adventure from the most remote corners of the planet. |
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James BlakeElectronica-soul heavyweight James Blake finally visits our shores after several years of international acclaim. |
Aug
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The Food Show 2013So prepare your palate, grab a foodie friend and make your way to the ASB showgrounds... |
Aug
11
The 5th Auckland TriennialThe free three-month festival of contemporary art will be the largest to date, with artists working... |
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Grizzlies, Piranhas and Man-Eating PigsNational Geographic Live comes to Auckland this winter with epic tales of adventure from the most remote corners of the globe. |
Sep
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Nov
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Healthy Living Show 2013The Healthy Living Show returns, an inspiring event focused on your health, wellbeing, environment, and relationships... |
Nov
8
LATE at the Museum 2013Monthly discussions on the gods and modern times, with feature bands, DJs and artists performances. |
Dec
25
Vida MarketWhy not surprise someone special on Wednesdays – satisfaction guaranteed. |
Dec
29
Avondale MarketsIf it’s grown in the ground or on a tree and you can eat it, you’ll... |
Dec
29
La Cigale French MarketsVariety, quality, authenticity, flavour and freshness – this market ticks all the boxes. Most of the... |
Dec
29
Oratia Farmers MarketsClose to the Waitakere Ranges and a 20 minute drive from central Auckland, this place is... |
filmStar Trek Into Darkness
Thursday, 9th May - Sunday, 9th June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
Large in scale but also capable of delivering impressively intimate moments throughout.
filmSpring Breakers
Thursday, 9th May - Sunday, 9th June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
A morally obscure fever dream that is worth seeing on a big screen.
filmKon-Tiki
Thursday, 16th May - Thursday, 13th June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
Packed with stunning visuals and enough excitement to last you the whole weekend.
musicP-Money
Saturday, 15th June - 8PM
@ Powerstation
Legendary New Zealand hip-hop DJ, P-Money is back with a new album Gratitude, as well as an Australasian Tour to celebrate its release.
artfreeAngels and Aristocrats
Saturday, 23rd March - Sunday, 16th June
@ Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
An exhibition featuring a selection of European art from our very own premier public art collections.
filmBroken
Thursday, 16th May - Sunday, 16th June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
By no means avoid it. The acting alone makes it rewarding viewing.
thinkAuckland Festival of Photography
Thursday, 30th May - Friday, 21st June
@ Various Locations in Auckland
The Auckland Festival of Photography runs from the 30th of May to the 21st of June across 75 venues all over Auckland.
artfreeThe Rutherford Trust Collection
Tuesday, 16th April - Sunday, 23rd June
@ The Pah Homestead
The Rutherford Trust Collection is a well-kept secret; a rich and diverse selection of artwork showcasing developments in New Zealand art over the last century.
filmThe Reluctant Fundamentalist
Thursday, 23rd May - Sunday, 23rd June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
An intelligent and poignant story by acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair
filmThe Hangover III
Thursday, 23rd May - Sunday, 23rd June
@ Various Cinemas, Auckland
Better than the sequel but well short of the first, Hangover Part III is...an adequate finale.
musicA$AP Rocky
Tuesday, 25th June - 8PM
@ Logan Campbell Centre
The human whirlwind that is A$AP Rocky visits New Zealand shores for the first time.
artBritish and French Modernism
Saturday, 3rd September - Sunday, 30th June
@ Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
If you haven't already been to check out the recently revamped Auckland Art Gallery, here's another good reason to go: British and French Modernism, a brand new exhibition opening September 3.
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